The second generation netbooks are finally here. Samsung, Asus, Acer, HP, and Dell announced their new models last year and have started shipping them worldwide in mid-Feb 2009. And they have raised the bar again by going upscale with features like:

• Minimum 10.1-inch LCD display
• Optional 3G or WiMax broadband connection
• 6-cell high capacity Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
• Improved graphics power
• Larger solid state drives (SSD)

Consumers in a down market are looking for affordable Internet devices to maintain their lifestyles. They are purchasing these portable Internet devices to complement their laptops rather than replacing them. And they are buying the concept of small form factor, ease of Internet access, and affordable pricing. ABI Research is predicting a market explosion for netbooks over the next few years with worldwide shipments of nearly 35 million this year, rising to an estimated 139 million in 2013.

The New Samsung NC20

Samsung decided to pass on the Intel Atom processor and went with the Via Nano and Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics for better performance. Most manufacturers still use the Atom processor along with the somewhat dated graphics chipset. The Nano loads HTML, XML and JavaScript pages faster than the Atom.

It also ups the netbook ante by going with a glossy 12.1-inch 1280 x 800-pixel WXGA display instead of the standard thus making it more in the class of an ultra-portable notebook.

Externally, the NC20 looks very much like a bigger NC10. The keyboard is now a whopping 97 percent versus the 93 percent found in the previous model. This is still the largest size available for all netbook models and accommodates almost all hand sizes.

Interestingly, the NC20 has a display viewing angle of about 150 to 160 degrees horizontally and 90 degrees vertically. This comes in real handy when playing back 720p and 1080p video content. The device handled these multimedia formats easily without overtaxing the processor – the Via Nano and Chrome9 processor did an excellent job.

This could be the perfect multimedia portable Internet device and destined to the best mini-notebook of 2009. That’s two years in a row…

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Samsung NC20 FAQ:

Question: Is a Samsung NC20 Laptop okay to buy for my sister?
I want to buy a good, fast laptop for my sister to do her school work on. The only downside side is that it doesn’t have a CD drive I don’t think? Does anyone know how to get around this?

Answer: Simple, plug in an external CD drive into one of the USB ports whenever she needs to do something that involves a CD.

Question: What do you think of Samsung mini laptop especially new Samsung NC20?
I am interested in the Samsung Mini laptop. However, all the Dell, Acer, MSI and Sony are so popular in the US, I rarely heard about the Samsung mini laptop.

Answer: The Samsung NC20 is a new 12.1″ screen “netbook” that follows the very successful Samsung NC10 (10″ screen) netbook. One significant difference is the processor. The NC20 uses the Via Nano as opposed to the Intel Atom. The NC20 is slightly larger than the NC10 due to its 12″ screen and it weighs a little more – about 3.3 pounds with the 6-cell battery. Battery life appears to be about 3 to 5 hours depending on specific usage. As with all other netbooks, the NC20 does not have a built-in CD or DVD drive. As such, you will need to install/load software using an external (USB) drive or via a shared network drive.

Question: Watching DVD’s on a Samsung NC20 Netbook?
Does the Samsung NC20 offer enough performance to watch a DVD comfortably. I plan to upgrade the unit to 2GB of Ram and just needed to find out if it was worth buying an external DVD drive or not.

Answer: You can definitely watch a DVD on the NC20. If you plan on having it on a desk, rather than your lap, the external drive would be a great addition. Otherwise, you’re going to have a usb drive that has to tag along everywhere you go.

Battery life will also take a hit with the external drive as well.

Question: Samsung NC20 Netbook?
I am considering getting a Samsung NC20, but I am undecided on what colour. What do you recommend? And also, do you think it is a suitable size for typing up essays etc.?

Answer: Black I reckon, white looks slightly cheap and plasticky.
It is perfect for typing up essays, although the battery is not the best. It does have one of the best all round performances of a netbook however, but its quite expensive for a netbook.

Cheaper, longest battery life, just as nice keyboard, get an Asus 1000HE, but the graphics and processing performance is not as good.

Question: Which mini-laptop/netbook is better, Packard Bell DOT MA 020 or Samsung NC20?

Answer: Samsung! Packard Bell, who is actually HP, have had nothing but horrible products and was the reason why they agreed to sell out to HP who saved their futures and dissolved the company.

Question: Does Gimp run on a netbook like a Samsung NC20?
I’m looking for a netbook that makes it easy to work while on the go. I also want to edit my photographs with GIMP.

Answer: I have Acer Aspire One with XP Home. I installed “GIMP” some time ago and, well… not so great. It runs alright on basic functions like image fix (cut, crop, resize, change, color/saturation, red eye, etc…) but on image animation function it is very slow.

I switched to “Paint.NET” it has all the functions of “GIMP” and it runs perfectly, and it’s also free.

Question: What’s a good amount of RAM to have for a college laptop?
I was wondering if 1 GB of RAM would be passable for my needs, which include typing up composition papers, taking an online psychology class, and perhaps some mild gaming to fill in the off hours. Right now I’m looking at the Samsung NC20.

Answer: If you can upgrade your memory, then I would do so. I think you would be looking at under $25 to go to 2Gig. Getting additional memory is your biggest bang for the buck when it comes to speed. As long as you are not going to do hardcore gaming or stuff like that on it, everything else should be fine.

Question: Laptop or netbook for schoolwork?
I need a portable computer for word processing and web browsing for research. This will be used strictly for my schoolwork – I don’t need a second powerful computer. Would a netbook suit my needs, or should I go for a full-fledged laptop? I have considered getting one of the 12-inch netbooks (Lenovo S12 and Samsung NC20).

Answer: A netbook would suit your needs.

A couple other important things for you to consider are how important battery life is to you, how big of a screen do you want, and what type of operating system you plan to use.

If you really want long battery life, I would recommend getting a smaller sized netbook. I’m not sure how big of a screen you are looking for, but the Acer Aspire One has great battery life and also a 10.1″ display. It has enough power to do all of the things that you had listed. It has the necessities of built in Wi-Fi, built in webcam, Windows XP instead of Vista and so on. It also has a pretty affordable price that is in the range you listed.

Dell, a renowned name in laptops is said to be among the largest and most trustworthy brands in the world of computing. Dell believes in doing proper research and providing the notebook exactly as per the choice and requirement of user. It can be color or portability, it is well seen that Dell always believes in providing better than the best. With such remarkable vision in mind Dell came up with its new model D430 Latitude.

The specifications of model include Intel Core Solo U1400 Processor (Santa Rosa, 1.2GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, Ultra Low Voltage) with 12.1″ WXGA Display (1280 x 800) for better vision. The weight of the notebook is just 3.2lbs and that too with battery but without optical drive.

Giving more importance to the notebook’s looks, it is additionally attractive and slim as well. In order to provide good backup it has 6-Cell 42Whr Battery. In order to improve the life of battery it has Scandisk 32GB Solid State Drive (SSD).

It also has 1GB DDR2 533MHz RAM and 80GB 4200RPM Toshiba 1.8″ Hard disk drive. The Operating System that it supports is Microsoft Genuine Windows XP Professional. It has external D-Port CD-RW/DVD-ROM Optical Drive. In addition to above other additional features and tools like 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Ethernet, and Modem are also there.

The dimensions of the model are 11.6″ W x 8.25″ D x 1″ H. Thus, it is having all the features that one would like to have in its notebook ranging from good and portable look to good configurations. All in all, a good buy!

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Dell Latitude D430 FAQ:

Question: Dell latitude d430 how do I turn it on?
The battery light is on but I can’t seem to get it on. Is the power button on the side?

Answer: Yes, the power button is on the right side; it is a round gray button. After you press that button the computer should come up and you should be able to see the Dell logo on the screen. Make sure that you have connected your AC Adapter.

Question: Does anyone know how to run a diagnostic test on my laptop (Dell Latitude D430)?
I am unable to even get on to the log in screen of my machine. I just got a blank blue screen.

Answer: Assuming you bought your computer brand new from a shop, your dell computer should have come with a disc in the set of Dell discs from when you bought the machine. On my Dell dimension desktop machine it’s the Dell Resource CD, on yours it should be a similar disc.

Question: I need a wireless driver for my “Latitude D430″ dell laptop that is NOT “intel PROset/wireless”, any ideas?
When I use the driver I have, it won’t let me connect to my home network, it will only let me reconfigure the network (which I do not want to do).

Answer: Your FIRST course of action is to go to the dell website and see if they have a wireless driver for your laptop model (I guarantee they do). If the one they offer is the one you are having trouble with… it is possible it is not being used properly?

You could always use the windows zero configuration application instead of the bundled wireless software to connect–it is quite easy to use.

Alternatively, open up the mini-pci cover on the back and get the part number for your mini-pci card–google it and download drivers directly from the manufacturer. If THAT doesn’t work, you’re out of luck

Question: Do the dells latitude d410, d420, d430 have 32-bit CardBus slots?

Answer: Not as far as I can find, they appear to have smartcard slots.

Question: How do I stop my laptop from beeping?
When using my laptop on plane or other “quiet” space, I mute the sound. However, Outlook, Word etc continue to make annoying beeps when they ask you a question about whether you want to save a file, etc. Is it possible to turn this off? Dell Latitude D430 running Office 2003.

Answer: Instead of muting it, just turn the volume all the way down.

Question: Which Dell Latitude Tablet is best for business?
I need to order a new laptop computer for work and due to our contract with Dell, I am restricted to choosing between several Dell Latitude Tablets (XT, D630, D430, ATG D630, and XFR D630). I primarily use my laptop for mobile presentations to groups between 30-100 people. My presentations consist of Power Points, short videos, and a few Word and Excel documents. I also use my laptop for simultaneous web casts. My current laptop is NOT a Dell, and I just have no basis for determining the best option. Hard drive space is not really a factor because the majority of my information is stored on removable devices. Would love some advise and direction. Pros and cons?

Answer: For business look at a few factors; warranty, and cost. Your mobile and it’s for your business. If your too cheap, you will find yourself with a failed hard drive or something because they saved the money on the part that stabilizes the hard drive while moving.

Spend a few extra pennies, get the high end one or you may lose a sale one day when you show up at a customer and can’t present because your gear sucked.

Don’t worry about actual specs so much, they will all do pretty much the same thing. Keep the focus on reliability.

Question: Is there an adapter for new dell laptop hard drives to SATA or USB?
We use a lot of dell laptops, Latitude D420’s D430’s etc. I’d like to be able to hook them to a SATA-USB Adapter that I have to recover data sometimes. But the drive’s only connector seems to be a ribbon cable that runs into the motherboard. Is there a way to convert this to a standard SATA connector somehow?

Answer: You can easily buy this kind of adapter on Ebay. Try to search for “1.8 drive adapter”. You can choose the best solution for what you need – I still prefer the 3.5 IDE.

Question: Anytime both my wife or I connects to our home broadband router (SKY) we both usually get disconnected?
I have a DELL Latitude D430 and she has a Sony Vaio NR. Is there a setting I can change on one of the laptops? I was thinking that maybe they are both trying to use different types network (B and G) and the router gets confused and resets? I have no idea though this is just a guess.

Answer: Go to start, control panel, network connections, right click on the connection (wireless or local) and click properties, scroll down and double click on internet protocol and make sure their set on auto get ip.

Toshiba satellite Pro A210-EZ2201 is the Black and silver unit that have the average speed and performance with the Fire wire port and one useful empty bay inside the notebook where in can be added a second hard drive, though the same comes with a 80 GB hard drive as standard. One of the greatest advantages of Toshiba satellite A210-EZ2201 is that it has the crystal clear sound system. I’ve never heard a better sounding notebook at this price and it could be said that any music lovers, at least, could score a valid pact here.

Toshiba satellite A210 has a DVD writer and this drive with write speed 8x (DVD±R), 4x (DVD±R DL). The hard drive includes DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM. This little laptop has the portable hard drive with a card reader. It also has the supported flash memory cards as SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMedia Card, XD-Picture Card, and SDIO. It also has CD write speed of 24 X and a rewrite speed of 10 X with read speed of 24 X and DVD read speed of 8X.

It has 1.5-inch height, 14.3 inches width and 10.6 -inch depth of dimension with the display and graphics system of satellite Pro EZ2201 includes a display size of 15.4 -inch with 1280×800 WXGA standard resolution screen. The display type of this tiny laptop is of TFT active matrix. It has the ATI Radeon X1200 graphics processor. It possesses a lithium ion battery type that provides maximum of 2.2 hours performance.

The Toshiba A210-EZ2201 has a very great communication and networking options. The satellite pro has the Wi-Fi wireless technology. It incorporates the interfaces like S-video, VGA, phone line and an Ethernet. An easy to type on keyboard is present as a pro to this satellite pro. It also has a touchpad and includes a sound card. Onyx blue is the chassis color for this satellite pro. This tiny laptop weighs only 6 lbs.

The processor speed of Toshiba satellite Pro A210 is 1.8 GHz with the Athlon 64X2 processor class. It also possesses a 1 GB installed memory with maximum memory capacity to be 4 GB. The Satellite Pro A210 has a warranty of 1 year. So what else do you want for a basic need laptop?

The most advantage over this laptop is the sound system it offers and the empty bay to add another hard disk drive, which any other laptops do miss. Nevertheless, with all these advantages it has been very low priced. At a little cost a good thing could be purchased without any doubt. Thus the Toshiba satellite Pro A210-EZ2201 is of course; economically priced with technology you will value great. Systems feature the latest Intel processors, for optimal performance.

Toshiba Satellite Pro FAQ:

Question: Can I install a graphics card in a Toshiba Satellite Pro.?
I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A300D-132 and I like to install a new Nvidia 8600Gt is this possible?

Answer: No. As far as accelerating your laptop graphics goes — unfortunately its shopping time for a new laptop. Laptops don’t have normal graphic card slots. 99.9 % of laptops have their graphics soldered onto the motherboard, and the very few machines that use Mini-PCIe cards for graphics, I have seen no aftermarket Mini-PCI-e cards available at all.

Question: How Many Hours Can A Battery Last For An Toshiba Satellite Pro A60 Laptop?
I have a Toshiba satellite pro A60 laptop and the battery is basically done and I want to buy a new one but I can’t find any information about how long the A60’s battery lasts after full charge.

Answer: With all the battery management stuff turned on a laptop should last anywhere between 45 mins and 3 hrs with a fit battery.

Question: How do you install ram in a toshiba satellite pro 490cdt?
I did find one partial diagram from a ram manufacture but I’m not totally sure if it is totally right.

Answer: For most laptops they will have letters next to each screw on the bottom. Look for the ‘M’ letters next to the screw. If that doesn’t work then go for the removable panel toward the middle; this is usually were the memory is. Chances are there are either one or two screws to remove and then the memory itself is clipped in. There will be two clips on each side of the memory holding it in and if you pull them away from the memory then the module will pop right out.

Question: How to install a wireless connection in Toshiba Satellite Pro 4200’s laptop?
I was just given a Toshiba Satellite Pro 4200’s laptop and would like to use a wireless connection. From what I found out there is no wireless built-in. My friend gave a D-Link AIrPlus 2.4 GHz wireless cardbus adapter but it seems like there is no input for it. What should I do?

Answer: There should be a “cardbus” slot on the side of the laptop, it may currently have a cover on it. It is possible that your Pro 4200 does not have the “optional” card reader.

Question: What’s largest capacity hard drive for Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Laptop?
Need to upgrade to larger hard drive. Would like highest capacity drive that’s compatible with Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Laptop.

Answer: I would recommend a 250 Gb though it can support up to 400Gb.

Question: How to reboot Toshiba Satellite Pro L300 Series w.o recovery discs?
My friend has a toshiba satellite pro L300 series laptop with a windows xp software. She wants to reboot it but doesn’t have the recovery discs. Is there a way to do this manually?

Answer: Do you really mean reboot and not reinstall?

To reboot, you do not need the recovery discs. Just press the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to reboot the computer. If the system has hung up then it can’t be rebooted. You will have to hold down the power switch for several seconds until the system shuts down. Then switch it on again.

If you need to reinstall, you will need the recovery discs. Reinstallation can be done manually without the recovery discs, but you will need to have the Windows XP CD & license key, and all the drivers for the notebook.

Reinstalling it manually can be done, but there may be several components which will not be recognised as the XP CD may not have the drivers, such as network adapters, video adapters, audio device, etc.

You will also not get back all the utilities that came with the original installation such as touchpad drivers and utilities, etc

Question: Does anyone know if I can upgrade memory on my Toshiba Satellite Pro L100?
It has around 448mb ram and I am looking to upgrade this to around 1 or 2gb.

Answer: I am assuming that you have 1 x 512mb RAM in it, but you could have 2 x 256 RAM in it also. Grab a screwdriver and open the port on the bottom of your laptop where your RAM is located and you should be able to tell how many sticks you have and how many it can hold. Just by the model I would say it can hold 2 sticks and up to a maximum of 1GB or 2 x 512mb sticks.

Question: How can I access the internet from a toshiba satellite pro model 460cdx?
I can’t use a regular cord because there’s no spot to put it. Do I have to use wireless?

Answer: These are relatively OLD laptops, and if I remember correctly, they were not made with either ethernet or wifi. To use the internet you will need either an ethernet card or a wifi card. If you have a wireless router you can just add a wireless pcmcia card. If you only have an ethernet router you can add an ethernet pcmcia card.

You will have to add one or the other to connect to the internet.

Like many HP computers, the HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch laptop is designed to be the ultimate portable entertainment machine. For those who often use their PCs for video and music playback, this is the perfect notebook for you.

With an powerful graphics card and blazing processors, the HP Pavilion DV6-1030US 16.0-Inch laptop is also the perfect gaming machine. This model is powered by a 2 GHZ T6400 Intel processor and has a massive 4 GB (that can be upgraded to 8 GB) of RAM. These powerful specs will ensure that you can enjoy heavy-duty gaming and graphic processing without a glitch.

There are also no shortages of ports and outlets with this new model. This laptop comes with 4 USB ports, a HDMI port, one VGA output and a memory card slot. Like many notebooks from HP, the design of the 16-inch DV6 is streamlined and stylish. It maintains it’s trademark clean and minimalist appearance. For a 16-inch laptop, the battery lifespan is pretty good. It lasted up to 3 hours the last time I used it on a single charge. I was playing some games, watching some videos and did some light word processing.

The DV6-1030US comes with a spacious 16-inch hi-def, 1366 x 768 WXGA screen. Viewing DVDs on this screen is just sublime as the video quality is crisp and brilliant. The graphic card used on this model also incorporates HP’s new Clear Video technology to produce the best video quality. One of my favorite features is the removable remote control. The tiny remote control enables to control video and audio playback without the need to go near the laptop.

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HP Pavilion DV6-1030US FAQ:

Question: XP drivers for HP Pavilion DV6-1030US?
I’m trying to find suitable drivers for Windows XP for HP Pavilion DV6-1030US.

Answer: Go to the hp website. Look for your model number and all your drivers would be there.

Question: Is HP Pavilion DV6-1030US any good?
I am a post grad student and in desperate need of a new laptop, currently using Fujitsu Siemens and been with me for 5 yrs, never liked it because its just TOO HEAVY AND UGLY! I need a laptop mainly for: microsoft program use; word, power point, excel. And for intensive internet surf and use of PDF files and downloads, music, movies or documentaries.

Answer: Its an awesome computer for the uses you have said. Surfing, Word documents, music, movies – that it can handle very easily. Its powerful processor is quite fast, and you will have a big enough hard drive to store movies, music etc. But if you are going to play any high graphic 3D games like Counter-strike or Halo, you might not get the total experience – a minuscule amount of lag, a little bit of blur, but that’s it – that’s the only con – a suckish graphics card for 3D stuff.

Question: I need to factory restore my HP Pavilion dv6-1030us?
Apparently, I am finding out NOW, that HP recommends that as soon as you get your shinny new laptop out of the box you should make a recovery disc, but who turns on their brand new Computer for the First time and says, oh! I must make recovery discs! That’s crap. Isn’t there someway I can factory restore it without a disk??? Internet explorer and Fire Fox keep locking up or crashing and this is my last effort before I exchange the notebook.

Answer: Have you just installed something? Then you can go into system restore (I know this is available with XP) and tell windows to restore to a point prior to the latest installed software. I had to do this before and it totally fixed my issue. They I had to research the software some more. I did reinstall the software and did not have the issue again.

Question: What kind of RAM would I use for HP DV6-1030US Pavilion Notebook?
I have a Pavilion dv6-1030 us notebook. I currently have 4 gig of ram but am trying to find out how much it would cost to upgrade to the max the computer can handle (8 gig as it is 64 bit).

Answer: 4gb DDR2 ram is heaps expensive and the difference in performance is going to be next to nothing. 64 bit vista does support 8gb of ram but if you want more power out of your computer a better processor is the answer, which for a laptop means getting a new one.

Question: What should I do to fix this problem?
I have a HP Pavilion dv6-1030us. I recently downloaded the update for the bios. Now, I can’t turn on my computer whenever I try to. No lights turn on and I can’t hear the system either. Is there anyway to fix this. Also, I bought this computer 2 months ago and I have a 1 year warranty. So, does that mean that I can have this problem fixed for free?

Answer: When you updated your BIOS was their any problems during the process like: the pc froze or power failure etc? If you flashed the BIOS and a problem like that happened then your board is probably screwed. Contact HP or the store you bought it from and see if they can repair it.

Question: Which laptop is better an hp pavilion dv6 1030 or a 1050?

Answer: The 1050 is better because of the faster processor, better video card, and more hard drive memory.

Question: Which of these three laptops works best for a graphic design student?
I’m a graphic design student and I’m choosing between these three laptops: HP – Pavilion Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6400, Acer Aspire AS5735-6694 Notebook PC, HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC. I know mac computers are the best, but I can’t afford one right now.

Answer: HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook PC specs are the best. Don’t forget that if you order a mac directly from apple.com you can get a student discount and customize it.

HP tx2000 Tablet PC can be called as the refreshed version of tx1000 tablet PC. It is said the next version as it carries the similar design but is provided with a new touch screen and an active digitizer. It makes it exciting for the young generation as now they have the independence of choosing either the finger operation or just using a pen to take notes. There is also an eraser with the pen which helps the user to just flip the pen and erase what has gone wrong thus making it much of a fun too.

The tablet is 12.1 Inches in size with the WXGA touch screen display with built in digitizer, it has the resolution of 1280 x 800. Its display is quite attractive at the first instance as its outer body is glossy black and goes inside till the margin where the keyboard is silver. The appearance and the design of the tablet PC are quite sleek.

The notebook has the Altec Lansing speakers for watching movies and listening music with a very good quality. There is a wonderful feature attached with this notebook and that is the screen of the notebook can automatically change its orientation when it is moved into the tablet form.

The notebook also has a webcam which facilitates chatting on the internet as one can see the member talking live .watching movies and videos; listening music is also very convenient with the help of several multimedia buttons.

The notebook works on the Windows Vista Home Premium Operating system. It supports all the wireless features efficiently and since it works on the Vista platform one can very securely enjoy browsing thousands of websites on Internet without the fear of getting attacked with the unwanted viruses. It also has several other facilities available like the Windows Media Center, Windows Aero and the feature to do instant search.

The entertainment features make this tablet a real head turner, especially when you consider the starting price. This tablet for sure deserves to be the bets of all as has the mini remote, pen and eraser and several multimedia buttons.

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HP tx2000 Tablet FAQ:

Question: I have an Hp Pavillion tx2000 (tablet laptop) I bought a new pen & it won’t work? What do I do?
I broke my old stylus (pen) and I just can’t figure out what to do.

Answer: Take your Notebook to OfficeDepot where they should have an older model of Tablet on display. Test the display stylus on you’re PC. If it works, then the one you bought was probably faulty. Unless you got it directly from HP. If that’s the case, you’ll have to return it or have it replaced.

Question: Would the HP Pavilion TX2000 tablet PC be perfect for:
- gaming?
- multi-tasking?
- digital art working?
- entertainment?
- work assignments?

Answer:
- Gaming: Not really, but it can with older games. Tablet PC’s aren’t made with gaming in mind.
- Multi-tasking: Pretty good thanks to lots of RAM, but the CPU isn’t that great these days.
- Digital art working: Yes, it’s a tablet, and with the right programs it can become your trusty sketchpad.
- Entertainment: Yes, it doubles as a normal laptop, so it will have no problems playing back video, music, and extend with other devices.
- Work assignments: Yes, it’s a laptop!

The only downfall of the TX tablets is heat thanks to the AMD CPU. If you don’t mind the heat, you have yourself a pretty nice tablet PC.

Question: HP Tx2000 Tablet?
I’ve just got this laptop and I found it a little bit slower when starting up windows. Also with some programme and mutli task. Mine is 2.0 GHZ and 2G ram, 64bit windows vista. Would updating the ram to 4G help? Where can I find cheap ram?

Answer: Unless you are doing a ton of stuff or using high level programs 4G probably will not help. You can check by pressing ctrl-alt-del, choosing task manager, and looking at the performance tab. If you are not using more than 2GB of memory than more memory will not increase performance.

Question: How do I turn the tablet mode of my HP tx2000 to off?
It takes up a lot of memory and sometimes I don’t use it but want to use it later.

Answer: Hit your start menu, right click Computer, click Manage (hit continue if a security pop-up comes up). On the left side of window, hit the little arrow next to Services and Applications to expand it. Then click on services. Scroll all the way down to “Tablet PC Input Service”, right click that, hit properties. Choose startup type “Disabled”, then Reboot. And whenever you choose to use your tablet again, just set it back to “Automatic”.

Question: HP Tablet Notebook TX2000 Z Series: Glossy Screen. Options for being out on sunny days?
I am worried that it will be useless outside and will have to much glare no matter what. Am I right? I am attracted to this computer for what appears to be its capacity for handwriting recognition and drawing applications.

Answer: Using a matte finished screen protector can really help cut down glare when outdoors, making the screen easier to see.

I highly recommend TabletPC’s over laptops if you’re looking for portability and have used my old TC1100 for several years. Why be limited to just keyboard input? And there are many artists, cartoonists, etc at the Buzz that can help with artist program choices.

Question: Hp tablet tx2000 touch screen?
I recently downgraded my tx2675ee from vista to xp, but I can’t find handwriting and on screen keyboard of this model which works nice on vista, for using on xp platform. Is there any version of that software for xp?

Answer: You’ll have to get Windows XP Tablet PC edition probably. Or you could legally download the Windows 7 beta (It’s faster than XP).

Question: Does HP Pavilion tx2000 notebook tablet pc have wifi internet?

Answer: Yes, in fact it even has an optional WiMax add-on.

Question: HP Pavilion tx2000, what are the cons and pros?
I was thinking about buying the HP Pavilion tx2000 tablet pc / notebook hybrid tmr for university studies this coming winter. So, what are your opinions about the positives and negatives of this laptop in terms of performance and convenience?

Answer: The tablet writing recognition is exceptional and the extra features such as the media remote or the finger print reader is definitely a plus. However, the tx2000 gets very hot, and I know computers generally don’t do too well against heat. Also, the load time is pretty slow. It took a couple minutes for my computer to get loaded completely even before I put any software or anything on it.

The battery life is also pretty good if you get the 8 cell battery. To boil it down, the tx2000 lives up to it’s ultra portable reputation at 5.something pounds, but like any laptop, it has its flaws: the heat and load time.

The HP Pavillion Dv9700t notebook comes into the category of a general purpose notebook computer. It is the right option for the users who are not keen to get into the complex configurations and still want to enjoy watching movies on the Laptop’s DVD Player.

The notebook has a 17 inches wide WXGA display screen with a High Definition HP Bright View. It comes in the 1440*900 configuration. The notebook also has Webcam and a Microphone which are available on the top of the monitor. The webcam is surrounded by the two available microphones. The quality of the camera is very fine.

The notebook has built in speakers of Altec Lansing which come with the touch control buttons on the right hand side on top of it. The keypad in terms of quality is really of excellent quality as it has very soft and smooth keys which do not give the feel of being pushed even. Along with this it has the number pad on the entire keypad which is of great help at the time of doing mathematical calculations on it.

The notebook is facilitated with an Intel Core Duo Processor T7500 and Wireless 4965 AGN. It runs on the Vista Home Premium. It also has a small IR remote that fits is the PCMIA slot. It has a 2 GB RAM.

This is one of the basic notebooks on which one can easily perform the business and academic tasks along with the purpose for watching movies with the help of its DVD player. It also has the Firewire port which enables the connectivity of several Digital Video camera and other devices to conveniently upload data to the hard drive of the notebook. Also the USB port enables the faster transfer of the data between the peripherals.

The quality of the Video is really nice and completely flawless. Its extended desktop gives gorgeous look to the notebook. Thus finally this notebook is strongly recommended for the users who are looking for a full featured 17 inches notebook on affordable price.

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HP Pavilion Dv9700t FAQ:

Question: What is the best model in the HP Pavilion dv9700t line?
I would Like a Laptop with Blu-Ray reader (for movies), 2 GB of Ram or more (for Vista), Nice screen, EXCELLENT Battery Life for watching Blu-Ray movies on the road, an HDMI output, and wifi with Bluetooth.

Answer: Get the Hp Pavillion Dv9000. It is great.

Question: Does HP Pavilion dv9700t have a HDMI input?
I know it has a output but does it have a input as well?

Answer: From what I can gather from reading articles – Yes it does.

Question: HP Pavilion dv9700t or MacBook Pro?
I recently purchased a MacBook Pro with the student discount and I was planning on buying Windows XP Home Edition so I could play my games but I started to think if I should have gotten the HP laptop instead. I know Vista is not a very good operating system so thats why I purchased the MacBook Pro. Was that a good choice paying an extra 800 dollars for the MacBook Pro instead of the HP Laptop?

Answer: Pavillion! Intel and Nvidia are so awesome, there’s no better combination of chips. The HP is quite better than the Mac.
The Mac lets you pay for software you don’t need, the HP lets you pay for the gorgeous technology. Buy the Pavillion!

Question: Where to fix a HP Pavilion dv9700T and how much?
The needle on the side of the laptop where you plug in the charger is broken.

Answer: An electrical repair store would be your best shot, they can usually fix stuff like that. I would guess the cost would be $100-200.

If that fails, contact HP and they will be able to assist you, that could be very costly.

Question: Which is a better laptop, HP Pavilion dv6700z or HP Pavilion dv9700t?

Answer: The DV9700 in my opinion.

Question: Is HP pavilion dv9700t a nice gaming computer?

Answer: That will depend on the games you plan to play.

Next generation games are developed on computers that are quite powerful and that will be easily affordable in a few years.
I still play nice old games and I enjoy them better that the new ones. So I don’t need a “monster” in my room nor in my office.

Question: New HP Laptop problems (HP Pavilion dv9700t series)?
I just got my new HP laptop a week or so ago and I’m having some problems with it. Up to this point, everything was working flawlessly, no problems at all. Then, I inserted the Kodak picture CD to upload the pictures to my documents and I had to restart to officially install the Kodak program, but it never fully restarted (it won’t even go to the login page). I’ve tried all the restore options, but as you know, you have to restart to make it work but I still have the same restart issues. I have no idea what to do!

Answer: Strange problem. Try booting to safe mode:

1) Turn PC off
2) Turn it on. As it starts, press & hold the ‘F8′ key.
3) This should display a menu.
4) Select Safe Mode & let the PC boot
5) Once it’s back up (It’ll take longer than usual and look different), shutdown then PC and reboot it normally.

Question: Dell Inspiron 1720 vs. HP Pavilion dv9700t series?
im getting a laptop and I’ll use it mostly for media purposes (reading and writing cds, dvds, and maybe blue-rays) and I’ve studied both of these, which do you think would be a better choice?

Answer: HP Pavilion dv9700t series would be a lot better. They come with hardware that is powerful and cheaper than what the Dell Inspiron 1720 series would offer. With the HP, the default video card is very powerful (you can even use it for gaming) and the processor is also good (2.0GHz dual-core at default, which is very fast for what you are doing). Get the HP laptop.

HP tx1000 Convertible Notebook is an HP notebook from the category of Tablet PCs. The display of this notebook makes it quite special as it has comes in a design resembling a wave. The inner view of the notebook is silver in color with the keyboard surroundings as silver and the outer view has a black glossy look and feel.

It has a 12.1 Inches WXGA High Definition Bright View Widescreen having configuration of 1280*800. It also has a Touch screen available. This notebook is placed in the family of Tablet PCs due to the availability of the feature that the notebook screen can be turned into a Tablet view.

On the right hand side of the screen there are media Quick Play Buttons for your entertainment and convenience. The screen is slightly grainy, but you will get this with any Tablet PC due to the extra layer needed for tablet functionality. The glossy screen is good for presenting bold colors and watching movies, but bad when doing a lot of reading in strongly lit areas as it is quite reflective. One small annoyance is the fact it is difficult to see what level brightness you’ve got the screen adjusted to because there is no on screen feedback when you toggle brightness, the same goes for volume.

The notebook comes with several features like the of webcam 1.3-megapixel, digital media reader which is 5-in-1. There is also a mini remote control with the help of which the users can easily watch the movies and photos, listen music.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium is the inbuilt operating system coming with the HP tx1000 Convertible Notebook and thus makes it perfectly safe and secure to be accessed without the threat of any unwanted attacks from viruses.

The Notebook has all the features required and that too in the. The tablet PC has brought a variety of accessories such as screen wipe and the weight saver and all this too in the reasonable cost.

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HP Notebook FAQ:

Question: Where is the fingerprint reader on the hp touchsmart notebook?
I just got my hp notebook and it has the software for a fingerprint reader on it but I can’t find the actual reader. On the demo it shows it below the keyboard but there isn’t one here.

Answer: Often times computer vendors put the same “bundle” of software on multiple models regardless if a particular model has the hardware to support it. It’s very possible that your laptop doesn’t have the fingerprint scanner.

Question: How do you activate and deactivate the second set of characters on a HP Notebook Keyboard?
I just bought a new HP Notebook, and for some reason the keyboard always switches to the second set of characters printed on the keys. How do you switch back and forth?

Answer: Hold down the FN key (bottom left) and press the scroll/num lk key (top row on the right).

Question: How do I make the screen brighter on my HP Notebook?
I have an HP notebook, and would like to make the screen brighter and more vivid. I have windows XP.

Answer: Notebooks in generally have a function key on the keyboard next to Ctrl or near it. Press and hold that and there should be an increase brightness key as an alternate for one of the number keys.

Question: Help with taking a hp notebook apart to replace usb ports?
I have been given an old HP notebook, Pavilion N5241 but the usb ports are broken. Does anyone know where I might find an online manual or tutorial to show me how to get it apart? This is not in the owners manual (obviously). I’m usually quite good at this sort of thing but this looks like I might have to take the screen off first?

Answer: You can not. They are actually part of the motherboard. Once broken you are lucky your machine runs. They can not be replaced.

Question: How does Apple Airport Extreme Wireless adapter USB work on my HP notebook?
Currently, I installed Mac OS X in my HP pavilion dv 2130us. I am not able to go online because my wireless card does not work for Apple system. I found an item called “Apple Airport Extreme Wireless adapter USB” in ebay. I wonder if it will work without setting up a Airport Extreme Station. Does the adapter can get my notebook go online with normal PC router setup?

Answer: How do you have Mac OS X installed on your HP system, unless you did it with the illegal OSx86? If you did, which you must have, then there is no guarantee that anything will work with it, because it is hacked software and has little security.

Question: How do I restore my HP notebook to its ’straight-from-the-box’ state?
I want to sell my old HP notebook and I’d like to remove all my files and everything I’ve downloaded etc. and I’m not sure how to go about restoring my system.

Answer: If you bought it new you should have the disks that came with it, after you save what you want run the recover cd’s that came with it, it will reinstall everything from factory.

Question: How do I remove the on-screen volume meter from my HP notebook.?
I’m running Vista premium on an HP Inspiron entertainment notebook PC. The onscreen volume meter is extremely annoying because it stays onscreen for about 30 seconds before disappearing. How do i remove it?

Answer: I’m sorry, but unfortunately you cannot. The volume displays etc. are integrated into the Operating System. The only way to remove this would be to format your computer, and install Vista or XP WITHOUT using a HP Manufactured Vista/XP Disc.

Question: Is it possible to use the same key that came with my pre-installed X86 HP notebook to install an X64 Vista?
I recently purchased the notebook and know that its X64 compatible, however I don’t want to purchase a new license to install an X64. Will it be possible to use the same key that came with my notebook for the X86 to install then X64? I have already activated my Vista!

Answer: No. The key is for that specific version only. If you had a Retail copy of Vista, then the key would work for both.

In today’s world, something that every business professional simply cannot do without is a laptop. A laptop is used to store all kinds of necessary data, work out important calculations and design significant projects. Professionals rely almost entirely on their notebooks to give them access to any information they need. This is why choosing a good laptop is imperative.

The name that has built a lot of credibility in the world of laptops is Dell. Dell laptops are considered to be the best of their kind, and are the most preferred notebooks in business circles. Keeping in mind the needs of today’s professional, Dell has come out with a new notebook, the Dell Vostro 1400.

The Dell Vostro 1400 is a powerful laptop, concealed in a stylish, thin and lightweight cover. It is especially designed for the frequent traveler, with features like wireless connectivity, exceptional durability, 14.1 inch widescreen display and unbeatable service options. It works on a Core 2 Duo processor, and has a dedicated nVidia Go 8400m for graphics.

This Dell notebook is also equipped with a built in 2 MP webcam and microphone and has a commendable battery life of 4 hours. What’s more, it has even got a 9 in one card reader, four USB 2.0 ports, an IEE 1394 firewire port and an express card slots as well. Its economical price range might even suit the preferences of the general consumer as well.

Dark grey in color, the Dell Vostro exudes a very professional outlook and has a strong backlight and 1,280×1,024 WXGA display with TrueLife. This ensures you get bright colors, crisp images and a good contrast. The webcam offers a decent resolution and can record up to 1600×1200 resolution at 2-3 FPS. The unique face tracking option lets the camera to zoom in to your face and pan in and out as you move. The LED indicator light shows whether the camera is on or off.

The speakers of this Dell laptop are small, but don’t let the size fool you. They can generate a considerable amount of sound in a medium sized room, to provide a good experience for a game or DVD. The microphones, situated at the top trim of the screen, capture audio well and are great to use for VOIP applications.

To get the best deals on the Dell Vostro 1400, simply log on to a good internet shopping portal and compare prices and specifications with other laptops. It can’t get any better than this!

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Dell Vostro FAQ:

Question: Why is the Dell vostro collection much cheaper then the latitude one?
Are they good enough to perform home to small business capability (example dell vostro 1000, 120HD)?

Answer: Simple, they have AMD processors only. AMD is cheaper then Intel, Intel is mostly $100 more.

Question: What is the difference between a Dell Vostro and a Dell XPS?
I know the difference. The vostro is the business computer and the XPS is the gaming computer.
My question is, If i built both an XPS and a Vostro with the same equipment what would be the difference(other than casing and looks)?

Answer: I hear that the Vostro comes with less trialware. It seems to me that business computers are always cheaper than their home computer counterparts.

Question: What is a compatible graphics card for my computer (Dell Vostro 200 intel Celeron)?
I bought warhammer online yesterday and sadly my graphics card didn’t work with it. So what graphics card could I use to make sure this game runs smoothly and would work with this computer?

Answer: All you need is a card that supports pixel shader 2.0. Get one with 3.0 and 256mb ram on the gfx card. You should get your ram up to 2gb or so.

Question: Are the Dell Vostro memory upgrades sold in ebay legitimate?
I am planning to upgrade the memory for my Dell Vostro 1400. I found some good deals in ebay. Are they genuine? Should I buy from ebay or I should always buy from dell?

Answer: I would check the feedback of those who are selling the product. Usually people tend to sell the same things over and over so in the feedback you can see if someone else bought the same item and were happy with it. I never buy anything from ebay without going through their feedback.

Question: Is the dell vostro 400 desktop computer really only for buisness purposes?

Answer: It can be whatever pc you want it to be. Usually when companies market a pc as a ‘business pc’, they will usually have less multi-media applications built in. That’s about the only difference. There might be more leasing options available with business computers. Other than that in terms of hardware its pretty much the same!

Question: Do you need sound card to play logitech z2300 on Dell Vostro 1500 laptop?
I have a Dell vostro 1500 laptop. Is it ok to play my movies and music on my laptop on logitech z2300. Somebody told me that it will harm my laptop.

Answer: If those speakers accept 3.5″ stereo line signals (which they very likely do) then you can use them without any trouble.

Question: Any way to reset Windows XP to original settings for a Dell Vostro 200?
I have a Dell Vostro 200 on my hands, but no kind of system restore disk or windows xp disk. Is there any product out there I can download to reset this thing to original settings? There is no information on the computer that needs to be saved and I just want to start off with a clean slate.

Answer: Unfortunately not. You absolutely need those discs that came with your computer. Contact Dell and see if they can supply you with replacement discs.

Question: Does the dell Vostro Desktop 220 have wireless internet?
My mother’s computer (the Dell Vostro) is connected to our wireless router with a cord right now. However, I want to move the router into my room so I can connect it to my xbox 360 and go online. Will my mother still be able to get internet with this computer?

Answer: It depends on the options and customization she chose when she purchased it. By default, no, it does not.

You could always buy a wireless adapter and connect it to her computer via USB. Or, you could buy a wireless adapter from Microsoft for your Xbox.