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    Frequent Flyer Credit Catd

    Good points, but I thought that frequent flyer miles are worth more in value...meaning the 1% cash back I get from a reg CC wouldnt buy me a ticket to europe etc.
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    Frequent Flyer Credit Catd

    I've never had a frequent flyer credit card and I am not even totally sure how it works, but I assume when I make purchases I get points to use towards flights. That aside, can someone give me some tips about which credit card is good for earning miles, and which features to look for? I dont...
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    How Can I stream movies from my PC to my TV wirelessly?

    In order to watch movies, I have a divx player hooked up to my TV and I burn CDs with movies to watch them. Im really tired of this, and I wish there was a player which could send my dvix movies wirelessly to my TV. Does anyone know of such a player? thanks!
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    Problem viewing webcam..

    Hi all, I am trying to view a webcam in my firefox browser. Unfortunately, when I load the website, I get a still image. (the website works fine on my personal computer at home) The feed is done through a .cgi file. Does anyone know how to fix this issue in firefox? I would love a live...
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    Pardon my ignorance...

    Any idea if Windows 7 will take advantage of multi cores? It would be nice to be able to run 3-4 diff programs and have them all run on a seperate CPU.
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    Pardon my ignorance...

    Thanks for all ur responses. I am not planning to get a new pc until end of the year. I used to be a gamer a couple of years ago but now I mostly use my pc for internet, watching movies, and some photo editing. My pc is also liquid cooled. Bought it PugetSystems.com. First I really enjoyed...
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    Pardon my ignorance...

    I havnt kept up with CPU innovations for a couple of years. I have an AMD 3500 single core cpu that seems to work fine. So I have this basic question. Do multiple cores really make a noticeable difference? I see that some computers are coming out with quad cores and theres talk of 6-8 cores...
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    Tempted to buy Plasma TV + BluRay Player Bundle

    I bought the Samsung LN52A650 and blueray player on amazon, I love it! 120hz def makes a difference.
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    Brand new Samsung LCD and Onkyo Receiver = Bad picture

    Yep I have two HDMI cables, one from BR to Receiver the other from Receiver to TV. Ive tried removing upconversion, but it didnt help
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    Brand new Samsung LCD and Onkyo Receiver = Bad picture

    I bought the Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV 1080P 120hz and the Onkyo SR606 Receiver. First I must say that the TV is amazing. I bought it for $1940 at amazon.com and also got blueray player for free. Some people complained that they speakers on the TV are poor quality but they are actually not...
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    My TV picture looks worse through the receiver

    I bought a 52" Samsung LCD, thats 120hz (the picture is amazing) but when I past it through HDMI to the Onkyo SR606 receiver, the picture looks noticeably worse. Anyone have any ideas on why that could be or how to fix that? thanks!
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    Please help me choose a subwoofer

    Is this the H100 that you were all talking about? http://www.amazon.com/Acoustec...&qid=1226881584&sr=8-4
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    Please help me choose a subwoofer

    Thanks to all of u.... looks like im going to get the Bic H100 when I find the best price
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    Please help me choose a subwoofer

    $200 ideal, but its okay if its a bit more. So realistically 230-240 is absolute cap. I just dont know how to match the sub to the speakers etc. I dont need anything crazy, I live in a townhouse so I cant make it too loud.
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    Please help me choose a subwoofer

    Do u know if this is any good? http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Aud...00092TT0/ref=de_a_smtd The dayton looks good too..
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    Please help me choose a subwoofer

    I've asked this question before - thanks to all that advised. Now I finally bought the receiver and I have the speakers installed, but I dont know what kind of sub to get. my receiver is Onkyo 606 The speakers are 5 in-ceiling speakers: THESE Which sub should I get? I am thinking of...
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    Need a receiver and a subwoofer.

    Thanks YoyoYo. Yup all 5 speakers are in the ceiling. I know its prob not the best set-up. The room is a rectangular shape, approx 13ft by 22ft. Are you saying the sub is more important than the receiver? I can maybe stretch it to $600, but thats MAX! I also need to buy a TV :) Im doing...
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    Need a receiver and a subwoofer.

    Jugernot, I wish I knew. I know nothing of this stuff. I dont know what HDMI upconversion or switching is. I probably dont need 7.1 for future use though. Also, is it worth getting a speaker wall plate? If so, any recommendations there? thx
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    downloadable music

    http://zaycev.net/search.html but this site is in russian and will be hard to navigate.
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    Need a receiver and a subwoofer.

    I know there are similar threads out there and I hate to be redundant, but mine is slightly different! I have 5 polk speakers, that I installed in ceiling. Now I just need to get a subwoofer and a receiver. My budget is somewhat tight. I can afford to pay approx $500 for both the receiver...
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    Just bought a Samsung i760 at Verizon!

    Thanks guys...I tried getting the coreplayer but their website does not work? Do you know where I can download it or if it costs anything? Also can you recommend any web browser to dl for my i760? I thought about opera but dont want to spend any $.
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    How can I convert divx movies to format playable on windows mobile?

    Thanks....does coreplayer cost anything? their website is down right now.
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    Just bought a Samsung i760 at Verizon!

    Thanks aimster. Ur right the display isnt great, but overall its not unwatchable. Phone itself is also not bad, or relatively speaking....I had the LG chocolate before. Worst phone ever.
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    How can I convert divx movies to format playable on windows mobile?

    Guys, I bought a new phone at VZ, the samsung i760 with windows mobile 6 pro. I tried playing a divx movie on it but it didnt work. I then tried converting the divx movie to mp4 formet with Alive MP4 converter, but it gave me an unspecified error. Does anyone know the solution? How can I...
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    Verizon phone with WIFI

    I just bought the i760, I really like it. The battery is not that great when I use the internet though. I still havnt figured out how to play certain movies on it. Cant watch youtube either. The WIFI is a nice feature.
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    Just bought a Samsung i760 at Verizon!

    Guys, I bought a new phone at VZ, the samsung i760 with windows mobile 6 pro. I tried playing a divx movie on it but it didnt work. I then tried converting the divx movie to mp4 formet with Alive MP4 converter, but it gave me an unspecified error. Does anyone know the solution? How can I...
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    Need PC advice

    I need to customize a basic PC with a decent processor. Windows XP not mandatory but highly highly preferred. Does not need to be 2 core. HD 40-100GB, RAM 2GB. Any one know of any good deals out there? Im looking for 600-900 range. thanks
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    Is there a way to transfer ringtones to a VZ phone free?

    Aflac, it worked! Thanks! To all verizon users, here is what you do: 1) Put a 30 second MP3 on a memory card, 2) insert card in ur phone 3) txt msg yourself the song 4) when you receive the txt msg, save it as ringtone.. youre done Aflac, thanks again!
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    Is there a way to transfer ringtones to a VZ phone free?

    I have the chocolate (worst phone ever) and my gf has the new LG Venus.
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    Is there a way to transfer ringtones to a VZ phone free?

    Does anyone know how to transfer mp3 or midi ringtones to a VZ phone from a PC and not pay them money? I used to be able to email myself the ringtones at #@vzwpix.com, but now it gets blocked. If i put the ringtones my my MicroSD card, the phone doesnt seem to let me use it as ringtone...
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    Finding a programmer

    Does anyone know of a website where you can post a programming job that you need to do and have people bid for the job? Thanks!
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    Whats better, LCD or Plasma?

    I am getting ready to buy a TV in about 2 months. I have a very old bulky TV and Im ready to switch to a 40"-50" flat screen. I went to circuit city the other day, and I have no idea where to start? I saw LCD's, Plasma's, DLP's... What do you think is better for a TV that size? My budget...
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    Need some network advice

    Hi, Im trying to set up a home ethernet network in my house. I have seven ethernet cables running from my basement to several rooms. I have three questions: 1) what do I need to use to connect the cables in the basement? I probably need a wireless router with 8 ports, but I havnt been able...
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    Need some Home Theater Advice

    Whats the whole gauge thing for? I see 12, 18 gauge etc....do I need to worry about that?
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    Need some Home Theater Advice

    I just bought 5 polk audio speakers: (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm...m/ccd/productDetail.do http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/polk... ) I have never had a home theater system in my life, so I dont know anything about this. Which speaker wire should I get? I went to the store, and they had...
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    Need advise on speakers

    well, ideally I'd like to install the ceiling speakers (i think i forgot to mention this.) I'd like to put in the speakers now, and then get the rest later on. Since im doing the remodeling right now, its perfect time to cut holes in the ceiling. I want to get a 5 speaker system....which...
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    Need advise on speakers

    I won't be using a sub or receiver at all for a while. I just want to get the speakers in for now.
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    Need advise on speakers

    500-600 for speakers... as i understand the receiver and subwoofer will cost me another 1000, but i cant afford it right now.
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    Need advise on speakers

    I am putting together my first ever home entertainment system. Unfortunately, I don't know much about it. Which speakers would you recommend? My living room is 21'4" by 12'10" My budget is approx $500-600 for five speakers. Which brand/model is good, and what specifications should I be...
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    Am I getting screwed by my company via 401(k)

    UPDATE: Just had a meeting with my boss and he clarified for me I will be vested in my emplyer match after 6 yrs. the vesting schedule is as follows: 1 yr of service = 0% 2 yr of service = 20% 3 yr of service = 40% 4 yr of service = 60% 5 yr of service = 80% 6 yr of service =...