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About Karl Zick
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Expertise
I am very familiar with all brands of computers and computer components and the best places to purchase them. Can also provide a lot of help to the 'build your own PC' folks.

Experience
over 20 years experience as a computer systems consultant and PC builder/user/trouble shooter.

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BSEE from VMI and CIS degree from El Camino.

   

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In Category  Buying a computer system

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buying dell laptop in india!!7/30/2009
  Q: ! i like to buy a dell studio15.dell laptops are recently ...
  A: My favorite laptops for the money are Lenovo (IBM) and Toshiba. I have seen them on sale at ...
Notebook suggestion7/25/2009
  Q: Which of these two notebooks is better for general use on Windows XP? (internet, watching movie, ...
  A: Sorry, I missed the fact that you live in Latvia. Guess you ARE limited to your selection. Are the ...
Notebook suggestion7/25/2009
  Q: Which of these two notebooks is better for general use on Windows XP? (internet, watching movie, ...
  A: Before I answer your question, do me a favor and check out the Lenovo (IBM) selection and the ...
internet speeds7/20/2009
  Q: Just purchased a toshiba satelite L305-S5955 laptop today and its internet speeds are slower than ...
  A: The speed of your processor has very little to do with your download speed on a bandwidth test. The ...
Online access with a Dell Inspiron 13 Laptop7/10/2009
  Q: I'm thinking of buying a laptop but I'll be the first to admit I am a computer dummy! My main ...
  A: If you use Google and search for a `usb dial-up modem' it will take you to lots of places that sell ...
Question about Dell Laptops7/4/2009
  Q: Would you be able to give me a crash course in the differences between the following Dell laptops: ...
  A: Glad you asked me the question. I haven't checked Dell's inventory of notebooks lately and it looks ...
Best brand of computer6/30/2009
  Q: What is the best brand of computer to buy. I have an Acer now that I bought at Wal-Mart and have ...
  A: First, an ACER isn't typically a bad computer - but all brands have their lemons. Also, if you ...
Need Help Buying A Used Laptop6/22/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. I am in the process of narrowing down my list of used laptop choices on ...
  A: First, I would never buy a used laptop of any brand. You are purchasing another persons cast-off ...
netbooks6/20/2009
  Q: karl! could you tell me when the new models of netbooks will be coming out? the one i had planned ...
  A: If you do a Google search on `netbook reviews', the most popular (ACER, MSI, and Lenovo) will pop ...
Netbooks6/17/2009
  Q: I am considering buying a netbook but have a few questions. The monthly fee to get guaranteed ...
  A: Netbooks (or any new laptop) will communicate with any wireless internet service (including your ...
Buying a computer6/8/2009
  Q: I am in the market for a new computer and need some help picking which one to get. My budget is ...
  A: First, I will admit they MAC builds a great box and is slightly better than a PC in the graphics ...
I need a new computer and need a place to start...6/8/2009
  Q: I currently have a Gateway lap top (model # W323-UI1?) that was purchased back I in 2006. Its on ...
  A: When shopping, stay away from Compaq, HP, and eMachines. Gateway owns eMachines now so I would add ...
VGA6/8/2009
  Q: i want to know which VGA do u suggest which it's price is under 200$ and has the most abiliy for ...
  A: VGA stands for video graphics adapter. Most people use the term to refer to a vga monitor. If you ...
Virtual memory6/7/2009
  Q: I received a note saying I did not have enough virtual memory. What is virtual memory and how do I ...
  A: Virtual memory is a computer system technique which gives an application program the impression that ...
VGA6/7/2009
  Q: i want to know which VGA do u suggest which it's price is under 200$ and has the most abiliy for ...
  A: Go to http://3btech.net/monitors.html. 3btech is a great site that has free shipping and no sales ...
LAPTOP with HDMI slot4/6/2009
  Q: I want to buy a laptop with HDMI slot. Please advise best one for connecting to 48" TV to watch ...
  A: All I can say is that some do and some don't and you will just have to shop around. While you are ...
Helping me decide what computer to buy3/29/2009
  Q: I'm sorry but I don't exactly know who else to turn to besides asking a question here. I am ...
  A: Sounds like you have done your homework if you want to stick with a PC. The quad-core i7 is off the ...
laptop versus notebook3/22/2009
  Q: What is the difference between a laptop and a notebook? Is one better than the other? Thanks
  A: They are exactly the same thing. The word laptop has been around longer and was used to describe ...
Graphics based pc3/17/2009
  Q: My daughter is using a graphics tablet to draw and create mangas. She also wants to branch out into ...
  A: In today's computer world, I would not call any IBM computer `graphics based'. The very serious ...
lenovo x613/14/2009
  Q: saw where x61 list $ approx $2000, now on sale for $700. called lenovo, they said b/c "end-of-life" ...
  A: My main machine is a loaded Lenovo AMD powerhouse and I cannot imagine having a better computer. ...
Wireless3/5/2009
  Q: I would like to invest in a laptop and go completely wirless. Please advise. 1. Is wireless ...
  A: 1. If you are on the `transmit' end of wireless (which you would be connected to any wireless ...
Buying a computer for college student7/29/2008
  Q: We are sending our son to college in a few weeks and want to get a laptop to go with him. We are ...
  A: Stay away from HP's, Compaq's, and eMachines. They are unstable and all have a high failure rate. ...
New Computer7/24/2008
  Q: i was looking to get a new computer to run the age of conan game i got as a gift. I had heard that ...
  A: The term 'computer upgrade' has numerous meanings - and you need to explain to me your understanding ...
hard drive7/14/2008
  Q: I have a hp pavilion dv8000. I want to take the hard drive out and back up the data to my desktop. ...
  A: Hey Evrim, Changing the RAM boards may help. Make sure they are the same type of RAM sticks ...
hard drive7/12/2008
  Q: I have a hp pavilion dv8000. I want to take the hard drive out and back up the data to my desktop. ...
  A: I have a better idea now of what you are trying to do. First, your installation problem could just ...
New Dell vs HP laptop7/12/2008
  Q: Which would you say it better, Dell or HP laptops? ANSWER: Dell ---------- FOLLOW-UP ...
  A: You asked a simple question and I gave you a simple answer. In general, Dell computers are a lot ...
hard drive7/11/2008
  Q: I have a hp pavilion dv8000. I want to take the hard drive out and back up the data to my desktop. ...
  A: I'm not sure I am following you. In the first place, your desktop is part of Windows and Windows is ...
buying a laptop5/26/2008
  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: I would just save myself a lot of trouble and order a name brand notebook with a good support ...
Printer5/26/2008
  Q: Karl, I need to replace my Epson CX6000 inkjet printer. Print quality was very good, but I've had ...
  A: Hey again Ed, To continue our Epson discussion for a minute, seems the company has finally caught ...
Printer5/21/2008
  Q: Karl, I need to replace my Epson CX6000 inkjet printer. Print quality was very good, but I've had ...
  A: I have been an Epson man most of my computer life and currently have 2 of them sitting on a table ...
computer for gaming5/20/2008
  Q: I need to buy a new cpu to hook upto to my LCD screen. I basically just want to be able to play ...
  A: Are you in a place where you can order on-line or are you stuck with what you can buy locally? ...
os's5/17/2008
  Q: for just search the web and email. which would you recommend, toshiba, hp or mac
  A: Toshiba - hands down! While you are shopping though, Dell has a pretty good box also and their ...
pc5/17/2008
  Q: can you recommend good value motherboard, also which cpu you would get AMD - Athlon 64 (S AM2) - ...
  A: Stick with the Athlon 64 X2 - it is a great CPU and AM2 socket motherboards are the thing these ...
Brands to purchase2/6/2008
  Q: Hey there, First thank you for taking your time to answer questions from gals as myself.. I've had ...
  A: In my experience, the computers with the highest failure rates are eMachine, Compaq, and HP - in ...
printer1/22/2008
  Q: I have a Canon Pixma printer,its about 4 years old. What is the life span on a printer that gets ...
  A: If you have a 4 year old printer, I would say you are WAY behind the power curve. Not only are the ...
laptop1/20/2008
  Q: Im a graduate student that really needs to just break down and buy a laptop. However, I could really ...
  A: Without a lot of discussion about technical stuff, I will just say that that best noteboog deals, at ...
laptops12/1/2007
  Q: 2 questions: 1. for just email & web searching, which laptop is most reasonable & better-dell, ...
  A: Toshiba is fine. I just saw a very nice one at Office Depot for $699. Stay away from Compaq, HP, ...
desktop for gaming11/19/2007
  Q: internet, music&movie downloads and pay bills on line. i would like to play call of duty 4 the max ...
  A: If you log onto geeks.com and go to desktop computers, you can find awesome deals from one day to ...
Monitors11/16/2007
  Q: What type monitor should I buy, regular or widescreen. I use my computer mainly for the web.
  A: Everything is going widescreen so that would be my suggestion. Monitors, however, are usually a ...
buying a US made computer9/10/2007
  Q: Are there any good quality computers out there made in the US with US service? ANSWER: Hi Julie, ...
  A: Up until about 18 months ago, a good laptop was around 3X the price of a desktop - and that ...
Buying a new notebook9/7/2007
  Q: I have been shopping for a new notebook for the past couple of days. I have always wanted a Mac, but ...
  A: Afraid I can't help you much in the MAC area. All I do know is that my son-in-law is a graphic ...
computers9/2/2007
  Q: I want to buy a gaming computer, what brand do you recommand, I have looked at aleinware, ...
  A: The latest technology in processors is a 64 bit bus and dual-core construction. Both Intel and AMD ...
buying a US made computer8/27/2007
  Q: Are there any good quality computers out there made in the US with US service?
  A: The trick is to buy a computer that doesn't break :o) Here is my 2 cents worth on buying a new ...
which is right for me?6/26/2007
  Q: I am looking to buy a laptop but there are so many out there. I was hoping that if i provide you ...
  A: Adding price in as a final factor, I recommend the Gateway NX570. You should be able to find one at ...
RAM6/19/2007
  Q: If I get the Acer Aspire at Circuit City that you previously recommended to me, and I want to add ...
  A: When I helped a friend purchase an ACER at Circuit city last week, they had their Kingston 1 GB DDR2 ...
Buying a home computer6/17/2007
  Q: What's a good month to buy? What months do they go on sale?
  A: There is no 'best month' to buy a computer. Sales revolve around competition and processor ...
Compatibility of Foxpro with core 2 duo6/7/2007
  Q: I bought core 2 duo machine and installed windows xp. Will the applications developed using foxpro ...
  A: Typically, your processor has very little to do with whether applications run or not. It can impact ...
laptop3/26/2007
  Q: Karl. I am looking to replace my aging HP laptop. I'm looking for something that cab support top end ...
  A: I just purchased my first new notebook/laptop directly from from Gateway.com and, for the price of ...
laptop purchase3/24/2007
  Q: I'm overwhelmed by the choices out there! My old computer just died. I'd like a new laptop but don't ...
  A: The simple thing to do is go to Dell.com and order one from them. Other options are to shop around ...
PC for number crunching3/15/2007
  Q: I have a basic question that I think confirming. I know about PCs and different components etc. At ...
  A: Biggest is not always best. When looking at processors, the dual-core design is more important than ...
Buying PCs3/9/2007
  Q: Sorry, Need to ask another question. I've noticed that there are some incredibly cheap, new PCs on ...
  A: These sources may be OK - but do you know what brands to look for and what kind of warranty and ...
Upgrading PCs3/9/2007
  Q: I seriously need to upgrade my old computer. I need a gaming machine that can handle the more ...
  A: I would not waste my time upgrading your old PC. One of the most important upgrades you can make ...

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