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This is the final topic I'll start. I've done it this way because it took me forever to find one of my topics in here last time I needed help, so hopefully it'll be easier like this.
:)
Besides I'm sure you guys love being high and mighty in the virtual world (if not in reality).
:D
Anyways. To the point:
MAKE:
What difference does it make if it's DELL, Toshiba, Acer, etc?
Sony's seem to cost more, regardless of specs. A reason? Or is it just iPodism.
PROCESSOR:
This may be where I've been going wrong all this time. I thought that GHz and RAM made your computer slow or quick. But then there are all these names and things, so:
What is special about Celeron?
What is special about Mobile Centrino?
What is special about HT Technology?
Why do some require dual RAM?
ALSO:
How standard is Firewire and USB 2.0?
When's Pentium 5 coming out and will it mean that it's pointless getting P4?
Thanks in advance.
:)
Besides I'm sure you guys love being high and mighty in the virtual world (if not in reality).
:D
Anyways. To the point:
MAKE:
What difference does it make if it's DELL, Toshiba, Acer, etc?
Sony's seem to cost more, regardless of specs. A reason? Or is it just iPodism.
PROCESSOR:
This may be where I've been going wrong all this time. I thought that GHz and RAM made your computer slow or quick. But then there are all these names and things, so:
What is special about Celeron?
What is special about Mobile Centrino?
What is special about HT Technology?
Why do some require dual RAM?
ALSO:
How standard is Firewire and USB 2.0?
When's Pentium 5 coming out and will it mean that it's pointless getting P4?
Thanks in advance.
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Garin wrote:
> Also be aware that if you buy from Dell, you're somewhat locked into
> using Dell if you want to upgrade the machine at any point. They
> have a habit of putting non-standard components into their machines
> which can make upgrading a bit frustrating.
I don't think I'd be upgrading at any point except for a tad more RAM in some cases. I couldn't see that I'd need anything else. Might try and salvage my graphics card, if possible.
> On the plus side, they're generally nice machines if a bit expensive
> especially with their ridiculous delivery charges.
That's why I wanted all this information quickly. Free delivery and double RAM at the moment, for desktops and inspirons.
> Also be aware that if you buy from Dell, you're somewhat locked into
> using Dell if you want to upgrade the machine at any point. They
> have a habit of putting non-standard components into their machines
> which can make upgrading a bit frustrating.
I don't think I'd be upgrading at any point except for a tad more RAM in some cases. I couldn't see that I'd need anything else. Might try and salvage my graphics card, if possible.
> On the plus side, they're generally nice machines if a bit expensive
> especially with their ridiculous delivery charges.
That's why I wanted all this information quickly. Free delivery and double RAM at the moment, for desktops and inspirons.
Clazon wrote:
> Mav wrote:
> Oh, and out of those two options, definitely go for the desktop.
>
> No question.
>
> Because...
Simply, you should be clear why you need/want a laptop.
Inspirons are more in the line of what they call a desktop replacement than a genuine portable, ie they're fairly big, quite heavy and have poor battery life(2-3 hours) as laptops go. So unless you really need the portability, an actual desktop machine is better value for money.
If you're still set on buying a laptop then before you decide on anything, I'd recommend that you visit Dixons/PC World etc. and have a play around with the laptops they have on display. You'll find quite a difference between many of the brands in terms of layout/screen etc. so its worth going and seeing them if you can.
Also be aware that if you buy from Dell, you're somewhat locked into using Dell if you want to upgrade the machine at any point. They have a habit of putting non-standard components into their machines which can make upgrading a bit frustrating.
On the plus side, they're generally nice machines if a bit expensive especially with their ridiculous delivery charges.
> Mav wrote:
> Oh, and out of those two options, definitely go for the desktop.
>
> No question.
>
> Because...
Simply, you should be clear why you need/want a laptop.
Inspirons are more in the line of what they call a desktop replacement than a genuine portable, ie they're fairly big, quite heavy and have poor battery life(2-3 hours) as laptops go. So unless you really need the portability, an actual desktop machine is better value for money.
If you're still set on buying a laptop then before you decide on anything, I'd recommend that you visit Dixons/PC World etc. and have a play around with the laptops they have on display. You'll find quite a difference between many of the brands in terms of layout/screen etc. so its worth going and seeing them if you can.
Also be aware that if you buy from Dell, you're somewhat locked into using Dell if you want to upgrade the machine at any point. They have a habit of putting non-standard components into their machines which can make upgrading a bit frustrating.
On the plus side, they're generally nice machines if a bit expensive especially with their ridiculous delivery charges.
Higher specs, lower price, and the simple fact that it's a desktop machine and not a laptop.
Personally, I wouldn't get a laptop unless I had no other choice.
Personally, I wouldn't get a laptop unless I had no other choice.
Mav wrote:
> Oh, and out of those two options, definitely go for the desktop.
>
> No question.
Because...
> Oh, and out of those two options, definitely go for the desktop.
>
> No question.
Because...
Oh, and out of those two options, definitely go for the desktop.
No question.
No question.
You won't go wrong with Dell.
Their customer service is notoriously headache inducing, but their package PCs are the best there is.
Their customer service is notoriously headache inducing, but their package PCs are the best there is.
WAPs aren't a problem, I've seen them all over the place, just not sure if they're broadband or internet and access restrictions. I can ask a mate though cos he uses his laptop and seems to be using Wi-Fi. As for home use I'd have to buy my own WAP.
:(
They're about £50ish with the packages I've been looking at.
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You gonna be on MSN later?
Otherwise I'll just come on and check at the time and hope I'm lucky.
:(
They're about £50ish with the packages I've been looking at.
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You gonna be on MSN later?
Otherwise I'll just come on and check at the time and hope I'm lucky.
gamesfreak wrote:
> I have no idea what Wi-Fi actually means, but I guess it just means
> 'wireless'?
It means wireless fidelity. And no, haven't a clue why they called it that either. :)
> I have no idea what Wi-Fi actually means, but I guess it just means
> 'wireless'?
It means wireless fidelity. And no, haven't a clue why they called it that either. :)
Clazon wrote:
> Can someone kindly explain to me or link me to something that explains
> how all this wireless laptop stuff works; including the words LAN and
> Wi-Fi.
LAN = Local Area Network.
In other words, it's a 'network' that is local (woah, genius!), so a LAN would be your home network.
Wireless laptop is basically a system which uses radio waves (I think?) to transmit data instead of using a traditional cable (an ethernet cable). If you want to access the internet using a wireless laptop, you'll have to get a WAP, a Wireless Access Point that is connected to the Internet (through say your cable modem/ADSL modem) which receives your laptops signal.
I think it is possible to transmit data to other wireless enabled laptops without a WAP, not sure though.
And finally, if you want to share your connection with other computers in the house, you'll have to get a router.
Argh.
I have no idea what Wi-Fi actually means, but I guess it just means 'wireless'?
> Can someone kindly explain to me or link me to something that explains
> how all this wireless laptop stuff works; including the words LAN and
> Wi-Fi.
LAN = Local Area Network.
In other words, it's a 'network' that is local (woah, genius!), so a LAN would be your home network.
Wireless laptop is basically a system which uses radio waves (I think?) to transmit data instead of using a traditional cable (an ethernet cable). If you want to access the internet using a wireless laptop, you'll have to get a WAP, a Wireless Access Point that is connected to the Internet (through say your cable modem/ADSL modem) which receives your laptops signal.
I think it is possible to transmit data to other wireless enabled laptops without a WAP, not sure though.
And finally, if you want to share your connection with other computers in the house, you'll have to get a router.
Argh.
I have no idea what Wi-Fi actually means, but I guess it just means 'wireless'?
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