Rugged Notebooks Guide

Every single time I turn on my computer MSE says it’s at risk. Unless I update it which takes about half an hour it refuses to protect me. Does it have anything to do with my internet because I’m using Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go (an extremely slow modem in the form of a USB) and I have to manually connect every time I log in. So it’s not connected by the time Microsoft Security Essentials starts so basically I’m not connected to the internet when I log in. Is that the problem or what and how can I fix it?

I was searching through google images for a wallpaper and when I clicked on one, fast antivirus 2011 popped up.I never knew it was a virus so I clicked it but I didn’t run it. I deleted it from my computer. I ran malwarebytes on quick scan and nothing showed up. I’m running it on full scan now but nothing seems to be wrong with my laptop. I need this laptop for my mobile computing class this September so I was wondering if there was anything else I could do to make sure my computer isn’t infected. I have microsoft security essentials, would that interfere with the scan? and Should I download rkill and run my computer in safemode after the full scan is finished? Please answer! I need to go to a mobile computing class in 2 days to set up my computer!

I want to use it mainly for internet connection. Also, I want to use Microsoft office and run the math program Maple. I want to use it to set up my ipod and also for dvds and burning cd’s. Since this will be my first, I’m looking for the cheapest one that will still give me good quality. What do you think I should get?

I want to make a computer technology company like Microsoft or Apple Inc., but I also want to join the United States Marine Corps. I’m not sure which to go for. So what do you guys think, computers or military?

I need to buy a Laptop computer, im thinking about a Dell Inspiron 15. Should the laptop alrady have Microsoft Office (Such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint), or do i need to buy a certain type of software and download it?

Well i just got this laptop from last christmas and it was fast for a few months but then it’s getting slower and slower.What should i do? Are there any recomended scans or software i should download to make my laptop faster?
~HP Pavillion dv5 Notebook PC
AMD Turion (TM) X2 Duel-Core Mobile RM-70 Microsoft Windows Vista *AND it’s 3 gigs.

Thank you.

- My laptop is windows XP
- the camera works but it is not clear and it can be open by using the microsoft default video

I use a desktop at the office and a notebook when I’m out of the office.

I use Adobe Creative Suite 3, and it was very easy to confirm (multiple times) with them that my license allows me to install and use CS3 on both my desktop and notebook, AS LONG AS BOTH ARE NOT BEING USED AT THE SAME TIME, which would mean there were multiple users.

However, getting information on this subject from Microsoft is not so easy.

Does anyone have a difinitive answer on this? Can I install MS Office on my desktop and notebook PCs as long as I’m the single user and never use both at the same time?

If you have an answer, can you back it up with a link to a microsoft document that addresses this issue?

I am thinking about purchasing a Lenovo computer for 0.

CAN YOU TELL ME IF I SHOULD BUY IT OR NOT?

The computer is called…
Lenovo 3000 N100 Notebook Computer with Intel Pentium dual core processor T2060.

~2048MB DDR memory
~120 GB hard drive
~double layer cd drive
~Microsoft Vista Home Premium
~Integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN
~15.4" Vibrantview screen

No i would buy this Lenovo laptop for 0 when it normally costs 00.
Do you think I should buy it?
***Would this computer be good for a mixture of gaming, schoolwork, as well as other things like pictures and movies.?

-> What the Program is: <-

http://laptop.org/en/index.shtml

Mission Statement: To create educational opportunities for the world’s poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power, connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. When children have access to this type of tool they get engaged in their own education. They learn, share, create, and collaborate. They become connected to each other, to the world and to a brighter future.

-> My Question: <-
Hi! I love the idea of this organization and I would LOVE to spend 0.00 and both get a laptop and give a laptop to someone in the 2nd and 3rd world but I’m wondering if it would be a computer that I could use or if I should give it to someone I know for x-mas.

I’m VERY confused about what the specs are for this system and was wondering if you could help me figure our if the laptop could, say, run QuickBooks and Microsoft Word or if it is just a “Look Stuff Up” sort of “Toy” as apposed to something that I could work with.

I’m NOT complaining… I’m just trying to figure out what it is capable of BEFORE I send the money because I want to know if it would be for ME or if I would give it to a friend or a friend’s child.

If I can’t use the one they will send me, I will donate 0.00 to them just because I am so thrilled with their goals. (And since the new version comes out in 2010, I will donate NOW and buy then perhaps…)

I saw about this organization back a year or two ago on 60 min’s… So I’m happy to see that they are still going strong!!

Thank you very much for any help you can provide.

-> The Specs of the device itself: <-

http://laptop.org/en/laptop/hardware/specs.shtml

Physical dimensions
Approximate dimensions: 242mm×228mm×32mm;
Approximate weight: 1.45KG with LiFeP battery; 1.58KG with NiMH battery;
Configuration: Convertible laptop with pivoting, reversible display; dirt- and moisture-resistant system enclosure; no fan.

Core electronics
CPU: x86-compatible processor with 64KB each L1 I and D cache; at least 128KB L2 cache; AMD Geode LX-700@0.8W (datasheet);
CPU clock speed: 433 Mhz;
ISA compatibility: Support for both the MMX and 3DNow! x86 instruction-set extensions; Athlon instruction set (including MMX and 3DNow! Enhanced) with additional Geode-specific instructions;
Companion chips: PCI and memory interface integrated with CPU; North Bridge: PCI and Memory Interface integrated with Geode CPU; AMD CS5536 South Bridge (datasheet);
Graphics controller: Integrated with Geode CPU; unified memory architecture;
Embedded controller: ENE KB3700 or ENE KB3700B;
DRAM memory: 256 MiB dynamic RAM;
Data rate: Dual — DDR333 — 166 Mhz;
1024KB SPI-interface flash ROM;
Mass storage: 1024 MiB SLC NAND flash, high-speed flash controller;
Drives: No rotating media;
CAFE ASIC (Camera, Flash Enabler chip, provides high-performance Camera, NAND FLASH and SD interfaces); Marvell 88ALP01: (CAFE specification).

Display
Liquid-crystal display: 7.5” Dual-mode TFT display;
Viewing area: 152.4mm × 114.3mm;
Resolution: 1200 (H) × 900 (V) resolution (200 DPI);
Monochrome display: High-resolution, reflective sunlight-readable monochrome mode; Color display: Standard-resolution, Quincunx-sampled, transmissive color mode;
LCD power consumption: 0.1 Watt with backlight off; 0.2–1.0 Watt with backlight on;
The display-controller chip (DCON) with memory that enables the display to remain live with the processor suspended; the display and this chip are the basis of our extremely low power architecture; the display controller chip also enables de-swizzling and anti-aliasing in color mode.

Integrated peripherals
Keyboard: 80+ keys, 1.0mm stroke; sealed rubber-membrane key-switch assembly;
Keyboard layout details;
Keyboard layout pictures: international, Thai, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, West African, Urdu, Mongolian, Cyrillic, Amharic;
Gamepad: Two sets of four-direction cursor-control keys;
Touchpad: Dual capacitance/resistive touchpad; supports written-input mode; ALPS Electric Dual capacitive/resistive touchpad;
Audio: AC97-compatible audio audio subsystem; internal stereo speakers and amplifier; internal monophonic microphone; jacks for external headphones and microphone; Analog Devices AD1888 and Analog Devices SSM2211 for audio amplification;
Wireless networking: Integrated 802.11b/g (2.4GHz) interface; 802.11s (Mesh) networking supported; dual adjustable, rotating coaxial antennas; supports diversity reception; capable of mesh operation when CPU is powered down; Marvell Libertas 88W8388 controller and 88W8015 radio;
Status indicators: Power, battery, WiFi (2); visible when lid is open or closed; microphone in-use and camera in-use visible when lid is open;
Video camera: integrated color vision camera; 640×480 resolution at 30FPS; Omnivision OV7670.

External connectors
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