Posts by greccogirl

Hello All: I have a Dell 700M laptop. I use a Linksys router - when I first got this laptop it simply read the wireless connection and I had no problem getting on line. For some reason, now it says it is connected but when I open my...

I couldn't find the code, but did find a nice little utility under freeware that gives you code, and that worked. No, I didn't get CD's so I suppose I should do a backup CD for XP. Is it too late for that?

Thanks so much, it works like a charm. By the way, my laptop is trying to update Windows XP. It is asking for a windows genuine thing and a CD code. I can't find a CD for Windows XP in the box?? What is up? Is there a code somewhere?

Hi all; Just got my 700m - it has the extended five hour battery. Anyway, when I pull out the AC cord and go to battery, the screen dims. I hate this, how do I correct it?

Hi all; I'm trying to configure a 700M and use the max coupon off, it won't let me and just takes $300 off. What is wrong?

I've decided to keep the HP DV1000 - I love it so far. It is just a standard battery that it came with - any idea best price for a spare battery and what kind? Thanks

Actually I don't know what is up with Dell. They keep decreasing their coupons while increasing the price. I am going to stick with the HP DV 1000 for now. I've had it for two weeks, the whine is gone and the heat thing isn't so...

I was at Best Buy this weekend checking around. I am also considering a Dell 700M. Do you know anything about it? You can get a fairly well equipped one right now for about $1100.

Got a Linksys. Haven't tried it yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tommi I've heard that HP DV1000 has also heat problems. I recommend nc6120 with a SXGA+ screen instead (PT596AA or PZ513UA). No idea about the price, HPshopping is down. I'll check...