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    Mounting a .iso file on an ipad

    Hi, I have some DVD's that I want to watch while i take the bus to and from work. The DVD's are instructional and can't be simply ripped to a mp4. When played the DVD's have a small screen on the top left with the instructor talking and on the right is a slide show that the presenter highlights...
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    Gaming rig build! First build since nf7 with amd 2500+Mobile Barton

    Hey Anandtech, I finally got a job out of university so I'm treating myself to a new gaming computer! I want it to be able to play Americas Army 3 on high settings. As I stated in the thread title, I haven't built a computer since my nf7 and 2500+M overclocking rig like 6 years ago. I had a sick...
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    Updated my email in FS/FT and would like my topic unlocked

    Hi AT Mods, my appoligizes as I was a noob and didn't read the new stickies in the fs/ft forum. I have enabled my email and am requesting my thread be unlocked (http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=30255595#post30255595). Thanks for keeping AT my favorite forums
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    What's a low fee stock trading site for canadians?

    I want to start investing some money (500-1000) in the stock market. I wouldn't be trading very often at all so a site that has low fees is my main concern. Sogotrade looks awesome but it's not for Canadians. Thanks as always ATOT!
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    Can you install windows xp with a wireless keyboard?

    I have the windows xp boot disc but all I have for keyboards is my logitech mx1000 bluetooth and my friends microsoft wireless multimedia keyboard 1.1. Do I need to go buy a wired keyboard to re-format and re-install windows? Specs: Abit NF7 AMD 2500+ mobile I have the boot cd in the...
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    Which poker site should I make my first deposit with?

    I already played on pokerstars and lost my $20. I was looking at full tilt, they have 100% bonus and it seems pretty easy to get. Any suggestions?
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    Ugh, do I HAVE to use itunes for ipod shuffle?

    So my gf bought me a shuffle for when I go to the gym and I tried loading songs onto it like any normal flash mp3 player. She said I have to use itunes, but I use windows file structure to organize all my music and don't really want itunes screwing with that. Are there any third party programs...
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    What are some good websites for booking all inclusive vacations?

    I am looking to go to Jamaica again this year with my girlfriend. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba and there are no good deals flying out of our airport. I know good canadian sites are itravel2000.com, selloffvacations.com, redtag.ca etc. What are some good american sites too look at all...
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    Anyone else having problems with Facebook?

    This started happening yesterday. I log in on FB, and then when I click to go to my events or inbox or something it says I have to be logged in to see the page. I log in again, and the process repeats. I have tried firefox, IE, 1 computer with vista, 1 with xp... Anyone else have this...
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    ATOT Plan my trip to Chicago this weekend

    Hey ATOT, a company is flying me to Chicago this weekend and putting me up in a hotel for the whole weekend. All expenses paid. All I have planned so far is: Arrive in Chicago at 11:15 am Thursday November 13th Interview Friday morning from 9:00am - 2:30pm Leave Chicago at 8:30pm Sunday...
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    Tokyo or Hong Kong... Which is better for an english speaker?

    I am applying for a summer actuarial internship and the company is hiring for hong kong and tokyo. I have to decide which place I want to apply for. I have a good chance at this internship because I have had offers from this company before at 2 of their other offices. I am single, 21...
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    How to clean computer of HP Drivers

    I bought a new HP Deskjet F4180 and went through the install. When it asked me to plug in the USB connector I did, and everything was fine until the install gave me a critical error at 96%. I uninstalled all the components that installed, deleted all HP folders, HP registry entries and anything...
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    Recommend me a GPS that WORKS!

    I am currently in Minneapolis and I bought a cheap Magellan GPS and it wastes more gas then it saves me. Apparently I am driving on streets that don't exist and should be taking exits that only exist in the GPS. I got $250. TomTom or Garmin? I want: 1. Accurate maps 2. Fast GPS...
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    Just bought a guitar, what is good software to learn?

    I am living in a hotel for the summer for an internship and figured I'd make the most of it and learn guitar. I bought a Behringer Guitar Link UCG102 to connect it to my computer and and play it through my headphones. The guitar is a Godin. What is good software to help me learn guitar? I...
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    Is my video card the problem?

    It's been a while since I've been on these video forums but I used to be a regular. My problem is this - When trying to play Call of duty 4, I can watch the opening scene and the intro to the first mission, but the game crashes as soon as I am going to start the first mission. The game also...
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    Anyone here work at Manulife in Toronto or Waterloo?

    I have an offer to go to either one of these cities and work for the summer. Anyone work there, how is it?
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    How much to spend on my gf's christmas gift

    We've been going out for 9 months, I'm 19 she's 18. This sound about right? Concert ticket - 42 various gift certs - 30 clothes - 80 = ~150
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    Java and Active X not working in IE 7.0

    I view a lot of java applets and Active X applets for my math courses and since I upgraded to IE 7.0 all I get is a little red X in the top left of the applets. So I have to use the slower (imo) firefox. I have tried setting the security to it's lowest setting, altering all the advanced...
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    Problem Recognizing Hard Drive

    First, Specs: Abit NF7 AMD XP-M 2500+ ATI 9800pro NEC 2550 DVD burner SB audigy 2 Western Digital JB 120gb hard drive and/or WD JB160GB Aspire PSU (bad psu, I know. I just don't have the money for a new one) *Trying to install* Windows XP Pro Second, My problem: When I try to...
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    So I thought an evvening away from my GF would be good

    It wasn't. It sucked. I hate the ho's i Pick up at the bar. Geez. Bre-anne, bri... whoever else you were. I don't like you.
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    Anyone heard: Tool - Vicarious?

    I really like the song, it sounds a lot like most the Lateralus CD and the 7 minutes just breezes by. Any other opinions? EDIT: Quite dark after reading the full lyrics: http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=3530822107858588837
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    YAGT: Dating 2 girls... can it be done?

    K, I've been thinking about this this too much while working on my Stats 2 assignement. Short and sweet. 1. Girl I met at party and went on one date goes to France for a week. I didn't think the date went too well. But really like the girl. 2. Me and girl 2 that I see at parties all...
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    So my WD just failed a SMART test

    I have had this dell for 4 years now, and It just failed WD diagnostics SMART test. Do I have to run out and buy a new drive right now? Or do I have a week or so? Clearly I am going to back up the important stuff to DVD. The drive is not clicking or making other odd noises.
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    Guy asks girl to marry him on slikdeals forums

    geez, the guy didn't have the balls to do it in person? text
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    Speaker wiring for 1993 Camry

    For the front speakers in the doors. There is a blue wire and a white wire, which one is postive and negative? * The reason I don't know is because I didn't take the speakers out myself. I just got some back on warrenty.
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    How much is YOUR cell phone bill each month? *POLL*

    Just need a number, don't need to know your omgwtfbbq plan. 34 + tax/service charges for me EDIT: Mabye a provider poll too
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    What did you think of Crash? *Spoilers*

    It had the makings of an excellent movie (I loved traffic) but I didn't feel the movie went in depth enough into the plot. It seemed like the movie was supposed to be an hour longer... and I would have liked it to of been. Overall, it was a good movie but not one of my favorites. WORST part...
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    What happened to Radio Free Colorado? *CLIFFS*

    It played classic rock... but now all it plays is stupid news and national anthems... really weird. Anyone know? Cliffs for FoBot :) : 1. "Owner" of radio station was a total fake. Said he had various injuries, and other crisis and asked for donations. When the only thing wrong with...
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    Recommend me a new ringtone

    Song, sound effect, anything. Let me know what you think I should put on my phone, or what you have on your phone! Phone supports mp3's and I can load them from my computer.
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    Newest research on Artificial Sweeteners.

    Link to Journal article Article in my local paper There is more in both articles, but this is the most important part imo.
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    Damnit, lost a girl's number she gave to me last night

    I went to a bar/club for a friend's b-day last night and me and my buddy were dancing with two girls we met there. Both were good looking, and I am pretty sure it wasn't the beer goggles. So, about an hour before the bar closes the girl I was dancing with gives me her cell number and told me to...
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    Building a system for a friend (System Critique)

    He will be going away to university after summer and needs a computer that will last him a few years. He enjoy's playing games, but this will be a multi purpose computer. I made it so that he could upgrade the ram when he had more cash (summer mabye) and throw in a sound card if he decided...
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    YAWT: Exercises for Obliques/abs (PIC if that will make you click!)

    I'm not "fat" by any means in my stomach area. But I am not as cut as I would like to be in my abs/obliques. Stats: Age: 18 Height:5'10 Weight: 162 pound Pic I just took. CURRENT WORKOUT: - The past few weeks I have worked out everyday and intend on keeping that up (Cardio or...
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    New concept camera able to focus on more than one point

    link Take a look at the pictures on the right hand side.
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    Wow... Just watched Memento

    My head is still spinning. If anyone likes movies that make them think, then this is a must watch.
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    Favorite Music to workout/run with.

    Right now the new System of a Down stuff really gets me going for a morning workout. What else should I look at? I like literally every type of music.
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    Anyway to randomize mp3's on a DVD?

    For a friend's party tonight I am going to burn a bunch of songs onto a DVD so he can play it in his dvd player and throughout his house with his surround system. However, the problem is that I will have to burn this as a data DVD with nero, and there is no way to re-order the songs, so they...
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    How do I print the playlist in Winamp?

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    Anyone order from "True Protein" before?

    The prices, even up to Canada are unbeatable, and from what I've read on the net, their protein is the best. Anyone from ATOT confirm? US site
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    Got some speakers taken out of my car... not put together correctly.

    I paid Visions (local electronics store) 25 bucks to take out my speakers and they would ship them back to Alpine for me for free. Today, after washing my car I notice that at the bottom of the passanger door where there should be 3 push pin/clip things... they are all missing. I check the...