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    Best/cheapest box for receiving broadcast HD channels??

    I don't have an HDTV, but I want to be able to watch a certain broadcast HD only channel on my regular TV. So I just need an antenna and an HD receiver box, right? We have an old Dish network box, is it possible to get that to work for watching my off the air HD channel, even if I am not...
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    Best/cheapest box for receiving Broadcast HD channels?!

    I don't have an HDTV, but I want to be able to watch a certain broadcast HD only channel on my regular TV. So I just need an antenna and an HD receiver box, right? We have an old Dish network box with card, is it possible to get that to work for watching my off the air HD channel, even if I am...
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    Looking for the cheapest HDTV box that will work!

    We don't have an HDTV yet, but we want to be able to grab the free HDTV broadcasts out of the air and watch them on our regular TV. I heard I just need a digital ready antenna and then a set top box to hook it up to. The boxes look like they run $150-$200?! Are there any out there for...
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    Best Buy clearing out their stock of old computers still!

    Went with my GF and she bought this one on Sunday, open box at Best Buy. Not a scratch on it. Was $599 with a $50 GC thrown in for open box status. We bought the $250 3-year warranty which we plan to return tomorrow, so they took another $100 off the computer. So she should get it for...
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    USB 1.0 UPGRADE for a laptop??

    My old IBM T23 is still running great, but having USB 1.0 is SLOW! Anyway to upgrade this easily to USB 2.0???
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    128 MB DDR GEFORCE FX 5200 8x AGP for $30 after rebate at FRY'S

    I am looking at this weekend's Fry's Ad and the have a 128 MB DDR GEFORCE FX 5200 8x AGP for only $30 after rebate. I think these are the same that were FAR right before Xmas? Would this WORK for COD 1? Doesn't have to be fastest, but at least very playable for me...? I want to put it in my...
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    Looking for the cheap sweet spot AGP video card to play Call Of Duty UO with

    I'm looking to buy a cheap AGP card to throw into my girlfriend's computer, so I can play Call Of Duty when I'm over there sometimes! She has a Sony Vaio with 512 RAM and a 1.5 - P4 processor. It already has an AGP 4x AGP Nvidia TNT2 M64, I'm guessing that's way too old to support the...
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    Compaq Presario 6016US bought in 2002 needs a vid card update!

    My friend has this system he bought in 2002... Specs for his computer... Compaq Presario 6016US He wants to update the video card, so that the games he plays looks better. He knows it won't be cutting edge or anything. He just doesn't want to buy an AGP card that won't work in his...
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    FREE after rebate: GE keyboard, mouse & speakers @ Longs Drugs B&M

    They had a whole bunch of all 3 at my Longs. $9.99 each before rebate. Mouse has a BALL though, not optical. Keyboard is standard. Speakers are black, lightweight, with a small footprint. Good for kids computer or somewhere with limited space. I've never done a Longs rebate before, it...
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    DAZZLE ZIO 8 in 1 Memory Card Reader - $4.83 + Tax AR @ DELL

    Dell price - $17.45 - $2.62 (SB AUTO 15% OFF) - $10 Rebate = $4.83 Shipped FREE OVERNIGHT The rebate form is linked on this Dell product page for you... DM-22000 Has had some bad reviews, but NONE for reading CF cards (Compact Flash) I found this from an old discussion on this reader...
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    JVC Compact MiniDV Camcorder GR-D33 for $250 + tax AR @ Good Guys B&M

    Found it in their Sunday Ad yesterday, good thru 12/9. Too bad this isn't available online and we could use the $20 off $100 VISA coupon!!! $230 for this baby would be SUPER HOT!! I wonder if I take a print out of the $20 coupon, they'll take it in store... I've been watching for a DEAL...
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    HOT - Panasonic KX-TG5210M cordless phone for $49.99 + tax AR with FREE SHIPPING at goodguys.com

    The following items were ordered: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Item 1: (1) panasonic - KX-TG5210M 5.8 GHz FHSS GigaRange® Supreme Expandable Digital Cordless Phone System with Digital Answering System Usually ships in 24-48 hours Price: $119.99...
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    HOT x 3!!! AUDIOVOX Portable DVD player with Remote for $99.99 at GOODGUYS B&M after $50 MIR

    I've been watching prices on these things for a while now and this is the cheapest so far on a NAME BRAND one. Just saw it in the Good Guys Ad today, good until August 5th I think. $99.99 after $50 instant in store discount and $50 Mail in Rebate Model # D1500A Audiovox 5" Portable DVD...
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    **HOT** 2.4 GHz VTECH PHONE with Digital Answering System and Caller ID - BB&B B&M $10 after MIR & Coupon

    I know, VTECH quality is very questionable, I always try to stay with Panasonic or Uniden for my cordless phones. But this is CHEAP!!! It's in Bed, Bath & Beyond mailer this week, Vtech Model # 2451 2.4 cordless phone with built in digital answering system and Caller I.D. $49.99 - $30...
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    HELP! ENDLESSLY HAVING TO REBOOT MY COMPUTER

    I have a 6 month old DELL computer running XP HOME. The main aps we run on it are MS Explorer for websurfing and aol messenger for non members SOMETHING keeps making Explorer lockup and it won't even close using TASK MANAGER. It just keeps saying 'NOT RESPONDING' It won't let me do ANYTHING, so...
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    CANON Powershot S400 + Canon PSC-50 Soft Leather Case for $330 DELIVERED from DELL

    EDIT: FORGET about all the SO SO STORES and go with DELL.... I just bought an S400! Got it from DELL HOME for $330 DELIVERED, with the Canon PSC-50 Soft Leather Case included! You can find the thread on how to do the deal over at Chubby Wallet, I think it's a TODAY ONLY deal... UPDATE...
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    HOT - KENNETH COLE LEATHER LAPTOP/MESSENGER BAGS and attaches at TJ MAXX B&M YMMV - $50 + TAX

    I just found a really nice Kenneth Cole, black leather messenger bag at TJ MAXX. Their regular discount price was $100, on clearance for $50! They had a couple other styles for $50 down from $100 also. One of them was a soft briefcase type, NICE HANDLE. The one I got is called "Messenger...
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    Time Magazine - 1 year subscription for 11.3 CENTS an issue!

    Guess I'll make another thread, since this deal has risen from the dead and even BETTER than before! Overstock.com has 56 issues of Time Magazine for only $9.95 + $1.40 shipping - $5 first time user coupon = $6.35 TOTAL! 11.3 CENTS an issue! TIME
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    Panasonic RF-SW200 Shockwave Metal Headphone Radio (Silver and Black) About $22 DELIVERED AR

    This unit has GREAT reviews on Amazon. Retails for $60. Comes to $21.50 AR with my shipping charges. I want this for listening to the GIANTS games, while I'm sitting in my seats at Pacbell Park or whatever it will be called next year! Anyone ever bought from THE TWISTER GROUP before??!! They...
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    Neverwinter Nights Gold $34 DELIVERED

    Neverwinter Nights and Shadows of Undrentide together on the 48 Hour Madness sale for $34 DELIVERED at GOGAMER Is this game worth it? Order any three games with a combined price of $40.00 or more and get a free GoGamer T-Shirt. Order up to three games and get fast FedEx 2 Day, Postal...
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    2 TOTALLY FREE Months of BOINGO Wireless Service

    2 FREE Months of BOINGO Service All details are spelled out on this page. Also, after you sign up, they give you the option...new customers get a special deal on the top-of-the-line ORiNOCO Gold PC Card for $49.95 - that is a 50% discount off the $100.00 retail price! Limit 3 per customer...
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    Pioneer DEH-P2500 XM RADIO Ready CD Car Receiver for $120, possibly $100 AR!

    Thinking of getting this setup from: etronics.com Pioneer DEH-P2500 XM Ready CD Receiver ($120) + 2 sets of Pioneer TS-G1647 6-1/2" 2-way Speakers ($28/pair) For $192 DELIVERED (shipping $16) GOOD deal or can it be beat for right around $200?? Should blow away her old, stock 1999 system...
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    IBM Thinkpad question

    I just got a T23 and heard it has the 'ThinkLight' option. Anyone know what this is and how I turn it on? I think it's suppose to illuminate the keyboard?? THANKS!
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    Ebags Laptop Sleeve for $14.98 DELIVERED!

    Ebags You HAVE to use my LINK above and then search for LAPTOP SLEEVE to get the discounted price!
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    Best FREE and best CHEAP DVD Program Available?

    My friend has been using winDVD and - it sucks so I am going to buy power DVD, which I heard was way good. Do you have any thoughts on that, or maybe a program that you already have that I could use? Let me know. I was going to order the Power DVD program tonight off of Amazon.com for $40. so if...
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    SOLID IBM LAPTOPS for $999 NEW, no rebates, no coupons, FREE SHIPPING

    I found the Thinkpad R40 on the IBM site under SPECIALS for $999 instead of $1,269. Now I have no clue whether to get it or this one for the same price... T23 (1.6 mobile celery vs. 1.2 mobile pentium III) Model name 268128U...
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    UNREAL II $36.99 on 2/5/03

    In Sunday's Fry's Ad here in SJ, CA, they have Unreal II The Awakening for $36.99. Says it will be available by NOON this Wednesday, subject to manufacturer's availability. Is this the cheapest it can be found this week?! I can't wait to try out a hot new game on my brand new Dell P4 2.4, with...
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    Motherboard - Processor upgrade question - is it worth it?

    So I figured out which board I have, it's 3rd from the bottom on this page...(6ABX2C) Luckystar page Now how do I know for sure what the fastest CPU it can handle is? Since it just lists P3's, it can handle all of them? I'm currently running a P3-500 flipchip on it at 667. Also, will...
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    3 Optical MS Mice at Amazon for $41.12 AR

    First off, props to Jokersmoker for notifying me of the $19.99 Mouse at Amazon... Optical Mouse MS Optical mouse 3 - button Can get 2 of the new ones and 1 old one for $51.12 delivered minus $10 rebate. So 41.12 for 3 opticals. The new ones are $45 each at Office Depot and they charge me CA...
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    Setting up a Linksys wireless network problem - PLEASE HELP!

    I have set up the BEFW11S4 ver. 2 to my DSL modem and my computer running WIN 98. I already downloaded the newest firmware version. DSL is working fine on it. Now we have installed a Linksys WMP11 PCI wireless card in my roomate's computer that is running WIN ME. We followed all the setup...
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    Sound Blaster Audigy! X-Gamer 5.1, OEM for $66.70 + SHIP

    Audigy X-gamer 5.1, OEM GROUND shipping for $13.20 LOL Comes to $80 DELIVERED to me. Can anyone find a better deal on this card? Or is there a comparable card for the money?
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    KDS VS-7i (17" monitor) for about $110 delivered after rebate!

    Officedepot.com has this monitor for $149.99 There is a $20 off $100 coupon that can be found on the NET. Also, there is a $30 rebate through KDS that can be found on their website. Cheap 17" monitor at a matching CHEAP price...0.27 dot pitch.
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    Dell Deal- P3-933 Desktop $519, DELIVERED, free shipping ends Feb 22

    Isn't this the sweet spot for price/performance at DELL right now? Prices may keep falling, but is this the best deal right now for price/performance you can find in a complete computer anywhere? Dell Deal- P3-933 Desktop $519 Dell Small Business has the Dimension L P3/933 for only $519 with...
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    OT: is SHOPSS.COM all the way DEAD?!

    HEY! My year 'with' SHOPSS is up on Valentine's Day. Do I have to worry about them renewing me for the $299?!?! LOL My computer is working GREAT and I got my CC company to reverse the charges, since they sent it with no CPU! The $175 Flipchip 500 I put in it is flying at above 600 no problem...
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    Netscape Navigator HELP!

    Does anyone know how to DELETE all the past websites you have visited in the PULLDOWN menu, that is under the location that you are currently at?! I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find out how to delete. I need to hide some of the places I've visited! HELP!!!
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    Netscape Nav ?

    Does anyone know how to DELETE all the past websites you have visited in the PULLDOWN menu, that is under the location that you are currently at?! I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find out how to delete. I need to hide some of the places I've visited! HELP!!!
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    How much RAM is enough? (or too much?)

    I have a Pentium III 500 system running WIN 98. I am wondering how much RAM would be optimal for me to run. I mainly use the computer to surf the NET and some word processing. BUT I also like to play DIABLO and UNREAL. I have a VOODOO 4500 in the system (32megs). How much RAM should I put in...
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    BIG KMART Closing Sale: San Jose, California

    50%-70% OFF Everything left in the store right now! There's quite a bit left! I think she said they would close for good on 1/14. It's the Fruitdale store, 1 block South of 280 at the Meridian Exit. Just turn right on Fruitdale and you'll see it right down there on the left. I have lived in SJ...