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    Not quite HOT, but: LG 42LK520 LCD $569

    This is definitely a YMMV deal, as not all Best Buy's price match online retailers. It's mostly a case by case, store by store, basis. However, it worked for me in the Nashua, NH store: Go to Amazon.com and search for 42lk520(42",LCD,1080p,120Hz,blah,blah,blah)...
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    $10 Dragon Naturally Speaking version 10 YMMV

    still waiting for mine, USPS tracking sucks.
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    $10 Dragon Naturally Speaking version 10 YMMV

    Excellent! Wife is a teacher, and has been wanting this. Thanks OP!
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    Recommend an LCD for my son's Envy 14, please...

    Picked up an Envy 14 for my son. I'd like to pick up an external LCD so that he has a 2nd screen, that's also larger than the 14.5 onboard. Here are the video related specs: •A 14.5" (diagonal) edge-to-edge, high-definition HP BrightView Infinity LED display (1366 x 768) •1GB DDR3 ATI...
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    Ok, so I dropped $$ on an HP Envy 14: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-740QM Quad Core processor (1.73GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) w/Turbo Boost up to 2.93 GHz 1GB DDR3 ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 graphics [HDMI] - For Quad Core Processors 8GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP...
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    Thanks for the info! Not overly worried about the battery with the i7, as I'd be ordering a 2nd one for backup at the same time. Thanks!
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    I can get 25% off of the Envy14, on hp.com until 6/05. Brings it down to $1085.48. Thoughts? How well would an external monitor handle the gaming aspect?
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    the netbook is a great idea in theory, but his fat finguz just won't cooperate with one. But he seems to TEXT just fine.. LOL!
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    Thoughts on this laptop as a happy medium? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+...&skuId=1914108 Friggin heavy at 6.5, and battery life sucks. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+ENV...&skuId=9556394 Alot more money, but seems pretty kickass. I built this on HP's site for the...
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    LOL! Nicely played. Thanks for all the input!! I'm keeping an open mind, and apparently and open wallet.
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    Thanks for all the replies and ideas, I'm going to be referring to this thread when pouring through all contenders. What would be a suitable SFF?
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    Sending the boy off to college...

    *CRINGE* So, my oldest is off to Norwich University this fall. ROTC, mechanical engineering, corp of cadets, the works. He's asked for a gaming laptop for a high school graduation present. One that he can take and use at school. Now, I'm not a big fan of gaming on laptops, that's what...
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    Sears.com Briefsafe for 11.99

    Dude! I must have 10 pairs of those! wait...
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    Thanks for the reply. I'm faily certain that I already have that bios update, but appreciate your looking into it for me. It seems to work well with COD MW for my sons to this point. During normal operations, it just seems slower to me. Anybody have thoughts on the mem upgrade?
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    Ok, so the parts came in, and I set myself in upgrade mode like a school girl. Hey, it's the simple things, right? Unadapted video, and shut down. Removed the video board and the power supply. Removed the fan/fins/cpu. Cleaned up the crap on the cpu with some rubbing alcohol. Reinstalled...
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    First and foremost, THANK YOU for taking your time to respond to my plight, it was greatly appreciated. Not quite a quest involving enchanters, but my personal quest none-the-less. I combined some of the suggestions: Order Summary MSI R4670-MD512 Radeon HD 4670 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI...
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    The PSU dying was an odd thing. We went away on vacation, and I pulled the plug on the the PC before I left. When I returned home, I plugged the PC in and the green light on the back was blinking along with the light around the power button. I'm taking notes and will likely pull the trigger...
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    Thanks for the replies, I am paying attention here. The PSU died, was a stock 300w unit. That's initially how I got started in getting it back up and running. Initially I picked up a 400w PSU, along with a 9400gt from Best Buy. Having some issues getting them to play nicely with the PC...
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    Upgrading PSU and Video card for HP a1250n

    Yeah...probably old hat for ya if you clicked on this thread, but I'm coming to you guys for advice. We have an HP a1250n and my son got COD MW for Christmas. Well, as you can guess the upgraded ATI card will not handle this game. Well, we're FAR from a gaming family, but my sons like to...
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    Kazaa won't share my files

    It's 40mb. Gonna ditch Kazaa and try winmx. Thanks for the help!!! :) :) :)
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    Kazaa won't share my files

    Trying to help a fellow Jeeper. How's dat? :) Somebody wanna try searching for 97tj.pdf for me and see if you see it. I'm connected as WranglerZ@KaZaA
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    Kazaa won't share my files

    That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm trying to time it so that we are on at the same time, and then to hook up. I found that filter option, and have unfiltered them. Still no go. Don't understand. I'm on a dialup and no firewall here. :disgust::frown:
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    Kazaa won't share my files

    Why not share it? :) If I rename the file to an MPG or MP3 extension, will it still not recognize the file? Thanks!
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    Kazaa won't share my files

    Here's my setup: Win XP, 56K dialup(msn) I've tried Kazaa and Kazaalite with no luck. I've done the "Find media To Share", and located the files that I want to share. I've tried different ports, along with a couple of other things. Still no luck. It says "Connected as WranglerX@KaZaA...
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    Free peeps!

    TheDiggler RULES...we are not worthy...we are not worthy...
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    Warm to HOT! ZainyBrainy Going Out of Business

    ZainyBrainy is going out of business and is at 30-40% off right now. Wife just got Bionicles for $3.33@, as well as some BIG lego sets (Harry Potter) cheap! Also there are Thomas The Tank Engine sets (wooden, etc). Lots of goodies!!!:cool:
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    Gateway USB Optical mouse $10.00 plus FREE Shipping

    Got one! Thanks for the link, and good find!
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    Free Bob Vila Software

    Hey now...you can have all the tools you want and STILL not be able to put the schtuff together!!!! Norm is extremely talented! GAWD I love the miter saw!!!! *drrroooollllll*
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    Update 10/14: $3.36 for each 1-year magazine subscription

    Another magazine source: Magazine Values Summer Sale Fred
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    ~~~~ Brag & Moan ~~~~

    Brag: Got my $50 from Compaq for the 3765 that I PM'ed over at CompUSA. Got my first issue of my FREE subscription to Playboy thanks to AT! :) Moan: That $50 took 3 months to get here. Ah well, at least I got it.
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    $7 off coupon for Crest Whitestrips!!

    Great find! Thanks!:)
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    100 FREE TOKENs from Chuck!

    THANKS! Based on the URL, this appears to be the real deal. Unlike that coupon a while back that was a hack job. Can't wait to take the kids!
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    FREE! Improve your Verizon wireless digital phone reception.

    Aw crap...even if I ask nicely, they won't assign my first born??? :D :D Thanks for the info!
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    rebate check mis-spelled my last name

    Definitely wrong forum, buuuuuuuuttt... Wife use to work for bank. Sign as stated on the rebate, then counter-sign with your correct name.
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    Free "Game" Rental link to Blockbuster-Diff than last post

    Simpactico! err, something like that anyway...four different email addies, four different bar codes. And I specified that I did not have an account. Let's see what happens! :) Thanks!
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    Anybody receive merchandise from this vendor?

    www.gamestech.com I'm looking into peripherals for my sons' GBA systems. Their site seems to have anything and everything. But I'd like to know quality before ordering. Prices seem very good, almost too good. Please let me know. Thanks! *edit* If this post is in the wrong forum, I humbly...
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    free Mag-Lite® FROM McAfee

    Ditto here...still haven't seen the light, story of my life. :)
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    Sears--- 10% off with Sears card 5/30-6/1

    Wonder if I can also use my 10% Craftsman Club discount..hmmmm
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    Crucial 256mb PC2100 DDR - $50 @Newegg

    Jaylio, Can't link it here, would be a no-no. But if you follow doc's link, in that table there is a link for the $20 coupon. It takes you to a page that gives you a code. Looks quick and painless to me. Nice find doc. :)
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    Logitech Cordless Wheel Mouse for $9.99 @ Amazon!

    Just verified with Logitech, that this mouse has balls. :) errrr, rather it's the balled version. Still good for the lappy. :)