If I am going for endurance as far as long lasting which brand is the best for a laptop?
Question by tom s: If I am going for endurance as far as long lasting which brand is the best for a laptop?
Hi I am trying to customize a laptop that I will be using for everydayday use, a good amount of downloading, Slingbox(for college), and it will be plugged into a TV most of the time with an HDMI cable. I really am leaning towards a Sony Vaio(with i5 Processor) rather than a mac or any other brand. If you have any advice please help. My reasoning is that I am used to PCs and I can get more memory, a better processor ad blue ray disc for about 200 bucks cheaper with the vaio. I am planning on getting good security for the vaio if i get it.
Also if you can help would upgrading the harddrive from 5400 rpm to 7200 rpm make a difference in how long te computer lasts?
Thanks so much fr all your help!
Best answer:
Answer by John Thom
Laptops are being made far better than years ago the older models did last yet over the long haul the wear and tear on the CPU and the ports was seen.
Looking at newer makes and models they last far better and they offer way more in the long run also the quality of the CPU is far superior and faster as well. The motherboards are amazing the have placed more and more and they do last. It does come down to taking care of the laptop such as heat and cold, dust, liquids, etc. just take care of the unit and it will last you far longer.
As for the hard drive yes a 7,200RPM is better however I have seen even a 5,400 one being used for video editing and worked well. If you can afford that yeah we like faster drives and all the RAM we can get the most out of the unit. Would it make it last longer for the end run, not really.
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What would be the best laptop for my needs under $1,000?
Question by : What would be the best laptop for my needs under ,000?
Requirements:
Price: anything under ,000
Screen: Needs to be very bright and vivid because I stream netflix and tv via slingbox. Also very large. Screen is probably the most important factor
Speed: Something that will let me browse the internet with my 15 mbps connection swiftly. Also should be great at handling HD video (netflix streaming, slingbox, youtube, NO editing). Internet browsing and streaming video are what I will mostly be doing.
Design: Don't care that much about design although the prettier the better obviously
Battery life: not important
Gaming: not important
Brand: not important
Portability: not important
Any help will be greatly appreciated. 10 points to best answer!
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Answer by Pengu45
If the screen is the most important thing then you might want to look into buying the computer itself(like the motherboard and all that jazz) and the screen separate. As far as streaming videos, it really comes down to your internet connection and what kind of graphics card. Sorry thats kind of where my experience ends and i don't want to give you bad info so I hope that helps answer at least half your question. As far as graphics cards go look under ATI and GEFORCE models as those are generally the best and most affordable.
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What is the best way for me to watch TV in my dorm room?
Question by americaguy9: What is the best way for me to watch TV in my dorm room?
I need TV, I am so deprived LOL. Anyways, I have a new 24" iMac and a 32" TV. There are 2 products I've found so far that look great. I need your help to tell me which one is better, or if there is something else that beats these 2.
The first one is the Slingbox... http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox
I can watch it through my computer too, but then also get a SlingCatcher and watch through my TV. At home, we have a DVR player with a lot of channels.
And the 2nd one is EyeTV for my iMac, so I can watch TV on my computer... http://www.eyetv.com/elgato/na/mainmenu/products/software/EyeTV3/product1.en.html
This one looks great too, would just need to get a TV Tuner, and they have a few choices of some on the same site. I am just not sure the quality of TV I get, what channels I get, etc.
So I need your help, and 10 points for best answer, thanks!!!
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Answer by Aman M
the 1st option is the better one.go for it.
best of luck
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Best option for watching TV in France???
Question by jimmym2212: Best option for watching TV in France???
I am studying abroad in France next semester and was wondering what my best option is for watching TV over there. I don't want to get a TV so I would be using my laptop instead. I've kinda looked into Slingbox and Orb. Are there any other options out there?
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Answer by samii
dont think soo...
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Best dvr for this situation?
Question by brett_f: Best dvr for this situation?
What is the best dvr that is subscription free,compatible with slingbox pro,and possibly high definition?
What is the best dvr that is subscription free,compatible with slingbox pro,will work with comcast cable(not digital),and is possibly high definition?
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Answer by Bill Jr.
My friend has a website that compares Directv and Dish Network to see who offers the best deal. I myself love Directv. You can go to his website and check out what suits your needs best.
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Q&A: What is the best thing to buy for internet through the power lines.?
Question by Luke: What is the best thing to buy for internet through the power lines.?
i have researched thIs and i have seen the slingbox but I think i have to buy more than just one thing for that. I am looking for a decent thing under 0. Please answer with reason.
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Answer by Colinc
Thee is nothing to actually give you Internet through power lines.You need to subscribe to a regular broadband service to get he connection. Then your machines connect wired or wireless to a router connected to that. On way of using the wired connection is to use Lan over power adapter. You need one at each computer, then one at the router. They are not very fast, and will NOT work across different power phases. Far easier to just use the wireless of the router.
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Best Slingbox for just antenna signal?
Question by billives: Best Slingbox for just antenna signal?
I'm going to buy my first SB for to just watch antenna signals. The salesperson who helped me today tried to sell me everything. I don't think I need much. Question: What is the best version to just sling regular 'ol antenna signal?
Thanks.
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Answer by TV TECH-man®
Get the 9.99 version....
http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox
http://www.slingmedia.com/
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Q&A: How much do you pay for the best internet service in Abu Dhabi?
Question by Mr. K: How much do you pay for the best internet service in Abu Dhabi?
Can you use SlingBox there? Is the internet service any good for watching videos without studdering?
Best answer:
Answer by Stud Boy
Well, Etisalat is the best internet provider in the UAE. A 512K speed Al Shamil broadband connection would be perfect for home but a 256K connection is also not bad. Recently, speeds as high as 4 mb, 8 mb and 16 mb have been introduced but are recommended for office use and cost a fortune. A 512 k connection would cost you approximately Dh.180 (USD 49).Yes, of course you can use slngbox and enjoy videos without studdering. Hope this helped...
For even more info follow the link-
http://etisalat.ae/index.jsp?lang=en&type=service&contentid=855d1755596a8110VgnVCM1000000c24a8c0RCRD¤tid=669f59ecfb01a010VgnVCM1000003c05000a____
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Hub Strategy Wins Big with Best of Show Addy Award Integrated Creative Firm Also Takes Home 64 Awards Across the Spectrum of Media
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2008
Hub Strategy and Communication (Hub), a San Francisco-based creative collective, announced today that they won Best of Show at this year's ADDY Awards for their Slingbox TV spot, "Dentist." In addition, they took home Best of Division for TV and Radio plus 64 additional awards including 11 Gold for website design, radio, TV, web advertising, print, collateral and point of purchase materials as well as a slew of Silver awards in package design, non-traditional advertising, outdoor and microsite design.
"We're psyched about the Best of Show award, but not sure the dentist community feels the same way," said DJ O'Neil, founder and creative director at Hub.
The Slingbox is a device that lets you watch your home TV on your mobile phone or laptop. Hub's winning TV spot opens on a patient watching a horror movie on his laptop. He shows his dentist the show, and the dentist remarks on the movie by saying things like, "Uh, oh, this is going to be gruesome" and "Wow, look at all that blood." The other patients in the waiting room and other dentist chairs overhear the dentist's words out of context and assume he is talking about what is happening to a patient he is working on.
Hub's other awards across the full range of media reaffirms the success of their non-traditional approach to creative development. Hub employs a relatively small full-time staff of creatives and creative directors, and manages a network of over 100 creative specialists.
Each freelance creative in the network is an expert in their specific area. "That way, if we need a headline writer, we find the right person who's great at headlines. The same person might not be so great at radio or television. If we need a kick-ass motion graphics designer, or a brand identity specialist, we can put exactly that skill set on the project," said Peter Judd, associate creative director and director of design. The creatives are then managed and directed as if they were in-house employees.
About the ADDY Awards
The ADDY Awards are the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, recognizing and rewarding creative excellence in the art of advertising. Every year approximately 60,000 entries are submitted in local ADDY competitions. Judging is performed by nationally recognized creative directors recruited from major advertising agencies from outside the region.
About Hub Strategy
Hub Strategy and Communication focuses on integrated marketing built around a solid brand strategy that acts as a Hub for all communication. Client experience includes the Slingbox, MacGregor Golf, Sega, LOOK Cycles, Konami, Sugar Publishing, Ex'pression College for Digital Arts, Lombardi Sports, Sidi Cycling Shoes, KCBS Radio, and Sparks Energy Drink. www.hubstrategy.com
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