Recent content by spudz

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    Problems with Panasonic Lumix FZ5-EB and SD Cards

    Archived from groups: alt.comp.periphs.dcameras (More info?) I recently bought a Panasonic Lumix FZ5-EB (does anyone know the difference between a FZ5-EB and a FZ5-BB?) and found that it would not recognize a 1 GB SD card produced by Corsaire. I then bought a 512 Mb SD card produced by PNY but...
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    My Sony PCG-GRX560 16" UXGA TFT DIED

    Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?) I'm hoping someone else has had this problem and can tell me how to fix it. I've had the above machine for about 3 years now and no problems until just a few mins ago I noticed the screen was kind of shimmering.. something I had never...
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    Are MSI mb's sucky?

    Not really enough to justify an extra $100 US. Overall, the image quality is better on the 9800 Pro, as well.
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    CPU suggestions

    Okay. So, from what I'm seeing, I should probably be going for a P4 C. Just a couple more quick questions: 1) What's the best board for the money? (Just disregard the $450 CDN budget thing for a moment.) 2) This is kind of what might hold me back from getting a P4. What's the quality of the...
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    CPU suggestions

    I've been wanting to build myself a new system for a while. I had all my parts picked out, and then I got informed of the Pentium 4 Cs. I was originally thinking of getting an Athlon XP 2800+ Barton, but I don't know now. My question is, which would I be better off getting? a) XP Thoroughbred...