Recent content by JKatwyopc

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    replace laptop screen with 1080p screen?

    I would suggest you check with HP for the answer to that one. Chances are that they will not have a upgrade that will work or they may not be willing to offer you one but it can't hurt to ask.
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    which is better for heavy gaming

    Please post links to the specific computers so we can get a better idea of what you are looking at? I can't find those on www.hp.com or www.hp.co.uk.
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    Mid-High end laptop recommendation?

    Take a lokk at thew Lenovo Y580 series here: http://www.lenovo.com/products/us/laptop/ideapad/y-series/y580/
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    Any better gaming laptops than this?

    A link to the laptop would really help. I can't find it on the Acer web page using the model number you gave.
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    Can I install Windows onto an ExpressCard based SSD on my laptop.

    Hmm, here's the info you requested. Computer model: Lenovo Ideapad Z565 Bios Version: 36CN15WW(v2.01) EC Version: 36EC13WW(v2.01) I suspect that it would work. It's just that $280 is a lot of money to spend on something that might or might not work. That's why I would like to get a definite...
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    Can I install Windows onto an ExpressCard based SSD on my laptop.

    That's exactly the information that I need to find out. Unfortunately, I cant find anything in the documentation that tells me whether I can use an ExpressCard Storage device as a boot device. Anyone Know?
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    can't connect to wireless network

    It means exactly what it says. The wireless adaptor is turned off. I suspect that you are using a laptop because laptops often have a switch that can turn off the wireless adaptor. As to where it's located, that depends on the manufacturer and model. My Lenovo has the switch located on the...
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    Can I install Windows onto an ExpressCard based SSD on my laptop.

    I have been thinking about adding an SSD to my Lenovo Z565 laptop. It has an available Expresscard slot and I was wondering if it is possible to install Windows 7 onto that instead of replacing my hard drive with an equivalent sized SSD? Would doing so result in a noticable improvement in...
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    Help dog peed on laptop!!!

    Since you have powered on the laptop without cleaning it out first, there is a good chance that you have some corrosion. Power that thing down and don't power it on again until you have had it checked out and thoroughly cleaned up. Dog pee is not just water. There are many other compunds in...
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    My computer

    Does the Hard drive have a bootable OS installed on it. You won't have a bootable disk until you have installed an operating system. I would suggest you start out with an unpartitioned and unformatted hard drive and then let the OS install disk perform the partition and format operation for...
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    Doubt related dell inspiron 15.....pls help...

    Personally, if I was looking for a Gaming laptop, I would start by looking at the Lenovo Y580. All of them start out with at least GTX660M graphics which is better than the Radeon HD 7730M. Slightly more expensive but the price is worth it for what you get...
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    Audio combo jack not working

    That is the same jack that is used on most Smartphones and tablets and on iPhones/iPads. The easiest solution would be to get a headseat/microphone that has a 3.5mm four pin jack. That would allow you use both the Audio out and the Microphone at the same time without any adaptors. I have one...
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    $1000 Gaming Laptop

    Check this one out. Lenovo IdeaPad Y580 Laptop Specs starts at $1039.
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    GTX 680M gaming laptop <$2000?

    Fang III - Taipan Gaming Notebook Configure the GPU to GTX680M and it comes to $1996