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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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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.
 
Customer Rating
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
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
 
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I'd like to buy a laptop which is available online only, but i can't order it online as i am a visitor in the US. What can i do?

who said you cant order as a visitor?? if its in stock you can have it shipped overnight total time would be less than 72 hours!!! be prepared for a massive overnight shipping charge however!!!
all you need is a valid credit card although i would call the card provider and let them know ahead of time what you plan on doing so the charge will go through..
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Why Wont My Hardrive Spin?

Dear Best Buy,
I just got a 2 year old HP Pavilion dv2000 yesterday (that had a shot fan wich I was OK with). Well Today I went to start it and I got this (Attached Photo).
The Power source and On lights were on but he hardrive light wasnt. Also when I went to start it I heard Nothing.
Whats Wrong? Please Help.
User submitted photo
well the bad news is its pretty much over for your dv2000 fan being gone would have been a red flag for me.. i mean if this thing gets HOT how will if cool properly the hard drive is probably gone too. sorry!!!
13 years, 11 months ago
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Need more RAM

Have a HP pavilion laptop that needs more memory. Uses ddr2 200 pin 677mhz. What can I get that would upgrade?
it might not need memory!!
the thing you are looking for would be 667 ddr2 sodimm non ecc. use caution in this matter and consult HP prior to any upgrades. especially if you have an extended warranty!!!
if you are running a 32 bit system going beyond 3GB is a waste of money and time as NO 32bit system recognizes anything higher than 4 NOT even linux based..and most system boards reach the max at 3.5 even though you may have 4 GB installed.. i would recommend checking the startup menu and deleting some items on the startup menu i.e. yahoo aol antivirus peer2peer networks. removing some of this clutter will also improve speed greatly.. if you feel you still need memory call HP and get a good vendor i use patriot or kingston they are fairly priced and do the job..
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Will the Acer-Aspire Laptop stay the same price as it is on the Best Buy website as in the store Best Buy?

Acer-Aspire Laptop
best buy is really good by honoring their web sites prices UNLESS it says "website special" the price you see online is what you pay in the store if it comes up different have customer service look it up and they will give it to you at the web site price or even refund the difference.
13 years, 11 months ago
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Sling Box connection

Looking to get a laptop that I can watch TV via a sling box connection...need high speed and don't want it to burn out the motherboard
unless im wrong slingbox is done over net work and any laptop will do with a net work connection
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Is it possible to include a firewire port in a laptop that is already in store and has only USB ports ?

no many of the notebooks the only changes that can be made are the memory upgraded hard disk upgrade and recently some hp's and dell's are able to up grade processors. other than that what you see is what you get unless you custom order your machine to include a firewire port it MIGHT be possible to get an add on port for external use.
13 years, 11 months ago
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what is the diference between a laptop and a netbook

one has more power than the other most net books are run by an intel atom processor some are now dual cores.
a notebook uses a much more powerful processor and many more capabilities than a net book although lately this can be disputed.
then there is the obvious. net books are about half the size and notebooks are much larger. screen size is the biggest deal in both one is easy, notebook. and one is sort of hard on the eyes, netbook.
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Looking for Laptop light to attach to laptop

there are many option but a small LED type is the best way to go look at the power requirements before you buy anything these are a major drain on the batteries as well i just fold the screen downward a little and turn up the brightness.
13 years, 11 months ago
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what company now makes ZIP external drives?

Looking for a ZIP external drive, USB powered 100MB
i dont know of any left tape drives use alot of power to much to run off a usb so they had to be plugged in with a power adapter. since a usb has a voltage limit of 5v and max of 500milliamps best to get a few sd cards..
13 years, 11 months ago
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HP Photosmart Prem. CC335A vs Canon MP560

Which is better for pictures, scanning pictures, and reg home printing from computer: a HP Photosmart Premium CC334A or a Canon MP 560.
I want a multifunction printer to replace my old HP 720 that is about 10 yrs old at least and still good.
I just need the scanning and Photo printing and scanning capabilities.
thank you so much
i have had alot of luck with the newer LiDE canon scanners i dont know why but the scan is much clearer. i tried the hp toolkit software there are to many steps as in the canon this is not the case the software is pretty straight forward depending on what you are scanning. as for resolution the higher the better also the slower the scanner but the clearer the scan.
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