Posts by tbarrett

You can use the alternate config to enter your IP and turn off DHCP server at home. So, when you are at home, it will take the static IP, when you are on the road, it will take DHCP

sounds like a heat issue. If the fans are working fine, then possibly the heatsink on the CPU is the problem.

make sure direct X is updated and also update video drivers.

the processor usually cuts off power when it gets too hot to protect from damage

I agree with M1chael completely. He knows his stuff Do you work in IT M1chael? Here's a link to some nice notebook recommendations that I use quite a bit for my customers. http://www.websner.com/index.php?opt...d=23&Itemid=45 I...

It's looks OK but it was down a the last time I checked. Amazon's got it for $279. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B000VZCEUI It's a good external drive. I've used the 500gb versions and they are nice.

I haven't seen 10k hard drives for notebooks yet.

it's a very good price, but that depends on where it's from. Is it from a reputable dealer? or from a shady online site that may give you a returned or open box item.

Deadman, I got a couple recommendations for you. The IBM thinkpad is a business grade laptop that's built very rugged. Here's a link to amazon who currently has a nicely loaded one on sale and well within you budget. IBM T61 from...

what's wrong with your laptop?