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Friggin HP
« on: 11 January 2009, 21:58:18 »
My bloody laptop cannot burn to fairly common Verbatim DataLife Plus 4x DVD+RW rewritables  >:(

Look up the drive model number on the net - made by those gay boys at Matshita/Panasonic - and everyone is moaning about it.

So, being a common media, have Panasonic released an updated firmware? Not a chance. Tossers.

No wonder that Panasonic are call Matshita  >:(
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« Reply #1 on: 11 January 2009, 22:12:45 »
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My bloody laptop cannot burn to fairly common Verbatim DataLife Plus 4x DVD+RW rewritables  >:(

Look up the drive model number on the net - made by those gay boys at Matshita/Panasonic - and everyone is moaning about it.

So, being a common media, have Panasonic released an updated firmware? Not a chance. Tossers.

No wonder that Panasonic are call Matshita  >:(


Matushita ;D

Along with JVC
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Re: Friggin HP
« Reply #2 on: 11 January 2009, 22:15:35 »
get it out TB get it out your system !


take a deep breath and exhale slowly while counting to 10. ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #3 on: 11 January 2009, 22:20:07 »
In fairness, I have a particular dislike of HP stuff (since they went off the rails in late 90s), but have been struggling to find a serious fault with this laptop....   ....and its taken me 14 months
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« Reply #4 on: 11 January 2009, 22:40:24 »
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In fairness, I have a particular dislike of HP stuff (since they went off the rails in late 90s), but have been struggling to find a serious fault with this laptop....   ....and its taken me 14 months


a can of coke could have sorted it sooner for you!
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« Reply #5 on: 11 January 2009, 22:57:09 »
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In fairness, I have a particular dislike of HP stuff (since they went off the rails in late 90s), but have been struggling to find a serious fault with this laptop....   ....and its taken me 14 months

At work we've never really had any trouble with HP, Dell on the other hand . . . .oh god dont get me started on them.
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« Reply #6 on: 11 January 2009, 23:16:55 »
I did like Compaq/HP!

The laptop I’m using now (Compaq Presario X1000) works fine, and feels like it’s well built (Doesn’t bend etc). Its about 4 years old I would think, and apart from a small amount of wear and tear, its fine!

I got it second hand on ebay about 2 years ago, and since then I bet its been turned on longer than its been turned off!

Only faults with it are:
Battery (needs a new one, as it only lasts about 20 mins - but that’s fully expected, as I use it on battery at least once a day!)
DC Socket (I’m surprised its lasted this long TBH, I’m always catching it on stuff! I will fit a new one when I get some free time, for now I just have to use the docking station)
Speakers (The right hand speaker on the laptop doesn't go very loud - works fine with headphones / amp though!)

However, at work (IT Repair shop) I’m seeing loads of HP / Compaq’s.

DV2000 and DV6000's, I wouldn’t buy one! They all have a dead motherboard almost!   :-/
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Re: Friggin HP
« Reply #7 on: 12 January 2009, 00:01:51 »
*never* liked HP/Compaq...
Didn't mind DELL though, my last laptop before the Acer I have now was a Dell...

Only issue I have with the Acer now though is the Toshita HDDVD Drive in it, its goosed... Never worked properly (randomly mounts invisible discs and never releases untill its powered down) Keep meaning to replace it with a BD Drive, but meh there to expensive...

Still, no issues with burning discs (when it works)...
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« Reply #8 on: 12 January 2009, 00:03:31 »
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My bloody laptop cannot burn to fairly common Verbatim DataLife Plus 4x DVD+RW rewritables  >:(

Look up the drive model number on the net - made by those gay boys at Matshita/Panasonic - and everyone is moaning about it.

So, being a common media, have Panasonic released an updated firmware? Not a chance. Tossers.

No wonder that Panasonic are call Matshita  >:(

yes but still better than sony  right TB?  :y

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« Reply #9 on: 12 January 2009, 13:02:02 »
Whoever said they liked their Acer - did it work long enough to boot it up the first time ;D

As to Panasonic and Sony - my last Optiarc (JV between NEC and Sony) lasted about 13 months before dying.  rather Sony  >:(
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« Reply #10 on: 12 January 2009, 16:36:27 »
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Whoever said they liked their Acer - did it work long enough to boot it up the first time ;D

As to Panasonic and Sony - my last Optiarc (JV between NEC and Sony) lasted about 13 months before dying.  rather Sony  >:(

Ive found Acers to be fairly reliable, however they always feel like somethings going to fall/snap off it! :(
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Re: Friggin HP
« Reply #11 on: 12 January 2009, 17:00:54 »
I've always been a fan of their sauce, can't beat it on a bacon butty.
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« Reply #12 on: 12 January 2009, 17:18:07 »
MMMM Bacon sarnies....... :P :P :P
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Re: Friggin HP
« Reply #13 on: 12 January 2009, 17:27:07 »
What model of HP Laptop is it?
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« Reply #14 on: 12 January 2009, 17:28:56 »
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What model of HP Laptop is it?
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