which laptop should i get?

Q. which one should i get and why?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Notebook-2-1GHz-Premium-Black/dp/tech-data/B002F9N5L0/ref=de_a_smtd

http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/store/cur_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1310483067.1254694602@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddadeihjfejhhcflgceggdhhmdgml.0&category_oid=&sku=867908&page=Product&fm=2&sm=1&tm=2#productInformationSection


thanks

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Between the two, I would get the Samsung R720 because it has a superior processor and larger hard drive.

Honestly though, those are two lousy laptop choices. I could give you a recommendation if you stated your budget and what you need the laptop for. For example, you can find better ones with smaller screens (trust me, 17" for a laptop makes for one non-portable computer).

So if I were you, I would browse Amazon.com for a computer with:

At least a 4-star rating and more than 10 reviews.
An intel core2 duo processor.
Dedicated graphics, preferably at least as good as GeForce9400M if you want graphics to look nice
4 GB RAM if you want one with Vista
At least 1280x800 screen resolution for a 13", larger for larger screens
Long batter life

I would recommend a MacBook for various reasons (total cost of ownership, quality of hardware, the operating system) but since it is so different from your listings maybe it wouldn't meet some of your specific needs.

So look around, find a nice 15" laptop (those are plenty big) with highish resolution and the specs I listed above, and make sure you can get a free Windows 7 upgrade (or just wait until laptops start coming out with Windows 7).

can i build my custom PC in virtually any case?

prop

I was instructed by a video guide to use the NZXT Source 210 USB 3.0 Mid Tower Chassis with 1x 120/140mm Fan, but as I am making a gaming PC I would like a better case that looks better also. could I use cases like a http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-Prodigy-Mini-ITX-Geh%C3%A4use-Netzteil/dp/B008BZYJ6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378489628&sr=8-1&keywords=BitFenix+Mini-ITX+Tower+Case+Arctic+White+BFC-PRO-300-WWXKW-RP , CiT Vantage Type-R Gaming Case with HD Audio, 4 Fans, Card Reader and No PSU - Black or a http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-RC-430-KWN1-Elite-Window/dp/B003OEDJTI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1378489755&sr=8-14&keywords=gaming+pc+case any help much appreciateded and basically I want to know if it will still fit the same :)

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The quality of a case is overrated. I built my first gaming machine in a case that cost $20. In hindsight I consider it a mistake because the included fans were REALLY noisy, but it didn't affect the performance of the computer. The only time the case becomes a question mark is if it uses an ITX motherboard, like your BitFenix Prodigy, but it sounds like it will work just fine. The hard drive cage can be removed so you can fit a big graphics card inside. I use an XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB. It's a MASSIVE card, but one of the reviews for the case on Newegg specifically mentions that card fitting in the case. But if you do go with the BitFenix make sure to keep an eye on the temperature in the case. It might work just fine with the two included fans, but the product description mentions watercooling features quite a bit, as does the review that mentioned the 7850. If your system overheats then you might need to consider watercooling.

The second case looks plenty big enough, just not quite as portable as the first.

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which is a better tv sony or samsung?

Mary

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As per my opinion i would suggest u to go for Samsung LN37A550 as its very demanding now a days in market than Sony. I have HTC touch and i didn't find any problem till as i have taken it before 4 months from UK.

Samsung LN37A550 has good features as link fantastic color, excellent color reproduction, fantastic design, brilliant display, top-quality features, fantastic hd quality, fantastic installation, outstanding price, outstanding speakers, top-quality user interface, outstanding video quality. You can use the usb port to connect your portable hard drive and play music, movies and pictures from the hard drive to your tv. HD channels are fantastic. Perfect for bedroom or bar area tv. It even has an equalizer for sound.

The site I trust for comparison for TV Reviews and price comparison when it comes to consumer electronics is alaTest. Below are some links...looks like the TV you are considering is highly regarded.

http://alatest.com/reviews/tv-reviews/samsung-ln37a550/po3-58079916,33/

Which external HDD should I buy?

Tom

I'm running out of space on my PC, so I'm wondering which external drive I should buy. I'm on a budget of £140 or less, between 2TB and 3TB. I'm looking for a desktop one, not a portable. I've found two already, links below. The WD one apparently has terrible backup software, and the other one has no reviews, and so I'm unsure if it is any good. Any recommendations of any other HDD's available in the UK in my price range and also any review of the two already mentioned. If any additional information is required I will try and give it, just check back later. Thanks


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0047VJ428/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1XPYHSCV5TV2AAH0Z95N&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004GTNAEE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d1_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1XPYHSCV5TV2AAH0Z95N&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

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First off, if you are buying a backup hard drive - that is not the same as buying backup software.

You can choose to use the "backup" utility in Windows, you can use something like SyncToy (free from M$), you can manually copy files yourself, or even acquire other commercial or free-to-download software. The software that is "free" with almost any hardware device is only there as a promotion, or a 'taste' - hoping to get some folks to upgrade and pay for the full version. Or lately - buy into the company's online backup product.

I have been using desktop drives from Iomega (1TB) , WD ( 0.5, 1, 2 TB), and Seagate ( 0.3, 0.5, 1. 1.5, 2.0, 3.0) TB for a couple of years now. None have failed, some in service as long as 3 years.

I don't know specifics about your two products, because the mfrs. may make modifications when shipping to the other side "of the pond".
Generally, I look at:

Application -- desktop ( not meant to be moved or jostled), portable (more tolerant of jarring movement, and more costly) . *you already selected Desktop. It is good that you have done this much research and thinking.

Size & Speed -- If I need to backup just my computer, then I can pretty much use anything, even if it means I let it run overnight. On the other hand , If I am backing up my home laptop, my son's gaming / homework rig, and my wife's tablet.. then I need something that can grab data a whole lot faster. Size.. I am just making backups, so I should probably not need anything larger than my computer's hard disk.. or it is no longer a "backup", but rather "added storage".

File system compatibility: Do I just need Windows, Is FAT32 good enough, or do I want NTFS, and any other (mac, linux, whatever..) file types supported? Is it easy for me to partition the drive the way I need it?

Warranty/Reliability :-- obviously, the backup nature of the drive implies I may never need to use it, after all - these are just copies of my files. But when I do need it, I certainly want it to work. The length of a warranty is an (imperfect) indication of reliability. A mfr. is not going to offer a 5 year warranty if they know that 5 or 6 % of the drives are going to fail in the first year or two - while you can still find a receipt. That said, it gets more expensive by little bits as you move up from 1 yr, 2, yr, 3 yr, or longer warranties. Reviews on Amazon are another great indicator - but beware of complainers for other companies, happy, positive reviews (advertisements), and the unreliability of our own emotion and frustration. TIP: manually type in the other countries AMAZON sites, or search G* for the sites in other countries.. they may have different reviews, or prices.

.. the other thing I look at is warranty cost / size cost.. When I buy these drives, am I realistically going to replace it 4 or 5 years.. or am I fooling myself into thinking it will be reliable longer? Will I really need to backup 2TB, or can I get away with a 500MB for now, and buy a new drive when the prices come down by half in 2 years.
Or - do I really need to back this stuff up.. and need a very reliable backup.. so maybe I should buy two separate backup drives. I backup working files daily on one drive, then over the weekend, I sync the two backup drives so both have a copy of my files. If I can afford 2 - 1TB drives, will that work out for me in the long run better than a single 3TB drive?

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How are these ds games?

Hey

I need a review on these games
1. Skate it
2. skate 2
3.shaun white snowboarding

Are they good games?
Are the graphics good?
Are they games that people can actually beat or are they extremely hard?

Answer
The skateboarding genre might have started with many contenders, but when the dust settled you pretty much had one choice: Tony Hawk or nothing. And it's been that way for more than half a decade. Last year, however, Electronic Arts decided we've had enough of the same ol' Tony Hawk Neversoft design and developed an ingenious skateboarding "simulation" called Skate for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The way the designers made you work for basic skateboarding maneuvers gave a sense of satisfaction when you successfully complete it. Skate was good. And you know what happens with successful games, right? They get sequels, and more importantly, they get ported to the handheld. Skate It isn't exactly a port of the original game, but it is a conversion of the unique experience in a stylus driven design. The DS game is incredibly ambitious and is also a lot of fun. It's just a little too rough around the edges to give it high praise.

The Nintendo DS game lifts the same title as the Wii game released day and date, but the portable version doesn't really share a whole lot beyond the core concept of skateboarding and offering a unique way of controlling your skateboarder. In fact the DS game feels a little more along the lines of the original skate does, as there are many similarities to the locations and challenges from the console original in the portable rendition.

Skate It's development duties fell upon Electronic Arts' dependable DS team over in the UK: Exient. With the company already working on top handheld projects like Madden, FIFA, Need for Speed, and Tiger Woods, it's not surprising to see that the studio was put to the task of bringing the ambitious skateboarding design to the dual-screen handheld. And for the most part, the team got it down. Not only is the 3D tech solid with open environments, detailed visuals, and realistic skateboarder animations, but the game feels right in controls, too.



Touch screen control is a little overwhelming at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

Performing skateboarding maneuvers is handled entirely on the touchscreen with handwriting and flicking gestures taking the place of the analog trick stick of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game. The lower screen has an image of a skateboard which is used as a sort of guide to let you know an Ollie from a Nollie -- by default it's displayed at an angle, but you can orient the controls to be straight up and down if that fits your fancy. Flicking from the bottom up performs an Ollie (a nose-up jump), top to bottom a Nollie (a tail-up jump). Skewing the angle causes a kickflip, and adding a bit more curve or angle points will add more flair to the move. The game has dozens of moves to master, and luckily the in-game trick list does a great job showing the exact drawing points to do with the stylus in order to pull them off. Combining those moves with a left/right on the D-pad will add the 180/360s, and a shoulder button will include a grab to the performed move.

If it sounds a little intimidating, don't worry: it is. This game isn't easy: just like the console game the DS version is actually enormously challenging but it's also amazingly satisfying due to its complexity. Skateboarding isn't an easy sport to pick up and play, and Skate It does a great job representing the sport in a game that has a learning curve to match. But once you get it, there's almost no going back to the alternative; Tony Hawk, you had your day in the sun, but we've had our fill of auto-combos and grinds that can go on forever. The Nintendo DS game is a little more forgiving than the console versions, but that may be due to technological restrictions than actual, intentional design choice. Grind rails are a little more magnetic than in other Skate games -- it's not quite as automatic as Tony Hawk because you still have to have an accurate jump move towards the rail you want to boardslide.

This is not my review for Skate it. But this is the best I can get you xD

Which laptop/netbook would suit my needs and tastes best?

Alannah

Hi everyone,

In this question, I'm not simply asking what kind of laptop/netbook is best, but which laptop/netbook would suit my needs and tastes the best.

I currently have a Macbook Air first generation, and find it aesthetically pleasing, but that is not an option anymore. I found it quite flimsy - the lid snapped off at one point, my hard drive is nearly full, and it runs quite slowly. I'd want a large hard drive, and also a CD drive in my new laptop.

The Macbook Pro seems okay, but it's not really all that practical or portable, even the 13-inch. I also find Word for Mac a little difficult to use and not all that practical. Maybe I'm not using it properly.

In terms of PC laptops, I really have no idea what is available. I use a desktop PC at home, and find it fairly user friendly, but in some ways also prefer the Mac user interface.

Basically, I want something lightweight and portable, with a large hard drive, a CD drive and an easy to use interface. I want to be able to carry it to university and dance courses easily.

I'm a psychology undergraduate student and a dancer, and will mostly be using my laptop for:

- Word processing.
- Reading PDF documents and Ebooks.
- Using PowerPoint
- Using a statistical program, SPSS.
- Internet browsing.
- Downloading music/videos.
- Playing music/videos.
- Watching videos on YouTube.
- Uploading dance videos.

What do you think? What would I be best to buy? I'm open to all possibilities.

If you suggest a PC or netbook, please provide me with links to appropriate models.

Thank you!

Answer
Well, you definitely don't want a netbook. Netbooks have small hard-drives and very little RAM, so they are weak in terms of power and very slow. They also do not have CD drives as they simply do not have the power to handle anything but basic programs.

If you're looking for something portable, PCs usually aren't the best. All PC laptops I've used, I've found to be heavy and rather bulky. Personally, I use a white Macbook and I used to take it to college with no problem. It's not amazingly light, but it was never too hard to carry around. Also, if you find Word for Mac difficult, try the Apple equivalent: Pages. It makes files that are compatible with Word and it's basically just Apple's own version of Word.

The only remotely portable PC i can think of is one a friend of mine had. The Acer 1825PT, it's pretty cool as it also has a touch-screen. http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/acer-aspire-1825pt-review-49305749/ <there's a review of it there if you want to have a look.

Other than that, I'd go with a Mac, or even an iPad or other tablet.

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How are these ds games?

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Hey

I need a review on these games
1. Skate it
2. skate 2
3.shaun white snowboarding

Are they good games?
Are the graphics good?
Are they games that people can actually beat or are they extremely hard?

Answer
The skateboarding genre might have started with many contenders, but when the dust settled you pretty much had one choice: Tony Hawk or nothing. And it's been that way for more than half a decade. Last year, however, Electronic Arts decided we've had enough of the same ol' Tony Hawk Neversoft design and developed an ingenious skateboarding "simulation" called Skate for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The way the designers made you work for basic skateboarding maneuvers gave a sense of satisfaction when you successfully complete it. Skate was good. And you know what happens with successful games, right? They get sequels, and more importantly, they get ported to the handheld. Skate It isn't exactly a port of the original game, but it is a conversion of the unique experience in a stylus driven design. The DS game is incredibly ambitious and is also a lot of fun. It's just a little too rough around the edges to give it high praise.

The Nintendo DS game lifts the same title as the Wii game released day and date, but the portable version doesn't really share a whole lot beyond the core concept of skateboarding and offering a unique way of controlling your skateboarder. In fact the DS game feels a little more along the lines of the original skate does, as there are many similarities to the locations and challenges from the console original in the portable rendition.

Skate It's development duties fell upon Electronic Arts' dependable DS team over in the UK: Exient. With the company already working on top handheld projects like Madden, FIFA, Need for Speed, and Tiger Woods, it's not surprising to see that the studio was put to the task of bringing the ambitious skateboarding design to the dual-screen handheld. And for the most part, the team got it down. Not only is the 3D tech solid with open environments, detailed visuals, and realistic skateboarder animations, but the game feels right in controls, too.



Touch screen control is a little overwhelming at first, but you'll get the hang of it.

Performing skateboarding maneuvers is handled entirely on the touchscreen with handwriting and flicking gestures taking the place of the analog trick stick of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game. The lower screen has an image of a skateboard which is used as a sort of guide to let you know an Ollie from a Nollie -- by default it's displayed at an angle, but you can orient the controls to be straight up and down if that fits your fancy. Flicking from the bottom up performs an Ollie (a nose-up jump), top to bottom a Nollie (a tail-up jump). Skewing the angle causes a kickflip, and adding a bit more curve or angle points will add more flair to the move. The game has dozens of moves to master, and luckily the in-game trick list does a great job showing the exact drawing points to do with the stylus in order to pull them off. Combining those moves with a left/right on the D-pad will add the 180/360s, and a shoulder button will include a grab to the performed move.

If it sounds a little intimidating, don't worry: it is. This game isn't easy: just like the console game the DS version is actually enormously challenging but it's also amazingly satisfying due to its complexity. Skateboarding isn't an easy sport to pick up and play, and Skate It does a great job representing the sport in a game that has a learning curve to match. But once you get it, there's almost no going back to the alternative; Tony Hawk, you had your day in the sun, but we've had our fill of auto-combos and grinds that can go on forever. The Nintendo DS game is a little more forgiving than the console versions, but that may be due to technological restrictions than actual, intentional design choice. Grind rails are a little more magnetic than in other Skate games -- it's not quite as automatic as Tony Hawk because you still have to have an accurate jump move towards the rail you want to boardslide.

This is not my review for Skate it. But this is the best I can get you xD

can i build my custom PC in virtually any case?

prop

I was instructed by a video guide to use the NZXT Source 210 USB 3.0 Mid Tower Chassis with 1x 120/140mm Fan, but as I am making a gaming PC I would like a better case that looks better also. could I use cases like a http://www.amazon.co.uk/BitFenix-Prodigy-Mini-ITX-Geh%C3%A4use-Netzteil/dp/B008BZYJ6W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378489628&sr=8-1&keywords=BitFenix+Mini-ITX+Tower+Case+Arctic+White+BFC-PRO-300-WWXKW-RP , CiT Vantage Type-R Gaming Case with HD Audio, 4 Fans, Card Reader and No PSU - Black or a http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-RC-430-KWN1-Elite-Window/dp/B003OEDJTI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1378489755&sr=8-14&keywords=gaming+pc+case any help much appreciateded and basically I want to know if it will still fit the same :)

Answer
The quality of a case is overrated. I built my first gaming machine in a case that cost $20. In hindsight I consider it a mistake because the included fans were REALLY noisy, but it didn't affect the performance of the computer. The only time the case becomes a question mark is if it uses an ITX motherboard, like your BitFenix Prodigy, but it sounds like it will work just fine. The hard drive cage can be removed so you can fit a big graphics card inside. I use an XFX Radeon HD 7850 2GB. It's a MASSIVE card, but one of the reviews for the case on Newegg specifically mentions that card fitting in the case. But if you do go with the BitFenix make sure to keep an eye on the temperature in the case. It might work just fine with the two included fans, but the product description mentions watercooling features quite a bit, as does the review that mentioned the 7850. If your system overheats then you might need to consider watercooling.

The second case looks plenty big enough, just not quite as portable as the first.

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I want to watch & record TV on my laptop, I think using a TV tuner card but no nothing about them! Help!?

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Marc K

I've searched on the internet for info on TV tuner cards and apparently that's what I'll need to be able to watch and record TV on my laptop. Basically what I want to do is watch TV on my laptop wherever I go. Is a TV tuner what I need? Do I need a stick or a card? Is Hauppage any good? I've read some reviews and apparently they're rubbish so are there any good ones around? And what do I need?

I've heard they come with a portable antenna too, whereas I thought I'd just plug the card into the PCI slot and there you go, I'd have all of the freeview channels, but apparently I need to use the portable antenna or attach a TV aerial to the computer.. thing is I don't have anywhere on my laptop where I can attach the TV aerial AND i want to watch TV on the move, which I obviously can't do if I have to attach a TV aerial.

Can someone just please explain to me what I need to get freeview channels on my laptop using a tv tuner card or whatever, which I can record to my laptop or external hard drive, and also put onto my iPhone, examples of good ones to buy and where to get them (UK), and any extras I need to purchase, i.e. if I need a better antenna than the one that apparently comes with the tuner card to access the channels on the move please?... And how to install them, in the most basic way you can! (I've watched youtube videos and searched loads of Google pages, even a pretty basic hubpage and still can't get my head around it all). Thanks so much! I'm in the UK too by the way :)
Also, if there's something (other than a slingbox) that I can use to watch Sky channels on my laptop (doesn't have to be portable), can you let me know. Thanks.

Answer
I think to be able to use a tuner card, you would need a desktop, not a laptop, because you'd have to install it inside the system. Laptops are fairly hard to upgrade.

Which laptop/netbook would suit my needs and tastes best?

Alannah

Hi everyone,

In this question, I'm not simply asking what kind of laptop/netbook is best, but which laptop/netbook would suit my needs and tastes the best.

I currently have a Macbook Air first generation, and find it aesthetically pleasing, but that is not an option anymore. I found it quite flimsy - the lid snapped off at one point, my hard drive is nearly full, and it runs quite slowly. I'd want a large hard drive, and also a CD drive in my new laptop.

The Macbook Pro seems okay, but it's not really all that practical or portable, even the 13-inch. I also find Word for Mac a little difficult to use and not all that practical. Maybe I'm not using it properly.

In terms of PC laptops, I really have no idea what is available. I use a desktop PC at home, and find it fairly user friendly, but in some ways also prefer the Mac user interface.

Basically, I want something lightweight and portable, with a large hard drive, a CD drive and an easy to use interface. I want to be able to carry it to university and dance courses easily.

I'm a psychology undergraduate student and a dancer, and will mostly be using my laptop for:

- Word processing.
- Reading PDF documents and Ebooks.
- Using PowerPoint
- Using a statistical program, SPSS.
- Internet browsing.
- Downloading music/videos.
- Playing music/videos.
- Watching videos on YouTube.
- Uploading dance videos.

What do you think? What would I be best to buy? I'm open to all possibilities.

If you suggest a PC or netbook, please provide me with links to appropriate models.

Thank you!

Answer
Well, you definitely don't want a netbook. Netbooks have small hard-drives and very little RAM, so they are weak in terms of power and very slow. They also do not have CD drives as they simply do not have the power to handle anything but basic programs.

If you're looking for something portable, PCs usually aren't the best. All PC laptops I've used, I've found to be heavy and rather bulky. Personally, I use a white Macbook and I used to take it to college with no problem. It's not amazingly light, but it was never too hard to carry around. Also, if you find Word for Mac difficult, try the Apple equivalent: Pages. It makes files that are compatible with Word and it's basically just Apple's own version of Word.

The only remotely portable PC i can think of is one a friend of mine had. The Acer 1825PT, it's pretty cool as it also has a touch-screen. http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/acer-aspire-1825pt-review-49305749/ <there's a review of it there if you want to have a look.

Other than that, I'd go with a Mac, or even an iPad or other tablet.

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