| Subject | Date Asked |
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| PC for animation | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Hey there, I have a question about buying a PC for animation. I am going to buy a ...
A: Well, to be quite honest, how's "all of the above" strike you? Animation is right up there with CAD ...
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| Computer for a 4 yr old | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My 4 yr old daughter is addicted to pbskids.org and nickjr.com . She used my old laptop and now that ...
A: I'd suggest looking at used computers, in the sub $100 range, honestly a child so small doesn't have ...
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| Hp vs dell computer | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a good computer. I don't play any video games. Mainly I surf the net, take online ...
A: Honestly any of the three brands (Sony, Dell, or HP) is suitable for what you're doing, the ...
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| PC Purchase for specific tasks | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am a stock trader. I use an aircard for internet access (3g). I import real time data all day ...
A: Processor power and memory capacity, would be the most important for speed and stability. Assuming ...
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| Buying a new computer | 8/17/2008 |
Q: We're thinking of buying a newer computer. We presently have Windows XP Professional, we've heard ...
A: Well, there isn't a huge issue with Windows Vista, its more a combination of people being unwilling ...
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| Setting up new laptop | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I,ve never set up a laptop computer before and my aunt just bought a brand new toshiba laptop for ...
A: Unless she bought a different system than you're used to using, like a Sun or Apple laptop, there ...
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| looking for new desktop PC for casual gamer | 8/4/2008 |
Q: As the title says, I'm looking for new desktop PC. I'm a casual gamer, I like to multi-task which ...
A: I would go with the 800mhz RAM, personally, either will be suitable though. As far as the graphics, ...
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| Comparing same make Monitors | 7/29/2008 |
Q: How does my existing (Professional Series)Viesonic P815 Monitor compares with the New 22" VA2226w ...
A: Very tough question, we're comparing a CRT to an LCD, so its hard to actually compare them, because ...
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| Processor speed | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I have an inspiron 1521 amd x2. each time i log on i notice difference in the speed. when i go to ...
A: Personally I wouldn't disable this feature, it's called Cool'N'Quiet, and it serves to enhance ...
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| buying computer for some photo, CAD and GIS | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I'd appreciate your advice, thanks very much! I currently own a laptop (2 MB RAM, 2 Gigahertz ...
A: Core 2 Quad will very likely accel at what you're putting to the computer, much better than Core 2 ...
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| new computer purchase | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at buying a new computer, and confused about how much I need. Also, I'm trying decide ...
A: From what I'm seeing for the A6430f, its a 2.1GHZ Triplecore, with 3GB of RAM and a 640GB HD as ...
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| PC Purchase | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I am a broker running Etrade Pro Software and a through that program an Excel Manager. The Excel ...
A: Personally I'm all for building, as long as you know what you're doing. If you don't mind learning ...
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| PC Purchase | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I am a broker running Etrade Pro Software and a through that program an Excel Manager. The Excel ...
A: Processor and memory are your bottlenecks, I'd suggest looking a dual or quad core CPU and 2-4GB of ...
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| Hp Toshiba | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Which is better Hp or Tosiba i really want to get the prons and cons of the brands ANSWER: Honestly ...
A: Like I said, there isn't going to be much of a difference between the two, at least generally ...
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| Best Computer Patent for Video Editing | 6/20/2008 |
Q: Question : What is the best patent on computers for prof. video editing work; explain: Apple, ...
A: Generally Windows XP Professional and OS X provide good platforms for video editing, there are a ...
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| Computer For Dad | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I'm in the graphics field and am thus fairly familiar with Mac computers but my dad who's 86 is ...
A: Honestly, I'd go with what you know, and get an iMac, my reasons for this: A) its the best reviewed ...
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| cad computer | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a slightly used computer and need to know if it up to the task; Mainly ...
A: Even still, the available memory on the specs you've listed, paired with the relatively outdated ...
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| purchasing a new computer for high school/college | 6/16/2008 |
Q: my son is 16 years old & plans on a attending college with hopes of a career in the medical field. ...
A: No, 5-8 years is impossible for a system to "last", the hardware may physically survive, however in ...
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| Computer processors | 6/14/2008 |
Q: Which is better (in terms of overall speed: Intel Core 2 duo processor T5450 (1.66 Ghz), or a ...
A: You're likely referring to operational clock in terms of "the processing power", which is a common ...
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| cad computer | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about buying a slightly used computer and need to know if it up to the task; Mainly ...
A: No, that system will not suffice for AutoCAD 2008, especially for large projects, and no, even with ...
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| Intel E8400 vs. Quad Q660 | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Which is better between the two processors?
A: Depends on the application load, the E8400 has a higher operational clock which means applications ...
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| Acer Computer System | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on buying a desktop computer that would be used for engineering software (CAD and ...
A: 3GB should be fine, can you go with Windows XP Professional? And 667 MHZ vs 800MHZ isn't going to be ...
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| Acer Computer System | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on buying a desktop computer that would be used for engineering software (CAD and ...
A: Honestly that HP isn't worth the extra $500, the 8600GT is barely an improvement over the HD 2400 ...
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| PDA | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Can you suggest an electronic organizer that does not requie using a stylus? Thanks
A: Most all of them rely on touchscreens, you can usually use your fingers, but it isn't quite as ...
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| Acer Computer System | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on buying a desktop computer that would be used for engineering software (CAD and ...
A: No, not at all, the processor is up to the task, but the HD 2400 video card is neither up to the ...
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| AMD vs Intel duo core and heat issues in laptops | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have been looking to getting a new laptop. I have an old Dell Inspiron 8100 Pentium 3 and Toshiba ...
A: Not really sure what the touchpad issue is, but as far as Vista, it isn't a terrible operating ...
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| Purchasing a laptop | 6/2/2008 |
Q: When examining the specs of a laptop, what should I be looking for when my primary interest is in ...
A: Well, honestly any hardware from about 2002 and on will give you that, because the limiting factor ...
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| New Laptop | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I have to buy a laptop for college and I don't know what type to buy. I am willing to spend around ...
A: Honestly you won't see much difference between starting with a "lower end" part and adding on the ...
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| AMD processor and motherboard | 5/26/2008 |
Q: To save money I am not buying Intel-Core processor. Instead I am buying AMD processor and ...
A: AMD CPUs can run Vista and other software just fine, assuming you're purchasing a modern AMD CPU, ...
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| buying a laptop | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am a college student and I need to buy a laptop this year, and I can't decide what to buy. I need ...
A: Alright, the first thing I'd do is see if your university has a recomended product to purchase, most ...
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| saving personal info/files | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My old computer has tanked.How do i save all of my personal info/files from the old computer and ...
A: Well, if the disk drive is still working, you can mount it in an empty external enclosure and save ...
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| dell xps m1530 direct x10 | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Can the dell xps m1530 handle direct x10 games. I have heard some people say it cant and some say it ...
A: GeForce 8600 is a DirectX 10 certified chipset, so on that basis, yes, the system is capable of ...
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| Is AMD processor fine? | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I saw this ad in a newspaper about an Acer laptop...real cheap and the best part was that it was ...
A: I'm not sure where you're getting your information, but AMD processors have no issues with ...
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| buying a laptop | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I currently use a Dell Dimension 4600 at home. I am having trouble with it now that I have a scanner ...
A: I would look at Dell, Gateway, and HP, all should have something within your price range, most any ...
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| laptop | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Hey Brady, So anyway I'm looking into buying a laptop. I don't have a clue what to get but I ...
A: If you're a matriculated college student, check with your university bookstore first, and then ...
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| dell laptops | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm going to be buying a dell laptop. I'm not sure what to get. What do you think of the XPS ...
A: The XPS is looking like more of an entry gamer laptop, while the D630 is looking like more of a ...
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| I'm buying a computer... | 4/17/2008 |
Q: My parents offered to buy me a laptop for University, but also one to play games on (Since my ...
A: Well if you're going with base configurations, the Dell XPS is more capable due to having a faster ...
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| Re: Outdated computer? | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Not sure if your my guy but here it goes. My computer a Dell will be 4 yrs. in May, i have trouble ...
A: Yes, the average operation life cycle of a desktop computer is 2 to 3 years, 4 years is ...
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| Laptops & Modems | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Dell Inspiron in the tech specs says: "Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem" Just what do they ...
A: Internal cable modems are all but impossible to find on the open market, especially in a laptop ...
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| buying a computer | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I hope you can help me before i buy this today!!! I found a computer for sale. It is a gateway 830gm ...
A: I'd say such a system is worth around $200-$400 depending on your locale, and how good the monitor ...
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| Eee pc | 2/15/2008 |
Q: good day, sir Lauren, do you know the asus' eee pc. can i change the operating system to windows ...
A: Yes you should be able to do this, however you'll need some form of installation medium (such as an ...
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| Acer desktop computers | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Are Acer desktops any good generally? I have found one with plenty of RAM and a large hard drive ...
A: Honestly there isn't anything wrong with Acer, or eMachines, or Gateway, all are reputable ...
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| Memory | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My Presario (4 years old) has 160GB on the hard drive. It also has 2.10 GHz. Can you explain the ...
A: One thing I'd like to interject, is that your hard drive isn't memory, its storage. Meaning you have ...
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| HP or Dell Support? | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I'm just about ready to pull the trigger on a desktop purchase. I'm leaning toward a Dell Inspiron ...
A: Yes, I'd give the nod to Dell, in my experience (mostly IT industry related), Dell outshines HP in ...
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| Best Laptop? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a teacher and I want to know what the best notebook is for my money. I am concerned with ...
A: Well, "best" is a fairly subjective term, best in terms of what? Whats your application load look ...
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| Printers | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I had a photosmart 1100, great tool it had an envelope feeder, that was great. It went ...
A: Most MFPs or business class printers will feed envelopes through the normal paper track, and most ...
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| looking for a used laptop | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I emailed you a few weeks back about your opinion on a laptop. You gave me some wonderful advice ...
A: First off, when the seller cannot spell the name of the device, or use proper capitalization in ...
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| Purchase recommendation | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My wife has a small CPA accounting business with three employees (including herself) and three ...
A: The Vostro series is a decent choice, it comes with Dell's business warranties, so thats a benefit ...
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| gaming laptop under $1500 | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I would like to buy a gaming laptop that can run Age of Empires with maximum settings and a high ...
A: Not to be rude, but what you've outlined is impossible. A gaming laptop costs easily over $3000, ...
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| computer for photos | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to purchase a laptop, I do a lot of work with photoshop, uploads, downloads, so I think ...
A: Firstly, you don't require a video card for what you're doing, secondly, I don't suggest a laptop ...
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| Selecting a Desktop Computer | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I would like some advice on selecting a desktop PC. I need at least 2GB of RAM but would prefer ...
A: Well, most current desktop systems can support up to 4GB of RAM, mostly due to 4GB being the ...
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| Selecting a Desktop Computer | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I would like some advice on selecting a desktop PC. I need at least 2GB of RAM but would prefer ...
A: Ok, well, firstly 2GB of RAM is the max you should consider purchasing, and here's why: 4GB of RAM ...
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| Buying a small business computer | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Bobbert, I need a new computer for my business, and the options are overwhelming. I'm looking ...
A: The E6320 will be slightly slower, however it should be easily more than enough for the tasks you've ...
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| Buying a small business computer | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Bobbert, I need a new computer for my business, and the options are overwhelming. I'm looking ...
A: I can see where you're getting overwhelmed, so lets take this one step at a time, from easiest to ...
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| cpu | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Hey bob my question is in your non bias opinion which of these processors in this config is the ...
A: Well, that bit about the cache is true, but you'd have to go into so much more depth on the Intel ...
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| cpu | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Hey bob my question is in your non bias opinion which of these processors in this config is the ...
A: Ok, well some of your information has a few holes in it, for example L2 cache is reported in MB, and ...
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| computers | 10/22/2007 |
Q: also do you know what type of mobos the mainstream computer companies use like dell,hp,exet... ...
A: The process size (in nm) of a CPU doesn't really matter, so I wouldn't be at all concerned with it. ...
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| Buying | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I am in the market for a laptop and want to make the right choice. I travel a lot and want something ...
A: I'd go with the MacBook, 1-2GB of RAM is easily enough, I'm not sure how much storage you need, but ...
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| Buying a computer | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have been looking around for a god computer that i can use for gaming and music at a low price. I ...
A: To be honest, everything matters regardless of your application load, you shouldn't be ignoring ...
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| Buying a computer | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have been looking around for a god computer that i can use for gaming and music at a low price. I ...
A: No, neither of those would be favorable choices for gaming, based on the available graphics ...
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| Buying a computer | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have been looking around for a god computer that i can use for gaming and music at a low price. I ...
A: Honestly, the hard-drive doesn't contribute that much to the price, 500GB drives retail for around ...
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| New Laptop??? | 10/19/2007 |
Q: 6th, and I was wondering if you could recommend a model/customization for me. I'm going to be using ...
A: Well, it really depends on what your needs for college are, running a web browser and video playback ...
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| Printers and Paper | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Hey, sorry if this is a little off topic but do u know if you can still copy and print good qualty ...
A: Sorry for the delayed response, I pulled this out of the question pool so I'm not sure if another ...
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| US systems working in India | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I would like to buy a desktop / laptop in the US now and take it to India 9 months from now - just ...
A: Well, the only things I'd be concerned with are language and electrical compatability, language is ...
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| Buying a new notebook | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I have been shopping for a new notebook for the past couple of days. I have always wanted a Mac, but ...
A: No problem, just ensure you have the correct software licences for the Mac, and know that you can ...
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| Buying a new notebook | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have been shopping for a new notebook for the past couple of days. I have always wanted a Mac, but ...
A: Well, Apple's current systems use Intel processors, just like modern systems running Microsoft ...
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| Buying a New PC | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a new PC. What do you recommend for something that will easily handle digital ...
A: 2GB of RAM is considered the practical limit presently, 32-bit operating systems (Windows XP, ...
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| Buying a New PC | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I'm looking to buy a new PC. What do you recommend for something that will easily handle digital ...
A: Well, do you have specifications on your current PC? Unless you're doing huge projects with multi-GB ...
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| Which is better? | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Would you help me decide which is a better CPU to buy considering my budget. These are the 2 CPUs ...
A: Well, both would be good choices, I'm going to say the Core 2 over the AMD, for a few reasons: ...
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| new computer | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I just bought a new computer through dell.Its a xps410.I recently owned a diminsion which Is still ...
A: I'm not sure what you are meaning by "a larger system" or "a reading noise". If you mean a more ...
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| new computer | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I just bought a new computer through dell.Its a xps410.I recently owned a diminsion which Is still ...
A: It doesn't sound like anything is wrong if there is no actual error or problem with operation. The ...
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| monitor | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I am buying a new conputer, should I buy a mew widescreen or regular 19 inch monitor. I don't play ...
A: Well, it probably will come down to price for your decision. The advantage of a widescreen is ...
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| printer | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I got my computer(I have two) back from the shop to discover I couldnt share the printer with the ...
A: How was it originally shared? A very rough outline of what you'll need to do (more or less ...
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| Mac Mini | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have an iPod and am very much interested in purchasing an Apple computer. I have looked at both ...
A: I would suggest waiting unless you can ensure you won't need to purchase the new OS for whatever ...
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| laptops | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I need to buy a laptop within a week, but I am not sure which laptop to buy. I do not know one thing ...
A: The same product can be purchased for Apple for the same price: ...
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| Choosing a Hard-core Graphics System without Breaking the Bank | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Robert M. Vincent and I am a fellow expert on Allexperts.com in Fine Arts; Painting. I ...
A: CAD is likely the only program which will be intensive on the graphics card, as photoshop and other ...
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| Choosing a Hard-core Graphics System without Breaking the Bank | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My name is Robert M. Vincent and I am a fellow expert on Allexperts.com in Fine Arts; Painting. I ...
A: What do you mean by "Graphic Capabilities" ? You've outlined gaming as not being on that list, but ...
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| laptops | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I need to buy a laptop within a week, but I am not sure which laptop to buy. I do not know one thing ...
A: None of those three are anything that makes me raise an eyebrow, they're all average, average or ...
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| laptops | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I need to buy a laptop within a week, but I am not sure which laptop to buy. I do not know one thing ...
A: Thats a typical 1990's era line, yes OS X has differences with Windows, but the thing you need to ...
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| laptops | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I need to buy a laptop within a week, but I am not sure which laptop to buy. I do not know one thing ...
A: Go Apple, if you don't know loads about computers and don't have the time/want to take the time (no ...
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| Your advise lead to this purchase-Thanks | 5/3/2007 |
Q: • My Account • Order Status • Customer Service • Frequently Asked Questions • ...
A: No problem, just as a note of warning, I haven't heard wonderful things about Windows Vista and the ...
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| dell home vs business | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I was looking through the dell website and customizing different models located in 'home desktops' ...
A: I'm not sure "noobs" is the market they're addressing, the price difference reflects product costs, ...
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| Purchasing Computer Software | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I am considering buying software on ebay. If they say “brand new”, “never used” or “original box”, ...
A: Its all relative, in some cases a business may be just as faulted as the shady character selling you ...
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| Purchase | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am on a tight budget and need a new machine. I found an eMachine t3604 for $299 after rebate. I ...
A: Yeah, I'd personally just avoid Vista in general, not only does it eat memory and system resources, ...
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| PC attributes for number crunching | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I have a basic question that I think confirming. I know about PCs and different components etc. At ...
A: Yes, basically you're right, if your application supports SMP I'd go for either a dual core, quad ...
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| NEW COMPUTER | 3/7/2007 |
Q: want to purchase new computer--price no factor. can you recommend a computer for me my work ...
A: First I would say you need to be a little more defined in what your needs are, do you want to play ...
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| External Hard Drive | 2/24/2007 |
Q: I hope you can answer my question. I am recording all my old records to my computer. I am ...
A: Well, there are issues with both, DVD's are cheaper but can be subject to "DVD rot", i.e: the media ...
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| On replacing an existing computer system | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I have a question for you. My wife and I bought our computer/media center from Gateway in early ...
A: Well, I would say that $2300 for a replacement system for what you want, given that we're in 2007, ...
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| Buying new computer | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I am planning to buy new computer system. My requirement is listening music, web conferencing, ...
A: I would suggest at least 2GB of RAM for Windows Vista, along with either an Athlon64 x2, Pentium D, ...
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| New PC | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I will buy a new PC. I selected the Italian Shop Mediaworld. The PC is Packard bell iMedia MC9630 ...
A: Assuming the specifications I found for the MC9630 (your link appears to be dead, sorry) it features ...
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| printer compatible with windows xp | 12/24/2006 |
Q: I have a compaq with windows xp. I had not yet purchased a printer so bought one used off of a ...
A: The driver just has to be compatable, some older hardware will loose support for newer software as ...
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| help | 12/16/2006 |
Q: one more question what do you think about this computer. it is priced at 349.00 without a ...
A: What system? I see the following text:one more question what do you think about this computer. it is ...
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| Do I need it | 12/15/2006 |
Q: When is free, free? I'm confused if download free means that after you download whether or not ...
A: Adobe is a software services company, which produces programs to design, create, edit and deploy ...
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| purchasing a personal computer | 12/14/2006 |
Q: what technical and non-technical factors do i need to consider when purchasing a pc?
A: An interesting question, by technical factors I assume you mean things related internally to the PC, ...
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| reliable brands | 12/12/2006 |
Q: it was very helpful, I appreciate it. I was just wondering, with your experience & knowledge what ...
A: Personally I'm partial to building my own computers, as it gives total control over which parts are ...
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| the fastest data transfer flasdisk | 12/2/2006 |
Q: i want to buy a high capacity flashdisk (1 GB or 2 GB), but i couldn't choose which ones is the ...
A: I would personally just buy whatever flashdisk you can afford that offers the capacity you want, if ...
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| Hard Drive Purchase | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I hope you are the right person to speak to so I will make my question as easy to answer as ...
A: You've got some things confused it would seem, so I'll work backwards through your question and see ...
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| Buying New Computer | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I've been tricked in the past into buying shoddy computers which are not ideal for playing PC ...
A: Ok, 4600GHZ is impossibly high speeds, and there are no 4.6GHZ dual core processors on the market, ...
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| Laptop purchase | 11/2/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine from Poland has asked me to help her select a laptop that she plans to send home ...
A: Firstly I'd consider the available power sources in Poland, I don't know much about what kinds of ...
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| Buying a new Laptop | 10/25/2006 |
Q: My question to you is I wont to buy a laptop which has a 1:internal dvd burner 2:the size should me ...
A: Doing some basic conversion to US units, one KG is 2.2 lbs, which will be nearly impossible to find. ...
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| Best computer to purchase-recommendations | 10/7/2006 |
Q: Bob, Thanks for your quick and thorough reply! I've never built a computer before. Is this ...
A: Usually you can use existing casing, however I'd suggest against it in this situation, given the age ...
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| Best computer to purchase-recommendations | 10/7/2006 |
Q: I am doing research on purchasing a computer. I am a graduate student, so it needs to be ...
A: I would suggest building the computer yourself, personally, you could check sites like ...
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| Buying a new computer | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I am planning to purchase my first computer in the near future and am not sure what to buy. I have ...
A: I can't provide an exact suggestion because I'm not sure what all is available in the United ...
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| buying laptop/cheap | 9/21/2006 |
Q: guys at wits end, buying from catalouge with asmall budget of 699 pound, so im limited, ignoring ...
A: I'm thinking the first hp should be alright, but I don't have a lot of experience with the AMD ...
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| laptop purchasing | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I have limited knowledge about laptops and I want to buy one. I have about 800.00 to spend and want ...
A: Most laptops can perform what you want, and won't consume your entire budget. However do expect a ...
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| 'configured' computer brands | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I want to buy a computer with an AMD procesor. I have looked at computers with AMD and at companies ...
A: Not sure if this question is still valid, saw it in the question pool with a rather old date stamp, ...
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