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Re: HDTV buying advice thread Hi. Here is my list - 1. Budget - Up to Rs. 85,000 2. Viewing distance - 10-12 ft 3. Sources/inputs such as HD DTH/consoles/stand-alone media players etc. - LG DVD-player, Tata Sky (Non-HD at present), PS3/XBOX 360 in the future 4. Preference for plasma TV/LCD...

Hi, My two year old Gateway P6831FX has been overheating the GPU for the last few months, causing me a lot of heartburn. I've cleaned the fans and removed as much dust as possible, but it hasn't changed much. I'm going to try and see if installing a different driver makes a difference, but in...

There's a much simpler way to get Ubuntu on your system, dual booting with a Windows OS. It's called Wubi. Do a Google search on it. Straightforward stuff. No command lines, editing files, blah blah...

Asus is the only manufacturer I know of that offers a seamless international warranty. Dell offers intl. warranty but it is applicable only in one country at a time, or region-wise (think Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe). A system bought in one geographic location can have its warranty...

I know for a fact that the GDDR3 will overclock more than the GDDR2, and that will make a difference in the performance of the card, but even then it won't be so substantial that it really affects gaming on the notebook. A 2-400 increase in the 3DMark score doesn't reflect a difference of more...

Well, the XPS is a looker no doubt (especially compared to the Inspiron 1520, and even the 1525). However, before being overawed by all the cool features that it offers, you need to use it for some time and compare it to the other system. Touch sensitive media buttons are really cool, esp. when...

And one more thing against the XPS is the fact that it has a slot-loading optical drive. So in a situation where you have a mini-disc... ouch!

Actually, it was a cost-effective decision to go with the 1520 (while they were available anyway) rather than the XPS 1530, since for the same configuration the Inspiron was coming out to be a few thousand rupees cheaper than the XPS. Plus, XPS doesn't offer the option of choosing XP... that's...

Ummm... actually, you're supposed to add a coupon code by yourself, it doesn't get added automatically. But yeah, you're right. With coupons, US systems might be cheaper. But then what about a system built on the Singapore site? Coupons are only available to US (as far as I am aware). We're...

O Sh**! Made a mistake! Sorry! Configured the above mentioned systems with XP SP2. With Vista Home, the respective system prices come out to be: Rs. 49,650 and Rs. 52,226 respectively! I think that's pretty hard to beat in terms of bang for the buck right now!

Just checked it again. You can add a 9-cell battery too. Total price: Rs. 57,378! Even if you remove the stuff I've recommended and go with what you've described in your configuration, the total price comes out to be Rs. 50,915 (without 1 year complete cover) and Rs. 53,491 (with 1 year...

DUDE!!! Try configuring an Inspiron 1520. For the same price, or lesser, you can configure the same system as you've listed with the following additions: 1. GeForce 8600M GT (if you're a gamer) 2. 1 year complete-cover. 3. Windows XP SP2 In today's date, you just can't a better...

This option has only now been shown on their site, but it has been applicable for a long time. It's not something new. You essentially don't pay for express delivery and get to wait a few days more (not more than 3-5 mostly).

Oh, and yes, you can get 4% VAT (or some tax) exemption from Dell if you pay by credit card. Not sure if its only in Bangalore (don't think that should be the case) or country-wide.

Ok guys, I configured multiple systems (Inspiron 1420, 1520, 1720) on Dell India, Singapore and US. Guess what? I found no difference in prices. If anything I had the Indian prices coming out a tweeny bit lesser. Also, if anyone had noticed earlier, HP US laptop prices were a LOT lower than...

Oops! I meant the Inspiron 1520.

Well, at least for the Dell 520 anyway...

Guys, I believe it has already been implemented. Check Dell's site, we're now going to pay as much as people in the US and other countries for laptops (maybe even a smidgen lower)! :)

Hey, thanks for that! Dunno why but the idea of looking at their website didn't occur to me... I usually do that before looking for help:ashamed:

Hi everyone Does anyone know the address and contact information of the official Saitek distributor in India? There is information on the X52 joystick+throttle, but I'm interested in buying their Pro Flight Yoke System. Any info will be welcome.