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When it comes to the family Pc however I personally believe the technology giants like Intel, Amd, Hp and Dell for example are all missing the point when it comes to your average consumer.

A majority of computer users do not play games on their computers (they probably have a play station or a Wii), nor do they use massively processor hungry applications like computer aided design packages or finite element (fea) calculation packages.

The truth of the matter is that Pc technology and power is far outreaching the users real needs, lets face it, you probably have more raw processing capability sat in the average home than they had to send man into space in the early days!

One fact that is undeniable though is that when you go and buy your next Pc with all its raw computing power you will probably still need to by something extra to make it work efficiently within a short space of time.

A well rounded and efficient computer or laptop isn’t just about the processor speed, granted that does help but only up to a point. A good analogy would be why buy a sports car that is capable of over a hundred and fifty miles and hour when the most you will ever do is 90?

What we are in reality talking about here of course is the system memory.

As Pc power increases programs get more complex, and as they get more complex they use more computer memory.

The more programs you install even if only working in the background i.e. anti virus programs, music programs and system utilities the more memory is used and so on.

Simply put the more memory the programs have to access, the faster and more efficiently the Pc will work.

This is all well and good but the problem occurs when your computer runs out of memory and has to start using the hard drive as extended memory instead.

It’s a bit like putting a block of wood under your cars gas pedal, it will still accelerate but just not as quickly as it is really capable of.

Computer resellers really should be giving the best advice to there customers at point of sale rather than taking the quick buck on a quick sale especially at the budget end of the market.

After all lets face it, a little additional memory should not cost more than $50 – $100 extra and is a worthy investment if you plan to keep your hardware for more than a year, or have more than a handful of programs you want to load up.

Are computer resellers all to blame though? Expert opinion would say not , the computer manufactures should set a minimum level of memory in new systems given that they are well aware that budget machines memory levels are arguably barely adequate.

The positive side to all this is of course that there is a massive market in after sales computer memory which seems to grow ever stronger because of the need for more memory in a machine.

Computer memory upgrades are easily obtainable fortunately and something which you can do yourself. You can do an computer memory scan to ensure and guarantee that the memory is indeed correct for your system and fit it yourself when it arrives a few days later if ordered on line.

You can get more advice on computer repair services from the computer repair UK blog or their main website.

It’s time to retire your old PC and enjoy some of the latest and greatest technology out there. There is nothing like setting up your new shiny PC with that great looking LCD and a high speed internet connection ready to go. I’m sure you want nothing more then to stomp on your old computer and run over it a few times. Before you can enjoy your revenge for all the system errors of the past you need to grab all your files first.

When doing a XP to Vista Data transfer of files you have several options. The first thing you need to decide is do you want to transfer over just a few personal files, user accounts, or all of the above with a few of your programs that you lost the disc to. Only once you have decided that can you really choose a method for a computer to how to transfer files that suits you best.

If it’s only a few files you want then your job will be simple. Just burn the files onto a cd or go out and buy one of those cheap USB jump drives for 20 bucks and transfer your files that way. This method is only good for those that do not have a lot of files and more geared if you want a clean break from your old PC.

If you want your user accounts and custom settings along with your files then you have to use software to do this. The good news is Windows has a built in program called the Easy Transfer Wizard that is 100% free. You got to love that. You have several different methods of transferring the data over to the new system. If you have a network setup then that is the easiest way. If not then an External storage device like a USB hard drive or data transfer cable would be the next choice. Then CD’s and DVD’s. The down side is you can not transfer over programs or registry setting with this. For that you need to check out this file transfer software page. This is the only program on the market that will transfer over programs as well as anything else you want.

With the right tools and planning you can get the job done in no time at all. Be sure and run over you computer once for me. It may not of done me any harm but I’ll still enjoy it. Remember to hold onto your old hard drive if possible. It’s not all that hard to remove it from your computer. The reason for this is two fold. One so your data isn’t used by anyone and the other is just in case you forgot a file and need to get it back someday.

Take a piece of notebook paper and fold it in half. This is the approximate size of the ASUS Eee Subnotebook. You are holding a computer that is 7 x 6.5 x 1.4 inches. This computer is smaller than an average textbook, and a little larger than a Nintendo DS. It’s a notebook computer that is lightweight, about 2 lbs, and powerful. This small notebook is excellent for students, and for business travelers who don’t want to carry the weight of conventional laptops.

The ASUS Eee is developed by a partnership of Intel and AsusTek, a technology leader with one of the best R&D teams, committed to innovative digital technology. By 2007, one in three desktop PCs were powered with the ASUS motherboards. The team specialized in electromagnetic interference, acoustics and superb details that provide customer satisfactions. The ASUS notebooks are the first TCO’99-certified notebooks globally.

The laptops are endorsed by the One Laptop Per Child organization. The mission of the non-profit organization is “to empower the children of developing countries to learn by providing one connected laptop to every school-age child.” The size and capacity of these notebooks are excellent for educational software, allowing each child access to tools used to be connected with everyone.

The ASUS Eee 700 subnotebook computer series is the first subnotebook developed by ASUS. It was introduced in Taiwan October 16, 2007. Intel, ASUS partner, described the Eee PC as part of Intel’s “World Ahead” marketing, aimed to provide everyone the ability to own a PC. The price and size of the 700 are small compared to competitive devices, such as FlyBook or LG P100 series. Since October 13, 2007 ASUS has changed the specifications, and re-named the ASUS 700 product series as EeePC 8G, 4G, 4G Surf, and 2G Surf instead of the model numbers 700 and 701.

The price of the 700 series is very affordable. Pricing for 2G is USD$299, for the 4G Surf USD$349, for the 4G USD$399, for the 8G USD$499.

The ASUS Eee 900 Subnotebook Series was introduced in Hong-Kong on April 16, 2008. The 900 series started selling in the UK May 1, 2008 for £329 (approximately USD$650) and on May 12, 2008 in the US for USD$549. The 900 series dimensions are slightly larger than the precedent 70x models - measuring 225 × 165 × 35 mm (WxDxH), or 9″ x 6.5″ x 1.37″, and weighs approximately 2.21 lbs.

Have you every considered how many different types of computer users there are?In my opinion you could probably break them down into three distinct groups when it comes to a computer upgrade.

On the one hand you have the if it ain’t broke don’t fix it brigade who will quite happily carry on using their Pc for years and years until it finally give ups the ghost and there is no choice but to call in the local Computer maintenance technician.

Then you have the more interested computer user who most probably likes to keep up to date every couple of years, probably plays a few of last years games but does not really care for the latest and greatest.

And then of course you have the power users and boy do the computer components companies love these guys. Do they count the pennies? Well it seems not and many of them will spend more on their computer than on their car.

So how do the graphics card manufacturers feed the need? Yup you guessed it, they bring out an even more powerful graphics cards to help part these eager techno geeks (affectionate term) from their hard earned cash, and what do the games manufacturers do?

Well you guessed right, they make games that demand even more power and so the economic wheels of the computer hardware manufacturers move ever forward.

Now if you are one of those power hungry computer users you will undoubtedly by now be drooling at the mouth about NVIDIA’s latest offering. The GeForce 9800 GTX.

It would appear that the GeForce 9800 GTX whilst being a new generation of gaming card it is making use of the older already existing processing unit.

Surprisingly the uninitiated will equally be unaware of how much difference there can be between two different card manufacturers for what purports to be the same card.

Don’t take my word for it, pop over to tom’s hardware and check out some of the reviews. These guys really get into the thick of things when it comes to testing and really do distinguish the gold from the brass.

So my conclusion after reading the review on the GeForce 9800 GTX……I think I’ll wait a little longer yet because quite often when existing architecture is used there is a new breakthrough just around the corner that is just quite not ready enough for release.

But they have to release something in the interim otherwise they just might miss out on some market share (profit to you and I).

Article courtesy of Computer Repair UK, for all your computer support needs.

Your computer is a delicate device that is very complex. Most people never truly understand how the machine works and what it is capable of doing. It handles so much information and at such a lightening fast rate. You can make it faster though with a very cost effective update.

It can be your own version of the Bionic Woman. With an upgraded memory module, your desktop Pc can be bigger, faster and stronger. You will be amazed at the difference.

Here are two terms you will hear used often when talking about a computer memory module and it refers to the capabilities of each one. The first is a DIMM which are Dual In Line Memory Modules. A SIMM is Single In-line Memory Modules. The faster a computer or CPU can access the information by keeping memory in a cache, the quicker the machine actually is and will perform,this is quite often a very overlooked fact when choosing a new Pc.

The DIMM is used for a RAM, or a Random Access Memory upgrade. Desktop computers and notebooks need this RAM and is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to increase your memory. But you will need to know a few things before you can do the upgrade. First, a SIMM uses a 32 bit data path, whereas a DIMM uses a 64 bit data path. Initially, the DIMM is still the faster unit to have running.

If you are looking to replace the DIMM, then you need to know what you are currently using. You will have to add up your memory capacity by counting groups of chips. Chips are measured in bits so you will have to do a little math. The convert bits into bytes, the formula is the number of bits divided by 8 bytes. The resulting number is the amount of mega bytes that you are currently using.

Once you know the terms and understand how important a memory module is to how your computer runs, it is time to go find new chips or mother boards. You can stack the chips and boards to create a faster running machine. If you find that you cannot do this or do not know where to begin, then you can take your computer into a repair shop where they can perform the upgrades for you.

You can find more information about computer memory and computer support at Computer Repair UK the Uk’s No1 computer repair website.