Recent content by WannaZO6

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    how many people here are happy with their inspiron 8200?

    I haven't had any problems with mine, I've been using it nearly 24/7 since early September.
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    Building a specialized PC Need Opinions

    for the wireless you could just get wireless nics for both computers and connect in ad-hoc mode. for such a short range that should be a very reliable connection. if you want something basic like that id look at a lower end dell. it will be nicely put together and easily meet your requirements.
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    How hot should my 8200 run?

    I was playing SimCity 4 and my computer just shut off. I think it was runnig too hot because I let it chill for a minute and it booted back up just fine. What kind of temperatures should it be running at? Its an Inspiron 8200 with a 1.6ghz P4-M. Its at 47 C now but when I booted it back up...
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    Help with Nero....

    definately get the new version, all you have to do is install the update while your registered copy is still installed and you dont even need your cd key. i had a bunch of problems with my TDK until i got the new version.
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    Should OEMs remove the floppy from their standard list of parts on new machines now?

    Well stated, many of the people at my school and work still use floppies. I have moved on to a USB pen drive, but floppies are still handy sometimes.
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    New Alienware case...check this out!

    I hope some case manufacturers use this for inspiration, hopefully we?ll see some really nice stuff in the near future.
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    usb thumb drives

    I have a Soyo Cig@r 64MB and its awesome. I've never had any problems with it and it makes transfering files very easy. I got mine from Newegg.com.
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    Fastest Computer Spawns High-Tech Race

    Impossible, as soon as the computer predicted what women think, it would have to start over again because it changed completely. :)
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    Post Your Laptop(')s Battery Run Time.

    Dell Inspiron 8200, P4, 1.6 ghz 3 hours, dont know max, 5 it really depends on what im doing though, if its dvd then i can watch the whole movie, if its warcraft during class i'll definately need a recharge before my next class.
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    Unlimited money, build me your dream machine.

    definately get a really nice LCD projector so you can play UT2003 on the side of your house.
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    KDS, the worst monitor manufacteur ever

    Same here. I've had my VS-190i for about a year and a half without problems.
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    Palm IIIx

    Dont try to overclock. It wont help that much anyway and probably wont work, I've seen many fried Palms because of overclocking attempts. As for apps... www.freewarepalm.com http://www.palmgamingworld.com/ http://showtimes.jrray.org/ - gets movie listings off the net, and parses it so it can...
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    Dell: Who needs a floppy disk? Dell offering USB memory key has option for laptops

    I have a 64 MB thumb drive and it does no completely replace floppy but comes in very handy when files (bigger that 1.44 MB) need to be transfered quickly. A main advantage is the ability to work with Mac. My little sister has an iBook and it works flawlessly with my Inspiron 8200. It may...
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    Is there a force feedback mouse?

    I think they are called iFeel mice.
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    one year later - console wars

    you dont have to pay for ethernet on a ps2. all you need is a usb adapter. a friend of mine plays madden all the time with the adapter, just hook it up to your router and it cruises