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    Denon AVR 1610 - $293.63 with shipping

    Implies that dealers are restrained by the manufacturer from selling at anything less than MSRP.
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    Denon AVR 1610 - $293.63 with shipping

    Denon is always fair-traded, deals are rare, and chances are that if there is a discount, there will be no warranty. Sometimes you will only find out after you order, and the merchant will send an email alerting you of that fact (there is usually an option to cancel the sale). That said, I...
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    ULTRA x3 1000w power supply - $159 at TIgerdirect No rebates!

    I'm still using my Ultra 500w modular PS that was FAR from Radio Shack a couple years back :-) I guess power supplies have come a LONG way since then.
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    Sharp-Dressed Man! $99 suits at Amazon.com

    Regarding tailoring, these suits meet all the "Esquire" criteria for a quaity suit (they are not fused, BTW). In my experience, the JAB suits are polyester blends; these are the real-deal wool/silk blend that will stand up to any comparison I've been able to make. In any case, there is a...
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    8/29: Now $24- OCZ Diesel 16GB flash drive for $24 AR @ Newegg

    Now $21 after rebate $31 - $10 rebate [Exp 8/31] = $21 with free shipping with coupon code EMCLWNW56 [Exp 9/3].
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    8/29: Now $24- OCZ Diesel 16GB flash drive for $24 AR @ Newegg

    OCZ Diesel 16GB Single Channel Flash Drive (USB2.0 Portable) Model OCZUSBDSL16G - Retail at Newegg . $33.99 - $10 rebate card with Free Shipping. Tax in the usual places. Small, reasonably fast drive, just not as cheap as last year (was like $18 AR?). Edit 8/28: now $21 AR. $31 - $10...
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    Honeywell full-size HEPA air purifier $129 at Costco B&M

    Read about the 50250 here Not available at Costco.com online. Confirmed in Texas, TN, KY, and GA. YMMV -regional only ??
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    Honeywell full-size HEPA air purifier $129 at Costco B&M

    Costco B&M are running a promotion through July 30th: $30 'Instant Off" manufacturer's promotion for a full-size Honeywell 'Enviracare' permanent-HEPA air purifier, $129 at the register. Not sure if this is a regional versus national program, but verified in at least 4 states. This is the...
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    Intel i7 920 CPU was $199 at MicroCenter (now $230)

    A very interesting point! But I don't think the situation can be analagous to a housewife who might be drawn to a store featuring 30 cents off 'Swiffer refills', who will then complete the rest of her shopping list 'just because she's already there'. A person who haunts a 'Deals' forum tends...
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    12 8oz Filet Mignons $90 @omahasteaks

    Passing along a tip from my restaurant friends: buy a whole rib-eye or tenderloin from Costco or Sam's, leave it in the vacuum pack, and put in the refrigerator (not freezer) for 4 or 5 weeks (yes, WEEKs). At that time, remove, unwrap, cut into steaks and freeze individually. This is called...
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    Intel i7 920 CPU was $199 at MicroCenter (now $230)

    Intel® Boxed Core® i7 Processor 920, retail version. $199, in-store pickup only. Link
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    *HOT* Scythe Mugen-2 cooler - $36.99 shipped at NewEgg

    These are a lot of fun, if your case and MB will allow it to fit. Maybe you've seen this: for a substantial performance increase, rather than fool with the *$%@#!! fan clips, use two 120mm fans and a couple of rubber bands to "sandwich" the unit in a 'push-pull' fan arrangement. The rubber...
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    TRENDnet TEW-637AP 300Mbps Wireless Easy-N $24.99 free shipping

    Not true in this case: have had really good results with this Trendnet "Upgrader-N" device. Continued to use my old "G" router (but turned off the wireless signal in admin), and used a combination of an Intel 5300 mini-pci laptop card (from eBay $25) and a Gigabyte GN-WI03N (pci type 3b) for an...
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    Logitech mx620 $29.99 at BJ's, VX Nano $48

    An alternative: MX620 is $20 at Office Depot Link
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    Sharp-Dressed Man! $99 suits at Amazon.com

    By far the easiest way is to drop into a suit store and try a few different sizes. The measurement system is based on Chest size, but determing the jacket 'Length' (Short, Regular, or Long) depends on your torso and sleeve length. See chart below for 'Regular"; Short is 1" smaller (torso and...
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    Sharp-Dressed Man! $99 suits at Amazon.com

    Not true. I live in Texas and these seem the perfect weight for year-round use. I have been wearing them up to 85 degrees so far with no problem. The richest fabric (the 150S) seems as light as any of the other suits I have in the closet, just softer and more 'deluxe'. Not trying to shill...
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    Sharp-Dressed Man! $99 suits at Amazon.com

    Quote: i'm guessing it's a sweatshop type operation in India/pakistan/vietnam/thailand/malaysia/etc. I didn't want to make a big deal of it, but all of the labels, fabric stamps, and tailoring marks are in Italian. Made in Italy? Who knows, but the suits I bought sure do look/feel/measure...
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    Sharp-Dressed Man! $99 suits at Amazon.com

    Amazon Suits I used to work the overseas fields and offshore platforms, but then I became an office pud and had to wear a suit every day. After two deployments, however, nothing fits anymore. I have a closet full of business suits, from $199 to $1,400: the perfect wardrobe, just 3 sizes too...
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    Subscribe to select magazines and earn $5 or $10 Amazon gift certificate

    Be the perfect Uncle: Popular Mechanics (2 years) $13.99 - $10GC = $3.99; Seventeen (2 years) for $10 -$5 GC = $5. Confirm: got Gift Card for each order. Note: pop-up says "Wait! Spend $x more for Free Shipping" but when you click through, all magazines qualify for 'Free Shipping" regardless...
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    300$ to close Your AMEX card (ymmv)

    Beware of one issue: closing credit-card accounts (that are in good standing) does NOT improve your credit rating. Quite the opposite: part of your FICO score involves the total amount of credit you have available (i.e., sum of credit limits) versus the amount that you actually owe. The...
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    Free Ryobi One+ Tool via MIR w/ purchase of select Ryobi One+ Combo Kits

    This is an excellent way to acquire a complete suite of Ryobi power tools. I was in for this deal last summer, and the 'FAR' tool was shipped within 2 weeks. Perfomance has been excellent for homeowner-type tasks. Batteries charge quicker and retain a charge far longer than any others I have...
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    Sony Bluray BDP-S350 Player $199 + FS

    Bought one on Ebay and took advantage of 30% Microsoft Cashback ($245 shipped minus 30%). BluRay is definitely an improvement (if you have a TV capable of 1080p), but there are 2 potential downsides to this particular machine: 1) Remote is awkward and buttons counter-intuitive, and 2)...
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    SUPER HOT! Trendnet TEW-633GR Wireless-N Gigabit Router $50 AR Fry's B&M

    TrendNet rebates? Don't get me started:-) This is one of my favorites, similar to your experience: "4 different rebate send-ins. 4 different letters from TrendNet: "Your rebate was missing something". My last 2 attempts I had the UPC code taped to the rebate form with big red arrows...
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    Hot! TRENDnet TEW452BRP 108Mbps 802.11g Wireless Router » only $9.99 + Free Shipping (AR)

    For your consideration: Use the info or ignore it. This is (at best) average gear. The only thing that makes this special is the rebate. You might not get the rebate. They deny on some pretext, have you re-submit, then wait 2 months to anwswer and terminate your case "because the promotion is...
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    TRENDnet TEW-632BRP Wireless N Home Router $40AR shipped at Newegg

    This is (at best) average gear. The only thing that makes this special is the rebate. You might not get the rebate. They deny on some pretext, have you re-submit, then wait 2 months to anwswer and terminate your case "because the promotion is over". Won't even accept correspondence. Can't...
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    I put a Gemini II with two 120mm fans on my Ip35-E. Performance was very disappointing, actually, for all that trouble. I installed a Scythe Ninja "Mugen" that I'd used on a previous AMD build and dropped 11 degrees C in Orthos! My advice: the Gemini II isn't worth it, even if you can make...
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    TurboTax Deluxe Federal & State 2007 @ Costco.com

    New price at Costco B&M (at least today in Austin) is $31 minus $15 coupon that the cashier will scan at checkout (if you ask). No free e-file as far as I can tell.
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    Abit IP35-E Review (500MHz FSB board)...$90 @ NewEgg + $6.61 ship

    Many thanks to the Serpent and everyone who contributes to this excellent thread. Caused me to go out and build my own system, based on an e4500. Terrific results (and bang for the buck) at 3375 MHz and Patriot DDR-800 running nicely at DDR-922. But here's a noob question: the multipliers...
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    free case AR

    I'm worried it would eat my dog.
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    The OFFICIAL VOIP internet telephone thread

    I don't know what happened to my old login info, but worth re-registering to add a nickel's worth. I have over 5 years' experience with Packet 8. I had one account as my primary home number, and another box/number that I took with me for my work when overseas. Unlike Vonage (in my...