Recent content by fowen

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    Using a PPTP VPN Connection with ICS

    We currently have all the hardware and software setup for the VoIP to work (it works on our internal LAN) but the problem I have is getting the phones to work in remote locations. I know the most common practice is to use a VPN Endpoint (like a BEFSX41) to connect into a IPSec VPN but it...
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    Dimension 9100 PCs w/LCDS 24" $1199, 19" $679, 17" $499

    I also don't see the 24 Incher listed anywhere...
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    Optical Questions

    Anybody?
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    Optical Questions

    I found this on a site and think it may be the core of my problem. "Usually the the real trouble maker in your system is the connection to the cable TV system. The antenna connector shield is grounded typically in the equipment to same point as all the audio inputs (equipment case), but the...
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    Optical Questions

    I have been looking into the ground loop issue and I have a question. My cable box is only a "two prong" power cord. Could this be where my ground loop is coming from?
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    Optical Questions

    I will check out the grounding issue and see if that will change anything. I also didn't think about the recording software not support Optical in. I am currently using Windows XP MCE 2005, Ill have to do some research into that. Thanks for the responses!
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    Optical Questions

    My gaming is very minimal especially since I got the 2405FPW. I played a little DOOM 3 and a little StarCraft every once in a while, but other then that it is just movies/TV, web, general crap.
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    Optical Questions

    I use Windows MCE and record TV from my digital cable box. I am currently using Monster RCA cables to get the sound from my cable box to my computer but for some reason I get quite a bit of feedback when I am playing back the recorded TV and only when I watch TV. My cable box also has an...
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    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    We overpay $600.00 a month for our low end dedicated because of the uptime. We haven't had downtime in 5 years other then planned maintenance. I am trying to convince the owner to switch but it isn't easy.
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    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    The originator. You click on his link and it takes you to a website premoting the service, and then the link to dreamhost has a referral id. He has had it up since March and nobody has said anything.
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    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    Now Just curious... since he is using a referal link and making money on this deal, isn't that against the ANANDTECH forum rules?
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    Samsung ML-1740 laser printer: $39.99 ?

    Is this printer PCL based or Host based. Outpost says it is compatible with PCL 6 but reviews I am reading is saying it is host based. Anyone have any ideas?
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    Dell 1100 Laser Printer is now $99 - shipping & handling included!

    You wouldbe better off getting the Dell 1700. 90$ for a 6000 page toner. 50$ for a 30,000 page drum. Drum needs to be replaced after 30,000 copies so your TCO (Printer, drum and Toner) after 30,000 pages with the 1700 is 2.3 Cents a page The 1100 after 30,000 copies is 3.8 cents a page...
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    Dell 1100 Laser Printer is now $99 - shipping & handling included!

    Can anyone confirm you HAVE to buy the cartridge from Dell? 3.2 Cents a copy is a little high. Well, I guess it isn't that high.