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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.
 
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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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0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
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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0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
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what do you think is the best laptop for a student that doesnt cost alot of money

some manufacturers still make this type of laptop lenovo hp dell panasonic they are difficult to get and the same manufacturers have stopped all together its a shoot really and a option now that must be ordered in many cases.
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What is a good laptop for a 7 year old for playing games on the internet?

none keep them on the desktop so you have full controll of what content they view. or if you really need to, get a second hand one from the pawn shop. outfit it with linux mint and your done.
reason behind this..
why spend 400-600 on a laptop used for one purpose only. linux mint is the most friendly linux distro out there, in my opinion, and it still is very usable in many older machines.
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what is the best labtop for a 11 year old who plays games and downloads?

NONE.. i know its annoying to have your child on your machine but a simple home built desktop for under $400 will suit the child just fine. a laptop is a major step and consider the fact they drink soda and eat around these too one spill its done.. if you must Panasonic tough book makes a tough book that is spill proof BUT this unit also has $1700 + price tag so you see where this is going..
13 years, 10 months ago
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does averatec have sales office in the philippines?

we want to buy laptop were not sure if averatec have service centers in the philippines.
got www.averatec.com and see where they are located throughout the world..
13 years, 10 months ago
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What is the best laptop for someone who mainly uses it for media and gaming?

And that itsnt super expensive.
sorry most of those types of machines are on the top end of the price list simply because they require high performance components and more powerful cpu's to process all the information .
13 years, 10 months ago
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Can the plug-in for the battery charger for a laptop be fixed?

this depends on how many of the iso-linear chips were torn off . for example was the laptop dropped onto the charging socket with the charger plugged in? then probably not. since there may be a diode to control the flow of power right behind it which has been damaged, best to have somebody take a look at it.. some times they can be fixed. but seldom..
13 years, 10 months ago
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whats the best laptops for the two gateway laptop NV5378u or HP - Pavilion Laptop with AMD Turion™ II Dual-Core Processor - White Model: dv4-2145dx ?

i recently had to "rebuild" a gateway they are difficult to get parts for all i needed was a simple motherboard for the amd chip. and got the run around from tech support..
i have had better luck with hp and their support and parts as well are more easily obtained.
by the way the gateway was originally an amd it will be a core 2 duo today when i get the parts in the mail..
13 years, 10 months ago
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Does anyone know where I can get a desktop pc and a netbook bundle?

yes best buy had the home technology make over thing around 1200 buck got ya a whole lot of neat and decent stuff from hp.. may still have it..
13 years, 10 months ago
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Is there a way to put a laptop into lay away or something like that

I want to get an Inspiron 17 inch while it is low is there away i can do that why i wait for the money for it.
apply for the credit card. if you dont qualify they have a trade program best buy does not do layaway since the technology they sell is outdated the second they receive it in their distro centers sad but true and unavoidable..
13 years, 10 months ago
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DDR2 vs DDR3

When looking for a laptop for my son for college I was told that a laptop with 3G DDR3 memory was the same as one with 4G DDR2 memory . Is this correct?
NO NO NO!!! ddr3 runs at a much higher rate 1066mhz and up so it does make a difference if you run ddr2 which is only667 mhz it does not make a difference if you have 128gb installed of ddr2 with a 32 bit system you only use 3.5 max anyways unless its a 64 bit system then you can run 128 gb nonetheless its still 667mhz
the whole 1066 and 667 are relevant to performance. but keep in mind the machine will only run as fast the slowest part in the system
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