Forum: Gateway Computers
October 13th 10, 06:14 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 13
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lap top recommendation?
I always buy on line, more variety available and you can search for
bargains. I just bought this Tecra a couple of months ago for $800, they
usually run about $1400. I really didn't need another...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
October 3rd 10, 09:35 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 13
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lap top recommendation?
Last I saw laptops rated Toshiba was well regarded, in second place I
believe, with Lenovo in first? I have a Toshiba Tecra which is a very nice
machine, light weight and has a silver keyboard...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
April 26th 10, 08:55 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 9
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Sporger - has ruined this Gateway newsgroup
I've been using Giganews even before my ISP closed their servers which were
abysmal, it used to be $7.99 a month for the lowest tier, then when all the
ISPs started dumping Usenet, they lowered the...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
April 24th 10, 07:52 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,494
Sporger - has ruined this Gateway newsgroup
I've switched to Toshiba laptops but still have the group on my list to
synch. My first laptop was a Gateway and I liked it a lot but had to have
the motherboard replaced and then started having...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
June 14th 09, 07:23 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,855
looking for advice on getting website noticed
I think you would get better results putting it on a job search site, try
http://www.job-hunt.org/
http://www.quintcareers.com/top_50_sites.html
Frank wrote:
| Been over a year since I moved this...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
February 26th 09, 07:50 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 3
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Problems with IE7
Try FireFox, I really like it. It's very configurable, has many addons
available to fit your surfing preferences.
amberland wrote:
| I am using IE7 on my 1yr. old Gateway FX530XG using
| MS XP...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
February 7th 09, 11:18 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,686
Laptop freezing...
I have a nice program called StatBar that runs a very thin bar across the
top of the screen and shows CPU usage, memory usage, and a number of other
things, you can choose what to put on it. Free...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
December 21st 08, 02:42 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 9
Views: 785
Memory
Go to www.crucial.com and put in the specs for your computer, they will
recommend the right memory for it. They are very reliable, guarantee their
product and it's reasonably priced.
Sunshine...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 21st 08, 03:30 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Next computer for wife
Mine runs nice and cool, surprised me how cool since it's an AMD chip which
I've heard run hot. My new one has a dc jack which has an enlarged end
which snaps in keeping it from sliding out all...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 16th 08, 12:22 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Next computer for wife
I think it's a good idea to wait a few months after a model is released on
any hardware as the price always goes down. I've had good results with
refurbs and you can get more bang for the buck...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 16th 08, 12:17 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Next computer for wife
I started with Gateways but now have a Toshiba laptop which I like a lot. I
don't know if there is really much difference in the hardware anymore and
everyone's tech support has gone downhill. ...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 15th 08, 09:46 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Next computer for wife
Yes, I live in Detroit.
I might also add that the type of computer his wife gets should be her
choice in my opinion.
BillW50 wrote:
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| Hi Joan. Yes I know and I agree. Although I didn't think...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 15th 08, 06:33 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,363
Next computer for wife
Why does that matter? I just use a printer with my laptop but it could
easily deal with a scanner as well, you just plug in the USB cable when you
want to use it, unplug when you don't I have all...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 12th 08, 02:31 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,243
Gateway 310x desktop - shuts down
Crack in the motherboard that opens up when hot?
ps56k wrote:
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| have tried booting into BIOS screen - and waiting -
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| tried booting into...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
July 1st 08, 02:55 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,852
problem with my mouse!
Is it a USB wireless mouse? Is the USB connection solid?
Lee wrote:
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| No it is an optical mouse! This is my second one since getting the
| new computer, never had these before and...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
June 18th 08, 07:50 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 4
Views: 614
password recovery part deux
The Google tool bar has a place for bookmarks and I have started saving mine
there as then you can access them from any computer and they are safe, at
least as long as Google doesn't space out. ...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
November 29th 07, 06:27 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000
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Replies: 4
Views: 321
Switching USB ports question
Once the software is installed you can plug a device into any USB port and
the computer will recognize it.
Frank wrote:
| Plugged new printer for wife's old GW into USB port on front of
| machine....
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Forum: Packard Bell Computers
August 12th 07, 03:04 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
OT Interesting Note
No.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1321&CMP=ILC-FPM-NBK
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Only because they are OLD and/or (probably and) refurbished laptops.
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Forum: Gateway Computers
August 12th 07, 03:04 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
OT Interesting Note
No.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1321&CMP=ILC-FPM-NBK
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Only because they are OLD and/or (probably and) refurbished laptops.
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Forum: Dell Computers
August 12th 07, 03:04 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,363
OT Interesting Note
No.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=1321&CMP=ILC-FPM-NBK
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Only because they are OLD and/or (probably and) refurbished laptops.
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Forum: Dell Computers
August 11th 07, 10:36 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,363
OT Interesting Note
Tiger Direct offers some laptops with XP.
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Corporate IT departments are not installing Vista at this time (which
| is typical of ANY new operating system that has been out less...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
August 11th 07, 10:36 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
OT Interesting Note
Tiger Direct offers some laptops with XP.
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Corporate IT departments are not installing Vista at this time (which
| is typical of ANY new operating system that has been out less...
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Forum: Packard Bell Computers
August 11th 07, 10:36 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
OT Interesting Note
Tiger Direct offers some laptops with XP.
Barry Watzman wrote:
| Corporate IT departments are not installing Vista at this time (which
| is typical of ANY new operating system that has been out less...
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Forum: Packard Bell Computers
August 10th 07, 11:33 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,401
OT Interesting Note
When I retired from the government in January 1998 they were just moving
from DOS to Windows.
Frank wrote:
| That's been my limited experience with a company I consult for. OS
| and software...
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Forum: Gateway Computers
August 10th 07, 11:33 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell,alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000,alt.sys.pc-clone.micron,alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,228
OT Interesting Note
When I retired from the government in January 1998 they were just moving
from DOS to Windows.
Frank wrote:
| That's been my limited experience with a company I consult for. OS
| and software...
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