Laptop Choice?

Using 32 or 64 bit?

There's some info here but no resolutions (I would suggest not using Sleep, Hibernate and other power-saving modes - I never have with my laptops):
http://eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=41&eventno=9230&source=Kernel-Power&phase=1

Expand the 'Windows Logs' on the left and look in System and Application for any other errors or warnings.

64.
I dont really use any of those either, I run it on high performance battery wise if plugged in or balanced if unplugged.

This is what shows in the system and applications

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It's not awesome but for the price it sounds ok. FUcking white though and you will be laughed at for owning a Vaio. :)
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/laptops/1279270/sony-vaio-ec2s0e-wi

Sign up to Quidco and get link for £60 off the £800 DSG price which takes it down to £740 and 3% cashback on top = £718 delivered.

Ain't white and lovely. End.

Thats all apple is, just a fashion thing I swear. I was reading some interview with this dude when the Ipad's come out. He said something along the lines I just picked up my new Ipad, I'm not really sure what it does, but it had the apple logo on it. SO I HAD TO BUY IT.

I just sat there thinking......what a dick.

64.
I dont really use any of those either, I run it on high performance battery wise if plugged in or balanced if unplugged.
This is what shows in the system and applications

Were these logs captured plugged in or unplugged?

The only warning can be sorted:
http://www.itexperience.net/2009/12/22/event-37-the-speed-of-processor-in-group-is-being-limited-by-system-firmware/
http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Server/Windows_Server_2008/Q_26199285.html

If you scroll down both of these lists are there any red icons (errors)?

Were these logs captured plugged in or unplugged?

The only warning can be sorted:
http://www.itexperience.net/2009/12/22/event-37-the-speed-of-processor-in-group-is-being-limited-by-system-firmware/
http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Server/Windows_Server_2008/Q_26199285.html

If you scroll down both of these lists are there any red icons (errors)?

Plugged.
One or two. One for MSN ad the other is for VMC service, which I cant figure out stads for.
Will look into the 2nd link properly tomorrow, however first link requires me to subscribe!
(Thanks for trying to help me out on this though, v. grateful)

VMCService appears to be a Vodafone service: http://www.xraymypc.com/service/V/VMCService.htm

"Detects mobile devices and manages applications that might otherwise conflict with Vodafone Mobile Connect (VMC). If this service is stopped, the VMC software will not work properly, as it will not be able to identify devices or manage conflicting applications."

Do you use Vodafone apps? If not, uninstall any voda stuff and/or Disable this service to see if it makes a difference.

2nd link, ExpertSexChange, just scroll down towards the bottom. They are shit and make it look like you need to sub but the answers are always down the bottom.

I do use vodafone pay as you go internet when I'm travelling about England aye. I might temp disable it if that's possible.

I will look into the 2nd link properly tomorrow.

And thanks for the tags....again.

That VMC thing is a service right? So, Start > Run > services.msc and find it in the list. Right click, Properties and set it to Disabled. Just remember you've done it when your internet doesn't work overseas!

Done it, thank you :]
Ill try to remember!

It might not be that but short of doing a full installation it's what I'd do - kill off the stuff that is definitely causing issues.

today only, pretty damn good deal if you ask me £299 down from £499 - from ebuyer too

Acer Aspire 5551 Laptop, Athlon II P320 2.1GHz 3GB RAM

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280584271102&_trkparms=clkid%3D4718334029860467946#ht_5503wt_905

looking for a netbook, anyone got one that I can pick up this week..

let me know.

^ I have a choice of white or black first generation Asus EEE PC 701 from 2007 (512Mb RAM 4GB SSD I believe) and one working PSU.
£75 any good?

is it still quick, does it come with word? what is the battery life like?

interested, but concerned about its age..

It's Linux based and runs Openoffice but the Firefox browser and Flash on it don't seem to be upgradeable (at least not with my skillz).
Apparently very easy to install WinXP though.

adouble, think I'll pass, feel like I should get something more modern, and preferably with a larger hard drive.
thanks for the offer..

Toshiba NB305-10f netbook.

Anyone got one of these they'd like to sell quickly, need to purchase one for my last bit of travelling, and need it for this week!

Can't grab one online as still waiting for new credit/debit cards to be issued. And worried that it wouldn't be delivered in time.
Have cash burning a hole in pocket, cheapest I can find it is for £317 on tottenham court road, any suggestions, offers of help, or unwanted netbook presents gratefully received

I'd go to John Lewis for an extra £12.
Currys do price match with certain shops as well so that might be worth checking.

But Currys are shit... If it's only an extra £12 at John Lewis I'd nab it there... Peace of mind...

I paid an extra £30 to get my new Acer laptop from John Lewis. as they did a warranty with it.
It shat itself a week later, and the hard drive needed replacing...... John Lewis, essentially, told me to fuck off and deal with it myself.

their warranty means jack-shit.... go to Micro Anvika.

Really?!?! That surprises me... Ignore what I said then...

suprised me too.... their warranty has alot of small print.
They told me it was void, as I had installed my own software?!?

Corny, in your travells in the East stop in Hong Kong, buy the lates model for 30% less of the money*

*maybe?

Surprised me too as well.

I went for John Lewis because they offer a two years warranty instead of the 1 years warranty that Apple offer.

when my laptop shat itself, they replace it free of charge, when the hard drive broke, they replaced that too.

Rob, sound like you're dealing with idiot, which John Lewis did you go? the one I use is the Kingston one.

rik would love to and have a friend in hong kong so could do that. will ping him a message and see what the haps is