[Viceroy]

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase a good netbook laptop. I preferably want it small and light but with good specs and able to run mid range computer games at least.

I did a bit of researched and managed to find what I thought was a good deal, a Vaio TZ31MN:TZ Series VGN-TZ31MN - ULV CENTRINO DUAL CORE @ 1.2 GHz / 2GB RAM - 11.1" LED / 100GB - Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit

This netbook retailed at £1.500 when it first came out and I bought it second hand but very good condition for £300. However, I have found the laptop extremely slow...it starts up really slow and seems to be slow in every aspect of it's performance and I am not sure why.

Anyway I was wondering if anyone new a better netbook for my needs?

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While I am here i would also like to take the opportunity to ask for advice on upgrading my desktop computer which I mainly use for gaming. My desktop specs are below:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/22/2011, 19:28:56
Machine name: ANUBIS
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.110408-1633)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: BIOS Date: 01/09/07 20:09:02 Ver: 08.00.12
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3328MB RAM
Page File: 2089MB used, 4563MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4870
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9440)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9440&SUBSYS_24411682&REV_00
Display Memory: 2425 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1017 MB
Shared Memory: 1407 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster T220/T220G,SyncMaster Magic T220/T220G(Digital)
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM03E5
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.883Hz)
Output Type: DVI
Driver Name: aticfx32.dll,aticfx32.dll,aticfx32.dll,atiumdag.dll,atidxx32.dll,atiumdva.cap
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1070 (English)
Driver Version: 8.831.2.0
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

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Sound Devices
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Description: Speakers (High Definition Audio Device)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1988&SUBSYS_104381E1&REV_1004
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 65535
Type: WDM
Driver Name: HdAudio.sys
Driver Version: 6.01.7600.16385 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 7/14/2009 00:51:47, 304128 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Microsoft

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Razer DeathAdder Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0102
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0102

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 83.3 GB
Total Space: 238.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JS-00NCB1 ATA Device

Drive: D:
Model: LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H ATA Device

Recently I just bought Sins of a Solar Empire Brand new, the disc works on my friends computter but I just tried to play it on mine and the dvd rom won't recognise it as a disc. It makes a funny noise then says please insert a disc. I have cleaned the disc and used canned air in the dvd rom, my other discs work fine. Any ideas?


Many thanks for all your help.

[Viceroy]

No one have any advice on the above? Any advice on desktop upgrades?