Re: Question - How much can a laptop do?

<djspider40@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1152802307.222218.270880@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
OK peeps check this out. I have a Dell Latitude C640. It had one USB
port, (1.0), 2 PC card slots, one free memory slot, 256Mb RAM, swapable

CD/DVD/Floppy drive, and a 40Gb HDD. It now has 512Mb RAM, external
seagate 250Mb USB HDD, 2 port USB PC Card adaptor, 4 port USB hub,
external USB DVD/RW in enclosure, PCDJ DAC-2 controller. How long
before it falls over? I have Broadband connected to the Ethernet port,
(much faster and keeps USB port free) and often leave it on 24/7. Will
this damge it? or should I invest in one of those Laptop stands with
extra fans? It is in a room that doesn't get too hot, on a desk under
the window, maybe should open it when in the house? (can't leave the
window
open there is a flat roof under it - don't want kit going missing!) Any

Personally, I'd just make a stand to keep it about an inch above the
surface, to help cooling - if that isn't enough, a commercial one with
fans might not be a bad idea. Don't leave the battery in though - these
don't last long if you run on mains power for long periods (heat seems
to badly affect their life, especially if they aren't discharged regularly -
I've seen several lately (from various manufacturers) which have been
used exclusively as desktops, and their batteries were found to be useless
after 3 months or so.)
HTH
--
Rob


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