Recent content by rsatat

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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    Thank you Zap, will check it out.
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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    I am not concerned about space too much. If the Intel is better (firmware updates etc) and faster than the Kingston I will go with the Intel, but if both are same in terms of performance and features, I dont mind going with the Kingston. Needed some direction as I am not upto speed on SSDs.
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    150$ budget - Which SSD for Laptop?

    Hi, I have a Sony Vaio VGN C22GH, 1.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 with 2Gb RAM. I wanted to speed it up by getting a SSD for it. It currently runs Vista Home. Can you suggest which SSD I should opt for? I have seen the Intel 40Gb and the Kingston 64Gb that could be within my budget...
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    HD Media Player Options

    I certainly want to keep it way simpler than having to use a PC (:)) and was thinking he PS3 will give the kids more gaming options than just the wii. The built in N Wireless for the O!Play sounds good too.
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    HD Media Player Options

    I am leaning towards the WD Live and am realizing that my intent to maybe converge on a multi-utility product like a PS3 or a neoHD receiver cum media player may not cut it... Thanks tw1164 for those great comparisons
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    HD Media Player Options

    I have the Optoma HD 70 and it has a HDMI port. I have the Sony HT connected to a Sony 27 CRT - not yet to the Sony HD LCD and only when needed to the Projector. I got to check out the eGreat and the Xtreamer yet.
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    HD Media Player Options

    I am on the lookout for a media player to play digital content - movies - avi, mp3, mkv etc Need some advice on whether PS3 will be a better option or should I just settle on the WD Live? Been reading a lot of posts here and am confused. Also are receivers such as the neoHD an even better...
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    Is the Sony Memory Stick Pro better than a Compact Flash? I have a Vaio laptop so was considering going for the Sony stick instead of a CF.
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    Thanks folks for all the tips. Will get a CF, Strap, Camera Case for starters. rs
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    Sony Alpha A100 on the way

    My Sony Alpha is on the way from Ritz Camera and now I need to get some accessories. I bought the basic A100K Kit (Body + 18-70 lens). I need to know whats the best CF card I should get? I read somewhere that the 2Gb card is compatible. Can I get a higher capacity card as long as it is Type...
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    Core? Duo vs Core 2 Duo

    Whats the difference between the Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processors? I am specifically looking at Intel® Core? Duo Processor T2050 (1.60 GHz) vs Intel Core?2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66 GHz) I checked intel.com and found only T2300 to compare with the T5500 and it does not seem to be...
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    I have an option on the 15 inch but am getting this for my wife and she wants it to be light in weight. Thanks folks for all the replies, I am going with the Core 2 Duo.
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    Thanks for the reply. Price both are the same. I am getting 512Mb RAM on both. I will have to upgrade them at a later point. On the Vaio 13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT colour display Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Video Memory 128MB On the HP ATI Radeon Xpress 1150...
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    Laptop - Core?2 Duo T5500 or AMD TL50

    I have an option to select either a Sony VAIO with a Core 2 Duo T5500 processor or an HP with an AMD TL50 processor. These are the only 2 under consideration. I am unable to decide which one to get. Please help. I am kinda partial to the AMD because I have an Opteron 170 as a desktop at...
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    WD 1200JB - Not Detected after failed Zero Fill

    I have a seagate 8Gb drive that I bought in 1997 which is still going strong... Dont know about the quality of WD drives...