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    best im client for blackberry

    i'm getting a blackberry curve 8310 in a few days and was wondering what's the best im client to use. i really only use aim but i was thinking google talk since it now supports the aim protocol.
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    going to vegas

    i'll be going to vegas with the wife in a month. i was wondering what are the best places online to order tickets for the cirque du soleil shows.
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    Finally replaced my TV

    Purchased this bad boy about a week ago: Text Sony Bravia 40" 1080P. I love HD now.
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    luggage

    i'm looking to purchase some luggage in the next couple of months. what are the typical sizes and number of luggage pieces i will need for myself and my soon to be wife?
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    Aruba for Honeymoon?

    my fiancee and i are thinking of going to aruba for our honeymoon. we're looking to go in early september. i wanted to go to hawaii but it's pretty pricey. any feedback on aruba has a honeymoon spot would be great.
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    moving to a new department at work

    i just accepted an offer for a position in another department at work. my current boss is aware that i got the offer and he's waiting for my decision. i'm going to let him know tomorrow that i accepted the offer and put in my two weeks notice. out of respect for the members in my current...
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    IT Auditing

    i'm currently a systems administrator and looking at getting into IT auditing. i feel that this would be the next logical step for me in order to get more into the business side of IT. what books, publications, and other resources should i look at? i'm also reading up on obtaining a CISA...
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    Photo Printer

    i'm looking to get my fiancee a photo printer to go along with the digital camera i got her for christmas. any suggestions on what i should look at? so far i've been looking at hp and epson.
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    Digital Photo Printers

    i'm looking to get my fiancee a digital photo printer to go along with the digital camera i got her for christmas. any suggestions on what i should look at? so far i've been looking at hp and epson.
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    ATI Radeon 9600 PRO HSF

    I installed an ATI Radeon 9600 PRO into my new Shuttle SFF. I never noticed until recently how noisy the fan on the card is. I was wondering what is out there that I can use to reduce the fan noise and still have everything fit in the case.
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    Need Help with DDR400 RAM

    I'm looking to build a new PC after 3 long years. I've been somewhat out of the loop in terms of memory. The system I'll be putting together will be a Shuttle SFF using an AMD Athlon 64 3200+. What are some of the recommended DDR400 memory sticks people are using? I was looking to do a total...
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    Best DDR400 for AMD Athlon 64 3200+

    I'm looking to build a new PC after 3 long years. I've been somewhat out of the loop in terms of memory. The system I'll be putting together will be a Shuttle SFF using an AMD Athlon 64 3200+. What are some of the recommended DDR400 memory sticks people are using? I was looking to do a total...
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    MCSA/MCSE Books

    I'm thinking about getting an MCSA or MCSE in Windows 2003 Server. What are some of the better books and study guides for these certifications? From what I've heard, the Microsoft Press books aren't really all that great.
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    Pocket PC Backup Utility

    Are there any good backup utility programs for the Pocket PC? I'm looking for something similar to BackupBuddy for the Palm OS. Anyone recommend anything? Thanks.
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    Question Regarding WPA Encryption

    I recently purchased a Netgear 54Mbps Wireless Router and PCMCIA card kit. I have enabled WPA encryption on my wireless network. On my laptop, I have noticed that it takes almost 30-45 seconds before the card picks up my wireless network. Is there any overhead attributed with using WPA...
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    FC3

    I'm trying to install the development tools in FC3 however it keeps asking for the libxml2 package. I checked and I already have the latest release of this package installed already. Is there something that I'm overlooking?
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    Bluetooth GPS

    I've been looking around at Bluetooth GPS units for my HP iPAQ 1945. Are there any brands which have better hardware/software than other brands? I was looking at the unit sold by Socket Communications.
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    online resellers of CAT5e cables

    i need to buy a couple of 100FT CAT5e cables for home use. any places online where i can get a good price without spending a lot?
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    TCP/IP Connectivity in XP

    i'm looking for information on increasing TCP/IP connectivity performance in Microsoft XP.
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    TCP/IP Connectivity Features in XP

    i'm looking for information on increasing TCP/IP connectivity performance in Microsoft XP.
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    recommend a MP3 player

    i'm looking for a hard drive based MP3 player that is lightweight, can be strapped to your arm, and is around $250. so far, the only one i know of is the apple ipod mini. anything else out there?
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    network performance tools

    i'm looking for any software tools / utilities to test network performance. i want to test performance between workstations and servers. so far, i've used qcheck and ws_ping propack. anything else i should look at?
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    recommend a good mobo

    i'm building my father a new computer. i'm going with an amd xp 2400+. any suggestions on a good board to get? i was looking at the asus a7v8x-x. also what brand of memory? thinking about crucial.
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    digicam suggestions

    i have a friend who's wants to get a digital camera. she's looking for a 3MP that's under $250. she mentioned the canon a300 but i don't like the fact that it doesn't have optical zoom. any suggestions on what would be good for her?
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    laughed when i saw this

    from the staples ad this morning. wow... didn't know palm's new pda came with pocket pc 2003. http://instorespecials.staples.com/staples/circular_browse_page_large.asp?storeid=2278883&rapid=44880&pagenumber=6&clicksrc=01&
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    grr... my z560s died

    when i came home from work last night, i find that my z560s are dead. anyways, i called up logitech and they said to RMA the control unit. they're sending me the z5300s as replacements since apparently the z560s are discontinued. anyone have the z5300s and could give some feedback on them...
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    IE Runtime Error

    i am getting a microsoft visual c++ runtime error when i try to view a site through IE. i ran ad-aware and removed claria and ibis toolbar. i'm still getting the same error though. anything else i should try?
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    Task Manager in W2K

    i have a machine that is having problems launching the windows task manager. when logged in as a user who has admin rights, the task manager just closes right away. however, when logged in as administrator to the local machine, the task manager loads up fine. am i correct to assume this is...
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    mypaysystems.com charge

    got my credit card statement today and saw a charge to mypaysystems.com for like $30. anyone else ever get a charge from this particular company / site? been racking my brain trying to figure out where i had used my card the day of that particular transaction.
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    NiMH Batteries

    I need some rechargeable AA and AAA NiMH batteries. Need a charger for them as well. Any suggestions? How are the ones from Radio Shack?
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    Windows Login Question

    i log into a user's machine as administrator and do what i got to do. when i restart, i want the user's information to be there instead of the administrator's info. any way to do this? maybe a registry setting to clear before i restart?
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    Suggest a New Video Card

    I have a 128MB ATI Radeon 8500 and I'm looking to upgrade to a better card. I would like something around $150. I mostly use my machine for general everyday use and for DVD movie playback, with a few games once in awhile. I have my LCD monitor running on analog mode since my current card...
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    Ugh... Dead Pixel

    GRR! Today I found a dead pixel on my three month old Planar PX191M. Noticed it when I had the white portion of an IM window over the area. I'm probably just going to leave it and just deal. Knowing my luck, I'll try to rub the pixel and make something worse in the process.
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    Suggestions on a New Video Card

    After months of looking and researching LCD monitors, I finally decided to purchase the Planar PX191M. Bought it from Dell Home with 10% and $50 off. Right now, I have it running on my 128MB ATI Radeon 8500. The card only supports VGA out... no DVI. I'm looking now to replace it with a card...
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    Viewsonic VP191P or Samsung 191T

    I'm considering on purchasing a 19" LCD monitor in the near future. I've narrowed my choices down to the Viewsonic VP191P and the Samsung 191T. I can't find out the dot pitch on the Viewsonic but I'm guessing it's 0.294 like most other 19" LCD's I've read up on. Anyone have this Viewsonic...
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    Need Help Choosing a Video Card

    I'm very close to purchasing a Samsung 191T LCD monitor. I need to get a new video card with a DVI output to replace the ATI 8500 I currently have. Any suggestions on what card to get? I play games once in awhile and sometimes watch movies on my machine. Though that could change once I get...
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    Dell 1900FP

    i know that the dell 1900FP is essentially a rebadged samsung 191T. however, i've read various views between the two in regards to image quality. is there really that much of a difference between the two? i don't want to spend that much money on an LCD monitor and not be happy with it. any...
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    Best CF Card for Canon S30

    I just purchased a Canon S30. What is a pretty good and decently priced CF card to get for it? I'm thinking about getting 128MB or more. Thanks.
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    Best CF Card for Canon S30

    I just purchased a Canon S30. What is a pretty good and decently priced CF card to get for it? I'm thinking about getting 128MB or more. Thanks.
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    PNY CF Cards

    What's the story with PNY CF cards? Are they any good? I read somewhere that in performance, they're up there with Kingston and Viking. I'm looking to get 128MB or more.