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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
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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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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
0points
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two computer connections

can i connect two computers to the same monitor
via a kvm switch this also allows for using the same monitors keyboard and mouse. a kvm switch is also easily programmed to respond to a set of hot keys for instant switching. or get a monitor with dual ds-ub or dual dvi inputs and just connect both machines.
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connecting a laptop to a TV

what cord do I need to connect a Toshiba laptop to my TV?
this would depend on what the laptop comes equipped with in older models you would need a s-video and some sort of RCA to mini plug adapter. i know on newer models MOST are equipped with hdmi out there you only need a single HDMI cable and your done. VERY FEW models such as the budget ones for around 299-399 do not come with any sort of tv out..
a bit of caution when connecting to any TV with a laptop make sure EVERYTHING IS OFF.. i recently killed a led tv with hot plugging meaning the thing and the laptop were on the damage was reversible only after a few hours of reprogramming the tv
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Internal Hard Drives
Internal Hard Drives
 

I have a Toshiba Tecra and I need a new hard drive. What kind do I need?

this might one of those in transition hings as they were switching from uata to sata remove the old drive and take a picture of the connectors and get that matched along with what the label says on th device
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Dell Dimension 4700 Hard Drive Replacement

My hard drive freezes at the user log-in screen. No mouse action no nothings. I am assuming since I tried to run diagnostics on the hard drive unsuccessful it is kapoot. How do I get my OS from the old dead drive to a new one. Does it have to be internal? I have a 500GB External drive sitting on the desk that was running backups on the old 80GB internal
Thanks
good news is you baked up your data bad news is your os is gone for good unless you get lucky and it decides to load one day. you should have a spare set of disks..
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Internal Hard Drive for HP dv6500

My HP Pavilion DV6646us Hard drive crashed. I do not have the recovery disc either. I have ordered the recovery disc from HP, however they do not have my Hard Drive in Stock. What Hard drive would you suggest? Here is the Part number and specification of the Hard Drive that HP suggested me to look for:

Part Number : 451862-001, Specification : 160GB SATA hard drive - 5,400 RPM, 2.5in form factor, 9.5mm thick.
this is a standard laptop hard drive there is no need to goto hp for the parts you can easily replace it with this item WD2500BEVSRTL1 | SKU: 9024147 REMOVE the bracket and reinstall on new drive or you will damage the sata sockets
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what kind of hard drive do i need for an acer aspire 5610?

hard drive has been removed...need one for this laptop
if you do ot have the drive you will have to goto acer.com and findout what type of drive was in it in the first place. i.e. pata ata100 ata133 uata or sata then find any drive that matches this exactly by architecture. but the architecture must match. you should be able to look it up by serial number. if not search around in the bios and see what is supported.
14 years ago
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what the differance between a w/d black and green hard drive

what is the differance between a westren digital black and green hard drive
the wd black is a high performance drive as to the wd green is an eco friendly drive that slows down when the demand is lessened and speeds up as it is needed.
14 years ago
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I need a harddrive for my laptop dell inspirion 1525?

which harddrive should i get?
any compatible hard drive will do fine from any manufacturer that makes a sata 1.5gb/s or 3.0 gb/s get the backup partition iof the old drive on cd's before you change out the drives.
14 years ago
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Upgrdade HD for IBM T42 (2373-3UU)

I want to upgrade my harddrive for my IBM T42 (2373-3UU) - It currently has a 60GD Hitachi Travelstar - that is ATA-6. What do you recommend and what are the pros and cons of it
ata 6 drives are difficult to get i may recommend going to ibm for that
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what 500Gb internal hard drive do I need to upgrade my Dell Precision M90 Mobile worksatation?
this may have the older IDE (ata) connection which are a bit more difficult to obtain but it is possible. if it has a bunch of copper pins in the back look at a few specialty sites for parts.
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