Computer Power Supply - Developments You Need To Know by Michael Quarles
Not so long ago, when you wanted a new power supply, you went to your local electronics store and picked up a standard 300 watt unit. It didn’t matter which one you bought, because they were all virtually the same. They had the same connectors, the same fan in the back, a generic unit for all PC’s. ... Speaking of connectors, many units are sold SATA ready, meaning they have at least two 7 pin SATA connectors, and most likely more. ... That standard 300 watt unit came with nine Molex 4 pin connectors whether you needed them or not.

Your Affiliate Business - Peripherals, Software, Computers by Vickie Scanlon
I have always been interested in computers, but in the beginning, I would not venture any further than to the software end of learning. However, learning only the software side, and knowing nothing about the hardware side, can open you up to some costly times at the shop. ... Suggestions If you start adding everything up, you will realize that I spent more on a “build it yourself unit” versus that of a complete unit. ... I tried to put a floppy drive from my old unit into my new unit. ... They want you to buy a new unit.

What Will Be The Fate Of The Upcoming Playstation 3? by Matthew Evers
The playstation 3 is going to be a machine of machines. One that no other video game console can possibly match. It will have the Blue-ray drive, and have the ability to watch and burn DVD movies. Even more, the Playstation 3 will be a mini computer, and have the ability to process information... When the Playstation 2 was released 7 years ago, the average number of games sold per unit sold was 5. ... Fastforward to the PSP; it released and has only sold about 2 games per PSP sold. ... Thus, when less games are being sold, less money is being paid for the rights to make games since not as...

Playstation 3 by Sezer Bozkurt
Judging by early reports the Playstation 3 is going to be one sweet machine. It will have the revolutionary Blue-ray technology and the ability to watch and burn DVD’s. This is very important as most consumers have DVD technology at the moment and it will be a smooth overlap. ... When the Playstation 2 was released 7 years ago, the average number of games sold per unit sold was 5. ... Fastforward to the PSP; it released and has only sold about 2 games per PSP sold. ... Thus, when less games are being sold, less money is being paid for the rights to make games since not as many games are...

Beware: Wholesale Playstation 3 Price Scams by Joaquin Reveron
It is impossible to get a brand new and virtually not touched PlayStation 3 at a real wholesale price, despite what many scams would have you believe- if wholesale is to be consider 50-90% of the current retail value of the first 2 years of life of the item. ... They have the legal and economic power to ensure that the PlayStation 3 is sold only for the official prices - that is, $499 for the standard version, and $599 for the premium version. ... People who devote their time to wholesale businesses spend countless hours searching for such hidden distributors and single unit sales with...

Processor Upgrade - Should Your Next CPU Be a "Pull"? by Michael Quarles
With the advent of Microsoft’s Vista, many people are considering upgrading their CPU. Its requirement of a minimum 800Mhz processor will force those with anything slower to upgrade, or stick with XP. Swapping out CPU’s isn’t that difficult. Where the problem comes is finding a chip of the right... They are carefully removed, cleaned, and tested (at least those sold by reputable dealers). ... These were units that for whatever reason failed to sell. ... Some pulls are rescued from store returns.

Projector Rental Question: What's a Lumen? by John Beagle
Answer: The brightness of a projector is measured in Lumens When Renting or buying an DLP or LCD Multimedia Projector you need to match the brightness of the projector to your audience and room size. Larger rooms and audiences require higher bulb strength brightness. ... 3000 lumens -Much Larger unit than the 1000 to 2000 lumen units. ... 1000 -2000 lumens -These are the most popular units being sold and rented today. ... Less than 1000 lumens -good for low ambient light, presentations. ... High lumen projectors are larger and weigh more than low lumen projectors.

Warning: PlayStation 3 Distributor Caution by Joaquin Reveron
Supposed distributors of the PlayStation 3 are popping up across the internet. But many of them are very dubious in their origins. Who can you trust, and who should you avoid? One of the golden rules of shopping applies here: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. ... In principle, it sounds as though it makes sense: everybody knows the PlayStation 3 is going to be sold out almost as soon as it arrives, so why not pay in advance to get to the queue? ... Others have sold guarantees that turn out to be entirely worthless.

Refurbished Computers by Bonnie Archer
Why buy a 'new' computer when you can get the same refurbished computer at up to 80% savings and there is no difference in the quality or warranty? Statistics show that people who have already bought a factory refurbished computer will never buy 'new' computer again! ... But it can't be sold as new now so you get a great price with the original warranty, now its considerd a refurbished computer. ... That is because they are closely tested before they are sold. ... And like I said before, all computer equipment merchandise is warranted by the original manufacturer unless otherwise specified.

Discount Software - Secrets Revealed by Ted Peterson
What's the catch with discount software? Is it a scam? How come you can buy a popular software title having up to 20% discount of the initial price? There are several popular titles, and I'm talking about all sorts of titles, that are used by millions of persons, around the Globe. ... The vendor is happy because every sold unit means more money to him, and more possibilities to improve his business. ... Not many software archives offer discounts, because they reduce the revenue per unit sold.