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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-01-2008, 18:34
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
"I'm thinking about one of those external cards...

"I'm thinking about one of those external cards you put into your laptop (like from Verizon) that gives you Internet access no matter where you are."

You've been misinformed. Or, deluded by...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 12-01-2008, 18:53
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Mac or PC doesn't matter. What does matter, is...

Mac or PC doesn't matter. What does matter, is whether your marina (or something in it) has a WiFi connection, and how far from that point you are. The farther away you are, the harder it will be to...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 06-11-2007, 13:19
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
I'd be more impressed if he'd posted replies from...

I'd be more impressed if he'd posted replies from Intel and AMD with their opinion on custom tweaking the voltage supplied to a CPU, and why it might or might not be a good idea.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-10-2007, 07:58
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Vinn, you can't just "waterproof case" a dynamic...

Vinn, you can't just "waterproof case" a dynamic system like a laptop. You need to provide for active airflow or other cooling, among other problems like cable entry. Case in point a "simple" Ikelite...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 16-10-2007, 18:29
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Chris- "The power supply that comes with unit...

Chris-
"The power supply that comes with unit has output values of 19.5vdc 3.34a.

The sticker on bottom of laptop states exactly the same 19.5vdc, 3.34a."

Laptop power supplies are normally...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 16-10-2007, 18:17
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Pericles- There are no absolute or generic...

Pericles-
There are no absolute or generic commands to invert a laptop display. You will have to go into the display/screen settings for your laptop and see what options it offers. If it runs...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 25-07-2007, 11:00
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Wheels- "a licensed copy of XP for $120," No...

Wheels-
"a licensed copy of XP for $120,"
No foul needed. The version of XP that ships (legally) with any computer is an OEM-version that is tied to that hardware. It cannot, and often will not,...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-07-2007, 18:13
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
"the 6.3amp 120watts is on the plate on my Asus...

"the 6.3amp 120watts is on the plate on my Asus 2500h. It is a real hungry pc." Yes it is. It is also a classic example of a laptop built with a DESKTOP CPU, against Intel's direct orders. They...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-07-2007, 12:05
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Seafox- Power cords, like big AC power cords,...

Seafox-
Power cords, like big AC power cords, are pretty robust. But for some laptops with proprietary connections on the power cord...It is better to have a spare cord AND supply, whether that's...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-07-2007, 19:51
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
After the first time a very new Dell totally...

After the first time a very new Dell totally screwed up a multi-machine order for one of my clients I swore I'd never deal with them again. A decade later...I thought maybe never was too long,...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 18-07-2007, 19:28
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
Dave, I'm glad I'm not the only one with laptop...

Dave, I'm glad I'm not the only one with laptop hinge problems but from what I hear that's a problem with some models--een in careful land use, like mine has mainly been. I wonder if it would be a...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 18-07-2007, 12:17
Replies: 100
Views: 72,192
Posted By hellosailor
"Also, how much power will a laptop drain from...

"Also, how much power will a laptop drain from your batteries? "
How long is a string? < g >

Laptop power consumption varies radically with the processor type. Look at the power brick...
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