thank you for replying ^^
What is linux feature??
same as XP?..

what ram ur using?.. can list out the model and brand??
i heard alot of ppl add memory ram cause the labtop alot of problem o..

3133/3166 graphic card enough for gaming ??

what is the benifiet to update the Window Vista??

If compaq v3166 with 2gb ram..
can gaming wit this lappy??..

Which Compaq V3xxx are less problem??

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Linux is a free source OS. The function is something different with MS but can handling easily soon. You can download many other free source also from the website. MS jus ttalking about money, all software need $$ but LInux not

About the Ram, I suggest u buy from HP service centre and use the original HP ram.

Benefit of Vista, more aero(3D),high protection from security,transfer ur Thumdrive memory to become system memory(cooL).

v3166 can play light games or online games only. IF NFS carbon just can play in low setting. This is the bad thing happened on v3000 series.

if only can play light games.. no point to upgrade ram to 2gb lo?
is it worth to get window vista?
or just get linux?

can u post up the Linux Operating System screenshot?
i want to see what it look like..

hi threadstarter add me add me to the user's list!!bought an AMD v3133AU worth RM3629 with 2gb RAM DDR2 upgrade and mouse,keylock,targus bag,n a headphone.just now tested with halo n max payne 2.run max payne 2 with 1280 x 800 res n highest settings n it run perfectly smooth without any lag.the graphics r awesome.super!!i love it.except i cant connect to my streamyx yet.i forgot my password. ..haha..but i love the laptop! oyeh babe

This post has been edited by syiafuku: Jan 15 2007, 10:39 PM

If you got budget then take Benq s73G cos dedicated Ati x1600 gc.LoL..cool in gaming with fast respon time LCD/1gig ram/C2D but ugly design la.hehe..

v3133 got Linux that was a free dos. If you planing take to show off the starbuck or wat better buy a original Windows Xp.v3166 come with WMC OS.

There are many versions (distros) of linux. You can choose according to your need. You can see the screen shots of available Linux distros form the below link.

http://shots.osdir.com/

Now, i suggest you try Ubuntu 6.10 or Fedora core 6 for 3133. Yes there are some issues but can fix those with online helps.

All the best choosing ur lappy !

ok..thanks for all replying..
while waiting you people reply..
i go surf around the Linux OS..
and read many guide of it..
but i got two simple question..

1.how you play games in Linux OS?? i saw other thread.. it show that need a software to open it??

2.Linux OS take few ram... right? so if i have a celeron with less than 256ram.. run in window XP home very slow and always hang.. if i change it to Linux OS, will it improve the speed?? and without hanging??

To: syiafuku
V3133AU cost rm2999.. add to 2gb ram will cost 3.6k?? what ram brand and model u upgrade?.. izzit the HP one?? other than upgrade ram, what u upgrade again?? Your OS is Linux too i guess.. if so how you install Max Payne in Linux?

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oh ya.. last question >.<
i know i got alot of question..
sorry about that >.<.. hehe
AMD64 Turion x2 TL-50 and TL-52 are same 1.66ghz.. only different is the cache.. but what is the different between this two?? izzit really worth to upgrade to TL-52 with rm600-700??

thank you =)

This post has been edited by Andiboi: Jan 16 2007, 12:14 PM

ermm i dont remember whut brand la.kingmax kot.and im using windows xp pro sp2.p-version.hehe.when i bought the laptop i can use it straight away.the manager said he did it to all of his customer.he installed all the necessary softwares,latest drivers,OS,6 gig of songs n vids(which i've find no reason not to delete it;lame songs.).3.6k abit pricey ke?dont know la.i already negotiated the price to death with him but he insists of retaining it.well dont care la.

oh with window xp pro.. = 3.3k something.. rm300 for 2g ram?.. wah.. not bad o!!

1.There are some games need to download the plug in to play the game. Nowadays,the games almost available for all platform already.Not worry about this.
2.Linux OS also use many system cache la,see how much application u use in. Many plug in to be download after install the OS.hehe..Linux have a nice design with interface(like MAc do)

Turion X2 TL-50 and 52 just RM150 different only.Where u get this info?If u want to compare the compaq v3164 and v3133 then that is many different not only processor.The v3133 got anti glare screen,glossy surface(anti scratch),512 RAM,dvd writer,6 in 1 card reader..worth than that.

want to ask if buying compaq lappie stil will get discount from its retail price or not?

oh!!
thank you very much!!
but i heard that v3133 doesn't come with cd.. rite?.. like software cd..
all download from website..
if so.. how to download to the linux??
i know linux and window are totally different.. so i wouldn't compare this two together..
"
me here.. no friend are using linux.. so i cant seek for help in my real life..
i hope i can find some help here.. there's alot of guide to teach u how to use linux..
but most of it are advanced guide "

- problem solved -

This post has been edited by kianwee: Jan 16 2007, 04:49 PM

hellow guys.urm want to ask what defragmenting software u guys use?i've used O&o but the various choices of defragmenting type O&O gives is a bit...uh how to say this..too many choices n i dont know which one to use.anyone here uses O&O defragmenter?

i use Diskeeper 10. its the best... lol... be sure to do Frag Shield when u feel that its slowing down.

any1 know where the nearest service center for HP nearby Kelana Jaya. anybody know how to HP Tower by bus.

diskeeper ey?ok i'll check it out.thanks.

BTW,i jut noticed my laptop screen is..seems to be a bit too bright?when i open the screen to maximum(tilt outward to 45 degrees maybe?)the colours are clearer and the contrast is excellent.but if i put the screen straight upward(90 degrees angle) the contrast is barely noticeable.eg dark blue looks like light blue..very10x light blue.is this normal??or is it cos of light leakage?if it's light leakage damn that's one hell of a widespread leakage laa haha. it doesn't bother me unless i'm working with white background,like writing this post.it irritates the eyes.

I burnt all the softwares in a CD b4 i brought the lappy but the place i brought the lappy gave me a copy of all the drivers needed. I guess most if the shops do. Still check and if u have a broad band u can download the latest driver from HP Malaysia site.

Linux distros has fourms like this and almost all the issues can be fixed easly. Personally, i think its an investment to know linux as there is a great interest in the market for the people who know linux

Compaq Presario V3164AU Notebook User...
wan to ask something question..

Why my notebook....always hang....<need to restart only can use>
Is my hardware got problem or my windows xp problem ?
U all face this problem b4 ?

thankyou.