Recent content by BlackPear1

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    DEAD xfx 8800gs $61.84 shipped after $30.00 rebate

    XFX is offering a fan speed adjustment device? They didn't tell me when I called to complain about the noise from this card. I'm using the S2 (<$20 shipped) w/low speed fan and am happy. XFX doesn't void your warranty for installing an aftermarket cooler, confirmed in my conversation with...
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    NEW! Philips 1080P HDMI Upscaling DVD player-YES 1080P! ;)NOW $62.99 after add to cart

    You seem to get pretty agitated over little things. It makes you sound old enough to be my grandfather - and I'm almost 60! ;)
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    Mio c310x GPS back in stock at Staples. $168 Shipped.

    Thanks (I was editing my post when you provided this info). I'll take a look at the forum (?) to see if there's a revision on the horizon. In any event, I'm not finding many problems with whatever maps are on the unit, even in a city with constant major construction.
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    Mio c310x GPS back in stock at Staples. $168 Shipped.

    I'm not talking about the CD - it hasn't been out of the box. But the info on the device may be the software revision date instead of the map revision date.
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    Mio c310x GPS back in stock at Staples. $168 Shipped.

    The maps in my c310x (purchased at Fry's a couple of weeks ago) are dated 11/06 - hopefully the stock at Staples has the newer version.
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    Logitech Harmony 550 @ Dell SB for $59.99+Tax+Shipping

    Good question. I can't find a list of devices this will control on Logitech's site - any ideas where to find that info?
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    S754 ATX mobo + AMD64 CPU bundles @ Geeks.com

    Here's an alternative for $106 shipped from Newegg with a Biostar NF61S board (GeForce 6100 graphics onboard + PCIe slot) and a mobile 3200+ - in case you wanted this type of system but are disappointed by oos on this thread's deal. Of course all of these seem priced perilously close to some of...
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    Fry's E4300 and ESC Motherboard combo

    I'm seeing $10-$15 selling prices on eBay. But why worry - the combo costs less than the CPU alone purchased elsewhere, so you're still ahead if you throw the board away.
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    Microsoft Digital Image Suite Annivesary Edition FAR

    Thanks for that update - I'll bet everyone here was wondering.;) Nice deal, thanks OP.
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    Get ~ $380 by investing $10K credit from cc in 5% checking for 12 mo: list of 100 credit cards sorted by profit -5/28/8

    @SoulAssassin - thanks for the info, I'll keep my eyes open for opportunities.
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    Get ~ $380 by investing $10K credit from cc in 5% checking for 12 mo: list of 100 credit cards sorted by profit -5/28/8

    OP's statement "profit calculations do not take in account the likelihood of moving balance from a card to a bank account" is the part I don't understand. Terms and conditions I reviewed for cards on the top of the list appear to require a significant charge for cash advances - usually 3% - and...
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    Protron PLTV3250 Widescreen 32 inch LCD HDTV (Refurb) $399.00

    Most cryptic HD thread title of the year?
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    ATHLON 64 x2 3600 AM2 Brisbane OEM $59 shipped

    I would guess that it would be faster in applications that utilize multiple cores, somewhat slower in those which don't as the 3200 has a higher clock speed.
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    11 Free AudioBooks To Download

    Thanks for the links.