Recent content by JoeFahey

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    Gaming/Multimedia Laptop

    Great catches. Leaning towards the MSI now.
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    Gaming/Multimedia Laptop

    *My budget is $1,500. *The GPU's for the two listed below seem to be about as good as it gets for my budget: http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-X875-Q7380-17-3-Inch-Diamond-Textured-Aluminum/dp/B009D1UW2I http://www.bestbuy.com/site/MSI+-+17...specifications *My performance requirements are...
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    Which Netbook to get?

    I think I found a winner: http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AO722-047...re+one+netbook Will upgrading from 2GB RAM to 4GB RAM significantly reduce battery life?
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    Which Netbook to get?

    But this is mostly for bike touring and mabye some minor use at home. Won't a netbook with those stats still be able to meet my basic needs? (web browsing, blog entries, uploading pics/videos, using Itunes?
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    Which Netbook to get?

    Sorry if this is the wrong sub-forum for this. So I decided my Lenovo T61p is too heavy and bulky for bike touring. I would like to get a netbook. I am doing research on my own, but I have always found general advice from others on here to be quite valuable. Profile of needs: -Battery life is...
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    Questions on Making a Concrete Slab

    Hey, I need to create a concrete slab to serve as the foundation for a small backyard metal shed. It will be about 7.5'x10' with a 4 thickness. I have developed some questions along the way: 1.) What should I put below the concrete slab? The installation guide recommends about 3-4 inches of...
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    Aileron Roll vs. Barrel Roll

    Up until recently I thought they were the same thing. This says differently: http://www.flightsimbooks.com/f15strikeeagle/04_05_The_Barrel_Roll.php Any pilots that can shed light on this?
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    Wall Mural Advice

    I was mostly just looking for advice in general for wall murals...different application techniques, different materials, etc.
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    Wall Mural Advice

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    Wall Mural Advice

    I am in the process of repainting my room. I am using a darker tone of green for an earthy look. I also plan to paste a mural of some mountain/forest scene on one of the walls that would complement the paint color. I know I could use a program like Rasterbator to create my own image, but I want...
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    Drywall/Painting Related Question

    So I just realized that the drywall paper layer is underneath the peach colored section. I should be all set ripping off the blue paint. Thanks guys!
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    Drywall/Painting Related Question

    I was to make the wall a smooth finish though. I just want to make sure I'm not ruining the wall by ripping it all off.
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    Drywall/Painting Related Question

    Hey I am repainting my room. Two of the walls have a textured pattern. The layer of paint began to rip off. (See picture) http://imgur.com/PNjKp -What was the technique used to get this textured wall? -Am I ripping apart the drywall by tearing off this layer of paint? -Should I just rip it...
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    wtf AC? Snow build up?

    Thanks!
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    wtf AC? Snow build up?

    also, why does my hand look like it was photoshopped in?