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Good laptop under $500 for the Holidays?
- Are you on a limited budget?
- Don’t limit your options!
- Look what you can get from DELL for under $500.
ANNOUNCING The Best Laptop under $300 (YES, for a BRAND new one!)
If your (a) man (that) is hard to please be glad you are here…
** These are for BLACK FRIDAY!! **
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Laptop 8.9″ E-Value Code 16254-DNPHXD2 - $299.00
I don’t know if your budget is this high, but if you can afford it, this is the better laptop.
Dell Inspiron 1525 Laptop 15.4″ Widescreen E-Value Code 16254-DNPHPD4 - $559.00
How do you restore your PC to factory default?
** MAKE BACKUPS OF YOUR IMPORTANT DATA **
I recommend using Acronis True Image to back up your data before you start this procedure. If you have important documents, don’t forget to copy them to an external drive or CD / DVD media. You will be hard pressed to get it back if you forget!!
With OEM’s like DELL or HP, you usually either are provided with discs, have to create your own discs or have a restore partition.
You really need to go to your manufacturer’s website and get the specific instructions for your model but here are some common ways to do it.
HP
F10 at boot screen.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum…
DELL
CTRL + F11 at boot screen.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g…
*Disconnect all connected devices (such as the Personal Media Drive, USB drives, printer, and fax), remove media from drives, and remove any recently added internal hardware. Do not disconnect the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
Generic PC with Windows OS:
Insert original installation disc into your drive and boot to that drive. Make sure you have your Motherboard drivers (Chipset, Video, Audio, Ethernet, Modem, etc.) handy as you will need this after the OS is installed. You will also need to perform all upgrades to your OS like SP2 or SP3 on Windows XP and SP1 on Vista if your recovery media does not contain those updates.
DELL, HP, Operating Systems, Vista, XP
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What type of laptop computer would you recommend for a college student?
This fall I 'm that majoring in technology assistance, which requires the use of most of the Windows programs. One of my classes is a course, so a I 'online; m. who is studying the possibility of buying a laptop. Mac 's is becoming increasingly popular but use Windows programs. You can get Windows programs on a Mackintosh? What laptop suggestions? Includes the cost of the laptop, if possible. Thank you.
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what is the largest size monitor for a laptop?
I want to get a laptop with the largest monitor available. I'm not interested in a 14 "monitor and the like. What is the biggest display format that know for a laptop, thanks. And ps: what it means when people talk of linking their computer to their TV? What's that all about? What happens? Thank you.
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What are the minimum laptop requirements for running world of warcraft?
Let me know if any of you out there run the world of Warcraft on your laptop? What are spec. and how does it work? If running most of defective a table then I 'm not interested. I want to know what the run will leave the DISTORTION OF SPEED and make it work well on my laptop. Also, please take note that the Burning Crusade is emerging. I don 't know if they' information published on the requirements of VE that, but if you could keep this it 'd be appreciated. Thank you.
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Dell Inspiron 8100

Today, we had a Dell Inspiron 8100 come into the shop with 2 issues:
- THE REAR FANS WERE NOT SPINNING
- THE VIDEO WAS 1/4 NORMAL SIZE DURING START UP.
- After using a can of Dust Off on the back fans, I noticed they were not spinning as freely as they should. I ordered a new set of Dell Part# 068RU fans and installed them. Installation of these fans is pretty intense, you have to remove everything to get to them. For some reason DELL decided to place the plugs for the fans underneath the motherboard! So, there is your $90.00 in labor right there. The client also wanted Windows XP installed on the laptop, which they provided. Then I installed a program for DELL FAN control in XP.
- After configuring the FANS I installed the new drivers for the nVIDIA go display adapter and re sized the screen to 1024 X 768. It worked fine after that. The Dell Inspiron 8100’s have what is called “optimal resolution”, it is designed to be run at 1600 X 1200. If you just want to re size it with the current driver installed, hold the FN key and F7 at the same time. It will maximize your screen.
How do i set up xbox live with internet connection sharing through my laptop?
I Xbox 360 and xbox live. I installed the connection iternet you again through my laptop to play the xbox in tension and has worked for about a week, that is, until you go to Columbus and I bring my xobx 360 and the portable computer with . To use the Internet to my hotel I had to change many settings on my laptop, similar to installing a vpn. When I returned to my home, my Xbox 360 connected to my laptop as I had had before, my xbox wouldn 'in tension; work t. Anyone who knows fix this? Help gradual wpuld response. And use the wireless Internet on my laptop and I can hook my 360 directly to the modem as it is about 150 feet away.
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How come my laptop battery flashes both 25% and 75% when I press the button on the battery?
My laptop hasn 't working lately to the power of the battery and I want to know if it' problem of SA with the battery real or my laptop. As I said, the key power battery DIRECTLY TO THE BATTERY is pointing 25% and 75% and that doesn 't meant to me. Thanks in advance for your help!
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I wish to connect my laptop to a battery. How can I do this? What is the capacity of the battery?
I am a committed travel. I sell VCDs and CDROMs from my truck (unit? Mobile). I would like to connect my laptop to Dell Sempron to a battery outside to view the CD to my clients at trade fairs and exhibitions. A car battery for normal potr? Food my laptop for several hours every day? This will complete? the battery? gi? in laptop? Can I connect the external battery to the truck so that ups when the vehicle is running?
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How can I close my dell laptop and still run windows from my 2nd monitor without going into Standby?
I have my portable computer of the Inspiron with a 19 "monitor side entered. The monitor is the primary screen and when I close the laptop, comes in support. Isn 't there a sense that you can close the laptop and it' s still running? How can I do this?
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How do I hookup a wireless laptop and a wired desktop to my cable modem?
I have a brand new laptop from Dell with Dell Wireless 1370 internal (802.11b / g, 54Mbps5) and a pi? old table. I want to connect the laptop without wires. So I need a router and a wireless access point. However, I would also have a wall inside the firewall?. All have their router's firewall protection? ? We produced the type of wireless access point router's firewall on the market that has all three in one?
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O.S.:Windows® XP,Windows® XP 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit),Windows 7 32bit,Windows 7 64bit
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File Size: 3463 KB
Realtek Realtek LAN Driver
O.S.:Windows 7 32bit,Windows 7 64bit
LAN Driver Version: 5.754 (2010/04/16)
File Size: 3155 KB
Realtek Realtek PCIe LAN Driver
O.S.:Windows® XP 32bit,Windows® XP 64bit
BIOS Version: F9 (2009/06/19)
File size: 547 KB
Support Xpress BIOS Rescue function
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F8 (2008/07/10)
File size: 458 KB
Update CPU microcode (Support Intel Wolfdale/Yorkfield E0-stepping CPU)
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F7 (2007/11/29)
File size: 444 KB
Fix: Some of 1000 GB (1TB) HDDs will be detected size error.
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F6 (2007/11/05)
File size: 444 KB
Fix PS2 keyboard compatibility issue Support Intel 45nm Yorkfield CPU
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F5 (2007/09/07)
File size: 435 KB
Fix PS2 keyboard compatibility issues
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F3 (2007/07/18)
File size: 426 KB
Better compatibility for over clock
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F2 (2007/06/20)
File size: 421 KB
Add support for new SPI flash vendor
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
BIOS Version: F1 (2007/06/11)
File size: 421 KB
First Release
Update CPU ID/Micro codes in new BIOS means?
[1] To support new series of CPUs, or [2] To support the same CPU but with new stepping.
CPU support of motherboard is consist of BIOS and hardware design, detail CPU support information please see CPU support list.
What is a BETA?
BETA describes a new version that is reliable yet may not include all the features of the final product. During this phase we are previewing new features and gathering customer input to insure our product provides the best experience possible.
Audio Driver Version: 5.10.0.5010 (2006/10/03)
File Size: 30589 KB
Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )
O.S.:Windows 2000,Windows® XP,Windows Sever 2003
How can I fix my laptop sound card/audio so it works without having to apply pressure to the laptop?
I 'm which has some difficulties? with audio on my laptop pavilion zv5255us dell'HP. The sound card / audio functions in order to know it 's not a problem with the driver, but I can? usually get only sound when I apply pressure to the laptop, next to the headphone. There? when evidence seems to listen through the speakers and through headphones. I 'VE the recently bought a turtle beach audio amigo advantage to help the situation and it works great with headphones but I don' t think there 'sense of SA run it through my laptop speakers. As travel m? Lto I don 't want the obligation to buy external speakers to listen to audio without headphones but are willing to do this if necessary. I should also note that buying a new laptop for about a year cos? don 't want to do all the repairs / updates on this expensive laptop. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
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