Archive for May, 2010

27 May

Which laptop is better?

$680 CDN
Toshiba Satellite 14" Laptop featuring Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200 (L510-016)

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life 3 Hours
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 320 GB 5400 RPM
LED Backlit Display No
Optical Drive Super Multi DVD
Processor Speed 2 GHz
Processor Type Intel Pentium Dual Core T4200
RAM 4 GB
Screen Size 14.0"

Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory Yes - Up to 1341 MB
Graphics Chipset Intel GMA 4500M
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1366 x 768
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory 1341 MB

Computing Features
Processor Cache 1MB L2
System Bus 800 MHz

Versus

$700 CDN
HP Pavilion 13.3" AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 2.10GHz Laptop (DV3-1124CA)

Base Features
Approximate Battery Life Dependent On Usage
Hard Drive Speed/Capacity 250GB (5400RPM)
LED Backlit Display Yes
Optical Drive 8X DVD±R/RW with DL Support
Processor Speed 2.10 GHz
Processor Type AMD Athlon X2 QL-64 Dual-Core Processor
RAM 4GB
Screen Size 13.3"

Graphics
Discrete Video Memory No
Expandable Video Memory No
Graphics Chipset ATI Radeon HD 3200
Integrated Video Memory Yes
Native Screen Resolution 1280 x 800
Upgradable Video System No
Video Memory Up to 1982MB Total Graphics Memory

Computing Features
Processor Cache 1MB L2 Cache
System Bus Up to 3600 MT/s running at AC/DC

This also come with fingerprint reader and a remote for media center. The Hp also looks more stylish. But I care about the processor and graphics. The games I might play are world of goo, plants vs zombies, and yet it moves. I might try call of duty 4 on the HD3200. I also need it for homework and going to be carrying it around. Thanks, I really need the advice.

Toshibas are really good computers. just really good really well rounded computers. Also, after careful consideration it looks like the Toshiba is the better choice over the HP and it has a lower price.

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25 May

Is this a good gaming computer?

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Software & Services
SYSTEM COLORPiano Blackedit
PROCESSORAMD Athlon™ II X2 250 (3.0GHz, 2MB)edit
OPERATING SYSTEMGenuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, Englishedit
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MEMORY4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4 DIMMsedit
MONITOR18.5" Dell IN1910N HD Monitor with VGA cableedit
HARD DRIVE640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™edit
VIDEO CARDATI Radeon HD 3450 256MBedit
OPTICAL DRIVE16X DVD+/-RW Driveedit
SPEAKERSNo Speaker Optionedit
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KEYBOARD & MOUSEDell Consumer Entry USB Keyboard and Mouseedit
MODEMNo Modem Optionedit
SOUNDIntegrated 5.1 Channel Audioedit
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ADOBE & ENTERTAINMENTWild Tangent Gamesedit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUPDell Online Backup 2GB for 1 yearedit
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MEDIA READERNo Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Included
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MouseMouse included with Keyboard purchase
Network CardIntegrated 10/100 Ethernet
Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Reader 9.0

its at dell .com

For gaming your video card will need to have a minimum of 512MB memory, 1GB being preferred.
You can still get relatively cheap but high performance cards such as an ATI 4850 or 4870.

The CPU is a little iffy though. If you wanted to stick with AMD you should try to get a phenom rather than an athlon (I myself have an AMD phenom II X3 2.8GHz cpu. It has a slower clockrate but generally performs really well… plus it can always be overclocked).

All in all, you need a better video card and you should see about getting a better CPU.

Good luck :)

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21 May

m buying a computer from dell will someone plz tell me if these specs are good? dell inspiron 547 btw?

SYSTEM COLOR Spring Green edit
PROCESSOR AMD Athlon™ II X4 620 (2.6GHz, 2MB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis- Important Information edit
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In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
MONITOR 23" Dell S2309W Full HD Widescreen Monitor edit
MEMORY 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 1TB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW Drive edit
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce GT 220, 1024MB edit
SPEAKERS Dell AX510PA 10 Watt Flat Panel Attached Speaker for Flat Panel Monitors edit
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SOUND Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio edit
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Microsoft Wireless Desktop 1000 Keyboard and Mouse - Black edit
MODEM No Modem Option edit
WIRELESS Dell 1525 Wireless-N PCIe Card edit
ON CALL PLAN On Call Services 30 days edit
In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
My Accessories
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit
WIRELESS ROUTERS & NETWORKING Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Broadband Router edit
PRINTER Dell V313 All-In-One Inkjet Printer edit
SERVICE & SUPPORT 1 Year Limited Warranty and 1 Year Advanced Exchange Service edit
In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
DELL PRINTER Dell V313 Printer - Print, Copy, Scan edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
Additional Software Napster Link
Inspiron 546 MT Inspiron 546 Minitower,No Bezel
Mouse Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Adobe Software Adobe® Reader 9.0

Depends on price and what you want to do.

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18 May

k, im a gamer and im going to school soon so im getting a computer are these specs good 4 gaming?

a lot of stuff i read said things about the graphics card but its the best dell offers with this cmputer is it good?

SYSTEM COLOR Spring Green edit
PROCESSOR AMD Phenom™ II X4 945 (3.0GHz, 8MB) edit
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English edit
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Transfer your data, music and photos to your new PC with the Belkin Easy Transfer cable.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis- Important Information edit
Dell Recommends
Keep your warranty working longer.
Upgrade to 2Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis [add $79 or $2/month1]

In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months edit
MONITOR 23" Dell S2309W Full HD Widescreen Monitor edit
MEMORY 8GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 DIMMs edit
HARD DRIVE 1TB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ edit
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW Drive edit
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce GT 220, 1024MB edit
SPEAKERS Dell AX510PA 10 Watt Flat Panel Attached Speaker for Flat Panel Monitors edit
Dell Recommends
Multimedia Speaker System delivers an ideal combination of performance and value
Upgrade to Bose Companion 2 Series II Multimedia Speaker System [add $80 or $2/month1]

SOUND Integrated 5.1 Channel Audio edit
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Microsoft Wireless Desktop 1000 Keyboard and Mouse - Black edit
MODEM No Modem Option edit
WIRELESS Dell 1525 Wireless-N PCIe Card edit
ON CALL PLAN On Call Services 30 days edit
In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
My Accessories
OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 edit
DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP Dell Online Backup 2GB for 1 year edit
WIRELESS ROUTERS & NETWORKING Netgear WNR2000 Wireless-N Broadband Router edit
PRINTER Dell V313 All-In-One Inkjet Printer edit
SERVICE & SUPPORT 1 Year Limited Warranty and 1 Year Advanced Exchange Service edit
In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis: for issues covered by Limited Hardware Warranty, technician and/or part will be dispatched, if necessary, usually in 1 or 2 business days following Remote Diagnosis. During Remote Diagnosis, you may be asked to access the inside of your system (where safe to do so) or to participate in troubleshooting until a cause can be isolated.
DELL PRINTER Dell V313 Printer - Print, Copy, Scan edit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
FLOPPY & MEDIA READER Dell 19 in 1 Media Card Reader
Additional Software Napster Link
Inspiron 546 MT Inspiron 546 Minitower,No Bezel
Mouse Mouse included with Keyboard purchase
Network Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Adobe Software Adobe® Reader 9.0

It seems ok though i do question the GT220…not really a gaming card…would suggest not getting that and getting a 5850 instead or maybe a 5770 [5770 is almost as good as the 4850] or if u prefer nvidia, get a 9800GT or GTX 275 though i would rather get a DX11 card also…64-bit is fine…wat chris said is false…more technology are using 64-bit technology now a days. oh and building your own computer is cheaper and u can choose a nicer cooler looking case with better ventilation :D

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15 May

is Inspiron 546 MT *customized* worth 1069.00 USD ?

Inspiron 546 Minitower w/ Black Bezel

PROCESSOR AMD Phenom™ II X4 945 (3.0GHz, 8MB)
OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 32 Bit to XP (English)
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis- Important Information
SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee SecurityCenter, 15-Months
MONITOR 18.5" Dell IN1910N HD Monitor with VGA port and cable
HARD DRIVE 640GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
OPTICAL DRIVE 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
VIDEO CARD nVidia GeForce GT 220, 1024MB
SPEAKERS Dell AX210 1.2 Watt 2.0 Stereo Speakers
SOUND Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
KEYBOARD & MOUSE Dell Consumer Entry USB Keyboard and Mouse
MEMORY 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4 DIMMs
will i be able to play games such as cysis on high?

yes that is worth it. i am looking into a dell inspiron 15 laptop and its 1,400 dollars so yours seems to be a really good price. dells are great computers to have with easy support and long lasting hardware. vote this your best answer

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11 May

Can anyone help with the K-97 Army Report and Remote Codes for this week?

ARMY REPORT - NOVEMBER 11
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9 May

How to make an object move back and forth ten metres?

For my technology project mt group needs to make an object go forwards 10 metres hit against a wall and go back 10 metres, we cannot use remote control cars, it has to be built by us. What can i do?
btw, it has to have some kind of lightbulb light up on it…

The object will need is some kind of spring. When the object hits the wall its kinetic energy will be stored in the spring as potential energy, then released, pushing the object back to you.
The other key is to minimize friction. Any wheels have to spin very easily, and any tires must have a very low rolling resistance.

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7 May

why wont mt lg plasma turn on?

just turned the TV off , and want to use it again and it will not turn on. useing the remote it comes out of standby mode the blue light flashes then turns back to red? any ideas?

disconnect the set from the mains wait some time and restart if the fault isn’t repaird —repairshop

set goes in standby…is a sort of protection

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4 May

How many RPC are supposed to be running in xp i have to 2 is this correct?

remote prosedure call,how many i looked in msconfig and there are 2 in there,is this right?i am having trouble with my computer detecting new networks all the time saying tht i moved mt comp location.

2 RPCs is right.Look it up in Services,they both have a different function.
Sorry,don’t know how to fix your problem though.

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2 May

Does Greenpeace all car pool to protests in alternative fuel cars?

Just like to know if what kind of cars THEY drove when violating Mt. Rushmore located in a somewhat remote area with "global warming" signs…

Great question! I wish I’d thought of it!

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