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Forum: Dell Computers August 1st 08, 09:37 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 33
Views: 1,571
Posted By Jay B
Dell Hybrid PC thoughts?

you need a computer to operate it... i dont think it does anything by
itself.
it certainly wont stream from a tv and write to a dvd while doing it...


wrote:
Jay B...
Forum: Dell Computers August 1st 08, 02:06 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 33
Views: 1,571
Posted By Jay B
Dell Hybrid PC thoughts?

no, that will not work unless its connected to a computer.
instead of that, you would need a tivo type box as a dedicated pvr.
otherwise just use your tv for off-the-air, that's fine.
any card will...
Forum: Dell Computers July 31st 08, 11:19 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 33
Views: 1,571
Posted By Jay B
Dell Hybrid PC thoughts?

composite has 3 wires, one yellow for video, and 2 stereo for audio.
the dvi is just video. i record thru composite.

there are not a lot of cards with output going back to the tv.
the pvr-350 is...
Forum: Dell Computers July 31st 08, 09:41 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 33
Views: 1,571
Posted By Jay B
Dell Hybrid PC thoughts?

i dont have a problem with the full tower right now.

it is an optiplex gx270, my old workstation before i got a new one.
proc is p4 2.8
hauppauge pvr-350 card in it, i can record and playback to the...
Forum: Dell Computers June 25th 08, 06:49 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 19
Views: 490
Posted By Jay B
GoToMyC or LogMeIn

logmein and gotomypc are very expensive options, paying $20/month per
computer
that's rediculous

try looking at pcanywhere or radmin, or any of the other "pay once"
programs.
the main difference...
Forum: Dell Computers June 23rd 08, 10:41 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Jay B
Optiplex 755 adding 2nd hard drive

assuming you have a full tower and not a small one.

there is a 4th sata connector
its probably is in the back hidden from view near the power supply and
memory chips.

however you can connect to...
Forum: Dell Computers June 23rd 08, 04:34 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By Jay B
What Do you of this XPS 530 PC for Web Browsing, Word procesing,Photo Album and Eventual Upgrade to VISTA Home Premium?

i would go with a 3-yr warranty optiplex 330 at around the same price or
less similar config.


Tom wrote:
223-3457
Intel® Core?2 Duo Processor E4600 (2MB L2...
Forum: Dell Computers June 22nd 08, 08:47 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By Jay B
Dimension 8300 SATA compared to Dimension 8400 SATA

ahci is faster!


William R. Walsh wrote:
So I finally got ahold of a Dimension 8400 for some comparison testing
with my 8300. (Thanks to Ben Myers!) I may be crazy, but I've had the
sneaking...
Forum: Dell Computers June 14th 08, 04:24 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By Jay B
24" Monitor Options ... Ideas?

so it sounds like the samsung has a similar screen to the e248 dell
(non-ultra) which could have been had for under $400.

so even though the dell e248 is smaller, the samsung quality wise doesnt...
Forum: Dell Computers June 12th 08, 02:57 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 4
Views: 377
Posted By Jay B
slow copying?

if the drive is OFF in the bios, that may account for the slow copying.


Christoper Muto wrote:
what model computers are the 'older one' and 'brand new' one?
i don't know of any brand new dells...
Forum: Dell Computers June 11th 08, 04:07 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 12
Views: 500
Posted By Jay B
Inspirion 1150

1gb should not always work better than 512 unless you have programs
loaded in memory that are using more than 512...
same with the other amounts.

i assumed that when the OP installed windows fresh...
Forum: Dell Computers June 11th 08, 04:35 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By Jay B
24" Monitor Options ... Ideas?

wow!
its not worth it to save a few bucks.
i will never buy another used flat panel.
thanks for the heads up.


Bluegoose wrote:
...
Forum: Dell Computers June 11th 08, 03:55 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 27
Views: 900
Posted By Jay B
24" Monitor Options ... Ideas?

where does it say the warranty is 90 days on a flat panel.??

i always thought they were 1 yr or 3 yrs, depending.
but now when i went to look, it didnt say at all.
not even after i put it in my...
Forum: Dell Computers June 10th 08, 10:40 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Jay B
Anyone else set up RAID0 or RAID1 on an XPS420?

i still dont understand the problem.
are you not hitting f6 and inserting a floppy with the proper drivers...
it should work.

mind you i have not worked on a xps420 yet.

as a general rule, i do not...
Forum: Dell Computers June 10th 08, 10:33 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By Jay B
Latitude D800 options for processor, display, Vista & partition

oh and the hard drive,
i guess it depends on the size you get. if you have a 160gb+ drive, then
the primary should be 40 or 60, but not smaller.

eganders wrote:
5 options I would like suggestions...
Forum: Dell Computers June 10th 08, 10:31 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By Jay B
Latitude D800 options for processor, display, Vista & partition

my opinion, the std 3 yr warranty is fine.
esp if you plan to use it just home.
i would pick a 4mb or 6mb cache processor
and a speed of core2 2.2 or greater
i tend to stay away from the fastest,...
Forum: Dell Computers June 10th 08, 10:27 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 12
Views: 500
Posted By Jay B
Inspirion 1150

when you reinstalled windows, did you boot from the CD?
if not, no good.
if you did, then did you totally wipe the partition, delete it and
have it do a FULL format, (not a quick)?
if you did a...
Forum: Dell Computers June 5th 08, 08:45 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By Jay B
Suggested Dell Computer for small business & Audio/visual

i thought the keys felt a little cheaper, and the case a little
flimsier. more plastic.
the warranty is a big part.

journey wrote:
On Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:17:06 -0400, Jay B ...
Forum: Dell Computers June 5th 08, 06:19 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 12
Views: 556
Posted By Jay B
Maybe getting an XPS M1330

check out the latitude D630.
its great and at 14inch, its a pound less than the 15inch vostro, and
one inch shorter in each direction.


Greg wrote:
Currently have a Vostro 1500. I'm thinking...
Forum: Dell Computers June 5th 08, 06:17 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By Jay B
Suggested Dell Computer for small business & Audio/visual

the 9 cell battery does not add that much more weight to it, so i'd say
get it.

i think the docking port may be compatible, but i'm not sure.
it does look like it will line up.
wait until you get...
Forum: Dell Computers June 4th 08, 07:51 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 42
Views: 1,635
Posted By Jay B
Bad external drive, salvaging data?

download and run maxtor diagnostics.
it wouldnt surprise me if you have a bad drive.
maxtor is notorious for that.


journey wrote:
I have a Maxtor external USB hard drive that is not being...
Forum: Dell Computers June 4th 08, 06:17 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By Jay B
Suggested Dell Computer for small business & Audio/visual

the latitude d830 (15 inch) is the best for what you described.
if you need a few more features that is not available for the latitude,
go up to the Precision 3400, which is exactly the same as the...
Forum: Dell Computers June 4th 08, 04:10 PM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 31
Views: 486
Posted By Jay B
Need new computer

if you look at the msg i responded to, the OP cancelled the first order
and was considering a 2.13 core 2.
see the bottom of this msg.


Tom Scales wrote:
Two weak for what? The Q6600 is powerful...
Forum: Dell Computers June 4th 08, 12:47 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 31
Views: 486
Posted By Jay B
Need new computer

if i were you,
i wouldnt go with a processor less than core2 3.0 or quad 2.6
and get a 4mb cache or 6mb cache.
that 2.13 is too weak.
the xps410 is fine.
also check out the precision T3400 or...
Forum: Dell Computers June 2nd 08, 06:34 AM Posted to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By Jay B
Error Code - Can't Bootup Computer even in Safe Mode

where are you located?
i'm in the new york area if you need help here.

what model computer is it?

your only solution is to attach your hard drive int oanother working
computer, and get your data...
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