DESPERATION POST - I apologize if this is posted in the wrong area. 90 days ago purchased an XPS 730 from Dell, desktop was refurbished. Since taking desktop out of the box it has been one issue after another. Took almost two months to get computer transferred into my name, have spent far in...

Some friends would like me to install Yahoo IM on a newly acquired (and clean) Dell 670, but I'm hesitant because it may unnecessarily pollute the OS. What are your feelings on Yahoo IM in terms of security issues and OS bloat? -Ed

Well, it certainly has more expandability (24 GB RAM, 4.5 TB HD) but it doesn't look like it has enough external 5.25" bays for me. Tom Lake

I'm thinking of buying an Optiplex 360 system with 20" flat screen on "Dell deals" section I plan to use this as a base for a home built DVR as well as general computing and maybe some light CAD work are the Optiplex 360 units STILL well built? I was reading some user remarks on Dell's web page...

Hi, I read that Dell may discontinue the Mini 12. I am shopping for a lightweight laptop and am considering the Mini 12 but if there's a problem with it, the Mini 10 will do. There's a bunch of Mini 12s listed on the Dell Outlet that I like. Is it not a good computer or what? Comments......

does anyone have a sense of the computing power of the current generations of netbooks? how would they compare to say a celeron driven laptop of say 3 years ago? i haven't played with one, but i asked a buddy to run a simple test: create a folder of links to 10 newspapers (which typically...

This morning the NIC suddenly failed on my XPS410. No hardware or software changes have occurred in many months. Suddenly I got the tray icon and it says I have limited or no connectivity. If I open the Local Area Connection Status by clicking on the system tray icon, the Activity shows packets...

On 1/13/2009 2:04 PM, BillW50 wrote: desktop too! I use a laptop right now as a PVR with timeshifting (TiVo like). And I can access it directly, or from another laptop. I personally can't think of a reason why I need a desktop. In fact, my desktop has been unplugged and sits in...

Would it be correct to say that the PCI bus is now over and replaced by PCIe? So if manufacturers are still making PCI card devices, it's only to accommodate owners of 'older' computers that use the PCI bus; and if OEMs are building computers that still offer a PCI slot, it's only to...

probably going to buy a Studio 13 or 15 laptop for my 15 year old son (not a gamer). My guess is that he'll not need a video card, so i may use the integrated graphics. that said, if we find it not powerful enough, can a graphics card be added after the fact?

will the 420 accept 2gb memory cards,would like to install 4gb ram--2-2gb memory modules,if so how which slots would I use.Thanks

We have a server we will need for one more year and since it is more than five years old Dell will not sell us maintenance contract (yes, that is one more reason to use HP for servers). Is there a third party you can recommend? Thanks

I'm looking for a couple of new Dell laptop batteries - 75UYF - I had been getting the genuine Dell versions from a seller on eBay, but he no longer is doing that - and has gone private and more expensive. Over the years, I've had some of the other brands - but they didn't seem to work as...

Bought a Dell Mini 9 with 8 gig drive and Win XP Home I don't need a ton of drive space but need more than 8 gig Where is the "sweet spot" as far as most SSD drive space for the dollar? And what brand would you buy?

I suspect someone much smarter than me somewhere slip-streamed SP3 into a CD at some point and knows this already. For me, I just booted the system from a Dell badged XP Pro SP3 disc to an existing WinVista Home Premium system and it went w/o a hitch. I then installed the Intel Storage Manager...

I have an Inspiron 2200 laptop. The AC adapter sparks when I move it when it is plugged into my laptop as there is a frayed wire (about an inch from where it plugs into the computer). It still charges the battery (it doesn't spark if I leave it alone). So, I need to replace this part ASAP. Any...

Until they come up with version A01, I would stay away. Seems the Intel Q43/ICH10 has some 'kinks' not yet worked out. Skipping/choppy video/audio from optical media, hard disk, or online streaming (ie: youtube). I'm sending the two I just bought back in favor of a couple of Opti 360's because...

I have a Dell Dimension 4600 computer wireless mouse and keyboard with a factory 1801FP monitor (Purchased in 2004) and a BFG 6600 AGP video card..The monitor has started going to self test mode after all night in standby mode. I do the monitor reset in the morning and everything works again...

Has anyone changed out the Dell fan on there system, and is able to offer an alternative? Searches online haven't been conclusive.

Once they get the horsepower up some with the same battery life I can see it as one's only PC. -- PeteCresswell For some, maybe. Desktops are cheaper. Desktops are easy to repair and upgrade. They are easy to configure any way you want (keyboards, mice, displays) without...