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Expertise
I am very familiar with all brands of computers and computer components and the best places to purchase them. Can also provide a lot of help to the 'build your own PC' folks.
Experience in the area
over 20 years experience as a computer systems consultant and PC builder/user/trouble shooter.
Education/Credentials
BSEE from VMI and CIS degree from El Camino.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| celia | 01/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | You rock Karl! Thank you so much! ..... |
| Alistair | 12/16/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kenneth | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reply and answer! |
| Kenneth | 12/12/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for the reply and answer! |
| John | 12/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THANKS kARL. I;m On My Way ..... |
Recent Answers from Karl Zick
2011-12-13 Computers:
Hi again Ken, Yes it can. You can get a very nice slimline external CD/DVD player/burner for about $40 that hooks into a USB port. Toshiba makes a very nice one and you do not need a separate power
2011-12-10 Computers:
Hi Ken, Laptop and notebook are two different names for the same thing. A netbook is basically a notebook with a 10 inch screen and no CD/DVD player/burner. Other than that, a netbook has all the
2011-12-04 New Computer*:
Hi John, I just checked Fry's and they have a nice Lenovo (IBM) for $429 { http://www.frys.com/product/6831856?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG). That would be my first choice. Next, Dell has a nice Inspiron
2011-11-20 Buying a new pc:
Hi Bryan, I like Dell also, but order it yourself on-line and do not call one of their sales people or you will wind up with a bunch of stuff you don't need. Also do not order their basic model with
2011-11-15 What computer would be the best for my needs:
Hi again Frank, The converter boxes you are looking at are intended to take a new cable (or satellite) digital signal from your cable company and convert it to an analog output that will play on old
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