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Just Got my laptop

  • 24-08-2007 11:31am
    #1
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,433 ✭✭✭✭


    So I just received my new laptop there, Dell Vostro 1500...

    Oh, it's pretty & stuff...

    Question is, what should I do? I'm gonna install MS Office (remove works) & probably install Avast! (remove the mcafee trial)

    Anything else i should do with it to start with? Security wise and stuff...

    (it's running vista ultimate btw)


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  • #2
    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,504 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    install AVG instead of Avast...


    miles better


  • #3
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    someone will give you the link to it (i'm in work) but run it through the dell de-crappifier.


  • #4
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,433 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    Cremo wrote:
    someone will give you the link to it (i'm in work) but run it through the dell de-crappifier.
    What the hell is the Dell de-crappifier???

    And is AVG defo better than avast!?? Speed wise i'm talking...


  • #5
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    dulpit wrote:
    What the hell is the Dell de-crappifier???

    And is AVG defo better than avast!?? Speed wise i'm talking...
    http://www.protista.com/143003/Dell+Decrapifier.htm

    basically removes the bits of crap that dell install on your laptop that basically makes it run like a three legged dog out of the box.


  • #6
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,433 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    I'd be far more comfortable removing stuff on my own, instead of using some 3rd party app... Thanks though...


    Just downloaded the Ultimate bonus game (some poker thing) wonder if it's any good...


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  • #7
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    what specs has your laptop got?


  • #8
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,838 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    If I were you I'd just do a complete format and just reinstall things you need. AVG, Adaware, Media player classic, winamp, open office, 7 zip are among the essentials for me. All free and all well capable programs:)


  • #9
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,433 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    Sephiroth_dude wrote:
    what specs has your laptop got?

    Dell Vostro 1500
    Windows Vista Ultimate
    Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz, 800MHz, 4MB L2 Cache
    256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    2GB RAM
    160GB Hard Drive...


    It's lovely... :D


  • #10
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    nice....pity your graphics card aint 512mb though,is that more powerful that 7950gtx?thats the one i have im my xps :)


  • #11
    WellyJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭WellyJ


    Sephiroth_dude wrote:
    nice....pity your graphics card aint 512mb though,is that more powerful that 7950gtx?thats the one i have im my xps :)

    The 7950GTX is a more powerful GPU.

    But the 8600M GT is DirectX 10 compatible.


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  • #12
    pedroj
    Closed Accounts Posts: 144 ✭✭pedroj


    WellyJ wrote:
    But the 8600M GT is DirectX 10 compatible.

    True but it has crap specks n processing ability...if u look at benchmarks alot of the 7000 Go range outperform the 8600m gt

    http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

    Only thing goin for it is its directx 10 cred but its the first batch of nvidia cards to be released as such and im sure their will be far more powerful ones released by xmas if you can hold out til then...

    direct x 10 games wont even be using the full capabilities of the direct x 10 application until then and dr wont b any direct x only games for another year or so id say

    if only laptops were as easy as desktops to upgrade graphic cards ;)


  • #13
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,782 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    pedroj wrote:
    if only laptops were as easy as desktops to upgrade graphic cards ;)

    Dam Straight!id say im gonna have to buy a laptop or build a new computer next yr :(


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