Hi Trouble,
Thanks for the corrections. I don't actually own a Mac myself although I
have used them a few times at my relatives' house. So I do appreciate
the updated information.
However, my main point was to point out that just because someone
invests in a Mac or Linux PC it isn't the end of
Hi Shaun,
These days with software like Boot Camp that's not altogether true.
There are ways of having the best of both worlds. It is just that many
Windows users don't know about them so they are afraid to invest in a
Mac or Linux system believing as you do that they have to give up all
Just to clear a few things up.
With boot camp your second op is not running in virtual mode. It is
running under full system resources. So on the new mac's it would be
like a regular pc.
Now if you want the best of both worlds and ops. You can run them
together with the second op in the
I heard about that.
apple made a bit of fuss a bit late in the game to say they were not happy
about it but it didn't stay up there for long, and my guess is they were
annoyed enough to put up a small objection but not to much really.
At 01:35 a.m. 4/01/2010, you wrote:
Just to clear a few
There objection to the hackintosh is We won't support it, or update
it. you will also be black listed for apple products. if you even ask
them to go near it.. So they rest easy on that note.
Now for windows running under or on mac hardware. It runs better then
under pc proven fact.
At 01:41
well I have no issue with hackentosh stuff being unsupported its not exactly
using apple hardware really.
At 11:03 a.m. 4/01/2010, you wrote:
There objection to the hackintosh is We won't support it, or update it. you
will also be black listed for apple products. if you even ask them to go near
That makes sense Tom, though I do want a machine which will do what i WANT
IT TO.
INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH ON THE KEYBOARD END THOUGH, Hal's laptop layout I've
never had a problem with, indeed I've used it for significantly longer
than the desktop layout which also uses the numbpad, as up
toshiba is sort of a favourite family make, my brothers' 9 year old machine
is stil working, as is my 7 year old one (though the fan needs
replacing). I did once try an acer, but found it notoriously problematic and
unrelyable compared to toshiba, in fact, this laptop I'm using now
well the reason I like toshiba over most stuff is that it hardly crashes.
the satelites do a bit more but they are stable.
the tecra is almost indestructible.
though its come close.
The major selling point about toshiba over other systems is because its got
almost accessible programs, and full
: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:57 PM
To: Gamers Discussion list
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Dark,
Hmmm...I've had some pretty good luck with Toshiba laptops over the
years. I've used a couple different moddels, and have no lasting
complaints. My Compaq laptop on the other hand has had
Hi Dark,
Ah...As I said I have yet to find a Toshiba laptop I haven't liked.
Everyone I've owned and used was a good one. Plus I've ran Windows and
Linux on them successfully so they are at the top of my list of
recommended brands. Running games on them is equally pretty decent for a
laptop.
Hi Shaun,
Very true. Plus I've noticed Toshiba is pretty open to the idea of
supporting other operating systems besides Windows. Del does as well,
but I've found a few brands like Averatec that are almost impossible to
run anything but Windows on it. So add the reliability of the Toshiba
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Hi Shaun,
Very true. Plus I've noticed Toshiba is pretty open to the idea of
supporting other operating systems besides Windows. Del does as well, but
I've found a few brands like Averatec
Hi Hayden,
Yes, my wife and I both have had technical problems with our Compaq
notebooks. The right shift key stopped working on mine, and both of ours
have had problems with the dvd drive that came with the system. I had to
replace mine, and my wifes stopped working and just before we sent it
Hi Peter,
Fortunately, my Compaq notebook has never gotten so hot it started
melting keys. That sounds very very bad. in fact, I've left mine on all
night before doing a download or something and it was fine the next
morning. Although, laptops in general aren't designed to be left on for
, January 02, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Peter,
Fortunately, my Compaq notebook has never gotten so hot it started melting
keys. That sounds very very bad. in fact, I've left mine on all night
before doing a download or something and it was fine the next morning
well the satelites can be a bit hmph but they do run ok for a bit.
At 05:24 a.m. 3/01/2010, you wrote:
Hi Dark,
Ah...As I said I have yet to find a Toshiba laptop I haven't liked. Everyone
I've owned and used was a good one. Plus I've ran Windows and Linux on them
successfully so they are at the
well toshiba like to say they can run with any system.
there are toshiba hardware things on the system like the modem, and some other
protection systems finger print scanners and the like but most of it is generic.
The issue I have with dels in general is the fact that once you install the
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Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Peter,
Fortunately, my Compaq notebook has never gotten so hot it started
melting keys. That sounds very very bad. in fact, I've left mine on all
night before doing a download or something
where if it's too hot t'll cut power and not let you boot for a while.
- Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com
To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Shaun,
Very true. Plus
actually the safest stuff to buy is a non branded system.
We have a couple an amd and an intel.
Both of these were got all in pieces and put together by a tech we know it
costs us parts but still.
No branded things means except for what comes with the dvd drive and other
drivers we can run
its funny how the older stuff seems to last longer than the newer stuff.
The registry is more stable than it was but it can still get mangled.
file systems are better.
However in the old days, win98 or win95 you could run almost on nothing at all.
ofcause registry was simpler then.
in early xp
for years felt very weerd to me.
beware the Grue!
Dark.
- Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com
To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 5:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Peter,
Fortunately, my Compaq notebook has
Hi Shaun,
Yeah, most Del laptops I've seen have a Soundmax AC-97 sound card on
them. It isn't the world's greatest sound card for games and multimedia,
but it is ok. The one thing I happen to like about that sound card is
the AC-97 is a very generic chipset and works with just about everything
Hi Shaun,
Ah, that's another brand I don't recommend. I have seen my fair share of
issues with NEC computers. I even have a personal name for them,
National Equivalent of Crap, that dates back to my college days when I
worked at the computer help desk. I remember quite clearly a case where
Hi Shaun,
Oh, don't get me started on the Windows registry. I hate the Windows
registry with a passion simply because it is too easy to get damaged.
One thing I do when I am repairing someone's system i always run a
registry scan on them using Registry Mechanic or Registry Fix, and I
usually
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Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Shaun,
Oh, don't get me started on the Windows registry. I hate the Windows
registry with a passion simply because it is too easy to get damaged. One
thing I do
really? laptops in the 80's and 90's had no fans?
btw if you want such stability, the lack of registry etc switch to a mac.
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Hi Hayden,
Yes, my wife and I both have had technical problems with our Compaq
notebooks. The right shift key stopped working on mine, and both of ours
have had problems with the dvd drive that came with the system. I had to
replace mine, and my wifes
well I clear with reg scrub xp and it works fine.
Though when I upgrade the system I want to have a free something that will do
this and not be to aggressive.
I need to install flash and shockwave after a clean because these always get
mangled somehow but.
At 07:50 a.m. 3/01/2010, you wrote:
Hi
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Shaun,
Oh, don't get me started on the Windows registry. I hate the Windows registry
with a passion simply because it is too easy to get damaged. One thing I do
when I am repairing someone's system i always run
hmmm i would, but since most stuff is windows based I can't.
At 11:12 a.m. 3/01/2010, you wrote:
really? laptops in the 80's and 90's had no fans?
btw if you want such stability, the lack of registry etc switch to a mac.
- Original Message - From: shaun everiss shau...@xtra.co.nzTo:
Netbooks have to have seriously capped memory and processor speeds to meet
Microsoft's discounted XP licensing. I'd hesitate to use them for gaming
unless you're sure the new netbook is faster than your current laptop. One
thing that's often overlooked is the front side bus speed. Everything might
the grue!
Dark.
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To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 5:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Dark,
Well, from what I've seen Netbooks aren't the best choice for playing
right. It's not ridiculously slow in my oppinion, and with this
particular one I've never had a game that just flat out wouldn't run.
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Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
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From: Jason Allen evildi...@gmail.com
To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Netbooks have to have seriously capped memory and processor speeds to meet
Microsoft's discounted XP licensing. I'd
: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Netbooks have to have seriously capped memory and processor speeds to meet
Microsoft's discounted XP licensing. I'd hesitate to use them for gaming
unless you're sure the new netbook is faster than your current laptop. One
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 8:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Netbooks have to have seriously capped memory and processor speeds to
meet
Microsoft's discounted XP licensing. I'd hesitate to use them for gaming
unless you're sure the new netbook is faster than your current
.
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From: Scott Chesworth scottcheswo...@gmail.com
To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hey Dark,
If you're happy with your current laptop aside from hard drive space
:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Dark,
Yah, logic would assume that the mobo and onboard sound and the like
would be the same chipsets, and I can't argue with the portability
factor. I haven't looked at the specs of the N140, but can do so
tomorrow when I'm back on proper
Hi Dark,
Well, I've managed to do some research between the time I wrote you
last, and it would appear some of my information on the ssd drives was
wrong. Thanks to a post from someone off list he sent me a link to an
article found on Wikipedia comparing conventional hard drives to solid
Hi tom.
thanks for checking. i was banking on the basis that audio games,
unlike games like the latest doom or halflife offerings don't require
gigantic processing speed or huge ram, however lack of sound card
doesn't sound as well (ha ha), especially sinse I want the netbook for
such an issue, I might also
considder that as an option.
Beware the grue!
Dark.
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From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com
To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Dark,
Hmmm
Hi Dark,
No problem. All I can really say hear is I've looked at a few netbooks
myself a few months back, and I wasn't too impressed by them. Wal-Mart
and Best Buy, for example, is nutorious for writing up a list of
specifications that sound good on paper, but totally ignore the little
Hi Dark,
Hmmm...I've had some pretty good luck with Toshiba laptops over the
years. I've used a couple different moddels, and have no lasting
complaints. My Compaq laptop on the other hand has had some rather
serious hardware issues like a dvd rom drive that died a couple of
months after I
Hi Dark,
The experience that I've had giving support to people with netbooks is that
it's a bit of a hit and miss, sometimes the game works flawlessly and
sometimes it has issues. This is despite the fact that all these people were
running Windows xp or above, and has more to do with
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
Hi Dark,
The experience that I've had giving support to people with netbooks is
that it's a bit of a hit and miss, sometimes the game works flawlessly and
sometimes it has issues. This is despite the fact that all these people
were running Windows xp
Hi Dark,
Well, from what I've seen Netbooks aren't the best choice for playing
games and music on. They are very hit and miss, and I've heard of some
success stories and just as many bad experiences with them. The fact it
might be running XP is a bit of a misnomer, because it's all about the
not ridiculously slow in my oppinion, and with this particular one
I've never had a game that just flat out wouldn't run.
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From: dark
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Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 12:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Audyssey] Netbooks and games
thanks Phil
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