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    Small notebook with dvi output or large resolution output

    HDMI can get just as high resolution as DVI. In fact the standards are very similar, HDMI just passes audio as well. It's arguable that neither standard is great, but unfortunately HDMI is here to stay. If you don't have an HDMI port on the monitor, you can pick up HDMI to DVI cables assuming...
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    Netbook question

    I've used netbooks to stream and decode 1080p through the HDMI out and natively on the screen. It works great provided you can be sure to get hardware acceleration to work. If not it's guaranteed to stutter. The easiest program I got to work was MPC-HC (media player classic - home cinema).
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    Convince me not to get a Macbook Pro

    The problem I've run into with many people (myself included) is that just not everything is available in OSX. Then your left with dual booting into windows just for 1 proprietary or work related program. As far as core usability, web browsing and looking at regular documents goes...Ubuntu is...
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    Netbook question

    Try the Asus 1015PN at Amazon, looks like it's about $350 now.
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    New laptop advice... Sager/Clevo?

    The new Sagers will be great machines, of course you have to wait for the SB thing to blow over. The nice thing is that for lower models they have some good screens available.
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    Monkey's Uncle! MacBooks get Core iX CPUs.

    BD & HDMI aren't great specs from a technical standpoint. But for the time being they are fairly well integrated into the A/V industry. Now that the PC/laptop industry is catching up you could say it's "standard" because it's being carried over from the other industry.
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    NEW Dell XPS Line with Sandy Bridge & 3D

    Glad to see they are updating their line, means Sandy Bridge is really coming for sure! Just kidding, but I also think those lines look less than desirable. Although people will buy Dell just because of the name, I think they need good products or at least ones that are distinguished from the...
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    Where can I buy a WINXP Laptop?

    Dell or Newegg offer usually good refurbished laptops. But another obvious solution is to buy a new laptop and install XP onto it. Or have you tried running your programs in "compatibility mode"? This isn't really a fix that always works, but the problem with keeping an outdated OS is that...
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    Having recent problems with laptop. Possible RAM or HDD problem.

    If it passes tests that doesn't always mean hardware won't fail. But the best you can do is back up and wait for something to really happen. I would suggest reviewing and trying out different display drivers for your video card. Many times an update will fix something, or if you just recently...
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    Upgrade MacBook Pro 13"?

    It should be easy to see that the people that buy Apple are not just idiots being tricked. They actually provide a solid laptop, and lets face it MOST people don't need bleeding edge specs. They need something usable which combines ergonomics and lots of other things like the multitouch...
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    Replacing ASUS 1001P screen

    In general it would be best to either send it to Asus, or to sell it off for parts. If neither are an option you can replace it yourself. They key is to go slow and have a good set of small screwdrivers. Of course you'll also realize, once you get it apart, taking it apart again is a breeze...