Merry Christmas to all! My first question is what does everyone think of the Sony Vaio laptop? I am really a Dell person but I believe they were out so my mom got me a Sony. I don't know anything about them so just wondering what people have heard or dealt with.
My second question is going to be my hardest to deal with probably. All my Itunes music is on my brothers laptop and I need to get it on mine now. I have about 600 or so songs and a few videos. I really don't feel like making cd's of everything because I will have to rename everything again on the new computer. How do I get everything from my brothers computer to mine the easiest way?

Merry Christmas to all! My first question is what does everyone think of the Sony Vaio laptop? I am really a Dell person but I believe they were out so my mom got me a Sony. I don't know anything about them so just wondering what people have heard or dealt with.
My second question is going to be my hardest to deal with probably. All my Itunes music is on my brothers laptop and I need to get it on mine now. I have about 600 or so songs and a few videos. I really don't feel like making cd's of everything because I will have to rename everything again on the new computer. How do I get everything from my brothers computer to mine the easiest way?

Thumb drives,(greatest invention since the microwave oven) or if card reader available use that, SD cards from a digital camera work great 1 gb or better should take care of it and you can delete from both when you are done.

Sony Vaio's are ok. You have to remember though, it's a Sony. It's the most moody product on the market next to Windows/Microsoft products.
As said before, thumb drives will snatch your music.

Santa brought us a Sony Vaio for Christmas. I'm done with Dell. :boo:

Santa brought us a Sony Vaio for Christmas. I'm done with Dell. :boo:

Me too Dell doesn't seem to be near as reliable as they used to be. I love my HP TouchSmart. It's seems to be the best PC I have ever owned!

Merry Christmas to all! My first question is what does everyone think of the Sony Vaio laptop? I am really a Dell person but I believe they were out so my mom got me a Sony. I don't know anything about them so just wondering what people have heard or dealt with.
My second question is going to be my hardest to deal with probably. All my Itunes music is on my brothers laptop and I need to get it on mine now. I have about 600 or so songs and a few videos. I really don't feel like making cd's of everything because I will have to rename everything again on the new computer. How do I get everything from my brothers computer to mine the easiest way?

Nothing wrong with Sony's other than the annoying software installed at purchase.

I think they wrote this for you today:

Make the Most of Your New PC - Features by PC Magazine (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2337550,00.asp)

:huggy:

Me too Dell doesn't seem to be near as reliable as they used to be. I love my HP TouchSmart. It's seems to be the best PC I have ever owned!

I like HP, but wait till you talk to their tech support in India.

After a very long wait recently the B#### says to me: "you sound like you're very far away, I think you have a phone problem." I could barely hear her either.

I say: "Oh really, were are you?"

She says: "I'm in India!"

I say: "Guess what?" You are FAR AWAY!!!"

:smack:

I like HP, but wait till you talk to their tech support in India.

After a very long wait recently the B#### says to me: "you sound like you're very far away, I think you have a phone problem." I could barely hear her either.

I say: "Oh really, were are you?"

She says: "I'm in India!"

I say: "Guess what?" You are FAR AWAY!!!"

:smack:

Hahaha! Yeah I have talked to them and determined that I know more than they do. They irritate the shiat out of me! :lmao:

I like HP, but wait till you talk to their tech support in India.

After a very long wait recently the B#### says to me: "you sound like you're very far away, I think you have a phone problem." I could barely hear her either.

I say: "Oh really, were are you?"

She says: "I'm in India!"

I say: "Guess what?" You are FAR AWAY!!!"

:smack:

When I called Netgear the other day for tech support, he was in India too. :lol:

Me too Dell doesn't seem to be near as reliable as they used to be. I love my HP TouchSmart. It's seems to be the best PC I have ever owned!



Mouse is that you ?

Mouse is that you ?

yep, did ya miss me? :love:

yep, did ya miss me? :love:


:howdy: Mouse.

:howdy: Mouse.

Hey :howdy:

Hey :howdy:

WB!
Merry Christmas.

WB!
Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas! :huggy:

I like HP, but wait till you talk to their tech support in India.

After a very long wait recently the B#### says to me: "you sound like you're very far away, I think you have a phone problem." I could barely hear her either.

I say: "Oh really, were are you?"

She says: "I'm in India!"

I say: "Guess what?" You are FAR AWAY!!!"

:smack:

I read somewhere that Dell is starting to offer support service from the U.S.





For a fee! :duh: Dell has pissed me off so bad that I would throw a huge party if they went belly up.

Thumb drives,(greatest invention since the microwave oven) or if card reader available use that, SD cards from a digital camera work great 1 gb or better should take care of it and you can delete from both when you are done.

thumbdrives? sorry you lost me, are you talking about the usb things that store information? SD card? lost me again. I trust that you know what your talking about but its a language I don't know. If I do use one of those thumbdrives will it carry the names of music and artists with the files, thats what I am scared of most. I really don't want to spend a day renaming everything. If I have to than ok, I am VERY greatfull for the gift.
I really like sony products, I have found that it is great quailty, IMO. I just figured they were good for tv's and media stuff, I really like dell. I do know what everyone is talking about as far as talking to India. I spend half of my work day talking to Bob from India, I want to drive off a cliff by the end of the day.

Merry Christmas to all! My first question is what does everyone think of the Sony Vaio laptop? I am really a Dell person but I believe they were out so my mom got me a Sony. I don't know anything about them so just wondering what people have heard or dealt with.
My second question is going to be my hardest to deal with probably. All my Itunes music is on my brothers laptop and I need to get it on mine now. I have about 600 or so songs and a few videos. I really don't feel like making cd's of everything because I will have to rename everything again on the new computer. How do I get everything from my brothers computer to mine the easiest way?

Not sure if you have a Home Network or not, but if you do another way to do it would be set up a share on bro's computer and map to the share and then drag and drop the files you want to copy to a folder on your new computer.

Not sure if you have a Home Network or not, but if you do another way to do it would be set up a share on bro's computer and map to the share and then drag and drop the files you want to copy to a folder on your new computer.

This sounds great, all I know is I am at my parents they have cable wireless internet. What is Home Network? Are you saying if my brother turns his PC on we can link together somehow?

I love my Ipod can't live without it but it is a huge headache sometimes. Why can you only snyc your ipod to one library, well I kinda understand that answer. With technology today I would think that a new library could upload whats on my current ipod.

thumbdrives? sorry you lost me, are you talking about the usb things that store information? SD card? lost me again. I trust that you know what your talking about but its a language I don't know. If I do use one of those thumbdrives will it carry the names of music and artists with the files, thats what I am scared of most. I really don't want to spend a day renaming everything. If I have to than ok, I am VERY greatfull for the gift.
I really like sony products, I have found that it is great quailty, IMO. I just figured they were good for tv's and media stuff, I really like dell. I do know what everyone is talking about as far as talking to India. I spend half of my work day talking to Bob from India, I want to drive off a cliff by the end of the day.

This is a thumbdrive.

This is a thumbdrive.

thanks! thats what I thought just never heard it called that. I used one last christmas when i got my ipod. I was trying to move music from the family computer to my brothers laptop, it was way to confusing and complicated. I think I just need to find a IT person to come over and help me.

Sony makes a good product as do the rest. I have a Dell XPS notebook it has been trouble free since I bought it.

This is a thumbdrive.

Exactly, place it in your usb port (first time it will look for driver info and then say devise is ready to use) . If nothing else happens go to MY Computer look for at the drives available. it should be the last one listed. double click to see what is on it. If windows XP, open the folder that contains the Items listed and select the ones to transfer. Select Copy or Move to folder. it will ask you where to, select the drive letter of your thumbnail. If Vista you will have to open folder, select items, cut or copy, go to my computer, open drive letter of the thumbnail and paste. then plug into other computer, let it do its thing and then reverse the process to transfer to other computer, careful where you place the items so you can find them later

I just gotta ask. How the heck do you own a computer and not know what these things are? I swear they need to start insisting on people to take a basic computer course before buying a computer. Computer's are not disposable and must be maintained and if you don't know what a thumb drive is or a SD card is, frankly you don't need to own a computer. How are you going to do basic maintenance on that machine if you don't know what these things are? SCARY! :doh:

I just gotta ask. How the heck do you own a computer and not know what these things are? I swear they need to start insisting on people to take a basic computer course before buying a computer. Computer's are not disposable and must be maintained and if you don't know what a thumb drive is or a SD card is, frankly you don't need to own a computer. How are you going to do basic maintenance on that machine if you don't know what these things are? SCARY! :doh:

Not everyone needs or uses those things. Heck I don't even call a thumb drive a thumb drive.. it's a stick thingy.

I just gotta ask. How the heck do you own a computer and not know what these things are? I swear they need to start insisting on people to take a basic computer course before buying a computer. Computer's are not disposable and must be maintained and if you don't know what a thumb drive is or a SD card is, frankly you don't need to own a computer. How are you going to do basic maintenance on that machine if you don't know what these things are? SCARY! :doh:
I just gotta ask... do you have a life other than computers. I knew what a thumbdrive was but never heard it called that, I just always called it a usb memory stick. I have used them multiple times. SD card I am guessing is the memory stick also for a camra? I have a digital camara and have printed pictures at walmart or other places. Can I use a computer and other techy things, somewhat. I just don't know proper names or techy names for things. I can use microsoft office and other software. I work on a computer all day at work but only pay attention to what I have to know. I love my ipod which I am not the only person who agrees is not very user friendly at first, once I learned to use it I was good but it took an hour or two. I hate to tell you but it is a computer not a child. If I have problems I will ask the IT guys at work or find some more techy friends that can help me.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions my brother and I tried the thumbdrive idea and home network. We couldn't get either to work and my brother is pretty good with the computer stuff. Oh well but thanks.

You don't need to know what a thumbdrive is. It's not essential in basic operations of your computer. If I started a basic computer course (Windows, of course), it would cover the following, in no particular order:


Removing Microsoft junk
Learning to use a browser other than Internet Explorer
Removing preloaded junk
Learning the inside of your computer
Removing more preloaded junk
Knowing and understanding spyware, viruses and trojans
Learn to diagnose basic problems

Sony makes a good product as do the rest. I have a Dell XPS notebook it has been trouble free since I bought it.

My Dell XPS notebook fried itself due to the NVidia video card. Seems to be a common problem that Dell is aware of but doesn't seem inclined to do much about.

I just gotta ask. How the heck do you own a computer and not know what these things are? I swear they need to start insisting on people to take a basic computer course before buying a computer. Computer's are not disposable and must be maintained and if you don't know what a thumb drive is or a SD card is, frankly you don't need to own a computer. How are you going to do basic maintenance on that machine if you don't know what these things are? SCARY! :doh:

WTF? You go on and on about what a good, caring, loving person you are and :blahblah:

Then you rip someone because they don't know the exact terminology for a mass storage device?

You are either a big, fat liar or a hypocrite, or both. Why don't you have another meltdown and ask Vrai to delete your account! And STAY deleted!

i will agree i should probably pay more attention to the IT guys at work but when they start talking all i hear is blah, blah, blah. Not because it isn't interesting i just don't understand the terminology and am to busy watching them drool over computers.

New problem now. I brought my sons PS3 to my moms because i figured he would get a new game. I don't have a hdtv, my mom does. When my brother hooked the hd cable up to the ps3 it had to update settings or whatever. well i brought it home and it wont boot up, turns on but no ps3 screen comes up. the cable stays on, i am guessing i should have reset the settings before i left. so now i think i have to bring it to a friends house that has a hd cable and reset the settings. I dont know but this is my most logical guess.

I think the reason me and my grandma get along so well is because we are both in the stone ages, lost in technology. What a shame, i am too young to compare myself to an 85 year old. oh well.

I like HP, but wait till you talk to their tech support in India.

After a very long wait recently the B#### says to me: "you sound like you're very far away, I think you have a phone problem." I could barely hear her either.

I say: "Oh really, were are you?"

She says: "I'm in India!"

I say: "Guess what?" You are FAR AWAY!!!"

:smack:

A few days ago I had a very good experience with HP service desk. He was in the midwest, spoke wonderful English, was pleasant and solved my problem. I have to call again maybe tomorrow and clear up something else and hope I get the same guy. If I get India I think I'll hang up.

i will agree i should probably pay more attention to the IT guys at work but when they start talking all i hear is blah, blah, blah. Not because it isn't interesting i just don't understand the terminology and am to busy watching them drool over computers.

New problem now. I brought my sons PS3 to my moms because i figured he would get a new game. I don't have a hdtv, my mom does. When my brother hooked the hd cable up to the ps3 it had to update settings or whatever. well i brought it home and it wont boot up, turns on but no ps3 screen comes up. the cable stays on, i am guessing i should have reset the settings before i left. so now i think i have to bring it to a friends house that has a hd cable and reset the settings. I dont know but this is my most logical guess.

I think the reason me and my grandma get along so well is because we are both in the stone ages, lost in technology. What a shame, i am too young to compare myself to an 85 year old. oh well.

Keep trying to turn it on and off. PS3's probably can't be moved a whole lot due to the internal storage they carry. If all else fails, call Sony for assistance at 800-345-7669 M-SAT 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. If you don't want to call, you can always get in touch with them here (http://www.us.playstation.com/Corporate/ConsumerServices).

WTF? You go on and on about what a good, caring, loving person you are and :blahblah:

Then you rip someone because they don't know the exact terminology for a mass storage device?

You are either a big, fat liar or a hypocrite, or both. Why don't you have another meltdown and ask Vrai to delete your account! And STAY deleted!

Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. I just thought I would share mine.


If you don't know basic names of accessories for computer "thingy's" then you just have no business owning a computer. There is way too much upkeep for a computer and you need some kind of knowledge of what you are messing with. I just thank God they don't sell bombs to every one!

Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. I just thought I would share mine.


If you don't know basic names of accessories for computer "thingy's" then you just have no business owning a computer. There is way too much upkeep for a computer and you need some kind of knowledge of what you are messing with. I just thank God they don't sell bombs to every one!

Really? Who are you to say who should own a computer? She is young, and in 6 months, I am sure she will know more than you about computers. I'm also guessing that she won't be posting about how she is fat, has her kids on drugs, and cant move because she is too fat.

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:

Really? Who are you to say who should own a computer? She is young, and in 6 months, I am sure she will know more than you about computers. I'm also guessing that she won't be posting about how she is fat, has her kids on drugs, and cant move because she is too fat.

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:


You know, I love yankin ya'lls chains, you all fall for it every time. You all have to be the most irritable bunch of people in the world. Must be because of your sad, lonely, uneventful lives!

Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. I just thought I would share mine.


If you don't know basic names of accessories for computer "thingy's" then you just have no business owning a computer. There is way too much upkeep for a computer and you need some kind of knowledge of what you are messing with. I just thank God they don't sell bombs to every one!

you are right, your allowed to have oppinions. My oppinion is you can't compare a laptop to bombs. I don't think I will be killing anyone with my PC, specially since i obviousily don't know much about it. I really will only use it for pictures, internet, ipod and class work when i finally start take classes again.

but thanks for the imput

You know, I love yankin ya'lls chains, you all fall for it every time. You all have to be the most irritable bunch of people in the world. Must be because of your sad, lonely, uneventful lives!

You're not yanking our chains, you are actually retarded. We love to pick on the mentally weak. :evil:

You're not yanking our chains, you are actually retarded. We love to pick on the mentally weak. :evil:

Then you're picking on the wrong person. :elaine:

you are right, your allowed to have oppinions. My oppinion is you can't compare a laptop to bombs. I don't think I will be killing anyone with my PC, specially since i obviousily don't know much about it. I really will only use it for pictures, internet, ipod and class work when i finally start take classes again.

but thanks for the imput

It's "input" and If you go on the internet you will catch viruses and get spyware and your computer will start to malfunction and this will all take less than a month and you will end up losing everything on your computer. I hope you have someone who is a bit savvy with computers around you or you're going to be in a pickle.

you are right, your allowed to have oppinions. My oppinion is you can't compare a laptop to bombs. I don't think I will be killing anyone with my PC, specially since i obviousily don't know much about it. I really will only use it for pictures, internet, ipod and class work when i finally start take classes again.

but thanks for the imput

pssst... Sweetprincess23... Let me handle this...

You know, I love yankin ya'lls chains, you all fall for it every time. You all have to be the most irritable bunch of people in the world. Must be because of your sad, lonely, uneventful lives!

another opinion of mine... you must also be sad,lonely and have an uneventful life because you have wasted space trying to pull chains. this was meant to be just a simple thread for me to get a bit of help, but you took time out of your "busy" life to pull chains.

Call me crazy but not you don't make much sense.

Then you're picking on the wrong person. :elaine:

No, I'm picking on the person who threw a hissy-fit, and threatend to shut the forums down, then joined as a new premo 2 days later. The last time I checked the forums were still here...

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:

another opinion of mine... you must also be sad,lonely and have an uneventful life because you have wasted space trying to pull chains. this was meant to be just a simple thread for me to get a bit of help, but you took time out of your "busy" life to pull chains.

Call me crazy but not you don't make much sense.

Can't help it, I am a bit of a computer :nerd: and I can't stand it when I hear about someone misusing this wonderful machine. I guess we all have to start somewhere. You enjoy your computer for as long as it will last. I think you should find out what an external hard drive is and find out how to back up your stuff. Or like I said you will find yourself in a pickle soon.

No, I'm picking on the person who threw a hissy-fit, and threatend to shut the forums down, then joined as a new premo 2 days later. The last time I checked the forums were still here...

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:

Oh yeah and no one has ever thrown a hissy fit before. You are all idiots, none of this shiat bother's me in the least. It just proves to me more and more what a bunch of drunken azzholes you are!

Oh yeah and no one has ever thrown a hissy fit before. You are all idiots, none of this shiat bother's me in the least. It just proves to me more and more what a bunch of drunken azzholes you are!

Oh yeah? :lol:

Great comeback retard... :killingme

After inkpen, three of you dolts commited forum suicide. You are the only retard who couldn't stay away.

It's good that none of this shiat bothers your kid drugging, too fat to work, attenion whore, azz.

On behalf of the normal people on the forums, could you please cancel your second premo account and stop posting here? Please?

Thanks.

Oh yeah? :lol:

Great comeback retard... :killingme

After inkpen, three of you dolts commited forum suicide. You are the only retard who couldn't stay away.

It's good that none of this shiat bothers your kid drugging, too fat to work, attenion whore, azz.

On behalf of the normal people on the forums, could you please cancel your second premo account and stop posting here? Please?

Thanks.

Ahh, but that would only make you happy, I am not here to make you happy. Although you posting with this :bs: is making me happy. :biggrin:

Ahh, but that would only make you happy, I am not here to make you happy. Although you posting with this :bs: is making me happy. :biggrin:

It makes you happy because you are an attention whore.

Got it...

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:

It makes you happy because you are an attention whore.

Got it...

I'm just sayin'... :whistle:

:dance:

:dance:

FU. :bigwhoop:

What difference does the brand of computer matter? Doesn't the same operating system operate the same on different computers?

What difference does the brand of computer matter? Doesn't the same operating system operate the same on different computers?

Pretty much, there are no GOOD computers anymore other than Mac's. But then most people own stuff for Windows and think they can't get a Mac to run it. :shrug:

My Dell XPS notebook fried itself due to the NVidia video card. Seems to be a common problem that Dell is aware of but doesn't seem inclined to do much about.

My Gen 2 did the same. They replaced everything in it.

1st. Tech came to the house and replaced the motherboard and graphics card.

2nd. Same tech came back and replaced RAM, display, keyboard.

3rd. I sent it back to Dell for a benchtop diagnostics.

4th Same tech came again to replace damn near everything in it.

5th. Dell sent me a new Hard Drive.

6th. Same tech comes to the house. Says screw it and calls Dell, tells them customer is pizzed and requests new laptop. Hands phone to me an they read me off some dispatch number and proceed to tell me the new laptop will be hear in 8-10 business days.

Anyway. They replaced the older Gen 2 with a brand new M1730 that is loads better.

I can't complain to much about all this as I bought the thing 4 years ago and ended up getting a free replacement. This whole deal did take about 1.5 months to get through to where I was happy though. :whistle:

My Gen 2 did the same. They replaced everything in it.




Did you have the extended warranty or did they just replace it because they knew it was a known problem? I haven't had much luck, but I'd definitely try again if there was any amount of hope getting the problem fixed without it costing me a small fortune.

Did you have the extended warranty or did they just replace it because they knew it was a known problem? I haven't had much luck, but I'd definitely try again if there was any amount of hope getting the problem fixed without it costing me a small fortune.

Neither have I, I am basically sitting here with a 5 month old piece of shiat that they sent me as a replacement for my original. I said screw it and just bought an HP. I will NEVER buy another Dell again! $4000.00 down the drain!

We have always had amazing luck with Dell! Great customer service.

Neither have I, I am basically sitting here with a 5 month old piece of shiat that they sent me as a replacement for my original. I said screw it and just bought an HP. I will NEVER buy another Dell again! $4000.00 down the drain!

You paid 4 grand for a laptop? :faint: :faint: :faint:

You paid 4 grand for a laptop? :faint: :faint: :faint:

Great Catch! LOL Love ya girl! :killingme:killingme:killingme

You paid 4 grand for a laptop? :faint: :faint: :faint:

Yes I did, I like top of the line things. Unfortunately this particular top of the line turned out to be a thorn in my side. It was a gamers machine, it came with a hefty price. Unfortunately a little heftier than I thought. :ohwell:

Yes I did, I like top of the line things. Unfortunately this particular top of the line turned out to be a thorn in my side. It was a gamers machine, it came with a hefty price. Unfortunately a little heftier than I thought. :ohwell:

Baby girl.... That's not possible. :huggy:

Baby girl.... That's not possible. :huggy:

Ok, what's not possible? I know I am going to regret this. :lmao:

Great Catch! LOL Love ya girl! :killingme:killingme:killingme

I :love: you

Yes I did, I like top of the line things. Unfortunately this particular top of the line turned out to be a thorn in my side. It was a gamers machine, it came with a hefty price. Unfortunately a little heftier than I thought. :ohwell:

Sorry I think that is INSANE!!! Do you know how many laptops you could buy for that price???? I can't even imagine spending that much money on a computer...

I had a Toshiba for 2 years.... loved it.. I just replaced it with a HP.. I miss my Toshiba.

Ok, what's not possible? I know I am going to regret this. :lmao:

Not possible you spent 4000 on a gaming laptop. Very few people know this, but I'm a gamer.

Got a Level 71 Mage

A level 70 Death Knight

Level 24 Warlock

and....... a Level 38 Horde Paladin

Working my way to 80 on all.


No gaming laptop in the world could be that much.

I very recently sold my own computer based company and worked with Dell extensively.

I think you clicked an extra zero.

LYMI! :love:

Sorry I think that is INSANE!!! Do you know how many laptops you could buy for that price???? I can't even imagine spending that much money on a computer...

I had a Toshiba for 2 years.... loved it.. I just replaced it with a HP.. I miss my Toshiba.

Oh I know it was insane now, especially since this computer I am on now is much faster and meaner for less than half the price. But we all learn from our mistakes. I will never buy another laptop just because it looks good! :lmao:

Oh I know it was insane now, especially since this computer I am on now is much faster and meaner for less than half the price. But we all learn from our mistakes. I will never buy another laptop just because it looks good! :lmao:

$2000.00 is still insanely high for a gaming machine. What witch doctors are selling you potions?

Not possible you spent 4000 on a gaming laptop. Very few people know this, but I'm a gamer.

Got a Level 71 Mage

A level 70 Death Knight

Level 24 Warlock

and....... a Level 38 Horde Paladin

Working my way to 80 on all.


No gaming laptop in the world could be that much.

I very recently sold my own computer based company and worked with Dell extensively.

I think you clicked an extra zero.

LYMI! :love:

I have the receipt for it, would you like to see it? I paid all total 3895.00 for the machine once it was built. :shrug: What can I say, I picked the best of everything that could go on the damn thing at the time. I got screwed. :shrug:

I have the receipt for it, would you like to see it? I paid all total 3895.00 for the machine once it was built. :shrug: What can I say, I picked the best of everything that could go on the damn thing at the time. I got screwed. :shrug:

Sweeetie... I have the best of everything and was never ripped off to that degree.

$2000.00 is still insanely high for a gaming machine. What witch doctors are selling you potions?

I paid 1500.00 for this one, that is not insane considering it is a touchscreen and has 4GB of memory, 64 bit Vista and a 500GB hard drive. Many other options, like the fact that it is 22" and can be used as a tv also. Nice machine.

Not possible you spent 4000 on a gaming laptop. Very few people know this, but I'm a gamer.

Got a Level 71 Mage

A level 70 Death Knight

Level 24 Warlock

and....... a Level 38 Horde Paladin

Working my way to 80 on all.


No gaming laptop in the world could be that much.

I very recently sold my own computer based company and worked with Dell extensively.

I think you clicked an extra zero.

LYMI! :love:


You total lost me with all of that :lmao:

I need a laptop for email, forums and pictures.. :lol:

Sweeetie... I have the best of everything and was never ripped off to that degree.

Like I said you live and you learn. I won't make that mistake again.

I paid 1500.00 for this one, that is not insane considering it is a touchscreen and has 4GB of memory, 64 bit Vista and a 500GB hard drive. Many other options, like the fact that it is 22" and can be used as a tv also. Nice machine.

I'm not here to fuss with you. I just hate it that you were taken to that degree.

I'm not here to fuss with you. I just hate it that you were taken to that degree.

You and me both! :faint:

I picked the best of everything that could go on the damn thing at the time. I got screwed.So even though you're a self-described :nerd: you bought it because it "looks good" and ultimately got shafted. Doesn't leave you much room to criticize princess, methinks.


Got a Level 71 Mage

A level 70 Death Knight

Level 24 Warlock

and....... a Level 38 Horde PaladinNow you are a :nerd:. That's :hot:.

This sounds great, all I know is I am at my parents they have cable wireless internet. What is Home Network? Are you saying if my brother turns his PC on we can link together somehow?

I love my Ipod can't live without it but it is a huge headache sometimes. Why can you only snyc your ipod to one library, well I kinda understand that answer. With technology today I would think that a new library could upload whats on my current ipod.

One other way to do this would be to get an external hard drive for backups. You should have one anyway. Backup your music and then you can copy it to your new computer.
Then keep backing up anything new that you get.

Not possible you spent 4000 on a gaming laptop.


I wouldn't bet on that. My Gen 2 was $3800.00 and with the warranty I bought it came out to $4,600.00.

But it was bought about a month after Dell started coming out with the XPS line back in '06. They were all high back then. I think they had just bought out Alienware.

I wouldn't bet on that. My Gen 2 was $3800.00 and with the warranty I bought it came out to $4,600.00.

But it was bought about a month after Dell started coming out with the XPS line back in '06. They were all high back then. I think they had just bought out Alienware.

Yeah mine came with a 4 yr. accidental coverage plan which wasn't cheap, but sure is handy when your a clutz like me! :lmao: I still use it when this one is defragging and stuff like that, but I hardly ever use it anymore. It is just my back for now. At the time I bought this sucker it screamed. Now I out bought it by going with this machine and paying about 2500.00 less. I know now not to fall for good looks and the screaming speed. I was just learning then myself and had never had a decent computer and just went all out. Got spanked real hard in the end! :lmao:

No more Dell's for me!

Yeah mine came with a 4 yr. accidental coverage plan which wasn't cheap, but sure is handy when your a clutz like me! :lmao: I still use it when this one is defragging and stuff like that, but I hardly ever use it anymore. It is just my back for now. At the time I bought this sucker it screamed. Now I out bought it by going with this machine and paying about 2500.00 less. I know now not to fall for good looks and the screaming speed. I was just learning then myself and had never had a decent computer and just went all out. Got spanked real hard in the end! :lmao:

No more Dell's for me!

I really don't have any major hangups with Dell. But I learned to get the Warranty where they come to your house on the same day you call. It's expensive and you had better hope you have extra PCs for backup. But when the tech calls them and requests a replacement, they don't quibble about it.

Unfortunately for me my situation has changed to where I really don't have allot of need for High End laptops anymoreso I don't see any brand new ones for myself anytime in the near future. Desktops.....:whistle:

I really don't have any major hangups with Dell. But I learned to get the Warranty where they come to your house on the same day you call. It's expensive and you had better hope you have extra PCs for backup. But when the tech calls them and requests a replacement, they don't quibble about it.

Unfortunately for me my situation has changed to where I really don't have allot of need for High End laptops anymoreso I don't see any brand new ones for myself anytime in the near future. Desktops.....:whistle:

Well, I wouldn't have went with this one but the touchscreen was cool! I also liked the size of the screen and the fact that it is all built into the screen. I only have to deal with the keyboard and mouse and it was something I could have in my room and not have it interfer with other things. I am not a serious gamer anymore so therefore didn't really need the gaming aspect of the machine, but I was used to the speed so I had to have that 4GB of RAM and the 500 GB hard drive was a turn on as well. This computer screams compaired to my XPS and it makes me sick that I got shafted so hard. I didn't look to buy another one for a long time after I bought that XPS but it was so totally unreliable that I had to just give in and get a different computer. :shrug:

Well, I wouldn't have went with this one but the touchscreen was cool! I also liked the size of the screen and the fact that it is all built into the screen. I only have to deal with the keyboard and mouse and it was something I could have in my room and not have it interfer with other things. I am not a serious gamer anymore so therefore didn't really need the gaming aspect of the machine, but I was used to the speed so I had to have that 4GB of RAM and the 500 GB hard drive was a turn on as well. This computer screams compaired to my XPS and it makes me sick that I got shafted so hard. I didn't look to buy another one for a long time after I bought that XPS but it was so totally unreliable that I had to just give in and get a different computer. :shrug:

I have not looked into touchscreens at all. I spent so much time trying to avoid touching my screen and keeping it clean it's hard to talk myself into putting my fingers on it intentionaly. :lmao:

Kinda like the first time I tried contact lenses. Spent my whole life trying to avoid getting stuff in my eyes then here I was having someone telling me to stick my finger in it. :lmao:

I have not looked into touchscreens at all. I spent so much time trying to avoid touching my screen and keeping it clean it's hard to talk myself into putting my fingers on it intentionaly. :lmao:

Kinda like the first time I tried contact lenses. Spent my whole life trying to avoid getting stuff in my eyes then here I was having someone telling me to stick my finger in it. :lmao:

I don't like my screen dirty either, I use a stylus. Any one will work, and I can also use my fingernail to touch the things I want open and stuff. It's really cool. They only thing that literally "bugs" me is if any bug lands on the screen it will close out windows and stuff. I have asked if there is a way to make the screen less sensitive and there is not. I just keep a fly swat handy. They tend to stay away when I have one within reach. Makes me think they are smarter than we think they are! :lmao:

I don't like my screen dirty either, I use a stylus. Any one will work, and I can also use my fingernail to touch the things I want open and stuff. It's really cool. They only thing that literally "bugs" me is if any bug lands on the screen it will close out windows and stuff. I have asked if there is a way to make the screen less sensitive and there is not. I just keep a fly swat handy. They tend to stay away when I have one within reach. Makes me think they are smarter than we think they are! :lmao:

Now that is a Real "Computer BUG" Issue :lmao:

I don't like my screen dirty either, I use a stylus. Any one will work, and I can also use my fingernail to touch the things I want open and stuff. It's really cool. They only thing that literally "bugs" me is if any bug lands on the screen it will close out windows and stuff. I have asked if there is a way to make the screen less sensitive and there is not. I just keep a fly swat handy. They tend to stay away when I have one within reach. Makes me think they are smarter than we think they are! :lmao:

Try taking a shower occasionally, Pigpen. If you do, you won't have bugs buzzing around you bloated azz.

Try taking a shower occasionally, Pigpen. If you do, you won't have bugs buzzing around you bloated azz.

If you must know I shower daily and smell damn good. I am not bloated and I have no idea where you get that thought. If you have seen me, I am still quite curvaceous to my husband. I keep telling him he has the wrong idea, that my curves are supposed to go the other direction, but he doesn't care. He loves me for who I am. Happy now smart azz?

If you must know I shower daily and smell damn good. I am not bloated and I have no idea where you get that thought. If you have seen me, I am still quite curvaceous to my husband. I keep telling him he has the wrong idea, that my curves are supposed to go the other direction, but he doesn't care. He loves me for who I am. Happy now smart azz?

No. I will be happy when you freak out again and ask Vrai to delete your account and you STAY gone.

Opinions are like azzholes, everyone has one. I just thought I would share mine.


If you don't know basic names of accessories for computer "thingy's" then you just have no business owning a computer. There is way too much upkeep for a computer and you need some kind of knowledge of what you are messing with. I just thank God they don't sell bombs to every one!

Wait a ####ing minute. I work on a computer every day. I use mine at home every day. I am fairly good with them. Up until a month ago I had no idea what a thumb drive was. I've never had use for one until now. I called it the USB memory stick thingy until a coworker corrected me.

I hate the fact that I used to defend you.

That didn't take long..:popcorn:

No. I will be happy when you freak out again and ask Vrai to delete your account and you STAY gone.

Well I wouldn't hold your breath. Can't having you turning blue and all that. Sure would miss you if you suffocated. :shrug:

Wait a ####ing minute. I work on a computer every day. I use mine at home every day. I am fairly good with them. Up until a month ago I had no idea what a thumb drive was. I've never had use for one until now. I called it the USB memory stick thingy until a coworker corrected me.

I hate the fact that I used to defend you.

It's just when someone refers to a simple electronic object as a "thingy" it bugs me. No harm meant. Just bugs me. :shrug:

I was really hoping someone would answer the iPod question instead of spending so many pages of petty bickering and finger pointing..
Some folks really need to get a life...or some really good drugs!!!

Too bad wildcherry felt the need to hyjack the discussion and make it personal.

Anyone able to answer the iPod question?
Some iPod owners need help with their iPods too.
Thanks!:buddies:


Origianl question:
My second question is going to be my hardest to deal with probably. All my Itunes music is on my brothers laptop and I need to get it on mine now. I have about 600 or so songs and a few videos. I really don't feel like making cd's of everything because I will have to rename everything again on the new computer. How do I get everything from my brothers computer to mine the easiest way?

I was really hoping someone would answer the iPod question instead of spending so many pages of petty bickering and finger pointing..
Some folks really need to get a life...or some really good drugs!!!

Too bad wildcherry felt the need to hyjack the discussion and make it personal.

Anyone able to answer the iPod question?
Some iPod owners need help with their iPods too.
Thanks!:buddies:


Origianl question:
You should be able to log into your Itunes online account and redownload them into anything Ipod you wish. I have downloaded the same, purchased, songs into two separate Ipods with no troubles.

And you would have likely been better of posting that under it's own thread. Might not have gotten lost in the shuffle in here.

You should be able to log into your Itunes online account and redownload them into anything Ipod you wish. I have downloaded the same, purchased, songs into two separate Ipods with no troubles.

And you would have likely been better of posting that under it's own thread. Might not have gotten lost in the shuffle in here.

I kept hoping someone would answer the original question..which it looks like you did..execpt this has to do with moving one collection off an old PC onto a new laptop..which you did not answer.

I kept hoping someone would answer the original question..which it looks like you did..execpt this has to do with moving one collection off an old PC onto a new laptop..which you did not answer.

Think that was answered by using a thumbdrive? :shrug:

I kept hoping someone would answer the original question..which it looks like you did..execpt this has to do with moving one collection off an old PC onto a new laptop..which you did not answer.

Are they on the same network??

Well I wouldn't hold your breath. Can't having you turning blue and all that. Sure would miss you if you suffocated. :shrug:

I'm not holding my breath. I'm just waiting for the inevitable meltdown. It'll come...
We good folks just have to wait for it. Until then, I'll call your BS everytime.

Think that was answered by using a thumbdrive? :shrug:

Memory stick thingy. :rolleyes:

Memory stick thingy. :rolleyes:

thingy stick memory :razz:

thingy stick memory :razz:

Your thingy sticks memory? :faint:














The last thingy I had stuck in my memory.

Your thingy sticks memory? :faint:














The last thingy I had stuck in my memory.

Yup, my thingy sticks memory! :dye: Good memory!

Yup, my thingy sticks memory! :dye: Good memory!

We're gonna get kicked out of this thread. :lmao:

We're gonna get kicked out of this thread. :lmao:

Wouldn't be the first..:lol:

I just gotta ask. How the heck do you own a computer and not know what these things are?



A basic License to Get Online .... Seniors should take Nigerian Email Scam classes, and Phishing R Us ............


:killingme


I pulled a letter off the fax the other day with a scam ...

Not everyone needs or uses those things. Heck I don't even call a thumb drive a thumb drive.. it's a stick thingy.



Sure ya do .... I got a 256, a 512 a 2 Gb and an 8 Gb ...

Anyway. They replaced the older Gen 2 with a brand new M1730 that is loads better.



Sweet !!!!!!!!! :popcorn:

Sure ya do .... I got a 256, a 512 a 2 Gb and an 8 Gb ...

I have one, that's all I know...:whistle:

Neither have I, I am basically sitting here with a 5 month old piece of shiat that they sent me as a replacement for my original. I said screw it and just bought an HP. I will NEVER buy another Dell again! $4000.00 down the drain!



Wow ... I only spent 2200 building my Black Friday Special

Cooler Master HAF
Asus Striker II Extreme
Core 2 Quad 2.83
BFG GTX 280 1 Gb Video Card
6 Gb DDR3 Crucial Ballistix 2x2Gb and 2x1Gb
Creative X-fi Titanium Fatal1ty
2 500Gb HD Mirrored
1 Tb Storage Drive
2 DVD Burners

:whistle:

You paid 4 grand for a laptop? :faint: :faint: :faint:

A full boat Alienware M-51 would cast that or more :whistle:

A full boat Alienware M-51 would cast that or more :whistle:

At the time I bought this machine it was the cream of the crop gaming machine. I realize I coulda built it cheaper, but I don't know how to do that sort of stuff. I can replace parts but that is about it. The machine is still in mint condition considering it is a refurbished M1710 that they sent to me about 5 months ago. I would have been really happy if the Dell tech stood up for me the way he did for Jeff. I have never been through so much BS in my life over a computer.

My old Compaq I had was the best computer I have ever owned! Whatever, as long as I keep it clean and turn it on occasionally it will serve as a good backup. :shrug: What can ya do?

Can't help it, I am a bit of a computer :nerd: and I can't stand it when I hear about someone misusing this wonderful machine. I guess we all have to start somewhere. You enjoy your computer for as long as it will last. I think you should find out what an external hard drive is and find out how to back up your stuff. Or like I said you will find yourself in a pickle soon.

At the time I bought this machine it was the cream of the crop gaming machine. I realize I coulda built it cheaper, but I don't know how to do that sort of stuff. I can replace parts but that is about it. The machine is still in mint condition considering it is a refurbished M1710 that they sent to me about 5 months ago. I would have been really happy if the Dell tech stood up for me the way he did for Jeff. I have never been through so much BS in my life over a computer.

My old Compaq I had was the best computer I have ever owned! Whatever, as long as I keep it clean and turn it on occasionally it will serve as a good backup. :shrug: What can ya do?

But you said you were such a computer nerd, you should know this stuff.

But you said you were such a computer nerd, you should know this stuff.

I just know the IT kinda stuff. Not so savvy on building. That will come later when I feel I know all I need to know. :shrug:

I just know the IT kinda stuff. Not so savvy on building. That will come later when I feel I know all I need to know. :shrug:

Then don't call yourself a computer nerd until you know everything there is to know about a computer. Just like you know people that will shut this forum down, yeah right, like that would ever happen. If I were you I'd be embarrassed to come back on her after the crap you spewed when you demanded your account be deleted.

Not possible you spent 4000 on a gaming laptop. Very few people know this, but I'm a gamer.

Got a Level 71 Mage

A level 70 Death Knight

Level 24 Warlock

and....... a Level 38 Horde Paladin

Working my way to 80 on all.


No gaming laptop in the world could be that much.

I very recently sold my own computer based company and worked with Dell extensively.

I think you clicked an extra zero.

LYMI! :love:

Do you play WoW or EverQuest?

I just gotta ask... do you have a life other than computers. I knew what a thumbdrive was but never heard it called that, I just always called it a usb memory stick. I have used them multiple times. SD card I am guessing is the memory stick also for a camra? I have a digital camara and have printed pictures at walmart or other places. Can I use a computer and other techy things, somewhat. I just don't know proper names or techy names for things. I can use microsoft office and other software. I work on a computer all day at work but only pay attention to what I have to know. I love my ipod which I am not the only person who agrees is not very user friendly at first, once I learned to use it I was good but it took an hour or two. I hate to tell you but it is a computer not a child. If I have problems I will ask the IT guys at work or find some more techy friends that can help me.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions my brother and I tried the thumbdrive idea and home network. We couldn't get either to work and my brother is pretty good with the computer stuff. Oh well but thanks.

Sometimes having someone who is familiar with the devices give you a quick demo is the best way to go. I know several people who have issues with technology. They all own computers, cameras, Ipods and cell phones. I wonder sometimes how they manage to turn the things on. Their not stupid, its mostly fear that they are going to damage something ( get calls every now and then when one of them gets a new toy and can't figure it out). Its usually something simple to fix if you have already done it or something similar before. Its hard to believe the thumbnail idea didn't work, I use them all the time for transferring files between computers. although the program that makes the files or one that is compatible has to be on all the computers.

$2000.00 is still insanely high for a gaming machine. What witch doctors are selling you potions?

The dual core quad custom laptops seem to be the high priced ones. Not that I would ever buy one. My Dell XPS laptop is just fine.

Amazon.com: Hypersonic EQ7-U1 17-inch Laptop (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 2x250 GB Hard Drives, DVD Drive, Vista Ultimate) Glossy: Computers & PC Hardware (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001245W1A)

Motion Computing F5 Tablet PC Custom XP No OS Laptops Quad Core Gaming Laptops at Xtreme Notebooks (http://www.xtremenotebooks.com/index.php?section=catagory&include_type=16_inch)

Then don't call yourself a computer nerd until you know everything there is to know about a computer. Just like you know people that will shut this forum down, yeah right, like that would ever happen. If I were you I'd be embarrassed to come back on her after the crap you spewed when you demanded your account be deleted.

Yeah, like no one else has ever flipped their lid on this forum. Don't give me this holier than thou crap. I ain't fallen for it. I do know A LOT about computers, but I do not know how to build one from the ground up. I am not that far off from learning that. Seems simple enough. If I can replace parts, It doesn't seem to be that much harder to build one.

I have no clue what I ever did to you people, other than my temper tantrum, (like no one else has ever had one) to deserve the way I get treated. So if you want me to be an ass and a pain in one that is what I'll be. If you want my help I am happy to lend a hand. I am no saint and never claimed to be one. But I am a good person, till you piss me off that is! :evil:

Oh, Good Lord.

Yeah, like no one else has ever flipped their lid on this forum. Don't give me this holier than thou crap. I ain't fallen for it. I do know A LOT about computers, but I do not know how to build one from the ground up. I am not that far off from learning that. Seems simple enough. If I can replace parts, It doesn't seem to be that much harder to build one.

I have no clue what I ever did to you people, other than my temper tantrum, (like no one else has ever had one) to deserve the way I get treated. So if you want me to be an ass and a pain in one that is what I'll be. If you want my help I am happy to lend a hand. I am no saint and never claimed to be one. But I am a good person, till you piss me off that is! :evil:

What about the statement you made that you would have the forums shut down, that you "know people and can make it happen". If you hate it here so much that you want to have it shut down, then why come back?

I haven't seen too many people on here flip out like you did.

What about the statement you made that you would have the forums shut down, that you "know people and can make it happen". If you hate it here so much that you want to have it shut down, then why come back?

I haven't seen too many people on here flip out like you did.

I already said I am human and I tend to say stupid shiat when I am pissed. I was getting bombarded with emails from Inkpen blaming me for something I didn't do and it was making me crazy. So I lost my temper. I have apologized and it did no good. I don't know what to tell you, I am human, I am fallible. I admitted to being wrong for what I did to no avail. I can't possibly say anymore to make it better. I tried. :shrug:

Oh and we have discovered that when I take Darvocet I tend to get extremely cranky. Needless to say I only take it when I absolutely have to now. :shrug:

Yeah, like no one else has ever flipped their lid on this forum. But I am a good person, till you piss me off that is! :evil:

You shouldn't have to tell folks you're a good person.

You shouldn't have to tell folks you're a good person.

If they took the time to really get to know me I wouldn't have to. The people that do really know me know I am. I am very sweet, VERY shy, and am always willing to lend a helping hand anyway I can. :shrug:

Keep trying to turn it on and off. PS3's probably can't be moved a whole lot due to the internal storage they carry. If all else fails, call Sony for assistance at 800-345-7669 M-SAT 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. PST and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. If you don't want to call, you can always get in touch with them here (http://www.us.playstation.com/Corporate/ConsumerServices).

thanks for the phone number, i ended up calling them and got a very nice american man. If anyone ever has this issue... turn the system off with the switch on the back, place yor finger over the power button up front(dont press down just place lightly on top), turn the system back on with the switch in the back. Your will hear two beeps once you hear the second beep take your finger off the front power button, this will reset PS3 back to non HD settings. Again thanks for the number, i almost cried thinking it was broke.

thanks for the phone number, i ended up calling them and got a very nice american man. If anyone ever has this issue... turn the system off with the switch on the back, place yor finger over the power button up front(dont press down just place lightly on top), turn the system back on with the switch in the back. Your will hear two beeps once you hear the second beep take your finger off the front power button, this will reset PS3 back to non HD settings. Again thanks for the number, i almost cried thinking it was broke.

Glad you got it fixed. :cheers:

Sometimes having someone who is familiar with the devices give you a quick demo is the best way to go. I know several people who have issues with technology. They all own computers, cameras, Ipods and cell phones. I wonder sometimes how they manage to turn the things on. Their not stupid, its mostly fear that they are going to damage something ( get calls every now and then when one of them gets a new toy and can't figure it out). Its usually something simple to fix if you have already done it or something similar before. Its hard to believe the thumbnail idea didn't work, I use them all the time for transferring files between computers. although the program that makes the files or one that is compatible has to be on all the computers.

Yeah I have a few friends who could proably help out, I just didnt want to bother anyone right after christmas and I am kinda impatient so I figured someone on the forum might be able to help. the suggestions i got will probably work if i could just figure out exactly how to do it. I went to ipod website and found my answer i think but its says i should have the music in mydocuments/mymusic/itunes (or something like that) as a backup. at that point i should be able to use the thumbnail to transfer but for some reason not all the music is in the backup location, only random songs. Also they say i can pull it off my ipod and onto the new computer... but only itunes purchases. Most of my music is from cds and other sources. pretty much i am realizing nothing comes easy, everyone wants to make money on everything. this is what it is, why make it so easy when they can have you buy more music or whatever. Not that i didnt know this before just frustrated when I have to deal with it. Oh well, maybe in a few days I will ask a friend for help.

If they took the time to really get to know me I wouldn't have to. The people that do really know me know I am. I am very sweet, VERY shy, and am always willing to lend a helping hand anyway I can. :shrug:

I am sure you can be a very nice person but... your not always willing to lend a hand. I asked a IT question and got some very helpful tips from others but you ridiculed me for not knowing everything about a machine. I am too new to know what everyone is talking about you shutting down the forums. I know for a fact I have not done anything to you, you chose to come at me with attitude over something simple. So... you have not been sweet to me, or willing to lend a hand, and as far as shy I am guessing you are not because people on the forum seem to know alot about you. I am not trying to argue but maybe you need to learn to think before you type. Everyone has this problem sometimes and no one is perfect, but it sounds to me you do it frequently. This is just my opinion and maybe i am wrong but like I tell people who beg for second chances, you must prove you deserve it first.

I am sure you can be a very nice person but... your not always willing to lend a hand. I asked a IT question and got some very helpful tips from others but you ridiculed me for not knowing everything about a machine. I am too new to know what everyone is talking about you shutting down the forums. I know for a fact I have not done anything to you, you chose to come at me with attitude over something simple. So... you have not been sweet to me, or willing to lend a hand, and as far as shy I am guessing you are not because people on the forum seem to know alot about you. I am not trying to argue but maybe you need to learn to think before you type. Everyone has this problem sometimes and no one is perfect, but it sounds to me you do it frequently. This is just my opinion and maybe i am wrong but like I tell people who beg for second chances, you must prove you deserve it first.

That's because I don't own an Ipod I own a Zune and yes I said things I shouldn't have and I am sorry. Just some things bug me. Like I said I'm human and I have my peaves. :shrug:

My Dell XPS notebook fried itself due to the NVidia video card. Seems to be a common problem that Dell is aware of but doesn't seem inclined to do much about.

What model Dell, and how long did it take before it went belly up?

Just bought BG a Dell XPS 1530. It's NICE. Did get the 2 year warranty and home repair with it (somewhat familiar with Dell issues).

What model Dell, and how long did it take before it went belly up?

Just bought BG a Dell XPS 1530. It's NICE. Did get the 2 year warranty and home repair with it (somewhat familiar with Dell issues).

Mine was 6 wks old when the hard drive went belly up and it just got worse from there before they finally replaced it. Then this one started having to have parts replaced. I finally shelfed it and bought an HP. Mine is an XPS M1710 first generation I think.

Oh, Good Lord.

Is she on your list yet? She should be.

What model Dell, and how long did it take before it went belly up?

Just bought BG a Dell XPS 1530. It's NICE. Did get the 2 year warranty and home repair with it (somewhat familiar with Dell issues).

XPS 1210, the warranty had expired. I'm of the opinion you shouldn't have to pay for a known default, warranty or no warranty. You sell someone a faulty product you should have to replace it. But, it's how things are in this day and age so I'm not going to cry about it. I'm just not going to buy a Dell product anymore.

A full boat Alienware M-51 would cast that or more :whistle:
I just spec'ed out an AlienWare liquid cooled desktop - 7.5K... I am trying to find a program to buy it for me. :lol: Like THAT will happen.

What model Dell, and how long did it take before it went belly up?

Just bought BG a Dell XPS 1530. It's NICE. Did get the 2 year warranty and home repair with it (somewhat familiar with Dell issues).

My XPS1530 is getting shipped on th 10th - I cannot wait. :yay: I got it loaded out to the max, so we will see how it runs.

XPS 1210, the warranty had expired. I'm of the opinion you shouldn't have to pay for a known default, warranty or no warranty. You sell someone a faulty product you should have to replace it. But, it's how things are in this day and age so I'm not going to cry about it. I'm just not going to buy a Dell product anymore.

What's wrong with it? I have not trudged through the pages but if you give me a synopsis I might be able to help/find something. :shrug:

What's wrong with it? I have not trudged through the pages but if you give me a synopsis I might be able to help/find something. :shrug:

The video card apparently overheated the machine and fried everything. :mad: All I know is that the only way to fix it is to purchase a whole new motherboard (or whatever) since the video card is integrated.

since the video card is integrated.

Intel?!?!?!? :cds: :doh:

Intel?!?!?!? :cds: :doh:

This right here is the issue.

Dell Extends Warranties for Laptops With Failing Nvidia Chips While Nvidia Stays Mum - Gizmodo Australia (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/08/dell_extends_warranties_for_laptops_with_failing_nvidia_chips_while_nvidia_stays_mum-2.html)

For a fee! :duh: Dell has pissed me off so bad that I would throw a huge party if they went belly up.

Won't happen; they'll get a bail-out. :yay:

This right here is the issue.

Dell Extends Warranties for Laptops With Failing Nvidia Chips While Nvidia Stays Mum - Gizmodo Australia (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/08/dell_extends_warranties_for_laptops_with_failing_nvidia_chips_while_nvidia_stays_mum-2.html)

Weird, my Nvidia card is fine.

Weird, my Nvidia card is fine.

I never had any issues until I donwloaded Win XP Service Pack 3. Then it went to crap.

My first question is what does everyone think of the Sony Vaio laptop? I am really a Dell person but I believe they were out so my mom got me a Sony. I don't know anything about them so just wondering what people have heard or dealt with.
I have had one for about a year and have had no problems other than the POS Vista operating system it came with. :burning: I prefer Dell and in fact just bought a new Dell desktop system with XP. :yay:

I just spec'ed out an AlienWare liquid cooled desktop - 7.5K... I am trying to find a program to buy it for me. :lol: Like THAT will happen.



My XPS1530 is getting shipped on th 10th - I cannot wait. :yay: I got it loaded out to the max, so we will see how it runs.



My fingerprint security has already stopped working.. "Install Fingerprint Reader".

And it comes with McAfee.. I still want to uninstall it, but don't want to be naked on the internet either.

Blu-Ray is AWEsome. I couldn't wait to try it, and the first movie I played was real jumpy, but I think it was because of the computer downloading updates.. it did this for about the first three days.

Last movie I played wored very well, as well as one downloaded from NetFlix

I have had one for about a year and have had no problems other than the POS Vista operating system it came with. :burning: I prefer Dell and in fact just bought a new Dell desktop system with XP. :yay:


Haven't had a single issue with Vista, and I like the look and feel of it.

The video card apparently overheated the machine and fried everything. :mad: All I know is that the only way to fix it is to purchase a whole new motherboard (or whatever) since the video card is integrated.

Yep, it is integrated on the 12xx series. :ohwell:

This right here is the issue.

Dell Extends Warranties for Laptops With Failing Nvidia Chips While Nvidia Stays Mum - Gizmodo Australia (http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/08/dell_extends_warranties_for_laptops_with_failing_nvidia_chips_while_nvidia_stays_mum-2.html)

...and you are still out of warranty even after showing them this?

My fingerprint security has already stopped working.. "Install Fingerprint Reader".

And it comes with McAfee.. I still want to uninstall it, but don't want to be naked on the internet either.

Blu-Ray is AWEsome. I couldn't wait to try it, and the first movie I played was real jumpy, but I think it was because of the computer downloading updates.. it did this for about the first three days.

Last movie I played wored very well, as well as one downloaded from NetFlix

Good to hear - I will try to see if I can find something out on the fingerprint reader...

Haven't had a single issue with Vista, and I like the look and feel of it.

Same here, after SP1 all is well...

I do know A LOT about computers, but I do not know how to build one from the ground up. I am not that far off from learning that. Seems simple enough. If I can replace parts, It doesn't seem to be that much harder to build one.

:huggy:

Nope not really .... pretty basic .... if you buy a slick case they will have the mobo standoffs marked for particular types of MoBo's ... ATX, Micro ATX, BTX ( fairly rare)

and If you have done a reinstall, you can to a fresh install SATA makes hooking up Hard Drives easy ... no spending 30 min swapping around IDE jumpers trying to figure why the @#@%$ Compaq will not boot ... only to find out it prefers Cable Select .... or setting SCSI Jumpers (Old School MACS)

:popcorn:

oh and start with cheap parts @ 1st ... that way you do not #### up anything really expensive ..... :buddies: