Computers and Related Hardware/Software

bmwracer wrote:
Yow, 2X and your getting that error? :shocked:

Is that the normal speed you burn your DVDs?

Can your DVD burner burn discs at a faster speed?

Is this the first time you've seen this problem?

Are you doing anything different or using different blank DVDs?

Sorry for all the questions, but I need details... :)

yeah, 2X, and just when i tried again earlier, i even got 1X.. :sweat:
i think the fastest speed it managed to do was 8-10X..
but usually the normal is 2-4X

first time i got this error

im not doing anything different, i just burn CDs and DVDs
BUT i tend to use different types of blank CD/DVD previously :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Yow, 2X and your getting that error? :shocked:

Is that the normal speed you burn your DVDs?

Can your DVD burner burn discs at a faster speed?

Some of us still run a burner that tops off at that speed. :sweat: My guess would be the media. I've personally had a lot of problem with Sony DVD-R's made in Malaysia.

meoinkie2 wrote:BUT i tend to use different types of blank CD/DVD previously :sweat:

Is this the first time you've had problems with this brand of blank DVD?

What brand is it?

bmwracer wrote:
Is this the first time you've had problems with this brand of blank DVD?

What brand is it?

yes, first time..
iomega is the brandname

meoinkie2 wrote:yes, first time..
iomega is the brandname

Hmm... I might've been a bad disc... You might try burning a second time just to see if it happens again...

Or maybe try another brand if you have it. :sweat:

Do you have any DVD-RW discs? If you try with that kind of disc and the burn fails, you can still re-use the disc...

bmwracer wrote:
Hmm... I might've been a bad disc... You might try burning a second time just to see if it happens again...

Or maybe try another brand if you have it. :sweat:

Do you have any DVD-RW discs? If you try with that kind of disc and the burn fails, you can still re-use the disc...

tried burning a CD(same brand) this time, still negative.. :shamefulcry:
it could be the problem..but if in case it doesn't improve despite the change in CD/DVD, plus my uncle already tried cleaning it, i guess it's already scrapped..
:shamefulcry:
btw, thanks for the helpful advise beem-sama.. :victory:

^ Same message?

How old is your burner?

Maybe it's time to buy a new one, ne? :sweat:

Kingston Unveils 128GB DataTraveler Flash Drive

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Kingston has announced a new DataTraveler flash drive that is a first for the market. The small flash drive packs 128GB of storage inside its case. Along with tons of storage space, the flash drive also offers password protection.

The drive is called the DataTraveler 200 and uses a capless design with a retractable USB connector. The retracting design protects the connector without having to worry about losing caps. If 128GB of storage is too much other capacities are available as well.

The other capacity drives include 32GB and 64GB. Overall dimensions of the drive are 2.77" x 0.49" x 0.89". The Password Traveler security software is for Windows PCs only and the drive supports Windows ReadyBoost. The 128GB flash drive sells for $546.

^ They will come down quickly. The first flash drive I got (For work) was 64MB and cost $120!

Yeah, I figure the prices will drop once they get into the mainstream... Pretty amazing. :victory:

I reckon in 4 or 5 years, we will be trading with flash drives. No more burning DVD's and sending them - imagine the postage savings for big traders!

I am going to get a new PC, for internet, office, video and video conversion mainly. Running XP.

Should I get the first or the second setup listed in the following page? I think I will change to Intel E5200 for the first setup if I get it. I think I read somewhere only Vista can use 4GB of RAM, is that true?

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_boxes

I also need DVI for my 22" LCD, so will need to look for another motherboard for the intel setup.

Thanks.

^ One thing I noticed: the second two systems appear to be the more powerful ones, yet they only have 350W power supplies... Seems odd, don't you think? :sweat:

Also, I'm not convinced that having 4GB is that much better than having 2GB.....

bmwracer wrote:^ One thing I noticed: the second two systems appear to be the more powerful ones, yet they only have 350W power supplies... Seems odd, don't you think? :sweat:

Also, I'm not convinced that having 4GB is that much better than having 2GB.....

The first power supply is cheaper by $30... I guess it's not very reliable/efficient?

Ok, 2G it is then. The saving can go into getting the better power supply. Thanks.

xploring wrote:The first power supply is cheaper by $30... I guess it's not very reliable/efficient?

Ok, 2G it is then. The saving can go into getting the better power supply. Thanks.

It was my belief that you needed at least a 400+ watt PSU to support any dual-core (or larger) CPU... Even more so if you plan to add more drives or upgrade video cards, etc... You might want to research/double-check this.

I have to buy a lap top.

Man, I never thought I'd type those words.

Anyway, before heading over to Amazon I thought it might be a good idea to take advantage of all the tech nuts here to ask...

Is anyone so impressed with the brand of lap top they use that they'd like to recommend it?

I'm a PC person. I've never touched a Mac so I doubt I'll be interested in making the change now.

I am a bit lost here. I find that what I'm looking at when I go to laptop adds is... how big is the screen and is the keyboard large enough for me to type on. Not exactly a tech whiz.

Anyway... any help, any opinions would be appreciated.

Geezer,
Before even looking at brands or what not, try to get a good idea what you'll be using the laptop for and what you might use it for in the future. You can save yourself a good bundle if you determine that a lot of the premium internals won't make a difference to your projected use. For example, dual- and quad-core processors can be screaming fast, but worthless if you're only watching normal resolution videos and surfing the internet, not to mention if none of your programs are written to use multiprocessors. Don't spend money on whizbang if you don't see yourself ever using it.

Also, try different companies' own websites. Most allow you to do some level of customizing to get what you want.

If you want something portable to be used for web surfing and wordprocessing and like and you don't want to play games, I suggest looking at a netbook. I have a Samsung NC10 and love it. It only weighs 1.3Kg, you can put it in a backpack and forget it's there, and the battery life is well over 6 hours. It's small, the screen is only 10in and the keyboard is slightly smaller than usual, but I can type nearly as quickly on it as a normal keyboard. The processor is fast enough to play 720p videos. It's now my main work laptop and it goes with me everywhere.

Geezer wrote:I have to buy a lap top.

Man, I never thought I'd type those words.

Anyway, before heading over to Amazon I thought it might be a good idea to take advantage of all the tech nuts here to ask...

Is anyone so impressed with the brand of lap top they use that they'd like to recommend it?

I'm a PC person. I've never touched a Mac so I doubt I'll be interested in making the change now.

I am a bit lost here. I find that what I'm looking at when I go to laptop adds is... how big is the screen and is the keyboard large enough for me to type on. Not exactly a tech whiz.

Anyway... any help, any opinions would be appreciated.

Geez, drop by a store like Costco or Best Buy and see 'em in person just to get a feel... Why a laptop, anyways? And for what purpose?

bmwracer wrote:
It was my belief that you needed at least a 400+ watt PSU to support any dual-core (or larger) CPU... Even more so if you plan to add more drives or upgrade video cards, etc... You might want to research/double-check this.

http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=PSU_Recommendations
Here it says the most important thing is the power from the 12V rail, not the overall wattage of the power supply. They seem to know their stuff.


There is a power calculator which seems to be saying the same thing.
http://www.extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp