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    Onboard video chip better than GeForce 5600 Ultra?

    My GeForce 5600 Ultra serves me well for a few years. It's time for a new computer. Just wonder, should I ditch 5600 for today's onboard video chip? I did search a few articles, however, I didn't find comparable benchmark for them.
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    Where to find emachine drivers?

    There is a site has every emachine's driver. My memory didn't serve me well, is it call emachine upgrader, or somthing like that? Google didn't get me there. Please help.
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    $10 off $10 Google Checkout

    Many had particpated similar discount last year, it's back. This offer is good through March 31, 2007. Buy.com Toys R Us, and Shop4tech (don't forget 10% coupon code) are among stores. Link to Google Checkout. However, I got a warning from Google. I signed up a google account last year, I...
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    Two computers, or dual core?

    On paper, this dual core looks pretty good. Multi-tasking wise, mainly editing and rendering video (sometimes need to handle two video tasks at the same time), how about adding a 2nd computer?
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    Easiest router with DSL?

    A friend is newly to DSL, for some reasons he had to have Linksys. After every model of Linksys router, none of them work - he even managed to get both DSL provider and Linksys tech support on conference meeting. I don't know much about G router (I currently use Netgear b router, plug it in...
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    Can a wireless router connects after a switch ?

    A friend's Linksys WRT54GS randomly disconnects itself, once it happens, whole network not working. So, can he hook up like, "Cable modem - 8 port switch - Wireless Router", instead of "Cable modem - Wireless Router - 8 port switch " ?
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    Motherboard R.I.P.? What's the option?

    Friend's company had a small network server connected 4 computers. Lightening, power surge, surge protector was useless; motherboard cooked, hard drive seems still good (plug into other motherboard, boots to selection of "safe mood", "start computer nomrally"... The old trick "change HDD...
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    Windows Xp Pro, how to share Program Files?

    I had shared Program Files under Xp Home. Plan to upgrade to Xp Pro, but Program Files folder is restricted; although, sub folder can be shared, the program does start, but not read data properly. What should I do ?
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    5 Xp Home, 1 server, will 2003 Standard Retail with Service Pack 1 work?

    It is quite easy to set up between Xp Home. But Xp Home only allow 5 computers, I have 6 computers. If I install 6th computer with "2003 Standard Retail with Service Pack 1", will all 6 computers see each other? Will it be as easy as Xp Home network set up?
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    How many computer allowed in XP Home, Professional

    This is short question: How many computers allowed in one network under Xp Home? I remember it is 5. Is it possible add more? How about Xp Professional? What is the max? Thank you.
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    Retrive data from HP, Emachine hard disk

    Friend's house got power surge, although with surge protector, HP and Emachine computers were zapped. Unplugged hard drives, installed in home built computers as slave drives -- no go, computers saw them, but won't allow to access. Installed in other model of HP and Emachine -- didn't even see...
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    Yahoo Music Unlimited 2 years for $59.88

    Link to Yahoo Music sign up page. You need to use a mastercard for this deal. I have this service for almost a year. Songs encoded at 192 K WMA, not the greatest, decent for computer speakers. If you perfer Music To Go (for mp3 player), it would be $119.88 for 2 years, normally 1 year for...
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    Dyson DC07 Vacuum with Mini-turbo head $400-$20

    Link. $400 is normal price. There is a $20 coupon for first time shopper, google it; the mini-turbo head costs $45; no tax if buy on-line. In store vs HSN = $440 (tax added) vs. $380 (with mini-turbo head). I called, the warranty is through Dyson, not HSN. Refur at Amazon = $300...
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    Refurb Western Digital 320GB SATA $80, free shipping

    It is a Refurb, know what you are getting. Link. Condition: Factory Refurbished Warranty: 90 Days Specifications: - Model: WD3200SD - Formatted Capacity: 320,072MB - Capacity: 320GB - Interface: Serial ATA 150/ SATA - 150MB Transfer Rate - Rotation Speed: 7,200RPM - Buffer...
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    Vongo.com, Movie download/stream to PC, $10/month

    Link to Vongo.
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    SanDisk 512MB M230 mp3 player $40 at Circuit City.

    SanDisk 512MB M230 mp3 player at CircuitCity. In their store flyer, it is $40. At this moment (early Sunday morning), website still lists it $52. Circuit City always charges the lower price when there is price difference. Edit: Circuit City website updates the price, now it is $40. By the...
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    Creative 1GB Zen Nano Plus $63 at Circuit City.

    Creative 1GB Zen Nano Plus MP3 Player at Circuit City. It says two day sales, so we shall see. If I remember it correctly, this player has been on sales about same price at Amazon a few days ago. Price is up-n-down, get it if you missed it last time.
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    Netflix Settlement

    This settlement was sent to my email. Not sure how it works, maybe you can get one month free. Part of email: Current Netflix Members: If you enrolled in a paid membership before January 15, 2005 and were a member as of October 19, 2005, you are eligible to receive a free one-month...
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    Napster now free? What's the catch?

    Sample songs before you buy it, I guess. Open a new account here at Napster. Edit: Last time I tried Napster, it encodes at 160. Yahoo encodes at 192. Not sure about Napster now.
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    Hotmail is now 2GB, still free.

    Hotmail is now 2GB, still free. Link to hotmail.
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    Ultra 1024MB DDR Memory $50 at Radioshack AR

    Link to Radioshack. Model: ULT31664
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    Program to mark weblinks by numbers for easy surf.

    I remember there were softwares can index every line in the web page by numbers, so one can use the number pad to surf web. Does anyone remember them?
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    CNN Pipeline /free 2 weeks trial /live web broadcast

    Link to CNN. Pricing: $1/day pass $3/month $25/year I know this was posted before. Still, worth a free trial for the sake of Mardi Gras.
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    Unlimited nights & weekends phone call to 3 numbers

    This pricing has been going on for a few months. I did not think it is a big deal, until I informed a friend who lives away from home - it can be cheaper for a long distance relationship. How it works "Get unlimited nights and weekends to 3 eligible numbers for just 70¢ each day. (That's...
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    Baskin-Robbins buy-1-get-1-free two-scoop sundae

    Link to Baskin-Robbins.
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    New improved CD/DVD tray for Epson printer, and more...

    I know a lot of you own Epson R200, and CD/DVD tray has been a headache. My old CD/DVD tray for Epson R200 broke. Epson sent a replacement (it is made for R220/R320, but it also works for R200/R300). According to tech support, it "aligns better", "less eject/load error" and "more durable (no...
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    Portable CD player with MP3 play back at outpost

    Panasonic. RCA.
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    3 Free Music Downloads /Aquafresh toothpaste

    Saw this new Aquafresh toothpaste package at drug store, with 3 Free Music Downloads. Link to Connect.com
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    Free game, Trackmania Nations from Nvidia.com

    Link. Edit: Got this download link from a friend oversea. Sorry, I have no idea what it is. It is a game from Nvidia, that's all I know. 3D games always cause me motion sickness, don't dare to try. Edit again: Add warning. Thanks to mscdex0. It contains StarForce Software Protection...
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    Altec Lansing Active Noise Reduction Headset $40

    Link to Buy.com. Link to Amazon. This was sent to my email, seems good.
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    Airlink 54g Router, PCI, USB: $17, $14, $10

    Link to Outpost.
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    Panasonic Rice Cooker $30 at Outpost

    Link to Outpost. Link to Amazon.
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    Tivo 40 hours, make $20 at Circuit City after 10% coupon.

    Circuit City. $150 rebate. $50 rebate. Just a warning. There were a few people did not get their rebate in the beginning of year promotion, and Tivo actually posted profit this year. Not sure Tivo eventually fiexed the situation??? Tivo maybe played wallstreet by delaying rebate. Anyway...
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    Give your boyfriend a HUMMER for only $50

    Link to Geeks.com HUMMER X·Player Personal CD/MP3/WMA Player w/AM/FM Digital. 40 Station presets (10 AM, 30 FM) CD-R/RW compatible CD player with MP3 and WMA decoder 2-Line dot matrix backlit LCD display External Speakers - Listen without headphones Digital AM/FM stereo tuner 9...
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    Canon Pixma ip6000D $100 at Staples, One day only

    Link. It uses 6 colors ink. Great on photos, so so on text. Almost as fast as ip4000.
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    Kingston 1GB SD card $40 at outpost, no rebate.

    Link. Call 1-877-OUTPOST (1-877-688-7678) for Availability. Called, still available.
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    iTunes + Total Recorder (maybe Tunebite), which soundcard to get?

    I have quite a few iTune files, tired of burning to CD, rips to mp3. So I tried real-time play-n-record. I currently have Santa Cruz, it sounds decent when using with Total Recorder. Just wonder, other soundcards more suitable for such job?
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    Free M&Ms MEGA, from MMS.com

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