Archive for April, 2008

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Posted on 30 April '08 by Brad, under WIN WIN WIN. No Comments.

DEAL: $299 LAPTOP??? NEW, WIFI, CARD READER, CUSTOM COLORS & MORE!

 

Okay, here is a great system, it doesn’t have an old "spinning" hard drive, it uses a newer solid state memory drive, making this system not only faster but much lighter.  also it uses Linux as it’s OS instead of Windows, so it is SUPER fast, you can still use your old favorites, youtube, messenger, google maps, etc.

This acer laptop is one of the coolest and smallest laptops around, fits in your purse or briefcase and since there are no moving parts in it, it is not as fragile as your old hunk.  Wish I could buy 5 of these.

tired of waiting for your old crummy laptop to load into tired old windows? this laptop has INSTANT ON technology, no more wait wooho!

it even comes with open Office and other great programs.. for FREE!  watch the video below for more info.

Did I mention you can PICK THE COLOR YOU WANT? : )

Asus Eee PC 2G color choices laptop palmtop

Ready to buy or want more info? CLICK HERE

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The new Asus Eee PC 2G Surf brings portable computing to the next level. At 7-inches and weighing only 2 pounds, you can take the Eee PC anywhere. This amazing little notebook features rich network and wireless connectivity, a graphic user interface for simplicity and ease of use, and more than 40 built-in applications. With the Asus Eee PC, bumps and shocks are no longer issues, because it features a dependable solid-state 2GB storage drive that gives you unparalleled shock-protection and reliability. Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when you’re on the go. Perfect for the student, the Asus Eee PC 2G Surf offers an excellent Internet experience and makes it easy to learn, work, and play. Shop the World Wide Web without attaching any lines or wires. Learn through the latest technology without a technical manual. Connect with friends and family with just a few clicks. You’re always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot. The Eee PC includes the documents and the e-mails software, and a suite of other productivity software to help keep you on track. Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home. Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia. Log on to Skype or other networks, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime. Best of all, the ultra-portable Asus Eee PC 2G Surf is incredibly inexpensive – so you’d better place your order quickly before the word gets out that this is the best deal anywhere for a super-light, versatile notebook that makes even schoolwork tons of fun!


Mobility & Reliability
• At 7" and weighing only 2 lbs, you can take the Eee PC anywhere.
• Bumps and shocks are no longer issues. With a dependable solid-state disk, you get unparalleled shock-protection and reliability.
• Power-efficient design provides longer operating time when on the go.

Media & Entertainment
• Enjoy music and videos with extensive support for a wide range of digital multimedia.
• Log on to Skype or other networks, and you can connect with friends anywhere, anytime.
• Upload photos and videos and share them instantly on Flickr or YouTube without waiting till you get home.

Ease & Technology
• With a rapid start-up time, the Eee PC is always ready to get into action.
• No technical manual required with the specially designed, user-friendly and intuitive graphic interface.
• You’re always connected with built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g that automatically detects and connects to the Internet at any hotspot.

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Posted on 30 April '08 by Brad, under GREAT DEALS. 1 Comment.

TERMINOLOGY: Memory Definitions, Descriptions & Terminology

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So many types of memory.  So many terms used to describe it.  EDO, DRAM, BEDO,  etc, WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?!?

Use this handy list of memory specific definitions below to help you understand what it all means.

Here are some of the most common terms you will here, be sure to click READ MORE below to view the entire list.

NON-ECC/Non-parity — Most desktop and laptop computers take NON-ECC or Non-parity memory.

ECC/Parity — ECC or parity modules look for errors in data and are most often found in servers and other mission-critical applications used by large networks and businesses.

Unbuffered — Most PCs and workstations use unbuffered memory which is faster than registered memory.

Registered/Buffered — Registered or buffered modules delay all information transferred to the module by one clock cycle. This type of memory is primarily used in servers.

Fully buffered — Designed for next-generation servers, features an advanced memory buffer.

CL — CAS (column address strobe) latency, which is the number of clock cycles it takes before data starts to flow after a command is received. Lower CL is faster. Modules with different CL can be mixed on a system, but the system will only run at the highest (slowest) CL.

Component configuration — (For example: 64Meg x 64) Indicates the size of the memory chip components on the module.

Voltage — For example 2.6V. Indicates the power used by the module. The lower the better.

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What does memory do, how does it work and why do I need more?

laptop memory notebook ram Memory Swapping: This is why the more RAM you have, the more things you can execute faster in your computer. But what happen when you want to open an application that takes more memory that your RAM can support? Memory swapping happen. Lets say you have a total of 512 megabytes of RAM. And you open an application that needs 1014mb of RAM to fully operate. Theres a problem, now your computer will take 512mb’s of data at a time, sends it to the CPU, wait to get it back again, sends it back to the harddrive, retrieve the OTHER 512mb’s that have remained untouched, sends to the CPU, wait to get it back, and re-send it to the harddrive. He will make that again, and again, and again until your application has closed. Due to the harddrive read/write speed memory swapping will greatly slower your system. The solution? Get more ram. The advantage of having more RAM is that you can execute multiple applications before going into a memory swapping situation.

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Posted on 21 April '08 by Brad, under ASK CPR. No Comments.

WEB SITE, INTERNET and ISP online SPEED TESTS

So, You want to know how fast your website opens in Portugal or how your ISP compares to other when it comes to fast upload and download speeds but you have no idea where to go or which tools to use? never fear, here are a bunch of them.  if a link dies, please let me know and I will remove it QUICKLY.  thanks.

 

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animated star  56K Dial-up modem simulator
How does your website look when viewed by a 56k modem?  this awesome tool lets you see what your page looks like under slow dial-up conditions

Line Speed Tester
See how fast your Internet connection really is when viewed from different areas in the country.  Is your office T-1 or cable modem really that fast?


Network and Web Site Optimization Products


Since 1996, we have been dedicated to creating easy-to-use tools that make the Web faster and error free.  We started out with a simple image debugger and compressor called GIF Wizard.  In 1997, we added compression. In 1998, GIF Wizard grew into a complete site optimization and checking tool called
SiteScan.  In 2000, we added PreFlight, which includes tools for compressing and editing graphics as they are served from or uploaded to your site. Now in 2002, we have developed a really cool product called NetCelerate that compresses the text and graphics of every site you visit, cutting download time by 75% so you can surf the Web faster.

Speedtest.net
http://www.speedtest.net/
Speedtest.net is a broadband connection analysis tool with a huge selection of geographically dispersed testing servers. Ookla provides this service free to hundreds of thousands of people every day. If you are experiencing slowness with your Internet connection or are simply interested in testing your speed, Speedtest.net is for you.  
  
 
http://www.freewebmonitoring.com/
FreeWebMonitoring
Provide web site monitoring to webmasters and site owners absolutely free. Monitor your web site’s availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with instant email alerts and weekly web site performance statistics. 
 
 
Chase IP
http://www.tamarsolutions.co.uk
Chase IP is a Packet Sniffer, Country Locator via IP Address and bandwidth meter all in one. Chase IP also shows network computers and MAC Addresses. 
 
 
Bandwidth Meter - Bandwidth Vista.
http://www.tamarsolutions.co.uk/
Bandwidth Meter - Bandwidth Vista.
Bandwidth Vista is a modern bandwidth meter, informative and intuitive to use. Whether you are looking for network problems or simply want to meter your network speed. Bandwidth Vista meters all your connected interfaces at once including adsl connections, wireless and ethernet connections and holds a history of data transfers which can be viewed down to the last hour.
This dynamic bandwidth meter also indicates the countries of remote computers that are connected to your system and maps them for you - quite an eye opener!
free software to download 
 
 
Toast : Internet Speed Test
http://performance.toast.net/
Toast : Internet Speed Test 
 
 
Alken.nl Online testing
http://www.alken.nl
Check the speed that your computer is connecting to the internet with modem speed tests from all over the world. To begin, just select your location from the map below. 
 
 
Internet Speed test
http://www.bandwidthplace.com
Test your Internet connection, view test statistics, and even add a test to your site. 
 
 
Beeline Bandwidth Test
http://www.beelinebandwidthtest.com
Test your internet connection speed. 
 
 
McAfee - Internet Connection Speedometer
http://promos.mcafee.com/speedometer
McAfee - Internet Connection Speedometer
1. What is Internet connection speed?
Internet connection speed refers to the data transfer rate from the Internet to your computer. Basically that means the amount of time it takes your computer to download a given amount of data. Internet connection speeds are usually measured in Kbps (kilobits per second, or thousands of bits per second) or KBps (kilobytes per second).
Nowadays with the technological improvements in data transfer speeds, Internet connection speeds can also be measured in Mbps (megabits per second, or millions of bits per second) or MBps (megabytes per second).
For example, if you had a 28.8K (28,800 bps) modem, then it would take at least 4 - 5 minutes to download a 1MB file. If you had digital subscriber line (DSL), the same 1MB file would take approximately 10 - 20 seconds.
Internet | speed | connection | 
 
 
Free website monitoring service | Internet Seer
http://www.internetseer.com/activate/index.xtp
Free website monitoring service | Internet Seer | 
 
 
ZDNET Bandwidth Speed Test
http://www.zdnet.co.uk/misc/band-test/speedtest50.html
ZDNET Bandwidth Speed Test
Does your Internet connection fly like an eagle or crawl like a tortoise? Is it just your imagination, or is your Internet connection slow today?
Whether you’re connecting over the work LAN, using a cable modem, an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL), integrated services digital network (ISDN) connection, or just a plain old dial-up modem, the Bandwidth Speed Test will give you the answer.
To calculate your connect speed we need to send a large amount of data to your computer. This should take 11 to 16 seconds. Your computer has already started. When it’s done, the results will be displayed in the box above and in the Speed Test Thermometer below.
speed | connection | internet | LAN | 
 
 
AlertMeFirst
http://www.alertmefirst.com/
AlertMeFirst is a Web Service Provider of external third-party monitoring, detecting, and alerting services that help businesses optimize the performance of their Internet devices; improving their customer service and managing their Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
AlertMeFirst provides remote Web site monitoring that allows you to monitor the performance and availability of your Web site, as well as that of any of your other Internet devices, on a 24/7 basis. 
 
 
SiteConfidence
http://www.siteconfidence.co.uk/
With SiteConfidence? you can monitor each component of your Internet architecture for availability and performance and configure alerts to notify appropriate people of problems.
The alerts will immediately notify you by email and SMS whenever there is a problem. This enables you to increase customer satisfaction by responding to problems faster
SiteConfidence?provides web-site and on-line performance monitoring services to UK businesses. Our objective is to provide companies with regular, high-quality information about their web-site ’shop window’ that allows web-site managers to detect performance problems, respond quickly and prevent future slowdowns or outages.
We download your company web-site regularly to check download speed and can provide information on the download profile, your performance compared to your competitors, industry sector and top 100 UK web-sites. 
 
 
Test the speed of your internet connection
http://www.dslreports.com/stest
Does your Internet connection fly like an eagle or crawl like a tortoise? Is it just your imagination, or is your Internet connection slow today? Whether you are using a cable modem, an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL), digital subscriber line (DSL), integrated services digital network (ISDN) connection, or just a plain old dial-up modem, the Bandwidth Speed Test will give you the answer. Internet | speed | test | connection | line | 
 
 
Test My Internet Connection Speed
http://www.testmyspeed.com/
Check the speed that your computer is connecting to the internet with modem speed tests from all over the world. To begin, just select your location from the map below. To Obtain the most accurate results, choose a test that is located closest to you. 
 
 
Bandwidth Speed Test :
http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
Test to see how fast your internet connection really is … what it does it -
1. Your browser requests the speed test page from our web server
2. The web page instructs your browser to record the "start time"
3. Right after an image file is downloaded from the speed test server
4. As soon as the download is done the "end time" is recorded
5. The transfer speed is calculated and sent to the results page 

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Scan Pages For Bloated Images
QuickScan will check the first 10 pages of your Web site for bloated and duplicate images that slow Web page loading.

 

Line Speed Tester
See how fast your Internet connection really is when viewed from different areas in the country.  Is your office T-1 or cable modem really that fast?

Posted on 20 April '08 by Brad, under HOW TO. No Comments.

The Internet Crashes! (video)

 

Remember when the entire Internet went down back in 2007?

Yeah, me too!  Check out this amazing news broadcast.

WebCrash2007

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Posted on 20 April '08 by Brad, under FUN FUN FUN. No Comments.

CHILDRENS WEBSITES, KIDS INTERNET LINKS

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Here are a small handful of web sites that are fun, educational and safe for kids.

http://www.loveourchildrenusa.org/kidsteens.php
 
http://www.kidsites.com/
 
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/kids
 
http://www.alfy.com/
 
www.disney.com
 
www.nickjr.com
 
http://nicknicknick.com/
 
http://cartoons.com/
 
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/besmart/cool2.html
 
want to find some more great sites that are safe for children?  Just search google or some other search engine.
Here is an EXAMPLE GOOD LUCK!

Posted on 18 April '08 by Brad, under FUN FUN FUN. No Comments.

QUESTION: Win XP PRO will not boot, HIVE ERROR

computer_help_needed_assistanceneeded_diy_tech HI BRAD my computer desktop is a dell amd with the Windows XP Pro installed on it and it always works so good except that now i get the following error when i try to run the computer?

“we apologize for the inconvenience, but windows did not start successfully. a recent hardware or software change might have caused this” “If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known good configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked”

“If a previous startup attempt was interrupted due to a power failure or because the power or reset button was pressed, or if you aren’t sure what caused the problem, choose start windows Normally”

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command Prompt
last known good configuration(your most recent settings that worked
starts windows normally

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.

but now when i try and select anything no matter what it is on the list that it lets me pick from i get the following error:

[b]”STOP: c0000218
The registry cannot load the hive(file):
\SystemRoot\System32\Config\SOFTWARE
or its log or alternate.
It is corrupt, absent, or not writable.

Beginning dump of physical memory.
Dumping physical memory to disk:”

then i get a windows count down timer that starts at 99 seconds.  then the screen goes black and it all starts all over again the same way each time and i can only stop it from doing this by pulling the plug out from the wall why is it doing this?

TopiCato - Des Moines

RESOLUTION:

Well Topicato, it sounds to me like you have a very frustrating problem.  I hope I will be able to assist you.

caveman_dstroys_computer_cheapest_computer_repair.comYou will need a Windows CD, preferably the same that you have installed on your system.  If you do not have a CD, borrow one from someone, you will not be copying any software onto your computer from it so do not worry about pirating.

You will need to be able to boot from a CD on your system, if it doesn’t already do that, you will need to go into your BIOS and look under a section called “boot” or “boot priority” or something similar.   Make sure that your FIRST boot device is CD or CD/DVD or something similar.

Here are the steps for you to follow Topicato, it is very important that you do them precisely the way I have them and in the order listed.  good luck!

1. Insert the Windows XP Professional CD into your CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. windows_xp_pro_cd_oem_windowsxpprocd

2. Your system may ask you to “strike any key to boot from CD” make sure you do that in time.

3. Once the Win CD has finished loading, it will offer you a setup screen.  From this screen you need to select “Run Recovery Console”

4. Now you should be in a DOS like atmosphere: black screen, white letters, etc.  you will now need to type the following,

(do not type the [SPACE] or [ENTER], they are there to guide you)  (If your Windows drive letter is not C: make corrections)

5. md tmp [ENTER]

6. copy C:\windows\system32\config\system [SPACE]C:\windows\tmp\system.old [ENTER]

7. delete C:\windows\system32\config\system [ENTER]

8. copy C:\windows\repair\system [SPACE]  C:\windows\system32\config\system [ENTER]

9. RESTART the computer.

If it still doesn’t boot, or if it has some different error, do the following.

Boot to recovery console again and type the following lines:

1. md tmp[ENTER]

2. copy C:\windows\system32\config\software [SPACE] C:\windows\tmp\software.old[ENTER]

3. delete C:\windows\system32\config\software [ENTER]

4. copy C:\windows\repair\software [SPACE]
  C:\windows\system32\config\software [ENTER]

Now, with any luck, your computer should be able to boot into Windows.  Hope this helped you Topicato.  GOOD LUCK!


PROBLEM: Windows will not load due to registry error.

SOLUTION: Use Recovery Console to repair system.

RESPONSE:
okay that did the trick and it all works great now thanks a bunch TopiCato Des Moines, IA

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Posted on 18 April '08 by Brad, under ASK CPR. 3 Comments.

QUESTION: Windows XP will not install even with new hardware!

Hi Brad, I have a problem and have not yet been able to solve it.  In fact, I have already given up a month ago, but now I see your Q&A thing here and I am hoping you can assist me.

   I CAN NOT INSTALL WINDOWS! ANY VERSION OR ANY CD!

I have disconnected my soundcard, modem, ethernet card and even my video card (just using the onboard VGA).  then I tried to install windows xp home from the original disk, i could not frustrationinstall it.  I get the error at 29% completion "the file" whatever "was not copied correctly" then it lets me hit escape to skip the file or enter to retry.  Naturally I assumed that my disk was bad, I borrowed my neighbor’s disk and had the same problem, so I purchased a new Windows XP Home from Wal-Mart and brought it home gleefully expecting to be back up and running an hour later…. 29% = same problem.  so I called Best Buy and they assured me that it was my DRIVE that was bad, that made sense to me so I ran to BB and purchased and new DVD/CD drive.  brought it home and i still had the same error at the exact same spot, windows could not copy the following file to the darn hard disk drive.  as usual if i click escape to skip that file and the remaining 30 some files once the install is done i get a blue screen with white letters telling me to kill microsofts butt.

sorry.

So then I call Com-USA and they tell me that it is my motherboard, then they sell me a new motherboard for $150, they "suggest" to me that I purchase a new CPU as that has probably failed as well, but I decline.

They did convince me to get a brand new hard drive though, 320 Giggerbites!

Brad, I am so upset just writing about this again.  after all that, it did not work.  there is no change at all!  new windows CD, new hard drive, new dvd/cd drive, new motherboard! all that new hardware that I do not need.  okay.  last thing. I tried to bring the board and drive back to compusa and the windows disk and other stuff, no one would accept them back. so i thought heck George, I am in it this far, why stop now, so i went to COMPUSA again and bought the CPU they originally suggested and guess what happened this time when i tried to install windows?  the exact same thing.  please please please tell me what my problem is!

 

 

RESPONSE:

Hello George, sounds like a VERY frustrating situation you have there.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you are going to have to make ANOTHER purchase : )

From the symptoms you describe to me, my first suggestion would be to change the IDE cables (or SATA? you did not mention the type of system) BUT I assume that when you purchased the new drive, it would have come with shiny new cables and you would have used them, I assume.

My next suggestion, would be THE MEMORY.  If you have two or more memory modules, (sticks) remove one, try to install, if that doesn’t work, replace the other with the one you just removed and attempt to reinstall again.  I belive, based on the symptoms you described that you will find the install will run SMOOTHLY now.  if you have only one memory module in your system, you will have to purchase another and replace it.  frankly George, it should never have been suggested to you to exchange all that other jazz.  In my opinion, you have spent more for parts then it would have cost for a new computer AND you now have almost enough parts to make a new computer.  pick up a nice CASE / power supply from www.TigerDirect.com , throw in all the extra parts you just bought and you will have a new computer for the kids. : )

Here is a nice memory checker from Microsoft: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

If you need to buy memory, this site will tell you what you need and how much $$ www.crucial.com

Please let me know how things go!

UPDATE FROM GEORGE 2 DAYS LATER:

Brad Brad Brad!  Your the man!  I had 2 512MEGABITE chips in my motherboard, I removed 1 of them and tried to install win xp and IT WORKED!!!!! no error! thank you thank you thank you!

 

PROBLEM: Windows will not install properly, even with different disks and different hardware.

SOLUTION: replace memory modules.

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Posted on 15 April '08 by Brad, under ASK CPR. 3 Comments.

Zen Cart Video Tutorials

Here are some ZenCart videos to assist you as you set up and use your new online store.

It may seem daunting at first, but once you get your used to the way your new online store works and you put some effort into it, the payoff in the end makes it all well worth it.

Here is a great resource for you http://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/

Zen Cart Video Tutorials

1 Installing Zencart Watch movie
2 Configuring your store Watch movie
3 Adding categories Watch movie
4 Adding products Watch movie
5 Adding product attributes Watch movie
6 Configuring currency Watch movie
7 Adding payment modules Watch movie
8 Adding shipping modules Watch movie
9 Configuring sales tax Watch movie
10 Editing your home page Watch movie
11 Editing left and right columns Watch movie
12 Creating specials Watch movie
13 Managing customers Watch movie
14 Sending out a newsletter Watch movie
15 Sending out email Watch movie
16 Managing your banners Watch movie
 
 
It shouldn’t be long, once you have everything set up the way you like and you have done a little advertising, before you have customers.

Posted on 12 April '08 by Brad, under HOW TO. No Comments.

Hotel computer and Internet lounge hacker gets 9 years!

So, this guy steals $1.4 Million dollars from unsuspecting people who use the hotel lobby computer and other "guest" computers, he gets to jet all over the world on vacation, then when he is caught, he has to pay back $347,000 in restitution and gets 9 years (probably will only do 2 to 3) in the pokey and 3 years with of probation/parole.  hmmm, after restitution, seems to me like he should have a million bucks waiting for him somewhere…. unless he is such an idiot that he never thought about the future and hid some of it somewhere.

HEY! BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE THOSE PUBLIC COMPUTERS!

"Bonilla installed keylogging software on hotel business-center computers and Internet lounges in order to steal passwords and other personal data"

hacker-hackers-hacked-hacking-h4ck0rz A Colombian man who used keylogging software in a lucrative identity theft scheme has been sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to pay restitution of US$347,000.

Mario Simbaqueba Bonilla, 40, pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in January to conspiracy, access device fraud and aggravated identity theft. His scheme, which he carried out alone and with a co-conspirator between 2004 and 2007, had more than 600 victims worldwide, including employees of the U.S. Department of Defense, according to the Department of Justice.

ID_Theft_11Bonilla installed keylogging software on hotel business-center computers and Internet lounges in order to steal passwords and other personal data. Then he and his partner used complex computer intrusion methods to steal money from accounts. After transferring the money to credit and debit cards or cash, Bonilla used it to buy electronics and pay for luxury travel to Hong Kong, France, Jamaica, the U.S. and other places, according to the prison-penetentiary-prisons-cell-cells-bar-bars-inmate-inmatesJustice Department. The court pegged the actual and attempted losses from the scheme at $1.4 million.

Bonilla was arrested by federal agents last August when he flew into the U.S. with a laptop, purchased with stolen funds, that contained personal and financial information on more than 600 people.

In addition to the prison term and restitution, Bonilla was sentenced to three years of supervised release after his release.

 

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Posted on 12 April '08 by Brad, under TECH NEWS. No Comments.

GREAT DEAL! 3GB MEMORY! 320GB DISK & DVDRW $399 (NICE CASE!)

Okay boys and girls, I thought I would share this great deal with you from TigerDirect.com

In a nutshell here is what you get: a VERY sleek looking system, a VERY fast system (3 GB MEM? WOW!) and a VERY large amount of storage capacity (you can easily store thousands of high quality songs and hundreds of high def movies on this drive and STILL have room for lots of programs)

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Lenovo 3000 K100 57068347 Intel Desktop Computer
Lenovo 3000 K100 desktops include the latest technology for an amazing audio visual experience and enhanced game play and game compatibility. Get more detailed 3D effects and performance thanks to Intel GMA 3100 graphics with advanced high-definition video playback capability. Running with the Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140 processor, 3GB of PC5300 memory, 320GB SATA II hard drive and a SATA DVDRW drive. The Intel ICH9R chip boasts a SATA 300 controller and supports RAID 0,1,5, and 10. Plus, it comes with Microsoft’s Windows Vista Home Premium operating system to help you organize and play with all of your multimedia stuff. The Lenovo 3000 K100 57068347 desktop PC with the Intel G33 Express chipset is perfect for the present and ready for the future

 


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What It Is & Why You Need It!

  • Outstanding Value PC with Dual Core processor technology with 3GB of Memory for outstanding performance.
  • Maximum media flexibility with Windows Vista Home Premium - burn DVDs, read flash memory cards with ease, and a massive hard drive make for a creative power house.
  • Amazingly cool design, allows for great performance today, and easy upgrades in the future.

Cutting-edge capabilities
The Lenovo 3000 K100 desktop empowers home/home office users to be more clever, creative, and productive, with new features that allow them to take greater control of their system’s power and performance. These include a new Power Dial which allows you to adjust system performance and energy consumption as necessary. "Turbo" mode for more power when you need it, ideal for 3D games or complex programs. "Auto" mode to allow the PC to automatically adjust power, ideal when switching between several different programs. "Cool" mode for low power consumption and a quiet computing experience, ideal when downloading large files.

Trendsetting design
Stylish and progressive, the Lenovo 3000 K100 desktop comes in a sharp, sleek and fashionable sterling silver. A "Breathing" LED light where the color and brightness seem to "breathe" or change based on the amount of power being used can be found on the front of this desktop. A toolless design, with buckle design entry, allows customers to easily upgrade graphics, sound, or modem cards. This makes the K100 easy to service, modify, or expand. Finally, a top-side handle makes the system easy to move, and the power button sits on top of the system for convenient access.

Peace of mind built-in
The Lenovo 3000 K100 is a high quality, dependable PC that allows users to focus on their applications rather than on how the computer works. With "System Rescue", customers are one touch away from recovering their data from external viruses or software crashes. With a "Front Door" that closes to cover up and protect the conveniently placed ports. No more reaching behind the system to plug in something. With an "Anti-Bacterial Keyboard" and dust guard, a healthier computing experience has been created.

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Internal Flash Media Reader
This convenient media reader provides fast digital transfer for CompactFlash, MicroDrive, MemoryStick, SmartMedia, MultiMedia, and SecureDigital cards.

Front USB and Audio Ports
Convenient and easy to reach front USB ports and audio ports. The USB ports can be used for flash drives and other USB devices. It also has one headphone/audio out jack and one MIC input/line in jack.

 

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Compaq Presario SR5250NX Refurbished Intel Desktop

 

Compaq Presario SR5250NX Refurbished Intel Desktop PC
Designed to perform. Built to last. Compaq Presario SR5000NX Desktop PCs satisfy the most demanding users, performing complex tasks quickly and easily. A clean, functional industrial design creates a streamlined PC that blends easily into any home or office environment. Whatever your personal or professional needs are, these powerful PCs provide you with the tools you need to succeed. This system comes with an Intel Pentium Dual Core E2140 1.6GHz 64-bit processor, 1GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD/CD and DVD-RAM burner with Lightscribe, flash card reader, and 250 watt power supply. All running on Windows Vista Home Premium.

 

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Internal Flash Media Reader
This convenient media reader provides fast digital transfer for USB Flash, CompactFlash, MicroDrive, MemoryStick, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia and SecureDigital cards.
Lighscribe Disc Labeling
The LightScribe DVD+/-RW drive lets you laser-etch long lasting silkscreen quality text and images onto Lightscribe CDs and DVDs. After you burn content, just flip the lightscribe disc over, reinsert and burn your label—anything from a simple title to a full-disc work of art.

 

 

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