Name Brand Computer Systems -vs- Clone Computers by Scott Bulkley
It seems to be a popular topic online these days that when buying a computer as to whether you should go with name brand computer (i.e. Dell) or a clone system (i.e build it yourself). I have been building and repairing PC's for a good 10 years now or so, and have built over 4000 systems... memory, hard drives, faster video card, etc.) you first need to call your support who will try and sell you "their" name brand product for considerably more (in some cases) that you could find if you look around the internet for a better deal.

Build Your First Computer from Hardware Scratches by Andrew Karasev
Wow- if you do it first time and have some asset of time in your disposition – then go ahead and purchase motherboard, your favorite processor, memory, video card (probably it is better to purchase it external for advanced quality). You will also need computer case – first computer should... Get AMD Athlon 64 3400+ at least • Video Card. ... It might not see memory, graphical card, etc. ... For example – it is still common when Dell/Compaq/IBM computers use PC2700 standard of memory. ... Decent motherboards support IDE raid and you could experiment with striping (raid 0).

How to Buy a Laptop / Notebook Computer by Vaibhav B
You want to buy a laptop do you? And looking at the vast choice available you are confused.....not to worry....heres some advice. Before I go into details, a quick recap of processors is essential. Be aware that it is the processor (cpu) that governs the price of the laptop (along with the... Dedicated memory means that your video card has its own memory and does not have to ’’beg’’ for memory from the system memory (RAM). ... Compaq and Toshiba make excellent laptops so check them out first. ... Compaq is generally cheaper than Toshiba.

Computer Rentals by Eric Morris
Computer rental companies provide computers for trade shows, training seminars, and online examinations or even as a personal computer, for any length of time. The number of computers rented may range from one to thousand. Similarly, computers can be rented by individuals for home use or by... Changes such as in video card and memory card, etc. ... All companies deal with reputed brands such as Intel, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, Apple, etc. ... The cost of transferring equipment is to be borne by the renter, but it definitely saves on lugging all the equipment from place to place.

Shopping for a Laptop by Meryl K. Evans
Shopping for a laptop is overwhelming because of the numerous choices. No one can tell you what you need or don't need, except maybe your spouse, parent, kid, local geek, or know-it-all who knows you. But it's still good to know a few things about buying a laptop. ... The video card is built into the motherboard, just like a lot of desktops. ... If you buy a laptop without wireless and change your mind, you can add it later with a card. ... If you are buying from a major reseller (IBM, Dell, HP, Compaq, etc.) It is going to come with an operating system, whether you like it or not.

Do You Feel Used by Computers? by Lee Walder
Do You Feel Used by Computers? A look at second-user computer equipment. Let's dispense with the myths first. I'm NOT talking about the sort of second-hand computers you get from some high street junk shops, or the sort you can buy from free ads newspapers. ... If there are any faulty components, such as sound card, video card, floppy drive etc, these are always replaced. ... You'll often find Toshiba, HP, Compaq and other brand name computers offered with a 12-month warranty from the original manufacturer.

Seven Things to Consider When Choosing a PDA by Jason Kohrs
In the early days, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) were not much more than glorified calculators with the ability to store contact information and brief notes. Now, the line between personal computer and personal digital assistant is blurred thanks to the advanced capabilities of these useful... Check the PDA manufacturer’s specifications, especially on older models, to confirm that there is no maximum card size that it will accept. ... Although you may be able to purchase a 2GB flash memory card, for example, that does not mean every PDA will be able to access it.

Proprietary Downfall by Michael X Hart
If you have read any of my articles that were computer related, you would easily come to the realization that I’m a fan of Open Source. When I was trying to record a podcast and was talking about Open Source my wife chimed in that that meant "free". I didn't correct her in any way because I... (2) I have a 30 gig iPod video, my first one had a battery problem after a couple of weeks and I was able to send it in to Apple, so of course I made sure the next one was registered with Apple so I could get any future problems fixed (and I have to give praise to Apple for how quickly we were able...

At Home With Windows Vista by Chin Wong
FIRST things first: unlike some bloggers in the United States, I did not get a free, high-powered notebook computer from Microsoft so I could try out and write about Windows Vista. At my request and before the brouhaha over the freebies, they did lend me a notebook so I could get a preview of... Vista’s cool visual effects require a minimum of 128 megabytes of video memory on your graphics card, 1 GB of system memory and a processor running at 1 GHz. ... The notebook, a Compaq Presario V3000, used an Intel Core 2 processor running at 1.66 gigahertz (GHz).