Community Newsletter: Q&A: 2/3/06 Are you ready for Windows Vista?
- 2/2/06 5:06 PM
Building or Buying a New Computer For Windows Vista
by Ironhorsmn - 2/3/06 5:22 AM In reply to: 2/3/06 Are you ready for Windows Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The answer to this question is really easier than it seems. The First thing to consider, which has been since Windows 95, is "What are the bottom line requirements to run Windows Vista?" If Microsoft has not posted a Hardware Compatability Guide, wait until they do. Check to see if it posted. When it is posted, then go over it and weigh it against your needs and desires. Once you have done this, then turn to your pocket book. Minimum Requirements + Your Demands + Your Money = What you need. Then throw in some candy to keep your system from being obsolete within two days, and you have the big picture.
Excellent point in reply
by hschroed - 2/3/06 6:45 PM In reply to: Building or Buying a New Computer For Windows Vista by IronhorsmnThe answer by Ironhorsmn to the ORIGINAL question is best, and succinctly answered as: wait for the hardware requirements and see if you need/want the upgrade to the software and hardware. The original answer is a general guide to how to buy a computer, but does NOT address the VISTA question specifically. I don't think it suited that question very much.
An excellent answer by Mr. Pete Z!
by Dr.Mukul - 2/3/06 5:37 AM In reply to: 2/3/06 Are you ready for Windows Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I was wondering if you could shed some light on what options are available in laptops vis-a-vis arrival of Vista and the 64 bit and dual core processors.
What configuration should I seek in a laptop?
Plextor Drives
by jshoema - 2/3/06 5:38 AM In reply to: 2/3/06 Are you ready for Windows Vista? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I was surprised to see the recommendation to avoid Plextor optical drives. They seem to consistently score highest in testing done by various computer magazines. Is there data to back up the statement that they wear out too fast? One reason I'm asking is that I have three of them in two computers. One of them is several years old and they have all performed very well indeed.
Plextor Drives
by jibar2 - 2/3/06 5:57 AM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaI just want to say that my Plextor is the best drive I have had. It runs well with no problems.
Plexor Drives
by gstanis - 2/3/06 6:51 AM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaI agree about Plexor being some of the best drives I have ever had. Plus they are the only ones I have seen with the larger Buffer size (8MB-most others only have 2MB or 4MB).
I have had one fail, but Plexor replaced it under warranty. The other one I have has lasted a long time.
Plextor is Awesome
by nmantooth - 2/3/06 9:42 AM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaI disagree with the original comment about the Plextor drives. I've had my Plextor DVD 12X Writer for over a year and this is the best drive I've ever owned. It is extremely quiet compared to my other DVD Writer when it's running and you can hear it's great quality just by opening the tray, super quiet.
Additionally, my other DVD Writer gets many more errors than my Plextor drive. I would not hesitate to purchase another Plextor drive.
Newer Plextor Units get Better
by scottyat2 - 2/4/06 8:39 AM In reply to: Plextor is Awesome by nmantoothSure...Plextor has established itself as top contender and competitor on Optical Drives.
I own 2- PX-716A's and they are Great!
It's ashame that Plextor tried to pass the PX-740 as theirs but it was an OEM with Plextor Label placed on it. BAD MOVE ... hope they learned their lesson.
The PX-750 and PX-755 are okay ... not better than the PX-716A ...but the PX-760A will be the Top Dwag
as soon it's released in the U.S. , I'll be purchasing
one ASAP. With all the internal enhancements and thrills of the new Plextor Tools Pro. WOW!!!!
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
by whiteoxx - 2/4/06 12:03 PM In reply to: Newer Plextor Units get Better by scottyat2OEM is a generic term, not a company. It stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. You can usually find just about any manufacturer's drive being sold as OEM. When purchasing a drive, optical or otherwise, it just means that it is the bare drive - no cables, mounting hardware, or software. As opposed to retail drives, which usually come with some or all of the above in some pretty packaging. For those reasons, OEM drives are usually less expensive. So if the drive's all you need, why pay for all the extra's?
Plextor Drives are the BEST
by Zeppo - 2/3/06 12:16 PM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaI was also surprised by the claim that one should avoid such optical drives. I have two, a 16x dual layer in my new computer and an 8x single layer in my old computer.
I've had absolutely no problems with either of these drives. I, too, would like some evidence that these drives wear out too soon.
Perhaps we should warn major computer makers about these Plextor drives! Elite computer makers VelocityMicro (www.velocitymicro.com) and Falcon Northwest (www.falcon-nw.com) both offer Plextor drives as a choice (LiteOn is also offered). While, oddly, Dell (www.dell.com) and Alienware (www.alienware.com) don't think you, the customer, need to even know who made your new optical drive as the don't tell you what company's drive you are getting in your configured system!
Perhaps we should just forgive the original respondent of his remark about Plextor (and Sony) because the experience of one person is a very small sample indeed!
Plextor Tops Most
by scottyat2 - 2/3/06 3:46 PM In reply to: Plextor Drives are the BEST by ZeppoIn most part ..I agree to your beliefs ..PLEXTOR Drives are the Best. One exception....Plextor tried to
pretend making a product that wasn't theirs.
The PX-740A is an OEM stuck with the Plextor Name Tag.
Shame on them.
I own 2 - PX-716A's and never had a problem.
I intend to purchase the PX-760A's once they hit the U.S. Market. The PX-750 and 755's lack what I want.
I'm not fond of Sony Drives but hey! what works for someone else..all the more power.
Enjoy your Plextor Drives.
Plextor drive is really OEM in disguise???
by whiteoxx - 2/4/06 11:56 AM In reply to: Plextor Tops Most by scottyat2I'm not quite sure what you mean by your post. Are you implying that Plextor is passing off a drive manufactured by a company called OEM as their own? If that's what you meant then I think you might be just a little confused. OEM is a term, not a company. It stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. You can usually find just about any manufacturer's drive being sold as OEM. When purchasing a drive, optical or otherwise, it just means that it is the bare drive - no cables, mounting hardware, or software. As opposed to retail drives, which usually comes with some or all of the above with in some pretty packaging. For those reasons, OEM drives are usually less expensive. So if the drive's all you need, why pay for all the extra's?
Yes ...Plextor was selling
by scottyat2 - 2/4/06 5:40 PM In reply to: Plextor drive is really OEM in disguise??? by whiteoxxPlextor turn around and bought a product from some other company and tried selling it as their own.
It was the BenQ 1640(OEM) re-labeled. Plextor went back into production rather than outsourcing (buy product elsewheres).
Shame on Plextor .... don't waste time buying the PX-750 or 755's ...wait till the PX-760 is released which is currently delayed. PlexTools Pro is a must.
Plextor Drive Still Chuggin Along
by akakroke - 2/3/06 12:18 PM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaMy 6x Plextor CD drive continues to run nicely; I installed it in 1995 on my original, "state of the art" P133, dual drive computer which is still in use by someone I gave it to who could not afford to buy one.
Kroke
Do you ever read CNET?
by django3 - 2/3/06 2:23 PM In reply to: Plextor Drives by jshoemaWhen I bought my Plextor PX-708A DVD +/-R single layer about 18 months ago, it was because your editors gave it the highest rating for a DVD burner. It's still running strong & quiet. About 3 months ago, I got a Sony DRU-800 dual layer which was not rated highest but had an editors' recommendation. It is a little noisy but I got for only $60 and it hauls ass. Maybe you should inform your editors that they don't know what they're talking about.
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