http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:28:01 +0000 30 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71420-best-os-for-a-netbook/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:30 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71420-best-os-for-a-netbook/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71342-laptop-tv/
I have a 60" RCA HDTV with DVI (not HDMI). Here is a picture of the back...



What type of output will work with this TV?

I know S-Video will, but I would like to get a better picture.

I have heard that if the laptop has a VGA output it will work. Confirm or deny!

Please talk laymans. and ALL details are appreciated!

Thanks!]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:07:56 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71342-laptop-tv/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71333-display-issue-with-gateway-7426gx-laptop/
I have a Gateway 7426GX laptop that the display is not working correctly at this time. The display shows blocks of numbers instead of the desktop. With some determination and trial and error, you can navigate enough to get it enter safe mode but it is impossible to use at this time. I am not sure if the monitor is bad or not, and Gateway is their usual no useful entity when the computer is out of warranty. Any suggestions?]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:22:13 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71333-display-issue-with-gateway-7426gx-laptop/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71326-dell-inspiron-1545-loosing-wifi-connection/
the wifi router is an apple time capsule

every 20 minutes the laptop looses connection to the wifi and it is a complete mystery as to why (like the IP address is being revoked/not renewed)

the win7 diagnose the problem wizard will repair the connection but then it will die 20minutes later, grrrrr

i configured the wifi card to run on b/g mode (default settings were only run at

other than that im not sure what else could be causing the drop every 20 mins

any thoughts?]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:35:32 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71326-dell-inspiron-1545-loosing-wifi-connection/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71263-help/ Can I use that delete key,instead of the one to my far right,next to enter, at the bottom ?
That delete key is fundamental to-ctrl-alt-del command,that is the concern..
I want to cancel it some how,because I deleted stuff did not want to.
Not every one had the opportunity to learn how to type correctly with teachers along the way
the mistakes people with a lifetime doing this stuff never made,we,the ones who badlearn
in our 50s is often occurrence.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:05:49 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71263-help/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71124-biggest-and-best-laptop/ I am looking to purchase a new laptop and I need one that would be able to burn a DVD, edit photos, and surf the net all while not slowing down to snail speed. I am not concerned about the cost as long as it is the mac daddy laptop. Please tell me what specs I would need on a laptop to accomplish these and please be specfic. PC only advice please. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:22:06 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71124-biggest-and-best-laptop/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71073-advice-for-new-laptop-dell-studio-17-vs-sager-np8760/
Core i7-820 processor
4GB ram
500 GB 7200 RPM HD
17.3 in screen

Both Dell and Sager have laptops that are almost identical when it comes to the above configuration. Although, dell has radeon graphics card and sager uses NVidia. The configured dell costs about $1789 and the Sager costs $2278. (Dell has a few cool things the sager doesn't like back lit keyboard)

I would like a laptop that will last for the next 7-10 years, as far as hardware goes. I understand that the technology may not last that long. My issue is I am afraid that Dell will use cheaper no name parts for the motherboard, ram, harddrive etc. which may not last as long as the Sager parts. Also, I don't know if they both use the same process for cooling the chip and heat is a concern. I am sure the Sager is a better machine but is it really $500 better? We use Dells at work and they are such pieces of junk, but they are lattitudes which may be nothing like the studio line. Also my husband used to work at best buy tech bench and he said it was always Dell, HP and Sony's that filled the shelves to be fixed. Of course they are probably the three most sold brands and the people buying them may not be as likely to fix their own as someone who buys a sager, acer, toshiba etc. I am really not sure what to do. I don't want to spend this kind of money and regret it 3-4 years from now. Any advice between these two?]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:42 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/71073-advice-for-new-laptop-dell-studio-17-vs-sager-np8760/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70887-new-class-of-netbooks/
I am in the market for a small - but cheap - laptop.
I've determined that the "netbooks" don't have enough power, capacity, or "n" wi-fi.

But there seems to be a new class of 11.6" laptops that are small, use better processors, have larger disks, etc.; but still are light (~3 lb) and cheap (under $600).
Examples are the Acer Aspire 1810, Toshiba Satellite T115-S1100, etc.

Does anyone have a "name" for this new class yet? Super netbooks?
More importantly, has anyone reviewed them ...and would care to voice an opinion on the best of the bunch?

Thanks.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:45:05 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70887-new-class-of-netbooks/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70686-hp-dv9000-lemon-series/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:53:13 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70686-hp-dv9000-lemon-series/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70658-what-kind-of-multimedia-laptop-should-i-get-lenovo-or-dell/ ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:24:02 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70658-what-kind-of-multimedia-laptop-should-i-get-lenovo-or-dell/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70320-laptop-ram-upgrade/ I have sony vaio vgn-cr363, it has 2gb ram .Can i upgrade it? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:50:56 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70320-laptop-ram-upgrade/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70349-suggest-a-good-laptop-for-my-needs-please/ Can anyone here please suggest me some decent configuration as i m planning to buy a new acer notebook?
I use adobe photoshop, MS office and also do a little bit of gaming.
So please suggest according to this.
Thanks in advance.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:54:41 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70349-suggest-a-good-laptop-for-my-needs-please/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70165-beware-of-toshiba-netbooks/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:51 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70165-beware-of-toshiba-netbooks/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70130-buy-a-new-laptop/
I wish to buy a new laptop with the following features

- full keyboard
- Intel Core2Duo
- I plan to use Windows 7 64bit Home Premium
- Minimum 4GB RAM which should be expandable to at least 8GB
- 15.6 screen size
- Separate graphic card - good to have but not mandatory

I will be using the laptop for the following purposes
- web development using MS technologies
- internet surfing
- Office applications
- watching movies
- some audio video editing (mostly home videos)

Can anyone suggest a new laptop along with the model number for the above mentioned specs and activities.

Thanks and regards]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:37:15 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70130-buy-a-new-laptop/ http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70033-help-with-toshiba-satellite-netbook-purchase/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:04 +0000 http://forums.pcworld.com/index.php?/topic/70033-help-with-toshiba-satellite-netbook-purchase/