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    Maddening challenge -Vaio NOTEBOOK

    Thank you. Yes it helps at least to understand that it is no small matter to change a drive on a laptop. I think once I am certain as to why kind of drive upgrade I could use I will give the laptop to a pro to effect the surgery. Thanks again for your consideration.
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    Maddening challenge -Vaio NOTEBOOK

    The PCG-Z505R is a nice notebook although slow (PII 266) and with now considered a tiny 6.4GB HD. I appreciate this laptop because it is so light and has such bright screen that I would love to keep it provided I can upgrade the HD that is fast running out of space. Believe or not, I could not...
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    Can we recover data on a non-working Hard Disk

    My overseas brother asked my help. He got an apparently dead Hard Disk or at least a drive that is not working. He needs to recover data from that drive. I admit I do not know much about data recovery except that there are some outfits that specialize in the field. Please help me understand...
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    IBM Customer Service Rocks

    The boss, thanks
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    Best Notebook

    Thanks. But I never heard of the company and they should at least clean up the typos.
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    IBM Customer Service Rocks

    He the Boss, why from Hong Kong. BTW, what are the best deals for an IBM Pentium M 15 inch svga. Any alternatives you may suggest for budget reasons. Thanks.
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    Help needed with replacing a HD on a SONY VAIO

    Many thanks. Your contribution and suggestions are much appreciated.
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    Help needed with replacing a HD on a SONY VAIO

    Much appreciated. Thanks. BTW, does the Z505R supports large HD, let's say 60GB 7200rpm? Thanks again.
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    Help needed with replacing a HD on a SONY VAIO

    I have an old but excellent SONY VAIO notebook PCG-Z505R - PII 366 (in spite of awful service and support from SONY). However its HD is only 6GB. I am thinking a 40 or 60 GB drive in replacement. I found some for around 99-119 bucks (Toshiba 4200rpm). 1. Any thought on the subject? 2. How...
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    Best Notebook

    Of course the question is for Silverpig, in case it was not clear.
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    HP's new ze2000, but not sonoma

    The rumor has it that HP Compaq will be announcing a new line up on Feb 5.
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    Best Notebook

    What is the exact model you got last week from IBM and with which CPU /chipset (dothan?). Any link to check full specs. Thanks.
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    NEED HELP WITH A COUPLE SONY VAIO NOTEBOOK ISSUES

    Thank you all for helping. In final resort I had to buy a new network adapter with USB connection as I could not get hold of a dongle, besides that SONY, contacted, confirmed availability and told me that that short dongle with 2 plugs of which one is an RJ45 costs $76 plus shipping. The...
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    NEED HELP WITH A COUPLE SONY VAIO NOTEBOOK ISSUES

    1. I lost the dongle that connects to the network adapter and hence could no longer access the internet and get my email. I spent literally several hours trying to find it and SONY customer support is unbelievably bad and I could not get anywhere with them. It is only a dongle for haven sake...
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    SONY VAIO Z505R replacement Drives?

    :(What are my replacement options? Could I for instance replace with a CDRW? Are they any source for buying them? Are they any place for reliable used replacement? ANy help and assistance on this issue is much appreciated. Thanks.
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    LOST floppy & CDROM drives for SONY VAIO PCG-Z505R

    :(What are my replacement options? Could I for instance replace with a CDRW? Are they any source for buying them? Are they any place for reliable used replacement? ANy help and assistance on this issue is much appreciated. Thanks.
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    Need serious help with annoying dispaly problem

    Sometimes while browsing (IE 6.0 version) I get boxes and triangles and other graphic forms instead of letters. I am baffled by this annoying problem. Any help is appreciated. Thanks:o
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    My kids computer going berserk - Help!!!

    System is an Athlon based system with 128MB and AK72 Acer motherboard, several hard disks and the now infamous CDROM/DVD 220E. For starter, it never loads at the first run when turning machine on. Needs always a second boost via reset button. Secondly, now when I instruct for "Shut Down", it...
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    Intranet Recommendations?

    I am planning a new venture and would like to have an intranet . I used to have HOTOFFICE and it was great and FREE. Do you have any to recommend, free or almost? Your attention and response are appreciated.:)
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    What would be the best deal for a quality Smartmedia 64MB?

    Why is it a wrong place. Is it not about BEST DEALS? So what is wrong about asking where to get a best deal. I do not get it!!!
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    What would be the best deal for a quality Smartmedia 64MB?

    I seem to run in circles between auctions and pricewa6tch. Any suggestions. Thanks.
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    Delta 12X DVD @ 39 bucks Hot or What?

    Which one does not support DMA? The Tosh or the Delta? Also while we are at it, and from yr experience, which decoder software is best and how to get it since the Newegg and others selling OEM items sell only the drive.
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    Delta 12X DVD @ 39 bucks Hot or What?

    Thank you much. It seems that there is no contest. i.e, forget about Delta and save the 39 bucks and aggravation related to a bad purchase decision. If there is any good DVD deal, pls let me know. Thanks again.
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    Delta 12X DVD @ 39 bucks Hot or What?

    Krex is offering as special a 12X DVD Delta player for 39 bucks. Never heard of Delta. Is it any good or how does it compare with DVD deals we are seeing these days. I am mounting a new computer on a tight budget and this may be good. Any thoughts?
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    PC100 vs 133, AGP2 vs AGP 4, MB BX vs.....HELP

    I am in the process of putting together a c'puter. I have started to assemble the pieces. 1. MB is MSI BXMaster, supposedly could go to 152? Mhz 2. A slot one CPU Intel 667EB 3. 128MB PC133 RAM 4. A Maxtor 5400 rpm UDMA33 and an IBM 7200rpm either AT66 or AT100 5. Contemplating to get a Matrox...
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    Is there a recommended SCSI + NIC 10/100 PCI Combo Card?

    They use to make them for ISA. Compaq and Solaris? I am trying to save a PCI slot and that is my justification for looking for a good combo card. Any guidance, comments, recommendations most welcome and appreciated. Thanks.
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    Is there a recommended SCSI + NIC 10/100 PCI Combo Card?

    They use to make them for ISA. Compaq and Solaris? I am trying to save a PCI slot and that is my justification for looking for a good combo card. Any guidance, comments, recommendations most welcome and appreciated. Thanks.
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    Is Axiontech safe for hot deals?

    I have dealt with them for several years and always got a good support and responsiveness, especially from Andrews. Ya, it is some time hard to get them on the phone, as sometimes entrepreneurs are. The best is to send them an email and they are quick to respond.
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    Would love to put my hands on a beta of Windows XP

    I am putting together a new machine and before I install a lot of applications, I would love to get a beta copy of Windows XP and try it out. Possible? Where and how?
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    Are HD ATA 100 downward compatible?

    If my MB is only ATA 33 or ATA 66 capable, could it still use Hard Disks that are ATA 100 albeit not with same performance?
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    Can I combine Pentium II 350, a MB 100-133 FSB and PC133 RAM?

    I am trying to put together another PC that would be based on a MSI Bxmaster with a BX chipset that is a 100+FSB and a Pentium II 350 from a previous unit and 256MB RAM PC133. Could it work? What would be the best set up? Thanks for your contribution. Keep the flame alive!
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    Looking to buy a new or used MSI BXMASTER MB. Pls help locate

    COuld you help me locate sources where I can get such a baby? Much appreciated.
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    Which MB? Guidance needed to buy motherboard

    I need to replace a Supermicro P6SLS. I had on it a PII 350 and all the other stuff like HD, CDROM, etc... When searching what is the best replacement board I could get and be able to use the parts I already have, I got confused. What is the best INTEL chipset for me? BX? While the PII is SLOT...
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    AOpen AK72 based system: an annoying GLITCH - Solution?

    I just bought an AK72 based system that has 64mb ram, an ATI expert 32MB Graphics card, audio on board, 2 HD, one SONY DVFD 220E, an Intel 10/100 LAN card...Enlight ...300W PS. When we turn on the machine, it start to load the bios and goes almost immediately to a blank screen with only a...
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    How to get A WIN98SE UPGRADE edition into a new computer

    I am expecting a new barebone without HD or OS. I have two other computers working on WIN98SE. What do I need to do to get the OS going because the WIN98SE I have is the upgrade version. I heard that is some ways to do so, without having the full version. But how? Any assistance...
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    HELP NEEDED with Supermicro MB Unlock keyboard.......

    No I am using standard keyboard
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    HELP NEEDED with Supermicro MB Unlock keyboard.......

    No I did not clear the cmos. Should I? Why?
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    HELP NEEDED with Supermicro MB Unlock keyboard.......

    System board is a Supermicro P6SLS, 32MB, PII 300,I was trying to add a new HD to my kids computer and upon a reboot, even before installing the HD, I got the following message: Checking NVRAM USB Device: keyboard Mouse Hub Floppy unknown Wait... Unlock keyboard Press F! to resume But nothing I...
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    WTB NEW HP 842C

    If there is a rule, I was not and am not aware of it. Of course, I do not want anyone fired on my account. In my career, it was always the hardest thing to do, fire someone even when warranted.
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    WTB NEW HP 842C

    Thanks. There are three outfits, all in CA, offering it for $99 but they want $25 for shipping. Yes, I know there is mail in rebate of $30 valid until April 14 I believe. My issue is that I did not anticipate this need (to print DOS programs output) and therefore any expense is unwelcome at...