Posts by ElecEagle

Not to Vista ...problem solved.

You guys are right. I finally looked at the piece and it is some kind of IDE pin to IDE edge connector. I guess that's not going to work for me. Was hoping to be able to put my 100GB 7200RPM IDE into my E1705 which has a SATA...

Depends on how good a friend he is. I could see letting it go to a good friend for $999, someone you know who could really use it. If he is just a so-so acquaintance kind of friend and just looking for a good deal, I'll second the...

To keep a long story short, I'm in need of one of those little IDE/PATA to SATA converter dongle things that plug right into the hard drive and allows it to be used inside a Dell notebook. I know there is such a thing because Dell sent...

I'm not sure how consistent they are ...I got a 60GB IDE/PATA 7200rpm drive -with the SATA adapter- back when I bought my i6000, but recently got a 160GB SATA 5400rpm drive with my E1705. ...but, yes, that drive you linked should work...

I'd save yourself a lot of money and concentrate on getting a good, comfortable carrier. I use roller bags for both my systems because ...well, I'm old and can get away with it :P

Quote: Originally Posted by nye QUESTION: On the 9400 screen options... is the 17inch Wide Screen XGA+ Display matte?! that would be sweet. unless Wide Screen XGA+ != WXGA+? Wide Screen...

Quote: Originally Posted by nye Why is it more expensive to start with the lowest pre-build laptop and then adding things? i.e. If I started with the "GOOD" pre-customized 6400 and select the same things as...

It seems to me the key here is whether or not you were actually informed at the time of purchase that the reseller contracted their warranty and extended warranty services to a 3rd party. If you were so informed, this would...

'Chirping' can mean the fan bearings are going out, but probably just means you need to introduce it to a can of compressed air.