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Though times are tough around the world, the current global recession hasn’t had a significant effect on the number of people choosing to purchase small, convenient laptops. In fact, the number of laptops and small computers - known as netbooks ...

Finding an Affordable Laptop - Best Syndication

The Digital Entertainer is another in a host of products aimed at bringing more of our digital amusement into our living rooms. Almost by accident, lots of us have built home data networks, so that our laptop and desktop machines can swap files and ...

Digital media in living room? Netgear can't deliver - Boston Globe

Apple MacBook Air: The most desirable, most portable, best-designed laptop on the market. It's exceptionally thin, 19mm at its thickest point. It's pleasingly light (1.3kg) and has a large, bright screen. It's not cheap and the processor could be ...

The 20 best computers - Independent

May 11 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. , the world’s largest software maker, sold $3.75 billion of debt in its first bond offering, taking advantage of its top credit ratings to help fund a share buyback and technology investments. The sale was ...

Microsoft Raises $3.75 Billion of Debt in First Bond Offering - Bloomberg

The MacBook Air. The Dell Adamo. The Voodoo Envy. They all fall into that “Nice Bling If You Can Afford It” category of super-thin and light laptops. But soon enough there should be some more affordable thin and light gear for the rest of us ...

Pretty Thin, Pretty Light Laptops Turn Pretty Cheap - New York Times Blogs

Netbook leader Acer on Monday introduced a low-cost netbook that comes close in many aspects to matching the performance and user experience of much more expensive laptop computers. With its 11.6-inch screen, compared to the usual 10-inch or smaller ...

New Acer Netbook Challenges Laptops on User Happiness and Price - PC World

It would appear that I've found my métier, my niche, my raison d'etre: I break stuff. No, really. I break things efficiently, comprehensively and with startling frequency. I don't even have to try. Remember last year when my laptop went kaput ...

Give me a break - Cape Cod Times

Although it took Microsoft some time to respond to Apple's Get a Mac video ads, the Redmond company is now producing and serving consumers a steady flow of advertisements aimed at turning them away from buying Mac computers. The software giant's main ...

The Next Steps in the PC vs. Mac Ballet - Softpedia

The city is looking for people's positive stories about Edmonton. But with a price tag of $1.4 million, this latest, image-building exercise won't come cheap. The money was spent to develop and promote the new Edmontonstories.ca website, launched ...

City promo costs $1.4 million - Edmonton Sun

Infomercials, the 28-minute product demonstrations that share the airwaves with late-night comedians and sitcom reruns, are more than a stone's throw from the world of an inventor. They also represent a potential pot at the end of the proverbial ...

Open Question: What is the average price of a palm pilot in Alberta Canada?

Hey everyone! I am a young author, but I don't own a laptop, so I have to write it all down in a notebook and then type it out. (And I usually write novels, so that a lot of pages to type out!) So I was wondering how much a palm pilot or any other cheaper version of a handheld computer costs. Actually, I only need it to contain a writer. Here's what I was wondering most of all: -Is there any store to buy one in the West Edmonton Mall? -What is the average price in alberta for both a palm pilot and a cheaper version? -What should I look for when I read the labels? -Is there a monthly charge on them? If so, about how much is it? Thanks for any answers! more

Open Question: Is it cheaper to buy computer parts and build a computer with Linux OS?

I'm trying to build a computer by buying affordable computer parts, and then as a operative system, I will use Linux. Is because I have a good friend which can't buy a computer, but he needs it so badly to do his work, and as a gift, I want to make for him a computer where he can do the basic stuff as word processing and spreadsheets for his school. I took my laptop where he lives and I found free wi-fi so I'm going to put a wireless adapter to his computer so he can have free internet (he lives close to a motel with free internet). So, is it cheaper to buy a computer, or just buy the computer parts and build my own computer? Thanks for your help! more

Open Question: Just curious on laptop configuration?

ok so ... i tried to convince my uncle not to get an alienware for me, cause he know's i like to edit and game alot. i was like... go cheaper someplace else. but he's got it stuck in his head that those will be crappy. though i know they aren't. what would be a good configuration of a computer like by dell or toshiba that would match alienware. cause i'd rather him not waste his money T.T i was thinking if i could find another laptop with same spec's it could sway him. thanks! more

Open Question: How much of a price difference would there be between .4 GHz?

Yeah, I suck with computers. lol. I'm buying a new laptop soon and my mom got hers for a pretty good price of like $248 cause her friend knew how to find them cheap. She has a 1.6 GHz processor and I need a 2.0 GHz processor to get a game I want! how much of a price difference would there be between the two, and if there something I can buy to increase the GHz if necessary? thanksss yeah I probably sound stupid more

Open Question: Is this a good computer for this price? Computer people please help!?

I was looking at the Acer AS4530-6823 Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 14.1" Notebook Computer and it seems kind of cheap for what I am getting but I don't know much about computers so it could have a crazy slow processing speed or something else that's ancient about it and thus why the price is $500 instead of $750. I know that it's 3gb RAM but it's also 320 hard drive and it has an internal webcam and wireless N technology plus it's an Acer which is a good brand and it's got a 14.1 screen which is what I wanted in a laptop. This is not the ONLY one I am looking at currently so I am not sold on it. Is this a good price for what I would be getting? Is there a reason why the price is lower? Is the processing speed good? Please someone who knows computers break it down for me. Here's the link btw to more details on this model: http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=70098&parentCategoryId=4&categoryId=110000&subCategoryId=110020HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ X2 RM-72 Dual-Core Mobile Processor - Bronze Model: dv4-1225dx | SKU: 9167689 @ $599.99 ^ That is actually another one I was looking at. The RM-74 which is faster and white colored is actually 550 at Best Buy. I was going between that and the Acer. I only figured Acer might be better b/c it had wireless n instead of G. Guess not. more

Open Question: Can anyone suggest a Laptop?

I am looking to buy a laptop. I know a lot about computers but not laptops Can anyone suggest a laptop with the capability to use: Msn messeanger, internet surfing, word proccessing, spreadsheets, powerpoints, databases, Music playing ie. Windows Media player. The cheaper the better. thanks more

Open Question: Free Satelite TV 8000 + channels?

Hi, I have come across the shopping website, where in they say that we can watch 8000 TV channel worldwide, just by using the internet connection. They say that we just need is windows Media player or Real player and it would work on Dial up/broadband internet. Is that true? Can you please advise if this can be bought, because it is dirt cheap. I dont know why they are charging, when they say no software or nothing physically to be added to computer, then what is that they would send us. Please help. http://shopping.rediff.com/product/electronics/watch-free-000-tv-satellite-cable-on-your-pc-or-laptop--free-game-cd/10289725 http://shop.rediff.com/shop/searchv3_gall.jsp?Query=tv%20tuner&catid=531&level=2&submitted=Go&sortreq=2&frompg=__search more

Open Question: Which computer if needing lots of picture/music memory?

Okay, I'm getting a new computer, but I really don't know where to begin. I need one that has A LOT of memory and will still run fast. I am a photographer so I am uploading thousands of pictures every week. Im leaning towards getting a desk top just because they are cheaper and more memory then laptops?? What about those new computers with the touch screens? How are those as far as mass amounts of pictures and music? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks. more

Open Question: What is a good laptop to play World of Warcraft and still work for college?

I am a Senior in High School and I want to be able to continue playing WoW once I graduate but I wont be able to take my computer with me (it sucks anyways), so I need a cheap computer that can play WoW, preferably something better then bottom level but not horrible on price, still do basic functions for college work, and I would like it to be a laptop. I haven't been able to find enough information on any laptops to find one that I would actually buy, so I was woundering if anyone who plays WoW on a laptop could let me know what they're using and how much it would cost for me to get one too. Thanks!OH, and I'm ok with getting a desktop if I have to, but I would much rather have a laptop so I could take it into my classes and take notes and be able to take it on trips. But, as I said earlier, I would much rather have a laptop if I can find one with good quality and good price. more

Open Question: Sending a computer to Kabul, Afghanistan?

Hi, I want to send a laptop and computer to Kabul, Afghanistan. Has anyone attempted to send such items to Afghanistan and if so, how much does it cost? I'm wondering whether it would be cheaper to just purchase it from there if the transportation cost is too costly... more

Open Question: HP G60t or HP dv6z? Need help deciding?

I am getting a laptop as a high school graduation present for college next year. I know a little bit about computers, but not enough to make the decision by myself. I have decided that I will go with an HP instead of the popular Dell and Apple laptops, for personal reasons. I have selected 2 laptops that both have received great reviews and are reasonably priced. Then I decided to customize them to what I think I will need, but now I have to make a choice and I have no idea! The laptops are as followed... G60t Series Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic with Service Pack 1 (32-bit) Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T6400 (2.0GHz) Memory 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) Hard Drive FREE Upgrade to 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive from 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GE Final Price: $698.99 dv6z Series Operating System Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit) Processor AMD Turion(TM) X2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-75 (2.2GHz) Memory 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) Best for running Windows Vista Premium or Vista Ultimate Hard Drive FREE Upgrade to 320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Graphics Card ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics Final Price: $629.99 Now it seems like the obvious choice would be the cheaper one, but I have a few questions that have hindered my decision making process. The dv6z has an AMD Turion processor and the G60t has an Intel Duo processor. The AMD Turion is faster by 0.2 GHz and seems like the no brainer; however Intel Duo processors seem to be more superior when compared to the AMD Turion. Does it really matter? Another major difference between the two laptops is the graphics card. I am not looking for a powerful card to play games like Call of Duty 4, Fallout 3, or any other demanding games. I already have an Xbox 360 to play games like that. I am looking to play the classics such as Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 and Command and Conquer smoothly. \ Finally, I have no real knowledge of Vista. I love XP and never really took the time to upgrade. I am looking to upgrade to Windows 7, but obviously that is not out to the public yet, so Vista will do until then. The G60t had Vista (32 bit) and the dv6z has Vista (64 bit). What is the difference between the two operating systems? Another question I have about the 64 bit version is how much memory with I need? The HP website makes it sound like that 4GB of memory/RAM is needed to run the 64 bit version of Vista. Do I need to opt for 4GB or is 3GB fine? Thanks for reading this rather lengthy question and any advice is greatly appreciated! James more

Open Question: Is it absolutely necessary to buy a MAC for graphics design?

I'm going to go to graphic arts, computer arts, and maybe a side of game creation but i have never bought a laptop in my life. My friend has been ranting how bad macs are and i kinda believe him. They seem to pass my budget of 2000 and all they can do is computer arts, i would have to buy vista separate for a extra 300 added to the price of 3200 of the mac which scares me if i have to get it. If i get a credit card and not get vista i wouldn't be able to play any of my games or programs i have, but it runs photoshop a lot smoother then my friends pc and it looks nice, i was looking at a gaming computer as a alternative from other companies but my other friend who dose graphics design says I'm going to need one if i want to continue it into a career and it would be difficult just using a pc; she advises both mac laptop and pc desktop. Is their a cheaper alternative or should i just screw it and use the credit card?I heard of mac having no virus problems but my pc has never had a virus problem before so im not concerned about that. more

Resolved Question: Is there any way to get windows onto a boot disc if windows came on the computer?

Well I was thinking of getting a laptop when windows 7 comes out and apparently its cheaper to get one with windows 7 already installed on it than to buy a boot disc. However I want to install linux on my laptop and then within the linux os install windows 7 into VirtualBox. I'm quite new to linux but to do that you would need a boot cd right?, is there anyway to turn your pre-installed windows 7 into a windows 7 boot disc. more

Open Question: can i put more video/graphics and stuff on my HP Pavilion dv6000 laptop?

Well on my laptop i've noticed i couldnt play games like Zoo Tycoon 2 and Runes of Magic. I didnt know why because when I used to put games on my PC i never had to check if it had a high enough graphics on it. But while looking up "The Sims 3" i found this list of requirements "FOR WINDOWS XP * 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent * 1 GB RAM * A 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 * The latest version of DirectX 9.0c * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 * At least 6.1 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB of additional space for custom content and saved games" While looking around on my computer I found that it has a 1.8 GHz processor (idk what the P4 means in the requirements) 2 GB of RAM (so im good there) (idk where to find the Video Card but i know its not enough) (idk what DirectX 9.0c is) (im pretty sure i have the microsoft pack 2 thing) and i have 12.2 GB left on my laptop so i know thats fine. So is there any way i can get some one (like a buisness) to put the required stuff i need into my laptop? If so how much would it cost. If it costs a lot, would it be better for me to just build my own PC with indevidual parts since that is a lot cheaper then buying a complete PC. Thanks for your help! more

Open Question: What is a good solid computer these days?

I am looking for a pc to play the latest pc games. Either laptop or desktop. I would like cheap as possible but still able to play games like Diablo 2 and Starcraft 2. What kind of computer do you guys suggest. PS. I can't build my own... more

Resolved Question: Does It Cost More To Build Your Own Laptop?

I'm looking for a new laptop. Now, should I buy one that all ready done or build my own. I heard that building your own can be cheap. I can't build things for sh*t so I'm going to a computer store to let them do it for me. This is what I want: 3 or more GB ram 250 or more GB 2.4GHz or more The screen is about 15.4-16 Intel® Core™2 Duo processor or Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Webcam and fingerprint thing That's the basic, so what do you think? More or less expensive? more

Open Question: Is it possible to buy a cheap USB memory stick that would be compatible for both my macbook and my old acer?

I need a USB memory stick/ external hard drive of the price range £20-40 which has at least 16GB of memory, if I can get more memory for the specified price range that would be great. I would really like it to transport my itunes directly from my old acer windows xp laptop to my new macbook without having to do any formating. I have no knowledge of computer memory so I dont even know if any of this is possible. Please help me! Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Should I get a desktop computer for college?

I am going to college next year and I am thinking whether or not I should get a desktop or simply use the laptop that I have. I have a fujitsu tablet computer that I've had for 3 years already. The battery life is kind of shot, but I have found it to be pretty reliable and of good size. Would it be a waste of money for me to buy a new desktop computer as well preferably the Sony Vaio JS series or just get a new battery and save that money. I could also get a macbook from the college, but a sony desktop is actually cheaper and includes more features. more

Resolved Question: Should I buy a new desktop computer for college?

Open Question: Should I buy a desktop for college?

Open Question: Cheap PC/Laptop for Fallout 3?

I'm currently trying to find a cheap (under $500) PC or laptop that can support Fallout 3 and can surf the internet; this is only a temporary solution for me until next fall, when I'll be getting a MacBook Pro for college and can play Fallout 3 there. Here are the stats: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout_3#Bethesda_Softworks 5 points to the person with the cheapest computer. more

Resolved Question: I want to start making computer art, what do I need?

I draw a lot and I really want to start creating computer art. I'm interested in a tablet of some sort, but I don't know anything about them or about that sort of technology. I want to make the digital art like I frequently see on Deviant Art. I don't have a ton of money and I don't have really knew computers, my newest one is a 3 year old laptop. So I need something easy to use, relatively cheap, and that doesn't take up too much memory. Any tips? more

Open Question: Is there a way my laptop can run sims 3?

I have just checked my laptop if it can run the sims 3 and it came back Fail! .. My laptop is a HP and is newish i have had it since christmas and it was not cheap! .. on the website I checked to see if my laptop could run sims 3 and it said i failed on one thing - My CPU is to slow i don't even no what this means, sorry if i sound stupid not good with computers! My CPU is 2.00 GHz and the minimum is 2.4 GHz, Does this mean I cant play sims 3? or is there a way i can update my laptop. Buying another laptop is not an option I would rather do with out sims 3 lol Thanks for your help its very appreciated more

Open Question: can you help me with deciding what computer to get?

next year, ill be going to a boarding high school whose main theme is art. i might be getting a new computer (laptop actualy) so i was wondering if you could help me with theis. :) so its and art school (visual, writing, theater, dance, ect.) and they have a computer room with many mac computers. i was thinking about the macbook http://www.apple.com/macbook/design.html.(its kinda expensive) but i could also get a pc (that is a little bit cheaper) ill be doing visual arts btw so could you help me choose one? like maybe choose a pc or mac or something? thank you very much :) sorry if this was kinda confusing : l more

Open Question: What is the best macbook to get?

i want to get an apple mac computer but i really don't know anything about which are good and stuff. i dont understand the difference between them. which is the best from all the laptop kinds to get... i also don't want to spend a crazy amount of money... where is the best place to get it from? do u know a cheaper place than the apple store??? please help more

Voting Question: Which anti virus should i use for my laptop ? Suggest something that is long-lasting, reliable and cheap?

I bought a new laptop from best-buy 2 months back. The laptop came with 60 days free anti-virus from norton anti-virus. I just had my subscription expired a day back. Should i continue with norton or are there any other cheap but better anti-virus out there in the market. http://hiddenproxy.cn/antivirus-computer.html more

Resolved Question: what is the cheapest apple computer?

with a DECENT amount of memory, idc desktop or laptop,not really, haha, but thanksdalek_sec986: THANKS, ILL DO THAT, CAN IT RUN COMPUTER GAMES????? more

Voting Question: Setting up a cheap wireless network in the house.?

I just moved into my new house and I want to have the house wireless network. I have a wireless router. I want to have my printer on the network without having to buy a wireless print server. I would also like to have a external hard drive on the network so the laptops can save on to them. My family only uses laptops and I want to be able to save on an external hard drive and also print from a laptop with out having to hook it up to a printer. I have my printer set up thought my big desktop computer but I don't want to hook it up in the new house because no one uses it. I know I can go buy a new router that had a usb connection and also a print server but I want to know if there is some cheaper way to make it work. more

Resolved Question: Who can find me the best price for my Computer Screen?

Ten points goes to the person who can find the cheapest laptop screen for my computer. Computer: Dell Inspiron 6400. I accidently dropped my computer and the screen is, oh about 100% shot. I have about 20 million colorful lines running vertically and a nice bubble look similar to J Leno's chin. more

Voting Question: Free or cheap laptop computer?

Does anyone know where i can get a free or cheap laptop computer? I am a junior in high school and I will need one for college....... more

Voting Question: Quick Laptop Question?

I'm going off to college next fall and need ideas for a reliable laptop. I want it to have a lot of storage and memory space. Fast connection. My price range is 400-700 or cheaper. Thanks, I don't know much about computers more

Voting Question: How can I set up wireless internet this way? Please help and thanks!?

I Have dsl internet(wired) on my new desktop computer. I want to get my laptop connected through the internet. I have a wireless adapter card on the laptop already. Question is, am I able to keep my internet wired on my desktop and only use wirelress for my laptop?!? Laptop doesn't have a ethernet adapter so is wireless the cheapest way to get my laptop connected to the internet? Tell me what I need to buy please. Only two questions and thanks in advance!!!! more

Voting Question: Sims 3, 10 pts to best answer!!?

I know this question has been asked a dozen times but i need to know SPECIFICALLY some of the cheapest laptops or computers that will work with sims 3 and meet all of its specs. If you give me the best buy website or something like that then your not helping me out. I need you to give me a page with a computer that will work... THANKS!ummm... i live in america, haha more

Voting Question: Computer Sound not working, is it possible for one part of a motherboard to die but everything else be fine?

Im pretty much familiar with computers enough to be able to install sound drivers etc as I have built all of my computers but this problem has really done my head in :@ heres my spec: Motherboard: Asus P5N-E SLI CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4GHz Native RAM: 4GB @ 800MHz GPU: nVidia GeForce 8600GT 1GB Sound: Creative SB! Wave HDD: 500GB Maxtor 7200RPM Drive: Asus multiformat with LightScribe Cooling: Tripple Copper pipe CPU HSF, 2x120mm 1x80mm chassis fans OS: Win XP Pro SP3 32bit Case: Cheap case modded by me with window and cold cathode lights. When I first built it I installed Win Vista Basic to see how it faired out... After installing all the drivers and finding everything worked (including on board sound) I decided to install XP Pro instead as I didnt like Vista. I installed all the drivers again fine and the onboard sound didnt work. The driver installs fine (Realtek) and the icon comes into the system tray but no sound comes out of the speakers. i left it at that and put in a sound card and used the sound thru there fine. I got my hands on an old laptop hard drive and decided to install vista on it to see if the onboard sound would work again. no result i installed everything as before but now sound dont work in vista either! is it possible that the sound part of the motherboard is blown or something? what should i do?Mark: Thanks for the answer, they were separate product keys, not upgraded. I always do clean installs only. If you think you could help me more pls email me thanks: kuklor@msn.com more

Open Question: Tablet pc's going cheaper? WHY? should i buy now or wait?

Lately ive seen allot of tablet PCs getting big discounts. And I was thinking in waiting until the end of the year to buy one. should i wait? Lately ive seen a very good spec t2z from hp for less than 750 dollars... is their any reason for this reason for this drops in price? Im thinking they are either just dropping in price in general for tablets and they will maybe just get cheaper by the end of the year without much else to think about. or they are about to make a big upgrade to the hole line of tablets in hp and i might be better of waiting for it until the end... its not urgent or anything.. my current laptop works perfectly fine (except for a 3 minute battery). I want the tablet for e-reading, help fixing other people's computer, college work, games, and comfortable multimedia experience that comes with the tablet factor and probably gps navigation with an external adapter... so basically ill need something that will last for at least 3 years in the technology side of things (meaning it wont feel sort of old and obsolete hardware wise with in the first 6 months). weather it will last that long with such heavy use might become a miracle. and i might have to upgrade to a bluray reader/writer at some point. good thing of amd is you can upgrade the processor to a newer one without having to change the hole motherboard... Also i know theirs a new amd processor codename fusion coming out in 2H of 2011.. so if i buy the laptop at the end/beginning of 2010 it might stay relatively good compared to the current market for 1 and a half years... Tho i guess i could save up during that time to buy a 30nm fusion based tablet or nvidia's, intel's countermeasure more

Voting Question: Help? Computer i need help?

Hey I need a computer for basic high school. I was thinking a laptop. But theres one thing... I only need it for typing (basic laptop maybe like 256 ram etc) for all my other things i have a GREAT (brand new 4gb ram 670 mem etc) destop to use for foto editing, all that harder computing stuff. I need something to type basic documents, and get research done (wifi but only once in a while) this should be able to used if going on a trip and etc. its going to be plugged in most of the time at my desk and on maybe less than about half an hour every second day... maybe 1 hour. i dont mind if its a used laptop. The point is i want it cheap. just to use in case desktop is being used by family or i need to run a program to open other formats (our scool has macintoshes AND pc's. Thank you if u know a laptop, or laptop store please tell me. hope its under $200 more

Voting Question: Need Help Custom Making a Gaming PC?

I am going to be buying an alienware gaming PC, that I want to use for playing PC games offline and online, playing Blu-ray discs, dvd's, and play downloaded movies. For the pc games, and the Blu-Ray discs, I don't want to only meet the minimum, but not the max either. I want my games and blu-rays to look good, and play soothly, but I don't need to spend an extra 200 bucks for a little better looking graphics. I chose the Area-51 m15x and have chosen the following options for customizations, please comment and tell me if I something better, or if I'm wasting money. With all the options selected below, the price tag is 2349, but I plan on buying some extras (backpack, car adapter, illuminated keyboard) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Display Choose your display resolution or click on the More Info link below to learn more. I don't quite understand this one, what is the difference? [x] 15.4" WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p) with Clearview Technology [ ] 15.4" WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 LCD (1200p) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Graphics Card BinaryGFX technology, a standard feature on your Area-51 m15x, allows you to toggle between high-performance graphics and integrated graphics to reduce power consumption, increasing battery life during low intensity tasks. This is one thing I don't want to be cheap on, but I think the one I selected is past the recommended requirements of most games. [ ] 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 [x] 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9800M GT [ ] 512MB NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Processor The CPU is the main engine of your PC. Faster CPUs with more cache can take on increased workloads with more complex applications I'm confused on this one, the rainbow six came says the min is 3 GHz Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 3000, but when I run the test, my crappy 1.83GHz passes?? [ ] Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz (3MB Cache 800MHz FSB) [x] Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 2.4GHz (3MB Cache 800MHz FSB) [ ] Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 2.5GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB) [ ] Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9500 2.6GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB) [ ] Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme X9000 2.8GHz (6MB Cache 800MHz FSB) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating System Upgrade to 8GB of memory by selecting a Windows Vista 64-bit Edition operating system. I'm at a loss, what do i need here, the 64 bit is the standard [ ]Windows Vista® Home Premium with Service Pack [x]Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1 [ ]Windows Vista® Ultimate with Service Pack 1 [ ] Windows Vista® Ultimate (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Memory stores data during use. More memory increases multitasking by allowing you to access additional applications simultaneously. Do I really need 4? [ ]2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 1024MB [x]4GB« Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 2048MB [ ]8GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 667MHz – 2 x 4096MB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Turbo Cache Memory (not available win windows vista 64 bit OS) Is this something I need? [ ]Intel® Turbo Cache Memory (1GB) [x]None -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- System Drive Hard drives store all saved content in your computer. Choose a higher capacity to store all your photos, music and movies. I plan on playing quite a few games and having lots of movies and tv shows on my laptop, and its only 75 bucks extra, so I figured why not. [ ]160GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection [ ]250GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection [x]320GB 7,200RPM (16MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection [ ]500GB 7,200RPM (16MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection [ ]128GB Solid State Drive [ ]256GB Solid State Drive -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smart Bay For additional storage capacity, slide out the optical drive and slide in a hot-swappable hard drive. I don't understand it, is this like a portable hard drive that only works with alienware? [x]250GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) Smart Bay w/ Free Fall Protection [ ]320GB 5,400RPM (8MB Cache) Smart Bay [ ]400GB 5,400RPM (8MB Cache) Smart Bay [ ]500GB 5,400RPM (8MB Cache) Smart Bay -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optical Drive Optical drives inclu more

Voting Question: What are cheap but good recording studios in dublin?

Ok well im considering doing a singing career im not the best but i want to try it anyway is there any good recording studios that are cheap in dublin,ireland. Thanks If its a success i guarantee best answer will get a signed copy of my first album only if its a success. Im already started on a website im good with computers plus a monkey with a laptop could make a website nowadays its too easy more

Voting Question: How can I connect my PS3 to my computer? How can I turn my computer into a TV?

I am going away to college in the fall and I will be living in a dorm. I do not want to bring my TV. Is there a way I can make my HP dv9000 laptop into a tv and get cable on it? Also I know I need a HDMI cable to hook the PS3 to the computer, but can someone give me a good price and where to find a cheap but high quality one in the Dallas Metroplex? Step by Step processes work best for me! Especially when talking about how to connect the HDMI cable and whatever is necessary to get my computer to be a TV.... I don't need a step by step to find a store. I'm not that dumb. Thanks a bundle! more

Voting Question: mini laptops, best cheap basic ones?

Hi! I want to buy a mini laptop for college, but not willing to spend more than about 350euro if possible. Are there any out there? I just need a basic one, the most important thing to me is that it has the up to date microsoft word! I find that most dell notebooks/computers (vista anyway, not sure about the rest) have microsoft WORKS, so when typing up an essay or anything, it turns out weird on other computers. Any good suggestions? cheap, looks nice, preferably with cd/DVD drive...but i don't think any of the small ones have them so that's not very important. Thanks! more

Voting Question: What is the strongest but cheapest computer?

Well i don't have much money so i need help finding a computer (not laptop) that is the strongest cheapest one. Please help. Thanks =)lemme reprhase the " strongest cheapest" part. wat i mean was that the best you can find or know more

Resolved Question: Any recommendations for a durable laptop to use with elementary age students?

Looking for a cheap (under $400) laptop to use with tutoring elementary age students. Will be used for internet as well as educational computer games. Needs to be durable and portable, as it will be traveling to different locations to work with students. Any suggestions on where to buy it and what brand to buy? more

Resolved Question: get a laptop or a ps3?

my birthday is coming up and i don'tknow what to get its either between a laptop and a ps3. i want a laptop cos there is always some one on the computer in my house and to have a little privacy on it cos the computer is in my living room. i already have an xbox 360 so i'll probably get any games tht r on ps3 and xbox on tht unless i find them cheaper on ps3. but i want some of the ps3 exclusives like Time Crisis 4, Killzone 2, Resistance FOM, Resistance 2, MGS4, LittleBigPLANET and InFamous wen it comes out. any help??? more

Resolved Question: What's up with Dell's uber cheap new laptops?

I'm thinking of the Vostro A90, or the Inspiron 15 (not counting the netbooks). These are computers that are in the 300-400 dollar range...yet I had to notebook shop not more than 4 months ago and these were nowhere to be seen. What's with all the new, cheap laptops? Are they any good?Yeah, I ended up getting a pimped out Dell Latitude 4 months ago, back when the E5500 base price was like 700. Brought it up to about 900, that thing works beautifully. I've also noticed the new E5500 are a couple hundred dollars more expensive than they were before these super cheap ones were released... more

Voting Question: i just need to know what is the name of a cheap broadband router that i can hook up to my laptop?

i have a cricket broadband and it hooks into the usb on my computer and i need to know what kind of router that i can get cheap and the name of it and where i can get one at more

Resolved Question: what should i buy? a laptop or a wii?

well i guess i've been saving loads of cash up, i already have TONS of games to play but im wondering what i should spend the rest of it on in a few weeks ill have to choose between a laptop or a wii...and im not sure which i want >.> wii sounds kinda stupid because of all the games i already have...and it would only cost me more to buy wii-specific games but a laptop would be nice...im wondering if i could somehow hook up a few chips of ram and a better graphics card but laptops are alot harder to make than computers >.> any idea if i could get some (relitively) cheap upgrades for a laptop so i could play a few of these games i have? (fallout 3, spore, farcry2, assasins creed, oblivion, guild wars, etc.) more

Voting Question: Which company should I buy from? Please Help!!!!?

I need a school for college that I'm hoping to get four years out of. I'm stuck between a Dell XPS M1530 or HP's dv5tse. Money is not really a concern now because I want to get the best laptop possible. Also I'm hoping to be able to dock the computer in my door to a monitor and keyboard. Idk who I can trust more, Dell or HP. I have all Dell's and I am satisfied. I have never had an HP, I hear some bad and good things about them, but they seem cheaper. Please help me decide!!! more

Resolved Question: Could you help me build or buy the right computer?

I've been in technology a long time, but I'm a little intimidated by finding compatible hardware. I've swapped a lot of hardware but have never built from scratch. Budget is a big issue. I can get the laptop I want for $800, which of course includes vista. I kind of miss using a desktop for some reason, though! I'd spend far less on a gaming desktop than I would an Asus gaming laptop, though. I do medium gaming. Gaming is important to me, but I don't play online much (if at all) and the latest and greatest games aren't overly important. I'm more into civilization, the sims, spore . . . I picked up assassins creed and bioshock and wouldn't mind playing themn, but it doesn't make or break my build. I also put my computers through quite a bit. I can't imagine how many hours I've gotten out of my poor ancient desktop, nor how many times I've patched it up or upgraded it! I don't even watch television--most of my entertainment is on my computer. Oddly enough, I care very little about HDMI, and my 9-year-old Harmon Kardon speakers are wonderful. I want a motherboard that's upgradeable. I pushed the poor desktop I have now for five years, and if it weren't in such poor health it would still run circles around many newer machines. I did nearly all of it for free, too. Alas, I no longer work for a place that lets me repurpose the broken computers. Obviously I want a motherboard that rocks: DDR3 compatible or being able to take a ton of DDR2 in several slots is important. Plenty of PCI-E ports and the like, also important. I'd like at least a dual-core processor with a nice clocking speed. My single-core processor with a wicked clocking speed got me by for a very, very long time. I wouldn't mind getting a slower processor now if my motherboard were compatible with more powerful processors for the future, though. I love it when newegg or tiger direct have build kits, and wish there were more of them available! I don't believe in buying the BEST technology now because it will be so much cheaper in a year or two, but upgradeability is king in desktops! I really know so very little about motherboards and the processor, graphics card, and PSU that is most compatible with them. Or is it cheaper to buy a cheap desktop and upgrade it now? Or buy one the way I like it? This was all easier when I simply repaired good computers and kept them. :-P more

Resolved Question: Any recommends for a $600 or less laptop?

So I want to buy a laptop that serves two purposes. I need it to be professional and good at college work, since that is what I will be using it for generally. This means I dont want it freezing or crashing because I have five or six microsoft applications up as well as a browser full of resource sites. The second purpose I want it to serve is as a good gaming laptop. Nothing major, just better then the 20 fps that I get now with the lowest graphics in S4 League. I want it to last for a while and not go obsolete in the next two or three years, longer if possible. Now, Im on a budget of $600(Less if I can get it cheap yet good). I want it to be a laptop, and I dont want the screen bigger then 17 inches, preferably less because I dont want to be carrying around a large laptop during college. I also prefer the Windows running systems. If you guys and girls can be of any help, recommending a laptop or recommending a website where I can learn more, that would be a lot of help. I've talked to the salespeople at Best Buy on what they recommend, but they didnt have the kind of computer I wanted in the store. Any other stores I can check? Thanks for your help~ more

Resolved Question: Cheap laptop recommendation for my husband in Iraq?

My husband is in Iraq and I would like to buy him a laptop for Father's Day so that he can email and skype with me. The most I could spend would be $500, but I would like to spend as little as possible. Currently he has no way of answering my emails and he only talked to me once on Skype because he has to borrow his friend's computer. I don't care if the computer lasts longer then his time in Iraq ( 9 more months), but I would like it to have a webcam and be fairly easy to use. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should buy? more