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    December 5, 2008
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Surf the Internet and navigate your laptop with ease with this Logitech K400 920-003070 wireless touch keyboard that features a built-in multitouch touchpad for simple Web browsing. Plug-and-play design allows immediate use.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
its ok but refund
on August 13, 2012
Posted by: noptnewbie
from 59th paralell
i was looking for something smaller intended to a one of those mini keyboards like the ones fro RII but figured i would try this.
positives are: if you already have a current driver for any logitech keyboards ther is no need to install it again. just plug and play. it is much smaller than most full size boards, and also very light there is a left click button on the left side and does just that left clicks. a on/off switch is also available to save battery life when not being used. the item does come with an adapter if you have a problem with fitting the small transceiver.
negatives: if you are not used to 2 finger scrolling and dont like touchpads to begin with you may want to skip this all together. there is no function lock for a number pad and a total absence of a number pad hence it is a smal keyboard.
this is a great keyboard for "couch surfing" and MAY even work good on some smart tv's.
i would recommend it if you like touchpads i did not care for it thought it would be more responsive.
What's great about it: it is smaller than what im using works great on ubuntu too.
What's not so great: the touchpad is a bit weird
I would recommend this to a friend!
Design
3 out of 5
3
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
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4of 4voted this as helpful.
 
Install an aftermarket radio in your compatible Hyundai or Kia vehicle with this harness adapter that is compatible with select models with an Infinity sound system.
 
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4 out of 5
4
fits '10elantra blue
on December 21, 2011
Posted by: noptnewbie
from 59th paralell
it fits 2010 elantra blue radio delete option. i recommend cut leads somewhat or you will have alot of wiring to deal with. also get some solder, flux, and heat shrink for best install.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
4 out of 5
4
+3points
3of 3voted this as helpful.
 
This motherboard features support for Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD onboard graphics subsystem with HDMI and DVI-I ports and support for up to 4GB system memory, so you can enjoy more options and improved control over your PC experience.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
these things are great
on July 26, 2010
Posted by: noptnewbie
from 59th paralell
Build or modify your own PC:Yes
Level of Expertise:Expert
Primary reason for building/modifying PC:Multimedia (music, movies, photos)
amazing what this will do for a fraction of the cost and size you get alot for your money. and install is easy very small footprint.
What's great about it: size
What's not so great: no wifi onboard like many others
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4 out of 5
4
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The VisionTek ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics processors offer the most features and functionality in their class with complete DirectX 11 support and the world's most advanced graphics, display features and technologies.
 
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4 out of 5
4
decent budget performer
on June 1, 2010
Posted by: noptnewbie
from 59th paralell
i am in the process of switching all my units over to ati cards as i am having too many problems with nvidia cards of various types. from running way too hot to locking monitors into sleep mode on the DVI ports. so i figured a few months back let me try ATI bought a small 4550 by sapphire and was quite surprised by its performance so much so i decided that it would be the end of nvidia for me. the catalyst control center is so much easier to use and navigate software/drivers dont seem to balloon as much. i purchased this card today at a local store though not same maker mine is by SAPPHIRE. as well its the exact same configuration. and it is doing good so far..i am curious to see what the temps are
What's great about it: easy card to install no LOUD FANS
What's not so great: price price price!! why best buy so high on this card??
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4 out of 5
4
+2points
6of 10voted this as helpful.
 
Discover a fast, efficient and easy-to-use means of protecting your computer against the threat of viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans, hijacking, botnets, identity theft and phishing. In these days of escalating cybercrime, your computer is more vulnerable than ever to attack every time you go online. From viruses to spyware to phishing schemes, the Internet is an increasingly dangerous place to work and play. Your important data requires strong protection against online threats. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 delivers the sophisticated antivirus protection you need in a way that won't slow you down.Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 offers a comprehensive approach that helps you both prevent attacks and recover from them if your computer has already been infected. A variety of powerful new features make this version better than ever before. These new protective measures include scanning your system and applications for vulnerabilities, closing Internet Explorer vulnerabilities, disabling links to malware sites and monitoring global threats via the Kaspersky Security Network. Plus, with improved automatic configuration during installation, new wizards and an array of available visual reports, Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 is even more convenient, so your computer gets the protection it deserves and you can rest easy.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
better than most
on December 5, 2008
Posted by: noptnewbie
from 59th paralell
this is all i have used since the 6.0 release its much easier on the resources the updates are hourly if any are available. i dont agree with the price should and could be 10bones less its not a major brand just a brand that really works good. internet connection is a little slower but thats to be expected with ALL virus scanning software.
What's great about it: easy to install very small hourly updates uninstalls without a trace
What's not so great: takes a while to learn whats safe and not safe (internet security version)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5 out of 5
5
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when I buy my laptop do I need to have wi - fi to run my quickbooks program

no you can use the ethernet port if you desire wifi is nice so you are not tethered to one spot in the house but not needed
13 years, 9 months ago
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What is the difference between these two laptops? They are the same laptops but different colors at different prices. Why?

Why are these two laptops priced differently when they are the same?
Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor - Passion Purple
Model: I1545-4266PPU | SKU: 9693482
&
Dell - Inspiron Laptop with Intel® Pentium® Processor - Cherry Red
Model: I1545-4266CRD | SKU: 9693491
i would say the popular color is more than the less popular there may be some things such as the type of wifi card that may drive up price as well
13 years, 9 months ago
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How do you tell if a dvd rw drive is not functioning?

Drive is not working or being read by the computer. Uninstalled and reinstalled, computer is reading new hardware and giving me a (Code 19) not being being read by the register, so drive is not responding.
try to access a disk if it does not read the disk it may be done too but not so hasty here the format of the cd may also not be compatible as well
13 years, 9 months ago
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what's the laptop for online stock trading?

need computer for 70 year old father who uses the laptop for online stock training and email.

needs to be fast, portable, and easy to use
for online trading i would try a mac purely because of the virus issues that so often found with windows.
13 years, 9 months ago
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Is it really neccesary to buy add removal package from Geek Squad at purchase?

I want to purchase a new computer, but it is recomended to purchase a $249 setup package. I know how to install and uninstall programs myself even if I am a Senior Citizen. So what are my options and is this really that beneficial?
if you can install and remove software you dont need a setup package.since the drive is in a "sealed" state all you have to do is turn it on answer some questions so your name is in the system and activate windows..
13 years, 9 months ago
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Would this processor work for gaming?

So I was looking at the processors on laptops and noticed some of the quad core processors had only 1.6ghz per processor. Would this be able to handle, say, a game that needed a 3.5ghz processor becaus it has more cores or would it only be able to handle games that need 1.6ghz?
the way it was explained to me by an intel engineer..:
the total and single number in the cpu in this case lets say its 3.5ghz is evenly divided by the number of cores or as even as possible. so this would be around 875mhz per core. this is seen by windows as 4 in dependent cores as 3.5 ghz since that is the logic of the single chip to show the TOTAL processor speed not single. want to see how it breaks down in reality get a copy of ubuntu and run the live disk and print out the system performance values i was shocked to find out my amd 2.1 was really a 1.6ghz plus 500mhz piggyback.
13 years, 10 months ago
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noptnewbie
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How much in general does it cost to clean my laptops keyboard?

I would like my laptops keyboard cleaned because it has been sticking and I would like to know how much this service costs?
seriously?? throw it away and get a new one its cheaper..since the initial bench charge may reach around 99.00 a decent logitech mouse keyboard combo runs less than 59.00
13 years, 10 months ago
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what are the differences between processors and if dual processors are better,why

dual are great quads are better amds 6 core is the best. as each cpu loads up it can ask for help and get things done faster what it boils down to is this take the single number of 3.0 ghz as the cpu speed now divide it by how many cores you have this is what each core speed is.so for a dual core it would 1.5 ghz per core for a quad it would be about 750 mhz per core and the amd six core would be 500mhz for each core.
why are they better?? through a process that i call piggybacking as they are in a bridge sequence where one fills the gaps of the other. as to where a single will put things on hold until it can catch up.
13 years, 10 months ago
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what laptop batteries have the longest life?

depends on what the machine is equipped with but battery technology is now once again in the evolve phases. to lithium polymer. they are expensive and difficult to obtain. want a longer battery life try this reduce the load on the cpu by removing all those little icons or as many as you next to the clock (startup) all those run in the back ground try using a solid state disk drive there is no motor that keeps running. dim down the screen as low as it will go.. shut off all the little lights if you have the optoin like the logo lights.
13 years, 10 months ago
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whats the difference between amd phenom 620 and 920

read the white papers on this at www.amd.com search phenom 920/620
13 years, 10 months ago
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