Re: [H] $1700 Laptop
Finally HP putting out something with a decent video card? Can remember wanting the HDX 20" until I read the video card model. Look at Asus RoG laptops for great video & CPU power, just don't expect any desktop replacement notebook to come light or run long. Never skimp on video in a laptop since you are generally locked into whatever it ships with! On 5/14/2010 5:40 PM, Alex wrote: Max out the specs on a HP Envy 15. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:10 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] $1700 Laptop I have just been offered a laptop up to (including shipping and taxes) $1700. I probably need a tablet. I have a Dell tablet which has been an expensive nightmare. Anyone have a recommendation? If not a tablet, which? Will need to crunch videos using Camtasia 7.0.
Re: [H] $1700 Laptop
Just briefly in stores, would love to have a fully spec'd Envy 15 with the extended flat battery attached when traveling. One thing that is rarely mentioned - there's a tiny touch red led button on the top left of the track pad area - it enables/disables the track pad. Very handy when you are doing a bunch of typing and don't want a stray thumb/palm to brush across the pad, changing window focus. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 6:24 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] $1700 Laptop I had been playing with the configuration tool. Have you had your hands on one of these puppies? On 5/14/2010 8:40 PM, Alex wrote: > Max out the specs on a HP Envy 15. > > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com > [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin > Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:10 PM > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > Subject: [H] $1700 Laptop > > I have just been offered a laptop up to (including shipping and taxes) > $1700. > > I probably need a tablet. I have a Dell tablet which has been an > expensive nightmare. > > Anyone have a recommendation? > > If not a tablet, which? > > Will need to crunch videos using Camtasia 7.0. > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2874 - Release Date: 05/14/10 14:26:00 > >
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Thanks! I'm using Revo Uninstaller which does a pretty good job of cleaning up leftovers. I have a ton of MP3s and wave files that I need to back up, along with a bunch of audio session files. Thing is, moving the session files and wave files will make them unusable because the path changes. The other thing I'm nervous about is uninstalling something vital to running XP. - Original Message - From: "Thane Sherrington" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 18:06 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP At 05:32 PM 14/05/2010, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier? Uninstall the program you aren't using any longer, then delete those folders from Program Files and Application data. There is also a program to help clean up some of the left overs from uninstalls - back channel me next week, because it's at the office and I can't think of it right now. T
Re: [H] Program Promotion?-SOLVED
All, Surprisingly, WinAmp must have read my question. It now pops up a small, expandable to full-screen, window. Perhaps I can now dump WMP11? But, still miss the switch about app preference.. Best, Duncan On 05/14/2010 23:05, Richard Quilhot wrote: You can deselect the file type that WinAmp will play. Options->Preferrances->File Types uncheck those you don't want WinAmp to play. Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A. quilh...@gmail.com On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM, DSinc wrote: Recently I let my BIL con me into loading WinAmp V5.572. It was required (?) to get to his 'favorite' music stop, Echoes.gr. (also via ShoutCast?). Anyway. Somehow WinAmp seems to have taken over all things audio and video. Sort of nice; I can kill my kludge CD Player from W2K BUT.. Is there any way to throttle WinAmp back to "Just here if/when needed"??? Trying to launch WMP from the NASA web site gets me a big black window! I have crawled through both WinAmp and WMP and can NOT find anything like the "Browser" Preference Switch.. Atlantis is UP and I'd like to watch again in full screen... Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Program Promotion?
Richard, Thank you. I'm not sure ?what? file types NASA uses...for their 'full screen' wmp choice... I know, more research!! I will go diddle and look. Best, Duncan On 05/14/2010 23:05, Richard Quilhot wrote: You can deselect the file type that WinAmp will play. Options->Preferrances->File Types uncheck those you don't want WinAmp to play. Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A. quilh...@gmail.com On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM, DSinc wrote: Recently I let my BIL con me into loading WinAmp V5.572. It was required (?) to get to his 'favorite' music stop, Echoes.gr. (also via ShoutCast?). Anyway. Somehow WinAmp seems to have taken over all things audio and video. Sort of nice; I can kill my kludge CD Player from W2K BUT.. Is there any way to throttle WinAmp back to "Just here if/when needed"??? Trying to launch WMP from the NASA web site gets me a big black window! I have crawled through both WinAmp and WMP and can NOT find anything like the "Browser" Preference Switch.. Atlantis is UP and I'd like to watch again in full screen... Best, Duncan
Re: [H] Program Promotion?
You can deselect the file type that WinAmp will play. Options->Preferrances->File Types uncheck those you don't want WinAmp to play. Richard E. Quilhot C.N.A. quilh...@gmail.com On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM, DSinc wrote: > Recently I let my BIL con me into loading WinAmp V5.572. > It was required (?) to get to his 'favorite' music stop, Echoes.gr. (also > via ShoutCast?). > > Anyway. Somehow WinAmp seems to have taken over all things audio and video. > Sort of nice; I can kill my kludge CD Player from W2K > BUT.. > Is there any way to throttle WinAmp back to "Just here if/when needed"??? > > Trying to launch WMP from the NASA web site gets me a big black window! > > I have crawled through both WinAmp and WMP and can NOT find anything like > the "Browser" Preference Switch.. > > Atlantis is UP and I'd like to watch again in full screen... > Best, > Duncan >
[H] Program Promotion?
Recently I let my BIL con me into loading WinAmp V5.572. It was required (?) to get to his 'favorite' music stop, Echoes.gr. (also via ShoutCast?). Anyway. Somehow WinAmp seems to have taken over all things audio and video. Sort of nice; I can kill my kludge CD Player from W2K BUT.. Is there any way to throttle WinAmp back to "Just here if/when needed"??? Trying to launch WMP from the NASA web site gets me a big black window! I have crawled through both WinAmp and WMP and can NOT find anything like the "Browser" Preference Switch.. Atlantis is UP and I'd like to watch again in full screen... Best, Duncan
[H] Any experts on Thunderbird?
Lately I have been having trouble with Mailing Lists. They disappear from from my address book. Then they will re-appear on another day. Are they kept in a special place where they can be checked or reviewed? I thought they were just in an alphabetical place in the list. Can anyone tell me what is going on. How to correct it? PS: I use w2000pro and have a large list. The address book brought up from the tools menu looks a lot different that the one that is beside the window where I write this letter. Here it is alphabetical. The Tools menu one is all over the map and it is hard to find if someone is in there. Can the Tools menu one be made alpha? Sam
Re: [H] $1700 Laptop
I had been playing with the configuration tool. Have you had your hands on one of these puppies? On 5/14/2010 8:40 PM, Alex wrote: Max out the specs on a HP Envy 15. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:10 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] $1700 Laptop I have just been offered a laptop up to (including shipping and taxes) $1700. I probably need a tablet. I have a Dell tablet which has been an expensive nightmare. Anyone have a recommendation? If not a tablet, which? Will need to crunch videos using Camtasia 7.0. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.819 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2874 - Release Date: 05/14/10 14:26:00
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
At 05:32 PM 14/05/2010, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier? Uninstall the program you aren't using any longer, then delete those folders from Program Files and Application data. There is also a program to help clean up some of the left overs from uninstalls - back channel me next week, because it's at the office and I can't think of it right now. T
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Yeah, I hear what you're saying about so many files needing to be backed up and the hassle involved. Just a suggestion and MS will allow as many re-installs as you'd care to make even with OEM copies of Windows. On 5/14/2010 6:15 PM, Veech wrote: I have so many files that I need to save, and some programs that I just don't want to hassle with reinstalling. Also, will M$ allow another XP reinstall, this would be my third? I use CCleaner for purging but I would like something that lists all files and identifies them by type, with an option to delete them. - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:39 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yeah actually I do. Of course it goes without saying that you need to backup your data first. On 5/14/2010 5:33 PM, Veech wrote: heh... umm.. do you mean fresh install of XP? - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:22 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yes sir, that program that will get rid of all the clutter is called Windows setup. LOL On 5/14/2010 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] $1700 Laptop
Max out the specs on a HP Envy 15. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Anthony Q. Martin Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 2:10 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] $1700 Laptop I have just been offered a laptop up to (including shipping and taxes) $1700. I probably need a tablet. I have a Dell tablet which has been an expensive nightmare. Anyone have a recommendation? If not a tablet, which? Will need to crunch videos using Camtasia 7.0.
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
I have so many files that I need to save, and some programs that I just don't want to hassle with reinstalling. Also, will M$ allow another XP reinstall, this would be my third? I use CCleaner for purging but I would like something that lists all files and identifies them by type, with an option to delete them. - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:39 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yeah actually I do. Of course it goes without saying that you need to backup your data first. On 5/14/2010 5:33 PM, Veech wrote: heh... umm.. do you mean fresh install of XP? - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:22 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yes sir, that program that will get rid of all the clutter is called Windows setup. LOL On 5/14/2010 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Yeah actually I do. Of course it goes without saying that you need to backup your data first. On 5/14/2010 5:33 PM, Veech wrote: heh... umm.. do you mean fresh install of XP? - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:22 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yes sir, that program that will get rid of all the clutter is called Windows setup. LOL On 5/14/2010 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
heh... umm.. do you mean fresh install of XP? - Original Message - From: "Stan Zaske" To: Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 15:22 Subject: Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP Yes sir, that program that will get rid of all the clutter is called Windows setup. LOL On 5/14/2010 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Yes sir, that program that will get rid of all the clutter is called Windows setup. LOL On 5/14/2010 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] Question on video card for HTPC
Nope, the extra memory is for the 3D textures I believe. On 5/14/2010 7:15 AM, Thane Sherrington wrote: At 09:21 AM 13/05/2010, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote: What you really need to do is ditch the card for something like a 5450 (full hd bitstream over hdmi, dxva h264) or a 4350 (lpcm over hdmi, basic bitstream and dxva). Better performance, reliable For HTPC use, is there any advantage in a 1GB card over a 512MB card? T
Re: [H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Crap Cleaner http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 3:32 PM, Veech wrote: > Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 > files scanned. Holy cow! > > I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs > that will help make the job easier? > > >
[H] $1700 Laptop
I have just been offered a laptop up to (including shipping and taxes) $1700. I probably need a tablet. I have a Dell tablet which has been an expensive nightmare. Anyone have a recommendation? If not a tablet, which? Will need to crunch videos using Camtasia 7.0.
[H] Cleaning and purging clutter in XP
Recently I ran a scan with AVP and saw thatr there were nearly 500,000 files scanned. Holy cow! I am on a mission to clean out all this clutter. Are there any programs that will help make the job easier?
Re: [H] Question on video card for HTPC
Probably not given that video ram is mostly used for gaming / textures anyway. On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 09:15:12AM -0300, Thane Sherrington wrote: > At 09:21 AM 13/05/2010, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote: > >What you really need to do is ditch the card for something like a > >5450 (full hd bitstream over hdmi, dxva h264) or a 4350 (lpcm over > >hdmi, basic bitstream and dxva). Better performance, reliable > > For HTPC use, is there any advantage in a 1GB card over a 512MB card? > > T > -- Bryan G. Seitz
Re: [H] Open question?
I worked for awhile at a location that had similar requirements. They did not use cat5 anywhere in the building--every single network run, to printers, computers, servers, everything was fiber. Tens of thousands of computers on an all fiber network was pretty cool. I don't think the average computer keyboard (eg) had any special shielding, but the building itself did. Scott On May 13, 2010, at 2:35 PM, DSinc wrote: > Anthony, > I spent 18 months of my life inside one of those areas repairing stuff. > Not quite ready to turn my home into a Faraday Cage. Not necessary really, I > trust. > I now get to trust in the technology of my ISP, my modem, and, my chosen > router/gateway. Beyond that, I do what needs to be done as best I am able at > the client level. > It's all good! LOL! Happy GA Camper! > Best, > Duncan > > > On 05/13/2010 13:38, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: >> Yes, you are relative to the lock punks. But even regular Wifi security >> can defeat them. >> >> In the defense industry common PC components have to be locked down >> again stray RF because spies in parking lots can sniff signals...even >> those on wired keyboards. >> I used to work inside a small room with 1-foot metal walls on all sides. >> Heck, even football coaches use this tech to keep opposing teams from >> sniff playbooks! So, if your stuff is that important... :) >> >> Anyway, not trying to talk you into anything. Keep doing what you're >> doing, man! Be happy! >> >> On 5/13/2010 1:14 PM, DSinc wrote: >>> Anthony, >>> OK. I'll get my old RF sniffer out again next week and check my 4 >>> keyboards and mice ;) >>> >>> What kind of shields do you mean? I don't think the punks in pocket >>> race cars w/WIFI scanners see anything but my m/b's or my microwave. >>> I could be wrong, but, I believe I am roughly RF neutral. >>> Best, >>> Duncan >>> >>> >>> On 05/13/2010 12:32, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Unless they are shielded, they still leak some RF energy, bro! On 5/13/2010 12:11 PM, DSinc wrote: > Anthony, > LOL! Yes, I live in a neighborhood of "Good Ole' Boys." And, I have > met many of them over the past 6 years. None of them work at (minimum) > Radio Shack, or, any of the 3 "computer" stores in my location. These > folk do beer, babes, V8 cars/trucks, and cable/sat TV. > > Uh, installed by a service provider? Not here brother! "Let's call > cousin Jo-Bob! He's always online playing _!" (fill-in!) > "PassPhrase"? I could only hope. > > The spurious RF in my neighborhood caused my router's WIFI side to > have trouble linking with a test client inside my house15ft away > from the router. WIFI has been shut off since installation. > > I suppose that if I used a wireless keyboard/mouse, then yes. But, I > do not use wireless anything. My keyboards and mice are all remain > PS/2. > Still smiling, though. > Best, > Duncan > > > On 05/13/2010 10:59, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: >> hehe...Ok, Duncan. >> >> Just curious, though...what do you mean by "few too many strong >> hot-spots"? Are people in your 'hood leaving their wireless networks >> open? I can see my neighbors networks, but they all appear to be >> secure. >> I think the providers are making sure they setup the customers with >> secure networks, but it's no telling how hard the passphrase are... >> >> But I do think someone can still sniff your keystrokes...unless your >> keyboard itself is "tempest" then one can make a trip to radioshack to >> see what top secret stuff you are typing. >> >> best. >> >> On 5/13/2010 10:49 AM, DSinc wrote: >>> Anthony, >>> I suppose the main fear is security. I just do not wish to become an >>> RF transmission site. Yes, I am aware that encryption tech has >>> improved over the years, but, I just do not care to share my >>> keystrokes in free space. >>> Yes, I do use a 5.8GHz telephone. But, I do not spend much time on >>> the >>> phone. Besides, most of my phone traffic is robo-political calls and >>> saying "No" to various charities seeking contributions... :) >>> Additionally, I noticed that when I upgraded to my current DGL-4300 >>> router, and tested its' WIFI side, I found a few too many strong >>> hot-spots in my neighborhood. >>> I will watch WIFI as it improves and matures. I do believe that >>> service providers may drive me to WIFI in the future anyway (ATT is >>> already!). But, until wired LAN is restricted to only >>> commercial/industrial space, I will stay wired-only. >>> Let's just call this my "tin-hat" issue. >>> Best, >>> Duncan >>> >>> >>> On 05/13/2010 06:45, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: Why do you fear WIFI, Duncan? On 5/12/2010 11:14 PM, DSinc wrote: > Greg, > TNX. I've always known
Re: [H] Question on video card for HTPC
No --Original Message-- From: Thane Sherrington Sender: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com ReplyTo: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Question on video card for HTPC Sent: May 14, 2010 7:15 AM At 09:21 AM 13/05/2010, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote: >What you really need to do is ditch the card for something like a >5450 (full hd bitstream over hdmi, dxva h264) or a 4350 (lpcm over >hdmi, basic bitstream and dxva). Better performance, reliable For HTPC use, is there any advantage in a 1GB card over a 512MB card? T Sent via BlackBerry
Re: [H] Question on video card for HTPC
At 09:21 AM 13/05/2010, tmse...@rlrnews.com wrote: What you really need to do is ditch the card for something like a 5450 (full hd bitstream over hdmi, dxva h264) or a 4350 (lpcm over hdmi, basic bitstream and dxva). Better performance, reliable For HTPC use, is there any advantage in a 1GB card over a 512MB card? T
