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I did a few searches and the zoostorms although came back with good spec reviews, Im not sure on the reliability of them. A few problems posted on the internet:( relating to zoostorms and pcnextday. The extremely low price although attractive seemed a bit too low and may reflect on service/quality/long term reliability. I decided to leave them.
I was recommended to actually ring dell prior to ordering what I wanted (the fujitsu from laptopsdirect/laptopshop)) and see if they had any speical offers or if they could spec a system up to my requirements and price over the phone.
I reluctantly did this and was pleasantly surprised. I ended up ordering this from dell:-
Dell Inspiron 9400
Core2duo T7200 2.0Ghz 4mb L2cache
2GB 667mhz RAM
256mb Nvidia Geforce Go7900
60GB 7200rpm HD
17" widescreen
2yrs warranty
price
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Thanks for the direction to pcnextday! Had no idea about it!
Just checked out this and it looks quite good:-
back to a 15" screen but with 2gb, good processor, and a 256mb x1600. Good thing is price is down to
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On the 2 sites it comes with a 1 year warranty however to extend it to 3yrs you buy the extra. Costing around
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Evesham dont seem to be able to match,
Just had a look on the rock forums too it seems there are a few scare stories on their very own forums about unreliability and also rocks lack of dedication on getting things resolved!
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I can spec up a rock with the same processor,, 2mb ram, and a smaller but 7200rpm hd for around the same price, and that would include the 3yr warranty.
However it would only have the 15" screen and a geoforce go 7600 256mb graphics card. (losing the 17" screen and ati radeon x1800 256mb graphics of the fujitsu)
How do the geoforce go7600 and the ati x1800 compare? I am led to believe the x1800 is superior.
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Going to ring laptopshop and laptopsdirect on wednesday to see if any will be willing to cut a good deal for the fujitsu siemens one. Will they expect me to bargain with them over the phone and maybe compete them against eachother or are these wholesale type companies that will not budge?
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If I spec up other makes with what the fujitsu siemems one claims to have im up towards
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I have heard a few people say that the Acers are inferior quality, and thats one more so looks like tha acer is out!
Ive looked at the Sony Viao's and they are out of my price range unfortunately.
See what u mean about the dell site! Shoots up in price when you start adding.
PC world had a HP one in for
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Hi,
Im looking about for a new laptop for occasional gaming use (BF2), surfing, dvd's etc, and my budget is around
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Couldnt wait till after christmas, the boss (g/f) has demanded the computer goes in the loft, so i went and got this:-
Dont usually go to pcworld but it was a kind of emergency buy and i think a good deal too at £59.99!
Took a little sorting but its done now and seems just as good as the wired conection - this is my first test browse and first wireless post!!!!! (from right next to the modem/router)
Hope its as good when I put the thing in the loft tomorrow!
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Looks like it will be a netgear then, but after Christmas now! Confident about sorting it thanks to the help and advice on here.
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Been reading mixed reviews on most makes now, Belkin, Netgear and Linksys seem to be popular ones. Belkin seems to get stick in the reviews for unreliability, Netgear too, and the Linksys for incompatibility!
Hmmmmm......
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Kentish - I see now re the wired connection for setting up. I plan to use the free zone alarm which I use now, Im hoping that and the built in firewall will be enough. Take it that would suffice?
mannyo - I am very concious about it all being protected from people logging onto it and using/interfering with it. I believe the software that comes with it will have the appropriate security to set up etc. It would be mad to leave your connection open to anyone!
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Im beginning to work things out now from the help - thanks,
What about one of these:-
Belkin 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Internet Gateway Router (F5D7230UK4)
And one of these:-
Belkin 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Network Adapter (F5D7050UK)
I have just realised my broadband is 4mb not 2mb!
Would the above be good enough for online gaming with BF2?
andy2407 - thanks for the offer but im going to have a good look about first and see whats what. If I change mind I will send u PM.
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Thanks for the replies, all helpful.
Bear in mind im no expert in this field, once the desktop computer is in the loft, it will be gradually used less, and most of the time be switched off, however id still like the option to connect to the net from the loft wirelessly. When I get the laptop that will become the one mainly used.
Why is it best to have a PC linked to the modem/router with a wire (like I have now)?
I plan to have the wireless modem/router hidden away behind the TV in the main living room - is this normal and would it affect the connection throughout the house?
Will I need a wi fi card to go in the USB port of the laptop? Are the wi-fi cards be included in with the wireless routers?
Some are advertised at different speeds - 54mbps, 128mbps etc. Which is the optimum for the equivalent of what I have now? I dont want to lose any download speed.
Once im sorted is the thing easy to set up - encryption etc?
I think I need a cable wireless router, and 2 wi fi dongles?
Sorry for all the questions Id rather know what exactly I need that get ripped off by a salesman!
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Hi,
I have currently got telewest 2mb broadband setup (cable?) with the modem/whatever it is supplied by telewest. It connects to my tower PC (desktop)? via the USB port, with a lead going to the modem, all in the same room.
I wish to move it to a loft room and have the broadband connected wirelessly, and in the very near future also have a laptop in the home connected wirelessly using the same broadband.
Id also like to keep the 2mb connection speed.
What sort of wireless things do I need as im a bit stuck! I may just order something from SCAN but Im not sure what! Any advice from the tecchies on here would be appreciated thanks.
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Many thanks for the swift replies. I was concerned incase it had a belt which had not yet been replaced.
Does the chain need replaced and if so how often?
The car is great and seems to need no real maintenance apart from regular oil and filter changes.
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Ok, can anyone answer this for me please:-
Skoda Fabia 1.4 MPI 8V, 2000, W reg. 50kw engine code ATZ.
Does it have a timing belt, or a timing chain, or something else altogether?
Cheers.
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A couple of shots of Millers and the dielectric grease mod and I am now his best friend!
Just browsing here as I have a Golf TDI 130 too.
What is the dielectric grease mod? I have never heard of it! or am i missing something?
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yep ordered!
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