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    New build - any suggestions appreciated

    1. What YOUR PC will be used for: Streaming video (Hulu, Espn3), recording OTA channels using HD Homerun Dual, viewing/editing pictures and video (1080p). 2. What YOUR budget is: $1,100-$1,300 USD 3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from: USA. Leaning towards building computer...
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    Intel i7 3770k or i5 3570k?

    I am trying to decide between these two CPU's. I will be building a computer that will be used for streaming video (Hulu, ESPN3) and viewing/editing pictures and video (1080p). I have been pretty set on the i7 3770k, but I am not sure it is worth the extra money. What CPU would you...
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    Recommend a TV tuner for my HTPC

    I am looking at getting a TV tuner for my HTPC, which one would you recommend? I will be using it to record HD OTA channels. I am currently looking at Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250. Are there any other better/cheaper options? Do I want one that comes with a remote? Anything else I need to...
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    High Mileage Oil - worth the extra cost?

    I have a Corolla with about 140,000 miles on it. There are no oil leaks, but it does burn through oil. So is high mileage oil worth the extra cost? What does it actually do?
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    HDTV/Converter Box

    Ok, so I have a dumb question, but I really don't know much about the newer TV's. I have an older tube TV with a converter box since the TV only has an analog tuner. I made an antenna so I get OTA channels. I am considering buying a Samsung PN50C450 and according to their website, it comes with...
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    Samsung PN50C450 50" 720p Plasma TV

    I am looking into possibly buying a Samsung PN50C450. After reading reviews, the majority seem to be very positive. A couple of concerns I have is some people mention hearing a buzzing sound when the TV is turned on. Also, some mention image burn/retention issues. I like that this TV has more...
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    What do you think of IE9 beta?

    To those of you who have installed IE9, what do you think of it? I have not used it yet, but I am considering trying it out.
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    S-Video

    I am looking for a way to hook up my laptop up to a TV with s-video. Is there any PCMCIA or USB to s-video (output) device that would work for this? I have searched around, but I haven't found much. Thanks!
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    Ooma Telo

    I am looking into buying Ooma Telo in the next couple months. Overall, it has gotten good reviews and I know several people that have and they have not had any issues. I am currently with Frontier (was Verizon prior to July 1st) for phone and DSL. Has anyone switched to Ooma from either...
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    Minivan

    My wife and I are starting to look at buying a minivan in the near future, yes I know, not very exciting, but it's what our family will be needing. :) The number one thing we are looking for is something that is reliable. Just from reading around, Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey seem to be...
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    Windows Media Center won't start!

    I have a laptop that I installed Windows 7 32-bit on several months ago (it previously had Vista). I did not do a clean install. When I try to open Windows Media Center, I get the message, 'windows media center has stopped working...windows is checking for a solution to the problem...'. After a...
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    Flip Phone

    My current cell phone is the Nokia 6555 and it has several problems like turning off in the middle of calls and not ringing when there is an incoming call. It is time for a new phone. I don't need anything fancy, it will just be used for calling, texting and taking pictures - I prefer the...
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    Hook up laptop to TV

    I have a laptop that I would like to use for the purpose of showing pictures/videos and possibly watching online content on my TV. The only output I have on the laptop for display is VGA, no DVI or s-video. My TV (Sony Trinitron KV-36HS510) just has a DVI-HDTV connection. What the best way...
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    Recommend a 1st person shooter game

    I'm looking for a 1st person shooter game for my brother for Christmas. I'd like it to be under $25. He's interested in a game that is good for both single and multiplayer use. What would you recommend?
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    Wireless Issues

    I am using a Linksys WRT54GL router with the Tomato firmware at home. My wife and I each have a laptop that we use to connect to the Internet wirelessly. If one laptop is online, there is no problem with the connection. But, as soon as the other laptop also gets online, one or both laptops...