Re: [H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

2009-09-02 Thread swzaske
Here you go. :-) Convert Win7 Ultimate to Pro or Home Premium Here's the crux of the matter: If you put a DVD containing Win7 Ultimate in your PC and run the installer — either by booting from the disc or running the setup program from inside Windows — you end up with Win7 Ultimate. No surpr

Re: [H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

2009-09-02 Thread Bobby Heid
I seem to remember that there is some sort of "key" file on the disk that tells the installer what version to install, but all of the versions are there. I saw something a while back that tells how to update the file to get a different version. If I can find that info, I'll post back. Bobby ---

Re: [H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

2009-09-02 Thread maccrawj
So Vista is not like XP upgrade where all you needed was the previous CD/DVD to verify it? Seems stupid if down the road to do a fresh install you'd have to start with the previous version 1st though I see the anti-piracy benefit. Will the DVD's for 7 be like Vista where all versions are there

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread Greg Sevart
Absolutely. Last I researched, PCP&C Silencers were made by SeaSonic and the Turbo-Cool line was made by Win-Tact--both top tier OEMs. AFAIK, PCP&C has never done any actual PSU manufacturing...they (were/are) a design-only firm. > -Original Message- > From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregrou

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread swzaske
Yep, I had a 3 year old PSU die and they sent me a more expensive replacement. OCZ is a good company and if I ever take the solid state hardrive plunge it will be with them. JRS wrote: One of my 4 gig Flash drives died, so I went online and asked for an RMA.. Here it is, 2 hours later, an

Re: [H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

2009-09-02 Thread Jamie Furtner
Winterlight wrote: I purchased two Windows 7 Pro upgrades back when they were offering them. I have a desktop running Vista 64 Home Premium OEM and a laptop I got last year that came with Vista 64 Home premium. When MS offered the Advance copy of Windows 7 upgrades I grabbed two of the 100 dol

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread maccrawj
It's also important too know who made the actual PSU though I can't remember if PCP&C sub-contracts or not. There's also otherwise great products killed by suppliers of components making mistakes like bad capacitor issue or by using cheaper parts in some areas to save money. Greg Sevart wrot

[H] windows 7 upgrade confussion

2009-09-02 Thread Winterlight
I purchased two Windows 7 Pro upgrades back when they were offering them. I have a desktop running Vista 64 Home Premium OEM and a laptop I got last year that came with Vista 64 Home premium. When MS offered the Advance copy of Windows 7 upgrades I grabbed two of the 100 dollar PRO versions, h

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread Greg Sevart
I never meant to suggest that one should avoid PCP&C. I still think they're excellent supplies. My only word of caution is don't expect to buy any brand of anything and expect zero failures. Bad parts and failures are just part of the business--and PCP&C (or my usual preference for SeaSonic-branded

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread Bobby Heid
Just as an FYI, my 16GB Corsair thumb drive died. Corsair emailed me back with an RMA in less than an hour after requesting it via their website. No cross-shipping though. Bobby -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Be

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread DSinc
JRS, Great report! I've wondered about OCZ ever since they bought up my favorite PSU supplier PCP&C. I do now look at Greg's shares, but end up buying from PCP&C. I have zero psu failures to date in the past 14 years. Best, Duncan JRS wrote: One of my 4 gig Flash drives died, so I went onl

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread Naushad, Zulfiqar
I also concurr. OCZ is a great company with good customer support. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Julian Zottl Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2009 1:12 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H

Re: [H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread Julian Zottl
I've had nothing but great experiences with them as well! Take care, Julian (Sabre) On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM, JRS wrote: > One of my 4 gig Flash drives died, so I went online and asked for an > RMA.. > > Here it is, 2 hours later, and they have a new one on the way already and >

[H] OCZ is still a good company....

2009-09-02 Thread JRS
One of my 4 gig Flash drives died, so I went online and asked for an RMA.. Here it is, 2 hours later, and they have a new one on the way already and all I have to do is return the bad one within 15 days of receiving the replacement thumb drive. :) Kudos to OCZ :) -- JRS stei...@

Re: [H] Universal remotes?

2009-09-02 Thread maccrawj
Yes, that is the site. I've not recently looked at what current remotes still sport a JP1 connector, the forums should have a list. Beyond the cable that you can build or buy, the software is totally free. http://controlremote.sourceforge.net/ A similar project exists for Harmony though it's r

[H] Epson Perfection 3200 software CD

2009-09-02 Thread James Boswell
Hi, a client of mine has an Epson Perfection 3200 Photo, and has lost the CD that came with it... the drivers are a non-issue (they're online) but they want the Epson Smartpanel software which for whatever reason isn't on the website, he's contacted Epson and they sent him somewhere else...