Minggu, 07 Juli 2013

Which Desktop should I get?

Q. Difference between these two desktops?
They are both Dell XPS 8500. Which one should I get? There is a 50 $ price difference.
First One-
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.

1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics

Feature 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.

Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.

Built-in Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.

There is also Internal high-definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MaxxAudio
IT is 749.99 $.

Here is the other one.
3rd Gen Intel® Core� i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core� i5 processor

Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Lets you create custom DVDs and CDs.
1TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. The 16MB cache provides enhanced performance.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics
Feature 1GB DDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
19-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard micro, RD MultiMediaCard Plus and Compact Flash I/II formats.
Also supports SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive formats.
4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 + LE interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials.

THERE is also
Integrated 7.1-channel with Waves MaxxAudio

THIS one is 679.99$






Which one should I get? I am really confused. Can u also tell me the difference between the two Ethernet types, GDDR5 vs DDR5 and the sound systems and also are the hard drive speeds make any difference with SATA and SATA III. At last and tell me which one is bang for the buck. Thank you in advance. Please describe of why you know.

A. The $679.99 desktop seems to be a better buy since it has a memory card reader. The addition of a memory card reader allows you to read memory cards such as those from digital cameras and a few other devices to be used.

The Ethernet ports are the same since the desktops are the same model which, I presume, uses the same motherboard. The different types of Ethernet LAN are the theoretical speeds that the Ethernet is able to handle, most if not all new computers in 2013 come with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The more speeds do not matter since everything is restricted by internet speeds by your internet provider (Verizon, Comcast,etc...)or by networking equipment in your home. If you connect to your internet with a cable to your router or modem, the Dell Ethernet LAN is used. If you use WiFi, then the Dell wireless LAN is used.

There is no difference between GDDR5 and DDR5 since they are labelled under the amd radeon 7570 card which is a dedicated card with its own memory. DDR5 is GDDR5 when it is under a graphics card. A dedicated card is for better performance and graphics for gaming or videos.

Hard Drives in pre-built computers are hard to find out, but again there should not be a difference since they only have one hard drive but the xps 8500 has its hard drive connected to a SATA III port.

The sound systems does not make any difference as many integrated sound systems are sufficient enough. You may have to buy separate speakers for either of the computers which adds to your computer costs since new computers may not come with speakers.

The $679.99 model is better since it costs less and has the same specs and a memory card reader. Keep in mind there are other things that may increase the price of your desktop such as taxes and additional items that are not included such as speakers and monitors. If you are buying from a store, haggle with the manager for a better price, be sure to be kind to them. Best regards to you


Can a police officer cite you for driving on a suspended when he never pulled you over?
Q. I was in court for a charge that supposedly suspended my license. The judge did not convict me under the statute that had the suspension. So, the docket number the officer cited was dismissed. The Department of Transportation, DMV division had written a letter reviewing the judges order and overturned any suspensions on my license. When I went to DMV to change my address, they told me my license was suspended until the docket number was cleared out of the system. The courts said they have no such docket because it was dismissed, dropped, or whatever it was they did. DMV refused to lift the suspension until the computer shows the docket cleared. Even when I gave them the letter from the "higher ups" at DMV, the common sense lacking personnel wouldn't budge. So, I keep the letter with me at all times in case I get pulled over. I would just have to deal with it when my license expires in 2013. I live in a small town and I was pulled over by one of the officers who told me I was suspended. I gave him the letter and even though he was perplexed, he accepted it. I've been having issues with one of the officers and I'm not sure if he had anything to do with what occurred last month. I went to work, yes, in my car. About 30 minutes into my shift a different officer comes in and calls me aside, informing me my license was suspended. I'm not the registered owner of my car, my boyfriend is. So, he had to have run me for whatever reason without pulling me over or using the excuse of running the RO of the vehicle. I was at work and my boss was still there. This was disturbing to me but I assured him I had a letter proving I was valid. It was in my car but I had customers that had to be taken care of. I couldn't go to my car at that time and told him I would try in a while. The police station is directly across the street and I would have taken in when I wasn't busy. I asked him to call the officer and he can verify the letter he read just a couple of weeks prior. He said he'd come back in a few hours. He did indeed. I started to my car but he had a ticket already written up for "driving on a suspended license" and said to go to court to have it cleared up. If it were that easy, I would have done that a long time ago. I asked if he spoke to the other officer and he said he did. The original case was in a county 4 hours from where I live now. I went to court and all I could do was plead not guilty and go to a trial. This is such a waste of time and money. There is no police chief at this time. I have had issues with the officer that originally pulled me over in regard to his police practices. He puts the public in danger by driving at night, all over town, with no headlights on. He's been in a couple of accidents, one of which he got hurt when his car rolled over when he was going too fast on finding a bad guy. The other was an accident at the high school when he drove with no lights and hit some cement barrier. I don't know if that's why I'm getting this, but I have my suspicions. In the meantime, I'm on foot in the winter. I babysit my grandson and now I can't take him where he needs to go. I have doctor appointments that involve treatments that can't be missed. I'm frustrated with what the officers are allowed to get away with. Just to add one more thing. I have a friend who listens to the police scanner constantly and she asked me a few weeks ago if I had gotten pulled over, or had any kind of police contact lately. I let her know that I did not. She informed me that my name was run through dispatch to see what my status was for driving and warrants. I knew nothing about that, but if I remember correctly, in California the officers had to have a "need to know and a right to know" per the department of justice rules and laws. I don't want to get into a huge deal, I just want to live my life fairly.

A. I don't know what to do about the main problem but if you could get a short video (i.e. on your cell phone or digital camera) of that cop driving around without headlights you could post it on YouTube and send a letter/email to the media and the authorities with a link to the video asking if this is acceptable behaviour for a police officer (to break the law in an effort to catch others who may be breaking the law). Maybe they would back off then?





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