Recent content by Hawk

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Check out U-Bid. They have many factory refurbished Sonys at about 1/2 the price for new. And you get the same new computer warranty. hawk The Bodster wrote: > I would appreciate some advice on what you think is the best laptop on the >...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) In a second look at your photos, I noticed what looks more like my Sony hinge covers. To the left side in the top view there is a different color piece that looks like my hinge cover. I can't tell from the photo because it is sort of...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Hinge area is very different from my two Sonys. I had my hinge covers off but I still couldn't figure out how to adjust the hinge tension. One suggestion: In the top view there is a little oblong pad/insert in the plastic body. If that is a...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Not sure what you want to accomplish, but you could use a KVM switch to use one keyboard, monitor and mouse on two or more computers. hawk mike wrote: > Hello > > With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to > connect...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I have had good experience with two Sony laptops. Both were factory refurbished from U-bid. Both were great value and great performance. But support can be poor to good. hawk Narendra Kushwah wrote: > Hi All, > > I am planning to buy Sony...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Well, that leaves the LCD. hawk jgfox wrote: >>Sounds like video cable connector on either the video card or screen plugin >> > > I've already detached the LCD from the main unit and unplugged the two > connecting ribbon cables and...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Could be a loose connection between video adapter and LCD. Since the external monitor works, I would think the video adapter is OK. hawk jgfox wrote: > My Presario 1900 XL-163 LCD monitor has begun flickering and > scrambling all images...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I think Sony reliability and service is un-even. I have had two Sonys and both have been very reliable laptops. And very good features and performance for the price. (PCG-F420 and PCG-GRT150) But service has been iffy. PCG-F420 had an LCD...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Just buy the cheapest new Dell or Gateway or Toshiba you can find. It will need a PCMCIA slot for a wireless adapter unless it comes with built in wireless. Take what ever OS it comes with, most likely Windows XP Home. I wouldn't mess with...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Well, I have two Sony laptops. PCG-F420 and PCG-GRT150, great features for a good price. But I have had mixed success with Sony tech support. A display problem with the F420 was "supported" with the advice to send it to a Sony Service...