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    Been patiently waiting for a Nexus 4 - give up?

    It is back in stock now and showing that it ships in 1-2 weeks.
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    I just received the HD Homerun Dual and so far it has been great! I have one computer wired to the router and it performs very well (very little pixelation). I also have a laptop that does pretty good with wireless, but there is definitely more pixelation so I will probably upgrade to a...
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    New build - any suggestions appreciated

    Thanks for all the suggestions mfenn! After thinking about it, I think I will build the computer. It will be fun and save me a good chunk of change. :)
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    New build - any suggestions appreciated

    No gaming. It will be used for either streaming video from the internet or viewing/encoding 1080p videos. I thought the video card would help with the encoding and viewing of videos. If that is not the case, maybe I don't need one and the integrated HD Graphics 4000 will be enough? Good...
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    New build - any suggestions appreciated

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for: Streaming video (Hulu, Espn3), recording OTA channels using HD Homerun Dual, viewing/editing pictures and video (1080p). 2. What YOUR budget is: $1,100-$1,300 USD 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from: USA. Leaning towards building computer...
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    Intel i7 3770k or i5 3570k?

    I am trying to decide between these two CPU's. I will be building a computer that will be used for streaming video (Hulu, ESPN3) and viewing/editing pictures and video (1080p). I have been pretty set on the i7 3770k, but I am not sure it is worth the extra money. What CPU would you...
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    Thanks for all replies and suggestions. I just order the HD Homerun Dual, so I will give that a try. It was on sale for $70 with free shipping on Amazon. :D I will let you know how everything turns out!
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    I really like the fact that with the HD Homerun, I can stream OTA channels at any computer in the house. My biggest concern is having enough network bandwidth (I am considering getting the HD Homerun Dual). I only have a wireless G router, though I could upgrade to an N if needed. For those...
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    Very cool, I have not heard of anything like this. If I have a wireless G router, will it stream the content ok, or will I need to upgrade to an N router?
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    I am looking at getting a TV tuner for my HTPC, which one would you recommend? I will be using it to record HD OTA channels. I am currently looking at Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250. Are there any other better/cheaper options? Do I want one that comes with a remote? Anything else I need to...
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    Same here, I began doing my own oil changes several years ago, but I have been usually use regular oil. I was never sure if the high mileage oil actually worked or was worth it.
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    I have not tried this, but I might look into it. I would like to figure out the root cause of the oil burning, I just don't want to spend a lot of money to fix it. :D Has anyone else used Oil Stabilizer before and what are your thoughts?
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    I will have to look into this. I don't know a whole lot about engines, so I will have figure out where these parts are and check to see if they are good or not. :) What exactly should I be looking for with the valve stem seal?
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    No leak that I can see. It is actually a very good mosquito fogger...a couple times a year I have to scrub the back of the car above the tale pipe because it turns my white car gray! :D What plugs should I look at?
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    There is no leak, it just burns through oil for some reason. I have looked around online and it seems to be a common problem for Corolla's around 1998-2002. The only fixes people have mentioned are expensive. Some people have mentioned adding valvoline max life oil additive and that seemed to help.