Learning a new language
My brain is fried. I'm sitting here trying to interpret a new language.
'Overclocked', has the 'drive' been used too much?
Firewall, as opposed to firewire. I think I want one, but am not too bothered about the other.
I know I want to 'burn' CD's, but is Nero really a neccessity? Can't I do it without his help?
I don't think I need a modem because I'm broadband but what do I need? Is it anything to do with LAN?
If I want to network do both computers need a network card?
There are so many terms that I know make sense to someone but its like a foreign language to me. All I want is a new PC, black would be nice, so I can let Hubby have my PC. My first ever PC was black. I bought it 11 years ago at an auction. I had no idea what to look for, all I knew was that all the other machines were grey/cream and that my little box of tricks looked really good in comparison. Would that I were so innocent now and that appearance was all that I attempted to decide by. I know what would be sensible - if I want black get a Dell. Well, I phoned them today to establish what their attractive little 'dimension' offers. After the longest pre-amble ever, with me having to spell my name using police call names, the difficult to understand gentleman at the other end of the line, gave me the final price, £150 more than the flyer suggests. The delivery is £56, not installation + delivery, no just delivering the system. That is a rip-off. Any number of reputable courier/delivery firms would do it next day, not 7 days as Dell offer. I do love the look of their PC though. Another possibility is son's fiancee, she works for Elonex so she is asking her boss what sort of deal I could get from them, at least I wouldn't have to fork out 4% on delivery!
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(5.5.04 16:12) Unfortunately I don't speak that language either... Back to a language I know you do understand, can you believe my midwife just said "see you in two weeks for your membrane sweep!" - cheery as you like - does she have no confidence in Mother Nature?????? |
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(5.5.04 16:32) It depends on what your broadband connection is using USB or network. If there is only 1 PC on it then you might as well use a Personal Firewall, rather than a seperate device. Basically most PC's now come with Network card, USB ports. You want at least 512MB RAM. A geoforce graphics card would be nice too. Firewire is really to transfer files to your ipod etc Go for a simple PC World PC for about £500. They all use the same components and you can at least take it back to the shop and have a slagging match to a real person as opposed to a phone |
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(5.5.04 17:05) JoJo - Us midwives are a cautious breed, we don't like to assume anything, least of all when a baby will decide to come! The mantra goes - hot curry, hot bath, hot sex and raspberry leaf tea! Daughter also spent every evening bouncing around on her exercise ball, literally. It worked for her! P.S. 3 boys so far. Dippysea - Thankyou for your words of wisdom, I have no idea what my broadband uses, ethernet, does that sound right? Theres no hope for me. |
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(5.5.04 17:17) either way, you will get an ethernet port and USB port on most modern machines, so it will be ok |
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(5.5.04 17:18) Yes you need a network (LAN) connector. No you do not need a modem (of any sort). Your broadband connection is either USB or an ethernet connection which would plug into the LAN connector. No - you don't need Nero - with or without a violin. Yes - I thought the Dell offer was too good to be true. No - it doesn't matter if you do not know what overclocking is. Yes - your brain is fried. :-) The little man down the street sounded good - he's within hitting distance. |