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HP Pavilion DV6-1050US 16.0-Inch Laptop - Zimbio

Entertainment-centric notebook PC with fluid, modern lines in onyx and chrome; 16-inch LCD with perfect 16:9 aspect ratio 2.13 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 processor, 400 GB hard drive, 4 GB RAM (8 GB max), LightScribe ...

Gaming Notebook: 15-Inch Vs 17-Inch - Tom's Guide

The GX640 is the smaller of the two heavy hitters from MSI, with its 15.4-inch screen and weight of 6.3 pounds. It's fairly portable, fitting into most standard laptop carrying cases, although it is by no means the ...

HP Pavilion 17.3" 640GB Laptop Review, Model: DV7-4070US - Associated Content

The display for this HP Pavilion dv7-4070us Laptop measures 17.3-inches, which is ideal for watching movies, playing video games or performing research where you need to have two windows opened side-by-side ...

Sony VAIO 15.5" 320GB Laptop Review, Model: VPCEB23FX/T - Associated Content

Overview: Laptop computers are the ideal companion for business professionals, students and those who simply enjoy taking their work or play with them wherever they go. Because of this, it is a good idea to ...

NVIDIA Optimus-Enabled Eurocom Laptops Ship - Softpedia

Mobile computers come in many shapes and sizes, from entry-level PCs incapable of more than just basic document and web viewing, to machines that have higher capabilities than even certain enthusiast-grade ...

Bridgeton Blotter - pink laptop computer and 32-inch Sanyo TV stolen; curfew violators; robbed on ... - NJ.com

* An Oxford Street resident reported Wednesday morning that someone entered his unlocked car, forced open the glovebox door, and stole roughly $5 in coins. The burglary occurred sometime between roughly 11 p.m. Tuesday ...

Freescale takes aim at tablet computer market - Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Chipmaker Freescale Semiconductor Inc is staking its claim on the tablet computer market, an emerging product category that will generate plenty of interest in 2010. Although next-generation ...

MSI CX720 Multimedia Laptop Unveiled - Softpedia

Micro-Star International has already unveiled the Classic Series CR410 AMD-based laptop, and it seems that the company is ready to address the other side of the field. In a move that promotes Intel's own ...

Dell wields chart for Apple laptop comparison - CNET News

A couple of things need to be pointed out quickly: The 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros are made from metal, and the Dell Studio is mostly plastic. This can translate into a significant aesthetic and durability ...

Acer Aspire One AOA110-1137 8.9-Inch Onyx Black Netbook – 2.5 Hour Battery Life - Zimbio

Laptop Reviews Laptop reviews will help you narrow down the options and decide with laptop is right for you, if you're looking for a new one. Check out reviews of laptops and share advice about the best laptops, great ...

Open Question: Sony VAIO FW-270j or Macbook Pro?

im getting a new computer, my parents let me choose which one, im thinking about a mac book pro 15 or 17 inch, but i just searched up the Sony VAIO FW-270j and i thought it was amazinggggg, i like the design and all that, but i heard that it works on vista ??? and i dont want that, but everything else made it sound like the perfect computer, also with its 16:9 inch screen... but other than that, i donno anything about computers, and i donno which one is better, that or the macbook pro 15inch or 17inch... im starting highschool very soon and i need a new laptop cause the one im using is really really old, and before the laptops in middleschool were all dell, including the ones in the computer rooms, but when you get to highschool, everything changes to a mac, all the art studios, laptops, and i donno how to use one yet, so my dad thinks its better to get a mac so i can get use to it, can you tell me some pros and cons for both and which one YOU think is better? and if you pick the Sony VAIO FW-270j , i heard that there was a new version that came up, can you tell me which one it is if you know about it :) thank you so much :)oh, and i donno about the Sony VAIO FW-270j / B or the Sony VAIO FW-270j / W .... whats the difference? more

Open Question: What computer is best for gaming?

I'm planning on getting a computer and i don't know which one 1: Sony Vaio VPCF 1290x Intel® Core™ i7-740QM processor (1.73GHz) with Turbo Boost up to 2.93GHz Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit Black 320GB Hard Disk Drive (5400rpm) 4GB (2GBx2) DDR3-SDRAM-1333 CD/DVD player/burner 16.4" VAIO Display (1600x900) NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M GPU (512MB VRAM) No Fresh Start 2: HP Pavilion dv7t * Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit * Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-720QM Quad Core processor (1.6GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz * 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 [HDMI, VGA] - For Quad Core Processors * FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) * FREE Upgrade to 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection * Microsoft(R) Office Starter 2010 * No additional security software * 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) * 17.3" diagonal HD+ High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen Display (1600 x 900) * SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support * HP TrueVision Webcam and Fingerprint Reader * Intel Wireless-N Card * Standard Keyboard * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope 3: Acer Aspire AS7745G-6572 17.3-Inch Laptop * Hardware Platform: PC * Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Core Duo * Number of Processors: 2 * RAM: 4 MB * RAM Type: SODIMM * Size: 500 GB * Type: Serial ATA * Speed: 5400.0 rpm * Graphics RAM: 1024.0 MB more

Open Question: what's best printer to make sticker?

i have working in computer shop. i want to make my own sticker for laptops and cell phones. custom sticker, what do i need to? papers and printer. to make it perfect for any laptop size. starting from 11inch up to 17 inch thank you more

Voting Question: Which notebook for (maybe unreasonably demanding) MA student?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, there! http://forum.notebookreview.com/what-notebook-should-i-buy/506644-notebook-ma-student.html These days I am about to go back "to school" and I am looking to buy a notebook...I don`t want just any of those "normal" students laptops (ranging from Asus, Acer, Toshiba, to Dell XPS, Studio, etc..) My last laptop was a Thinkpad from R series, and I was very happy with it...However, there were times I wished it had a (non-integrated) graphic card (something around GeForce 9600M GT, maximum being Mobility Radeon HD 5650, but minimum at least graphics equivalent, or better then NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS (all according to Notebookcheck: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS )... I do have IBM X60s for typing and wild wi-fi signal catching, but would like to take a bigger laptop "for a walk" sometimes... Apart from normal university activities such as word processing, powerpointing , and image rendering, I want to be able to game occasionally (mostly games comparable to Call of Duty 4, maybe CoD6), do some CAD, etc... I know one might say "Well, Dell XPS studio can handle that..", or "Go for Asus G7something..", etc... I did my research on all the ones from that spectre, and I am under the impression that those kind of laptops are boiling most of the time, have lousy build, and aren`t reliable very much... That is why I would like to step into the mobile workstation territory...YES, WORKSTATION LAPTOP IS GOING TO BE OVERKILL FOR ME AND MY NEEDS...But, aren`t all those crazy six quad desktops with SLIs, and 40 inch monitors used mainly for gaming, overkill too? I want clean looking chassis, reasonable processing power, as cool operation as one can reasonably expect, up to 3 years future-proofing, and reliability combined with strong built (not in terms of Panasonic Toughbook, but rather in terms of not creeking every time I move it over the table, picked it up from it, or just carry it to my window shelf to catch better wi-fi signal from the neighbouring office building... I have been eyeing up Dell Precision M4400 (something like http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dell-Precision...item5194590ef2 ), maybe M2400, Latitude E6500(someting like Dell Latitude E6500 15.4" Work Laptop BLACK @ ndc 4708 on eBay (end time 11-Aug-10 07:31:08 BST) ), Vostro 1720 (Dell Vostro 1720 17"Muktimedia Laptop BLACK @ ndc 10660 on eBay (end time 11-Aug-10 07:55:09 BST) ) and also Lenovo T410 with hybrid graphics, as well as ThinkPad W510 (Lenovo - Laptop computers - ThinkPad W Series - ThinkPad W510 - United Kingdom (GB)) one option that is unkown world to me would be customising laptop Enigma online at PCSPECIALIST.CO.UK - Custom PCs, Custom Computers, Custom PC, Desktop PC, Custom Built Computers, Gaming PC (PCSPECIALIST.CO.UK - EnigmaII Laptops, EnigmaII Gaming Laptops, Build Your Own EnigmaII Laptop) in the attachments you can see the specs.. Basically, I would want a ThinkPad/Precision hybrid-all the reliability of a ThinkPad and build quality (same as Precision, right?) coupled with graphic options found in Precision line,especially M4400 (FX770M)... However, since I am not very experienced, it might be possible that Vostro 1720 above would be just fine for my needs... Money is not an issue, but I hate wasting it...I hate hot laptops, but if under load I would accept 60-70C under my palms...I am ready to invest in, or even construct powerfull notebook cooler (I understand bottom is critical most of the time)... Any thoughts? General Questions 1) What is your budget? Anything between 400GBP/600USD, up to 1100GBP/1650-ish USD 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 17 could be tolerated if anything like Dell Vostro 1720, 15-ish inch probably, 14 kind of squezed all in, but if all is good-why not??? 3) Where will you buying this notebook? You can select the flag of your country as an indicator. UK probably...Maybe I order it from Germany if better offer.. 4) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like? a. Like: Dell, Lenovo b. Dislike: Not dislike, but in this case find not up to my crazy expectations and criteria-Acer, Toshiba, Asus... 5) Would you consider laptops that are refurbished/redistributed? Sure...Yes... 6) What are the primary tasks will you be performing with this notebook? wordprocessing, video and photo rendering, occasional (3 hours a week) midrange gaming (CoD4 & CoD6 -I just play certain level on single player and try the impossible since I am immortal there ))) ) 7) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places, leaving it on your desk or both? Both, mostly it will be in my room... 8) Will you be playing games on your notebook? If so, please state which games or types of games? FPS-CoD4 & CoD6 (all on low detail, if necessary (as long as I can hear my seargent shouting, a more

Resolved Question: Can someone please help me decide which computer to get?

Heyy! I am going to buy a computer or laptop soon, specifically for gaming. I was going to buy an alienware m15x custonized, alltogether 2,000 dollars, but I also have 3 other computers to decide from. These computers are used, which is why the prices are low. First computer: 500$ -Gigabyte GA-EP45T-UD3P -BFG 9800gt video card -Core2 2.2 GHZ OC'd at 2.7 -2 GB of nVidia DDR3 SLI ram at 2200mhz -19"monitor -Windows 7 Home Premium Second computer (no monnitor): 550$ Intel Quad Core Q8400 @ 2.67 Ghz Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G Motherboard Coolermaster Hyper TX3 CPU cooler 8 GB's DDR2 ram Sapphire Radeon 4850 1 GB PCI-E video card (runs any game out there @ 1680 x 1050) LG 16X DVD Burner 250 GB SATA Drive 500 GB SATA Drive 350 Ultra Power suppy 400 Watt seperate Video card power supply Apevia X Dreamer case w/see-through acrylic side window and 2 case fans 120 mm rear case fan Includes a retail copy of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with CD and COA Third computer (laptop): 600$ Dell XPS Gaming Laptop M1710 Brand New Battery!!!! T7600 Dual core cpu 2.33Ghz X 2 - 4 mb cach size 4 gigs of DDRII Ram 320 gig hard drive - sata 17 Inch WideScreen 1920 x 1200 Res. Dedicated not shared memory Graphics Card 7950GTX 512mb Nvidia Graphics Laptop has built in Sub Woofer Which one would you suggest for someone with a part time job, and plays World of Warcraft and Starcraft 2? Thank you for all your time! more

Resolved Question: How do I choose a MacBook?

I currently have a Dell Inspiron 1520 and, in short, I'm not in love with it. Four of my best friends have a Macbook and they absolutely adore them. I want to purchase one before the next semester of college begins. I'm a sophomore majoring in Biology/Pre-med at the moment, but I may change to architectural engineering. I take lots of pictures and would like to be able to edit them with something along the lines of Photoshop but preferably not that expensive. I use the internet a lot as well as Microsoft Word! I definitely want a aluminum MacBook Pro!! What picture editing software do you suggest? Would you choose Microsoft Office for Mac or iWork? Would you suggest the AppleCare plan? 1) What is your budget? Willing to pay whatever for quality but don't want excess 2) What size notebook would you prefer? 13 inch 5) What tasks will you be performing with the notebook? word processing, internet surfing, music, lots of pictures, editing, possibly architecture drafting 6) Will you be taking the notebook with you to different places or leaving it on your desk? I need ultra portability for class and going back-and-forth to my house 7) Will you be playing games on it; if so, which games? nope 8) How many hours of battery life do you need? as many as possible, I have a packed day of classes 9) Do you mind buying online without seeing the notebook in person? I've looked at and used many macs before so I'm okay with buying online 11) From the choices below, what screen resolutions would you prefer? no real preference, i might watch the occasional movie 14) When are you buying this laptop and how long do you want this laptop to last? I want to buy in the next month and I want it to last for all of college 15) How much hard drive space do you want? I don't know how much I would need. I have many folders full of pictures and save quite a few word documents for class 16) Do you need an optical drive? If yes, a CDRW/DVD-ROM, DVD Burner or Blu-Ray drive? CD drive for sure, possibly a DVD burner too. 17) How much memory do you need? I'm not sure how much I need. I like to have several applications open and I like my computer to run swiftly. more

Resolved Question: What second PC is needed for day trading?

Should I get a desktop or a laptop? Please read below: •A PC with a good monitor: Most personal computers sold nowadays have the processing power to handle day trading. Because you'll be spending a lot of time in front of it, do yourself a favor and get a large flat screen — at least 17 inches diagonal. •A second PC: Computers are fickle. No matter which brand you buy, you're subject to different mechanical or software glitches that can shut you down. That's why it's good to have a duplicate of your system on a laptop or second PC, so that you can switch over quickly. •High-speed Internet access: You need a fast, reliable connection. Period. •Spreadsheet software: Still haven't figured out Microsoft Excel? It's time. Spreadsheets will help you track performance and analyze returns. •An online brokerage account: Several brokerage firms specialize in the needs of high-volume traders. They offer online access, real-time quotes, backtesting and other analytical services, and low commission to those who make many trades. more

Voting Question: whats a good laptop for me to get?

im starting highschool very soon, in about 2 weeks, and i wanna get an laptop, but i donno which ones are better... i just came back from an apple store, and i wanna get an mac book pro 15 inch or 17 inch, but thats about all i know bout computers... i wanna mac cause most of friends have them, i think they look really nice, and ive never had one, so i wanna try one ... can you give me some other good computers other than the brand apple? i want one that looks nice, and is easy to use :) i just wanna compare them all and see which one i like the most, and ill get that one... dont say im just starting highschool and i dont need such a good laptop blah blah blha ... hahhaa, and i dont care about the price for now, just comparing to see which one i like best, and my parents will decide if the price is ok, and if they are gonna buy me it, if not then ill pick another computer :) Thanks if you answered :D more

Resolved Question: 17 inch laptop in need of a lap desk?

I want a laptop desk that I can sit in bed with comfortably. I type a lot, so it does a number on my wrists to sit in awkward positions whenever I write in bed. I brought one from Wal-mart but it was plastic and it wasn't very good. Not to mention, it was for a much smaller laptop. I've noticed that most of the lap desks that I've looked at are for average sized laptops. The one that I had fit my sister's laptop perfectly (15 inches I think) but mine kept falling off. The point is, I'd love some help finding a good laptop desk online that will definitely fit a 17 inch computer. I want the kind that fits over one's legs and is adjustable. Preferably made of wood or something else that'll last long. Anything but plastic. . I'd rather not spend over 60 dollars for it (actually I'd rather not spend over 20 but I know that's probably not going to happen...haha...) Links directly to the item (on trusted sites) would be great. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Need advice...Which notebook is "better"?

We are talking about 2 HP pavillion laptops... the first one has these performances: CPU:Intel Core i5-430M processor 2.26GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.53 GHz RAM: 4GB DDR3 HDD: 500GB GraphichCard: NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 512mb it is 17.3 inch widescreen the second laptop has these performances: CPU: 2.13GHz Intel Core i3-330M Processor RAM: 4GB DDR3 HDD: 500GB GraphichCard: NVIDIA GeForce G 105M 512mb it is 15.6 inch widescreen if we look carefully the main difference is in the CPU one of them is i3 the other one is i5 plus the other difference is the screen length one of them is 17.3 the other one is 15.6 one advantage of the first one is that it has also a remote controller... my problem is that I have not yet decided which one to take, the difference in price is 130dollars... the second one is cheaper of course... having in mind that I study computer sciences which one is much useful (based on the screen length)...of course you might think that I am a bit crazy since I study IT and I still ask this question... I am totally aware that the first one is better than the second one based on the performances but I am not sure if the difference in price is a real one so maybe I might benefit if I get the first or the second one... thanks in advance :) more

Voting Question: Off to college and picking a Laptop need help?

I'm off to college in the fall and need a laptop, i have searched the internet and from previous knowledge i am leaning heavily toward an Asus. I am by no means new to computers and i am looking for a good all around computer i want around a 16 or 17 inch display battery life is semi important. What i am most interested in is the Asus G73 series but can be swayed in other directions thanks. more

Resolved Question: Computer screen crack! HELP please!?

accidentally stepped on it and this is what happened to it ;(...I dont have a warranty on it anymore though..its a 17''inch laptop. Is this repairable? Picture 1: Closer view of the laptop next to the crack. http://yfrog.com/n6img00128201007200958j Picture 2: Further view, you can see that the crack went to the bottom right of the screen. http://yfrog.com/n5img00129201007200958j The crack gets bigger everyday!Thanks alot :) more

Resolved Question: Im looking for a Tablet-Computer...?

That I can use as I use wacom Cintiq, and has all the capabilities of a Laptop. I don't really care about operating system as long as its not something weird and underground... I want to see what other computers are comparable to this one: http://www.axiotron.com/index.php?id=modbook which at the moment is my top choice, whoever I am really put off by the size. I'm looking for something no less than 15 inches, but preferably 17 inches. more

Voting Question: Is six gigs of ram going to run a lot faster than four please read info?

I’m looking for a new laptop and I’ve found two that I’m very interested in, one is and 17 inch HP which has 6 gigs of ram and a 500 gig hard drive. The other one is a 15 inch dell and has 4 gigs of ram with a 500 gig hard drive. I would without a doubt go with the HP other than the 17inch screen, I’m using the computer for school and I travel a lot and don’t want to lug around a 17 inch computer. So I want to know if 4 gigs vs. 6 gigs is going to make a huge difference. If you want to look at the computers here are the links. Also please don’t tell me to buy a different one QVC offers payments and that’s the only way I can buy one. DELL http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165655.desc.Dell-Studio-15-T4300-4GB-RAM-500GB-HD-9-Cell-MS-Office#BVQAWidgetID Hp http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165748.desc.HP-DV7-173-Notebook-6GB-RAM-500GB-HD-Bluray-Win73YR-McAfee more

Resolved Question: COD MW2 PC GHZ problem?

Well im planning to buy mw2 soon, and i got a really good laptop for it, its fits the requirements easily. Except theres one problem. My computer is this one right here http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-DV7-3160US-17-3-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/B0030Y312W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1279419399&sr=8-1 The requirements for the cpu is Intel Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz, Core Duo @ 1.8 GHz or higher, or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor Which kind of confuses me. My computer is a Ultra Dual core, 2.5ghz so does that mean i need the 3.2ghz or the 1.8ghz one? Im thinking its the 1.8 GHZ one, but i really dont know for sure. I dont want to have any problems with it or anything, so if you want to back up your answer for a bigger chance for best answer, then you could tell me along with it if my computer has all the requirements for COD modern warfare 2 pc. If you want to see the COD modern warfare requirements, they are here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_warfare_2#Development Click show more

Resolved Question: Is this Toshiba 17.3 inch too big?

Here is the laptop http://www.walmart.com/ip/Toshiba-L555-S7001/14314624 my last computer was a netbook...and it was WAYY to small. I like watching movies and playing games on my laptop. so the 10 inch netbook was too small. So, i am deciding on whether i should buy this. (because my netbook crashed). All i do with it is sit on my couch and occasiaonally take it when i go on vacation. But generally it is just sitting in my house. SO, i want to know if u think this laptop is too big or too heavy or whatever. more

Resolved Question: Which laptop. please help?

Which laptop? So right now my laptop is having issues and I need to buy a new one before the school year starts but I’m torn between the dell studio15 http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165655.desc.Dell-Studio-15-T4300-4GB-RAM-500GB-HD-9--Cell-MS-Office Or the HP dv7 http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165748.desc.HP-DV7-173-Notebook-6GB-RAM-500GB-HD-Bluray-Win73YR-McAfee So I’m home schooled through k12.com and I need a computer that is good at multitasking is good for watching live streaming video and has room for lots of projects . I currently have an HP dv4 14 inch screen with 4 gigs of ram and 250 gigs hard drive. And the only thing I dislike is that it get hot really fast which in turn make the PC run slower which I’m worried the HP dv7 will do the same. Also I travel a lot and lugging around a 17 inch laptop doesn’t seem reasonable. But the dv7 has a lot more ram/HD than the dell so that’s the only dilemma I have with the dell. I’m worried the dell will run substantiality slower than the HP.Also my budget isn't very big I can only afford these because of easy pay so please don't offer me different computers So please give me some advice. more

Resolved Question: Which computer? HELP!?

Which laptop? So right now my laptop is having issues and I need to buy a new one before the school year starts but I’m torn between the dell studio15 http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165655.desc.Dell-Studio-15-T4300-4GB-RAM-500GB-HD-9--Cell-MS-Office Or the HP dv7 http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.E165748.desc.HP-DV7-173-Notebook-6GB-RAM-500GB-HD-Bluray-Win73YR-McAfee So I’m home schooled through k12.com and I need a computer that is good at multitasking is good for watching live streaming video and has room for lots of projects . I currently have an HP dv4 14 inch screen with 4 gigs of ram and 250 gigs hard drive. And the only thing I dislike is that it get hot really fast which in turn make the PC run slower which I’m worried the HP dv7 will do the same. Also I travel a lot and lugging around a 17 inch laptop doesn’t seem reasonable. But the dv7 has a lot more ram/HD than the dell so that’s the only dilemma I have with the dell. I’m worried the dell will run substantiality slower than the HP. So please give me advice.I don't have a high budget I go through QVC for the payments more

Resolved Question: Monitor Shaking problem?

monitor shaking hey I need your help:) (my english isn't so good but I you will understand me) my monitor is shaking so much it start after I reset the bios setting (defualt) and cleaned the ventilator of the cpu and put mx-2 (Thermal Compound) because the cpu reach to temperature of 60c (now it's 45) the screen is shaking so much (not only in the windows , in the bios screen too (the black screen that appear before the windows is strating) I changed the monitor hertz to 75 (it was 60) and it's work better but still shaking. After I changed the resulotion to 800*600 ,it's work good , but still shaking so much in the bios screen (but I want use it 1024 * 768) What is the problem? monitor problem? (is not a monitor problem (I conected it to my laptop (another computer) and it's work perfectly.) drivers? (I dont think so , it's shake in the black screen, that appear before the windows is starting) temperature ? (the cpu is 45c now , and the motherboard is 35c-40c) I have: samsung lcd 17 inch monitor , and onboard display adapter (built-in on Asus motherboard) P.S. (another problem) the ventilator of the cpu are noisy because is work on 100% speed all the time , I Changed it with "speedfans" software to 50% speed and it's less noisy , the temperure is 45c and , but it's fine , the 100% speed is very noisy), but it's reset all the time to 100% speed again when I restart the pc , so I change it to 55% again and again, so what can I do??? (it's disable at the smart\auto speed fans, on the bios menu, if I put it as able , it's noisy too).this is built-in video card (little chip on the motherboard) more

Voting Question: Please help me prove my friend wrong, does Acer make...?

Im having an argument with my friend bc she always thinks shes right. We have almost the same type of computer, they are both Acers but mine is new. She is trying to tell me that she has an Acer Aspire 16.5in laptop nd i told her there is no such thing you must have an 15.6 in laptop. She denys it so whatever, we are not at her laptop now so its nt like we can measure it. Mine is 17.3 in nd i think she is just jealous. We both have Acer Aspire. I have the 7741Z model nd she dnt know what she has but its very similar. *So my question is does Acer make a laptop 16.5 inches big?* more

Resolved Question: COMPUTER QUESTION....MAC'S?

im interested in buying a macbook pro laptop, preferably a 13.3 inch or a 15.4 inch? (im not completely sure on the sizing haha) ... anways, would it be worth getting my macbook pro in the states vs in canada? im just wondering if prices would be a few hundred dollars cheaper....i have a place down south but should i wait or not bother? lmk and also what would your preference be? i know i dont want to get a 17 inch mac but i am not sure about getting a 13 inch.....what do you guys think? more

Resolved Question: where can i find a nice laptop case or cover that fits a 17 inch computer?

Resolved Question: I need of a laptop USB cooling fan that supports 18.4 inches!?

Well, most laptop cooling fans only support smaller laptops and they only go up to about 17 inches. My laptop is a beast and is 18.4 inches. Well, I cannot find a USB cooling fan for it because all of the other ones are too small to be put under my computer. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Can you change your video card in a laptop thats a 17 inch if you already have one you just want to upgrade?

Alright so i got an Inspiron 17 with 4gb ddr3, an i5 prossesor, and a 512 ATI mobility Radeon HD video card. i know my card is weak and i was just wondering if i could upgrade my video card to a nicer one preferably with 1gb later on? or do i need to bring it to a local computer store? more

Voting Question: Which of these would make the best gaming computer?

I would like it to be very nice and fast, to play The Sims 3, Elder Scrolls Oblivion, Etc. My options are- Acer Ferrari 1004WTMi Notebook Apple iMac MA456LL/A 24-inch Desktop PC （2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM,) Apple MacBook Apple MacBook Pro ASUS GAMING G72GX 17.3" 2.53Ghz 6GB nVidia 1GB GTX Win7 Dell Alienware M15X 15.4-Inch Cosmic Black Laptop Dell E1705 216 GHz DCore 100 GB 7200 rpm 2 GB 667 Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer Dell Notebook Xps M2010 Laptop 120g Dell XPS M1710 216GHz Dual Core80 GB2GB DELL XPS M1730 LAPTOP 2.8GHZ CORE 2 XTREME Sony VAIO VGN-SZ491N/X 13.3-inch Notebook PC HP (Hewlett-Packard) Touchsmart tx2-1020us Tablet PC tHANK yoU more

Resolved Question: Need some major help with my new Alienware m17x Laptop...?

I just bought a display model on clearance at Best Buy which was about $1300 (ended up paying a little less than $2000 after tax and a warranty). I was really excited to finally own an alienware, but now I'm really regretting it and I'm not sure if it was a good idea... First off, the laptop came with no box of manual, so I have NO clue what any of these alienware terms mean. Can anyone explain to me what BIOS is? Or AlienFusion? Or Stealth mode and how to/not to use it? Also, it's just not as impressive performance-wise as I thought it would be. "Greatest 17-inch gaming laptop?" I'm not so sure about that... it seems barely able to run Crysis -- which lags badly at times and freezes randomly (Like when I try and exit out of the game). I'm not sure if I need to reconfigure some things or install new drivers? Or was this display model a big waste of money? It seemed like a good deal but... I don't know. Please computer experts, help me out here?4GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 260M video card. I don't run anything in th background. I don't know what the problem could be, it is brand new :( more

Resolved Question: Alienwear Laptops: Help with Building!!?

Okay I've posted a few questions about the Alienwear Laptops, and I've finally decided on getting one. Now I just need some expert help and advice on what components should choose. I really have no experience with this stuff, and don't necessarily know what each thing is for or what i need. I never had a really good computer and that's what I want now, a great computer, that does not lag, has great graphics, and can have all of my games installed at once (plus works well for browsing the internet and just a few other things like i tunes. Basically I play, the sims, zoo tycoon, spore, and world of warcraft (plus maybe a few others if i come across ones that i want to try). I'm not a hardcore gamer or anything but i want the games i like and play to run without problems (especially lag, and i want great graphics), but i don want to buy more that what i need (for memory, etc). ANyway I was "building" my laptop and it came to a few parts where I just have no idea which part to pick, i don't want to but extra ram, or memory or whatever if i don't need it, but i don't want to cheap out and have it be mediocre. So i'm going to list the parts and hopefully somebody knows enough about this stuff to help me pick which part i need. Any help at all would be so wonderful!!! <3 - - - 1 - Processor Intel® Core™ i5 520M 2.4GHz (2.93GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache) Intel® Core™ i5 540M 2.53GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 3MB Cache) + $50 Intel® Core™ i7 620M 2.66 GHz (3.33GHz Turbo Mode, 4MB Cache) + $150 Intel® Core™ i7 720QM 1.6GHz (2.8 GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache) + $150 Intel® Core™ i7 820QM 1.73GHz (3.06GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache) + $500 Intel® Core™ i7 920XM 2.0GHz (3.2GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB Cache) + $1,200 - - - 2 - LCD Panel (What difference does it make?) 17-inch WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 (900p) 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p) + $300 - - - 3 - Memory 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz 6GB Memory (1x 2GB, 1x 4GB DDR3) + $200 8GB Dual Channel Memory (2x 4GB DDR3) + $400 - - - 4 - Hard Drive (This part I REALLY don't understand. Raid 0, Raid 1??) 250GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD 320GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD + $50 500GB 7,200RPM SATA-II HDD + $100 640GB 5,400RPM SATA-II HDD + $150 128GB Solid State Drive + $250 256GB Solid State Drive + $600 640GB Raid 0 (2x 320GB 7,200RPM HDDs) + $150 1TB Raid 0 (2x 500GB 7,200RPM HDDs) + $200 256GB Raid 0 (2x 128GB Solid State HDDs) + $600 512GB Raid 0 (2x 256GB Solid State HDDs) + $1,200 500GB Raid 1 (2x 500GB 7,200RPM HDDs) + $200 1.2TB Raid 0 (2x 640GB 5,400RPM) + $300 640GB Raid 1 (2x 640GB 5,400RPM) + $300 - - - 5 - Video Card 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 5870 Dual 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 4870 in CrossfireX™ + $300 CrossfireX™ 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 5870 + $350 - - - 6 - Wireless Card (Does this make much of a difference??) Wireless 1520 802.11n Half Mini-Card Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO Technology + $50 - - - EXTRA - OS Customization ( I know what this basically is, I'm just wondering if anybody know what AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme is, and if i Should get it?) So i tried to make that list as un-obnoxious and easy to read as possible, i hope i don't seem like a total moron... And again, any help, suggestions, advice, explanations, would be so appreciated! I need your knowledge!Also, I really appreceate your advice on other laptops, and not needing Alienwear, but I think i'm set on it. This is just because games and their requirements often change faster than i want to upgrade my computer, so it will be ready and well geared to handle the next versions of the games, and any i may want in the future. At least that's what i'm thinking XD more

Resolved Question: I'm in the market for a gaming laptop... and I need help.?

I have very limited knowledge of computers, but I'm looking for a laptop that would work for all my day to day needs (i.e internet, email, school work) but would also fit the system requirements for games such as Dragon Age Origins, Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Neverwinter Nights 2. My ideal laptop would be around 17 inches in screen size and preferably around the price range of $1,600. Would anyone who knows a thing or two about shopping for laptops be able to suggest a few? more

Resolved Question: Cooling pad effect on my laptop's health?

I just bought a laptop cooling pad. It's a no-name chinese brand and it has a large fan (about 17 cm in diameter, that's about 6.7 inches). I get the impression that the large fan makes it vibrate. The vibration isn't visible, I just feel it slightly when I touch the laptop. Is this bad for my computer's health or am I being paranoid? more

Voting Question: Is there anyway to make my alienware computer cheaper?

this the alienware 15x that i customized. is there anyway i can make it cheaper and still play new games effectively? Software & Services SYSTEM COLOR Alienware M15x, Cosmic Black edit PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i5-540M 2.53GHz (3.06Ghz Turbo Mode, 3M cache) edit OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1 Year Advanced Service Plan plus Lojack edit Service blurb goes here. VIDEO CARD 1GB ATI Radeon™ Mobility HD 5730 edit LCD PANEL 15.6-inch WideHD+ 1600x900 (900p) WLED edit MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz edit HARD DRIVE 500GB SATAII 7,200RPM edit INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) edit Dell Recommends Watch High Definition with an internal Blu-Ray player Upgrade to Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW) [Add $150.00 or $5.00/month1] BATTERY OPTIONS Primary - 6-cell (56Watt) Lithium-Ion Battery edit WIRELESS CARDS Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11AGN Half Mini Card edit Personalize PERSONALIZED PLATE Personalized Nameplate (Nathan Mortimer) edit ALIENFX COLOR AlienFX Mars Red edit AVATAR Alienhead 3D edit OS CUSTOMIZATION AlienGUIse Theme Manager with Breed Theme edit OS CUSTOMIZATION Alienhead Chrome Red edit PRE-INSTALLED GAMES AND CLIENTS Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed edit GEAR STORE Orion Alienware Messenger Bag - Fits Laptops with Screen Sizes Up to 17-inch - Black edit AUTOMATIC UPDATES Automatic Updates: Critical Updates Only edit My Accessories OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2010 edit ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Plant A Tree - Notebook, Netbook, Laser & Inkjet Printers, LCD Monitor Offset edit ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS Plant A Tree - Desktop Offset edit ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM SOUND OPTIONS Internal High-Definition 5.1 Surround Sound Audio BLUETOOTH Internal Bluetooth 2.1 Mini-Card - 2.1 Enhanced Data Rate Adobe Reader Acrobat SW Adobe Acrobat Reader and is there any better cheaper laptops anybody would recommend? thank in advance!!:P more

Resolved Question: Gaming Laptop with Switchable Graphics?

I am looking for a laptop with enough power to run such games as crysis and age of conan smoothly. I would like a switchable graphics card because I am taking this to college. Preferably it would be between 14 and 17 inches, have core i7, 500GB, and have a nice graphics card (obviously). Nothing worse than NVidia GTS 360M. I will be doing work and gaming on it. I am going into computer science.In response to first post, Is the Alienware M11X the only laptop they have with switchable graphics cards? more

Voting Question: What cable do I need to connect a macintosh to a TV?

I have the latest version of the Macbook Pro, as of June, 2010: 17 inch, 2.4 GHz Core i7 processor, etc. You probably can figure out the details from that information. I had a friend who had an older laptop, approximately an '06 or '07 edition of the Macbook Pro, who had a cable that, when plugged into the computer and the TV, could display his screen on the TV, using the television screen as a monitor, if you will. I don't know the name of the cable, but I know that somewhere between the '06 and '10 model, the plug-in for that particular cable has been done away with on the Macbook Pro. What cable can I use to display my new computer's screen onto my TV? I really just need the name, hopefully from that I will find one on ebay or a comparable site. more

Resolved Question: Is Mac better than GNU+Linux?

Macs are overpriced. Simply put, if I want to run Mac OS X, I need to buy a Mac. If I am going to buy a Mac, I don't want to get ripped off. It is only worth switching if I need a new computer anyways and if said new computer is competitively priced. Macs are not competitively priced. First, the Macbook. 2.4 GHz processor, 2GB DDR3 memory, 250 GB hard drive. Priced at $999. I found a Dell laptop on BestBuy's website (Item #9536451) which has a 2.53 GH processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 500 GB hard drive. Surely, a better computer than the Macbook. The price listed was $839. That's $160 less than the Macbook - and it is better than the Macbook. This isn't just with the Macbook though. The Macbook Pro comes in 6 different models. A 13 inch screen with 2.4 GHz 4GB of memory and a 250GB hard drive for $1199; same screen size and memory but with a 2.66 GHz processor and 320 GB hard drive for $1,499; a 15-inch screen with 2.4 GHz processor, 4GB of memory and a 320 GB hard drive for $1799; same screen size and memory but with a 2.53 GHz processor and 500 GB hard drive for $1999; same screen size, memory and hard drive but with a 2.66 GHz processor for $2199; 17 inch screen, 2.53 GHz processor, 4 GB memory and 500 GB hard drive for $2299. I found an Asus laptop on bestbuy.com (Item# 9556125) for $999 with a 17 inch screen (this matches or beats every single Macbook pro), 6 GB of memory (this beats every Macbook Pro), a 2.53 GHz processor (this ties or beats every Macbook pro except the $2199 15 inch screen one) and a 500 GB hard drive (this ties or beats every macbook pro). Every single macbook pro is priced at least $200 more then this one. It matches the 17 inch Macbook pro in everything except memory - which this Asus laptop has 2 GB more of. So Macbooks and macbook pros are overpriced. Perhaps it is just the laptops? Both versions of the Macbook Air seems to be outclassed by the Dell laptop mentioned earlier (the more expensive Macbook Air is priced $960 more than the dell laptop). The iMac comes in 4 models. I am not going to take a screen into account simply because although the iMac is encased in the monitor, that means that you can't switch out monitors. The ability to change monitors with most desktops outweighs the extra cost of such a monitor, however I will keep in mind that the cost of a monitor should be included so I will add on $200 to the price of the non-apple desktops I compare. The iMac comes with either a 3.06 GHz processor with 4 GB of memory and a 500 GB hard drive for $1199 or the same thing but with a 1 TB hard drive instead of only 500 GB for $1499 (1 TB = 1000 GB), or the same thing as the second one but with a larger screen for $1699. The most expensive iMac is like the previous price point but it comes with a 2.66 GHz processor instead of 3.06 GHz. I should note the most expensive one also has a better graphics card which is likely the reason for the increased price. I found a Dell desktop with a 3.2 GHz processor, 8 GB of memory a 1 TB hard drive and a graphics card better than the highest price point iMac. All of this for only $779. Go ahead and look at item# 9697521 on bestbuy.com. Even if I factor in the cost of a monitor, it is still cheaper than the cheapest iMac and marginally better. The fact of the matter is that Macs are a lot more expensive than other computers. However, some may say that you are paying for the Mac operating system. This would mean that it is more expensive than WINDOWS which I have to pay for if I get a non-Apple computer. GNU+Linux is itself free in both free beer and free speech meanings of the word. I can give it to my friends, install it on an unlimited number of computers, even modify the source code and compile every part of the system myself to create my own personalized version. Can I do that with Mac OS X? Not according to the license agreement. I can't distribute Mac OS X if I buy a copy. I can't modify it except for certain parts which are open source. I can't redistribute my modifications. Are these things important to most users? Probably not but if I buy something I expect that I can do whatever I want with it. Therein lies the problem. Mac OS X is licensed not sold. Macs lack in modification of the desktop environment. The dock can be set to auto-hide, be bigger or smaller, be put on any screen edge (except the top), and so on. There's only so much which you can do to change the dock. GNU+Linux? I don't even have a dock, I don't like the dock, however I do know that my panels can be put on any screen edge, I can move around the stuff on the panel (such as the notification area, menus, icons to quickly launch applications, windows list &c.), add new stuff, take stuff off, &c. Not only that but I can use a variety of windows managers or even switch desktop environments. Installing software. It's hard to beat the ease of installing new software on GNU+Linux. There are mul more

Resolved Question: Can I run GTA IV smoothly on this computer ?

Guys can I run Grand Theft Auto IV smoothly on high quality with my laptop ? My laptop specifications are as follows: CPU - Intel core i7 - 720 QM - 1.6 GhZ RAM - 4GB DDR3 Video - Nvidia Geforce GT 320M - 1GB DDR3 dedicated memory HDD - 640 GB 17.3 inch screen Can I run it in full quality smoothly ? more

Resolved Question: Need help in choosing a laptop (processor geeks needed!)?

Hello world!! Ok so i graduated from high school (yay!) and am starting college in the fall. I am getting a laptop as my gift, and i know alot about computers, but when it comes to processors/brands, im not. So i am going for sure with an HP. They're reliable, cheap, and have a good rep. I still can't decide whether i want the 15.6 inch or 17.3 (i would be taking it to school 2-3 times a week, otherwise it will be at home in one room) HOWEVER, my problem is, should I go with the Intel i3 processor, or the AMD Turion? I will be using this computer for school, but I do play the Sims 3, surf the web constantly, and have A TON of photos that i photoshop. I want the best computer for my dollar! Here is a link of them side by side comparison: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=cat13504&type=page&pageIdentity=searchDriven&useProductString=true&productString=1218204943311*1218152460131&unProductString=1218204947609*1218152460624*1218188310442*1218200373984*1218188307608*1218193383695*1218131338314*1218154380159*1218161855871*1218154720995*1218156772573*1218123849552*1218123849335&catId= So yea, basically i need help in: Best processor for ny needs best size for my needs Thank you so much, this is stressing me beyond belief and i cant trust the best buy people, they hardly know things usually.to see the link, copy and paste. I guess ti wont do an autolink :( Thanks again guys! more

Resolved Question: Which computer would you rather get?

Im trying to decide what computer to buy. I currently have a 17 inch toshiba laptop that is my primary computer. I like the idea of a portable computer however ive only took it with me like twice in the 2 years ive had it. Anyway, heres what im looking at, both of these computers are $1200 another laptop: macbook pro 13 inch or HP desktop with: intel core i7-930 quad core (2.8GHZ) 9GB of ram 1TB HD 1GB geforce gt 220 blue ray player & DVD supermulti drive 21.5 inch monitor more

Voting Question: Looking at buying this computer for now, is it a good buy?

Compaq c650, Cleron 2.2 dual x 2, video card 2.0 ddr2, hard drive 160gb, dvd rw, with vista home, with a 17 inch screen, laptop. Since my dell hard drive crashed wanted a temporary fix. I have no credit and this place does layway. What do you think? 499.00$ more

Resolved Question: What laptop can replace a desktop computer (PC)?

Ok, so I travel a lot and game from time to time, so I decided that I needed a laptop and a powerful one, so I am wondering what laptop can replace a desktop machine? I prefer having about 15-17 inch screen. I am looking for high end specs that would run games smoothly at higher quality settings. Give me more than one solution if possible. Thanks, cheers.When mentioning a laptop that can replace a desktop, I do not mean a notebook that can replace a high-end desktop, but a casual desktop that you can game on just fine. I mostly play Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, so I would look for a machine that can run this game smoothly. As for the Alienware, they are nice, but way too flashy and looked like a pumped up car, but I am not exactly a very big fan of that. I like a more casual look. more

Resolved Question: What is the best TV to record PS3 gameplay with?

Ok so I want to record my gameplay really bad. I am getting an Haupagge HD PVR. I have a Macbook Pro with a few editing programs. I have a TV right by my laptop, but it doesn't have any Video or audio outputs. So I can put clips INTO my computer. But I can't record anything. So if you record PS3, tell me what you do, what TV you have, etc. I want to it to be a LCD. Right now I have a 17 inch TV. So i'm hoping for it to be a little bit bigger. more

Resolved Question: Mayan Riviera travel questions.?

My parents and me are traveling to the Mayan Riviera on July 10th to the 17th and I have some questions before we go. First of all, we are staying at the Barcelo Maya Caribe, is this a nice hotel? Second, are the safes that they have in the rooms at the Caribe big enough to hold a 17 inch laptop computer? Third, do they have wifi in the hotel rooms? Thanks, it really would be helpful if you have stayed at this hotel recently. more

Resolved Question: I need help in deciding to by a laptop?

Well i have my decision down to two computers, either a 13 inch Macbook pro or a dell studio 17 with an i7 processor. They both have around the same cost and no i dont care about the operating system more

Voting Question: I want to sell Alienware laptop!?!?

Hi, Here are the specs of the computer: core i7 720qm 8gb DDR3 1333 ram 2x 500gb raid 0 hard drives dual 4870 crossfire 17 inch screen dvd burner. Its about 2 months old works perfectly fine. Im thinking 3 000$ (paid a little over 3 500$) Is that alright? more

Resolved Question: MacBook Pro 17 inch [:?

Heeello. I really want a MAC for my birthday. But people say they suck. And I want your opinions. Oh and also, if I do get a MAC should I get a laptop or a computer desk one. So like this one: http://ephoto.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/apple-imac-aluminum.jpg or this one: http://www.notebookcheck.net/uploads/tx_nbc2/MacBookPro_klein_07.jpg ohh and remember, give your opniions. more

Resolved Question: Will a Dell Mini 10n be powerful enough for me? (as a primary pc)?

My old PC is at the end of it's rope, so I'm looking for a new one. i'm thinking either a dell mini 10 with ubuntu, but i'm not sure it will be fast/powerful enough for what i normally do with my computer. My price range is around $700 or so... if i really needed to go higher i might be able to, but i'm looking for something in that range. I'm not currently too worried about the memory or the hard drive space because if i need more than 260 gigs i can get an external hd. but i'm worried about processor speed. WHAT I DO WITH MY PC: play music, watch streaming television, surf the net, instant messenger, word processing, etc. I tend to be that person who has 10-25 tabs open in my browser without meaning to, sometimes while playing music and using pidgin. i'd say that my biggest resource hogging programs are pidgin, rhythmbox, and chromium. i'm not into gaming or anything like that. it's just that i tend to have a lot of things running at once without meaning to. i need something small because i'm a college student and not only do i want to be able to take my pc to class, but also to be able to take it out of my apartment for a few hours sometimes when my roommates are loud. the size appeals to me so much on a netbook because i'd be able to easily carry it in my regular school bag. i also have kind of vision issues with my current laptop- the screen is so huge to me at 17 inches that it's hard for me to focus on it sometimes. not incredibly hard, but i think a smaller screen would work a bit better for me. definitely don't want to go more than 15 inches ever again. more

Resolved Question: should i buy apple mac book pro or toshiba qosmio?

I am an architecture student and I need a very good computer the same as (gaming computer) to work with 3d modelling softwares and adobe and cad!!! I am considering to get the 17 inch mac book pro with these specs: 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM - 2X4GB 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M with 512 MB or should I get the 18.4 inch screen toshiba qosmio with this specs: Intel® Core™ i7 processor 820QM (1.73GHz/3.06GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 8MB L2 Cache) 8GB DDR3 (4GB + 4GB) (1066MHz) expandable to 8GB 1.28TB (640GB + 640GB) (5400rpm) SATA NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 360M (GDDR5) (2298MB Total: 1GB DDR5 discrete memory + 1274MB shared memory) I am just wondering which one is more powerful and why?can anyone give me a detail reply?which one has a better graphic card? I know the toshiba has 1 TB hard disk and Mac has 500 GB? what does really the hard disk means for laptop?does it have a major effect on working with laptop? AS I said before, i need a very good laptop with good graphic card for 3 d modelling and so on...which one do y think will do a better job and handle more graphics and 3 d modelling for me? I apperciate any detail reply and reasoning and suggestion!!! plesae, no scams!! p.s I don't mind macintosh or windows, so please no choosing based on look or the brand( such as apple or windows) and so on!!! i just want a powerful and better graphic and better memory laptop...brand isnot important for me!!! more

Voting Question: Computer for CG/CGI Movie programming/rendering?

I'm a freshman in college about to enter my computer courses. I'm more of a laptop kind of person so for right now I'm honestly not interested in a desktop especially while being in school. For the CG Movie Programming/Rendering I thought about getting a mac. First of all I'd like to say that price for me isn't an issue. Also, I'd like to ask people to please give me factual answers. Please don't bash my choice just because you hate macs. I'm both a pc user and a mac user. I have experience in both so don't associate me with the stupid mac fad. I personally find macs to be a lot better when it comes to any type of graphical work. Here's the laptop and the specs that I'm looking at: Mac Book Pro 17" Configuration * 2.66GHz Intel Core i7 * 8GB 1066MHz DDR3 SD RAM - 2X4GB * 512GB Solid State Drive * Super Drive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW) * GPU: Integrated Intel graphics card w/ a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M w/ 512mb of dedicated memory * Mac Book Pro 17-inch Hi-Resolution Glossy Wide screen Display (1920x1200 res) * Back lit Keyboard (English) & User's Guide * Accessory kit As far as the screen goes I'm not sure if I should go with the glossy display or the anti-glare. Advice on this would be nice as well. As for the ports I'm pretty sure most of you know which ports the 17" has: Express card slot, fire wire, 3 usb, etc. Thank you everyone for your time and again, please give me the facts and not angry biased reviews. more

Resolved Question: need help with my Resolution "out of range"?

hey, i was at my uncles house, i brought my computer up with me, i was using a 17 inch monitor , anyway, i just got back home, but here i use a 22 inch, but when i turn my computer on, just before it asks me to log into my computer profile, screen goes blue and says, "out of range", anyone know how i change it ? i cant see my desktop nor can i log on, so i cant change my screen resoloution, please help, thanks in advanced ps im using my laptop now, thats how i came here and asked the question :) more

Voting Question: which is more important Processor or RAM, in laptop?

I recently bought an HP dv7-3166nr 17.3 inch it has a 2.6GHz AMD Turion II Ultra dual-core mobile processor M640 with 4gb ram expandable to 8gb (2 slots) with blutooth I seen another computer for $20 or $30 more that that was HP DV7 not sure of model number 17.3 inch but it had 2.3 GHz AMD Turion II Dual-Core Mobile Processor M520 with 6gb ram expandable to 8gb it had a bluray no blutooth i went and compared the processors at AMD website, the L2 system cache on mine is higher. Just wondering if I made a good choice, the blu ray doesn't really appeal to me as i would prefer watching on my 42" but in terms of comparison of the 2 setups which is more powerful, or which alltogether will be faster I really only use a few major programs, Adobe illustrator & photoshop CS4, i play games like sims 3, and RCT thats about it nothing major more

Resolved Question: What is a good laptop for $800?

I need a laptop for under 800 dollars. I can go a little over but not too much. I have 4 requirements. The RAM of the computer needs to be at least 4 GB, the processor needs at least 2.00 GHz, I need a 15 inch to 17 inch screen, and windows 7 home premium or better. Please give me serious answers. more

Resolved Question: Do you wives or common-law couples have a computer in your bedroom?

I would just like to know what's in your room. I live with my boyfriend, and we are expecting our daughter in early August. The problem, is simply that our room is running out of space. We only have a 3/4 bed, and at first, it was fine... now it just seems a little too small. We need room for a bigger bed, but we already have a wardrobe, a television, a stereo, our present bed, a mini-fridge, as well as this large L-shape computer desk with his computer on it. Is it asking a little too much to get the computer and the desk moved downstairs to another room? I would really like our bedroom, to just be a bedroom... plus, he would be able to stay up on the computer a little longer since it wouldn't bother me so badly. P.S. My father would also use his computer, because it's about 10 years newer than his present computer, and I think he would like the newer one :). P.P.S. We would still have my 17 inch laptop upstairs that could be used, just not for a crazy amount of gaming. Is this really inconsiderate? Do you guys have a computer in your bedroom? more