Recent content by Grouch

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    Poll: How good/bad is your vision?

    Checked in at 20/10 three weeks ago. No near/far sightness. I can see great in the dark, but not too well on really bright sunny days without a good pair of shades.
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    best HIFI setup for the money... pick one from each category

    If you want to drive Maggies loud and clean you will need a separate amp or a strong receiver. I don't believe any of the $1000 receivers will drive them cleanly with good results. I don't think Magnapane has center channel spkrs, been awhile since I surfed around thier site. Of the two...
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    Do you frequent any other message boards?

    Another vote for: Home Theater Forum
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    best HIFI setup for the money... pick one from each category

    Chinman, I looked around and cannot find where I read about the Marantz's. I do recall reading about them being updated to include DTS-ES and DPL-II. With the DPL-II I would figure on late summer early fall before seeing them. Flood, I did consider the Maggies as they also were a very good...
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    best HIFI setup for the money... pick one from each category

    Speakers: not on your list, but VERY worthy of an audition are Vandersteen 2Ce Signatures, around $1500. Vandersteen Speakers Incredible speakers at thier price point, I haven't heard anything in this price range come near to their sound. Kinda big, but they will amaze you. Or save some bucks...
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    Where can I find the IWILL KK266 online(cheap)?

    It is also available HERE at TC Computers for $135.
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    REVIEW: Colorcase.com Neo Classic I case

    The motherboard I installed is the IWill KK266. Like DocSergeant said and what Colorcase told me, the standoffs are supposed to be metal to ground the MB preventing build up of static electricity. Colorcase's response email was prompt and explained my questions. Thier suppliers do not carry...
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    any one see hannibal.?? NO DISCUSION OF THE MOVIE, JUST YES or NO

    No. Will wait for the DVD. My home theater set-up puts regular theaters to shame and I don't have the crowds to deal with.
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    special cookie program

    I also use Cookie Pal. Works great. There is a 30-day trial version you can download at Kookaburra, which continues to work after the trial period is up. But it is cheap to register and you don't have to wait for the "register now" screen to clear.
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    colorcase.com vs. colorcases.com

    That's my case, man that thing sells out quick! I had a pleasure dealing with ColorCase. Mine was backordered also with a next shipment date of Jan 30,01. They received them mid-Jan and I had it in my hands around Jan 23rd. I posted my thoughts of this case here. I need to update it though...
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    Micropro.Com (Need References) Anyone ?

    I ordered a MB from MicroPro by phone on a Thursday, sales rep said they had 6 in stock and I would have it by Wednesday. The Thursday after it was due to me I called them up and found out they were backordered, "something wrong with the truck in California, they will be here on...
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    How many places have you lived for over a year?

    Houston, TX Shrevport, LA Goldsboro, NC Suisun City, CA Austin, TX San Antonio, TX and soon to add El Paso, TX
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    Where can I find the IWILL KK266 online(cheap)?

    I just ordered it last week from MicroPro for $144 + S/H. Should be here today or tomorrow.
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    Seen the new IWill VIA KTA board, its virtually a copy of the Abit KT7A board but its $40 cheaper

    The IWill KK266 is a regular KT133A board that sells for about $140. The IWill KK266-R is the RAID version which sells for a little more, but still cheaper than the ABIT RAID. Most of the pics I have seen of the IWill are of the RAID variety.