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Netbook HDD Question

It is not difficult to swap in an SSD drive. They come in the same form factor of a regular notebook hard drive. You just have to go through the same hassle as you would with replacing any hard disk, which for a new notebook means installing the OS, drivers and software. corkyg said it a bit...
- Zirconium
- Post #3
- May 4, 2009
- Forum: Laptops
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Wrappable power adapter for HP laptops

Thanks corkyg. At least your laptop came with a bag for the cables! All mine came with were flimsy twisty-ties. Ah well. I'll make my own velcro straps using these strips I got a the dollar store (10 for $1 - can't beat that). They are loops all on one side of the strip with a small area of...
- Zirconium
- Post #3
- Apr 30, 2009
- Forum: Laptops
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Wrappable power adapter for HP laptops

Does anyone know of an HP-branded or third-party power adaptor for HP laptops that allows you to wrap the cords around the actual power brick with some sort of clap to then keep the cables in place? I just bought an HP tx2z to replace my old Dell 700m, and the Dell came with a power brick which...
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- Thread
- Apr 29, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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Time to move on from ATA/PCI? (Updated with pics)

I'd like to see them drop the PS/2 ports. Maybe make an even smaller form factor than mini ITX with a smaller backplate but can take one or two expansion cards.
- Zirconium
- Post #3
- Mar 4, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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Hows this budget board?

If you are dead set on AMD, then look at the 790GX series. I am considering the DFI one because it is also uATX. Of course, it costs $150, which is a bit steep. Otherwise, I'd look at the reviews of the 790GX boards.
- Zirconium
- Post #4
- Feb 27, 2009
- Forum: Motherboards
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MS Office 2007 Ultimate for $60 (students only)

In order to get to the page where you can order, all you need is access to a .edu email account at a verified school. You do not even need direct access; if your school provides free email forwarding for life, you can still get to that order page. However, in the terms, the following is...
- Zirconium
- Post #11
- Aug 24, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Great Mother's Day Deal at Proflowers

I can understand the anger at consumer holidays, but I don't see it as a big deal in this case. I just go to the local Mom n' Pop florist, pick out a nice bouquet, and give it to mom. When I was a kid, they would always give me a few extra flowers (i.e. $35 would net me a ~$45-50 bouquet). And...
- Zirconium
- Post #8
- May 1, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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1920x1200 Displays at Newegg for cheap; Westinghouse P-MVA = $370 after ship AR.

I think he is referring to http://www.newegg.com/Product/...+1309821328&name=24%22. I was considering the 24" Westinghouse until I keep reading about people getting a dead pixel here or there. Newegg's dead pixel policy sucks.
- Zirconium
- Post #3
- Jan 12, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Any recommendations for drive recovery?

Put the drive in a ziplock baggie and freeze it. http://geeksaresexy.blogspot.c...e-to-recover-data.html
- Zirconium
- Post #2
- Aug 23, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Quick internet disconnects.

Maybe I'm missing something, but the problem is probably coming from your computer, not the modem. If everything is working on the other computer in your network, that means that the problem is downstream of the router. It is possible that you bought a second faulty cable, so what I would do is...
- Zirconium
- Post #5
- Aug 23, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Computer Stalls or Blue Screens w/in 5 minutes, even in BIOS

If your motherboard is less than a year old, it might be covered by the warranty. Just RMA the sucker.
- Zirconium
- Post #5
- Aug 23, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Crashes, can't seem to figure out what's wrong

I doubt that it is RAM since problems with RAM should come up during safe mode as well. You should prevent your computer from restarting after a BSOD. 1. Right click on "My Computer" and select "Properties" 2. Under the "Advanced" tab, click on the "Settings" button in the "Startup and...
- Zirconium
- Post #5
- Aug 8, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 PC2-6400 $59.99 AR

You need to wait a few hours for it to activate. The code didn't work for me yesterday when the deal was first posted, but it did work today.
- Zirconium
- Post #25
- Jun 28, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 PC2-6400 $59.99 AR

BACK IN STOCK!!!!! The code still works.
- Zirconium
- Post #18
- Jun 28, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 PC2-6400 $59.99 AR

Thank God I waited. I was about to buy the RAM yesterday, thinking prices wouldn't go any lower for a while. Thanks very much for the code (they are now allowed!). Code doesn't work for me. "This promo code you entered is only available for specific programs." Hopefully this works for others.
- Zirconium
- Post #3
- Jun 27, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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