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  1. bigsnyder

    Thoughts on refurbed 16GB Nook Tablet

    Decent buy at $140? I do plan plan on rooting. Looking for nothing fancy, just bang for buck.
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    Antec Gaming Series One Illusion $39 shipped at the egg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129182 Surprised no one has posted this. Shipping was UPS 3-Day guaranteed. For $40 seems like a no brainer.
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    3D acceleration in Virtual Machine

    How is the state of 3D in virtual machines? Would like to no longer dual boot into XP if 3D accel works decent with DirectX. Considering the age of the software that would run under XP, some performance loss is acceptable.
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    Trouble with centered timings - AMD/ATI

    I am running the latest Catalyst driver, 12.4. 12.3 was also problematic. Anytime I switch to a widescreen mode other than native, the screen scales to full screen with the option to select centered timings ghosted out. 4:3 resolutions work fine. I did not have any trouble prior to my upgrade...
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    Distributed.net on GPU question

    I just recently upgraded to a new HD7850. I use to run the stream client of distributed.net on my old 4850 setup. Is the stream client still compatible with the newest cards running Catalyst 12.3? I have not had any luck getting it to work.
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    3Dmark03

    Yes, I realize this tool is nearly 10 yrs old, but I was curious if the online result browser still accepts new results. 3Dmark03 results are still searchable. When I submit a score, I get an error message that I need to update the Futuremark SystemInfo to version 4.6.0.0. I have done this...
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    Windows 7 activation error: 0xC004C756

    Update: Error resolved, problem on Microsoft's end Was running Windows 7 Home Premium x86, then purchased a copy of Windows 7 Professional Upgrade. Instead of a clean install, chose the "Anytime Upgrade" option. Entered new Professional key when prompted during the upgrade process...
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    Yamaha Receiver RX-1065BL for $371 shipped

    UPDATE: *If you missed the great deals a few months ago, here is another opportunity: 6th Ave link Manufacturer link for more info A few unique highlights: -8 Channel Analog input -Preamp outputs -HD radio built in -Phono input -Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels -Sirius/XM...
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    Any RX-V1065 owners out there?

    Close to pulling the trigger. I don't need 3D, I love my Sony KDS-55A3000 too much. What was your deciding factor vs the 765 or other receivers? How good is the HD radio reception? Any regrets? I was pro Pioneer, but they seem to have abandoned multi-channel inputs on their newer stuff.
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    christwire.org, one of the most disturbing websites I have seen.

    I apologize if you agree with the views and opinions of this site, it is not my intent to offend anyone. My personal reaction was that of shock at the level of misinformation (again, just my opinion) and level of "hate" in a so-called "christian" site. Here are some of the articles I browsed...
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    Possible to get Windows Media Player 12 to open minimized?

    When I click directly on playlists or media files, is it possible to get WMP12 to load directly minimized (or hidden)? I know previous versions had the miniplayer feature, but this seems to be now absent in version 12. I might have to switch players, but thought I would ask just in case. BTW...
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    WARM - The Witcher Enhanced Edition UK uncensored version

    $35 give or take (depending on exchange rate) shipped Uncensored version is currently $54.90 before shipping at gogamer. US version is still $39.99 before taxes at most B&M stores. If you don't mind ordering overseas and don't feel like fooling with patches, this is the way to go. Other...
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    Odd benchmark results for WD1001FALS in RAID

    Can anyone explain why the 1TB black drives perform so poorly in a RAID array in this extremetech article? I'm not sure I have much faith in those benchmarks, but it did get me thinking. Are the 640GB drives (more specifically the blue AAKS) that much better suited for RAID?
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    Install XP only application on Windows 2000

    I realize that if I can fool the installer, that there is no guarantee that this will even work. With that out of the way, can the installer be fooled and if so how to do it? The software I want to install is for programs that came with my kids presents: Fisher Price Computer Cool School and...
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    Old school definitions for technology terms

    Anyone know of a good source for original definitions of computer/technology terms? Many definitions have changed or become convoluted since the widespread commercialization of computers and gadgets. I am trying to find an uncorrupted definition of "hypermedia". I apologize if this is not the...
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    Sapphire Radeon HD 2600XT 256MB GDDR2 $37 shipped

    Found this deal at fatwallet. I am not sure I would call this particularly hot, but it sure is warm. I have not seen these this cheap without rebate in quite a while. Newegg link The newegg page says these are retail, but the pictures show a brown box. Who knows, but I ordered one...
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    HD-DVD Burners

    Did these ever make it to market for desktop PC? I know there are some laptop HD-DVD drives, but I can't find a desktop version. Any insight?
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    Can PowerDVD v7 coexist with Theatertek?

    Since I have a HD combo drive now, I am using PowerDVD to play my HD discs. I would love to continue using the Nvidia codec that comes with Theatertek to play regular DVDs inside of Media Center instead of PowerDVD's codec. Any ideas on how to go about doing this? Is it as simple as...
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    The Orange Box for PC $29.99 shipped @ Amazon

    5/9 Update: Deal is back 5/5 Update: Price back to $39.99 shipped. Update: Price has jumped up to $37.99. Still better than retail though. Original Message: Best deal I have seen in a few months. Link Just a side note, you can get this potentially free by signing up for one...
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    Hardocp's review of the ASUS P5E3 Premium

    I am not denying this board might be the greatest since sliced bread, but looking at their own benchmarks, the P5E3 Deluxe is nearly as fast. I could be missing the bigger picture here, but I just don't see the big deal. Feel free to disagree, I am just looking for feedback here.
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    Video accel with new HD3450 and HD3650

    Has anyone seen any benchmarks for 1080p output? I'm sure they are at least as good, but I'm really curious about the HD3450/70 to see if performance improved over the 2400Pro/XT.
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    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V

    Not sure this is particularly hot, but does seem very warm. Newegg Link
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    Westinghouse 24" Widescreen Monitor $399 at BB

    Normally $549. Only major drawback IMO is 1-year warranty. Link at Best Buy.
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    Any Foxconn P35A-S owners?

    Anyone care to share their personal experience with this board? How is overclocking? Highly considering this board unless I'm convinced otherwise. C Snyder
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    Single platter hard drives

    So far, I have found that these three models are possible choices: Seagate ST3250410AS Western Digital WD1600JS and WD1600YS I have been unable to confirm that these are single platter, but these are the two (especially the Seagate) that turn up searching the forum. Are there any others...
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    Fixed aspect resolution on CRT?

    Obviously most LCDs will allow 1:1 pixel mapping for resolutions smaller than the native resolution of the monitor. I would like to be able to do something similiar on my 19" crt. When I use an older game or app that only supports 640x480 or 800x600, it looks terrible on such a large screen...
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    Very Warm - Theatertek DVD 2.5 for $39.95

    I am surprised no one has posted this yet. It has been on sell several days. $59.95 with Advanced Audio pack as well. Link
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    Select Disney titles $12.99 at Best Buy. Many more also on Sale

    A Bugs Life, Toy Story 1&2, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and maybe a couple more. Check Best Buy's weekly ad for complete list. Peter Pan is $14.99 Beavis and Butthead Do America $6.99 today and tomorrow only. Remember to include the 10% off coupon for up to three items. C Snyder
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    Need help with DVD decoder/codec

    How can I tell which mpeg2 codec/decoder is the default for my video programs? I can tell which ones are installed with Sherlock, but it doesn't tell me which is default. I have Nero and DScaler installed and I want to make sure my programs are using DScaler. I realize this has probably...
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    Nero 7 vs Nero 6

    Most of the posts I have reviewed strongly favor sticking with v6 instead of upgrading, however most of those posts were made about a year ago. Has v7 matured enough to recommend now or should I still stay away? C Snyder
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    Radeon X1550 opinions

    I wasn't aware this card existed until I started browsing AGP cards at Newegg. Does this card fully support AVIVO? For what I have read, it seems to be the same core as the X1300. Seems to be a great buy. Link C Snyder
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    Need new ROM image for Radeon 8500

    Any links to where I can find one? C Snyder
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    One last HSF for Athlon XP Barton

    I have not found any reviews that pit these two against each other. I do run my barton at 2.3Ghz/1.55v, but would like to push it to 2.5Ghz with a better cooler. Silent operation is not critical, but quiet noise levels would be nice. Anyone with experience dealing with both of these? I am...
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    Slysoft Christmas coupon is back

    Slysoft Page Coupon code: christmas Coupon discount ranges from $5-$20 depending on the bundle. Due note that according to their site, a single license for AnyDVD goes up in price to 49.00 after Jan. 1, 2007, so this a great time to buy. C Snyder
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    AVIVO vs Purevideo at Tom's Hardware

    Tom's Hardware comparison Can anyone vouch for the accuracy of this article? I just find the results inconsistent with other comparisons that have been done, largely the comparison at the following link: Another AVIVO Purevideo comparison Am I missing something obvious here...
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    ATI TV Wonder 650 $99 at Best Buy

    This is actual price, no rebates required. I believe this is good for both online and B&M. Link C Snyder
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    DX10 cards for HTPC, any huge benefits?

    Getting ready to upgrade to an E6400 based system. Current video card is 6800NU. Using the 6800NU will really be a bottleneck for the E6400, so considering a interim card that will net decent gaming performance until <$200 DX10 hardware comes (maybe the X1950 Pro). I will eventually use the...
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    RAID for HTPC, is it overkill?

    I was toying with the idea of using some sort of two drive RAID setup for my HTPC. Anyone using two drive RAID in their HTPC? If so, what kind of setup? Or should I just stick with one large drive? I am considering the WD2500YS (or bigger YS model) for my system. C Snyder
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    Info for Black Friday CompUSA Athlon 64 3000+ combo

    Anyone know the specifics of the motherboard being offered in the $99 AR combo deal? I am assuming this is a s939 processor judging by the ad pic. Thanks! C Snyder