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    Memory Upgrade for Dell Inspiron 1520

    I currently own a Dell Inspiron 1520 that I bought in July 2007. When I bought it, I ordered it with 2GB of dual-channel, DDR2 PC2-5300 memory. Fast forward to today. I've discovered that 2GB doesn't seem to be enough at times for Vista Premium and Windows 7, so I decided that it was time add...
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    Wiper Blades

    It's that time of year again-- winter. For many of us, there's a lot of snow and/or rain in the forecast, which makes having functional wiper blades to be critical. Consumer Reports concluded in their latest test that most wiper blades perform very well when they are new, but nearly all of...
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    That's it, I'm buying a Chrysler!

    http://www.latimes.com/busines...8jun25,1,2980140.story
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    2008 Accord EX-L V6 Test Drive

    My dad and I took an 2008 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan out for a spin today, and I came away being fairly impressed with the vehicle overall. The driving position was excellent (just like the Altima), as my knees did not come close to touching the steering wheel, which is an issue with the Camry and the...
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    How can I get an username change?

    How? Question answered. esquared Anandtech Senior Moderator
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    Resolve Carpet Cleaners

    Has anyone tried the Resolve High Traffic Aerosol Foam or the spray-type Triple Action cleaner? Which one works better? I'm trying to clean-up/deodorize a section of carpet after someone vomited on it. The carpet is the dark blue, commercial type carpet, so the stain isn't really...
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    The Girls Next Door (Show)

    Does anyone know the breed of Bridget's puppy from the show, The Girls Next Door? Thanks.
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    Any UC-Santa Cruz Students or Alumni here?

    I've been accepted to UC-Santa Cruz and am considering attending next year as a Business Management Economics major. Any advice regarding UCSC, its campus life, the university as a whole, or your experience, is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Need a reputable place to buy an A570IS

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a reputable place to buy a Canon A570IS. I had placed an order with Dbuys.com, but I'm not having a great experience with them at all so far. Lots of problems with the credit card transaction. Is butterflyphoto a reputable vendor? Or do you have any other...
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    $34.99 SanDisk 2GB SD ULTRA III CARD

    Link Seems like a decent deal to me.
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    Grammar Help

    Hypotaxis Periodic Cumulative All of these are sentence types. No clue what they are....I need to find five examples of each. Could someone please explain to me what these are? Thanks.
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    Urgent! Anyone know of a good international phone card?

    As the title states, I'm in need of an international phone card (with immediate access) to Hong Kong/China. Does anyone know of a reliable one with decent rates? Let me know ASAP. Thanks!
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    Valvoline MaxLife ATF

    I'm interested in using this fluid, Valvoline MaxLife ATF, to do a partial transmission service in a Toyota AW unit requiring T-IV. Cost isn't a driving factor, as the cost difference between this fluid and the OE fluid is a little more than a $1/qt, but it's primarily a convenience reason. On...
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    Ordered some parts for my tune-up today...

    Today, I went ahead and ordered the parts to ?tune-up? and ?repair? the old, ?96 Saturn SL2 with 94,000 miles. Here was the final list: SaturnParts.com: Items Ordered: Item: Emission system, Pcv valve, PCV VALVE, Saturn, DOHC Price: $2.25 Tax: $0.00 Qty: 1 Total: $2.25 Item...
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    1984 and Brave New World...

    Can you compare the two for me please, briefly? Thanks.
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    What contact lenses do you wear?

    Hey, I'm thinking about getting contact lenses. What brand/model do you folks wear? What has worked for you? I've narrowed it down to either: AcuVue II ($120/yr) AcuVue Advance ($140/yr) AcuVue Oasys ($180/yr) Focus Night/Day ($240/yr) Anyone have experience with any of those four...
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    Google Writely Users ??

    Does anyone here have Google Writely? How does it compare to MS Word? I don't have it yet (great if someone could invite me)... Thanks.
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    Canon Powershot S3 vs. Panasonic DMC-FZ7

    Which one is better, and why. Thanks.
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    What does Ford have to make things so complicated?

    Tonight, I did some research on the recommended transmission fluid service intervals for MY2006 Fords. Here are my findings: :freak: Passenger Cars: Change the automatic transmission fluid only every 30,000 miles, under normal, everyday driving conditions, for all vehicles...
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    Anyone read The Tipping Point

    What was the central argument/thesis of the book, and what was his stance? How does the author reach his argument? IMO, his central argument was that there is a reason behind every action and/or event in life. Each even has its reason for its occurrence, no matter how small and/or subtle it...
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    Laptop Selection Help/Educating myself on latest hardware

    For the past 18 months or so, I've been focused primarily on cars as my hobby. Thus, I have been completely "out of" computers. I have not kept up-to-date with the latest developments in chipsets, video card technologies, processors, etc. I'm looking at purchasing a laptop soon...so I was...
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    Coolant Dye

    Dye Regarding the dye I linked to above, will such UV coolant dyes alter the color of the fluid only under UV lighting, or will the color change be apparent even without UV lighting. I ask as I was planning to purchase some UV coolant dye to add to my car when I do a flush/fill of the...
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    Essay due tomorrow- Need Help Fast

    Hey guys, I need your help once again. I have an essay due tomorrow, and it?d be great if you guys could give me a grade on it (scale of 1-9) and any suggestions for improvement. The Essay prompt is on link 1. "Rachel Carson wanted to educate farmers against careless usage of deadly...
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    Need help with Essay

    Got my in-class essay score back from the teacher. This was for an English 11 AP (Language and Composition) class. AP exam is coming up on May 1st. I was given 40 mins to write the essay, but took about 20-25 min. Here's the essay: 1 2 Rubric(s): 3 4 5 Again, the essay is...
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    DIY Lasik

    DIY Lasik :shocked: Repost AnandTech Moderator
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    Body Shop Questions

    All, I?m posting for a friend who has several questions regarding paint/body work. 1) Is sanding the entire vehicle necessary for paint preparation? 2) Is ?spot? sanding and using a sealer sufficient for paint preparation? 3) How many coats of paint are needed for a good quality job...
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    Carfax request

    If someone has a carfax subscription, would they please run this VIN for me? Thanks 1G1ZT548X5F201011
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    Need help with FF 1.5

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/azmike/74267998/ Thanks. Stop posting software questions in Off Topic. Your thread was moved to Software and you were notified. Here is a list of our Forums
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    Need FF Help..Quick

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/azmike/74267998/ TIA, Michael
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    What do you guys think of this tire?

    http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=16520&subcategory_ID=5425 I'm thinking about putting a set of these on my 2004, Specialized Hardrock Sport which is ridden primarily on city streets. Thoughts? TIA, Mike
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    Best Digital Camera for $200 or less

    I'm looking for the smallest, most up-to-date camera providing the best image quality for less than $200. So far, here are the candidates: 1) Canon SD200 2) Canon A520 3) Sony DSC-S90 Most of my photos will be less than 5X7, though I may rarely take an 8X10. I'm not an advanced user...
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    Sites monitoring hot deals

    What sites monitor hot deals besides the following: 1) Anandtech Hot Deals sect 2) Fat Wallet 3) Tech Bargains Which ones am I missing? I'm looking for a digital camera right now, which is why I'm asking. Thanks
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    802.11 capable PDA

    I'm looking for the least expensive PDA with 802.11b wireless capability, so the least expensive combination I've found to date is an open-box Palm Zire 31 with an aftermarket 802.11b card, for a total of around $160. Please feel free to suggest better/less expensive combos as I'm new to the PDA...
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    Pennzoil/Quaker State Multi-Vehicle ATF users

    Is anyone using the Pennzoil or Quaker State Multi-Vehicle ATF in their transmission? If so, please state the year/make/model of your car, as well as the shift quality. I'm interested in using this fluid in a Honda Z-1 application, as this fluid is a composed of a Group III basestock opposed...
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    Let's Talk about Engine Oil

    Anyone have any question about engine oil? I'm bored right now, and am trying to do something with this knowledge I obtained from bobistheoilguy.com
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    Autozone $7.99 In-Store Oil/Filter special + Free Injector Cleaner

    http://www.autozone.com/in_our_stores/store_deals/in_store_deals.htm $7.99 for 5 quarts of Exxon Superflo (any weight), and a STP Oil Filter. No rebate needed. Excellent deal IMO, as the Exxon Superflo oil and the STP Oil filter are both solid choices for 5K drains. Exxon Superflo is an...
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    Netzero Platinum vs. Netscape ISP

    You may have seen my earlier thread in regards to choosing a new ISP. I've narrowed it down to either Netzero Platinum or Netscape ISP for $6.95/mo, though both require a 12-mo commitment. It'd be great if I could get some reviews from parties that use either one of these services. In...
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    Time for a new ISP

    A Little History: 2 years ago, I prepaid for two years of dial-up internet access with Joi Internet for $6.50/mo, service was excellent. About 6 months ago (give or take), Joi Internet was acquired by Earthlink, and Earthlink began providing service and honored the contract until its expiration...
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    Has anyone here purchased a Hertz Rental Car?

    If anyone hear has purchased an ex-Hertz Rental Car, how often was the the oil/filter changed on the vehicle? Also, what brand and grade of oil and filter was used? Thanks, Michael
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    Network help please

    I'm trying to accomplish the following: - Share a 56K dial-up connection between two Windows XP computers using Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). - Share files and a printer. Both computers are connected together using an Airlink 4 port AR504 Cable/DSL router with CAT5E cables...