Posts by nycdude

Quote: Originally Posted by ProdigalSon what is that? does it really work well? Its suppose to protect your screen. People said that its glossy to look at and makes the screen clearer and brighter.

Quote: Originally Posted by Dead Duck If you press and hold the power button down for a few moments it should shut off. I did not hold the power button down for that long. More like 5 sec. The next time I...

Quote: Originally Posted by cmarcho also, at what point does it blue screen? Right after the bios info, or right when it switches to vga mode from the splash screen? I tried loading a analysis program called...

Quote: Originally Posted by gmnstrunr37 Power button? Tried that. NO go. Would not even budge.

Hi all, How do you restart the 8600 if you incurred a hard lock-up/ BSOD?? I tried about every key combo imaginable. This is my first laptop as I've always used desktops. please LMK Thanks

I never like the touchpad so I always plug in my usb mouse.

I received my new 8600 lappy yuesterday and noticed it upon booting to the winxp black background. I am not sure what is meant by a decent amount of leakage vs. tolerable. Try looking at the FAQ's but it seems there are pictures...

Quote: Originally Posted by Xarthan i got no mysterious discount! w00t! I got freebie-screwed! Me either. .. and I paid to upgrade to 1.6 to boot.

Looks like my 8600 purchase is about to be shipped to me today via Fedex overnight. It was in the "In Production" for the longest time but the other stages went by fast. Shipment date was Oct29. Thing is I don't remember...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel8600 What?? How an they do that? If theres no state tax in your state, how can they charge sales tax?? Nigel. If you chose a warranty plan where in home service is required,...