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    Trouble Viewing Javascript populated fields/resources

    We're really at a loss here. I bought a laptop for our small AC company, and one of the things we need to do is to use Carrier's product registration form, found here: http://www.registration.carrier.com/product_registration/RegistrationForm.aspx?b=c , which doesn't seem to work on this...
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    Audio Sounds Deeper than normal, Sample rate issue?

    I just picked up a computer at a thrift shop for some friends, and it works fine except for the sound. I haven't been able to find a model name or number on the motherboard, but it's an AOpen box. Celeron 1.7ghz, 512mb RAM, Windows XP, using the onboard audio. So, the audio plays, but it's as...
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    Question about Dynamic Microphone Electrics

    If it's a dynamic microphone element, and does not receive a bias-input, does it need to have a completed circuit? What I imagine happening is that the voltage generated by stimulation would serve as the input, and the return would be the traditional deal. Also, if the above assumption is...
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    Interaction of magnets of different flux densities

    My question is: how will a magnet's flux field be affected by having a magnet of a higher flux-density stuck on it? In this case, it's an old ferrite magnet, and I want to strengthen it using a neodymium magnet.
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    Keyboard for Gateway Laptop

    I have a mostly functional keyboard, but one key is missing and there's milkshake caking the inside, so some keys are less than responsive. I have looked at replacement keyboards, but the only one I saw was like $50. So, are there any options less than that? On eBay, you can buy individual keys...
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    Finding Songs on an older TV Show? Life s1e7

    I've been watching "Life" on Hulu, since I saw the season Finale years ago, and thought it was well done. I heard a song on episode 7 of season 1 that I liked, and at that point I normally transcribe the lyrics into the Google search bar, and then it'd be one of the first listings. Here, it was...
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    Body-Fat Ratio Measurements

    I just signed up with Gold's Gym, and in the "fitness profiling" session, the lady used a hand-held device to measure the ratio of body-fat. Now, I know that I'm carrying some extra, but it said that I had just over 20% body-fat. I was pretty dismayed at that, as I figured I was just on the...
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    Denon D1001

    So, one of the more highly recommended headphones is selling for $60 on a refurbished deal. It comes with the normal bundle and a 1-year warranty. These headphones have an MSRP of $150 and a street price of ~$100. S$H is ~$10, bringing the price to $70, but still a pretty good deal...
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    Cronichally Dehydrated Grandma was prescribed Diuretics

    First off, I think it's funny that I'm posting this in a forum where most people are talking about working out. Like, two of the last three threads I was reading where about Crossfit. I just moved in with my grandmother to provide transportation and company, in exchange for school money...
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    Speech Impediments

    So, I have a slight lisp and I tend to mumble. This usually happens when I'm talking casually, but if I pay attention I can get around it. I'm assuming that the mumbling thing is a muscle-memory issue that can be corrected by conditioning, but I had a question about the lisp. My teeth are...
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    Four-conductor 3.5mm plug to seperat mic/headphone plugs

    I'm looking at a headset from i-metal, and it uses a 4-conductor-ring design, and adapts it to a few different kinds of plugs. Unfortunately, it doesn't have an adapter that changes it to a separate plug for the mic-in and sterio-out. Is there an adapter out there that I could purchase? Mind...
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    Portable headphones/headset

    OK, this is a bit weird, as I already know what I want, only it won't work for me: I want a circumaural though heavily foldable headset, a lot like the Sennheiser PC 350/HD 380...only both of them have very poor sound for the price...or at least, that's how I understand it to be. So, anyone know...
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    Musical noises above 10khz

    What instruments make sounds above 10khz? and what sounds would I be missing if I couldn't hear above that?
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    Questions about Protien absorbtion

    I've been using the ON Whey protein powder, and I usually mix it with a couple eggs, some milk, and a banana or apple. Also, I mix some with milk before I go to bed. From what I've read, the milk causes the protein to be absorbed slower, taking more like six to eight hours to absorb. My...
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    Sound Cards

    Looking at purchasing an dedicated audio-card. I'm looking to spend about $80, give or take...a lot. I am flexible, if the extra money is worth it. The only stipulation is that it have optical spdif. Right now, the options are: Creative X-FI Titanium (non-fatality)...
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    Creative X-Mod vs ExpressCard X-fi

    Just wondering if anyone has both and has compared them. The X-Mod has a high noise-floor, and I am wondering if the express-card version would be better.
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    Problems with Creative X-Mod

    Google doesn't turn anything up on it. What the deal is, is that my mic won't even work in the X-mod's line in, like absolutely no response in Audacity. Further, the "microphone" device listing says "unavailable." I have a pair of AKG k27i's headphones with a super high sensitivity, and...
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    Sennheiser CX300 vs JBuds j2

    The JBuds have a higher MSRP than the typically overpriced Sennheisers, but I am a huge sennheiser fan. Which would be a better deal? $16 vs $13, so not a huge deal of difference.
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    Resources for Lithuanian

    I am starting to learn Lithuanian, and I am using a digital copy of a book. This is mostly just for fun, so it isn't really important what I get, as long as it is helpful. I have taken two semesters of German for my College's Language requirement, and I used the Beolingus online...
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    Interpretation of Square wave response

    So at Headphone.com, they have a feature where you can compare detailed data on most of the headphones on a graph, including frequency response arcs, distortion products, impedance vs. frequency, and square wave response. Most of these are self explanatory, but I don't get the last one...
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    Headset/headphone suggestions

    I posted this on the HT - Peripherals board, but no one has responded, and I'm hoping that this crowd might be a little more helpful. I'm looking for a replacement for my broken Creative Aurvana Live's, and am looking at a pair of Sennheiser PC350's. Coming off of a pair of headphones that...
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    Quality gaming headset -- has to be portable

    So, was using the "Creative Aurvana Live!" headphones, and I loved them to death. Unfortunately, death is what happened to them. For their replacement, I am looking at the Sennheiser PC350 for it's portability (it folds up real well). Unfortunately, the reviews I've read describe it as having...
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    Web browsing periodically interupted

    So, a friend is having an issue with his internet. There are several computers in his house, and he uses his own computer for browsing as well as torrenting. Periodically, it will tell him that his browser can't connect to the web page, while the torrent software is still functional. This...
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    Dell Laptop Slows Down Under Stress

    I was using my brother's laptop, a Dell Vostro 1500, to play C&C Generals. The game runs quite well at first (as a game spec'd for a PIII 800 should), but then starts to slow down. By the time it's finished, the game is running at about 1/2 speed or less (the game syncs with the framerate in...
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    Anti-Paypal-Scam Measures

    So, I am selling a laptop on Craigslist (sure, I know, bad idea), and I keep getting inquiries from what I can only assume is a scammer (I will post some examples below). Judging from a Google search, I am expecting that as soon as I ship the item, the individual would either change his listed...
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    Overheating problems on Gateway P-6831fx

    I was wondering about any ideas to test it on, since I am kinda at a loss. It is always in video games, and turning the settings all the way down only seems to make the computer last longer before it crashes, instead of eliminating it. Left for dead on minimum settings (excepting screen size...
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    Audacity MP3 output files not showing in file explorer

    So, I am using Audacity to convert some of my FLAC's to MP3 for use on a portable player, and after the first three, Window's file browser stopped showing them. It still shows the first three tracks, but not any others. However, if in Audacity I select the export MP3 option, and browse the...
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    Refurbished Sennheiser HD555 for ~$70 shipped

    HD555 @ Dakmart.com HD 280 Pro @ Dakmart.com">http://www.dakmart.com/product...o.php?products_id=9813</a> (black version, the Silver one is about $10 more) They're OEM items. I've purchased a similar deal on the HD205 (they might still have it for $12 shipped), and that came in clear...
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    Help on a New AT&T phone purchase

    So, they have refurbished iPhone 3G's for $50 with a 2-year commitment, but we aren't interested in the Data plan (at least, we would prefer to avoid it). So, are there any other good phones (as in, iPhone substitutes) with or without a touchscreen for about that price? To clarify, this is...
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    Sennheiser HD280 vs HD497

    I am looking for a new pair of headphones, and I am looking at a friends HD497 that was lightly used (he's asking for $45) or buying a Sennheiser HD280 off of eBay for about $60 (there are several auctions going). I am favoring the 497 because of it's portability. I wanted thoughts from...
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    Creative Aurvana in-ear?

    Okay, so I am always experimenting with sound, and am now on my umpteenth pair of headphones. A friend is offering me a good deal on the Aurvana in-ears, and I want to know what people think of them.
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    Another Great Lappie from Newegg/Acer

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/..._-34-115-556-_-Product There's your link. A cheap lappie with good specs, you can only ask for a little more. However, we aren't doing that, since we like good sales.
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    Plantronics .Audio 480 $14 @ the Egg

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16826265067 There's the link. Newegg seems to like dumping the 480, this is like the umpteenth time it's been on a shellshocker deal. --Edit-- We should have a permanent thread for Newegg's shellshockers, kinda like the Valve weekend specials...
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    Portable Equivelant to the Fatal1ty Headset

    That about says it. If anyone owns the HS-400, I would appreciate if you could describe your experience with them. They look like they have similar specs and are behind-the-neck headsets. I am looking for something that will at least come close to equaling the HS-1000 (Fatal1ty w/USB Soundcard...
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    dBV/pascal vs db Ratings

    I am aware that they are different decibel weighting systems, but how do they compare? Is there a linear formula that compares dBV/pascal ratings to db ratings at a given power levels?
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    More Questions on Electro-Magnets

    Okay, so winding 60 feet of 37-awg on a half inch spool takes a long time. I want to know if I can fold the wire and wrap several strands at once. Would this affect the polarity or strength of the electro-magnet?
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    Acer Aspire AS6530-5753 for $649@NewEgg.com -- free S&H

    That about says it all. Newegg has an instant rebate on this laptop, putting the price at 649 with free shipping. Here's the link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/..._-34-115-546-_-Product
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    Chewed earbud cord ruined the wrong side

    So I got the plantronics .Audio 480 on one of the Newegg shell shockers, and have loved it. The sound quality is a little biased towards the high-end, but it's a compact little wonder, to which I was growing quite attached...especially for the microphone performance. They are far from perfect...
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    Heavy Mice

    Okay, so I'm looking for greener grass over my OCZ Equalizer mouse. It's more of a "doesn't hurt to look" kinda search, so I am looking for something that is clear-and-away better. I like heavy mice, I don't need adjustable DPI --everyone seems to have them, but I just keep it at between 1600...
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    XFX 9600GSO with two free games and $20 MiR

    The egg has a deal on XFX's 9600GSO. You get Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty 5: World at War for free. There's also a $20 MiR with it too. The card is essentially a rebadged 8800GT (see edit), so it isn't TOO awesome, and the price is about what you can expect....you're...