Posts by tombo77

You can't be serious Dell Machina! Sacrifice the funtion and power in order to buy "peace of mind" for two years? I say spend the warranty money on a better system and take your chances. The lappy will in all likely hood last...

I used to be one of those "third party" techs under a XEROX contract. The "training" consisted of taking a notebook/PC apart and putting it back together! I'd have a computer tool kit ready if you buy the onsite....

I just bought a "powered" USB2 port replicator with 4 ports. It uses both inputs on the Dell. One is used for added power to the replicator when needed. It is small and works well.

In a word...N O N E!! YOu don't need a warranty! Save your money. If your machine gets past the year warranty...in MOST cases it will be fine for years after that. Don't pay your tight money for "what ifs" pay for What IS!...

Unless you are an extreme gamer on the bleeding edge who needs to see the bit of paint peeling on a window or a gnat scampering across a finely textured hardwood floor...the Quadro will be fine for gaming...very fine. And thats based...

Wow...And people were laughing at me for getting and touting the SXGA. All the while I try to be the voice of reason...rather than just having to have the best on paper. (Which two months later is not the best anymore anyway) I...

I have always used AC whenever available first, even on the Sony which gets great battery life. I loook at batteries as "convienience power" when you cannot plug it in. I just bought this IRiver and it has an unreal...

Yeah Im "listening" But I don't usually do dumb things like spill drinks or even drink anywhere near my lappy, nor do I handle it drunk.......If I do something stupid.I'll take full responsibility. Usually you only do a really...

Im playing FS2002, Vice City, COD, Medal of Honor, Sim City 4, MAX Payne II and more on the 64 MB version. A friend has the 32 MB cersion and is playing FS2004 well. and a few others I mentioned. Yes you will have to let the computer...

Yeah the Toshiba is the way to go. I actually was thinking of putting one in the Sony. That drive is pretty slow noticably over the 5400. Then Im going to buy a 2.5" case with FW/USB and use the 4200rpm stock drive as a small...