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    Looking for used car for Mom

    Someone totaled my Mom's car a couple days ago so I'm helping her look for a new one. She is coming from a 1995 Corolla, she does not car about power, looks, or anything like that, basically she needs two things: - Auto trans - Reliability We went looking around and here are some of...
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    Yet another new car choice thread

    I'm currently in the process of whittling down my choices for a new car. The only real criteria are: - FUN (by this I mean mostly handling/corners and torque, not necessarily tons of HP) - Manual transmission - $21K - $26K From my research I've narrowed it down to the following: -...
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    Mazda 3 wagon

    Just wondering if anyone here owns one or has had any experience with them? I'm looking for something with some utility and practicality without having to sacrifice handling and mileage by getting an SUV. Compared to the Forester/CRV/Rav4, the Mazda seems like it will offer a pretty sporty...
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    Moving cross country

    Hello, I am planning on purchasing a new(er) car in about 4-6 months. However, in August, I will be driving/moving cross country with my girlfriend from Connecticut to Seattle, Washington. I'm trying to decide if it makes more sense to buy before the move, or after. Things to consider...
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    Humming sound from girlfriends car

    So my girlfriends car (04 Corolla) has developed a strange sound which I figure someone here might be able to diagnose. It is kind of a humming sound, it almost sounds like the engine is revving too high (but it's not). It's a constant while she's driving. It is there while she's driving...
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    Help me limit my choices

    Ok so I have a 2002 Mazda Protege ES just about to turn 70K. It's been relatively trouble free and I'm sure it has another 70K in it, but I'm looking to move into something newer. I have a long list of things I'm looking for in a car and I've been having trouble finding models that meet all...
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    Belt squeal help

    Ok, so I have had some squealing for the past month or so, only happens when I first turn on the car afters it's been sitting for awhile, and only happens for about 10 seconds when I first put it in reverse to back up or in 1st to start moving forward. After that, it won't squeal again for the...
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    Table of make/model by where they are made

    Hello, I was just wondering if there exists a table/spreadsheet which lists each make model by where they are assembled? I think this would be very useful and interesting. If not, would anyone be interested if I created one? Where is the best site to get info on where a car is...
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    Need software for making PDFs

    I have a large excel file, and each row has data pertaining to a different person in my organization. I'm looking for an application to create a PDF for each person, so it would create the 1st PDF and populate a form on the PFD with the data from the 1st row, 2nd PDF using data from the 2nd...
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    Laptop won't turn on without power

    So I have a brand new Dell laptop that my job gave me. I've had it for about 2 months and it's worked fine. Just recently it started doing something weird. If I don't have the AC power hooked up, it won't turn on. As soon as I plug it in, it turns on fine. It's not the battery being low...
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    Suggestions for quality small/medium cases?

    Hi, I'm just getting starting on putting together a list for my new build, first one in about 5/6 years. My current case is an Antec, forget the model but its much too big and bulky for my current tastes (and doesn't look that great either). For my next build, I'd like something much smaller...
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    Build vs. Buy

    All, I am looking to upgrade to a new computer, but am not sure if I should buy vs. build. I am looking for a basic machine, no gaming, just something for e-mail/internet, etc... The only thing I will be doing a lot of on it is listening to music and watching movies and stuff. I'd like...
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    CPU primer

    Hello, I've been out of the computing loop for about a year and a half, ever since Conroe/Dual-core started to hit the scene. As I am about to begin shopping for a new computer for both myself and my girlfriend (may build myself, may not) I was wondering if there were any FAQ's or good...
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    Best laptop ~$800 or less?

    Anyone have input on this? Below are a couple that I'm looking at right now.... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...#headerCustomerReviews http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1181347957887 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...oduct&id=1174694102297 Anyone find any better values at...
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    Question about mobile processors

    I'm trying to help my girlfriend pick out a laptop. When I try to compare processors, I can't seem to tie back the model number they give to retail processors that are for sale....for example the Intel Centrino Duo T2450 vs. T5300. The 2450 is 2GHZ while the 5300 is 1.73, but I assume because...
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    Entry level laptop?

    Hello, a friend of mine is in search of a basic laptop to bring to college, and I'm trying to help her pick out the best one (for the cheapest price of course). The requirements are few, since she will be using it mostly for e-mail, typing papers, Internet, listening to music, i.e. typical...
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    Xeon vs. Core2Duo for work computer?

    I've recently been put in charge to put together specs for two new desktops for myself and a co-worker. We do a lot of heavy SAS programming so the two things of most importance are processing power and memory. Vid card, HDD, and the other stuff is pretty much inconsequential. However, I'm...
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    Where to get drive rails?

    Ok so I have a DVD-ROM installed in my computer. I just bought a separate DVD burner (yes I'm going to have both of them and not just replace the reader). My Antec case uses rails for the 5.25" drives. However, I don't see any extra rails laying around. I don't remember if a bunch came...
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    Good app for DVD playback?

    I finally installed a DVD-ROM/burner in my compuer, and also just upgraded to a nice 20" widescreen LCD. I'm looking for a good application for DVD playback. Right now my computer just has Winamp for mp3s, as well as Windows Media Player. I'm not sure how either of these are for watching...
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    Strange buzzing/feedback from speakers

    Ok I've had this strange problem for awhile now. I have Creative 7.1 speakers, and they emit a weird buzzing/feedback type noise. It's not all the time, but often. I thought it might be the soundcard but it does it even when my computer is powered off, so I assume that means it's the...
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    New LCD recommendations

    I am going to be purchasing a new LCD, I am going to be using it mostly for normal stuff (music, movies, Web, etc...) but also some gaming (nothing too hardcore though). I am stuck between whether to get a 20.1" with 1600x1200 or a 19" with 1280x1024. I have it narrowed down to the...
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    New build - thoughts?

    CPU: X2 3800+ or 4200+, not sure yet, I don't OC. Not sure if I should spend the extra $60 for the 4200+ ($355) Mobo: Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe nForce4 (This may be a bit much for now but I want upgradeability in the future) ($209) Memory: 2 x 1GB Corsair XMS 3200. ($175 + $40 rebate) Case...
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    CRT = Dead? LCD needed

    This afternoon I came home from the gym to find that my monitor had turned pinkish/purple. The very upper left corner still showed the correct colors, but the rest of the sceen had a purplish tint and there's some crazy lines vibrating near the bottom of the screen. 1. Is this most likely my...
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    Advice on new case + PSU

    I am looking to buy a new case and PSU and would like some suggestions since I know theres a lot out there and I don't know much about the two. For the case I have the following criteria: 1. Relatively quiet 2. Aluminum preferably 3. Designed well for cooling 4. Medium size but easy to...
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    Advice/Recommendations on upgrade

    I am thinking of upgrading my computer soon. The components I will be replacing will be the motherboard, memory, processor, video card, and possibly the monitor. My current specs are: ASUS P4PE motherboard P4 2.4GHz 512MB Corsair XMS DDR 2700 ATI Radeon 9500 (crappy) I would like to...