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    Which GPS unit is right for me?

    So im shopping for a gps unit but I want one that I dont have to pay to update maps. Id like one with tts and voice recognition. Thoughts?
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    Asus S101 and gaming

    Since the new Asus S101 will be sporting a video card in it, to my knowledge a netbook first, will this be able to support gaming on netbooks now? It will have the Nvidia 9300gs in it along with the atom 1.6ghz and a gig of ram. I can't seem to find any reviews mentioning this nor specs on what...
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    Does Boost Unlimited or Metro PCS work if I'm calling to Puerto Rico?

    The websites are highly uninformative and dont clarify so Im asking, If I live in Florida and I'm calling a number in PR, am I going to be charged extra or will it fall within the unlimited plan.
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    Sp2 Loops of Death

    So I have tried to revive my old computer and I am trying to figure out what to do. It is an amd 3200+ 64 with an asus kv8 and 1 gig of ram. Im trying to install sp2 on my 80gig sata drive when poof, it restarted. Now whenever I try and run it, the windows screen shows, it says setup is being...
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    Audigy 2 driver problems

    I bought an audigy 2 value and installed it a while back. Since I reformatted it however I have not been able to install drivers for it. When I go to the site and download the driver, as I run it it says that I dont have that hardware in my system, yet the autoupdate feature on their site...
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    Pc not detecting sata drive

    I have a sata drive with a bad xp install on it and im trying to connect it to xfer some information. The problem is that my pc doesnt see it in my computer. Im running a kv8 max3
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    Comp freezes on Verifying DMI Pool Data in boot...

    This one stumped me. I was waiting for my comp to boot up and it got stuck on verifying dmi pool data in the boot screen. Xp never loads up and it just sits there with the _ blinking. The lights on my keyboard seem to be off and if I restart, the same thing happens. It goes thru the boot process...
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    Unaccessible Folder

    I just bought a new HD and I installed windows. Unfortunately I couldnt use my old hd to boot because of a failed sp2 installation. Make a long story short, I connected my old HD to transfer over the old files, but I am unable to access my user folder. It says there are zero bytes in it but...
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    Im looking for a notebook....

    Heres my requirements It must be 12.1 inches or under. It must be under 5 lbs Battery life has to be good. I am willing to buy a ULV pentium M or even a crusoe. Must be under 1200 US. Preferably 512 MB of memory. Obviously more is a plus Ive been looking for a while but I just dont...
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    How can I completely Restore Internet Explorer?

    Ive got many problems with my internet explorer. I use mozilla but I need to use IE for some apps to work. Basically what happens is that I cant see any frames, the text size is huge and im sure it has been stripped of vital components by all my ad aware/spybot/giant scanning. Is there something...
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    If you must own a mac mini...

    479 and 579 respectively Text
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    Official New England Patriots vs Philidephia Eagles Thread

    I say Eagles in a shocker
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    When will verizon bring FIOS to South Florida?

    Damnit I want 30mbps for 70 a month!
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    Cd burner only burns about 70 minutes of music per cd, Rest is unreadable.

    I got a cd drive and It could only burn 70 mins on a cd. I returned it and got another one. Same problem. Im beginning to think its something else. Right not im using fujifilm discs but I dont suspect that a disc that at the worst would be 74 mins cant make it to 70. Any thoughts?
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    What music are you listening to right now?

    Im listening to Second Sun - Love Simultor (PVD Edit)
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    If you could banish one of them from the US, would it be Bush or Paris Hilton?

    To be fair I originally typed shoot but im afraid the fbi would come to my house and put blue stickers all over my computer.
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    Since its my 1000th post, Id like to thank everyone at AT for helping me learn so much...

    What better place to post ure 1k post that the best part of AT. The OT section!
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    Ultraportable laptops?

    Im considering buying an ultraportable laptop. I was looking for some suggestions because I have very specific needs. It needs be be under 8 inches in the screen, it needs to run xp, it must have a touch-type keyboard, and it must weigh less than 4 lbs. I saw the sony u3 but the battery on it...
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    The greatest smoothie ever. Banana Boat at Smoothie King.

    I just had the banana boat from smoothie king today and ive been searching on the net for the recipe ever since. If you like bananas this is a must try. I know they put a lot of banana in it and definately some ice cream and some coconut milk but im not sure what else. Anyone work there by...
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    Any clue how to save temporary internet files?

    Im in mozilla and im downloading a video that I cant right click. Any way I can go in and save it or any idea where it would be found?
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    Weighted Clothing

    I was wondering if anyone knows anything about weighted clothing. Would I be able to use them regularly so I can be like picolo? Seriously though do you think they would be safe to use 24 hours a day like a permenant workout? I was thinking about buying some.
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    Computer Freezes With kazaa

    For some reason, when I go on kazaa lite, my comp freezes after a short while. I am stumped because i dont have any spyware or viruses and the same thing happens with shareaza. Im guess its my isp that is blocking it? What basically happens is my computer goes into a semi freeze state. I cant...
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    Wasnt sure where to ask this and its kind of wierd but..

    Ok basically im in a tight spot. My favorite blue shirt got all fuabred in the wash with some other colors. Needless to say its a mess. Im considering dying it white but when i google how to dye your clothes white, all it talks about is removing stains. Has anyone tried anything like this? Im...
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    Counter Strike Source FPS Problems

    I am really getting annoying by the fact that counter strike source cant run at a constant 72 fps on my computer. At 640/480 with the lowest possible settings and updated driver, I still cant get constant 72 fps. It dips down to 30 sometimes even 20 fps during intense gunfights. Is source really...
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    Which soundcard to buy?

    If anyone is familiar with it, I use traktor dj studio to make my own little homebrew trance mixes. Anyway im thinking of buying an external mixer but I dont want to spend a fortune on my soundcard. I heard good things about this and correct me if im wrong, Via envy ht from either pioneer or...
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    Whats the brightest pocket keychain flashlight I can get under 40 bucks?

    I use my pocket mag light all the time but its just not powerful enough. I need to see in tight spaces and need something about the size of a pocket mag-light. Whats the most powerful one I can get under 40?
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    Mouse dying when I reboot

    I get a wierd problem with my computer. When I reboot, my mouse freezes at startup and I have to reboot again to get it working. I havent upgraded my mouse setting or drives in a while so im not quite sure whats going on. Anyone have an idea?
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    Which sound card?

    Ok, im basically looking for a sound card. I need gaming./musical balance. I am currenly consider TBSC TB Catalina, Via Envy (whichever is the high end one), maudio rev. Audigy ls Which way should I steer?
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    Dead ps2 on ure hands? Get 70 bucks for it from gamestop!

    I went into gamestop today and traded in my ps2. He asked if it worked and I said yes as it does work. He then wrapped it up and as he began to give me the store credit I asked aren't you going to check it? He says no, we ship all ps2's out for repair anyway before we sell them. I said you give...
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    Can I switch a raid array from raid 1 to raid without losing my information?

    Basically I want to know if its possible to switch from raid 1 mirroing to striping without losing all my data and reformatting. Thanks!
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    Dell amds coming soon?

    If amds came out on dell, would you buy em?
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    Helping a friend OC, cant get past 190 fsb on barton.

    Im helping a friend oc a 2500+ barton. Basically its running 190 fsb with an 11 multiplier. I tried going for max fsb but the thing will just not go past 190. Im using 512 mb stick of corsair xms 3200. The memory I thought was defective but extensive testing showed it to be fine. THe processor...
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    Ok so ive got 200 bucks to spend on a Cs Lan Machine WHat should I do?

    Basically I have a spare hd,videocard and stuff lying around but no mobo or cpu and since I dont need to or feel like bringing my setup to a lan so it can get stolen, id rather bring something very small so that I can game without fear of goods beind stolen. Basically I just need something...
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    Repost: Still need help. Windows Asking for Windows Setup or Normal on reboot. VERY ANNOYING! HELP!

    Basically, my windows everytime I start my computer asks me with about a 5 second wait if I want to enter windows setup which it defaults to and my computer blue screen or start normally where it works fine. What do I need to do to fix this problem? And no my windows setup cd is not in the drive...
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    Saturday at ace! 20% off all you can fit in a bag! FEB 14 ONLY!

    Saw an ad running in the paper and on the television. It basically is a brown bag and whatever you can fit in there is 20%. I gotta give them a thumbs up in the innovation dept. I expect lines to form in the morning.
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    Windows 2k and NT source code LEAKED!

    http://www.neowin.net/ Ho-ly crap. This is gonna affect so many people. Microsoft better cap this leak fast before more damage is done or they will be patching ala half life 2. Thoughts? I know the system administrator at my school is gonna have fits when he sees this. I for sure will be...
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    About the 10gig ipod for 100 buck thread that got locked a few days ago..

    It was NOT bs like some had said and I didint get a chance to reply. The box was slightly damaged and it was something he couldnt put out on the floor. This was at sawgrass mills in south florida and the man I spoke to originally wanted to charge me 200 bucks, but when I said ill buy both for...
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    iPod problem

    I recently bough an Ipod and while im happy with it im not too thrilled about this iTrip fm transmitter. It has awful reception and now it wont even work right. I select the station and hit led on and the thing just does not work right. Anyone have a similar experience?
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    Very HOT! YRMV 10 GIG IPOD NEW 100 BUCKS!

    I went into Compusa and they had 2 10gig i pods left. I spoke to the manager and he let me get the ipods for 100 a piece! He was happy to get them out and obviously I was happy he was a sucker Hellooooo ebay! Try going to compusa and get the last ones you can! As I said your results may vary
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    Why does my computer always ask me If I want to enter windows setup on startup?

    I cant figure this out and its quite annoying. My computer starts and then the prompt asking me if I want to start windows or enter windows setup comes up. I dont know why this started happening but I need it to stop. Any help is greatly appreciated