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    My Biggest Gripe With the MacBook Pro

    I finally gave up, which is the shame, because I love the MacBook Pro. Sleek interface, OS X is excellent, dual boot...the thing is a dream. THE SCREEN RESOLUTION KILLS ME...anybody else have this problem? Why can't that gorgeous 15.4" screen be 1680 or optionally 1900? I just can't seem to...
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    HELP! need to extend a NETGEAR wireless router coverage

    hey all, I've got a wireless router (804 or something...a pretty basic model), and I need to extend the wireless signal. I want a wireless extender for this network in a far-away room to use a laptop with. I also need the laptop to be able to see the other devices plugged into the 804. I...
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    Sony PS2 SCPH-90000 for North America?

    I really, REALLY want the new PS2. Does anyone have a clue if they announced it for NA yet? For those of you that aren't familiar: http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/m...ing_PlayStation_2.html This opens up all kinds of possibilites for putting a PS2 in new places...a drawer...car, undermounted...
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    RS232 standard over CAT5 with DB9 connector?

    Hey all, I have an existing CAT5 in place (about 50 ft run) behind the wall, and I'd like to use it to connect an RS232C interface at both ends via the DB9 connector. I know the RS232C DB9 is a 9 pin and CAT5 is only 8 leads; can I successfuly solder RS232C format to a CAT5, or does the...
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    help with best two player co-op PS2 game?

    Hey all, Once a year or so I get together with one of my old childhood friends and we continue the tradition of beating a game and eating jalapeno pizza with ranch dressing. I know...strange. It's a little silly now that we're two grown adults, but I don't mind. Anyway, we've completed...
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    Where to find a good website database guy?

    Hey all, I want to add a bunch of stuff to the website, as well as improve the "administration" section of the website. The administration section is typically where a non-website designer guy such as myself can go and input fields and they will be automatically correctly updated within the...
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    a little bit of advice when designing your HT

    Well, I've been around here for a long, long time. It's nice to finally see the forum I've been begging to see created come to life :). In my years as an a/v professional, if there's one piece of advice I can give, it's that specifications by and large don't mean nearly as much as we tend to...
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    Best affordable WiFi router that supports PoE?

    Can you guys help me with this? Also, will I need a network card that supports PoE, or some type of PoE injector?
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    good professional printers?

    Hey All, Well I figured this is as good a place as any to come for help. I need to print a bunch of full color booklets. If anybody knows of a good printing service or can recommend from past experience, I'd really appreciate it. EDIT: I do have the templates and printing files. Just...
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    Best Synchronized Desktop Software for Windows XP?

    Hello all, Having just moved up from Win2K to WinXP, I need help synchronizing software between my workstation and laptop. I'm not too familiar with remote desktop software / risks / requirements, and any help in the right direction is really appreciated. Thanks!
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    Favorite music artists, favorite music album?

    Nothing compares to good music, except for discovering more good music ;). What do you guys love? I'll start. Favorite Artist: Depeche Mode Favorite Album: Kind of Blue, Miles Davis What I Can't Stop Listening to Right Now : Rodeo 2.0, Vitalic Happy Holidays!
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    Where's a good place to get made a website product catalog?

    Any of you guys know where I find good website help for a reasonable price or maybe to find somebody to partner up with? Received web distribution rights to a speaker company and I want to make a product catalog with a shopping cart possibly :). Thanks!
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    can someone help convert Quattro Pro 11 file to Excel format

    hey all, I have one database I really need that's in Quattro Pro 11. Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer natively supports QPW -> Excel conversion. I tried to download a trial version of WordPerfect Office, but Corel no longer supports the free downloadable 60 day trial on their website...
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    Sony brand PS2 Controllers, $11.97 at Circuit City

    yep, name says it all. The controllers are Sony brand, and say PS1 on the front. Unpackaged, and I bought a PS2 controller from Sony - they're identical. Island Blue with PS1 logo is $13.97. Not too bad - $11-15 off PS2 controllers that are identical. Yes, they're touch sensitive, analog...
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    Need suggestions for an EXTREMELY sturdy desktop chassis

    Well, this is pretty much self-explanatory. I'm trying to save desktop real-estate, and really don't want a midtower solution. - I'd like to set my monitor on top of it just like "back in the day" desktop systems - The monitor weighs 93+lbs! - A slimmer profile is ideal. - Prefer a...
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    CONTEST - WIN $100 FOR BEST LOGO SUBMISSION

    Hello, With the permission of the Moderators, we've decided to launch a contest for Anandtech members. We need a new logo and letterhead for our company, and will pay $100 to the best logo submission. For those of you talented with Illustrator and/or Photoshop, this is could be the easiest...
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    Direct connection via serial port between two laptops?

    Hey all, I know certain versions of Windows support direct computer to computer connections via Serial Port, but I don't know which versions. Also, I don't know which operating system versions are cross-compatible for a direct serial port connections and which ones aren't. If anyone can...
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    Opening and reading .PS files?

    Hello, I've been assigned some PS documents to read for class, but I can't seem to open them with acrobat. I think I need Ghostwrite or something like that, but I can't find it on the web to download, and the CNet mirror isn't working. I would appreciate information on the program I need...
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    Can XBox play mp3's? Winamp on xbox?

    Hello, just wondering if xBox can play mp3 titles or not in stock form. If not, is there a software hack or hardware chip that will let me? Thanks Rup
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    Shuttle SV-24 successor?

    Hey all, I really like what I see with the shuttle SV-24. However, I am much more interested in the next version briefly mentioned in the review here at Anandtech. Does anyone know more specifics about this, or when the next P4 compatible version will be released? I am specifically interested...
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    Shuttle SV-24 successor?

    Hey all, I really like what I see with the Shuttle SV-24. However, I am much more interested in the next version briefly mentioned in the review here at Anandtech. Does anyone know more specifics about this, or when the next P4 compatible version will be released? I am specifically...
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    A forum solution for Windows NT platform?

    Hey all. I have a new project and I'd appreciate any advice. I work for the law school, and we're trying to find a forum/bulletin board that will meet the following criteria: The objective of the bulletin is for students to be able to discuss class-related information and also to have the...
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    How do I flash my Iomega CDRW boot / identify as a Plextor?

    Hey all. Just wondering everything I have to do to convert my re-badge to a Plextor (and yes, I confirmed it's a Plextor). Flashing bios, firmware upgrade, etc? Thanks Rup
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    100 of Pengo 16x 700MB CDR's for $32 shipped. (Pengo!...er...Pengo???)

    Well, our friends at newegg.com are at it again: Pengo! Never tried 'em, but the silver coating looks pretty ;) Rup
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    Anyone know if BxMaster is stable with 4 sticks of RAM?

    Hey all. Thinking about getting 4 sticks of 256MB in my BxMaster. Will it be unstable? Thanks Rup
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    NEC Accusync 95F 19" perfectly flat monitor $225 delivered, other 19" monitor deals as well

    Here's the link: NEC Accusync 95F $281 Dell's Home / Home office store has %20 off with the appropriate coupon (lowers price to $225) no tax free shipping An excellent price for a 19" perfect flat monitor - typing on my XV17+ as we speak and I still love it ;). Check out RossMAN's...
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    Is a digital out on a CD-ROM useful for Win2K ? how does DAE work?

    Hey all. What's the use of a digital out on a CD-ROM if I'm using Win2K? I mean, what benefit does it give me connecting the digital out to my soundcard versus no cable at all? Also, does DAE work when just playing a music CD? (i.e. 1x DAE ?) Or is DAE only useful for ripping songs? I'm...
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    Ricoh 20x / 10x / 40x Retail Kit EIDE CDRW Drive $199 delivered

    Hey all. Not sure how good this drive is, but I thought I'd post and let you all decide. I saw this while reading over at storagereview.com Here's the link to Hypermicro And the storagereview banner stated that if you put "StorageReview" in the text box when ordering you get free...
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    What type of digital out on Turtle Beach Santa Cruz?

    Hey all. I'd like to know whether the digital out on the Santa Cruz is optical or coaxial. I understand it's a miniplug termination, but the miniplug digital connector can be either coax(SPDIF) or optical(TOSLINK). Thanks Rup
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    Help - unable to get over 133FSB on K7 Turbo

    Hey all. I am trying to adjust my AXIA FSB, but the highest setting I have in the BIOS for slight voltage adjust is 132 - it is giving me a range of 100-132. In Anand's review, they show a range of 100-150. Do I need to disable a jumber on the mobo somewhere? I have the latest BIOS revision 2.7...
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    Help - unable to get over 133FSB on K7 Turbo

    Hey all. I am trying to adjust my AXIA FSB, but the highest setting I have in the BIOS for slight voltage adjust is 132 - it is giving me a range of 100-132. In Anand's review, they show a range of 100-150. Do I need to disable a jumber on the mobo somewhere? I have the latest BIOS revision 2.7...
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    Help - unable to get over 133FSB on K7 Turbo

    Hey all. I am trying to adjust my AXIA FSB, but the highest setting I have in the BIOS for slight voltage adjust is 132 - it is giving me a range of 100-132. In Anand's review, they show a range of 100-150. Do I need to disable a jumber on the mobo somewhere? I have the latest BIOS revision...
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    Windows2000 CD / DVD drive and sound card questions

    Hey all. I'm running a Win2K Pro box , and am looking into upgrading. My main priority is sound quality - and this is where I have some questions. In Windows98, I know you needed the analog cable from the CD/DVD drive to the sound card if you wanted to play audio CD's. However, I heard that...
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    Help with finding a soundcard for my needs

    Hey all, I currently have an Aureal SuperQuad PCI with optical out , and I'm running on Win2K Professional platform. However, this soundcard has been problematic ever since I changed From 98 OSR2.1. I haven't been able to find any drivers which allow me to have two line outs, so I need either...
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    Looking for a Diablo2 Item... :o)

    Well it is software related , isn't it? :D I've been lookin for a couple weeks now, so I thought I might as well try here as a last resort - well anyway here's what I need: A Chu-Ko-Nu with +95 dam, Increased Attack Speed on USEast closed server. If anyone has one, or can point me in the...
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    New Intellimouse Explorer "now 33% faster"???

    I just got another replacement mouse in the mail from MS, after both my previous mice died (gotta love that lifetime warranty). Anyway, the new one had this on the box stating "Improved technology - 33% faster". As skeptical as I was, I can't help but feel a little more accuracy in...
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    Help - computer powers on but won't boot

    Hey all. I'm putting together a computer, and recently installed a BX Master, and now my computer won't boot. It powers on when I short the pins on the mobo (hard drive turns on, all fans turn on), but the computer won't boot. The D-LED shows 4 red lights. I tried my celeron 566->850 in a...
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    Problems with auto-run in win98 with DVD drive - help please!

    Hey all. I just built a computer for a customer. Celery 566-850 i810e motherboard. However, I can't run *Any* installation program off any cd, with exception of windows98. What should I do? The computer seems stable, and I reinstalled windows. But when I try to run autorun for the Canon...
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    Can someone help me find a digital camera/camcorder with these specs?

    Looking for: Digital recording format - must be able to take a movie for minimum of 1 hour continuous STill Capture - needs to take still images at 640x480 res equiv. Format - Needs PAL System Compatibility Size - needs to be extremely compact - I'm talking Olympus C3000 Size. Cost - MSRP...
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    Warm deal on Canon BJC-6000: $82 delivered after rebate

    For those of you who don't feel like eStamps roulette- Buy.com has the BJC-6000 in stock for $152 here:http://www.us.buy.com/comp/product.asp?sku=10068657 There's a $20 off $100 for existing customers available at [deleted] (why can't we link to them?). For the same reason you can't post...