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    Need help - Lenovo ideacentre K430 model differences

    I'm considering purchasing a lenovo ideacentre k430 i7 desktop. I'm looking at two models in particular 3109-1MU http://www.compusa.com/applications/...428&CatId=4928 3109-2HU http://www.jr.com/lenovo/pe/LEN_31092HU/ I can't tell what the difference is between these two machines...
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    Buying a guitar for my 7 year old nephew

    My 7 year old nephew wants to learn how to play guitar - I'm thinking about buying him a guitar so he can take lessons - probably an electric guitar. For folks out there who started playing at a young age - would you go with a fullsize guitar, or would you buy a smaller scaled guitar to make...
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    Best Buy Employee - Mobile device policy

    Does anyone here work for BestBuy? I'm trying to find out what their agreement is with the wireless carriers to sell handsets. Does the wireless carrier still subsidize the phone for BestBuy? When Bestbuy makes a sale of a handset/contract, what's their typical cut of the sale? Also...
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    Problems with Remote Desktop and VPN client

    I'm running into a strange problem at home. Home PC: Dell 9150 Dekstop OS: Windows Vista Ultimate VPN: Cisco VPN 5.0 for Vista Router: Dlink DGL4300 IP: 192.168.0.100 via static assignment ISP: Optimum Online (Cablevision) Work Machine:Dell Optiplex 745c Desktop OS: Windows XP w/ SP2...
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    Need an ultraslim Dual Layer burner recommendation

    I recently bought a Thinkpad x61s laptop with the x6 ultrabase. Can anyone recommend a dual layer DVD burner for this setup? I checked Lenovo Website, but it doesn't seem to be very descriptive in terms of upgrade options. Apparently, the Lenovo/IBM laptops use a smaller form factor...
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    Need Advice - 7.1 Speaker set

    I need some advice on some speaker sets for 7.1 surround. The mid and rear speakers are going to be ceiling mounted (via brackets). The fronts I'm not sure about yet - i could hang them on the wall, or I could go with floor standing. Same goes for center channel. Can anyone recommend a...
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    20 amp recessed clock hanger outlet

    I'm installing a new plasma TV using a wallmount. I'd like to put a recessed power outlet behind the TV so it is hidden from view. I was planning on using a clock hanger outlet, which is a recessed out in a box. Recessed outlet sample The problem is, the circuit this outlet would be...
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    Memory Foam mattresses - need help!

    I'm in the market for a queen sized mattress - and I'd really like to go with a memory foam mattress. I looked at some tempurpedic mattresses, and they are very nice. I'm specifically looking at the Celebrity model, which has the pillow top. My neighbors brought home a brochure from Dormia...
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    Would like to learn more about cryptography

    I'm looking to learn about cryptography - I think it would be a good thing for my career, as well as from a general interest standpoint. I've got a Masters in C.S., so I'm no slouch when it comes to algorithms, but I haven't really had much exposure to cryptography at my job / in my studies -...
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    Help - looking for sites with good/free brass quintet/quartet music

    Are there any brass musicians here that know of some decent sites where I could find free quintet/quartet charts? I was a pretty good trumpet player back in H.S. and decided to pick the instrument back up again. I'm looking for some good sheet music sites that are preferably free with some...
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    Real Time MP3 Hardware / Software encoder/decoder

    Is there anything out on the market today that can take an analog signal and on the fly generate a streaming mp3 in real time? I'm not very familiar with how mp3 encoding and playback actually works, but I was wondering if it was possible to take an analog signal, say from a guitar or other...
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    Real Time MP3 Hardware / Software encoder/decoder

    Is there anything out on the market today that can take an analog signal and on the fly generate a streaming mp3 in real time? I'm not very familiar with how mp3 encoding and playback actually works, but I was wondering if it was possible to take an analog signal, say from a guitar or other...
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    Red Sox trying to trade Manny Ramirez

    "On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported on its Web site that Ramirez, for at least the third time in four seasons, had asked to be traded. The report said he told club officials he was unhappy in Boston, especially with an off-field lack of privacy."...
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    Funny Real Estate Listing

    Sorry - this was a repost! Check out this property for sale in the East Bay Area... Home For Sale Look closely at the 3rd picture in the ad. HAHAH! :D -Matt
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    Ever see the movie Dune?

    Many years ago a friend of mine picked up a paperback copy of Dune at a garage sale for $0.25. I finally got around to reading the book, which was kind of a tough read. Another friend loaned me the movie last week, and I waited until I finished the book to watch it. Well, tonight was the...
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    Funny Ricky Williams Video

    Ricky Video Enjoy! -Matt
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    Guitar Amplifier Recommendations

    2 years ago I bought a Gibson ES-335 guitar. I really really like this guitar. But I've been playing it thru a total POS gorilla amp that is about 15 years old, and the pots are pretty much shot. I'd like to buy a new amp, hopefully a really good one, but I don't know much about guitar amps and...
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    Generic Gateway cases / True Toolless design

    A few years ago I purchased a Gateway 700x series (p4-2Ghz, RAMBUS, etc). I really like the case in terms of HD placement and the total toolless design. I was wondering if these cases are for sale under some rebadged name, or if there is another manufacturer who makes a case that is similar in...
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    Messed up story about BMW dealer

    I was reading the Cobra forums and someone cross-posted this. Dealer joy ride wrecks customer's BMW M3 If this happened with my car, I'd go ballistic. -Matt
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    Mattress recommendations?

    Hey all, I just bought a house (closed on the 15th) and I need to get a new mattress. I'm thinking queen sized for the mattress. Does anyone in the ATOT community have one of those foam mattresses? You know, the ones they have at brookstone (I think they call them nasa space foam or swedish...
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    Verizon Wireless folks: Need a phone recommendation

    Hey folks, I've decided to take the plunge and get myself a wireless phone. My comapny gets a 20% discount on wireless service from Verizon. I'm thinking of going with the America's choice plan with 400 minutes and 4000 night/weekends for 36 bucks (45 -20%) I don't really know jack about...
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    How does one become an actor/actress?

    I was wondering what kind of advice is out there from people who have "made" it or simply enjoy acting? Where does one actually "start"? I always read about these kids that were pushed along by their parents into acting school sometimes before they could even walk. What about adults that...
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    Weird problem with Gateway G6-233

    I recently formatted a Gateway G6-233 PC for a friend of mine (it had 95 on it and was loaded with GPFs from installed/uninstalled software) and installed Windows 98 SE on it. For the most part, the PC runs fine. I did update the bios to the latest version, and of course downloaded the latest...
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    Plextor coming out with 12/10/32S ???

    Hey everyone, I accidentally clicked on the Europe link for plextor, and I noticed that they have the 12/1032S listed on the site! I wonder if it is only a matter of time until the US version is available. I wonder what the difference is between the two (europe version vs US version). Anyways...