Recent content by papa

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) The Ethernet port on your laptop is the NIC you are looking for. "Predestin8" <predestin8@aol.com> wrote in message news:20050114074956.16666.00000002@mb-m16.aol.com... > Thanks for the reply...I'm a novice at this and am not really sure...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) All I can tell you is that 3 or 4 years ago Packard Bell had the worst reputation in the computer industry for desktops. Maybe they have improved.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Not nearly as accommodating for build-your-own as a desktop computer. For example, a desktop case with power supply can be found at nearly all computer stores - and CRT monitors are very inexpensive and widely available. However, I've NEVER...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Thanks. I've seen them locally for $219 (after rebate), but $199 is the lowest price I've heard of for a 17 inch LCD.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I don't know whether or not what you want to do is economically feasible, but if you are going to do it I suggest that you try to get a service manual. Some companies have them available for download. I downloaded one for an HP laptop. It...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Go to the manufacturer's website and search for a service manual. I was able to find one for an HP laptop. If you do find one, it will probably be a long document (mine was about 200 pages), so hopefully you are on broadband. "David Rowe"...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Beats me. Mine is only 2 years old. I have seen some with damaged wiring (as I mentioned earlier), but never one with bad hinges. I think that with proper handling they should last a very long time. "Tim923" <juggler923@verizon.net> wrote...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Another problem over time is the breaking of internal wires to the laptop monitor because of the constant opening and closing every time it is used. "Tim923" <juggler923@verizon.net> wrote in message...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Grow up, kid. "George" <staylor9@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message news:nUyed.19929$JS4.6806@twister.nyroc.rr.com... > Why would you fools buy used when for a few dollars more you can buy new? > If > you can't afford the few dollars more, then...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Actually, Barry, as your operation progresses you will find that the answer to your question will diminish dramatically as to its importance. ;>} "Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Try Ebay. They have lots of laptops listed. Good luck. "Raghuram Srinivasan" <srinivrm@email.uc.edu> wrote in message news:6f10f8bc.0408260429.449a5409@posting.google.com... > Hi, > > Its been a while since someone asked this question, so...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) O, well. I tried. In your case (and in Barry's case and for anyone else with this notion) I sincerely hope it doesn't happen. Good luck.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) Barry, you and Nolan are dangerously naive (dangerous to the security of your data). Any computer guru can crack ANY password. As I said before, lock it up.

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) "Barry Watzman" <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:41103C96.7010002@neo.rr.com... > I have to disagree with your view on laptop passwords. If you travel > with a laptop, it should always be password protected. The question >...

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) "Notan" <notan@ddress.com> wrote in message news:41102B85.AF3A691E@ddress.com... > Papa wrote: > > > > I have 3 laptops, none of them are password "protected", and never will be. > > A password of any kind is breakable. Anyone who thinks...