HI
i am using an O2 mini and am about to go for the big storage upgrade !!
for that i also need a card reader and i was anyways going to buy one ..
so
WHICH CARD READER should i go for :
1) usb type
or
2)PCMCIA slot type
i am using a dell inspiron 9300 laptop
PLEASE ADVISE
THANKS
I'd go with USB... almost all machines have USB these days, whereas only laptops have PCMCIA... If you get USB it'll be (potentially) more useful to you...
well ....
CANT DISAGREE WITH THE pope .... can i ??
THANKS MAN
Hi, I'm wondering if any of you know a program that will let me use my phones bluetooth as if it was a bluetooth dongle for my windows box?
Kinda like that storage card program.
1, welcome to xda-dev
2, nope, unfortunately, there is no such app.
Ah well, didn't think there would be, but worth asking, will just have to grab a cheap bluetooth dongle sometime
Currently and HTC Touch Pro user using Energy ROM (thanks!) and having come to the end of my contract I am now looking at getting a new phone. I am considering an HTC Desire Z or the HTC 7 Trophy. Let's be clear, this isn't a "what phone or OS is best" question.
I currently use a 16gb micro SD card in my Touch Pro which I load up with music. I can connect this in my BMW and the head unit can read the file system of the SD card and display / play the music.
Simple straight question, is this possible with Android and Win 7 devices?
Greetings XDA'ers.
The support end date for XP is fast approaching. And like many, I've procrastinated my decision, hoping that some magical solution will appear.
Current setup, 2009 Compaq mini 110 1100dx netboox maxed to 2gbs ram running xp
2005 Dell Dimension E310 desktop also maxed to 2gbs ram running xp
Now I just discovered best buy has a deal where you get $75 off any laptop and a $25 gift card when trading in a xp laptop. I purchased my nebook for $179 from them on black friday 2009, so getting $100 for it without having to sell it on ebay seems like a decent deal. They do have a few chromebooks that are $199 but I'd rather not go the chromebook route if at all possible.
I have seen a few deals where you get a desktop pc running windows 7 for $80 shipped. That's about how much I would spend on a windows 7 license anyway. I mean truth be told I never anticipated either of these machines lasting this long. Their processors are pretty outdated but run day to day tasks just fine.
So give me your honest opinions! I've got them running service pack 3 and security essentials and norton security suite is installed. Should I just backup my data and take a chance? That way I could get a far better deal this november?
Btw both machines can run any version of windows, I ran the compatibility checker.
Thanks in advance,
Best,
jf
PS didnt I read somewhere that you can buy a super cheap copy of windows 7 without support for $50???
Don't get a Chromebook!!!! I suggest you buying a freeDOS laptop. The price depends on hardware.
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Windows 7 Home premium would be more than enough but be careful and verify that your PC hardware is compatible with System. check for hardware drivers before upgrading.
Otherwise, choose a Windows/Linux version which responds at your system requirements.
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Thank you for the prompt replies!
What are your opinions on Ubuntu?
My brother suggested I try this free or low cost os. You can make a bootable DVD to test it out?
Both computers check out fine for win 7 hardware compatibility.
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Well, it's about time!
You know, Windows 8 and 7 aren't that different. If you come from XP, you can directly go to W8. W8 license isn't that expensive too.
In terms of performance, I don't know what's better. My computer is a gaming computer so I don't see any difference.
jfriend33 said:
What are your opinions on Ubuntu?
My brother suggested I try this free or low cost os. You can make a bootable DVD to test it out?
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If you don't have to use some windows specific applications Ubuntu is a great choice, and it is faster on low end devices than windows.
As far as I know you can boot the normal installation CD and click "Live CD" or similar, than you can test it without erasing your HDD.
Sharpenergames said:
If you don't have to use some windows specific applications Ubuntu is a great choice, and it is faster on low end devices than windows.
As far as I know you can boot the normal installation CD and click "Live CD" or similar, than you can test it without erasing your HDD.
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Two points for your consideration:
1. A WinXP user may prefer Mint (based on Ubuntu) as a replacement linux OS.
2. You can always run vbox with network support disabled to the XP virtual machine.
This way you can access MSWin apps in the familiar fashion. No internet means low security risk.
You still have to worry about USB and disc, of course.
Files and directories on the "host" (linux, in this example) can be read from the XP VM.
Mouse can copy/paste to from either OS feely.
Do a search and see. It's fun and only a bit of work.
April 8! Ooo...
Sideness said:
Well, it's about time!
You know, Windows 8 and 7 aren't that different. If you come from XP, you can directly go to W8. W8 license isn't that expensive too.
In terms of performance, I don't know what's better. My computer is a gaming computer so I don't see any difference.
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Where are these cheap W8 licenses? I'm looking to upgrade but would rather not spend $199 on it.
I think a win7 for $50~60 is ok for me.
Sorry everyone, but there is already a thread for computer hardware discussions. Can I please ask you to move your discussion to this thread.
Thanks!
hi guys im trying to find an android mini pc that i can fit an internal hdd into preferably a 2.5 inch one i found one on alibaba.com
alibaba.com/product-detail/google-android-4-0-smart-TV_1489876822.html
cant buy from there can anyone direct me to somewhere i can buy one from if i could find that one specifically that would be perfect tbh lol