Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993: First off does anyone know if I can use my older XP software on this model and if it has an internal modem for dial up?
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Whould this laptop be a good choice for useing Softplan house drawing software? Also for editing and storeing videos and pictures and web searching?
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I installed it on my desktop a couple of years ago, it has Windows XP. Worked fine right out of the box. No adjustments necessary. I use it for Skype.
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It has worked perfectly for us since we purchased it 3-4 months ago. It is a refurbished unit but has worked like new. We needed an XP server so it gets quite a bit of work.We may buy another one.
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I haven't hooked this up to my XP but I have confidence that I won't find any problem - since this operates basically in a DOS mode which is the framework for all Windows Platforms. I think the intel chip sets are built to this support level so I would be willing to try this. As I first reported I had no problems using this device on a WIN 8 laptop - it worked great to download my old DOS platform programs.
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No-- it's older software, and it doesn't require Internet to use. The only downside: you'll need a computer which runs Windows XP rather than Windows 7 or 8. Great program, though.
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It probably is because most drivers are given to Microsoft so their automatic updating can supply everything. However, make it clear to the seller who is too lazy to spend an hour of so going through the Toshiba website. It's like my camcorder. It was made while XP was still an option for operating systems. It wouldn't work with windows 7 but after I hooked it up to my laptop, windows found it & the next time windows updated, a couple of framework updates & there, was my camcorder listed among the other updates. Just make sure that you can return it if it doesn't. Remember, you have the upper hand because the seller hasn't done the homework for the buyers.
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Honestly the one I received was absolutely terrible in both internet speed when it was able to connect... Which was barely ever. I'm sure you are able to considering it is xp but good luck getting a better model than me.
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I am using one with my laptop to increase the range and speed to conect with my home wireless network, and speed up my internet connection. I have not installed it on my Dell XPS 730X Desktop for I was concerned about any problems that I may incur since it is 64 bit and not 32 bit as is my laptop.
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I didn't try it on Windows XP. I set up a computer with mint linux, and expected there would be installation issues, but, after I installed the card, turned on the computer it worked (got to the internet via WiFi) without installing anything. My guess is that you'll have the same experience with Windows XP
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Juan,I purchased it for my older Toshiba Satellite notebook and the performance has been excellent. I also installed Windows 7 and it worked great as well.Finally, the installation was easy.Brian
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i bought two of this model this spring from http://amazon.com. I'm still using the first modem, and works just fine. And also you do not have to pay a rental fee. I also just purchased my own router for my new dell 1721 laptop to fit in with my dell desktop. Shop around, great deals out here. Go to amazon and they will give you a comparative price also.
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It worked for me on an E53 X5 for me. Be aware the seller did not include the software but directed me to a download instead. Worked fine though with Windows XP.
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I have Century Link as a provider and I have a modem. I believe that yes you can use dial-up.
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douglas b. haslett, i will sell you mine if you want it worked great however i have since gotten centurylink and they provide a modem which operates both the internet and a laptop my e-mail is japace751@centurylink.net thanks mr. haslett
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First, you know this, but deserves repeating XP is no longer supported by MS and soon by others. With that said. Plugable has a 3.0 USB that works (USB3-E1000), I think it will revert to USB 2.0 speed - 100MB, but mine runs at 1GB Also any USB to Ethernet that supports XP will work, has nothing to do with the system and all about USB You can also put a wireless board, but I personally don't use it any more because the USB is faster and doesn't use my wifi bandwidth.
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Replacing the CT-90325 with the CT-90323 is definitely a step back. The CT-90323, from what little information I have been able to gather, seems to be a remote with little functionality and specifically designed for more basic Toshiba LCD models like 32AV600E, 32AV600T, 32AV600Y, 32AV601E, 32AV601T, 37AV600E, 37AV600T and 37AV600Y. While you might be able to program it, some of the more specific features of the TV that came with the CT-90325 will not be accessible. You would be better to purchase a new CT-90325 rather than deal with the frustrations of trying to "band-aid the use" of a CT-90323.
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First, you know this, but deserves repeating XP is no longer supported by MS and soon by others. With that said. Plugable has a 3.0 USB that works (USB3-E1000), I think it will revert to USB 2.0 speed - 100MB, but mine runs at 1GBAlso any USB to Ethernet that supports XP will work, has nothing to do with the system and all about USB You can also put a wireless board, but I personally don't use it any more because the USB is faster and doesn't use my wifi bandwidth.