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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Increase RAM* | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I want to increase my ram from 240MB to as much as my 2002 HP Notebook AMD Duron 1GHz can handle. I ... A: It's hard to say without knowing more about your system - given the age I'm guessing finding modules ... | |
| New Computer* | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: Well, I decided it was time to get rid of my 2002 desktop Compaq XP w/256 Ram & get a new computer, ... A: Overall you can get what you want for the price you want, shouldn't be overly complicated. The only ... | |
| Dell DIED | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: Bobbert my dell died immediately after i tried to download anti virus software. It was working fine ... A: Without install discs, you likely cannot do any sort of troubleshooting. My initial suggestion in ... | |
| right recommended system for 'trading' | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: I haven't 'seriously' traded online futures/stocks/indexes for over 10 years. So I've been out of ... A: The performance limitations you're describing are not relative to hardware; they're a function of ... | |
| building a slightly altered ASU laptop | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I would like to buy a G74SX-RH71 ?? Currently comes with 750 gb hard drive. I'd like 1 TB. I'd ... A: I'm going to assume you meant "8 GB of RAM" (8MB was top of the line in the 1980s). I'm very ... | |
| Business Computer | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I am an accountant trying to buy a business desktop computer with capability to hold a lot of client ... A: More or less any system will be suitable for your needs; you don't have demanding processing ... | |
| computer | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a netbook to go online when I'm away from home to do light internet surfing. I ... A: That computer will be incredibly limited in terms of features and performance, it looks like one of ... | |
| order to get things | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an old computer and still use dialup. I want to get both a new computer and subscribe to ... A: Depending on the age of your computer, I would probably suggest the new ISP first; it may be the ... | |
| Computer gaming and selection | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I curios if this will make a good gaming computer or not and if so how good and what i should expect ... A: That system is rather dated - at least a couple of years. Depending on the games you'd like to play, ... | |
| Buying | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I m woefully ignorant and paranoid about getting a bad deal when I buy, I don't know what questions ... A: Generally speaking, your requirements are "easy" for modern hardware - most machines produced in the ... | |
| Need a new computer. What should i buy? | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: Im looking to buy a high end desktop computer. I want this to last a few years atleast. It should be ... A: That system should work, although I'm not sure you're getting the best value for your money. The GTX ... | |
| best computer | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: I have a dinosaur for a computer and I know zilch about them. I just know I'm saver I scan and save ... A: I'm not fully understanding what your requirements are, but there do exist a variety of machines ... | |
| Powewr supplies to desktops | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: When looking at desktop computers online, some read for home/home office and others read for ... A: Wattage should not indicate compatibility beyond the power demands placed on your AC mains. If you ... | |
| Mac Choice | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I am 14 and currently have about $500 to my name. I want to buy a Mac because a pc does not meet my ... A: I would be curious what your needs specifically are. If you have specific performance requirements ... | |
| New Computer | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: I really don't like to see graphics solutions that do not support OEM chipset manufacturer drivers, ... | |
| New Computer | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: Ah, the issue is related to the graphics adapter within your system. My first step would be to ... | |
| New Computer | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: So, I'm not really looking to buy a new computer because I have just purchased one and I was hoping ... A: I would need to know more about the specific error message that the BSoD (Blue Screen of Death) is ... | |
| Buy a computer | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: The Radeon HD 4250 controller will work, however it will be noticeably slower with respect to 3D ... | |
| Buy a computer | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: I tagged your other question as a duplicate, simply to clear it from the system - I'll answer your ... | |
| Buying a new laptop | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I am currently looking for a new laptop to go to university, and after searching for a long time I ... A: These systems should be fairly similar in terms of performance, I would make note of the Samsung's ... | |
| Buy a computer | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I want to get a computer. I am fairly computer literate. I want to build one however its seems more ... A: Well, based on your usage scenario and requirements, the biggest factor in "page loading" is your ... | |
| new business computer | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: My company may need to replace 1 or 2 computers in the near future. Currently one is in the shop and ... A: I'm having trouble understanding exactly what you're after - the specifications you've provided for ... | |
| buying home use computer | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm buying a computer for internet browsing and downloading some notepad and adobe files etc. Also ... A: I'm not sure what you're comparing those devices to in order to say "better components for less ... | |
| Upgrade a Computer | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I am a Engineering student and i love to play games,work with adobe and heavy softwares. Right now I ... A: I would need to know more about the applications you'd like to run. The i3 540 would be a ... | |
| Computers --Connecting a 2nd computer | 4/5/2011 |
| Q: My step-mom has a laptop computer hooked up to a DSL connection in her front room. She wants to ... A: You need a home network, based around a router. Look at products from D-Link, Netgear, or ... | |
| Computer PUrchase | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I am about to start a home based wedding planning business and I have a few questions on computers. ... A: Generally I suggest Dell and HP, as their customer service is generally top notch. In terms of ... | |
| desktop pc | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new desktop pc. I am leaning towards HP. My biggest question is should I get ... A: Generally you don't have exceptionally high performance demands, based on the tasks you've ... | |
| computer system to tv | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: The PlayStation 3 will be very similar to the LG in terms of features, aside from the gaming ... | |
| computer system to tv | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: Modern Blu-ray players are able to access a variety of multi-media applications, like Netflix ... | |
| computer system to tv | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: currently have MSNTV. looking to get a computer without a monitor to hook-up to my LED television ... A: The system you've put together is incredibly overpowered and likely overpriced for the tasks you've ... | |
| College computer project | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I would really appreciate some advice regarding a computer course assignment I have. I am supposed ... A: Primarily the first thing you would need to know in this situation is the company's usage scenario - ... | |
| BUYING WIRELESS DESKTOP FOR VIDEO EDITING | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: IN 2008 BOUGHT A LAPTOP GATEWAY WITH 4GB RAM and in 2010 RECEIVED A $910 REFUND FROM THE WARRANTY. I ... A: http://email.about.com/od/netiquettetips/qt/Writing-In-All-Caps-Is-Like-Shouting.htm When you ... | |
| Stuck on choices | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am about to purchase a new laptop. I thought I had come to the decision to buy the Sony Vaio ... A: Generally speaking you won't see a difference between those two processors, so I wouldn't be ... | |
| buy a new computer | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: is this computer good for the money ... A: Unfortunately I can't suggest the manufacturer, as they have a terrible track record in terms of ... | |
| looking for a laptop | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a laptop and my budget is about $650. I was looking at some Toshibas. I was ... A: Your existing Dell is going to be equivalent or faster than any of the Toshiba systems you've ... | |
| looking for a laptop | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a laptop and my budget is about $650. I was looking at some Toshibas. I was ... A: Nothing within your budget will satisfy your application demands, quite simply put. For a mobile ... | |
| Pentium 3 or Pentium 4? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I am buying a PC this week. I need to know what is better, a $45 Pentium 3 or a $350 Pentium 4? The ... A: Speaking in terms of technology, no you could never upgrade the Pentium 3 based system to a Pentium ... | |
| Dial-up alternatives | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a Dell desktop computer and for years I have had dial-up internet, mostly because it is the ... A: Sounds like you've got a handle on the situation - unfortunately you've done more or less everything ... | |
| Dial-up alternatives | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a Dell desktop computer and for years I have had dial-up internet, mostly because it is the ... A: Such solutions do exist, AT&T is not the only provider - you can also look at Verizon and Sprint, as ... | |
| all in one computer | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: i own a hp pavilion a1110y now and i would like to purchase a new all in one. i only use it for home ... A: By All-In-One I assume you mean something that roughly resembles an Apple iMac - and that would be ... | |
| getting a new printer | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: i recently bought a epson px720wd which was a mistake i think, yes it's an improvement on my old hp ... A: The Pixma will cost more in general, simply as a result of its inking configuration - the multi-ink ... | |
| buying a new cpu | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a mom, preschool teacher and need to buy a new cpu. We really use it with Microsoft office, ... A: I'm thinking that I understand your question, but just to clarify, when you say "CPU" are you ... | |
| Computer Creativity | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know ur opinion here: Do you think using computers to take notes and create plans and ... A: I'm not entirely sure that I'm the best suited expert for this question (this seems like something a ... | |
| Printer Advice Needed! | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I had an HP psc 1315 on Windows XP which I adored but it one day started blinking and after going ... A: The best inkjet solutions that I can think of that won't have you spending the purchase price of the ... | |
| New System | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I am going to take advantage of the after Xmas sales to buy a new system to replace my almost ten ... A: Well, The Sims 3 is a relatively demanding game, so you may have to compromise on video quality ... | |
| New System | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I am going to take advantage of the after Xmas sales to buy a new system to replace my almost ten ... A: I would need considerably more information about what you're looking to do, such as actual ... | |
| Laptop buy: | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: Merry Christmas... I want to purchase a new laptop. Not sure what to go for: netbook or laptop? ... A: Given that you mention being part of an academic program which likely uses computers, contact your ... | |
| pc suggestions building | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: Is parallel or series power more important, powerful, when having to choose between dual processors ... A: If you could clarify your questions and provide some more background to your question, that would be ... | |
| Buying new laptop-is this good deal | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Dell desktop(Dimension 4550 Series) and a Dell laptop Inspiron 4150 with windows XP that I ... A: While the machine may be somewhat faster, you could likely solve your performance issues by ... | |
| buying a new laptop | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I will be buying a new laptop soon. It will be used for graduate studies. I have no idea as to ... A: Well, it depends upon what you're going to be using it for - "graduate studies" is quite vague, and ... | |
| processors | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: Do you think, overall for performance, the Intel i-5 processor is better or equal to a Phenom II x6 ... A: The majority of your adjectival descriptors are unrelated to any specific tasks, terms such as "good ... | |
| computer upgrade | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: i was wondering what i should upgrade to currentally running:- LG 17inch LCG monitor Mini Tower ... A: If you're purchasing a new system, the best choice would be towards something with a dual or quad ... | |
| To buy or to build a computer for photo and video editing | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: It is time for me to get a new computer and the most demanding thing I will be doing on it is ... A: Generally speaking not all of the components will fail, and the vast majority of problems will occur ... | |
| To buy or to build a computer for photo and video editing | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: It is time for me to get a new computer and the most demanding thing I will be doing on it is ... A: Generally speaking, at this price range, the big guys will be able to edge you out on pricing as ... | |
| Buying a notebook. | 8/24/2010 |
| Q: I am looking into buying a notebook computer and am completely in the dark. I was wondering if you ... A: For under $300 you have very few options, if you're willing to purchase a desktop computer you may ... | |
| Buying a new computer | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: You have been so helpful in the recent past in recommending the features for the computer to buy & I ... A: Copying of discs with a computer isn't quite the same as copying a diskette or using a disc ... | |
| Buying a new computer | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: You have been so helpful in the recent past in recommending the features for the computer to buy & I ... A: The Core i5 should offer more compute power, the extra memory isn't worth it unless you're a ... | |
| ANOTHER PC | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I want a laptop to take around with me but I also want a second desktop so two people in the house ... A: Yes, you can connect external peripherals to a notebook assuming it has the available connectors - ... | |
| laptop | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband is looking into buying a laptop, he will be using it while traveling for internet and ... A: More or less anything Dell is going to sell you will be suitable, and that goes for the wireless ... | |
| buying a cheap net book | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: i know that even on new more powerful pc that the games on face book tend to run slowly and my ... A: Wal-Mart is accurate in this case - Facebook games are simple flash products and will run on more or ... | |
| Computer Hardware / Autocad | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: We are in the market for a new computer. My wife is currently using Autocad 5 on our old machine. ... A: No, that system would not be appropriate for AutoCAD or similar pro-level applications, you not only ... | |
| How to select a new PC? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I’m in the market for a new computer because my existing computer died. These are the features of ... A: If you simply save a file to the drive, can you then access it later? Regarding the second query - ... | |
| How to select a new PC? | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I’m in the market for a new computer because my existing computer died. These are the features of ... A: Well, regarding laptop vs desktop, it really comes down to your usage scenario or personal ... | |
| How to select a new PC? | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I’m in the market for a new computer because my existing computer died. These are the features of ... A: Please don't take this response as a devaluation of your questions, however given your needs any ... | |
| PC system for audiophile music | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I want to have a PC set-up that will be optimal for music listening. I will purchase my "audiophile" ... A: Well, generally speaking there isn't going to be much difference between any two soundcards you can ... | |
| cloud storage - ? | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm not buying a computer - I just want to take my current unit in for a security sweep, Windows and ... A: What is wrong with the machine that prompts re-installing the OS? (You should not need to re-install ... | |
| help with new computer purchase. | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: I bought a computer for my daughter off a local businessman that is in business for himself. He has ... A: Again, I'm not the person to be asking regarding legal advice - unfortunately it's been my ... | |
| Optimizing a new laptop | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning - I went to Best Buy last night to buy a basic laptop for my wife to use. I ended up ... A: Well, quite simply put, you made the right decision in this Expert's opinion. Best Buy may not pay ... | |
| Processor differences? | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: .. Thanks for taking questions. Looking to purchase a new Dell Inspiron 580. Is there any ... A: Depending upon what you intend to do with the machine - no there really won't be much difference ... | |
| help with new computer purchase. | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I bought a computer for my daughter off a local businessman that is in business for himself. He has ... A: Well, unfortunately I can't really offer you legal advice - I can tell you that if you signed a ... | |
| CPU | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I asked you a question about building a computer a while ago and had a new question. I am trying ... A: As you are purchasing an LCD - that will determine the operational resolution you'll be using. A ... | |
| CPU | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I asked you a question about building a computer a while ago and had a new question. I am trying ... A: From the top: USB 3.0 is the latest iteration of the USB standard - it simply allows faster data ... | |
| Wiping my harddrive??? | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a new computer and want to sell my old one. What is the latest, greatest and EASIEST ... A: You can use disk utilities from your hard-drive's manufacturer (so you'll need to know if the disk ... | |
| New Laptop for Animation. | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I am in a Animation (mainly 3D-based) course. I need to buy a new laptop and am very confused at ... A: Only one of those applications will explicitly support any form of 3D acceleration end to end, and ... | |
| purchasing new desktop | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: 1. Which PC computer brand would you recommend? 2. Best place to buty it? 4. Should my older ... A: NAS stands for Network Attached Storage - you can purchase a number of inexpensive devices from ... | |
| purchasing new desktop | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: 1. Which PC computer brand would you recommend? 2. Best place to buty it? 4. Should my older ... A: 1. Generally I don't suggest external hard drives - they pose zero advantage for back-ups, and the ... | |
| Need field pc notebook | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I work in the field. I have a 1.57gb CD that I use info off of. I am looking for some type of pc ... A: I'm thinking you mean DVD? CD's are limited to around 750MB of capacity. Otherwise I'm not sure ... | |
| Buying a laptop | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I need a laptop, for nothing more than word processing, Internet, and e-mail. Could you recommend ... A: What kind of connectivity features do you need? (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc) What size range are you ... | |
| machine for video streaming | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a portable device for a child which will only be used for video streaming from sites ... A: I don't see why a netbook would have any issues with any of those functions unless your goal is 720p ... | |
| video card | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a HP Pavilion a250n. I want to replace the video card so thyat I can clone my TV to the PC. ... A: Just as a matter of clarification, do you wish to view television on your PC, or use your television ... | |
| netbook questions | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Mac person. I own an iMac (2008 model), a titanium Powerbook (circa 2006) and an iPod touch. ... A: I would see no real justification for a netbook for mobile computing, if you already have a mobile ... | |
| new laptop | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is finishing college in May and would like to purchase a new laptop. She has a Dell ... A: The video gaming is the primary thing that I'm interested in, it really depends what games the ... | |
| What is the difference between space-saving PC and all-in-one PC? | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm from the UK, so maybe the PC market here is different. However, I want to ask what is the ... A: More or less the terms could be viewed as inter-changeable, I would say. However, in modern ... | |
| advise on buying a new laptop | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a laptop that comes with a HDMI port, but havent decided on which one yet. ... A: If you have a laptop with an HDMI output (or any other form of compatible video output), you don't ... | |
| buying a laptop - internet use | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a laptop/notebook/netbook. It will be used primarily for internet browsing ... A: Core 2 Duo is a market name for one of Intel's Dual Core products, it is a variety of dual-core ... | |
| buying a laptop - internet use | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a laptop/notebook/netbook. It will be used primarily for internet browsing ... A: For the requirements you've listed, most any modern product should be suitable, however to answer ... | |
| new laptop | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: ..first, thank you for your time. My issue is..my Dell laptop died..no detectable hard drive. In the ... A: Honestly the life-cycle you're getting from these systems is relatively normal, although I'm ... | |
| portable hard drive question | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Bobbert, I am wondering if you know of a portable hard drive that I can directly import images from ... A: There are a number of devices designed to connect to a camera, or more directly, the camera's media ... | |
| Using laptops or netbooks outdoors | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a laptop or a netbook so that I can watch educational videos in a park with ... A: Honestly I can't really say how the 1005 will perform for you in sunlight, although I'm doubting it ... | |
| Using laptops or netbooks outdoors | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a laptop or a netbook so that I can watch educational videos in a park with ... A: In response to your questions, the Eee 1005HA is a decent little netbook, and can handle the tasks ... | |
| Mac or other brand Laptop | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I want to buy a laptop for my self, and i am confused which one to buy mac or other brands. I'll ... A: Yes, you can install Windows on an Apple product, such as Windows 7, or Windows Vista, you can also ... | |
| do I need a new computer? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a pastor who uses a computer for writing, doing research on the internet, emails, and other ... A: I generally don't suggest online anti-virus/utilities, mostly for performance and security concerns. ... | |
| Alienware m17x | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I am ordering an Alienware m17x computer. These are the specifications that I customized into it: ... A: Well, what do you intend to run on the system? If games, which titles? GTX 260M SLI does offer ... | |
| New Laptop | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new laptop, but don't really know where to start. I'm a student so don't have ... A: Honestly my best advice to university students is to check with your department, see if there are ... | |
| Upgrading computer system | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I am in the process of replacing my old HP Pavilion a257c PC. I am looking for something in the ... A: It really depends on what you're doing with the hardware, as to what kind of equipment you should ... | |
| refurbished laptop or netbook | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: Want to purchase a simple computer for surfing. Have seen many deals but not sure how to insure a ... A: Honestly, I wouldn't suggest buying a used or refurbished laptop from anywhere but a manufacturer, ... | |
| New Computer System | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a lot of trouble with my Dell Dimension E510 computer system with it operating very slow ... A: I'm not famliar with "Velocity" as a brand, perhaps he's referencing Velocity Micro, in which case I ... | |
| Buying a computer | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: My biggest thing of interest is the differences between PCs and Macs. It seems everyone has brand ... A: A virus cannot (generally) damage a hard-disk, physically, so you could reformat if that is within ... | |
| Buying a computer | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My biggest thing of interest is the differences between PCs and Macs. It seems everyone has brand ... A: Generally you've got the right assumption looking at Windows PCs contrasted to OS X PCs, basically ... | |
| purchase quandry | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: It is time for a new computer in our household, but we are not agreeing. We currently run a desktop ... A: Generally there are a number of freeware applications for both Windows and Apple, such as OpenOffice ... | |
| dell support | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought a Dell with 4 yr tech support. It hasn't been right since day 1.I don't know much about ... A: I would need to know more about the issue you're having in order to provide technical support, if ... | |
| wanna upgrade my pc | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: i have dual core 2.0 ghz e2180. asus p5kplvm motherboard. i want to upgrade my pc. my retailer told ... A: What games are you playing on your system, and whats driving the upgrade need? A lack of ... | |
| Printer | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have an Epson CX6000 printer that cost approx $100 a couple yrs ago and has been a very good ... A: Honestly, Epson is likely to give you the best picture quality, although for general economy, I ... | |
| Mac vs PC | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: we have used Dell and IBM clone PC's for 15years. Our current system is a Dell, and we are becoming ... A: I honestly won't get too invested in the debate between Mac and PC, although I can say that a ... | |
| 3d gis computer | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: We are getting into using arcscene. our areials for a project could easily be 800 mg if not more. I ... A: Could you provide some more information about your software requirements, which operating system is ... | |
| intel atom!!! is it suficient? | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: sir, this is venkatesh, and i am a college student at present.I am an engineering student(computer ... A: Assuming you're working with an IDE like the Eclipse Platform or Microsoft Visual Studio, and aren't ... | |
| HP Pavilion with xp home edition. | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: How much should I pay for a hp Pavilion Ze4365us with xp home edition? It has a fried battery, a ... A: I wouldn't buy such a system, at least not unless I was able to pay wholesale pricing. Based on your ... | |
| Buying computer systems for Senior Citizens | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a Computer Programmer with many years in IT so I have used many computers - especially Windows. ... A: With a Windows system, at least mature/released platforms (Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows ... | |
| speeds | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Just purchased a toshiba satelite L305-S5955 laptop today and its internet speeds are slower than ... A: Generally there should be no dramatic difference, there is no "laptops are slower" kind of ... | |
| Buying gaming computer on a budget | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: ive recently been looking at a variety of gaming PCs looking for one that has good load time and ... A: It would really depend on what titles we're talking about, specifically, as older titles, such as ... | |
| Region codes? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a PC from the United States with a built in blueray player. However I live ... A: The Blu-ray player may or may not be region free, and the included software may or may not be region ... | |
| purchase a ASUS netbook | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I was going to purchase a Eee1000He but was told by Best Buy that this model is no longer made.Is ... A: There is a 1002 series model which I believe is newer, however I've no issues finding either the ... | |
| Dell power cord | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have an inspiron 2200 from when I was a freshmen in college. I am now starting grad school in a ... A: I'm assuming by "power cord" you mean the AC/DC converter, or power "brick". Honestly I've not heard ... | |
| Buying a Laptop | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: I am torn between buing a mini-laptop and a laptop. At my source, the mini is the only one with XP, ... A: Support for XP is outlined in this article from Microsoft: ... | |
| laptops from Amazon | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Bobbert Amazon has some good deals on laptops, but they wont answer my questions so I hope you can ... A: I'll go ahead and answer your questions in a list, if thats alright. 1. Used compared to ... | |
| Is a Netbook for me? | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a netbook. I plan to use the computer for browsing the web and some very ... A: Honestly, I would not suggest a netbook for spreadsheet usage, as the screen's low resolution and ... | |
| What Computer to start my life with | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: HELP-My brains are in my feet! The answer to my question relies heavily on prefacing my situation, ... A: I would go with the Windows PC route, over the Apple PC route, given the widespread usage of Windows ... | |
| Basic No Frills Computer | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: Bobbert: my web tv can no longer access ebay or amazon.com. They upgraded their sites. I need a bare ... A: You might look into the new nVidia Ion/nettop style computers that are currently popular. They ... | |
| Which Computer Case is the best? | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to buy a new computer which would last me around 5 years in the future. What i mean by ... A: Generally there is no worry about physical compatability, as all motherboards have been (for the ... | |
| Best bang for the buck | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at 2 different computers for my main home computer. General usage, some light gaming, ... A: Without knowing about the power supply in either system, and based purely on the specifications ... | |
| new computer | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Could you recommend a notebook that has dial-up capability and can use AOL on it? My parents need a ... A: Well, aside from ensuring your new purchase features a 56k modem, I see no other solid requirements ... | |
| Notebook Purchase | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Plan on purchasing a notebook for my daughter. She's 18 and will be using it for College & Fun--MS ... A: In the $500 range, there aren't many options, so you're going to be limited by the budget, more than ... | |
| netbook | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I believe I understand that a LapTop, a NoteBook and a Netbook,are all the same, except for size ... A: I'm thinking theres some misunderstanding on the capabilities of "wifi" here, the general range ... | |
| netbook/laptop purchase dilemma | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I believe I understand that a LapTop, a NoteBook and a Netbook,are all the same, except for size ... A: Your question is quite long, so if you don't mind, I'm going to touch on individual points briefly, ... | |
| buying a laptop computer | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I want to buy a lap top. I am a photographer, I will be using it to edit photos. I use Programs ... A: Based on your requirements, and with no thought to budget, I would say that more or less "anything" ... | |
| AMDvsIntel cont'd | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Bob I looked at the links you sent me, that is a great system. I also noticed the one on page 2 of ... A: I would suggest building the system yourself, as it will save you money on labor (meaning more ... | |
| intel vs amd | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: hey bobbert, i was recently shopping around for a new computer and i think im down to 2. i want ... A: The GeForce 6100 is a pretty dated integrated adapter, it wasn't anything special when it was new ... | |
| printer choice | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to print continuous document for 4-5m long with A4 width. What printer I need to buy so that ... A: There are printers capable of this, they are specialized for what you are trying to do (which is ... | |
| The laptop for me | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for a new laptop as mine is nearing four years old and is on it's last legs. I use a ... A: Honestly, "anything" would likely be a suitable replacement for your existing system (with respect ... | |
| intel vs amd | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: hey bobbert, i was recently shopping around for a new computer and i think im down to 2. i want ... A: I would want to know what GPU these video cards are coming with, for example "ATI Radeon HD 4870 ... | |
| Gaming Computer | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to become an avid PC gamer and I'm looking to buy a new desktop computer suitable for ... A: http://www.techreport.com/articles.x/16438 Give this a read through, as well as finding similar ... | |
| intel vs amd | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: hey bobbert, i was recently shopping around for a new computer and i think im down to 2. i want ... A: I would say everything you've been told about AMD or Intel (at least what I'm reading) is false, and ... | |
| buying a computer | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in buying a new computer (not laptop) but I'm not sure what the most reliable brands ... A: The requirements you've listed look to be about 10-15 years behind the times, so I wouldn't worry at ... | |
| Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi 3625 | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking buying new laptop i had a look around few websites i did like Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi ... A: I would contact Fujitsu-Siemens themselves to find a retailer in your area. Regarding game support, ... | |
| Modem/wireless | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been one of the last users of dial-up Internet service and now I'm finally buying a new ... A: That device looks to be a basic cable modem with wireless router capabilities, I wouldn't advise ... | |
| Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi 3625 | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking buying new laptop i had a look around few websites i did like Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Pi ... A: Whats driving your specification requirements? A specific software application? What games are we ... | |
| Helping me decide what computer to buy | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry but I don't exactly know who else to turn to besides asking a question here. I am ... A: $6500 is quite a bit ofr that system, and rendering performance isn't going to be at all in-line ... | |
| help with purchasing decision | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: We want to buy a desktop. I use QuickBooks, run a small business that requires lots of word and ... A: I would and wouldn't be worried about specifications, none of your application needs are ... | |
| Modem/wireless | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been one of the last users of dial-up Internet service and now I'm finally buying a new ... A: The modem will be provided by Cox, either through rental or purchase. It will provide an 8P8C ... | |
| Maximizing computer life/need new monitor | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I own a Pentium 4 Gateway that is 6 yrs. old. It has 2 GB RAM and 200G harddrive. It works great ... A: Cleaning the dust out of your computer should be done relative to how often it "needs doing", in ... | |
| Plz help me choose a system | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: 1. Intel core 2 duo E7300 2.66Ghz, Nvidia 9800 GT and intel g31 chipset = $579 2. Intel core 2 duo ... A: I would point you to the TechRepublic and Guru3D "system build guides" for advice: ... | |
| laptop | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am looking into purchasing a new laptop basically for surfing, emailing, photos, and dvd burning. ... A: You seem to be on the right path, I would suggest WindowsXP, Windows Vista for 32-bit Systems, or a ... | |
| Wireless | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I would like to invest in a laptop and go completely wirless. Please advise. 1. Is wireless ... A: Definitions of "completely secure" vary wildly, conventionally modern WiFi implementations could be ... | |
| 32 or 64 bit? | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to buy a new computer. I've been looking around and find that most of the ... A: Generally, I would say yes, the 64-bit "switch" is pretty painful for legacy software/hardware ... | |
| Which laptop is right for me? | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm searching for a laptop but I'm not sure exactly what laptop is right for me. I want something ... A: Well, most notebooks in the $500-$600 range will more than satisfy your requirements, excepting the ... | |
| New computer | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a new computer this spring. Speed is a must, and must be able to multi-task. I ... A: Well, what kind of budget are you working with? And how intensive is your small business on the ... | |
| audio to CD equipment | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: A while ago I saw a product in a catalog that looks like an antique record player. It will play ... A: Doubtful such a device would be of very good quality, and doubtful you'll find more than that ... | |
| computers | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a HP Pavilion desktop that I bought in 1999. It has served me well with no problems ... A: Honestly your list of tasks benefits more from the internet connection existing than from the ... | |
| Restore Disk | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: Do I need a restore disk when I buy a new computer? Is this something different then a windows cd ... A: This is a very vague question, can you elaborate more on the option you're being presented which is ... | |
| Buying a Computer System | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to replace my desktop computer with a laptop but I'm not tech savvy. My Grandson keeps ... A: My point is, there is no difference in skillset between the two, if you're able to operate a word ... | |
| Buying a Computer System | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking to replace my desktop computer with a laptop but I'm not tech savvy. My Grandson keeps ... A: More or less anything on the current market in the $500-$650 range will suitable handle your needs ... | |
| laptop | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I currently have a mac laptop and my screen cracked and I need to buy a new computer (I went to the ... A: I don't see any distinct advantage to Apple hardware over that from HP or Dell, in terms of quality ... | |
| Buying a Notebook or labtop | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I want to get a notebook or a laptop that I can use to do research for school and stuff so I need a ... A: Well, more or less anything in the $1000 or less category will do your target applications, C&C 3 ... | |
| Buying a Notebook or labtop | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I want to get a notebook or a laptop that I can use to do research for school and stuff so I need a ... A: Any sort of budget? Operating system preference? What video games are we talking about here? What ... | |
| Help buying laptop for Graphics/Video work | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Hey Bob, I am looking to buy a laptop (slightly used if possible) and am wondering what I should ... A: I would suggest a desktop, especially when it comes to SCSI compatability, as SCSI is more or less ... | |
| laptops | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Bobbert, I am completely new at laptops. I want to buy a start up. Once I buy one do I also have ... A: Well, you'll need home internet service if you'd like to use the internet at home, and for wireless ... | |
| PURCHASE | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have the choice of the following: Acer intel pentium dual core, 500g harddrive, 4g ram or Compaq ... A: I would take the Acer hands down, better hardware and Acer has a very good reputation for both good ... | |
| notebook comparison | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: Which notebook is better, more reliable, and worth the money? Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop at a price ... A: It really depends on the hardware being included with the system, what kind of warranty you get, ... | |
| Emachines | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I an buying my daughter a computer for Christmas, Walmart has the emachine for $498, has intel dual ... A: eMachines is an Acer subsidiary, so QC is relatively good, before the purchase they were known for ... | |
| vista vs mac | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Ihave a dell xps m1330 & am considering dumping it for an Apple. The reason is that vista has been ... A: I would suggest Windows XP if you've used it and prefer it, if you haven't installed Vista SP1, you ... | |
| Mother board compatible | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: .. i would like to ask if you have an idea of what mother board will be compatible with a processor ... A: Assuming you can still find Socket A motherboards, the Abit AN7 and NF7-S were quite well regarded ... | |
| Computer Price | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Circuit City wants 200 dollars extra for a HP desktop computer. This will include a CD for windows, ... A: Well, first of all, they should be including in the Windows CD (the manufacturer), and second of ... | |
| I need help buying a computer...already tricked twice. | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Ok...I'm really slow when it comes to computers. I'm a nursing student starting in Jan. and I need a ... A: Honestly without knowing what specific applications you need to run, I can't advise you very well, ... | |
| Computers!! Help me | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: which is the better way to open an application—using the Programs menu or using a shortcut on the ... A: These both seem to be irrelevant questions, either method of calling an exe will do the same thing, ... | |
| ONE WAY PROCESSOR AND TWO WAY PROCESSORS | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: AMD Opteron 1000 Series processors can be used in one-way servers and workstations AMD Opteron 2000 ... A: No, that is incorrect, Phenom is a consumer targetted part, it is also AMD's triple/quad-core ... | |
| Flight Simulator X | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My motherboard has died, and thus I am looking for a new computer system, as it will cost almost as ... A: Well, for the tasks you've described, a dual core could be considered overkill by some, however I'd ... | |
| ONE WAY PROCESSOR AND TWO WAY PROCESSORS | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: AMD Opteron 1000 Series processors can be used in one-way servers and workstations AMD Opteron 2000 ... A: The "way" which is being referred to is the number of physical processors or sockets the system is ... | |
| Regarding opteron processors | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AMD PHENOM AND OPTERON PROCESSORS? AMD PHONOM and OPTERON processors ... A: The dual core Opterons are likely based on the older K8 design, not the newer Phenom architecture, ... | |
| buying a computer | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: .Iam the one you responded to about the computer that guy was selling that he puts together. I ... A: Well, all of the tasks you've described are basically child's play for a modern system, so more or ... | |
| buying used computers | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I do not have a lot of money but would like to purchase a used computer for my daughter who lives ... A: At $250, you should be able to find a decent used system, however in terms of "basic model types", ... | |
| Media center pc | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Sorry for such a simple question . I want to buy a media PC all the sales people say I have to have ... A: Yes, that will work just fine, don't let the sales people bully you into buying something you don't ... | |
| Buying a computer | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a computer with hardware and software that can do the following: 1.Create ... A: Honestly for $5000 you can buy above and beyond the top of the line available in 2008. To accomplish ... | |
| Laptop - Sony, Toshiba, Dell | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have looked at several laptops and would like to know which you feel might be the better brand, ... A: Ah, a great many questions, which get a great many answers. I'm not sure what you mean by the line ... | |
| A Review of My Dream PC | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am having a company in the SF Bay area build a custom computer. They have outstanding customer ... A: I'd hold off on the soundcard, is what I'd do, get the MOTU, see how you like it, if it works, ... | |
| A Review of My Dream PC | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I am having a company in the SF Bay area build a custom computer. They have outstanding customer ... A: Yes and no as far as the soundcard goes, the Xonar D2X has good playback quality, my only issue ... | |
| A Review of My Dream PC | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am having a company in the SF Bay area build a custom computer. They have outstanding customer ... A: Looks great to be honest, a few things I'd point out, which are mostly my preferences, at this price ... | |
| Is ebay software a good idea? | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been wondering what would be the pros and cons of purchasing software, such as vista or ... A: I wouldn't be worried so much about viruses or safety in that aspect, but in terms of actually ... | |
| Laptop buying | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: how this configuration sound to you,I found it on internet ... A: I'm not sure what you mean explain what those numbers mean, although depending on what applications ... | |
| Need Advice | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Need help buying a Laptop. My use would be Internet,online banking ( Microsoft Money ) & i want to ... A: Asus, Acer, and HP also offer mini sized notebooks, I would look into those, such as the Asus Eee ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| '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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