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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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    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...

    *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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    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

    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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    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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    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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    Pre-Paid Cellular Cards -- Best of?

    I have an older StarTac cell phone that I would like to use as a stand-by for myself. Life getting hectic now that BOTH of my boys are playing baseball. Anyway, what I'm looking for is advice on the best prepaid plans for cells. It might also matter that the phone is an analog phone, and not...