Laptops

Beware new laptops
"Quaoar" <quaoar(a)marcabfleet.net> wrote in message news:u-Gdnf5Dl85O9snVnZ2dnUVZ_qSdnZ2d(a)comcast.com... I repeat, there is not one single notebook vendor using proprietary ATI or Nvidia GPUs for which updates cannot be acquired from generally available GPU driver updates. The OP is completely incorrect. ... 24 Jun 2008 14:23

Can one still get XP installed in new laptop/notebooks from localretail stores?
On 6/17/2008 6:15 AM PT, BillW50 typed: In news:48571b38$0$12971$4c368faf(a)roadrunner.com, ANTant(a)zimage.com typed on 17 Jun 2008 02:02:32 GMT: BillW50 <BillW50(a)aol.kom> wrote: In news:4856fa7b$0$5725$4c368faf(a)roadrunner.com, ANTant(a)zimage.com typed on 16 Jun 2008 23:42:51 GMT: Hi. ... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Old laptop/notebook (not mine) just got stolen... What to do to getit back?
Hello. I just found out that someone's old laptop/notebook got stolen in Spain in an airport on a trip. He has already reported to the police over there about it. The computer is protected with BIOS, but I am sure computer experts can find ways around it. The HDD is not fully encrypted (does use TrueCrypt v4 ... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Information about Dll 600
I am thinking about buying a used laptop for school and have found 2 one is a dell 600 and the other is a laptop acer ferrari. I dont know alot about computers, which one (if any are good) ... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Panasonic Toughbook touchscreen
Thanks for the info, the parts that I had didn't come with any documentation so I pretty much tried to replace things like I found them. There is alot of doc's out there that tell how to replace LCD screens , but not alot that describe the touchscreens. I am confused. ... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Inspiron E1505 Battery Issue
I have an Inspiron E1505 and having a battery issue. The battery wasn't holding much charge and I followed (now, I know poor) directions to drain the battery completely by turning off the powersave settings and letting the battery drain completely. The AC will charge the battery and the battery will hold a charg... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Recommendations on which brand and models to get for a new laptop/notebook?
Hello. I am helping someone to find a new laptop/notebook that can be played with and bought from a local retail store (e.g., Best Buy, Circuit City, Costco) whose laptop/notebook got stolen earlier today. He is basically looking for a light and small laptop/notebook. It needs to be a PC with Windows (XP pl... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Can one still get XP installed in new laptop/notebooks from local retail stores?
Hi. I know MS wants to have all new laptops/notebooks with Vista from local retail stores (e.g., Best Buy, Costco, Circuit City). I was wondering if one can still downgrade the OS to XP SP2/SP3 preinstalled with software, drivers, and support? Thank you in advance. :) -- "We are anthill men upon an ant... 19 Jun 2008 01:19

Old laptop/notebook (not mine) just got stolen... What to doto get it back?
ANTant(a)zimage.com wrote: Hello. I just found out that someone's old laptop/notebook got stolen in Spain in an airport on a trip. He has already reported to the police over there about it. The computer is protected with BIOS, but I am sure computer experts can find ways around it. The HDD is... 20 Jun 2008 10:11

Vista's big problem: 92 percent of developers ignoring it
Vista's big problem: 92 percent of developers ignoring it http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-9969231-16.html -- Bill ... 22 Jun 2008 08:07