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Getting to grips with it, settings and updates, software installation etc. So early stages yet to tell if the choice was right. I don't play games on it so it should be fine. Just want to say thank you to all you helpful people out there. It's great to be a part of Boards.ie!! And I have decided to get the other Acer laptop fixed in the new year, swap with my mum whom i had already given my first and older laptop, but she is having...

Quote: Originally Posted by wexfjord Regarding two netbooks mentioned, this first is running ubuntu. This might not be the place to ask the question but whats the story with running various software on this, web browsers etc, would i be giving my self a headache getting into this if i'm not a techie. It's running linux, it'd be fine if all you were doing on it was browsing the web and email and stuff like that. You won't...

you might try this program http://www.piriform.com/speccy from the makers of CCleaner it claims to tell you what kind of memory you have [edit] I've just tried it and although it correctly identifies SDRAM on my Dell c610, it doesnt go as far as telling me pc100 or pc133, or CL2/CL3 but it IS FREE beta software ..........

cheers bonzodog2. I think what I might do now is transfer all my information to an external HDD and free up as much of the C: drive as I can. Then I will go shopping for RAM. Again, any advice you have about purchasing and installing RAM, I would be delighted to hear it. I understand that there is a programmed from CRUCIAL.COM which will run a test, and that there is a maximum amount of RAM that I can install. In my case, I believe it is...

I'd contact Dell straight away. It's only a mild tingling now, but it may become more serious later. As VC says, the age of the laptop may become a factor in how Dell treat your request initially. Personally I'd treat it as a fault. One of my rules for appliances is that the electricity stays inside the box.

Or if I install Windows, the other option instead of repairing, would I lose all of my hard disk files?

You will have to declare that going back into the country, under irish law. And the tax you pay will be pretty steep. Not enough to really justify getting it afaik. Power supplies are dual voltage so that isnt a problem. However I note that my HP laptop supply - while the Brick is Dual Voltage, the cord is not. Which is only rated for 120v. That might have something to do with why im on my 3rd charger. For the extra 5 euro though just buy a UK...

Quote: If your laptop can do everything, that is! Of course it can but your forgetting my original request LIGHT and COMPACT for TRAVEL. The laptop I bought is for my wifes use not mine. I will NOT be taking it away with me as she will use it around the house rather than fixed it one room (Pc).

you have made some good points here T.firmer yes if i had 2500 euros i would not spent that on sxps 1640 with 4670, but also basic 1640 with 4670 is not 2500E i have just checked and it basic cost 958E included vat and post. also yes you are right about NBC rating and reviews , but there forums are good for help. xps 16 is good to buy if it is secondhand and reasonable specs and price tag on it

Quote: Originally Posted by robbie_998 well i have a inspiron 6400 and its under the keyboard on the far right but it is connecting just outside the door so id sat them cables are ok its just when ya bring it in to the room it says limted or no connectivy...and the old inspiron is grand well able to pick it up every were...could i get a new wirless card for it or can ya even do that......thanks for the replies anyway