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    PQI 4GB USB Flash Drive $49.99 @ outpost after $40 rebate

    if there's a Fry's near you, i just got an ad today for a Patriot 4GB Flash Drive for $70 no rebates. for those that don't like hassling with MIRs.
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    New Laptop Slow Booting to Safe Mode

    i just got a new Asus F3JM laptop with Core Duo T2400 1.83GHZ, 1GB Ram, nVidia Geforce Go 7600 with XP Pro SP2 preinstalled. after installing some apps and stuff (Avast!, Stardock Object Desktop) and uninstalling some junkware it came with, i tried updating my video drivers. however, i...
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    Are there any Barebones Laptops with decent GPU's?

    review of the compal here http://laptop-notebook.blogspot.com/2006/08/compal-hgl30.html
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    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 $10

    after using it for awhile (i couldn't resist!) i found that the CNet review is accurate regarding its limited range. however, for laptop users, the range of about 3-5 feet shouldn't really be a big deal. the mouse sets up in a cinch, and it's got a pretty accurate tracking system. to the best of...
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    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 $10

    Office Depot has this mouse on sale for $10 OTD, no rebates or anything. it's seems to be valid only at their B&M stores, so call ahead to make sure the one near you has got it in stock. normally $30. Cnet Review 6.4/10 Amazon Users 4/5 stars Another review for $10 OTD, didn't seem too...
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    Core 2 Duo

    i'm in the market for a new laptop and i have a dilemma. i can either buy a Core Duo laptop right now (an Asus F3jm) or wait a while for Core 2 Duo to hit boutique vendors (as of now, only the biggies like Dell and HP offer Core 2 Duo). I would buy the HP DV6000 but the graphics card it offers...
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    Are there any Barebones Laptops with decent GPU's?

    i don't have any experience with this one, but the Compal HGL30 has an NVidia Geforce Go 7600 w/256MB of RAM in it. it's a 14.1" screen.
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    Clearance @ Target BM : Dlink networking and ipod acessories

    where might the 10% coupon be located? i cant find a printable one.
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    XP-120 and eVGA Nforce4 Mobo Compatibility

    so i recently decided to upgrade from my ASUS A8V Deluxe to an eVGA Nforce4 motherboard (part number 133-K8-NF41). i had a thermaltake xp-120 with a Panaflo 120mm fan on my Athlon 64 and it fit fine. however, thermalright does not give any indication on their website as to whether or not the HSF...
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    *warm* iHome (ipod clock radio) $79.99 (ipod docking station

    B & M only? i can't find it on Costco's website. as for BB&B, i can't find it on their website either, and every indication is that their stores are not having a sale for $80. unless their CSRs are lying. i might go down there and check in the next day or two.
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    *warm* iHome (ipod clock radio) $79.99 (ipod docking station

    i think that might be YMMV. i just called a Chicago location and they told me $100. where are you at?
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    white Sox the most unpopular World Series champs ever?

    WOOOOOOO WHITE SOX!!!! unpopular? GET OUTTA HERE!
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    Warm: Apple Education Store: Ipod Video 30GB-$269 60GB-$369

    where does it say to put in your college info? i got to the checkout without having to verify that i'm a college student.
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    VERY HOT for Oakley Thump/Sunglass owners

    Deal is back!!! Also wall charger is now at a hawt price and available for online shipping! Wall Charger $2.99
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    VERY HOT for Oakley Thump/Sunglass owners

    hmmm...both boxes are OOS for me. damn i really wanted one of those too.