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Laptops

Laptop computers are portable, personal computers designed to be used on the lap. Questions about laptop computers, laptop manufacturers, and laptop technologies belong here.

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Is HP laptop cheaper than DELL laptop?

Even though they both use basically the same parts Dell computers have been less reliable than HP computers. I would not recommend either brand. Here is the latest reliability ratings for laptops as of December 2012. #1 is the most reliable and #9 is the least reliable.

  1. Apple
  2. Sony
  3. Asus
  4. Lenovo
  5. Samsung
  6. Toshiba
  7. HP
  8. Acer
  9. Dell

Are laptops good for school work?

yes it is because if you don't understand something than instead of bothering the class you can look up the word. I t is also good fro research papers so you don't turn it in late and the class can get done more in class.

How do you use a laptop monitor for desktop?

I use to work testing laptop panels using LEM pixinator. If you use a newer PC then it may be possible. The trick is getting analog laptop panel to sinc with newer AGP card. then there is an issue of converting the data cable to VGA or DVI and inverting the power 5 or 10 volt. Radio Shack probably has the hardware to convert the power. not to difficult. the data cable lead can be bought online or possibley salvaged from the laptop it came from. then you will need to join that cable to a VGA adapter.

If the two PC's are networked, you can use the MaxiVista software, which extends your primary PC screen onto one (or more) network available PCs. The software is very simple to install.

Most laptops have a 15 pin connector on the back, which is the standard monitor cable connector. Most LCD/plasma TVs also have a 15 pin connector also, so you can go into your nearest computer/electronics store and pick up a 6ft 15pin monitor cable for under $20. If it is a modern laptop, it may have HDMI instead, in which case you can connect it to a HDMI monitor or most LCD/plasma TVs.

Buy a vga male to male cable. Make sure your PC and laptop, both have female VGA inputs. it looks like it has about 12 dots (a vga input) and also looks similar to a weird rectangle.

Is it easier to upgrade a desktop computer than a laptop?

Yes: Desktops have standardardized formfactors for their peripherals whereas laptops have different formfacters for each company. Also, the components are larger, there is more room for new components within the case, and more expansion ports in a desktop computer.

What are the highest rated wireless laptop computers?

Consumer reviews compare both the Apple Magic Wireless Laser Mouse and the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 favorably with each other, and rate them highest among their peers. Logitech is a well reviewed brand that offers a variety of options.

Why is my laptop computer keyboard locked so i can't type?

The first thing to check is see if their is power going to the keyboard. Does the Number lock, Caps lock, and Scroll lock lights work? If they do work then the problem could be a bad keyboard especially if the mouse works. If the lights do not work then check the plug it could be getting a bad connection, a broken or bent pin, or not plugged in at all.

How much cheaper are used laptops than new ones?

There is no set price for a refurbished laptop because this would depend on the brand of the laptop and what kind of work was done to improve the machine.Generally,a refurbished laptop would cost between $150 and $400,but it could be more if the computer is a more expensive brand.

How to Maintain Laptop Batteries?

If you need to extend the life of your sony laptop while away from its AC adapter, buy a sony large capacity battery. This will increase your battery life by approximately 1.5 times. When you're at home, keep your laptop plugged into the wall with the supplied AC adapter. This will keep your battery charged at 100 percent. When on the road, avoid using multimedia features such as the DVD player and speakers, as these drain the battery quite a bit. If you're not using the Internet, turn off your wireless connection. If you need to leave the computer for a period of time, close the cover so it goes into hibernation mode. You can save additional battery power by turning off Bluetooth and removing USB devices. Also, avoid exposing it to extremely hot or cold temperatures.

What kind of RAM do you install in a laptop?

depending on the laptop, it could be DDR, DDR2 or DDR3. But the form factor is all the same. Its all SO-DIMM memory

How do you turn on your toshiba laptop webcam?

It will depend on the operating system and what camera related software is installed on the machine. Vendors Dell install their own video and photo capture software which can be accessed through the Start ->Programs. In Windows XP, go to control panel and then scanners and cameras option can be used to setup a USB or integrated PC/web cam. You can also use Windows Movie Maker and select capture video option and it will start showing all the cameras connected to the machine. You can also use applications like Yahoo messenger to see and share video through your internal or USB web cam.

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How do you connect a laptop to a TV?

First, u need to get a cord that fits Your TV an your laptop. I used an HDMI cable. if you turn on ur laptop and put it to the right input (VGA) it may say no signal. All you have to do is select safe mode with networking on the laptop. The only bap problem about this is if you wanna listen to music yyou cant. Im currently trying to find that out.

Can you have wireless printer connected to a desk top via a usb cord and to a wireless laptop?

Yes probably.

However, there's probably some more logical ways of connecting your desktop to your printer.

1. Does your printer have an ethernet port? If so, use this to connect to your switch or desktop NIC directly.

2. Does your desktop have a wireless card? Use this and connect to your printer.

3. If not 1 or 2, setup a wireless access point or get a wireless router with some ethernet ports. You'll easily be able to connect all your devices this way.

What should a 8 year old get for a 12 year old?

The best thing to get a 12 year old for Christmas is something that peaks there interest. This could be a bicycle, video game, or a craft project.

Deefintion of a portable or laptop computer?

There are two main types of portable computer: a tablet computer and a laptop. A tablet computer is a portable computer which is designed to be held in your hands and which applies touch sensitive controls such as a touchscreen. A laptop was the first computer to be made portable. Laptops are designed to be held on a surface or on your lap.

Which Intel processor is designed for laptops?

Intel make a range of processors for laptop, they are based off the desktop, currently would be the Sandy Bridge i3, i5, i7 series (when ivy bridge laptops come out this will be outdated) , These are similar to but are the Mobile editions, this means they have reduced features and lower clock speeds compared to the desktop editions.

What laptop batteries last longer?

The Thinkpad T420 is one of the longest lasting laptops in terms of battery life. Sony Vaio S or Z can have an extended battery sheet (adding almost no thickness) that will make your laptop have ridiculously long battery life.

How do you take backup before formatting the laptop?

There a multiple ways to back up stuff, I'm assuming you mean the information on the laptop so I'll give you some examples.

Transfer the information onto a memory stick, CDs, Floppy discs (if you still use those things), transfer the data onto a portable hard drive, transfer the data onto your PC, put all the information onto your own securely locked website so that only you can access it, or get someone else to do it for you.

How do you transfer a document from a laptop to a computer?

A external usb jump drive. Plug it in, open to view files, paste your file there. Plug it into the computer, view files and copy and paste it in your documents

Which laptop has the longest battery life?

The phone T700+ has an 8.8 Ah battery claiming to last 150 days in standby.

Does higher amps make a difference on a laptop charger?

It may make the batteries charge a little quicker but do not go much over what the amperage of the original charger was. You do know that voltage must be identical.

How many people have laptops?

There are like millions of people who use laptops and many laptop users also have PC to work on.The only option the laptop is used is portability and ease of use.Otherwise a good PC is actually much better than a laptop if having similar specs.

How do you get rid of scratches on MacBook?

the back part on most ipods usually get scratched the most if u dont use a cover and most of them are metallic except the new nano and shuffle so if u want the back metallic section shiny again u have to find a business that can buff the scratches off. I dont know about scratches on the plastic colored parts though.

Which laptop brand has the best ratings?

HP, Lexmark, Xerox, Canon, and Epson are all solid, dependable desktop printers. From those brands, one can select the printer that best suits your needs.