Recent content by Astrof

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    What new phone to get (now or near future)

    I want some form of a smartphone, most phones touchscreen nowadays. I would like a Qwerty Keyboard (or a comparably fast software touch keyboard possibly through multitouch) though this isnt a deal breaker as many phones are ditching the full keyboard. I'm leaning towards Android phones...
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    What new phone to get (now or near future)

    I don't think service is that big of an issue. I live in the DFW area (but go to school elsewhere). I know a few people per carrier around here and there aren't that many complaints.
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    What new phone to get (now or near future)

    I'd also like to add that I plan on doing some light programming for the phone.
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    What new phone to get (now or near future)

    Smartphone, budget is not really a problem (not horrendous and probably not an unlocked phone as those run a bit steep) When is "summer"? end of June? I hate relative terms (I know people don't know much about it but still). If this gets released in summer, what about a new iPhone? (I...
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    What new phone to get (now or near future)

    I currently have AT&T and our contract just expired. If I were to get a phone now what should I get (on any carrier)? What is the "next" phone to look for in the near future (1 month, two months, etc)?
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    I cannot find this anywhere - Crossbow ACK-I7751

    ooooh ok so all i'd have to do is break the pushpins off and use the existing mount and just use the screws? ok that makes sense thanks!
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    Bolt through kit for xigmatek HDT-S1283

    whats a good bolt through kit that comes with all the parts needed to bolt the heatsink to the mobo for a cheap price? (with shipping <$10 preferrably)
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    I cannot find this anywhere - Crossbow ACK-I7751

    does this work without a hold down? i saw on some forum that for the xigmatek u need: http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/lgboforulula.html instead. without the hold down how does it work? just curious as i need an backmount for my xigmatek cooler. where can i get a backmount that is...
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    Looking for laptop cooler

    ok after looking at over 9000 sites i still cannot find a good cooler. I'm looking for a cooler that: cools well can be used on lap is portable enough is relatively cheap doesnt stick out too much for this 12.1" laptop
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    Looking for laptop cooler

    after looking at a couple reviews, i might get the belkin laptop cooling stand, it raises the laptop (so it can be used on a lap) and is around the same as the antec one performance wise
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    Looking for laptop cooler

    What is it called? I saw that Targus had a bunch of coolers that went around $20, Edit: is it the antec notebook cooler? I see some mixed reviews on it, but they say its better than the targus chillpad i was looking at. Where can this be found for $10? Edit again: but what about size...
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    Looking for laptop cooler

    I'm planning on getting an HP tx2110us but saw that reviews said the tablet had heat issues... What's a good laptop cooler for this size?
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    Best Bang for Buck videocard?

    is ECS not a dependable brand? I mean I have not heard of them...but does anyone know how their customer service is or anything?
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    Best Bang for Buck videocard?

    i found: http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814134037 not as good as the MSI one, but still pretty good. how does a 9600GT perform to an 8800GT? and what about a 3870?
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    Best Bang for Buck videocard?

    so for around $150 the 8800GT is the one, but for around $200 the G92 GTS is the best?