[Dr. John13]

I am playing it on laptop so only one CD Drive.

I am still getting the problem.

[Gareth Croke]

Believe it or not this method shown in this video actually does work

http://www.videojug.com/film/the-best-way-...hed-dvds-or-cds

I've used this method myself with similar products and it does work.

[Dr. John13]

I am wondering if that Car Polish is the vital part. I will see if it works.

[Gareth Croke]

The thinking behind the method is that the toothpaste is formulated to fill in small holes (as it does in teeth) and the car polish acts like a sealant to seal it in. It's by no means a permanent fix, as once the damage has been done to an optical disc, there's no real going back, unless you invest a full strength cleaning machine that effectively shaves off the top few microns of the surface, to get rid of the scratches.

[Slamman]

If it's audio you want to save from a CD ROM, I recommend a LaserDisc player, believe it, the original optical disc device still works best on CDs, even though LD was modified to handle 5 and 12 inch discs in 1986

[Gareth Croke]

QUOTE (Slamman @ Saturday, Apr 28 2012, 23:27)

If it's audio you want to save from a CD ROM, I recommend a LaserDisc player, believe it, the original optical disc device still works best on CDs, even though LD was modified to handle 5 and 12 inch discs in 1986

Seriously, what the f*ck has that got to do with the guys problem loading his GTA:IV disc... I mean since when did GTA:IV become available and usable on an extremely defunct medium such as Laser Disc.

[SyphonPayne]

QUOTE (Slamman @ Saturday, Apr 28 2012, 17:27)

If it's audio you want to save from a CD ROM, I recommend a LaserDisc player, believe it, the original optical disc device still works best on CDs, even though LD was modified to handle 5 and 12 inch discs in 1986

Seriously what the f*ck dude. Get a life other than spamming these forums.

[Dr. John13]

It is still not playing.
Any other trick which involves "less" risk?

[Wolf68k]

@AndyGanteks
Other than trying another FireWire device on the same port or trying the camera another PC with FireWire not a whole lot of other ways to test it.


@Dr. John13
This is one of those times where I see no problem in suggesting a crack to get the game to run. I will also suggest taking better care of your discs too.
When you do the cleaning methods; toothpaste, car wax/compound, whatever else. Make sure you are using it from the center out and NOT round in circles.

[Craig]

I am looking into getting a tablet PC for writing on the move and (minimal) internet browsing. I say "minimal" because I don't want to be spending loads on a contract when I have a perfectly good iPhone for that. Something that I could just pick up, buy and then browse when there's a WiFi hotspot would be perfect. I know the prices for some tablets vary depending on this. I don't want masses of storage space, but I don't want something that can't hold much either. It'll be mostly storing documents though, so that's negotiable. I want something with a decent on-screen keyboard and has good office software available.

I have heard good things about the Asus Transformer but I know very little about the market, so I'd like a few opinions before I go hurtling into what is essentially an expensive purchase. I was considering a second hand iPad, but I'm just not sure.

[leik oh em jeez!]

QUOTE (Craig @ Sunday, Apr 29 2012, 12:54)

I am looking into getting a tablet PC for writing on the move and (minimal) internet browsing. I say "minimal" because I don't want to be spending loads on a contract when I have a perfectly good iPhone for that. Something that I could just pick up, buy and then browse when there's a WiFi hotspot would be perfect. I know the prices for some tablets vary depending on this. I don't want masses of storage space, but I don't want something that can't hold much either. It'll be mostly storing documents though, so that's negotiable. I want something with a decent on-screen keyboard and has good office software available. I have heard good things about the Asus Transformer but I know very little about the market, so I'd like a few opinions before I go hurtling into what is essentially an expensive purchase. I was considering a second hand iPad, but I'm just not sure.

Really depends. If you want something that'll just be your iPhone with a bigger screen and without the phone, get an iPad. If you want something else, get an Android Tablet. Personally, I love the Toshiba Thrive with it's USB port. If you want something with more power with infinite software, get a Windows Tablet. Be that a convertible tablet like the HP tx series, or a standard tablet like the HP Slate. The advantage there is that you don't have to learn any new software. You have all the same UI, control, and software you have over a full windows PC.

Now, my own question. Does anyone know where I can get a really cheap 8.9" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD that supports VGA or DVI? New or used doesn't matter, so long as it's cheap and it works.

[Craig]

QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Sunday, Apr 29 2012, 22:33)

QUOTE (Craig @ Sunday, Apr 29 2012, 12:54) I am looking into getting a tablet PC for writing on the move and (minimal) internet browsing. I say "minimal" because I don't want to be spending loads on a contract when I have a perfectly good iPhone for that. Something that I could just pick up, buy and then browse when there's a WiFi hotspot would be perfect. I know the prices for some tablets vary depending on this. I don't want masses of storage space, but I don't want something that can't hold much either. It'll be mostly storing documents though, so that's negotiable. I want something with a decent on-screen keyboard and has good office software available. I have heard good things about the Asus Transformer but I know very little about the market, so I'd like a few opinions before I go hurtling into what is essentially an expensive purchase. I was considering a second hand iPad, but I'm just not sure. Really depends. If you want something that'll just be your iPhone with a bigger screen and without the phone, get an iPad. If you want something else, get an Android Tablet. Personally, I love the Toshiba Thrive with it's USB port. If you want something with more power with infinite software, get a Windows Tablet. Be that a convertible tablet like the HP tx series, or a standard tablet like the HP Slate. The advantage there is that you don't have to learn any new software. You have all the same UI, control, and software you have over a full windows PC.

The name isn't all that important, I just don't want to end up paying through the nose for a tablet PC that essentially does the same as one £100+ cheaper. The price range I'm looking at is about £200-£250, that's new or used. I don't know how realistic I'm being. I don't want to be paying loads because I'll only be using it to write.

QUOTE

Now, my own question. Does anyone know where I can get a really cheap 8.9" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD that supports VGA or DVI? New or used doesn't matter, so long as it's cheap and it works.

All I can suggest is eBay or local selling sites. Over here in the UK, we have Gumtree. I don't know if that's originally a US thing and I'm just being terribly ignorant by assuming it's British, but there's bound to be similar sites. We also have a chain of stores here called CEX, which is essentially an electronics shop that buys and sells electronic goods. New stock comes in all the time, so it may be worth looking into those. Sorry I'm not much help.

[Wolf68k]

QUOTE (leik oh em jeez! @ Sunday, Apr 29 2012, 15:33)

Now, my own question. Does anyone know where I can get a really cheap 8.9" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD that supports VGA or DVI? New or used doesn't matter, so long as it's cheap and it works.

That small the most I keep finding are either SKD open frame kits, and most of them are still USB. Or monitors that are that size but are power and video via USB.

[Slamman]

LG cellphone takes pictures, but there appears no Q and D method to drop and drag them from USB data cable, any ideas????

https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/178208

[leik oh em jeez!]

QUOTE (Slamman @ Monday, Apr 30 2012, 23:34)

LG cellphone takes pictures, but there appears no Q and D method to drop and drag them from USB data cable, any ideas???? https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/178208

E mail them to yourself. That's what I always did.

[Slamman]

This maybe the utility, will test it tomorrow

Seems LG already was contacted and said they couldn't be bothered to write a driver!?

http://www.verizon-phones.org/verizon-lg-a...r-download.html

Talk about confusing though

[Wolf68k]

Wait. Are you asking for yourself or for that forum thread you linked to?
What about using Bluetooth to pair the phone to the PC?

[Slamman]

As the first forum suggests, the BT only allows card info transfer, some minor data at the most, the USB is just not working other then to charge the phone, but I have an AC charger, and the m-USB is sold as a DATA CABLE, and that is how I wish to use it.

From the suggestions, need a link to the first application that might work, the second failed to produce a useable ZIP file, so I must try again, the Wifi I'm on is coming in uber-weak for some damn reason, I moved in the past month twice.

UPDATE, second attempt seemed to have captured the full 2.4MB but the bar ended before it filled, not a good sign normally. The first attempt was done over night since it was not making noticeable inroads on that visible loading bar

Will try connecting the phone after installing the driver, but the fact both are titled USB modem is not encouraging, as MODEM means it will try and make dial up phone calls on it! haha

This post has been edited by Slamman on Tuesday, May 1 2012, 19:49

[leik oh em jeez!]

Is the phone not on a network?

[Slamman]

the phone was given to me from my parents, it's for basic calls, so though it has Net features, they come at a cost, and of course, Verizon wants you buying all that, so I won't cater to that demand from them, but I have used the built in phone camera and it has built in memory reserves which are dedicated to photos (stored as black until filled, about 50 in all) and if you could use their cloud service without cost, I think you could upload photos from the phone to that, or send them attached to phone numbers