Author Topic: Anything Goes! (Read 320292 times)

overlord · « **Reply #900 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:03:18 AM »

So I am reading all these stories of how crazy London is now a days. First its people attacking firefights as if it were a recreational activity and now a firefighter is told he will be fired for performing medical training on a few people who were dying. Its crazy I tell you. I <3 fark.com now.

PcMan · « **Reply #901 on:** February 15, 2008, 10:45:10 PM »

sold fun night

darkridedan · « **Reply #902 on:** February 17, 2008, 01:47:12 PM »

^ I would have gone Tom if it were a perfect world.

If anyone is looking for anti-virus software, DO NOT GO WITH MACAFEE...if you enjoy using your computer. Of course if it works for you, so be it.

PcMan · « **Reply #903 on:** February 17, 2008, 02:36:17 PM »

Yes it
Norton, MacAfee are crap. I tried them ALL
Even if they are free I wouldn't use them
They both install so much Bloat which slows down your PC.
Norton corporate isn't to bad but the retail version has to much junk

I use AVG or AVAST both FREE
I also use BitDefender or Kasperski Both Rated #1 or close to it.

but on my Laptops I use AVG which is actually rated over Norton and Macafee.

Avast is good if you want a virus scanner that can also scan in DOS before Windows Starts.

People throw out computers because they think they are slow due to Viruses and other spyware/Bloatware

Go here www.filehippo.com and download
- CCleaner
- CWShredder
- AVG Free Edition
- HijackThis
- Ad-Aware 2007
- Spybot Search & Destroy

run the above apps to remove Nasties on your machine
And use Firefox over Internet Explorer
And Install as much Memory/Ram as you can afford in your PC or Laptop
let me know if you need Laptop ram

Dubya91 · « **Reply #904 on:** February 17, 2008, 03:29:37 PM »

I use ZoneAlarm security suite, not sure how good it is but

WadeJ · « **Reply #905 on:** February 17, 2008, 07:04:45 PM »

Although it is more of a enterprise application, Symantec Endpoint Protection is one of, if not the best thing out there. Their retail stuff sucks though.

overlord · « **Reply #906 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:07:11 AM »

Macafee Enterprise...

If thats what Stevens is using to protect our laptops, how can I be one to complain?

Fjask · « **Reply #907 on:** February 19, 2008, 10:24:44 PM »

^there was something wrong with mine, it wouldn't update and it was giving me all kinds of errors, so I uninstalled it.

I got all my data backed up, so if something happens to the laptop, nothing a quick reformat cant fix.

GADVwow · « **Reply #908 on:** February 20, 2008, 03:32:49 PM »

Sharper Image Finally Goes Belly Up:

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/sharper-image-finally-goes-belly-up/story.aspx?guid=%7B348D18D2-B567-46D3-B3C1-6488BA92F89C%7D&dist=hplatest

overlord · « **Reply #909 on:** February 20, 2008, 04:30:05 PM »

You can't downgrade to XP from Vista without a reformat can you?

PcMan · « **Reply #910 on:** February 20, 2008, 05:59:30 PM »

I have done it on a few Laptops I was testing it on

DO you have a dual Boot
do you have both XP and VIsta installed?

PcMan · « **Reply #911 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:58:06 PM »

Need a New GPS in car unit
this uses MioMaps same Maps I use on my Unit
and Maps can be updated

$99
$5 shipping

www.woot.com

A different deal everyday

SilverBullet · « **Reply #912 on:** February 21, 2008, 04:53:08 PM »

My mom got a MioMaps GPS. It's good stuff man.

overlord · « **Reply #913 on:** February 21, 2008, 10:08:32 PM »

I like my Navigon very much. =] Hasn't failed to get us home yet.

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #914 on:** February 21, 2008, 10:52:19 PM »

mine is really stupid sometimes.. but she always manages to get me home, just not always to other places the best way

overlord · « **Reply #915 on:** February 22, 2008, 12:35:47 AM »

Mine thinks Trenton is the scenic route. I think otherwise.

ChuckR · « **Reply #916 on:** February 24, 2008, 03:55:48 PM »

I'm done with Basic Training! I graduated this past Friday and I am shipping off to Keesler AFB tonight. So I'll be back full time if that's a good thing or bad thing.

I need to buy a laptop, any recommendations?

PcMan · « **Reply #917 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:37:27 PM »

Depends what you want to do with and and cost
do you want a thin and light laptop or a desktop replacement which are normally bigger
when buying make sure you look at the warranty
most new laptops have only a 1 year warranty

I'm a thinkpad kind of guy most come with 3 year warranties.
the one I'm using now is a T60 Dual core I got it used on ebay for $450 (its worth about $1000)
have almost 3 years warranty left on it.

here are some places you can find new laptops under $500

www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals

I just found this Notebook at Staples online for $449 looks super fast also you can use a $30 off coupong to bring it down to $419 free shipping just pay tax this is a awesome deal and I would jump on it ASAP

Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757 Notebook PC

* AMD Turion? 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL562 (1.8Ghz) processor
* 2GB installed memory
* 250GB Hard drive
* DVD SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) drive supporting 11 formats
* 15.4" diagonal widescreen TruBrite? TFT LCD display at 1280x800 native resolution (WXGA)
* Webcam and microphone built into LCD bezel
* Atheros? 802.11b/g wireless-LAN
* ATI Radeon X1200 128MB-319MB dynamically
* Weight 4.8lbs
* Microsoft Windows Vista? Home Premium
1 year warranty but you can always add to the warranty
through SquareTrade www.squaretrade.com
they have the best warranty service outside of IBM and like only $39 for 2 years

search Staple for A215-S4757

or here http://tinyurl.com/3b4u7g

you can buy a online $30 off $150 purchase coupon code on ebay for around $2
I just used one today to pick up a 22" LCD Monitor for $170 at staples

where can you get a Dual core DVD burner laptop for $419 NEW

ChuckR · « **Reply #918 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:51:24 PM »

Ah, it's sold out!

PcMan · « **Reply #919 on:** February 24, 2008, 05:09:50 PM »

ok here is another one http://tinyurl.com/359a4c

at www.bestbuy.com model A215-S5818 $599

try all these sites

http://dealnews.com

www.techbargains.com

www.gotapex.com

www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals

http://slickdeals.net

found at \/ http://dealnews.com

New: in store only CALL FIRST
HP Compaq Presario Intel Dual Core 1.6GHz 15" Laptop for $450
BestBuy.com retail stores offer the HP Compaq Presario C751NR Pentium Dual-Core 1.6GHz 15" Widesceeen Notebook for $449.99. (To find it, search for "C751NR".) That's $150 off and one of the least expensive laptops we've seen. It features an Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2330 1.6GHz processor, 15.4" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11b/g wireless, and Windows Vista Home Premium. Deal ends March 1.

found at \/ www.techbargains.com

lenovo IdeaPad Y510 15in Dual Core Notebook PC $579.99AR Free Shipping, Feb. 24 7 AM

Office Depot has the lenovo IdeaPad Y510 15.4" Dual Core Notebook PC that includes VeriFace face-recognition software combined with an integrated 1.3-megapixel camera you can use for secure log in, for a low $579.99 after two rebates, with free shipping. Tax in most states.

Dual-Core Processor T2330 @ 1.6GHz, 1280 x 800, 2GB (4GB max), 250GB, DL DVD?RW, b/g wireless, firewire, webcam, Vista Home Premium.

$50 rebate Exp 3/31 and

$150 rebate Exp 3/1/08

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #920 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:42:43 PM »

I can tell you what NOT to get: HP laptops. Especially the dv2000 line. I got my first one about a year ago and it died on me 6 months later in August. It took me over a month for them to replace it, and I only got it back that fast because I got them to admit that they lied to me, raised hell, and they ended up sending me a replacement laptop that was an upgrade of my old one. This machine so far hasn't had a problem except for the time that it decided it hated life and slid quite magically off of a desk. They were still lying about how long it would take to get the laptop back to customers, and this time the tech support person told me that the issue before and now was that the dv2000 motherboards have some issues, so they can't keep them in stock since so many are being sent back.

Add the overall suckage of their phone support people, and the fact that one actually yelled at ME because I didn't have a customer support ticket that SHE was supposed to supply me because the last person gave me the old one from the last time my laptop went in for service and I'm never buying their laptops again.

I'll stick with their desktops though since I do love my laptop -when it's working- and my girlfriend's HP desktop survived being launched out of a speeding shopping cart and flying over a car. True story.

Dubya91 · « **Reply #921 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:45:16 PM »

Alienware, although you will pay through the nose...

On a side note:
Why am I watching the Grammys?

overlord · « **Reply #922 on:** February 25, 2008, 12:33:14 AM »

RJ, from my usage of my HP Laptop, the Workstations are pretty reliable and run very nicely. The laptop Stevens gave me is running with no problems. Now since it has Vista on it, the whole software portion of it sucks. And I agree with you on the tech support. Luckily I do not have to go throw them in order to get my laptop fixed.

PcMan · « **Reply #923 on:** February 25, 2008, 11:05:10 AM »

I had a USED T42 THinkpad 2 years ago
the USB port went bad.
it had a 3 year IBM warranty.

I called them ( IBM ) up
they sent out a Laptop shipping box the next day with free overnight shipping.
I got the laptop back in 4 days with a new motherboard. ( i removed the hard drive B4 i sent it in )
the best service I ever had.

I know a warranty through www.squaretrade.com they will just refund what you paid for the item
they won't even fix it just get you a refund in about a week.
I guess they just then dump them off to people like me.
FYI I normally I will not buy an extended warranty on anything but on a used laptop that adds 2 years for $29 i would. or a $2000 65" LCD if I can get a 3-5 years for under $200. anything that is known to failure ( LCD backlights laptops etc. )

Chuck I have many Used laptops if you want to spend less $

PcMan · « **Reply #924 on:** February 25, 2008, 11:25:11 AM »

CHuck more deals today at
I seen some from $449 $499 and up

http://dealnews.com www.techbargains.com www.gotapex.com

if you don't get the Sunday circulars go here www.salescircular.com

www.salescircular.com/nj/computer/laptpp.shtml
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Gateway M-6309 Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2330 15 inch Laptop $499.99 Free Pickup

BestBuy has the Gateway M-6309 Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2330 15" Widescreen Notebook PC for a low $499.99. $19.99 Shipping or Free in-store pickup (order online to guarantee availability). Tax in most states.

6.3lbs; 15.4?; Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2330 @ 1.6GHz; 1GB RAM; 160GB HDD; DL DVD+/-RW; 802.11b/g; Vista Home Premium; card reader

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Compaq Presario F750US 15 inch AMD Athlon Widescreen Notebook PC $449.99AR Free Shipping, Feb. 24 6 AM

Office Depot has the Compaq Presario F750US 15.4" AMD Athlon Widescreen Notebook PC for a low $449.99 after rebates, with free shipping. Tax in most.

5.68lbs, Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 @ 1.9GHz, 1280 x 800, 1GB (3GB max), 120GB, DL DVD?RW, b/g wireless, Vista Home Premium

$30 rebate Exp 4/5 and

$135 rebate Exp 3/1/08

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