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  1. sgrinavi

    Just updated my garage both cars replaced

    '13 S5 replaced with a '12 911 GTS PDK, Sport Seats, Sport Chrono, Aero Kit, Rally Wheels '13 328i replaced with a '15 Macan Trailer hitch Brushed Aluminum Interior Package ParkAssist (Front and Rear) incl. Reversing Camera Lane Change Assist (LCA) 3-Zone Climate Control Bose®...
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    Venturing into Macs

    Per my previous thread I'm looking at picking up some sort of Mac device to use around the house for surfing and iTunes - rather than pickup some POS (like last time) I thought I might ask you guys what to look for. I have about 50 GB of music on my PC that I'd be transferring over...
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    Refurb iMac 20 really slow to set up

    I wanted to try out a mac for surfing and iTunes in the kitchen - picked up a refurb 2008 imac 20. This thing took about 15 minutes to boot up and now every step of the set up process is taking another 10 minutes, or so. Any ideas of what might be wrong? Is it just a giant POS that needs to...
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    Selling Unlimited VZW data plan?

    Probably been hashed out before, but I couldn't find my answers and didn't want to necro the threads that I did find Does anyone have a step by step set of instructions for selling an unlimited VZW data plan? Should I renew the contract first?
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    New quadro driver (333.11) hosed me - HALP!

    Dell Laptop, m6600 - quadro 5010, i72960xm (I think), 24 GB RAM, 256 GB ssd for the primary drive, 512 for the data drive, pair of dell u2711, machine is on a dell docking station 90% of the time. I tried to update my quadro driver this morning, the machine started off okay, but when it...
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    Bad ESN work on WiFi ?

    Since my loser step stole all my old phones and hawked them for drug money I need an android device to use in my car for an OBD reader, -but didn't want to spend too much. If I pick up a cheap phone with a bad ESN will the the wifi still function or will it keep popping up messages telling me...
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    Dell M6600 SSD swap issues

    Hey all - Not sure if it's better to post this here or in the lappy forum... I currently have the samsung 830 (256 GB) drive for the primary and a OCZ 512 in the secondary. I'm trying to install a new Sandisk 480 in the primary slot, but am getting some goofy errors along the way. I've...
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    OOS - $120 + Tax ! SanDisk SDSSDX-240G-G25 Extreme 240GB

    240 GB for $120? Extra savings is applied at checkout - in for two @ $119.99
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    ? About selling a new Verizon SGS3

    So I got my SGS 3 today and want to sell it, do I have to activate it first? If not do I include the Sim card?
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    Another Gorilla Glass Comment

    Damn stuff doesn't hold up very well when it falls out of your pocket and your automatic electric car seat crushes it... Dooohhhhhh Fortunately it was my work phone LOL
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    Did I bork my Asus Transformer?

    So.. I picked up a "used" 32gb WiFI Transformer from Amazon about a month ago for $286 on a sale they were running (Actually the tablet was not used, the packaging was just not up to retail standards) I upgraded it to ICS, rooted it and installed Clockwork Mod v5.5.0.4 . It worked great...
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    Complete WAN/VPN Noob needs a solution, please?

    We have three to five users that share CAD & REVIT drawings on a network, of course I can set up a simple MS File sharing drive on a spare box for the office, but we need live, remote access as well. I've done this in house many times in the past were we all just map the drive to a common...
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    Comments on Clevo 15" lappy purchase, please?

    I'm probably going to pull the trigger on this unit in the next few days - I'm selling all my 2 desktops and 2 laptops and going to a single unit - I do mostly REVIT, AutoCAD Architecture, 3dsMAX - play a few games every now and again : I have a few questions/comments (in bold italics) that...
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    $199 28" 16:10 Refurb Monitor

    WAAAAHHHH.... it's a refurb WAAAAAAHHHHH... it's a plain box WAAAAAAHHHHHHHH.... it's freaking dirt cheap GEEKS.COM Part #: IH282HPB-PB-R Warranty: 90 Days Condition: Refurbished Packaging: Plain Box Ship Weight: 23.5 lbs Manufacturer: I-Inc MFG Part #: IH282HPB-PB-R...
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    Opinions needed - Eurocom Lappy or what?

    Looks like Eurocom will have the 6990m in their 'racer' line next week. Their prices are reasonable, but I've never heard of them and, quite honestly, don't believe half the BS I read on the internets...... Any one have any experience with Eurocom? I'm 95% sure I want to sell my 2...
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    oos - Another cheap TV for everyone to complain about - 32" for $199 @ microcenter

    + $17 shipping *for me* Hannspree ST329MUB 32" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV The ST-MUB series Full HD 1080P LCD TVs, feature a refined and understated approach to design. The minimalist and stylish appearance, 1080p high-definition display and widescreen aspect ratio brings you a visual...
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    16 GB of DDR3 for $100 Newegg shell shocker from 3:00 pm to 6:00 PM Pacific 7/7/11

    G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9Q-16GBRL Newegg shell shocker from 3:00 pm to 6:00 PM Pacific 7/7/11 only http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...m-_-singleitem
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    DEAD - Famous Maker 23” LED Monitor $135 shipped (refurb)

    www.woot.com Not super hot by recent LCD price standards, but a pretty good deal for a 23" LED panel. I picked up three of them for my second system..... Specifications Monitor Type: 23” ultra-slim LED monitor Native Resolution: 1920x1080 Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 (typical)...
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    $215 Hannspree ST289MUB 28" HDTV-$216 (1920x1200)

    Hannspree ST289MUB 28" HDTV-$216 (1920 x1200 res) 1080p resolution 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5ms response time 2 HDMI ports Flexible input options The black mirror finish of the front bezel enhances the esthetics of any room. Decorative "Metallic Silver" strip provides an...
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    DEAD -- $60 for 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Shell Shocker

    over at 10:00 am pacific time..... G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) http://www.newegg.com/Special/ShellS...m-_-singleitem
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    Dell u3011 - 25% off list (limited use coupon)

    No, not a smoking hot deal, but I know a couple users in the video forum were waiting for the u3011 to go on sale and I thought I would post it here as well as in the video forum for them. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellsto...f9fp0dd0c0s558 RIPPED FROM SD Dell UltraSharp U3011...
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    Woot Off today (05/10/11)

    www.woot.com I know... woop-de-do
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    EXPIRED == FREE one time use $20 off $200 at TD

    FREE one time use $20 off $200 at TD Im not going to use this and it expires tomorrow (17th), I will forward the email with the links to the first person that PMs me with their email addy. SPECIAL $20 DISCOUNT OFFER: Ends Sunday, April 17th Thank you! Yes, we wanted to thank you...
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    3TB USB 2.0 External Drive$120... Seagate FreeAgent - No Rebates, Free Ship

    Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 3TB USB 2.0 Black External Hard Drive STAC3000100 March Madness deals, ends 3/31 Was $159.99 Less $30 Instant rebate Less $10 promo code EMCKGHF62 $119.99
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    sharing storage over the internet

    I need to set up some sort of hardware to share a drive across the internet with a couple people. We would all assign a drive letter and share the drive in real time, much the same as you would for a networked drive. Will a simple NAS do the trick? Can I do something simple for $500ish?
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    Sanity Check 6950 2GB?

    I'm building a new Sandybridge system 2600k (I'll OC, but won't overvolt) Asrock Extreme6 board 8 gb RAM in 2 sticks a pair of vertex 120 gb ssd 4x WD 640 blues in RAID 10 probably use a corsair 620 or, maybe, 800w PSU that I have. I have a pair of Dell u2711's that I'll be...
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    Kingston 128GB SSDNow V Series SATA II 2.5" Solid State Drive $139 A/R FS

    Kingston 128GB SSDNow V Series SATA II 2.5" Solid State Drive - SNV425-S2/128GB Total Price: $139.95 including rebates EDIT, looks like a couple of price mistakes, listed for $139 A/R - I got two of them and was only billed for $280, but the rebate form looks like $45... I dunno... so $95...
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    Dell M4500 boot issues

    I am having massive boot up issues w/my m4500. It takes at least 5 attempts to get the system to start from a cold boot (sometimes as many as 10) The system powers up and just sits there, I press the power button and it powers down after, sometimes, hearing the fans speed up. After 3-8...
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    Woot Off 3/8

    FYI there's a Woot Off today
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    DEAD Dell Monitors U2711 $719 : p2311H $139 : E2211H $119 - free ship

    All codes working at time of posting... other than that is ?-able Thanks FW... U2711 $719 w/coupon 4R5G$KHRVQRB1R p2311H $139 w/coupon S8P9V1WNFTVGC7 E2211H $119 w/coupon 4R5G$KHRVQRB1R
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    Looking for 50 mm mSATA SSD - 64 GB

    Looking to upgrade my m4500 with a mini SSD. I have two problems: 1. The stock mini SSD is a Samsung PM800 - mSATA 3.0Gb/s MLC SSD MMDPE64GEDXP-MVB Which I can not seem to locate anywhere for sale including on the Dell website and with a Dell SB rep that I chatted with... 2. Since I can...
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    Change the Graphics Card on Dell M4500?

    My M4500 has the FX880, I wanted to upgrade to the FX1800... Can it be done?
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    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 460 768MB $132 + change

    ZOTAC ZT-40404-10P SYNERGY GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) 768MB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card 6% off with promo code HARDOCP113C, ends 10/20 In round numbers... $170 - $5 instant - $25 Rebate - $10 promo code + $2 shipping = $132 + change, $264 for SLI...
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    DEAD - XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB $90 AR FS

    XFX Radeon HD 4870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card $89.99 After $30.00 MIR Part of 3 day sale that starts 09/30
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    Slingbox SOLO + SlingLink TURBO 4-Port Powerline $185 (09/29 only)

    I've been shopping slingbox's for a couple weeks, this is the best deal I have seen thus-far. Slingbox SOLO and SlingLink TURBO 4-Port Powerline Bundle $179.99 + $5 shipping Condition:Slingbox - Refurbished; SlingLink - New Products: 1 Sling Media SB260-100 Slingbox...
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    I do believe there's a WOOT OFF in progress

    www.woot.com
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    Looking for new, small, case ideas

    Hey All - I am relocating to Germany for my company and need to shrink things down from my full tower case. I have: -x58 board -(2) GTX480 SLI -(4) 3.5 " drives -(2) SSD's -(2) Optical Drives -TX 1000 PSU I don't really care what it looks like I don't want to spend a forutne...
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    Office Depot $10 off $25 - Includes Tech - Expires 7/15

    $10 off $25 Coupon - Includes Tech Expires 7/15 EDIT, try this link http://f.chtah.com/i/48/1237020949/MSC_Coupon_0710_Web.pdf
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    Dell AY511 SoundBar w/Virtual Surround - $40 SAVE $30

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...-404255-144385 Dell AY511 SoundBar with Virtual Surround on sale for $40 & free shipping. Normally $70! Compatible w/ Dell monitors SX2210T, SX2210, ST2410, ST2310, ST2210, ST2010-BLK, U2711, U2410.
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    DEAD - Price Mistake? Cannon SC35 72 x 36 Fire and Security Safe - $18.27 FS Amazon

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VUTWYM? •Dimensions: 72"H x 36"W x 22"D •Built In power box •UL RSC security rated exceeds CA DOJ requirements •Weight: 700 lbs •30 gun capacity Retail: $2k+ Gotta be a mistake, but it took my order.... EDIT, ripped from Eryeal @ FW