I just baught a new hp pavilion dv2188ea laptop, what can i do on it? how do i get the most out of it?
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It looked fun, so you bought it, and now you're not sure what to do with it!  You poor thing!\n\nOkay, here's a few things to try:\n\nFind online tutorials for HTML, download a text editor, and learn how to make your own website!  Whip out that browser and go wild on Google looking for stuff you can't find in the library!  You can watch movie clips --and sometimes full movies at various sites (that is, if you've got a fast connection, not dialup)!  Look around message boards to goof around on!  Learn how to program!  Start your own AP magazine with your friends and family!  Buy and sell on eBay and see if you can start your own business!  Find super-cheap products you just can't get locally!\n\nNet's the limit, and you need to make the best of your search engines.  Big ones:\n\nhttp://www.google.com/\nhttp://www.yahoo.com/\nhttp://www.msn.com/\n\nOr try http://www.dmoz.org/ for a huge directory of web sites.
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Download the software off the HP website.\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=60096&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&submit.y=0&submit.x=0%E2%8C%A9=en&cc=us
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Depends on what you are comparing them to.  Also, what year computer/laptop are you comparing.\n\nIf you were to compare my 2000 VAIO to my 2006 HP, it sucks, but if you compare my 2000 VAIO to a 1997 Dell, the VAIO win's, hands down.\n\nDon't base your decision on what brand it is, when buying a new computer.  Make sure it can do what you want it to do, and more, so you don't have to buy a new on in a year.\n\nHave a high processor speed (2.0GHz or higher), plenty of RAM (512MB and higher), if you have a camcorder, see what kind of connections it has (USB or FireWire).  A CD Burner/DVD burner (Most new computers come with a DVD burner.  Check www.videohelp.com to see what kind of DVD's your player will read, + or -)...\n\nIf you have a digital camera with a memory card, some computers even have built in card readers, freeing up a USB slot.\n\nIf you watch movies on your computer, or play games, you might want to get one that has surround sound...\n\nRemember, don't get one because it's cheap, get one that will do what you want it to do 2 years from now.
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HP dv6000t\nIntel(R) Core(TM) Solo processor T1350 (1.86 GHz\n512MB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm) \nIntel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Core \n80GB 5400RPM for= $668.99\n\nI won't buy any until when vista is out. That why i'm going to return my laptop to get it.
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First of all, you need to to know what are the functions you want in a laptop. In other words, you must know what will you be doing with your laptop. \n\nOf course, if your budget is not a major problem I'm sure the salesperson can help you in choosing the right one for your needs. The first laptop I bought doesn't have the function to burn music into the disc so I have to buy an external CD burner. \n\nSo, you should shop around, read about different kinds of laptop and its functions or ask for opinion from friends who are well-versed in computer.
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Follow the instructions on the manual.  Also email HP.com\n\nLC
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The very first thing you do is sit down and write a list of all the things you want to do on the computer. Then go over the list and edit out all the things you put on the list that you know YOU'RE NOT REALLY GOING TO DO!\n\nThen go to a responsable computer store and talk (not buying anything yet) to someone there and get an idea of what's available in your price range. Then go online and see what online stores and manufactures are offering........Ask questions. The one piece of advice I always give is to only buy a computer that has some flexablity for upgrading in the future. (extra slots for cards etc)
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Purchase a new computer, u'll receive manual for each and every part like motherboard, cpu, etc. This will help you learn a lot
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a Pentium M? unfortunately, that is too old to be able to do much with. you should look into getting a newer computer.
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I'm aware of only the Villagetronic VTBook PCMCIA graphics card. You can get info at the link below.\n\nOne way to improve your laptop's display performance is to increase the laptop's memory. Since most laptops use shared memory, increasing the general purpose memory increases the display memory. (When I went from 512 MB to 1 GB on my Toshiba laptop, the video memory went from 64 MB to 128 MB. I know because I checked.) This will give you a little better display performance.\n\nGood luck!
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go to the HP website listed below\n\nyou may want to go to this HP site to check and make sure you have the correct model (which I have listings for at the above sites) \nhttp://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=support\n\nthis HP site will take you to Setup and Install (your HP model) \nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/setupCategory?lc=en&cc=us&lang=en&dlc=en&product=1128297\n\nthis HP site will take you to the Manuals - download the manual and check the - User guide OR Setup guide \nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?lc=en&cc=us&lang=en&dlc=en&product=1128297&\n\nthis HP site will take you to - how to scan \nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?rule=2343&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=1128297&lang=en\n\ngood luck
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If it is a brand new laptop or if it is under warranty then the easiest solution is to take it back.  \n\nHowever, if you fell it is overheatingcheck to see if all the vents are clear, if not try unblocking them.  Aquick blast of air or vacum cleaner should do the trick.  If still overheating then the CPU cooler fan will be faulty.  Usually when CPU overheats it shuts down.  Not freezes.\n\nFaulty memory seems like a culprit.  Did you change anything  recently? Install software etc??\n\nCheck to see from the Windows Task Manager what processes and programs are running?  Stop unnecessary ones and monitor CPU memory usage.\n\nUse or run Anti Virus program and program like SpyBot or AdAware to see what they report.  whether there are malicious programs running without your knowledge.
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If you will be using your laptop for multimedia applications i.e. music, graphics, video, etc. I would suggest spending a little more money on a Mac.  If you're going to use it for everyday tasks without lots of high-end graphics and gaming applications you will find that you get more from a HP machine than most others.  HP generally provides more in the hardware and preoloaded software area as well as after market support than many other manufacturers.  Before buying a new laptop determine what your needs are and purchase the machine that slightly exceeds your demands.  You'll be much more satisfied with your computer if you do this.  Also consider buying screen coverage.  If you crack or otherwise damage your screen, it can cost as much as a new laptop to replace.  Good luck!
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You can get an hp pavilion from PC Richards for like $700 or you  can catch it on sale. You can also go to Comp.USA
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Well you did not ention your processor spee, nevertheless i guess your system will catch up easily with windows vista and probably you dont need an upgade, if u want one, go for graphics card.. sum 256 mb by NVIDIAprobaly above 7200 , that will boost up your performance with windows vista cuz its looks r gr8 n better graphics is required...\nmy pc has a very basic config of just 2.26 ghz celeronD, with 256 mb DDR 333 memory n 80 GB seagate barracuda PATA harddisk and VIA P4m800-m mainboard with only 32 mb of internal graphics memeory,,, n it carries on vista well except windows aero func.. now al u need is upgrade graphics, if u wish n u can also use a USB 2.0 falsh disk to speed up ur computer by virtually adding ram to it... mail me for more info
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Take it to Best Buy "Geek Squad"...they will be able to help you transfer your data to your new laptop ...if you get it from them.
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re install your drivers and then go to HP and download the update drive for it or go to driver.com!