Dell

Definitely OT: My thoughts on the Intel Atom processor
Just got two of the newer Intel boards with the Atom 330 CPU, which has a larger cache, operates 1.6GHz dual core, does some multi-threading (Task Manager shows 4 threads), and still consumes only 8w peak. Assembled two systems with the D945GCLF2 board, needing 11 screws and a lot of cable connections in a nice Fo... 28 Sep 2008 23:39

DSL vs. Cable
"journey" <journey(a)merr.com> wrote in message news:gsjtd4pdeotkpt5c76rrgpite57jp9fmhn(a)4ax.com... Question: What are the advantages / disadvantages of DSL vs Cable? I decided yesterday to dump Charter cable Internet access in favor of a DSL provider. I don't know the advantages / disadvantages of DSL ... 28 Sep 2008 13:26

Memory Speed?
Probably a simple answer to this, but I'm confused. Optiplex 330 here with E4500/2.2 GHz cpu and 800 MHz "Memory Bandwidth." Uses NON-ECC DDR2 memory. What speed memory do I need to get the full benefit the system offers. Some say 667 MHz, some say 800 MHz. Currently 1 GB of 667 MHz, but I want to bump it... 28 Sep 2008 12:23

Inspiron Mini + Ubuntu 8.04. Bluetooth sound?.
Hi all. Dell Inspiron Mini is now available in Spain with Ubuntu 8.04 preloaded. It comes too with a bluetooth 2.0 chip that I suppose to be compatible and functional on that OS. Anyway I want to make sure I could (easily) use my bluetooth headphones with it. I'm not new to Linux but I've never tried Ubuntu... 29 Sep 2008 16:01

price gaurantee
Is there any price guarantee on Dell's outlet,I ordered a xps 420 2 weeks ago,now the same exact configuration is a $100 less. ... 27 Sep 2008 14:04

Dell 1907FP Resolution
Is there an "appropriate" resolution on the above monitor, or is it what your eyes can handle? Thanks in Advance Bob ... 29 Sep 2008 22:11

Can I fake or redirect my IP address
"journey" <journey(a)merr.com> wrote in message news:90bpd45vuvesmlmsi5m39nlgo4djpja3a5(a)4ax.com... I would like to be able to surf the Internet without my IP address being stamped on everything I do. Is there a way to fake it? I'd like anonymous visits to web sites. Anonymous downloads. Big Br... 8 Oct 2008 18:06

Odd problem with Studio 15 and YouTube
My wife was looking at a YouTube video last night and decided to switch to full-screen. When she did the image displayed was a static black and white screen, a diagonal line seperated the white portion from the black portion. Switching back to normal mode and all was well. Problem was repeatable. Browser was IE... 26 Sep 2008 19:44

new 530S and axin probelms
Greetings all, I have been reloading mysoftware for the new PC. When I get to activsync 4.xx I can get the axim to load fine but I lose the abilty to use my fax/modem. Somehow the axim and the modem are on the same COM3. if i leave the axim unplugged the modem/fax works, if it is plugged in the modem/fax loc... 27 Sep 2008 17:08

PDA internet connection
I am contemplating a purchase of a PDA such as the Dell 650-M (windows mobile). For e-mail, it is wireless enabled - so I can use it at home with my wireless router and in hotels with wireless access - I presume. For hotels without wireless, but with ethernet connectivity in the rooms, is there a way to get onli... 29 Sep 2008 01:41