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    Cavalry 500GB - USB 2.0 & eSATA Dual Interface 7200RPM External Hard Drive $129.95 AR

    dead? i don't see a rebate, unless i'm missing something..
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    Taiyo Yuden DVD Media 27 cents a disk

    n00b question: why would someone want "slower" media instead of the "faster" media? can't u burn at slower rates on faster media? someone mentioned "authoring"..
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    Things to do in St. Louis???

    wow, what a coincidence, i'm visiting my gf in st. louis from 6/15 to 6/18. there's another thread about st. louis (but this one is more specific about what to do): http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1577983&enterthread=y read the long post by CaptnKirk (how do i link...
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    Canon a95 PowerShot 5MP 3x Optical zoom digital Camera $279.99 w/free shipping

    hmm.. $329 at dell home, without discounts. that'd be quite a discount to get it in the $260 range..
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    good camera repair shop

    bump..
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    good camera repair shop

    anyone know of a good digital camera repair shop in the san diego area?
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    using gameport-to-usb with old joysticks

    Auric: yeah, I'm sure. I guess it looks like I'll have to go with a soundcard.
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    using gameport-to-usb with old joysticks

    bump.. or should this be in another forum?
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    using gameport-to-usb with old joysticks

    anyone know if it's possible to get old joysticks (in my case, a microsoft sidewinder 3d pro, and a thrustmaster grand prix 1 driving wheel) to work in win2k (or winXP, for that matter) using a gameport-to-usb adapter? even if i try to add a joystick, it will say that my gameport isn't properly...
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    a call from A+.net

    so i'm at work this morning, when i get a call from (877) 577-0877.. and this lady's like, "hi i'm blah blah from A+.net something something, we were just wondering what u were going to do with your domain thisboresme.com (which i had just registered like this past weekend)". so i say, "um, i...
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    college loan repayments

    dayum.. thanks for all the info, people.. now it's just a matter of sorting out and making sense of the wisdom.. :)
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    college loan repayments

    so i've been getting a lot of loan consolidation letters in the mail.. and what with college ending, i think it's about time to figure out the best way to repay my college loans. i have no idea where to start.. anyone have any ideas (eg, where's a good place to go to get loans consolidated...
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    VGA Silencer fan is dead, what can I do? Found out how.

    man, i'm having trouble with my 9500pro fan too.. i think it's burning out.. sounds like it struggles when i boot up my computer, and yesterday i smelled something burning. my computer has been running really slowly, and i think it MIGHT have to do with the card. it does feel really hot too...
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    computer suddenly running slowly

    it doesn't seem to be stopping, and i can't say for sure but i think it's running slower than usual. any ideas on what sort of replacement fan i should get? i've never dealt with video card fans..
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    computer suddenly running slowly

    thanks, trying the stuff now :) so, is that a negative on the video card? one of the reasons i think it's a heat thing is cuz my computer starts off kinda sluggish, then gets really sluggish really fast..
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    computer suddenly running slowly

    so a couple days ago, my computer started running super slowly. i first noticed it when i couldn't play my video game (tony hawk's pro skater 4) smoothly. normally it runs perfectly fine on the highest settings, etc., but now it's really choppy, and the hard drive keeps getting accessed...
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    fraps problems

    i wanted to capture some video so i downloaded fraps 2.0. the problem is.. it totally locks up my computer when i start capturing. i've tried reducing the quality to minimum quality (max performance) and it does the same thing. i've got an athlon 2500+, 512 ram, nf7-s 2.0, and 9500pro...
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    Antivirus software of choice?

    i use NAV because it's very effective.. but i'm actually looking for another one. NAV is extremely bloated and very very slow (i've got a decently fast computer too.. athlon 2500+ 512mb etc). i want to have one as good as NAV in terms of effectiveness, but one that doesn't take literally a...
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    Best Buy DVD 2 Packs $9.99 Online & BM

    what does SBS stand for?
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    optometrist

    hmm.. cool, thanks.. i'll give it a try.
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    optometrist

    what's a good optometrist in the san diego area? preferrably easy on the wallet too if possible.. and.. from the looks of another thread, i'll be getting it filled at lenscrafters.. is there another good place? thanks a ton..
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    [Dead]NEC 1300A DVD Burner Dual $99.99@ Newegg no shipping, no standing in line, no getting up early or MIR Free Tshirt

    how reliable is this drive with the new firmware? that is probably my main concern.. RELIABILITY. next would be quality of the drive..
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    Super monkey ball 2 14.39 @ ebgames

    super monkey ball 2 is so fun.. edit: my bad, forgot to mention this is a very nice deal.. :D
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    16x DVD-ROM for $9 , Olympus 4MP camera $199 at OM

    $199 for the c-4000 is a huge steal.
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    EXPIRES TODAY Jan 21st!!! FREE Web Hosting 3 yrs (500MB/5GB/FTP/PHP/MySQL)

    what is up with PHP? is it by far the best way to set up a webpage, or something? i'm wondering what other options there are. thanks! kevin
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    EXPIRES TODAY Jan 21st!!! FREE Web Hosting 3 yrs (500MB/5GB/FTP/PHP/MySQL)

    hey, is it possible to do either of the following: - set it so that uploading via FTP supports resuming/appending? - check my email via ssh? thanks!~!! kevin
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    dvd backup, dvd media / quality

    this probably has been posted many times somewhere.. but, where can i go to learn about dvd media and backing up dvds? also, i noticed that a lot of people use ritek dvds.. i thought ritek was really cheapo in terms of quality.. :confused: would appreciate any guidance here! thanks :D kevin
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    My experienices with Plextor 708A DVDR

    man.. at $234 now at newegg.. i don't know whether to jump on it and buy it now, or wait till it drops more.. but then again, that might be a long time. what do u guys think?? kevin
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    EXPIRES TODAY Jan 21st!!! FREE Web Hosting 3 yrs (500MB/5GB/FTP/PHP/MySQL)

    alright.. i THINK i've got stuff set up.. my question now is, is there a way to SSH into my 1and1 account using the domain name i chose? it'll be hard to remember the s123124u91024.onlinehome.us or whatever, not to mention my login name. does that make sense? thanks, kevin
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    EXPIRES TODAY Jan 21st!!! FREE Web Hosting 3 yrs (500MB/5GB/FTP/PHP/MySQL)

    no, i was just saying that _I_ had some total noob questions!!! :o sorry bout that confusion..
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    EXPIRES TODAY Jan 21st!!! FREE Web Hosting 3 yrs (500MB/5GB/FTP/PHP/MySQL)

    total noob questions.. ok so i set up an account with 1and1.. but i don't want that weird address dsafsdaffd.onlinehome.net or whatever, so i need to use rackshack to get my ownname.com right? is it a one-time $5 fee for that? or per year or what? also, what's the difference between...
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    ati cards

    Mem: thanks for the advice.. i'm running win2k. guys chill! goodness! lol..
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    ati cards

    yikes.. i didn't think i had that big of an anti-ati stance, i didn't intend it.. maybe i was just spitting back all the pro-ati feelings, or something? i really appreciate all the people replying and everything. i don't really feel like i'm getting flamed either though, haha, but oh well...
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    ati cards

    1. there's only one way to install the drivers and that is by selecting "install" on the catalyst CD. i'll check the default device thing though.. but it's what shows up in the video properties. 2. probably.. but i am pretty sure i made sure it was. 3. i guess it's nice to just be up to...
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    ati cards

    oh ok, i see. i understand this already :D is the 9600pro comparable to the 5900 ultra though? should i get that instead? fry's had it as well.. i've BEEN trying to get it to work though. i mean that's like part of the point i'm making. it is a bitch. judge the hardware? i'm not...
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    ati cards

    oh.. btw.. i realize this might turn into an ati vs nvidia war.. but i totally did not intend that. i just don't want to return my geforce before fully realizing how awesome the ati is, or something. likewise, if i should really return my ati, i'd like to know.
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    ati cards

    - extremely superior? give me a side-by-side comparison, cuz i don't see it. - washed out drivers? what does this mean? - actually superior hardware. ok, i've heard this one. nevertheless, why is it giving me hardware issues i've never had? and if it is reeeeally superior hardware, why not...
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    ati cards

    i just installed my 9500 pro yesterday, after removing all traces of anything nvidia. it gave me so much sh!t. here's a list of troubles: 1. the hardware wizard pops up each time i load windows; i now have an unknown PCI device. 2. i once REBOOTED my computer, only to have my motherboard...