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    How to convert mini DV's into DVD's

    A dvd recorder sounds like what the doctor ordered. I couldnt be bothered with titles and transtions at the moment. I just want to see the video on TV. It would be cool to edit them as well, but I will give that a shot in some time by getting the larger HDD too. Thanks for the advice guys. I...
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    How to convert mini DV's into DVD's

    I could buy a larger HDD. This wont be an issue. I was hoping that things would be much simpler. How much time do you reckon one conversion from miniDV -DVD would take? Several hours? Or tens of hours? Anurag
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    How to convert mini DV's into DVD's

    0.1% loss should not be a problem. These are only home videos so I can live with 0.1% loss. I am not a techie, so can someone explain step by step how this is done, and whats the simplest path to it.? Thanks, Anurag
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    How to convert mini DV's into DVD's

    Yes I have tried this, but I used MS Movie maker for the purpose. For full resoultion transfer, the HDD reqmnt was huge. Does pinnacle allow direct buring of the mini DV to the DVD's without altering the quality of the A/V? If so great. Else, what are other soultions? Are there any add on...
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    How to convert mini DV's into DVD's

    I have several Mini DV's that I want to convert into DVD's for regular watching. I dont want to compromise on the quality at all. What are the suggested soultions? Thanks, Anurag
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    Strange UPS power problem on intel 850MV!!!

    Anyone??????????
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    Strange UPS power problem on intel 850MV!!!

    I have a p4-1.7ghz on an Intel D850MV mobo. Ever since i got this PC, I have never been able to run this on a UPS (uninterrupted power supply). This is the strangest thing I have ever encountered with a PC in all my life. My UPS is a 500va system and worked absolutely fine with my older p3...
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    How to boot from a CDROM in a Toshiba Portege?

    I have a Toshiba Portege 3480CT notebook. I want to reinstall the original software in it. For that I need to boot thru a USA floppy drive. I have no idea how to do that. If any one knows how this is done please let me in on the secret. thanks, anurag
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    Geforce 2 ti drivers?

    I just downloaded the 28.32 detontator drivers for Xp and Win 98 from the nVidia site. Are they suitable for the Geforce 2 Ti 64mb? Are there any better or newer drivers that I can use. thanks in advance.
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    geforce 4 MX440

    Great post vss1980...was very helpful indeed. OK here are my options based on availability here: Prolink Pixelview Gforce3 ti500 64MB $340 Leadtek Winfast Gforce 3 Ti500 64MB $340 ELSA Gladiac 921 DVI Gforce 3 Ti500 $340 MSI Gforce 3 Ti200 64MB $170 Leadtek Gforce 3 Ti200 128MB $225 Prolink...
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    geforce 4 MX440

    I am in the market for a high end graphic card for my intel 850 Mobo. I just saw a MSI geforce 4 MX 440 card. I want opinions on this card as compared to the geforce 3 ti500 etc. Can someone help me understand how these cards are stacked as compared to performance... geforce 2 (several...
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    How do u use multi hard drives effectively?

    I have been wanting to ask this for a while: How do people usually use a multi hard drive setup effectively. I have 2 barracudas and I was thinking of using one for the OS and applications while the other for data and games. Im not so sure if this is the best way to make the most of this...
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    Windows XP NTFS????

    Ouch!!!
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    Windows XP NTFS????

    im gonna hang myself now!!! :o
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    Video Confrencing rig

    what are the components critical for a video conferencing PC. I want to build one for my office and I want a balanced machine not top of the line with T3 connection etc. I will be using a 128K DSL for connectivity. Can someone suggest this config please. Thanks, Anurag