Azat Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 http://12.158.237.68/azat/temp/laptop.jpg Harut, don't forget to buy the warranty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fadi Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 Azat, warranties don't cover such kind of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 29, 2003 Report Share Posted March 29, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Domino:Azat, warranties don't cover such kind of things. Sounds like someone's talking from experience!!!! That pic is great Azat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 30, 2003 Report Share Posted March 30, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Domino: Ah BTW, whats a pre-fetching circuitry ? For Domino: I am going to assume you know what caches are for. Basically, anytime the processor needs something which is in RAM, there is a big performance penalty since it takes a lot of time to access something from RAM. You have caches to minimize this penalty by keeping frequently accessed things in small high-speed memories that can be accessed quickly. If the processor asks for something which is not in the cache, then there is a cache-miss and it has to be fetched from memory. The idea with pre-fetching is to extend this even more ... now the pre-fetching logic will try to figure out (guess) what the processor may need, and try to get it (prefetch it) from RAM, before the processor actually asks for it! For example if you see that the processor is processing something on an array and is requesting sequential blocks from memory, you can prefetch the next block into the cache hoping that the processor will ask for it soon. Let me know if you want more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 People!!! i've picked these two, now help me pick one! ==================HP ze5300Intel P4 2.4 GHzXP Home OSCorel Word/Quattro ProLCD 15.0 TFT SXGA+256 MB(1x256)DDR SDRAM30 GB HDDVD/CDRW Drive56K Modem10/100 LAN8 Cell Lithim lon Battery3-year express repairBuit in 3.5 in FloppyPRICE: $1,553.99 (before rebate)maybe $100 mail-in rebate ================== Dell Inspiron 5100Intel P4 2.4 GHzXP Home OSWordPerfect15.0 SXGA+384 MB 2DIMM (free upgrade from 256 MB 2DIMM)30 GB HDCD-RW/DVD Drive56K ModeIntegrated Network Card94 WHr Lithium lon 12-Cell Battery3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year Mail-in ServiceExternal USB Floppy16 MB ATi Mobility Radeo 7500 Video CardPRICE: $1,656maybe $150 mail-in rebate ===================== [EDIT] Dell price update [ April 04, 2003, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: Harut ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 Hi Harut We've had problems with the Ati radeon video card you mention in the Dell (what's in the HP BTW?) Try and get an upgrade to the 32Mb version... v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 I would go with the Dell if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 one issue i have with Dell is that it has only external floppy drives. no internal. and i use floppy a lot. alsowhat the difference between XGA and SXGA+ screens? is there a big difference?alsois it going to make a big difference if i choose 2X128MB memory over 1X256MB?alsois there a big difference between 12 cell and 8 cell batteries?alsoi can get P4 1.8 GHz on HP. would you recommend? thanks people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by vava:(what's in the HP BTW?) Try and get an upgrade to the 32Mb version...HP doesn't specify. i'm guessing something onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Sip:Make sure the Dell has the 10/100 LAN --Sipit does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 I would say 1x256 is better than 2x128 ... most often these laptops have 2 memory slots ... with 1x256, later on you can add one more to upgrade. With 2x128, most likely there is no more room to upgrade. Don't worry about the external floppy ... it's a GOOD thing I think. I personally don't use floppies anymore. But I am still not sure if the floppy has to be external with the DELL. On mine, it's both ... you can have it as external or pop out one of the batteries and repalce it with the floppy. As far as the batteries, 8 or 12 cel doesn't mean much to me. You want to look at power ratings on those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted April 5, 2003 Report Share Posted April 5, 2003 Vava, this is the mobile radeon in a laptop ... I am guessing you are referring to the desktop versions? Harut, the Dell looks a bit better but I will look at the details later tonight. Make sure the Dell has the 10/100 LAN --Sip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 13, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 ok people, thanks for the help. i think i'm going to go with Dell.so start chipping in. i'm short on cash. here are the new specifications Price: $1,566.00Inspiron 5100: Intel® Pentium® 4 processor,2.4GHz,15.0 SXGA+Memory: 512MB 266MHz 2 DIMMS Video Card: 32MB ATi Mobility™ Radeon™ 7500Hard Drive: FREE UPGRADE! 40GB Ultra ATA Hard Drive (from 30 GB)Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices: External USB Floppy DriveOperating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP HomeNetwork Adapter: Integrated Network CardModem: Internal 56K ModemFixed CD/DVD Drives: FREE 24X CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Upgrade! (from DVD)Productivity Software: WordPerfect® Productivity Pack with Quicken New User EditionSecurity Software: Dell SecurityCenter by McAfee, 90-day introductory offerDigital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCHPrimary Battery: 94 WHr Lithium Ion 12-Cell BatteryLimited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year Mail-In ServiceDigital Photography: Dell Picture Studio, Image Expert® StandardInternet Access Options: 6 Months America Online Internet Access Included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted April 13, 2003 Report Share Posted April 13, 2003 Harut? You need to borrow my sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Harut? You need to borrow my sign? huh?Azat jan, ch'haskatsa. inch sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Harut? You need to borrow my sign? huh?Azat jan, ch'haskatsa. inch sign? will code for food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fadi Posted April 14, 2003 Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 (edited) Harut? You need to borrow my sign? huh?Azat jan, ch'haskatsa. inch sign? will code for food Difference is, he want no food... last time I checked laptops can't be eaten. Edited April 14, 2003 by Fadi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2003 Harut? You need to borrow my sign? huh?Azat jan, ch'haskatsa. inch sign? will code for food lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted April 19, 2003 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2003 i got my loptop today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Geek if you ever need to get your laptop or PC repaired make sure you do not call this guy: http://www.cpu.lu/~gkes/pcrepair/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormig Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 loptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Congrats harut! Now first thing you do, is go through and uninstall 90% of the crap they put on there ... get rid of ALL the crap. AOL, Compuserve, Netscape, photo whatever, global ad whatever, this and that utility, everything! Just keep the basic windows stuff, drivers, and the main applications you care about. If there is something that starts up automatically and you don't know how to get rid of it, here are a few places to check: Startup in your Start MenuStartup in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup In the Registry under:\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce and also the same things under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garo Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Congrats harut! Now first thing you do, is go through and uninstall 90% of the crap they put on there ... get rid of ALL the crap. AOL, Compuserve, Netscape, photo whatever, global ad whatever, this and that utility, everything! Just keep the basic windows stuff, drivers, and the main applications you care about. If there is something that starts up automatically and you don't know how to get rid of it, here are a few places to check: Startup in your Start MenuStartup in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup In the Registry under:\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce and also the same things under \HKEY_CURRENT_USER Isn't it better to use msconfig to disable the programs/services? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Isn't it better to use msconfig to disable the programs/services?Probably ... but that's just too easy Real CS guys like to make their hacks directly into all the scripts, config files, and kernel code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garo Posted April 20, 2003 Report Share Posted April 20, 2003 Isn't it better to use msconfig to disable the programs/services?Probably ... but that's just too easy Real CS guys like to make their hacks directly into all the scripts, config files, and kernel code Oh ok. I hope the CS guys don't forget to make a backup copy before making any changes on registry/config files Also, I think it worths to mention this registry key as well:\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServicesA lot of bad guys running their software as a service to stay transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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