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    Officially cutting the cord tomorrow

    I cut the cord about 8 months ago and I don't miss cable TV at all. I opted for an Apple TV, but a Roku is probably better a buy right now. I basically stream from Netflix, watch OTA, rent movies through iTunes, and see some network shows CBS/ABC/NBC/CW streamed from my iPad/iPhone. Oh yeah...
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    App for shooting landscape video while in portrait mode

    I find it more comfortable to hold the phone in this orientation while shooting video. Plus, my fingers are less likely to block the lens when holding the phone in portrait mode.
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    App for shooting landscape video while in portrait mode

    Anybody know of an iPhone app that lets you shoot video in landscape mode while holding the phone in portrait mode? I know iVideoCamera camera does, but resolution tops out at 320x400.
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    How to stream from mac to PS3 and Xbox 360?

    I highly recommend Majestic Media Server. I've tried the other apps mentioned in this thread, and this is my personal favorite. http://www.majesticsoftware.com.au/mms.lml I'm using the older version (1.1.4) of the software since it's free.
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    How to restore media and reinstall osx

    I also want to do a complete restore, but honestly I will probably wait until OS X Lion comes out. But, can I wipe my HDD, do a clean install from Lion, and then restore from my TimeMachine backup? I am also concerned about all my media (pictures, music, etc.).
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    Hulu Plus on Xbox 360 - first impressions

    I like it, and the only thing preventing me from cutting my cable cord and going Hulu/Netflix/Zune exclusive is the amount of content on Hulu Plus that is listed as "web only". As soon as they allow more content, I will gladly make the switch.
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    Windows 7 for $29.99 for Students through Microsoft!

    Wow, that is a good deal however I don't think I will get it in time. I need to have Windows installed by next Wednesday. Stupid exam software only runs in Windows. Looks like the best offer is the $65 product red edition. It hurts having to pay that much knowing a better version of the...
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    Windows 7 for $29.99 for Students through Microsoft!

    I can't use Windows 7 at school right now at all. Their network only allows Win XP or Windows Vista. Cheapest I have found Vista for is about $90. Would be nice if I could get it for $30. They have stated that they will not support Windows 7 until some time after the official release...
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    Windows 7 for $29.99 for Students through Microsoft!

    Is there anywhere to get Vista for that cheap? My school's wireless network will not take W7 and I need windows for boot camp.
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    Windows 7 Pro for $19 to students or $99 for professionals

    So if I am a graduate student I don't qualify right? Also do they have Vista for download? I can't use W7 with my campus wireless network.
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    New MBP hard drives

    I am thinking of buying my first Mac for college and I am planning to go with the Macbook Pro 13" base model. I am planning to upgrade the HDD and selling the 160 Gb one that comes with the notebook. What is the best way to erase the HDD before selling it? Is there any way to do it without an...
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    Snow Leopard imminent...who's upgrading?

    So I am going to buy my first Macbook Pro when I start school in August. Should I wait until September so that the notebook will come preinstalled with Snow Leopard, or should I just upgrade? I am coming from a Windows background were doing a fresh install vs. upgrade is better. Does the same...
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    Filehippo like site for Mac software?

    I like the category organization of version tracker, but I wish there was a site with the visual layout of filehippo. I wonder why they don't create a section for Mac software?
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    Filehippo like site for Mac software?

    Is there a software download site similar to filehippo.com that is for Mac software? TIA
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    Viewing angle on Aluminum MB

    I hope they fix this in the next revision. I want a MacBook with a screen similar to the Air. This is the main reason I haven't purchased a MB yet.
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    Nintendo DSi

    It would be nice if Nintendo would eventually let you transfer your Wii VC games over to the DSi for play on the go. Would think about getting one in that case.
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    OFFICIAL "Do It Yourself" Joystick thread...

    Did you make the case for your stick, or did you purchase it somewhere?
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    Wish-list of features to be included in the next Xbox 360 Dashboard update

    This: and I wish they would give us an option to specify which age groups we would like to play with. Maybe like on a slider scale. For instance say I could set it so I never play with people that are younger than age 16.
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    **Official Resident Evil 5 thread**

    I pre-ordered tonight.
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    What are you playing this weekend? (2/13)

    Just picked up CoD: W@W so I will be playing that. First CoD since the original one for me.
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    Thinking about a PS3

    That's what I am thinking too. I love most Nintendo first party games (not looking at you Animal Crossing or SSBB) but I have a feeling it's going to be a while before the next "hardcore" (I hate using that) Nintendo game. I have been wanting to play some Uncharted, Resistance, LBP, and now...
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    Thinking about a PS3

    Well I have the console and an extra controller and nunchuck as well as Zelda TP, Metroid Prime 3, Super Paper Mario, Mario Galaxy, Rayman Raving Rabbids, and Mario Kart that I could sell. I should be able to pick up a PS3 and a game for that. I would keep the Wii but I just won't allow...
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    Thinking about a PS3

    So I am torn. My first console purchase this generation was a Wii when it came out. I pretty much got it for Zelda, but since then I have purchased nothing but first party games. Like many other hardcore gamers I have not played it in months. It is because of this that I am thinking of...
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    Left 4 Dead 360 not 720p?

    I think there is an option in the settings to turn down the film grain.
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    What's your underrated Game of the Year?

    Burnout Paradise was definitely not on my radar, but I had to buy it once I played it a couple of times at a friend's house.
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    Engadget Review of The New Xbox Experience (NXE)

    According to a recent Gizmodo post, to get Netflix HD in the highest quality tier you need at least 8mbps. The author said his speeds were closer to 5-6mbps so he has able to stream in HD, but only on the next best quality tier.
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    Xbox Live is going down man...it's going down. Current Status: UP with some issues

    No thanks, don't want two copies of Robotron.
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    Soo many games coming out...

    I am interested in Fable 2 as well. Is Fable in the lines of say an Oblivion, or more like a Zelda? I am not a huge fan of RPGs, but I have enjoyed all of the Zelda titles. Don't know if that made any sense, but I am intrigued about Fable. Not sure if I can handle a 40+ hour game nowadays.
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    XBLA Wednesday (9/17) - September of 'meh' continues

    Which ones do you recommend on XBLA? On Wii I like LostWinds and Dr. Mario, so I guess you are right about there only being 2 or 3.
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    Soo many games coming out...

    Thinking about picking up Left 4 Dead if I can convince a few friends to get it as well.
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    XBLA Wednesday (9/17) - September of 'meh' continues

    So take this as you will, but I have not been impressed at all with the stuff that's been released on XBLA so far. Yes there are a few good ones, but I couldn't care less for most of them. I love my 360, but I feel the other consoles' downloadable titles are a lot better. FWIW I own a 360 and...
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    The 360 leads this week's console sales...in Japan?!?!?!

    The PS3 needs a price drop stat!
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    Easiest way to play an x264 .mkv file on the xbox 360?

    The only way I've been able to do it is by converting to MP4. My 360 is wired to my router and my laptop is wireless. I can normally stream SD content wirelessly from my laptop, but as soon as I want to stream 720p files, I have to connect my laptop to the router. Otherwise I get stuttering.
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    Who has all 3 current gen consoles? And why?

    Thanks for the explanation. I recently started using GotSent to play the MKV files on the 360. I was aware that the audio had to be transcoded from AC3. So the advantage is that the PS3 can play VOB files, and doesn't have the 4 GB size limitation? I wonder if we will ever get VOB support...
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    Who has all 3 current gen consoles? And why?

    Can you explain how you convert MKV for each system? I thought it would be the same since they both play the same video codecs. Am I totally wrong on this? Oh I only have a Wii and 360 by the way.
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    Home Theater Help

    The Sony does LPCM 5.1 through HDMI. I don't think the s4100 has HDMI (I might be wrong though).
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    Home Theater Help

    So from I can tell neither the Sony nor the Samsung come with component inputs right?
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    Home Theater Help

    Since you have a PS3, I would get one that handles PCM through HDMI to take advantage of the new audio formats associated with Bluray. Check out this thread on AVS: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1019554
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    iPhone or BB Bold?

    So you can't do picture messaging on the iphone?
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    Working with multiple 360s and LIVE

    Amen. They need to get a household account thing going. Why do I need to get another gold account for my girlfriend when all she wants to do is play guitar hero every once in a while? She hates that she has to play on my account, since I have the gold account, but she refuses to pay for...