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    Need suggestions for replacing Comcast rental modem/router

    I currently rent a cable modem/router in one from Comcast, an arris tg862, but it has horrible signal range and barely makes it from my computer room to my other devices. I also don't want to keep paying the rental fee. I'm looking to replace it. I prefer a separate cable modem and router...
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    need suggestions for SSD

    I recently purchased a new gaming rig. It's an alienware from the Dell outlet ( refurbished ) and did not come with a SSD. I realize alienware is overpriced but with coupon code and oddly low pricing it was significantly cheaper than i could build it myself, under $950 pre tax. So I'm now...
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    25% off at Dell Outlet

    Dell is running a 25% off any Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Monitors or Printers at their Dell Home outlet. The coupon code shows as starting 5/27 and going through 5/28, however, the code is already working now so it's a great time to go look before more people start looking tomorrow. The code...
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    Need advice for PC build plz

    I'm looking to buy a new PC soon, or in a few months if waiting will save me a good amount of money. It will be used primarily for gaming, at the moment Neverwinter, Everquest 2, and Elder scrolls online mostly. These are the components I'm considering currently: Antec Three Hundred Case -...
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    Help on decision for new desktop

    I'm looking for a new gaming computer, and came across a deal on dell outlet ( refurb store ) that seems good to me, but I'm not too up on pricing at the moment. It's a refurbished Alienware, but comes with same warranty as new Dell's, it comes with: Processor: Intel Core 3rd Generation...
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    best place to buy new Ipad?

    I'm looking to buy an Ipad Air when it releases for my wife's birthday present. Where is the best place to buy one? Are there any advantages to buying at the apple store vs somewhere like best buy? Also, are there any online stores that sell with no sales tax for WA? Someone had told me that...
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    need recommendation fore wireless speaker setup please

    What I'm looking to do is set up a wireless speaker system in my dining room that I can play music from my PC on. The distance is about 25 feet, would go through 2 walls. My price range is about $150 or less, preferably less. It doesn't need to sound amazing, just the best I can get for the sub...
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    need suggestions on new router

    I'm in need of a new wireless router, but not sure what's a good one to get. It will be for basic computer use, couple cell phones / tablets. The most it's going to be doing is streaming movies from netflix. I'll also need it to have a wired connection for my primary gaming computer to connect...
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    headphones making popping noise

    I got a pair of Plantronics Gamecon 780 headphones for Christmas. they're usb headphones, and have a dolby 7.1 surround option. For the most part they're pretty amazing, they sound great, but, when Playing Everquest 2, they make an occasional popping noise from the right earpiece. It only...
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    need help with speed problem

    My parent's recently got a wireless USB adapter, but it's having some speed issues. On occasion, about once a day, the internet speed seems to slow down substantially. According to speedtest.net it goes down to 1 Mbps. It's usually around 35 Mbps. The only thing that seems to fix it is...
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    questiong about wireless adapter

    A friend of mine's computer has no wireless card in it, but they want to remove the cables they have running along the floor. She has a wireless router already. She only had 1 PCI slot available. It won't be a long distance, around 20 feet from the router. She doesn't play any games, the most...
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    need advice on bluetooth speakers

    I'm looking to get some Bluetooth speakers for my mother-in-law for Christmas. Her computer is upstairs in her house, but she wants to be able to play music from it to speakers downstairs. drilling holes to run cables is apparently not an option, is Bluetooth the way to go? She'll only be...
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    need help buying laptop

    I'm buying a laptop for my sister as a Christmas gift, but have no idea what to buy. all she knows is that she wants at least a 15" screen. All she really needs it for is basic stuff, email, web browsing 'n such. She also plays some dumb flash games from neopets and subeta a lot, so it would...
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    help deciding on prebuilt

    I'm looking for a decent computer for my father in law. He runs his home business on it, which consists most of a program called ACT, which is database software. He doesn't really play any games, just watches DVD's is the most he would use for graphics. He needs something on the cheap, but...
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    need help deciding please

    I'm getting a SSD, need about 80-90 GB probably. If its a hell of a deal I could probably deal with 60 GB minimum. Primary use for this computer is gaming. Currently I'm trying to decide between the ocz vertex 2 or agility 2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227604...
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    need recommendation

    I recently won a new 32" tv from my credit union... this one: http://www.amazon.com/Philips-32PFL3.../dp/B003IT6Z40 problem is the sound quality isn't so good. I need something that will sound decent but not break my budget, probably between $100-150 max, preferably more toward the 100 side...
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    USB malfunction, code 43

    about a week ago while playing everquest 2, I got a blue screen. After rebooting I get the message: in device manager it shows as unknown device: and in the properties of that device it shows this: All of the USB devices connected to my computer are working properly, which are a webcam...
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    advice on new components

    I bought a Dell a refurbed Dell awhile back and I'm considering upgrading some components, mostly because I can't think of anything for a birthday list. current specs are...
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    computer hangs for a few seconds

    I bought a new computer for my wife recently. During Everquest 2 it hangs for about 3 seconds sometimes. there's no odd noise, or change in screen, except the screen if frozen for that short time, the sound still plays though. It doesn't happen often, maybe once every couple days, but still...
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    is this a good price?

    I'm purchasing a new computer for my wife, I've been checking out the dell outlet (refurbs) when they have coupon codes available. The primary purpose of this computer will be gaming. This is the one I'm considering at the moment, but I'm not all that sure on prices, is this a good deal? also...
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    need help deciding please

    I'm looking for a new computer. My main use is going to be gaming. I'm considering a dell refurbished, or one from tigerdirect. Tigerdirect one is here: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...5&sku=SYX-1040 for $1600 .. think bing is 8% on tigerdirect right now. Here are the specs for...
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    cheap i7 prebuilt.. need advice

    I've been looking at a new computer and trying to either piece together or buy a cheap prebuild i7. I'm considering this one... its a refurbished Asus: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?inv...7-PB-R&cat=SYS Would this be a wise decision, or are refurbished computers generally a bad...