I am getting a Compaq Presario V3000Z series for Christmas?
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yes.. hp compaq presario v3000z come in in with built-in wireless.. and yes, you need a wireless router. but you also can use cable to connect to router or etc.\n\n"Also, can I use my wireless router anywhere as long as there is another router that is not password-protected?".. Yes.. :)\n\nbut, after you start the OS, you might not find the program for the laptop (wireless hardware only i think). so, you should go to www.hp.com and find a driver for that hardware.
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Go to Pricewatch or Geeks.com and get a USB 2 card and install it.
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Dear friend,\n\nYou have not specified your requirement for the computer use and the location, which both depends.\n\nIf its for your home use go for 2nd hand no prob\n\nBut for business purpose pls buy new one with atleast \n\n2.4 - 3.0 GHz, 512+ Ram, 915 GLV board, 17" monitor, DVD Combo (Writer if u need it).\n\nIf any else u require pls feel free to ask
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hi\n\nthat will be displayed in the sticker which has comes with your motherboard box.from ther u can see and connect
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Check this site out: http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/upgrade1.htm\n\nPurchase upgrades from http://www.pcupgrade.co.uk/ or http://www.watford.co.uk
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I had a good experience with Compaq.  My GF spilled water on my notebook.  It wouldn't turn on.  It was only a few months old.  Sent it back to Compaq (they sent me a shipping label with postage), they replaced the motherboard and upgraded a few things inside.  Then they shipped it back.  Didn't cost me a cent.  Turnaround time was about 10 days.  I've bought another Compaq since then.
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just open your laptop and bring it to frys or best buy and ask for the ram you want and show them your system...just plug it in where the long boards on the main board are plugged in...it's that easy really...
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You could upgrade the processor.  The highest processor you can upgrade to is a Pentium 233 MMX (the last model before Intel moved to the Pentium II format).  It's not much of an upgrade but it's up to you if it's worth the time to learn how to do it.  Money shouldn't be a probably as the 233 MMX probably goes for $5 or less on ebay or some flea market.\n\nTo open the Presario case, there are probably some screws on the left hand side in the rear (when looking directly at the front).  They secure the left panel to the case and consists of two (maybe three) screws.  If you tug at the left panel by pushing it towards the back and it still doesn't open, it might be a U-shaped cover and you'll need to unscrew the screws on the right panel on the rear.  Again, this may vary as different vendors had different ways to take the cover off.  I know that Sony desktops at the time didn't use screws but had pressure mechanisms that held the panel in place.
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what model pc is it ie compaq etc...
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There are usually directions on the reciept for the mail-in-rebate. Most of them require a UPC (that bar-code thingy) from the item, so you'll have to cut that off of the box the laptop came in. You'll need to send a copy of the reciept, too, and probably the filled out rebate form (which you should have gotten with your reciept - if you didn't, go back to Circuit City and ask for it). \n\nI highly recommend that you make a copy of everything before you mail it in. I've gotten stiffed on rebates before - CompUSA just never sent me rebates from stuff I bought on Black Friday, for example - and because I didn't have a fully copy of everything I sent in, there's nothing I can do. Bummer. \n\nAnyway, congrats on your new purchase!
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you didn' specify wether you have Windows XP Pro or Home. aniways get your laptop to the nearest Compaq retailer or service center
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Try it here.\nhttp://store.yahoo.com/impactcomputersmiami/220807-001.html\nor just google it http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=220807-001+and+Compaq
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Depends on what you do really. if you just use it for basic word processing, its probably not a big deal. but if you use it for more intense things such as development or gaming, then yes, its really time for an upgrade. The processor of the new model you mentioned will be roughly 3 to 4 times more powerful. Even more maybe since your computer is kind of old. Also look at RAM (memory) and you should get at least 512 mb 600 mhz. However, your computer way obsolete when it comes to power. But like I said, depending on what you do, it may not be an issue.
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You need to post your motherboard model and probably serial number to get someone to answer that for you.
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Check this faq: http://www.newegg.com/CustomerService/FAQDetail.asp?Module=4
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As far as I can tell, on the mother board.\n\nI did see add-on sound and video upgrade packages at BestBuy the other day. As I don't have a laptop anymore I didn't pay a lot of attention to them or the pricing. Check them and CompUSA  and ask for add-on video upgrades. I beleive it was from ATI and was USB pluggable.\n\nGood luck.
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Go to www.stupidcheapcomputers.net.  I buy all of my stuff from them, and everything is Vista ready.  Vista is going to make all of these "bargain" computers that you can buy at Wal-Mart, Circuit City, etc. JUNK when it is released in January.\n\nI bought a complete, new system from them with a warranty for LESS than it would cost me to build it myself or order a custom one from the manufacturer.  You can use my frequent buyer code: ATX926.  That will get an additional 10% discount at checkout.\n\nI have NEVER had any problems with anything that they have sold me and their customer service is outstanding.  Those guys blow my mind.\n\nThey had a system that was designed from the ground up to be a high end graphics/gaming system (their XW9300 series) for less than $800.  You can't beat that.\n\nGood luck!