Recent content by jon529320

Can you please tell me what the symbols and switches are at the top right of my Optimus 17.3" Laptop layout are? I have attached a picture annotated with my best guesses as to their function. Thank you for any help you can give. Also is there anywhere I can download a user's manual for the...

Before buying my replacement laptop I used the expertise of the forum where I got excellent guidance. I would recommend anyone to do this. I got quotes from three organisations and PCSpecialist came out on top for product quality and price. I must say I was pleased as I was replacing an old...

Hi Guys a quick update to say I finally ordered my new laptop and here is what I ordered after some heart searching on what I can afford and what a really need: Chassis & Display Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD 144Hz 72% NTSC LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i7 Six...

Hi Guys, well have settled my laptop time to think about my desktop. What I would like to do is upgrade my existing desktop as it has had a raft of items replaced including the powerpack and two DVD read/write drives and extended USB 3's. The case suits me as it will support my four hard drives...

Thanks guys very helpful I will now make my mind up and define what I need based on your advice and a review of my current storage usage. Great help Keep safe and well John

Thanks Nursemorph - I'll adjust my quote. John

Hi, thank you Scott. Can I quiz you on your storage suggestions. Would these options (see end of text), in your opinion, achieve fast processing and good storage for my needs? I will be reviewing my actual current storage usage as in the future it is unlikely to increase, as each task is...

Thank you very much - your advice was exactly what I needed. I will take on board all you have said. My son recommended this group and he was right. Cheers John

Hi I would appreciate your advice on the spec below for use when running concurrently; MS Word (2 docs open), InDesign for one file, Corel Draw/Adobe Illustrator for two files open, PhotoShop CC 2020 with 4 files open, Chrome web browser open, and MS Outlook open. I need to retain the graphics...

Hi I hope you can offer me some help or tell me where I can find it. I have a PCSpecialist laptop: Optimus Series: 17.3" Matte Full HD LED Widescreen (1920x1080) Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Mobile Processor i7-4870HQ (3.7GHz Turbo,Iris™ Pro) It doesn't have an integral dvd drive...

Hi Can anyone suggest an external USB Drive for use with my Optimus Laptop? I have tried a Samsung Ultra Slim External DVD Writer but I have now returned it as it failed to come up and stay on. I would like to take advantage of the USB 3.0 s on the laptop but I'd settle for a USB 2.0 version...

Hi I received notification today that my new laptop is in the post. [rollinglaugh] Now I have been thinking about getting a bluetooth mouse and using my bluetooth headset. Am I correct in thinking that as my spec includes: Wireless/Wired Networking GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS INTEL® AC-7265 M.2...

Hi Thank you for reading this, please let me have your opinion on whether you think this spec will do the job I want or whether it is under or over powered. I work mainly in the voluntary sector in: [*=left]Graphics - designing, creating, editing and restructuring. [*=left]This includes...