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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:16 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>Upgrade RAM on netbook?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23378426</link>
<description><![CDATA[How hard is it to upgrade RAM on a dell mini10v?  I was thinking I may use one of these http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5614485  http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ValueRAM+-+512MB+PC2700+DDR+Laptop+Memory+Module/9414341.p?id=1218101177395&skuId=9414341

But on a scale of 1-10 how hard is it?  1 being easy and fun 10 being you would rather be skeined alive and rolled in salt than do that again.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-22 09:48:07</pubDate>
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<title>What brand Laptop to get?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23372333</link>
<description><![CDATA[Looking to get a new laptop, not sure what brand to get or what I should be looking for?

Used for;
Web
email
excel
word

games, like warcraft.   

Hp has rather good deals I have seen.

Thanks]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-20 18:40:41</pubDate>
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<title>ACER: Intel Core 2 Duo vs.  Intel Core i7 720QM laptops</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23271627</link>
<description><![CDATA[NOTE: please keep this  post if there is a double post!

I really need some input from you guys on making a final decision on these two laptops.

I cannot decide between these two top of line Acer laptops below

Acer Aspire AS8730-6951 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8600(2.40GHz)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115548

PROS

-$500 less!!! I got a great deal on this one and could not find it cheaper anywhere!

- It has the finger print technology and the other doesn't for some reason.

CONS
- Not true 1080p (max is 1680 x 945)
- Core 2 duo (not really a con but it's not Core i7 like the other)
-DDR2 vs. DDR3

Acer Aspire AS8940G-6865 Intel Core i7 720QM(1.60GHz)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115679

PROS
- Core i7 (4 native cores instead of 2 and with HT tech and larger L2 cache, just all around better processor able to turbo to 2.89 GHz)

-NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M dedicated graphics (This was rated as a tier one high-performance gpu by a couple sites while the other laptop is only performance. Also 40nm vs the others 65nm)

- Up to 3 hrs vs the other 2.5 but I don't really care

- True 1080p HD (1920 x 1080)

-DDR3 vs the others DDR2

- Blue Ray

- looks snazzier but blue lights may be annoying after a while if i can't adjust them.

CONS
- $500 more and I will be paying a premium.
- No finger print tech
-Processor still just 45nm
-Weighs more

The biggest difference between the two is about $500

I know I will be paying a premium for Core i7 but it is the latest and greatest. On the other hand I really don't want to pay $500 extra. I could get another laptop/PC or very large display or put that towards a projector or just save my money in the bank.

The Core 2 Duo is a fabulous deal but I will be behind the times immediately and I know I want to keep this laptop for at least 2-3 years (probably 3). I like to keep up to date on my computer technicals. I'm really aiming for the 32nm Sandy Bridge processors with quad cores or higher, I'm skipping Arrandale.

So do you guys think the Acer Aspire AS8730-6951 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo P8600(2.40GHz) is good enough? It's gotten rave reviews and is a stellar deal. It can handle a lot even high performance games at max settings from what I've read.]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-10-31 17:06:59</pubDate>
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<title>looking to purchase netbook</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Guys I'm looking to purchase a netbook I would like to know if any of you have any recommendations. Its seems from my research that Asus, MSI, Acer, and HP are the big players. I would like a netbook that has a decent wireless nic, and also something that I can change out the os on most of them come with Windows XP home or Windows 7 Starter I want something that has decent driver support basically I plan on installing Windows XP Pro or Windows 7 Enterprise. Also have any of you guys had any problems installing via an external dvd drive]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-20 22:11:43</pubDate>
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<title>Netbooks Anyone?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have been thinking about getting one for travel.  A friend has the Samsung NC10 and I love it, has a nice keyboard, 1gb ram and 1.6 ghz atom processor and 6 cell battery.  All netbooks specs seem to be the same but has anyone played with a few different models to see which really infact has the best one out there.  Verizon FIOS is sending me one for upgrading my service and its a hp compaq so I'm not sure if I will keep it.  Thanks...
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<pubDate>2009-09-04 11:29:36</pubDate>
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<title>Which Laptop?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23371060</link>
<description><![CDATA[It was suggested, I re-post this over in this forum.  Here is the choice:

Laptop #1 ($724):

Intel Core Duo P7450 (2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
4 GB shared dual channel DDR2 at 800MHz
320GB Sata Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
15.6 WLED Widescreen display XGA (1366x768)
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
High Definition Audio 2.o
Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 Wireless-N mini card
8x CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD +/-R Drive)
10/100 network card
1.3 MP integrated Web Cam
7-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDHD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD)
3 USB 2.0 ports
15-pin VGA
Audiojacks (1 line out; 1 mic in).
34mm ExpressCard slot

Laptop 2 ($729):

Intel Core Duo P7450 (2.13GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
4 GB shared dual channel DDR2 at 800MHz
500GB Sata Hard Drive (7200 RPM)
15.6" High Definition (720p) LED Display
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD
Soundblaster X-fi Hi Def Audio - Software enabled
Intel 5300 Ultimate-N Half Minicard (3x3)
8x Slot load CD/DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD +/-R Drive)
10/100/1000 network connector (RJ-45)
2.0 MP integrated Web Cam
8-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDHD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD, SDIO)
HDMI connector
2 USB 2.0 ports
1 USB/eSata combination port
4-pin IEEE 1394 port
15-pin VGA
Audiojacks (1 line in; 1 line out; 1 mic in).
34mm ExpressCard slot

This is a replacement for a Dell Latitude D620 (Intel T2300 1.66GHz; 504MB RAM). The D620 is having some hardware issues ( the power connector on the back is no longer functioning and we're using a port replicator to supply it power) and it's starting to get really wonky and slow (despite using Norton Security and Utilities).

Use is by an elementary school teacher for:

a. creation of lesson plans (MS Word);
b. remotely connecting to employer network for email; grading; etc.
c. web surfing (both for lesson plan creation, work ideas, personal)'

Although NOT currently available in her classroom - there is the possibility (though no guarantee) that she'll have SmartBoard or LCD projector in her classroom. What this means is that some multi-media functions (pictures of kids doing projects, etc.) *might* be useful.

Hard drive size isn't that big of a deal - her current laptop (Windows XP) is only 60GB and she's only using about 10GB. (note: we have home desktop which is the real storage place for our personal stuff).]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-20 14:53:20</pubDate>
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<title>Best OS for netbook?</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23355433</link>
<description><![CDATA[What id the best os for netbooks?  I don't really have any reason for asking just wondering.  My little brother has xp, two of my friends have vista(yeah vista on a netbook), There is ubuntu, and google is working on one. 
     From wikipedia: "Chrome OS will rely on cloud computing, with most, if not all applications residing on remote servers, rather than on the device itself."]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-17 17:07:57</pubDate>
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<title>Replacement Dell Mini 10 Batteries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[I have a Dell Mini 10 - green designer pattern on the top, part of the Red [Product] line - and it only came with a bring little battery that gets about 2 hours on a charge.  I would like to get a second battery, preferably bigger and with a longer life.  I have done searches for batteries on Ebay and Amazon, but have only come up with adapters.  Is there a 6-cell or 9-cell third party battery available for the Dell Mini 10?

I had no trouble finding one for my Averatec Buddy (rebranded MSI Wind) last year, but the Dells seem harder to match up for some reason.  Perhaps I am just looking in the wrong place?

Thanks!]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-18 09:35:02</pubDate>
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<title>Ok, so you have $1500 and you need 2 laptops...</title>
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<description><![CDATA[So my wife's company has a program that contributes some money to an account to be able to be spent on office items or things to make working easier, better, etc and laptops are on that list. 

She currently has a balance of $1500 that needs to be spent by December or it goes away.

I am trying to determine if I should go ahead and get 1 really nice laptop ($1k-ish) and then another decent laptop ($500-ish). The lower end would be used for more of browsing, facebook, maybe some picture editing, etc.

The other would be used for connecting to our TV in the living room at times(hdmi needed), some video editing, gaming (decent graphics needed), etc

The other plan could be just to buy 2 of the same laptop at around 700-ish, if I can find one that has the above requirements as well (hdmi, graphics, etc)

Anyway, I guess my question is, what would you do? Anyone have any receommendations for specific laptops? I'm not so familair with the newer processors in the dual core / quad core realm, so I don't know the "Don't get X because it has no onboard cache", "don't get Y because its just an overclocked Z", that kinda thing.

Anyway, if anyone has any recommendations, I'd gladly listen.

Thanks!

(anything left over would likely go to a wireless printer)

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<pubDate>2009-11-17 10:51:59</pubDate>
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<title>How (Not) To Clean a Laptop</title>
<link>http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,23347629</link>
<description><![CDATA[Got this the other day, thought you might enjoy it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBarOW8284Y
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Te audire non possum. Musa sapientum fixa est in aure! ]]></description>
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<pubDate>2009-11-16 09:26:40</pubDate>
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