Recent content by jrlawson

Yes. It is the much better choice. Please don't forget to pick a solution.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

Windows 8 correct?

Back up important files, and then do a system restore. If that doesn't work you may want to give Dell customer support a call.

I dont have any personal experience with either but I can say the extra VRAM will come in handy. Here are a few charts with both GT 740M- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-740M.89900.0.html GT 540m- http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GT-540M.41715.0.html

Is that a yes?

Does the laptop get hot? It may an overheating problem.

Between these two choices I would go for the newer MSI laptop. Lifespan is a huge issue with laptops, and having the newer one will allow you to use for a longer amount of time. The cpu and gpu are also both more powerful, therefore you will also gain in the performance department. Sadly I...

Look for a used nexus 4 or 5. They are great phones and are the first devices to be updated with the new version of android, as they are phones contracted by Google themselves.

Check the front panel connections on the motherboard. Also try using the rear headphone jack instead of the front panel one. The rear is typically louder because it has a more direct connection with the amplifier.

That means windows was not found on the HDD. It could be one of two things. 1) Windows was deleted when the laptop froze. or 2) It was simply an error. If the first is true then you will need to either buy windows again and install it, or you could install linux. It is not compatible with all...

Take it back to where you purchased it and get a replacement. Don't allow anyone to take apart the tablet, it may void the warranty of the device and then you are really screwed.