Posts by alpuzz

Just wondering whether the internal wireless on a Tecra 9000 could be upgraded via a mini PCI card and if so, how much would such an upgrade cost? I know we could just get a PC card for a lot less, but for our application, it would be...

The subject says it all. I want to check a number of computers to verify whether they're running in dual channel mode. I know that the boards are capable of dual channel operation. Some of these machines have a pair of 500 meg...

Hello, We recently deployed new Tecra M5 machines in our office, and ever since deployment, we've been noticing an odd problem. Basically, the machines are prone to random hangs, typically in Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by themessenger500 could you get a little attach-on flat speaker bar or something peripheral? that would greatly expand your options and sound quality too. a little bit of duct tape... anyway i...

Hi, I guess the subject pretty much sums it up. I'm in the market for a machine weighing 4 pounds or less. It doesn't have to be the latest and greatest, and I'm not opposed to buying refurb or used. As an example, one of the...

Firstly, Thanks very much to everyone who has responded. I think I'm definitely going to take a closer look at theAsus V6va. If we decide to go that route, which resellers should we consider in the US? Thanks, --Al

Hi all, I'm currently helping a friend who is in the market for a new machine, and would appreciate any recommendations that fit the following profile: She is a student and will be carrying the machine to class; However, she also...

Hi G00nter, Thanks for the response. I haven't read that URL but will do so now. I'm assuming these cards are supported under Ubuntu only because they have both been supported for years under Fedora. Then again, you know what they...

Hi, I am attempting to install Ubuntu 5.10 on a Tecra 8100. I have two pc card Nics, a Netgear Fa410, and an Orinoco gold Wireless adaptor. The installer won't detect either one-- it's almost as if pc card services are not being...

Hi, A friend of mine just placed an order today for an Inspiron 700m. The unit was initially $2025, but she used a 25% off coupon code we got from here on the deals thread. this brought the "to the door" cost of the unit...