Recent content by benplaut

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    My boss: "Congrats, go buy the biggest, baddest laptop you can find"

    http://www.thinkpadreserve.com/ Or maybe just max out a T61p :)
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    *Official* Half-Life 2 'gifting' Thread

    I've sent a few PM's, I'll keep trying :) Looking for HL2 (and today is my birthday! :D )
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    Looking for the perfect 24" monitor

    If you're willing to wait a bit, there's a darn good chance that you can get a decent monitor for a great price (or a great monitor for a decent price) on black friday.
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    [Retired] The LCD Thread

    Since I'm disinclined to read 45 pages, about how long is it expected before you can get a decent 24" for $300? At that point, I buy. Until then, 24" CRT will continue to live on with its goddamn whiny noise.
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    Looking to spend $1500ish on a laptop

    I also recommend a thinkpad, even at a premium. What you're paying for is the best support in the PC world, the highest physical quality, and a damn nice screen. If you can get ahold of any sort of discount, student or better, then it's much more affordable. Employee discounts are the best...
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    Presentation Mouse or Other

    pop into a newstand and take a look at the latest issue of Laptop Mag. They compare 4 or 5.
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    Building A New Computer

    maybe look at a antec 900. Insane cooling and similar price. Plus, people actually use it ;)
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    what do you do when you dont know how to fix your computer?

    i sure can sympathize... I'm close to that point with this damn laptop that gives every sign of overheating, yet never actually gets hot :o
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    Razer mice vs. Logitech gaming mice

    how about a Razer/MS Habu? Made to get people off of their intellimice :P
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    Core 2 Duo Build...

    maybe pick up a 19" CRT (dime a dozen) for free, and use the money for a higher end case, PSU, and maybe upgrade to a 7900GT?
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    What is THE gaming monitor to have right now?

    21" Sony Triniton CRT. There is no other.
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    Eliminating the Start bar

    bblean, bb4win (old), or xoblite. It's EXACTLY what you're describing, but it is a shell (you can use it without installing, though)
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    EDIT: Is this pin vital?

    Lucky bastard... have fun :)
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    safest good webcam

    get a Playstation 2 Eyetoy for $5 at a yardsale. The picture quality is great, and the drivers don't have crap (3rd party :) )
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    Can a case like the Q-Pack be brought as carry-on a jet?

    We brought our computer to hawaii a few years ago with no trouble. Then again, it's a dell... so they know it's a computer :P