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    LG 50" 720p Plasma TV $499 @ Best Buy

    Online and in my local store. Picked one up today. Very impressed so far. LINK Here
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    Cheap Blu-Rays Wal-Mart B&M -- YMMV

    Just got back from my local Wally World (Coralville, IA) and they had a huge bin full of (good) $8 BD movies. I picked up The Fifth Element. Among the others I saw in the bin: - Resident Evil: Apocalypse in a very nice steel case - SAW - My Bloody Valentine 3D - Jacob's Ladder - RV And many...
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    5.1 through TOSLINK from TV?

    I am planning some upgrades to my home theater system. I have an older, low-end 5.1 receiver (Panasonic brand) and will probably replace it. If I do, I don't want to spend more than $200..this is obviously limiting. To keep wiring simple since low-end AVRs don't support HDMI pass-thru, I am...
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    50" 720P for 9-10ft viewing distance?

    I'm moving in July and want to pick up another TV for the house's lower level. Currently I've got a Vizio E370VA (1080P 37") and love it. However, I want something bigger for the basement. I've been looking at plasma options from Samsung and LG. Samsung...
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    Best GPU for MS Flight?

    I'm gearing up for Microsoft Flight, and have had some fun in the beta already in the last week. My 4870 512mb does alright, but stutters at the highest graphic settings. Has anyone done a graphics card comparo with Flight yet? My budget will be sub-$200. Right now I'm most likely leaning...
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    i3-380m vs i3-2310m for daily computing/photo editing

    I'm a professional photographer looking for a laptop. It will mostly be used by my wife for web surfing, playing hi-def movies, etc.. However, I'd like to have something that I can do some photo editing with using Lightroom 3 or Photoshop. I would consider using it to offload files mid-shoot...
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    Civilization 5 Runtime Error

    I recently re-installed Civ5 after a reformat, and played for a couple hours this morning. This afternoon, I tried to open my saved game (229 turns) and it crashes every single time. It gives me a VC++ Runtime error related to DirectX. Apparently this has been a huge issue with this game...
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    Facebook Problems with Chrome

    I'm using the latest version of Chrome, on Win7 x64. Logging into Facebook yields the title bar at the top, and nothing else. The only extensions I have are imgur and tineye. Anyone experiencing this or know how to fix it?
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    Canon USA gave me a 5Dmk2.

    My 5D was at Canon's Factory Service Center in VA, and has been for a month. Apparently part of the building caught fire a couple weeks ago, melting quite a bit of gear and then the sprinklers soaked the rest. I got a call from Michelle at Customer Relations and she informeed me that Canon...
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    Checking RAM temps

    What's the best way to check DDR3 RAM temps? I've got 4 sticks installed in an old, crappy rosewill case along with lots of other heat-producing components. Is there any software that can monitor RAM?
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    Humor me with your 70-200mm portraits!

    Just purchased a Canon 70-200 f/2.8 on ebay. Will be using it for my wedding/portraiture business. Those who own a 70-200 lens, show me your long focal length portraits!
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    "Scanning Drives" screen won't go away ..no boot

    THis morning my computer started showing this behavior. After the BIOS option logo/screen, the computer just says "Scanning drives......" and will sit on that screen indefinitely. Have had no problems until today. Setup: - Gigabyte 785G USB3 motherboard - Phenom II 555 @ 3.5GHz - 4GB G.Skill...
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    PhII x2 555 @ 3.7GHz vs PhII x4 965 @ 3.6-4.0GHz?

    I've currently got a Phenom II 555BE that I'm running around 3.7GHz and it's very stable and runs cool. This processor will not unlock extra cores with any remote sense of stability. With my new camera, I've noticed some slowdowns in Lightroom and Photoshop due to the increased file size...
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    Printer's Magenta cartridge still streaking..

    after 2 cleanings. I have a Lexmark S305, just purchased last January. I did quite a bit of heavy color printing during the first week or so of ownership (brochures for my business), but have only used it sparingly since then. Now I'm getting intermittent streaking from the magenta...
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    Shot some video with the T2i this morning!

    ..and forgot to focus it. :D:D It was my first time experimenting with video on the stupid thing. Maybe I'd had too much coffee, but I forgot to focus before I shot the video. Oh well, have to re-do it next week!
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    Melted my HV 285 flash unit

    During a shoot. Oops. POS..glad I only paid $50 for it.
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    WD TV vs...?

    I've been wanting a digital media adapter for a while now. I have quite a few 1080p and 720p videos on my computer, and want to make use of my new 37" vizio. I have a $25 Best Buy gift card, and was thinking about picking up a WD TV unit. Are they worth the money? Any issues? Note, I...
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    Sharpie multicolor 24pk $8.99 @ Office Depot

    Use item number 425921399. Link: http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...kers-Assorted/ This package is regularly around $30. Great deal for anyone who uses them a lot.
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    $100 Wal-Mart gift card w/new smartphone & contract @ Walmart Wireless

    http://www.walmart.com/cp/Contract-P...atNavId=542371 I just signed a new contract with Sprint for $69.99/mo for unlimited data, 450 talk. Got a free LG Optimus S running Android, and a $100 Wal-Mart gift card. Pretty sweet deal on a new mid-range smartphone.
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    Broken screen or motherboard?

    I dropped my EEE 1000HA today on cement from 4-5ft high. It boots fine and connects to an external monitor as normal, but the built-in 10" monitor is just black. No bright-colored globs, streaks, or any kind of picture...just black. Is there any way to check to see if I busted something on...
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    WD Caviar Blue 1TB $57 @ Newegg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136534 Just picked up a pair of these. One will be used as an internal backup and the other as an external along with a Rosewill eSata enclosure. Apparently these things are just as fast as the WD Black models unless you're transferring...
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    20% off all ink and toner at Office Depot

    Get 20% off all ink and toner cartridges (limit 4) with coupon code: 830828541 Also, get a case of 94 brightness 20lb multipurpose paper for $29.99 with code: 855040159 These won't last more than the next 36 hours.
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    New to me

    Yea...what now? :D:D Many of you may remember my wreck thread. I bought a car this afternoon. 2004 Mazda6i in Redfire Metallic - 2.3L 4-cyl - 5-speed manual trans - 50k miles - Sport package (stiffer shocks, nice alloy wheels, spoiler, ground effects) - Every single interior option...
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    Back in the car market again..

    I was stopped for construction on I-55 south of St Louis and was rear-ended by a teenager in a Durango going about 50. I have a big bump on the back of my head and every single muscle in my body is sore. My old football injury in my back seems to be acting up again as well. No passengers in my...
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    Office Depot $50 off $200

    Use coupon code 56837971 at checkout for $50 off $200. It does, unfortunately, exclude technology. However, I will probably be using it to purchase a new desk so w00t w00t. http://www.officedepot.com/
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    Bus speed vs Multiplier...does it matter?

    I'm experimenting with some overclocking on my 555BE. Initially I just bumped the multiplier up and called it good. This obviously didn't allow me to overclock my RAM at all..cool n quiet didn't want to kick in very much either. Now I've gone back and dropped the multi to 15 and the CPU speed...
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    Anyone else using a Zerotherm Nirvana on an AM3 board?

    I just installed my Zerotherm Nirvana CPU cooler on my new motherboard & CPU combo after using the stock cooler for a couple weeks. I was always impressed with its cooling ability on my Core 2 Duo setup. Anyhow, I am very disappointed with how high my temps are right now. I'm stress testing...
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    New hardware, new Windows install..strange issues

    I put new hardware in my machine (PSU, CPU, mobo, RAM) a couple nights ago and had trouble getting Windows to boot from a fresh install. It'd freeze on the loading screen then restart itself. I eventually got fed up and did another fresh install of Windows, and it seemed to be doing OK...
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    Oh god what happened...can't get *anything*

    Alright so I was going to upgrade my E8500 to a Phenom II chip tonight. I got the new chip, board, and RAM in, and am re-using my 4870, HDDs, PSU, and case. I got the new parts in, the went to plug the computer in, and did a quick test power-on. I got fans and lights, felt satisfied, and...
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    USB 3.0...will it catch on?

    I just purchased a new motherboard, one that has USB3, firewire, and eSATA connectivity. This machine will be used a lot for my home business --photography. I've been looking into an external hard drive to backup all of my photos on, and want to know which kind of connection I'd be best to go...
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    Canon imageCLASS MF4350d Printer $149 @ Staples

    http://www.staples.com/Canon-imageCL...=StaplesSearch Very solid, reliable printer for the price. Some sites list it as high as $200-250. Rated for 7500 pages monthly.
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    How to be courteous to emergency vehicles...

    I was a commercial driver for nearly four years and saw idiots daily who had no clue how to respond to a vehicle with flashing lights and sirens running up behind them. It seems that most people just panic when they see a squad car, ambulance, or fire truck speeding up behind them. From my...
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    GE Reveal 100w bulbs - 8pk/ $2 @ Lowe's

    YMMV, but I picked up an 8 pack of GE Reveal lightbulbs (100w) for $2.12 last night at my local Lowe's. They had about 2 dozen packs in stock. The 40w bulbs were at this price as well. Just a 4-pack of these bulbs usually goes for about $4, so you're looking at about 80% savings. edit...
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    The Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 -- How I'm Saving Money and 100% Satisfied

    Two years ago I bought my 5D, and needed an ultrawide lens for my trip to Tasmania. I bought a Canon 17-40L and loved every minute of use I had with it. Last year I started shooting weddings and found myself needing a standard zoom more, so I sold the 17-40 and bought a 24-70. Now, I've...
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    Allie and Sean - March 5 e-shoot

    So Saturday was a bit of a crazy day for me. I had scheduled this shoot nearly a month ago, so I had plenty of time to prepare. However, I had prepared for sunny weather. Once it started pouring, I stressed out, and I really hope the photos don't reflect that. Anyhow, Allie and Sean are an...
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    eMachines dual core (T4400) laptop $298 @ WalMart 2/28

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/15.6-250-G...-4520/13374563 CHeapest dual core laptop I've seen. It's emachines though, so don't expect fantasmic things.
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    Reliable long-term storage

    I'm a photographer who is slowly starting a business, and would like to keep backups of my work. Would a 3.5" external HDD be a reliable way of storing files? When not backing up files immediately after a shoot, it would sit in my safe in a static-free bag. Also considering a 3.5" internal...
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    Decided to buy some new gear

    I've got a couple of deposits coming in for springtime weddings along with my tax refund. Decided to buy some extra gear. Going to get either a 20D or 30D for a backup body, a 15mm f/2.8 fisheye from Sigma or Canon, and maybe a 135L. :) I thought long and hard about getting a 40D over a...
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    MP3 Player Deals Thread

    My 2GB Sansa Clip is getting a bit long in the tooth and hope to replace it soon. I'm sure other people are in similar situations, so let's dedicate this thread to posting good deals on quality MP3 players. Help me out! Sorry, this forum is for posting hot deals, not talking about getting...
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    Find me a curvy road!

    I live in eastern Iowa. I own a sporty hatchback and a motorcycle, but all I know of in the area are boring, flat, straight roads. Find me a fun, curvy road on google maps within 100 miles and I will give you a cookie...