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    is the new P8400 worth it compared to a T5800?

    i cant find anything on the web on the new T5800 that gives more details on it's characteristics or its performance benchmarks. is it a rebadged t7250 and if so how much of a difference in performance is it from a p7350 2ghz or even a p8400. i was looking in to a new laptop and this looks to...
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    noiseless solution: laptop vs oem desktop vs custom build

    My last purchase was a laptop 3 years ago. Biggest reason for the purchase of a laptop was for the noise issue. Now I am back in the market for a new system purchase but wanted more power than a laptop can provide. Does anyone have any recommendations for a bedroom-quiet noiseless PC from a...
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    Firefox Bookmark Help

    I use firefox on my extended monitor which is connected to my laptop. I can view firefox bookmarks links fine on the primary screen on my laptop screen. However, when viewing bookmarks on my extended monitor, I can not go into a bookmark folders that has many links that extent over one screen...
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    bookmark folders doesnt branch out on the extended monitor

    I use firefox on my extended monitor which is connected to my laptop. I can view firefox bookmarks links fine on the primary screen on my laptop screen. However, when viewing bookmarks on my extended monitor, I can not go into a bookmark folders that has many links that extent over one screen...
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    Leaving a laser printer on

    what's better leaving it on all the time or turn it on only when used.
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    external usb enclosure speed differences

    Using the same hard drive, I was wondering if there was any speed differences between the different usb enclosure hard drives?
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    external 2.5" vs external 3.5" drive noises

    After owning several external drives. I was wondering if anyone would dispute my claims that the 3.5" external hard drives are ALL louder than any 2.5" external hard drives. this is crucial if say you were working on a video editing project but didnt want to wake up an already light sleeper...
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    new asus M5N 12.1" pentium M (Dothan Compatible)

    just swung by asus's website and notice their new notebook lineup. this one is nice and compact @3.5 lbs and 12.1in screen. made of magnesium alloy. www.asus.com
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    disconnect after long idle periods netgear wgr614v2

    I have a problem with my new router (netgear wgr614v2) disconnecting my computer from accessing the web after a few hours when my computer idles and goes into standby mode. I am connected via a wired port. I know the computer is not the problem because i previously been using a old router that...
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    hitachi/ibm 7k80?

    When you guys believe this comin out given the previous timeline. Am i wasting my time waitin for the 7200 80gig version to come out or should i purchase the 7k60 now?
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    lookin for a fast 4 port-router

    I previously used a 3com wired router but internet connection speeds were not being used to its fullest when connect to one of its ports. Then I switched to a networkeverywhere 4 port wired router but it still didnt utilize the available internet bandwith to its fullest when i had my computer...
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    looking for a good printer for cdrom & dvd's

    does any one have any review sites that has reviews on this type of printer where you just drop the actually cdrom into the printer and it prints. not the label master kinds. anyone with experience with this type of printer.
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    proliferation of serial ata hard drives

    i was wondering why hard drives for the new serial ata connection picking up so slow. its been out from motherboard manufacturers for a while now but hard drive makers are really slow in implementing that connection for their product lines.
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    recommended enclosures for 3.5" hd & ?s

    is firewire performance that much better than the usb 2.0. i noticed enclosures with the addition of firewire input combo costs anywhere from $20 to double the price of a regular standalone usb2.0 enclosure. Is is worth getting the extra capability? and is there any reviews or recommendations...
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    difference b/t dell's wxga, wsxga, and wuxga laptop?

    with all the dell deals out there, i want to buy a portable desktop from dell. i was looking at the screen options. i could only find that it's a difference in resolution but will there be noticable difference in picture quality when watching movies, is it justifiable to spend an extra $100 on...
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    acceptable temperature range for motherboard & cpu

    what is an acceptable range temp of motherboard and cpu. generally speaking. my motherboard is 40c and my cpu is 59c. is that an acceptable range?
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    my k7sa mb died, i need a replacement budget mb any sugestions?

    it lasted a good while before it mysteriously burned out any suggestions for a different budget mb.
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    Best Reliable Used Car with a Low Resale Value?

    I was wondering what is the best reliable used car with a low resale value? I dont mean acuras or hondas. Those have such a high resale value after 3 years. Any ideas?
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    Phone Compatibility Between Countries

    Can someone tell me if I can purchase a cordless or corded telephone from the UK and use it in the US. I know its not possible to buy cell phones in different regions because of different networks...but does someone know if the phone outlet is the same in both countries.
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    direction of case fan and stability

    i have a antec case and i am not sure which direction the case fans should be facing for optimal circulation. i figure the back fan blows air in and the front fan should blow air out. Is this correct or does it even matter which direction air flows.? Also what do i use to hold up the case fan...
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    windows2000 clean install

    could some correct me if i make a mistake somewhere. i want to erase all my data on c: and do a clean install of my win2000 os. in order to do this i have to boot up from the dos command prompt because i cant format my c: drive while in windows. The problem is i cant boot to dos. what can i...
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    liteon 24x10x40 recording speed

    i read somewhere (cdrlabs) that the recording time for 24x recording for a full 700mb of data is 4:20secs and that includes leadin and leadout times. But when i purchased the burner and burned at 24x speed, i only got 5mins6secs tops recording speed every time with 700mb of data. I have dma...
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    oem vs retail athlon cpu

    i will be purchasing a cpu in the near future. However, i am afraid of all those stories i heard of other people ruining their cpus by installing the hsf on their cpu. so should i buy a oem and install the hsf or should i buy a retail version that already comes with a preinstalled...
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    I WANNA

    i am looking for a 300 watts atx power supply supply with a very low noise emmision. Any suggestions out there? My current power supply is so loud that i have to turn up the volume on my speakers to hear music playing.
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    300 watts atx power supply?

    i am looking for a 300 watts atx power supply supply with a very low noise emmision. Any suggestions out there? My current power supply is so loud that i have to turn up the volume on my speakers to hear music playing.