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Jabberwhacky · 06-25-2008, 12:32 PM

Is anything special needed to clean the soda/spit/semen that splashes up on one's LCD monitor, or just some water and elbow grease? And how sensitive are the screens to pressure? I've always been leery of fucking them up.

Eomer · 06-25-2008, 12:38 PM

My Dell's paperwork mentioned that I should pretty much never do anything to that screen, ever, in terms of cleaning. A light dusting with a dry cloth was what they recommended, because anything more would remove the anti-dust coating on the monitor. Or so I remember.

I'd just stick with at most a wet rag. What the fuck are you doing that your LCD is so filthy?

Jabberwhacky · 06-25-2008, 01:09 PM

I honestly don't know. I also meant to post this in the Desktop thread. But I've had my monitor for like 3 or 4 months now and there's just one smudge that's come up recently. My first light attempt merely spread it, so now it's rather annoying, and I figured it'd be a good time to learn about LCD care.

Phoenix · 06-27-2008, 01:21 AM

Nothing wrong with using a little bit of windex on your monitor.

Desidero · 06-28-2008, 07:49 PM

Windex is cool for CRTs, but it's bad news on LCDs. Use a very slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe it and a dry microfiber cloth to dry it if necessary.

PerritoBites · 06-29-2008, 10:48 AM

Quick question:

Can I use the DVD rom on my laptop to install a game on my desktop? My DVD rom died and I want to install bioshock :/

Valos · 06-29-2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PerritoBites

Quick question:

Can I use the DVD rom on my laptop to install a game on my desktop? My DVD rom died and I want to install bioshock :/

There should be some step by steps out there about installing a program over the network provided both computers are setup on the same workgroup. If you don't want to figure that out, or there is not a way to do it and I am just retarded, then go the Daemon tools or Alcohol 120 route. Create a image or download the image and just use your real CD keys and such.

Slide · 06-30-2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabberwhacky

Is anything special needed to clean the soda/spit/semen that splashes up on one's LCD monitor, or just some water and elbow grease? And how sensitive are the screens to pressure? I've always been leery of fucking them up.

A damp old t-shirt.

Zarcath · 06-30-2008, 04:31 PM

I've been thinking on-and-off now about getting a laptop for work/travel, I'd like something that I could play WoW on. What's the lowest specs I could get away with? Don't plan on playing any type of FPS games, maybe some RTS's like WC3, etc. Really it just has to run WoW decently, I don't know how the grading for mobile video cards goes.

Price range around $600-800ish.

Sean · 06-30-2008, 04:38 PM

Back in April I bought a Dell Vostro 1700 - they had a thing for spend 1300 get 500 off. It ended up being like 850 with shipping/tax, here's the specs I got on it:

CPU: Intel T8100 - 2.1ghz, 800fsb, 45nm, 3mb cache
GPU: Nvidia 8600M GT 256mb
HDD: 120gb 5400rpm
Screen: 17 inch 1440x900 widescreen (could have gone for a 1920 native, but those specs cannot handle that).

Built in webcam, some other shit.

You can raid on that fairly well, I wouldn't want to play WoW on anything spec'd much lower.

Vinen · 07-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Anyone seen one of those Dell Deal Coupon's around? Looking into buying a laptop.

Fedor · 07-06-2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinen

Anyone seen one of those Dell Deal Coupon's around? Looking into buying a laptop.

Dell Coupons

There are usually more coupons there but I don't know what day of the week they're refreshed.

... · 07-09-2008, 06:08 AM

Hello Laptop thread! I have recently come to the decision that I need a laptop. the PC thread helped me pick out a good 1500 dollar desktop a while back, so I figured I'd poke in this thread for a bit to help find a good laptop for me.

I recently got a job where 24 of my 40 hours is sitting in a room, alone, waiting for a phone to ring. usually I get 2 calls in that period. My bosses don't care what I do, but I can't put any programs on, or liberally websurf on their machines. I figured it would be worth while to buy a laptop and an air card and do my surfing and at-work-gaming on it. Also i was thinking of getting a secondary desktop for me and my girl to play EQ2, and other computer games together on. this would sort of serve that purpose as well.

So here's my thoughts on the laptop.

1. Windows (prefer xp-pro, but I suppose i may need to succumb to vistas in the long run). no mac.

2. I don't care how much it weighs. I'm not going to be carrying it around in coffee shops, or walking anywhere. It'll go anywhere it goes in my car, and it will sit on a sturdy desk. I don't travel so no plane/bus/train issues. if it makes it cheaper to choose a heavy laptop then awesome!

3. I want one with a numberpad/full size keyboard. again, not carying about weight, I'll take as many buttons as the thing wants to give me.

4. gaming. I'm not wanting to play crysis on the max settings, but I would like to be able to play eq2 near max, bioshock, supreme commander, and more recent games at near max. I'd love this with out the thing frying in the long run. again, I don't mind if it's heavy, so good cooling in a huge case wouldn't' bother me at all.

5. the battery life doesn't bother me so much if it's low. I'm only going to use it plugged into the wall.

6. I'd like a healthy warranty on the parts, but I'm not as worried about some one maintaining my software/os...if that makes any sense. (i don't need an extended dell 'will fix your windows when you breaks it' contract).

7. I'd prefer one that doesn't ship with a ton of shitty software i have to fight to take off of it. if I could get a company to send me an empty laptop with a windows disc that would make me happy. this isn't necessary, but something I was thinking about.

I'd prefer one without a glossy screen. for some reason 3/3 of the new laptops I've seen have these super glossy screens that reflect what's behind me. why did they start using such high gloss screens?

I was told by a friend that what i wanted was a 'desktop replacement'. I haven't really settled on how much money i want to spend (I don't really know what price ranges there are). I know a lot more about desktops than laptops, but I'm not adverse to putting it together if there's an option to do so.

anywho thanks for the info.

Burf · 07-09-2008, 06:41 AM

I have the G1S, and have been very happy with it. How about this?
ASUS G1Sn-B1 15.4" Notebook. ASUS G1Sn-B1

Vinen · 07-10-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burf

I have the G1S, and have been very happy with it. How about this?
ASUS G1Sn-B1 15.4" Notebook. ASUS G1Sn-B1

Don't those run fucking hot as hell?

06-29-2008, 10:48 AM	#186 (permalink)
PerritoBites Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PR, UY, ROC Posts: 1,751 -11 Internets	Quick question: Can I use the DVD rom on my laptop to install a game on my desktop? My DVD rom died and I want to install bioshock :/ __________________

06-30-2008, 04:38 PM	#190 (permalink)
Sean Fires of Heaven Officer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 5,155 +17 Internets	Back in April I bought a Dell Vostro 1700 - they had a thing for spend 1300 get 500 off. It ended up being like 850 with shipping/tax, here's the specs I got on it: CPU: Intel T8100 - 2.1ghz, 800fsb, 45nm, 3mb cache GPU: Nvidia 8600M GT 256mb HDD: 120gb 5400rpm Screen: 17 inch 1440x900 widescreen (could have gone for a 1920 native, but those specs cannot handle that). Built in webcam, some other shit. You can raid on that fairly well, I wouldn't want to play WoW on anything spec'd much lower. __________________

07-05-2008, 04:08 PM	#191 (permalink)
Vinen A Cat is Fine Too Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Not in fucking Acton, MA anymore! Posts: 2,888	Anyone seen one of those Dell Deal Coupon's around? Looking into buying a laptop. __________________ Vinna, Feral Druid, Stormrage Server Len, Disciple of Khaine, Averheim Server Hope is not a strategy

07-09-2008, 06:08 AM	#193 (permalink)
... Avatar won't work. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ... Posts: 1,777 +0 Internets	Hello Laptop thread! I have recently come to the decision that I need a laptop. the PC thread helped me pick out a good 1500 dollar desktop a while back, so I figured I'd poke in this thread for a bit to help find a good laptop for me. I recently got a job where 24 of my 40 hours is sitting in a room, alone, waiting for a phone to ring. usually I get 2 calls in that period. My bosses don't care what I do, but I can't put any programs on, or liberally websurf on their machines. I figured it would be worth while to buy a laptop and an air card and do my surfing and at-work-gaming on it. Also i was thinking of getting a secondary desktop for me and my girl to play EQ2, and other computer games together on. this would sort of serve that purpose as well. So here's my thoughts on the laptop. 1. Windows (prefer xp-pro, but I suppose i may need to succumb to vistas in the long run). no mac. 2. I don't care how much it weighs. I'm not going to be carrying it around in coffee shops, or walking anywhere. It'll go anywhere it goes in my car, and it will sit on a sturdy desk. I don't travel so no plane/bus/train issues. if it makes it cheaper to choose a heavy laptop then awesome! 3. I want one with a numberpad/full size keyboard. again, not carying about weight, I'll take as many buttons as the thing wants to give me. 4. gaming. I'm not wanting to play crysis on the max settings, but I would like to be able to play eq2 near max, bioshock, supreme commander, and more recent games at near max. I'd love this with out the thing frying in the long run. again, I don't mind if it's heavy, so good cooling in a huge case wouldn't' bother me at all. 5. the battery life doesn't bother me so much if it's low. I'm only going to use it plugged into the wall. 6. I'd like a healthy warranty on the parts, but I'm not as worried about some one maintaining my software/os...if that makes any sense. (i don't need an extended dell 'will fix your windows when you breaks it' contract). 7. I'd prefer one that doesn't ship with a ton of shitty software i have to fight to take off of it. if I could get a company to send me an empty laptop with a windows disc that would make me happy. this isn't necessary, but something I was thinking about. I'd prefer one without a glossy screen. for some reason 3/3 of the new laptops I've seen have these super glossy screens that reflect what's behind me. why did they start using such high gloss screens? I was told by a friend that what i wanted was a 'desktop replacement'. I haven't really settled on how much money i want to spend (I don't really know what price ranges there are). I know a lot more about desktops than laptops, but I'm not adverse to putting it together if there's an option to do so. anywho thanks for the info. __________________ Eve Guides

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06-25-2008, 12:32 PM	#181 (permalink)
Jabberwhacky Walker told me I have AIDS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In da FACE!! (two times) Posts: 2,730	Is anything special needed to clean the soda/spit/semen that splashes up on one's LCD monitor, or just some water and elbow grease? And how sensitive are the screens to pressure? I've always been leery of fucking them up.

06-25-2008, 12:38 PM	#182 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 9,810 +29 Internets	My Dell's paperwork mentioned that I should pretty much never do anything to that screen, ever, in terms of cleaning. A light dusting with a dry cloth was what they recommended, because anything more would remove the anti-dust coating on the monitor. Or so I remember. I'd just stick with at most a wet rag. What the fuck are you doing that your LCD is so filthy?

06-25-2008, 01:09 PM	#183 (permalink)
Jabberwhacky Walker told me I have AIDS Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In da FACE!! (two times) Posts: 2,730	I honestly don't know. I also meant to post this in the Desktop thread. But I've had my monitor for like 3 or 4 months now and there's just one smudge that's come up recently. My first light attempt merely spread it, so now it's rather annoying, and I figured it'd be a good time to learn about LCD care.

06-28-2008, 07:49 PM	#185 (permalink)
Desidero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 84 -1 Internets	Windex is cool for CRTs, but it's bad news on LCDs. Use a very slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe it and a dry microfiber cloth to dry it if necessary.

06-30-2008, 04:31 PM	#189 (permalink)
Zarcath Read Farmer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,215 +19 Internets	I've been thinking on-and-off now about getting a laptop for work/travel, I'd like something that I could play WoW on. What's the lowest specs I could get away with? Don't plan on playing any type of FPS games, maybe some RTS's like WC3, etc. Really it just has to run WoW decently, I don't know how the grading for mobile video cards goes. Price range around $600-800ish.

07-09-2008, 06:41 AM	#194 (permalink)
Burf Kneel before Zod! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,317 +2 Internets	I have the G1S, and have been very happy with it. How about this? ASUS G1Sn-B1 15.4" Notebook. ASUS G1Sn-B1