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English forum => Small talk => Topic started by: firestar12 on May 03, 2009, 00:15:47
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Hey guys, I got a laptop today from my sister. It does not work that well. It turns on for a few seconds like it is going to start, then shuts off. I really hope I can get someone to work on it. Does anyone know what the problem might be? Also, I will be posting pictures later tonight. ;D
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Dead battery? Perhaps the bios is corrupt?
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What is the Bios?
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I don't know, but you should really try plugging it in to the charger for a few hours, mine takes 3 hours to charge the battery fully, if its completely dead...
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plug it into the wall for a while. you can still use it when its plugged in, thats how im using my laptop right now. you may have to hold the on button for a long while, try holding it until you see some lights come on or the screen turns on.
I hope that helps
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plug it into the wall for a while. you can still use it when its plugged in, thats how im using my laptop right now. you may have to hold the on button for a long while, try holding it until you see some lights come on or the screen turns on.
I hope that helps
Exactly, sir. And if that doesn't work, its pretty safe to assume there's either a bios problem, or a botched operating system install. If it's relatively new, I'd try the manufacturer website for support and downloads. Good Luck.
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Did your sister say that the reason she gave it to you was because it didn't work any longer? :evil:
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What is the Bios?
The BIOS are the "motor" that find all you have in you pc, it start when you press the power button and add all you hardware and settings for you pc to start, when you start you pc, pres DEL on you KEY board, so it will load , but sense you don't know watt it is. i think you shod not do it you can destroy you pc in their and it never start again
Here you can read more about bios http://computer.howstuffworks.com/bios.htm
TJK/Tore
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Did your sister say that the reason she gave it to you was because it didn't work any longer? :evil:
Kinda...I am going to find out what is wrong with it by Tuesday. There is a relatively local PC shop in another town and he does free diagnostics! ;D
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That's sisters for you!
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Haha...yep. But at least it was not my sister Crystal!
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Haha...yep. But at least it was not my sister Crystal!
Thank god for that, anyway I hope you'll get the computer fixed soon.
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Thank god for that, anyway I hope you'll get the computer fixed soon.
Haha Yeah, if it was from Crystal, I would not be typing this because there would have been a car bomb in it. Anyway, here are the pics. It has a really big screen!
Top quality imagery if you ask me... ::)
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So, do ya have a make/model and model number? if you do, and it's your sister's computer, purchased by her, then the manufacturer website might help. I'll help you out with that if you want. Just pm me.
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That looks almost identical to the one I carry around for business, except mine is less fuzzy and grainy :evil:.
Let us know the make and model number (probably shown on a label on the underside).
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Firestar
Tell your sister to buy you a new one as you haven't got time to fix her old one as you are soooo busy building the ss United States!!
Mike
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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Firestar
Tell your sister to buy you a new one as you haven't got time to fix her old one as you are soooo busy building the ss United States!!
Mike
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
No, its mine now! Haha...Mike, you don't realize this, but this is good, I can work on SSUS any time! I am going to find out what is wrong with it in a few hours.
EDIT: Maybe in a few hours I will post a whole lot better quality image. And yours truly might be in it if your lucky... ::)
New news about this laptop! I had found out a while ago that the motherboard was fried, so I picked up a new one off of ebay for $1.50!! :lol: :2thumbs:
Also, I think if I remember correctly some people were wondering what kind of laptop this is, search google for Dell Latitude CPx. :D
Also, the make and model number is, well, the serial number is 11222373. I could not find the other one.
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Shane
All you have to do now is work out how to install the new motherboard!
Mike
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Yay! And I accidentally bid on the wrong motherboard, oh well, both were only 99 cents. Does anyone know how to cancel a bid? If not, it is not a big problem. I now ordered the RIGHT part though. The other motherboard was for a class D Latitude, I meant to order one for a class C latitude like mine. Does anyone here have any instructions on how to install a motherboard?
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Must be possible to cancel a bid as I have had bids cancelled on things I was selling.
See this:
http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/buy/questions/retract-bid.html
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Does anyone here have any instructions on how to install a motherboard?
Ask that local PC shop to do it.
If you aren't familiar with pc components and installations. Better let pro's do it then damaging the motherboard and maybe other hardware.
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Ok, well, my brother could probably do it for me, he goes to a college for computers.
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Actually, laptops are very difficult to repair. They have many different types of screws, and you pretty much have to dismantle everything before you get to the motherboard.
And a tip if you are doing it yourself - laptops are VERY delicate. If you have to use force, you're not doing it properly ;)
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Ok, thanks Adam! ;D
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Actually, laptops are very difficult to repair. They have many different types of screws, and you pretty much have to dismantle everything before you get to the motherboard.
And a tip if you are doing it yourself - laptops are VERY delicate. If you have to use force, you're not doing it properly ;)
Exactly, I tried to figure out why my brothers laptop was broken, before I looked at it it seemed it was a dead battery, but it wouldn't work on the mains..
Tried getting into the laptop but I gave up.. I can only do desktops, laptops I take to my local pc shop.
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Yes, good thing my brother is an expert on this, and that I know what is wrong! ;D
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Well hopefully you (or your brother) can get it fixed. Sometimes you just need a little patience :P
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Yes, good thing my brother is an expert on this, and that I know what is wrong! ;D
Take it to your local brain surgeon!
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Take it to your local brain surgeon!
Haha..... ;D Good stuff Mike! :2thumbs:
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could it be a type of virus?
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Is it cooking yet?
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Is it cooking yet?
what do you mean?
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what do you mean?
Guess!
WORKING!!
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Mike, no it is not working yet, I don't have the part yet. It should arrive from Saturday-Tuesday. I also know two licensed people who could put it in for me.
Cal, no, it could not be a virus, the only problem is that its motherboard was fried, most likely due to a power surge.
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It would be a really bad virus to do that!
Hmmm... I am evil. I have the skills.... :evil:
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just out of curiosity, is it possible to do that with a virus?
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You are not trust able with that knowledge, Anfinn.
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Sitting outside watching the mailbox then Shane??
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Sitting outside watching the mailbox then Shane??
Yes, the bid ends in 5 hours! I can not wait to start working on my models from anywhere! I alos found a cheap Wi Fi card to use with it! ;D
EDIT: Guess what guys! I WON THE MOTHERBOARD!! ;D I already paid for it an should be here by Wednesday. ;D :) :lol:
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cool i now have the Jumbo Javelen on my sso8 finally! :2thumbs:
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Ok, today should be the day I am watching the mailbox now, Mike! ;D
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why do you want to watch your mailbox?
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Because the part is coming in today. ;D
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Tosee when the part comes :doh:
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have fun watching your mail box like a hawk! ;D ;D
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Ok, today should be the day I am watching the mailbox now, Mike! ;D
Shane
Glad you can see the mailbox from your PC!!
capn_cal thought it was another 'Joke of the Day' which he didn't understand!!
:doh: :doh:
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Shane
Glad you can see the mailbox from your PC!!
capn_cal thought it was another 'Joke of the Day' which he didn't understand!!
:doh: :doh:
WhAt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!are you saying abut me? ??? ;D
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:doh: SS forum is getting to be very complicated for him to understand!
So True
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:doh: SS forum is getting to be very complicated for him to understand!
lol
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Make sure no one gets offended here, guys. ;)
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we will
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Hey cal its ok it takes some people a bit to figure the fouum out I fugured it out in 50 posts :thumbs:
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The motherboard is here! ;D I just noticed the package by the door, I have not opened it yet. I will open it and show you guys pics!
EDIT: Here she is! Just like on the picture! ;D
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Nice, now make sure you fit it correctly or your very expensive motherboard will have gone down the drain ;D
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i see: wires and circut boards
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i see: wires and circut boards
Yes, but soon my laptop will be working! ;D
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Look out for BloatWare! ;D
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BloatWare?
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Random Advertisements and other pieces of software that companies place on machines that can slow down your performance.
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The motherboard is here! ;D I just noticed the package by the door, I have not opened it yet. I will open it and show you guys pics!
EDIT: Here she is! Just like on the picture! ;D
We are all waiting for the first boot, Shane
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Ok, I already planned with my uncle, we should be able to install this at my grandparent's house, sometime this week.
EDIT: My uncle said that instead of installing the Mobo for me, he is just going to give me a new machine. I will have it in less than 48 hours. It is going to be bran new, and free. (He knows people) :P For all curious about what it will look like, here it is:
(http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/reusepc/cabinet/n02207.jpg)
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How many more 'free' ones does he have?
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How many more 'free' ones does he have?
Haha...many more. ;D :P
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Haha...many more. ;D :P
you should have him to mail me one :P
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Nope, you have to be in the family to get one. :P Less than eight hours guys, till I have my laptop.
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okay :'( :'( :'( :'( but have fun when you get your new computer!(you can give me your old one that your trying to fix ;D ;D :P)
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No, the other one is my...backup laptop. ::) :P
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darn :'( ;D :lol: :) :P :P
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Nope, you have to be in the family to get one. :P Less than eight hours guys, till I have my laptop.
Tell him I am a 7th Cousin!
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Tell him I am a 7th Cousin!
I don't need to tell him, he knows. Thanks for being in the family, Mike.
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I don't need to tell him, he knows. Thanks for being in the family, Mike.
If he knows he should have sent me the laptop first, I am older and only have one already, two would be better, one for each hand.
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He says that I have only 3 hours and 15 minutes to wait for mine. ;D
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He says that I have only 3 hours and 15 minutes to wait for mine. ;D
Lucky you, I have been waiting longer and it looks as though I will have to wait even longer!
:doh:
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He said he will get you one ASAP. This is it:
(http://www.tesora.com.au/images/products/oregon-scientific-barbie-bookL.jpg)
*Please note, their batteries are prone to bursting or even exploding, so be careful. ;D
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He said he will get you one ASAP. This is it:
(http://www.tesora.com.au/images/products/oregon-scientific-barbie-bookL.jpg)
Ha, looks like something for make up? Going to look for a proper uncle.
Found one, used to be a great series!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_U.N.C.L.E.
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I edited that last one after you replied. Check it again.
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I edited that last one after you replied. Check it again.
I edited mine to after you replied. Check it again.
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Can Iedit somethimg, please?
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so shanieboy wanted me to tell you guys out there in the dark that he has gotten his laptop and it runs fairly well, even though something is wrong with the connection
can't wait to see his reaction to his little "nickname" :evil:
btw I think this is the first time I use the evil smiley :doh: same goes for the doh one ;D
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"shanieboy"? Oh he's going to love that!
NOT!!! :evil:
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Anfinn, I sent Crystal to your house. She is going o annoy you. Ok, the laptop works great, has an awesome startup, I just need to connect to the internet.
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oh my god, :o I need to hide, wait I already escaped ;D
btw update your MSN profile, still says 2 hours till you get that laptop :doh:
got the connection problem solved yet?
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Shanieboy :doh: I think that'll stick :lol: I use the Evilsmilie well its not a smilie so.... you get the pointand the doh! one comes in handy with me allot :doh: liuk enow :thumbs: :lol: ;D
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Shanieboy :doh: I think that'll stick :lol: I use the Evilsmilie well its not a smilie so.... you get the pointand the doh! one comes in handy with me allot :doh: liuk enow :thumbs: :lol: ;D
Pity SS don't have a spell checker here!
:evil:
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Here is my laptop's DxDiag. Fairly nice system if you ask me. Can anyone tell me about her graphics card? I also need to know if I should update her graphics drivers.
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ah you finally found some ducktape to send the dxdiag over then?
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Also, I have fixed my internet connection problems, it should go online later at about two.
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ah cool, what time is it now over there?
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1:19 Pm. Less than an hour to wait. I might go on multiplayer to celebrate! Also, without Adam, none of me getting online with it would have happened.
EDIT: I am typing to you guys right now from the laptop! I can now get online!! ;D
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Glad you're online Firestar!! :)
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Glad you're online Firestar!! :)
Good to be online, Adam! ;D
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it's 2:04 pm right now for me
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can't your uncle give an extra laptop for free ??? ;D ;D ;D
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I doubt he would.
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can't your uncle give an extra laptop for free ??? ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, what about motherboard or graphics cards?? I could do with one of those ;D
Just kidding, you enjoy your laptop :)
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I doubt he would.
could you maybe ask? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P
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could you maybe ask? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :P :P :P
lol...Well, doesn't own a shed full of them, you have to earn them like I did.
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lol...Well, doesn't own a shed full of them, you have to earn them like I did.
lol that would be funny if he did have a shed full of laptops
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Fedex have just delivered mine, thank your Uncle (my 7th cousin) Shane.
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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No, you can call him. 1-800-obsolete. ;D
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Fedex have just delivered mine, thank your Uncle (my 7th cousin) Shane.
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
can i have that laptop? :evil: ;D :P
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Fedex have just delivered mine, thank your Uncle (my 7th cousin) Shane.
Great laptop but why does it run on gas and not electricity?
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Great laptop but why does it run on gas and not electricity?
Well...he likes to do things different.
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Well...he likes to do things different.
Crazy, the tank takes 40 gals and with that on my lap I can't see the screen!
:doh: :doh: :doh:
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Crazy, the tank takes 40 gals and with that on my lap I can't see the screen!
:doh: :doh: :doh:
Well...he gave you his 'test' laptop. Let him know how you like it.
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Great laptop but why does it run on gas and not electricity?
maybe laptop creators are trying to get laptops to be nuclear :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh: ;D ;D ;D
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can laptops work with itunes? (sorry if this sounds dumb but i'm wondering)
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Shane
Major improvement today which you and your Uncle (my 7th cousin) will be glad to hear of!! Got rid of the GAS TANK, still not really what I expected but well pleased!!
See attached:
Mike
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;D funny ;D and can some body please awnser my question? :-\
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yes a laptop can have itunes
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;D funny ;D and can some body please awnser my question? :-\
Good one, Mike. ;D And Capn, yes a laptop can run almost any program a desktop can. ;)
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thanks for awnsering :2thumbs: and sorry if i sounded pushy :-\
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thanks for awnsering :2thumbs: and sorry if i sounded pushy :-\
No, not at all. ;) Wow this topic is getting...like a small talk topic. :lol:
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No, not at all. ;) Wow this topic is getting...like a small talk topic. :lol:
sorry if i started doing that
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Here is mine
2.2 gig win xp service pack 3 4gig mem 8800 gtx graphics card
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I'm jealous ;D
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Say Eric, does SS Run well in High Quality on that?
Jack.
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Hi Jack
I have to take some graphics settings down because the processor is only 2.2 but as
a backup it run's a little slower but still very good.
Its the one I use in thailand when I can not use main comp. ;D
Eric
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Ahh, I see, I'm just curious, since I'm hoping to get a new computer. As the one I have now just gets me by. I only have 1 GB of ram :o
But I have to say, it's been an amazing computer, I can run such models as Dom's SS France in Virtual Sailor, the tankers etc. As well as the new RMS Titanic by Hudizzle. If I'm not mistaken, Nathan has 3 GB of ram, yet my system out-performs his when running ships in Virtual Sailor....Strange indeed. It's been a good computer, almost 5 years old now.
Jack.
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Here is mine
2.2 gig win xp service pack 3 4gig mem 8800 gtx graphics card
I am sure that's not you peering over the screen Sadsid!!
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He is on his trike keeping the electric going :evil:
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Here is mine
2.2 gig win xp service pack 3 4gig mem 8800 gtx graphics card
can you mail me it? :evil: ;D
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i just realized that i got a hp pavillion
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i just realized that i got a hp pavillion
As a dekstop or laptop?
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desktop and i don't have enough money for a laptop (yet)
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desktop and i don't have enough money for a laptop (yet)
Is it YOUR desktop? If so, you could probably sell it, people will pay a lot for a good PC these days.
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Is it YOUR desktop? If so, you could probably sell it, people will pay a lot for a good PC these days.
it isn't mine but me, my sister, and my step-brother have to share it and everyone besides me uses it more than i do even when i want to go on somebody else is on. so thats why i want a laptop so i can go on it when ever i want and sometimes when i am on my sister kicks me off. so thats my story.