The RAM you linked is Non-ECC; you were correct in assuming most computer memory is Non-ECC. Usually servers are the only things I've noticed that come standard with ECC memory.
Linux is simply not an option for a majority of computer users. I'm not going to install Linux on my parent's PC because all they want is a simple GUI, plug & play support for all their hardware, and compatibility for major software. OS X offers that, but the current price/perfomance ratio of...
Better yet, skin it with StyleXP (I'm using the Dynamine skin). Get Y'z Dock. Do Black Viper's services config, and his other XP tweaks as well. Other basic things, like setting a static swap-file size, running BootVis, etc. I just got my laptop about a month ago, for school as well...
I don't see how an increase in MS profits equates with an increase in Xbox hardware. They still lose money on each unit sold. They might be making a small profit with games and licensing, but not enough to recoup losses on the Xbox Live! front. Any and all Microsoft profits have to do with...
Just got my notebook this morning, and here are some quick thoughts: Pros: *Bee-Yoo-Tee-Full screen. I got the WSXGA 1680x1050, and besides one dead pixel near the bottom right corner of the screen, this thing is perfect. Excellent viewing angles, great brightness, sharp text, and NO...
More X1000 reviews: Laptop Magazine TechTV SharpMatrix I'm not saying IBMs and Dells are better or worse; issues arise with nearly all of them. The issues for the X1000 so far seem to be driver conflicts that have been easily resolved. Concerning laptop build-quality, I was actually...