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    nofan case / cooler?

    Did a little more research & found another option reviewed right here at Anantech: http://anandtech.com/show/6523/streacoms-fc10-and-nano150-building-a-fanless-ivy-bridge-htpc So, I know these are niche products but I do think total silence is possible & worth a few extra $$. I'm not looking...
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    nofan case / cooler?

    Ok, so to clarify: This would be designed as a completely silent, passively-cooled htpc. Overclocking would not make sense. It would be an mATX w/ maybe an i5 (fanless cooler so needs to be under 100W), SSD, & fanless GPU. There would be no fans at all, so it would be completely silent.
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    nofan case / cooler?

    I'm really intrigued by the silent case & CPU cooler from this little S. Korean company called "nofan": http://www.nofancomputer.com/eng/products/main.php CS-70: mATX case but supports long video cards CR-95C: fanless CPU cooler They also have a fanless power supply and a couple of other...
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    Jailbreak vs security

    I've tried to do this but MobileTerminal exits immediately when I try to run. *edit* Seems MobileTerminal is not compatible w/ ios 4. You need to SSH into device & change pw from a desktop. Unless someone knows of an alternate iphone terminal?
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    Jailbreak vs security

    TYVM for that link. Should be a default on Cydia
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    Stealth Guard phone protectors Free plus shipping

    Shipping was actually $3.85 for me :( Still giving it a shot. I don't like my current "Cleartouch" screen protector from Boxwave.
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    Jailbreak vs security

    Funny how Apple can take months to fix certain bugs, but less than 2 weeks to patch the jailbreakme exploit... Anyways, I've read today that jailbroken phones are a HUGE security risk. Apparently by keeping iOS 4.0.1 (& my jailbreak) I am allowing, nay ENCOURAGING hackers to take over my...
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    iPhone 4 Screen - cracked in my pocket.

    This is not true. I'm no glass expert, but I have heard of strange behavior w/ certain types of toughened glass before. As I understand it, tempered or "toughened" glass actually has compressive stress processed into the material at manufacturing to increase strength. If this is done...
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    iPhone 4 Screen - cracked in my pocket.

    Based on what he's said I would be prepared to give the OP the benefit of the doubt. There are a multitude of reasons the screen could have cracked, even if it hadn't been dropped. Thermal stress, applied load from just being in your pocket, residual stress in the glass, who knows? That said...
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    iPhone 4 jailbreak is live

    Yeah, same thing here I'm guessing with all the press around the Library of Congress exception + how ridiculously easy it is to JB with that web link, Cydia was not prepared for this...
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    Final Fantasy XIII (PS3/360) $29.99 shipped @ Amazon

    I picked up the game for $20 from best buy: http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2091111 The story is ridiculously cheezy, and also IMHO overwhelms the game. You literally play the game for only like 5-10 mins at a time, then get an extended cutscene. So it's like 10 mins playing...
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    The free case program has begun - Its an iphone app :)

    Not been my experience... I got the case on Fri
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    Expired: Starcraft II + Thermaltake case $100 AMIR FS

    I saw this late last night (11:45pm), and since the deal expired yesterday I was rushing through the order. Mastercard stalls on the CC check (probably because of my anti-script addon). I now have only 5 mins left to get in on the deal and since the order doesn't appear to have gone through I...
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    DEAD Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB 7200RPM HDD $59.49 FS @ Ewiz

    In for 1, TY OP I couldn't get the BCB to work, SuperBiiz wasn't coming up...I went ahead and pulled the trigger anyway (only about a buck difference). There were vendors on Bing for this drive @ basically the same price using cashback.
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    The free case program has begun - Its an iphone app :)

    I just got a shipment confirmation email that says my bumper will be delivered by Aug 4th. It also gave a tracking number, and when I checked the DHL website it says the bumper is in transit; currently in Carson, CA. Unless DHL is walking it here from Carson I don't think it will take a week...
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    The free case program has begun - Its an iphone app :)

    figures I wish I'd looked @ this before I ordered...requested the bumper case and now I'm having second thoughts.
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    Quiznos: Any Small Sub + Drink + Chips = $2.99 (valid thru 7/29)

    They took the coupon, although the kid @ the counter didn't know how to do it at first. Was $3.3x w/ tax. Also of note, although it's a good deal, the small sub is pretty small. But w/ the chips & drink its probably about the same amt of food as a regular sub.
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    Quiznos: Any Small Sub + Drink + Chips = $2.99 (valid thru 7/29)

    Excellent find OP! Hopefully the Quiznos in Palo Alto accepts this...
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    Screen Protectors - Iphone4

    Has anyone else tried an anti-glare screen protector? *edit* (I see that slugg has already weighed in, ty) I had one on my 3G that I really liked; it cut out all the glare and also didn't smudge at all. But unfortunately I don't remember where I got the thing. I tried several alternatives...
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    Apple apologists can suck it! CR no longer recommends iPhone 4 due to reception issue

    I have an iphone4 and I love it. It's fast, takes great photos, the screen is gorgeous, and phone reception is actually really good if you don't use the death grip.. That said, I can easily reproduce the antenna/reception problem and at this point it's ridiculous trying to deny such an obvious...
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    I have not tried the EMC software (went directly to WHS since I have a technet license), but I'm pretty sure that's not normal. On boot the fans go full speed for a couple of seconds, but then they quickly die down. Under normal use mine is very quiet. Did you update the CPU? If so, maybe...
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    Holy smokes, that's something else! So, I don't want to sound like a dick, but has anyone else done any speed testing (w/ WHS or EMC OS, upgrade or stock)? That just seems like more than I would expect. I'm no expert, but I did a little checking on cnet, and they were very complimentary of...
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    I love the egg, but you can get the fujitsu siemens version off ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130351506233 New, shipped for $149 Am I missing something?
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    Ideas for uses for tiny industrial PC?

    My brother-in-law got me a free ebox-3300 from a conference: http://www.compactpc.com.tw/ebox-3300.htm It's tiny and uses very little power, has a 1GHz processor with 256MB of RAM & totally fanless (silent). Has several USB ports, CF port and a micro-SD slot (no HD). I put in a 4GB CF card...
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    $299 xbox 360 elite w/ free controller & game @ Fry's B&M

    It was still on as of Friday @ Palo Alto
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    $299 xbox 360 elite w/ free controller & game @ Fry's B&M

    http://bjdraw.com/2009/07/03/h...-xbox-360-is-a-jasper/ The best way is by looking at the amps listed on the label at the back of the xbox. You can even kinda see it without opening the box, but you may have to bend some cardboard so be discreet or you might get kicked out ;) You can DL...
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    $299 xbox 360 elite w/ free controller & game @ Fry's B&M

    The one I got was a Jasper, but I think most systems in stock nowadays are gonna be Jasper. Unless you are buying off ebay or live in the boondocks... MS has been shipping Jaspers for some time now. As for the "worth it" question, that's gonna be a personal choice. How do you intend to use...
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    $299 xbox 360 elite w/ free controller & game @ Fry's B&M

    I was in Fry's in Palo Alto, CA yesterday and they had a package deal for the xbox elite w/ an additional wireless controller (you can choose either black or white) and a copy of Ninja Blade. $299 + tax (basically get an extra controller and mediocre game for free). I don't know if this...
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    How do you control your HTPC?

    Both of the Antec bay-installed IR receivers are supposed to be able to power the PC on/off. Antec has range of IR receivers actually, as well as HTPC cases w/ IR receivers built-in. http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=NzEz I'm looking into one of these now, maybe the Micro...
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    How do you control your HTPC?

    I'm planning an HTPC build. I was thinking of Vista for the OS, but I'm open to alternatives. Any suggestions on the best HTPC remote control method? Some of the options I've found so far: Antec Black Aluminum / Steel Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - $160 This...
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    power on from usb?

    OK, so I tried an old PS2 keyboard, and the power-on function works...but I don't want to use a PS2 keyboard. Maybe if I found a micro PS2 keyboard and put it on the desk? Alternatively, I guess I could splice the power on lines and put another power button at the top of the case. That may...
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    power on from usb?

    Is it possible to get power on from a usb peripheral (keyboard or something like the griffon powermate)? My power button is not easily accessible because my rig is under my desk, and I'm getting tired of crawling under there everytime I want to boot up. I have an evga nforce 680i SLI, and...
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    Speed up your gaming with KillerNIC

    I have a $10 nic and I play just fine. I understand the skepticism. BUT you guys should probably have some idea about the product before you scoff. Every review/technical evaluation I've seen concludes that this nic DOES give better performance for gamers than other nic or on-board...
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    Need new case - where to put radiator?

    Yes, it's an old heater core, but I bet it works as well or better than the $60+ 120mm radiators I see on the market today. The only reason I might consider switching to the 120mm design is for convienance. I can see how the 120mm radiators could be mounted in the fan openings of a case, where...
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    Need new case - where to put radiator?

    This cube-style case is interesting, but a bit expensive and possibly overkill for what I need. 6-120mm fans I'm sure will give a lot better performance than what I have, but couldn't possibly be as quiet. Hasn't anyone mounted a radiator in a traditional tower-style case recently? I...
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    Need new case - where to put radiator?

    I've been watercooling my rig for awhile now. Been using the same radiator for several years, but I've been replacing other components now and then. I bought a MPC-600 pump a couple of years ago (works GREAT), and got new water blocks from Dangerden when I upgraded to an Athlon X2 3800+ and a...
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    Vista Home Premium vs. Ultimate

    I'm concerned about the 'Business networking' item. I do have multiple PCs, and I do use the current XP networking features in XP Pro. Is it going to be harder for me to map drives from other PCs, for example? Exactly what networking features am I missing if I go to 'Home Premium'??
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    64-bit...what's the holdup?

    OK, let me preface this post by stating that I am FAR from an expert in CPU archetecture, OS design or anything in relation thereof. So feel free to educate me if I'm way off base here. I underwent a short exercise earlier today that perplexed me. Go to newegg.com (or any similar vendor)...
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    Win XP professional x64bit $49.99 free ship

    DISCLAIMER: I have no prior experience buying from 'VioSoftware'. http://www.viosoftware.com/%2AMicrosoft....html?gclid=CN2nuYTGzIkCFSgDYgodqkMBDw Says its for the full (NOT an upgrade) version of Windows XP Professional, x64 bit version. Shipping is free, if you choose the default ground.