Posts by hook

Frys has 2GB Crusial sticks for $9.99 after rebate with free shipping right now: http://shop3.frys.com/product/5442679

From what I've read, the Vista disks are pretty much all the same (all versions are on the disk). The version you get is determined by the CD key you enter. If you don't enter a key during installation, you can pick from the various...

I had the same choice a month or so ago. I liked the built in webcam, that a dock can be purchased for the HP, the on-off button for the touchpad, the numeric keypad, and the Lightscribe drive. The big plus on the Dell's side was the...

My e1705 arrived today! That was quick (ordered Sunday night). Looks good so far. Rather than reformatting like I have always done in the past, I think I'll try the hack to get the preinstalled Media Center to join my domain. Once...

I think Microsoft Plus pack for Windows has an alarm clock feature that will wake the computer and play music.

Here's what I just ordered: Inspiron E1705 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T5600 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB) 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™ 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at...

A bit disappointed it doesn't support force-feedback but other than that, it's fun. I'll have to try it at my next LAN party (take a break from SWAT 4 for a few minutes)

nope. just plug it in and enable it on the display control panel. you can adjust its settings independently of the 9300's settings.

Is it this one?

Do you have Google or Microsoft desktop search installed? They will index your drive at various times causing lots of hard drive activity.