Posts by andy2434

Stick with the WSXGA+. It will afford you better overall viewing quality. Especially, if you tend to read a lot. My brother has the WUXGA and he thinks that it is great. Personally, it's a strain on my eyes.

Sweet . . . Enjoy your new rig!

I have used Apricorn many times with success. http://www.apricorn.com/product_details.php?ID=220

Pricing looks right. How much cheaper can it be had for?

Well, I went ahead and purchased the Seagate 100 gb 5400 rpm hd. Didn't want to wait any longer for the 7200rpm. Actually, I figured since I have the mobile need, I'll use the 5400 rpm as another external when the 7200 rpm comes...

ATI(All in wonder) 9600 Pro Turbo . . . If you mean something like a 64mb Nvidia GeForce FX Go5200 vs. a 128mb ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Pro Turbo, I can personally say that it is very much as Tummy has stated. Perhaps, even more akin...

Hmm . . . That may or may not increase the longevity of the battery. However, what happens if you are running your rig and the AC power goes out? Depending on what I was using my rig for, at the time, I wouldn't want to test any...

Quote: Originally Posted by Wiz33 In that case, get a laptop cooler that powers off USB. They are fairly quiet. If so, check out the Vantec LapCool2.

Yes . . . dl and install Firefox. I run Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware, as well. That combo works quite well for me.

Agreed, copper is the best and most practical conductor. Xchus, K factor, eh? Sounds as if you are paying close attention in class. I trust your ME studies prove to be productive. The best to you with regard to your continued studies.