Computers and Related Hardware/Software

bmwracer wrote:
Yup, in a lot of netbooks... Gives them speed and extraordinary battery life: 6-8 hours.

They're pricey, but like anything, their popularity and competition will drive the prices down. :victory:

Yeah I hear they are really fast with data transfer and all. :)

Tu_triky wrote:Yeah I hear they are really fast with data transfer and all. :)

Yup... nanosecond access vs. milliseconds... That's a factor of 1M.

bmwracer wrote:
Yup... nanosecond access vs. milliseconds... That's a factor of 1M.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO2K0ZXPpc

Tu_triky wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpO2K0ZXPpc

Good comparison... Though I'd thought it'd be even faster. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Good comparison... Though I'd thought it'd be even faster. :sweat:

Well you certainly know more about such things than I do!


In any case, I just installed my Lexmark S605 wi-fi printer to replace a troublesome HP all-in-one that was connected to my PC via USB. Setup was a breeze and the print quality is really good. I'm really happy so far.

Easy setup, affordable price, and good quality prints in a wireless package. WIN :D

Tu_triky wrote:Well you certainly know more about such things than I do!


In any case, I just installed my Lexmark S605 wi-fi printer to replace a troublesome HP all-in-one that was connected to my PC via USB. Setup was a breeze and the print quality is really good. I'm really happy so far.

Easy setup, affordable price, and good quality prints in a wireless package. WIN :D

Is the Lexmark and all-in-one as well?

I've always thought those all-in-ones were only average in comparison to hardware that just does one thing... Sort of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

bmwracer wrote:
Is the Lexmark and all-in-one as well?

Yes.

I've always thought those all-in-ones were only average in comparison to hardware that just does one thing... Sort of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

You're probably right. But as far as utility is concerned, for the price I think it's suitable for me who uses it primarily for personal use and some light home office duty.

Tu_triky wrote:You're probably right. But as far as utility is concerned, for the price I think it's suitable for me who uses it primarily for personal use and some light home office duty.

Of course, now that I say that, the Consumer Reports that I'm flipping through tests a ton of all-in-ones and only a few dedicated printers. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Of course, now that I say that, the Consumer Reports that I'm flipping through tests a ton of all-in-ones and only a few dedicated printers. :beaten:

I guess it's about what's popular out there...you know with the convergence of technologies...people seem to want things that do more, take up less space, and cost less

Tu_triky wrote:I guess it's about what's popular out there...you know with the convergence of technologies...people seem to want things that do more, take up less space, and cost less

Yup.

Might brother's probably looking into an all-in-one, now that his Canon printer has apparently died.

bmwracer wrote:
Yup.

Might brother's probably looking into an all-in-one, now that his Canon printer has apparently died.

There are so many choices it's hard to pick, really. A bit overwhelming and when you read the user reviews after reading the "expert reviews" it seems hard to reconcile both categories of reviews sometimes...

Tu_triky wrote:There are so many choices it's hard to pick, really. A bit overwhelming and when you read the user reviews after reading the "expert reviews" it seems hard to reconcile both categories of reviews sometimes...

I usually take user reviews with a grain of salt, particularly if they're all pro or all con...

bmwracer wrote:
I usually take user reviews with a grain of salt, particularly if they're all pro or all con...

Yeah, I guess you have to...I guess you have to do your research and try to make an informed purchase, as with most things...sometimes it seems like an educated guess though. :sweat:

Tu_triky wrote:Yeah, I guess you have to...I guess you have to do your research and try to make an informed purchase, as with most things...sometimes it seems like an educated guess though. :sweat:

Checked out several of the all-in-ones at Costco while I was waiting on my tires... Looks like all of 'em have wireless capability... And pretty cheap, around $100-$150. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:I've always thought those all-in-ones were only average in comparison to hardware that just does one thing... Sort of a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

Yeah, that's probably true, I'd agree. But for the average person the all-in-one machines get the job done. I've had my Canon all-in-one for about 6 yrs without any issues. :victory:

bmwracer wrote:
Checked out several of the all-in-ones at Costco while I was waiting on my tires... Looks like all of 'em have wireless capability... And pretty cheap, around $100-$150. :victory:

Sounds about right. My Lex was 129....

Tu_triky wrote:Sounds about right. My Lex was 129....

From......?

bmwracer wrote:
From......?

Sorry, www.Lexmark.com

Tu_triky wrote:Sorry, www.Lexmark.com

You bought it from their website?

bmwracer wrote:
You bought it from their website?

Actually I did.