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Today (the 18th) is my last day to decide what i want... a CRT or a LCD. The MINIMUM is a 17" LCD with 400:1 contrast ($800 ABSOLUTE max, i'm already bending it) or a 19" CRT ($350 max, umm, about) For a 17" LCD, the main contender is: [url]http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1272066989.1014010445@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceadcegfjdlimcfejceefdfggdhgm.0&prod_id=171B[/url] …
[ATTACH=RIGHT]16999[/ATTACH]Seagate made the switch to serial-attached SCSI (SAS) drives a few years ago, but have only upgraded to the 6 Gb/s standard (SAS 2.0) within the last year. SAS drives require special controllers that are occasionally built into motherboards, but more often, come in the form of a PCI-Express card …
When changing the refresh rate in windows xp or the colour depth the monitor switches itself off for some reason & from time to time it starts to flicker even while booting. i have also recently flashed the BIOS to a newer version. Dont know if the cause of the …
When it comes to data storage and retrieval the current buzz is undoubtedly cloud-shaped, so why would anyone want to invest in Network Attached Storage? Two words: cost and capacity. Cloud services are great, but as far as storing and accessing large amounts of data is concerned things can get …
[ATTACH=RIGHT]16841[/ATTACH]The Phantom is the latest "crafted series" case from NZXT and it has a stylized, futuristic design that is the result of a collaboration with the renowned case modder, Craig Bruger (craigbru). It isn’t all about looks though. NZXT included a generous fan setup and otherwise tailored the trimmings with …
Imagine taking your favorite games with you wherever you wanted and being able to play whenever you wanted. That is the selling point behind Microsoft's latest move today at [URL="http://www.gamescom.de/en/gamescom/home/index.php"]GamesCom 2010[/URL] in Germany where they announced a massive line up of game titles to be released on [URL="http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/cmpn/windowsphone7/default.mspx"]Windows Phone 7[/URL] …
[ATTACH=right]16574[/ATTACH] The DARPA geeks are [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/news/story301376.html"]at it again[/URL]. On Friday, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced it is developing what it calls an [URL="http://www.darpa.mil/news/2010/UHPCNewsRelease.pdf"]"ExtremeScale" SuperComputing system[/URL]. The project is part of what DARPA refers to as its Ubiquitous High Performance Computing (UHPC) program -- that's Pentagon speak for "badass," …
[B]Web Site[/B]: [url]http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/online-backup/[/url] [B]OS[/B]: Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 [B]Cost[/B] $4.95/month or $49.95/year for 250 GB [B]Reviewer's View[/B]: Overall this a fine backup choice. It provides a generous amount of space for a fair price. They could do a better job of defining how to get started, and the …
OK, so Apple has done it again. Whipped the technology and consumer media up into a feeding frenzy that is. But has it delivered with the truly magical and revolutionary product that was promised? Er, no dude, not by a long shot and here (in no particular order) are 15 …
Now that's what I call an Android phone. Actually, that's what I call an Android phone that might just [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry3944.html"]kick some iPhone ass[/URL]. The [URL="http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/specifications/xperiax10a?lc=en&cc=us#a"]Sony Ericsson Xperia X10[/URL] social networking phone is Android powered and feature rich. How rich? Well, how does 1GB RAM plus 16Gb of flash storage and …
One of the great things about the iPhone is of course the App Store, which is a growing eco system of interesting applications. I tend to stick to the free ones, and not long ago I went and downloaded a bunch of new freebies. These are my favorites from that …
If it wasn't bad enough that someone is filing for a trademark to cover an adult-oriented games console called a SexBox, the world's largest adult entertainment company is seeking approval from Sony to turn its entertainment console into a PornStation 3. Silican Xtal Corp, a San Jose based integrated circuit …
Hi to all this is my first post out here so heres my problem I bought a mp3 last weekend and is brand name is EKON with 1GB so very well it was starting fine them i went out when i came back it was on the lcd screen "starting..." …
My IBM/Lenovo video card has been causing display issues for a while, and now the screen occasionally freezes, crashes, or shows graphical glitches. Can anyone recommend a good website with reliable graphics cards at reasonable prices? Preferably genuine IBM or Lenovo-compatible Radeon HD or NVIDIA graphics cards.
Hi everyone, I want to replace my computer's hard drive but I'm not sure whether I should choose an SSD or an HDD. I use my computer for everyday tasks, browsing, and storing files. Which option would you recommend for better performance and reliability? Also, what steps should I follow …
Hi, I’m fairly new to enterprise networking hardware, and I’ve run into a compatibility issue with Power Supplies Juniper switches use. I’m hoping someone here can help clarify a few things. * Can I use a different wattage PSU within the same Juniper switch series? For example, I have a …
Hello all, I'm intending to purchase a fresh laptop and would genuinely value input from this community. I seek suggestions centered on speed, dependability, endurance, construction quality, and general cost-effectiveness. My interests span laptops for gaming, professional tasks, academic pursuits, coding, media production, or routine usage, so hearing about specific …
My old Dell PC, now defunct, has a Hard Drive with the following description: 60GB,7200RPM Hitachi,VAN2 I want to purchase a new Compaq Presario SR5710F Desktop Computer With AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor 4450e+ . If I use a data transfer cable, will I be able to transfer files from …
Hello I'm looking for an intel core ultra series 3 X7 358H laptop in the price range of $1200 - $1500, can you help me?
I know that Nvidia cards are pushing the envelope these days with AI, but are we hitting diminishing returns with consumer hardware performance? On one hand, I'm not hearing the Intel vs. AMD competition trying to outdo each other in gigahertz that was the big thing in the 90s, but …
Wait, what? Didn't it have one before? No.  This old house was built in the 1920s from what we could tell and back then you didn't need much. It's now a rental and undergoing renovation to bring it up to something passable to today's code. The technical debt is …
I remember that the day the first iPhone launched, I waited in line at the Apple Store for hours and hours. The iPhone/Android really were revolutionary when they turned the cellphone PDA / palm pilot into a fully connected computer in your back pocket wherever you go. What do you …
Is there any tech that you use that you hope no one catches you using? Something just *so* obscure, *so* "out there" ...
Hi everyone, After updating my phone to Android 14, I’ve been noticing a significant battery drain—even when the phone is idle. I’ve checked background apps and turned off unnecessary features, but it hasn’t helped much. Is anyone else experiencing this on their Android device? Could this be a firmware or …
From my understanding, LED monitors turn each pixel on sequentially at such a high speed that the human eye can't observe it, but how does it make the necessary connections? For example, for a monitor made with a single color of LED across a standard HD resolution (say 1940 x …
How can we store a large amount of information. My world, I know a person is good.
One night I turned off my computer. The next day it wouldnt turn on. The power light comes on and blinks rapidly, now I cant get it to turn off or on. There is no boot up, no nothing. I real new to messing with computers so Ive been hesitant …
When it comes to enterprise computer technology, everything seems to be happening in the cloud these days. Offsite storage was one of the first iterations of cloud computing and is continuing to gain traction as a smart way for companies to safely retain data. You're probably familiar with the typical …
I am something of a self-confessed Anker hardware fan. I've been using their cables, power supplies and portable chargers for years now. However, I never really thought of Anker in the audio space, until now. Soundcore is an Anker brand with just audio products out there, as the name suggests. …
Hi I have a Dell XPS desktop. The motherboard was changed and now I cant get TPM 2.0 so that means I cant update from win 10 to win 11. The bios is showing a TPM installed and enabled but its not the 2.0 HELP PLEASE
Hi all... I have a problem with the computer not booting from the hard drive, where as if I look at the BIOS setup the hard drive is recognized. I'm using a motherboard from Asus H110M-E M2 thanks for advance
How can we use an mp3 song for a ringtone, we used to be able to use it on Windows 6.5, are we unable to find any details about it anywhere on Windows 7 mobile phones and there are no choices in the phone's music side to set it as …
If the schools that my kids attend are anything to go by, it seems that high on Santa's list this Xmas just gone was an iTouch, iPhone or iPad depending how well off the parents were. That's understandable, they are just as attractive as gadgets for kids as they are …
Hi there, I have a Toshiba Equium A300D-16C laptop. It was fine until now... When I press the power button, my laptop turns on but the screen remains black / off. HDD indicator doesn't flash or anything ... ( in case this helps ) I've also tried to remove the …
I am running Windows 10 64 bit on an HP Compaq 8200 Elite Small Form Factor with 8 GB RAM. I just learned the max RAM for this computer is 32GB. Though the computer runs fine as is, I've given some thought to upgrading the RAM. As I do not …
My boyfriend got me an Oculus Quest as an early birthday gift, and while I love it, he loves it wayyyyy more. Does anyone have any game recommendations? Unfortunately, the Oculus Quest does not share a marketplace with the Oculus Rift, and since the Quest has only been out since …
Hi guys, i am new to the forum so i hope i am in the right section as i heard this was the go to forum. I am an avid gamer and looking for a gaming laptop under $1000 that i can use for atleast 2 years before having to …
Technology is evolving every single day, and both the Software and hardware are striking towards each other. Due to the massive competition, it is essential to come up with extended mobility and future rich apps for expanding and promoting businesses to stay long in this competitive business market. Some of …
 Six months ago [I was reviewing](https://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/hardware/mobile-and-wearables/reviews/518189/for-the-record-my-liberty-lite-earbuds-review#post2246585) my experience with another Anker 'Soundcore' earbud product, the Liberty Lites. I liked these, and they quickly became my everyday audio companion while out on my long walks in the Yorkshire countryside. I did, however, have some issues with the volume never being …
I've following configuration PC. It goes crazy sometimes. All cabinate fans starts running crazily & display goes off, still I can hear audio like songs or movie audio. After switching the power it becames normal. **configuration** 1. **CPU:-** Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz 2. **Motherboard:-** Intel DH87MC 3. **RAM:-** …
There is no signal to the monitor, it powers up and there is the initial beeping sound, cd drives, HDD, floppy and all lights and fans work fine. It doesnt boot up. I googled to try and solve the problem and have tried a process of elimination, so far I …
Anyone who knows me will happily inform you that I am, as my username implies, rather tech obsessed. I'm not a happy geek when it comes to smartphone cases though, and it's been a long time since I've been able to say I've got the perfect case for my current …
I am having an issue with my computer starting up. It will power up, I hear the hard drives spinning, the fans all come on including the CPU fan. But I get no visual, no beeps. I tried to wait out around 5 min or so to see if it …
OK, so the Jelly Pro is being touted as the world's smallest 4G smartphone; but is it any good? Every time I pull the Jelly Pro out of the change pocket of my jeans, yes it really is that small, I cannot help but think of Derek Zoolander and his …
Got Android? Then you had better be on top of your security smarts. With Android cornering more than 80 per cent of the mobile operating system market, it's no surprise that Android devices are the number one target for the mobile malware merchants. Kaspersky Lab reckoned that Android malware attacks …
Hello how can i lock a usb drive that the user it will be not able to remove the files that are in also to cant add new ones? I think its very cool for advertising own goals :) - Thanks :)
Hi guys! I've always been able to find answers on this website so I've never had to make an account. So a few months ago I was playing starbound and it froze. I had to shut it down from the power supply. When I turned it back on all the …
Hi there, I am having trouble with hp deskjet 3550 printer..the ink is full..but the problem when i print something it starts printing but when it's finish print an empty paper comes out...nothing on the paper...i tried several times but no success yet...so whats the best method to solve this …
Hi folks. Some urgent help needed. I'm using an Acer V193W monitor out of a Nvidia GTX 960 card. DVI output to VGA input via a converter. I've used this configuration before and it used to work perfectly. Correct 1440x900 resolution. Since then I've only changed the cable and converter …
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