Now this sounds like great electronic gadget. At least I hoped it was going to be. I purchased the LapLink PC mover new on ebay for a reasonable price.
I bought it knowing I was getting my new laptop (which by the way I received and love it), and wanted an easy way to transfer files from my old laptop to my new one.
The PC mover not only can move files but also programs from the old computer to the new one. It also came with an easy transfer USB cable.
This is where my problems started. My old laptop has only USB 1.1 drives, my new one of course has USB 2.0 drives. The cable only supports USB 2.0. I tried to find a transfer cable that could transfer files from USB 1.1 to 2.0 but apparently it can't be done. I even tried an extension cable that speeds up a USB 1.1 and is compatible with all USB drives unless the drives don't match.
So I spend the good part of a day trying to get the transfer cables to work. But, LapLink can also transfer files and programs over a network.
I then try to set up a local network between my two laptops. I succeed at doing this and both laptops show I have them on my local network, so I then try to transfer files and programs from my old laptop to my new laptop and everything seems to be going okay, but the the PC Mover program cannot locate my new computer. I spend hours trying to do this and I can't get it to work.
But,,,,, LapLink PC Mover has a third option..... you can transfer your files and programs through files. PC Mover gathers all your files and programs and you save them at 600 mb per file, I use a usb stick, and transfer the files from the old computer to the new one, 17 times. I copied absolutely everything I had on my old computer to my new one. Before I unload the Moving Truck, I realized I don't want everything from my old computer on my new one, it's just too much stuff I don't need most of it anymore. This method doesn't let you choose what to transfer and not to transfer, So I decide that's it I give up.
If you are looking for a program that will move everything from your old pc to your new pc and both have USB 2.0, it's a great gadget. It is different than anything else out there because it can move actual programs not just files.
Be aware it may not be as easy as it seems, specifically if you can't use the transfer cable.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
GPS Systems
Up until recently I didn't think I needed a GPS system. I know the Greater Vancouver area quite well and can usually find new locations quite easily.
I've always thought GPS navigation systems were just that. An electronic gadget that gives you directions to places you do not know how to find. So why would I want one other than it was a new electronic gadget for me to play with.
A co-worker showed me his new GPS gadget and what it could do and that was it, I wanted one.
What really caught my eye was the price tag for this gadget. I knew that all the well known name brand GPS systems were quite expensive. And although I love electronic gadgets, I'm not prepared to pay allot of money for them. I'm always looking for what I consider a deal.
This little gadget I think is quite amazing. The brand name is quite new although the manufacturer is CarPoint which has been around quite awhile. They actually make navigation systems that are installed by vehicle manufacturers. I believe this is the first time they have put out a product to sell directly to the consumer. Apparently it has been selling really well in other countries other than Canada and the U.S.
XRoad is the brand name of this product. It originally sold for $156.00 but for some reason you can't find anyone who has them. I bought my Xroad 4150 on Ebay for $168.00 which is still a very good price (it was new, still in the original packaging).
This electronic gadget isn't just a GPS. It's an MP3 player, has bluetooth, so you can use your cell phone hands-free, plus you can load AVI files (movie and tv files) onto the 2 Gig SD card. It's a whole entertainment system for your vehicle. It even has a couple of games you can play on it.
As far as the GPS, it has pre-loaded maps of Canada and the U.S. It can find almost anything you need to find and direct you to it. For instance, there is a service category if you are looking for a gas station it will list all the gas stations you are closest to by name and address. The entertainment section has things like casinos and will list all the casinos for that area and give you the directions and addresses. Restaurants, the same thing. It has a POI (Points of Interest) section that lists all the points of interest in that particular area.
It really is amazing. Any other system that has this kind of capability, believe me, costs as much as three times what I paid for this electronic gadget.
I have a feeling that when it does become available again the price tag is going to be much higher.
I've always thought GPS navigation systems were just that. An electronic gadget that gives you directions to places you do not know how to find. So why would I want one other than it was a new electronic gadget for me to play with.
A co-worker showed me his new GPS gadget and what it could do and that was it, I wanted one.
What really caught my eye was the price tag for this gadget. I knew that all the well known name brand GPS systems were quite expensive. And although I love electronic gadgets, I'm not prepared to pay allot of money for them. I'm always looking for what I consider a deal.
This little gadget I think is quite amazing. The brand name is quite new although the manufacturer is CarPoint which has been around quite awhile. They actually make navigation systems that are installed by vehicle manufacturers. I believe this is the first time they have put out a product to sell directly to the consumer. Apparently it has been selling really well in other countries other than Canada and the U.S.
XRoad is the brand name of this product. It originally sold for $156.00 but for some reason you can't find anyone who has them. I bought my Xroad 4150 on Ebay for $168.00 which is still a very good price (it was new, still in the original packaging).
This electronic gadget isn't just a GPS. It's an MP3 player, has bluetooth, so you can use your cell phone hands-free, plus you can load AVI files (movie and tv files) onto the 2 Gig SD card. It's a whole entertainment system for your vehicle. It even has a couple of games you can play on it.
As far as the GPS, it has pre-loaded maps of Canada and the U.S. It can find almost anything you need to find and direct you to it. For instance, there is a service category if you are looking for a gas station it will list all the gas stations you are closest to by name and address. The entertainment section has things like casinos and will list all the casinos for that area and give you the directions and addresses. Restaurants, the same thing. It has a POI (Points of Interest) section that lists all the points of interest in that particular area.
It really is amazing. Any other system that has this kind of capability, believe me, costs as much as three times what I paid for this electronic gadget.
I have a feeling that when it does become available again the price tag is going to be much higher.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
What Laptop is best for you?
When looking for a laptop you need to know what you are going to use it for. Are you going to use it for surfing the internet, playing games, sending emails, or maybe doing some work at home, or possibly setting up and managing your personal finances.
There are so many choices out there, you need to be prepared for what exactly you want your laptop to be capable of doing.
Any of the laptops out there can do the basics such as email, surfing the internet etc. but you want to know what software comes pre-loaded on the laptop.
I recently bought a laptop for my 77 year old father, who had been using an old desktop computer for playing games. He was getting a little frustrated because he had loaded quite a few games on it over the years and it was slowing down any time he would play his games. The games took longer to load. The actual games were slower than when he originally played them.
I explained that he had more games than the computer could handle. The computer memory wasn't big enough to handle all the new games he kept loading.
So my brother and I bought him a new laptop for Christmas. He was thrilled. We loaded all of his games on it and he was happy that everything was so fast at loading and when he played.
His new laptop is capable of doing far more than play games but really that's all he uses it for.
We tried to get him to email family and friends, many in his age group are now using email and surfing the internet, but after showing him how easy it is, he still just plays his games.
What I noticed when first setting it up for him was that the Vista Operating System had all kinds of software for trial. You get 60 days, I think it was to try the software, but if you want it installed on your computer you had to pay for it. Allot of the software like Microsoft Office is quite expensive.
I myselft don't like the new Vista Operating System. I much prefer Windows XP, which is why haven't bought a new laptop for myself. Every new system has Vista as the operating system.
Recently while surfing around on Ebay I found a new small laptop (12 inch screen) made in Hong Kong. It has everything I have been looking for, an Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 , the processor is 1830 MHz, 2000 MB Ram, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW, Integrated Intel 802.11b/g Wireless, Integrated Realtek AL C883, Built in Loudhailer, Integrated Intel GMA X3100, but best of all it has Windows XP Professional, plus Microsoft Office 2003.
This laptop is made in China and the brand name is Hasee. I haven't got is yet as it has just been shipped, and I have now idea how long it takes to receive a package from China.
I am looking forward to getting it, as it cost me probably one third of what I would pay for any other brand name laptop with the same components.
Anyone who is going to purchase a laptop can go into any of the major box stores, BestBuy, Future Shop, Staples, to name a few, and talk to any sales person the computer department, explain what you want your laptop to be able to do for you and they will show you many brands that can handily live up to your expectations.
There are so many choices out there, you need to be prepared for what exactly you want your laptop to be capable of doing.
Any of the laptops out there can do the basics such as email, surfing the internet etc. but you want to know what software comes pre-loaded on the laptop.
I recently bought a laptop for my 77 year old father, who had been using an old desktop computer for playing games. He was getting a little frustrated because he had loaded quite a few games on it over the years and it was slowing down any time he would play his games. The games took longer to load. The actual games were slower than when he originally played them.
I explained that he had more games than the computer could handle. The computer memory wasn't big enough to handle all the new games he kept loading.
So my brother and I bought him a new laptop for Christmas. He was thrilled. We loaded all of his games on it and he was happy that everything was so fast at loading and when he played.
His new laptop is capable of doing far more than play games but really that's all he uses it for.
We tried to get him to email family and friends, many in his age group are now using email and surfing the internet, but after showing him how easy it is, he still just plays his games.
What I noticed when first setting it up for him was that the Vista Operating System had all kinds of software for trial. You get 60 days, I think it was to try the software, but if you want it installed on your computer you had to pay for it. Allot of the software like Microsoft Office is quite expensive.
I myselft don't like the new Vista Operating System. I much prefer Windows XP, which is why haven't bought a new laptop for myself. Every new system has Vista as the operating system.
Recently while surfing around on Ebay I found a new small laptop (12 inch screen) made in Hong Kong. It has everything I have been looking for, an Intel Core 2 Duo T5550 , the processor is 1830 MHz, 2000 MB Ram, 160 GB Hard Drive, DVD+/-RW, Integrated Intel 802.11b/g Wireless, Integrated Realtek AL C883, Built in Loudhailer, Integrated Intel GMA X3100, but best of all it has Windows XP Professional, plus Microsoft Office 2003.
This laptop is made in China and the brand name is Hasee. I haven't got is yet as it has just been shipped, and I have now idea how long it takes to receive a package from China.
I am looking forward to getting it, as it cost me probably one third of what I would pay for any other brand name laptop with the same components.
Anyone who is going to purchase a laptop can go into any of the major box stores, BestBuy, Future Shop, Staples, to name a few, and talk to any sales person the computer department, explain what you want your laptop to be able to do for you and they will show you many brands that can handily live up to your expectations.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Latest and Greatest Electronic Gadgets
What are the latest electronic gadgets being created and sold in North America and for that matter around the world right now?
There are so many new electronic gadgets being developed, enhanced, tweaked for speed and efficiency coming onto the market every day. We the consumer are always looking for new electronic gadgets to help us navigate through our ever busy lives.
The busier our lives get the more we look for something to help us manage our work lives, home lives, and even students are forever looking for the newest electronic gadgets to assist with their education.
We need computers to stay in touch with family and friends. We started with desk top computers and still use them when we are at home and need access to the Internet and email. Now becoming even more popular, are laptop computers so we can take them wherever we go. With built-in wifi we can get access to same places we used have to be at home or work to get access.
With computers we can do almost everything on line that we at one time had to do in person. For example, instead of going to the bank to pay bills, we now can do it in minutes over the Internet and in many cases set up accounts to automatically pay our bills regularly without having to do it every month.
We can file our income tax online, and if we are entitled to a refund we get it much faster with direct deposit.
There are so many things that can be done with computers that allow us to save time by not having to be somewhere in person to get it done.
With the prices coming down on so many electronic gadgets, more and more consumers are able to afford them either as first time buyers or buyers looking for better quality, faster, with the latest software programs and of course gaming. (It's not only kids that like to play games!)
I would say that laptop computers are the number one electronic gadgets being purchased all around the world.
In my next post we will look at how to choose the laptop that is right for you and your budget.
In the meantime take a look at this little electronic gadget.
TV Silencer, mutes your TV when the phone rings
There are so many new electronic gadgets being developed, enhanced, tweaked for speed and efficiency coming onto the market every day. We the consumer are always looking for new electronic gadgets to help us navigate through our ever busy lives.
The busier our lives get the more we look for something to help us manage our work lives, home lives, and even students are forever looking for the newest electronic gadgets to assist with their education.
We need computers to stay in touch with family and friends. We started with desk top computers and still use them when we are at home and need access to the Internet and email. Now becoming even more popular, are laptop computers so we can take them wherever we go. With built-in wifi we can get access to same places we used have to be at home or work to get access.
With computers we can do almost everything on line that we at one time had to do in person. For example, instead of going to the bank to pay bills, we now can do it in minutes over the Internet and in many cases set up accounts to automatically pay our bills regularly without having to do it every month.
We can file our income tax online, and if we are entitled to a refund we get it much faster with direct deposit.
There are so many things that can be done with computers that allow us to save time by not having to be somewhere in person to get it done.
With the prices coming down on so many electronic gadgets, more and more consumers are able to afford them either as first time buyers or buyers looking for better quality, faster, with the latest software programs and of course gaming. (It's not only kids that like to play games!)
I would say that laptop computers are the number one electronic gadgets being purchased all around the world.
In my next post we will look at how to choose the laptop that is right for you and your budget.
In the meantime take a look at this little electronic gadget.
TV Silencer, mutes your TV when the phone rings
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