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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Symbols and switches on the top right of my Optimus 17.3" Laptop layout are?

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Great new spedding laptop.

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    Thanks Nursemorph - I'll adjust my quote. John
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Advice on this spec for my purpose

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Help on how to configure boot order sequence

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Which external DVD/CD Read/Writer

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Blue tooth mouse & head set operation with laptop

    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...
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    PCSPECIALIST, PCSPECIALIST Hi Newbie looking for help with deciding on the best spec for me.

    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...
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