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    Two 802.11ac bridges to replace Powerline?

    This is a possibility, I even have the tools I need. I was hoping for a less intrusive solution though. :)
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    Two 802.11ac bridges to replace Powerline?

    I have so far spread my home network by using Powerline plugs, which works pretty well. The Powerline units state that they support up to 200 Mbps, however I have never experienced more than about 30 Mbps for some reason. This is holding me back from my 100 Mbps internet connection, and so I'm...
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    Tiny PC to run info monitors

    Will Raspberry Pi run Ubuntu or even Windows?
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    Tiny PC to run info monitors

    I am setting up an info monitor in a public place that is to display a web page. Right now, this monitor uses an Asus EeeBox with Windows XP. Lately, the hardware has begun to fail on me and the other day, the EeeBox won't boot with a message in POST that the disk can't be read. So I'm...
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    ASUS Transformer Prime Reviews

    Travelling to the US in a couple of weeks, and thinking of getting one then. I would probably put CyaogenMod 9 on it once that matures. Looking to use it as a developer tool anyway. There is a lot of hype surrounding this thing though so I feel like I'm being suckered into getting one... oh well...
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    Media server with transcoding

    Hi again guys, I am getting closer to ordering these, as I will make a trip to the US soon. I will be ordering from newegg.com and amazon.com, unless there is a preferable place in your minds :) Has there been chenges since I put my build together that should make me change it? - Asus...
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    Media server with transcoding

    If I get the 2100, is it possible to restrict the power use to 35W through the bios or jumper settings or something? Would be interesting to try it.
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    Media server with transcoding

    Ok thanks for the pointers. Is there much of a performance gain from going with the 2100 over the 2100T? The 2100T is appealing due to the 35W max TDP. What is the power usage like when idling on these two processors?
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    Media server with transcoding

    Thanks for the replies guys! Upon your suggestions I have the following preliminary build: Thermaltake Elements Q VL52021N2 (100 USD) P8H61-I (100 USD) TRANSCEND SO-DIMM 2 GB DDR3-1333 (About 20 USD) I probably have an old disk laying around for storage, but say another 50 USD for...
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    Media server with transcoding

    What about something like E35M1-I Deluxe? It goes for about 200 USD. A case would probably be around 100 USD? I could probably get some decent RAM (2GB) for 50 USD. An external 1TB HDD is about 60 USD. This might be overkill though, perhaps there are less powerful mobos of the same ilk I can...
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    Media server with transcoding

    I need some help with the specs on a machine that will serve as a media server using PS3 Media Server on Ubuntu Linux Server. The machine should be quiet (not necessarily dead silent), use little power (as it will be on 24/7), and have a small footprint so I can hide it away. Since I will be...
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    DWA-547 freezes Win7 64bit

    I just installed Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, and when it tries to connect to my wifi, the computer freezes and requires me to do a hard reset of the system. I have a D-Link DWA-547 PCI card, and this seems to be the culprit. If I am quick I can disable the card before it starts to connect...
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    G1? iPhone? Blackberry*?

    I was on my way to these boards to start a topic almost identical to this one! I am also looking to upgrade my aging Sony Ericsson T630. However, I'm looking for an unlocked phone since I'll be moving back to Europe (Norway) soon after getting my degree in the US. I've looked at a Nokia E71...
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    Which laptop brand should I go with?

    Thanks for the replies! MissRed is echoing the exact issues that I've been hearing from others. I think the reason Dell is so popular and thereby cheaper, is that they make customization an easy and smooth process. Not to speak of marketing budgets etc... Thanks for the links and info! I...
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    Which laptop brand should I go with?

    I spoke to some laptop repair guy who said that most Dell/HP laptops have motherboard issues etc. He recommended Asus.
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    Which laptop brand should I go with?

    Hey guys, I'm getting a laptop soon, but what I find to be the hardest thing is to choose what brand of laptop to get. Every person I ask has their own favorite, and their own horror stories for many of the brands. So far, Dell and HP are the ones to stay away from... Agree/disagree...
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    2 GB dual channel vs 3GB single channel

    There is already 1 GB on the laptop. I'm considering 1 GB stick or a 2 GB stick... One reason is also that I hear that RAM prices may increase soon.
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    2 GB dual channel vs 3GB single channel

    Ok, thanks to all who replied! I think I will go with the 3 GB option, and if it doesn't suit my needs, go with a 2 GB dual channel option. Thank you again!
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    2 GB dual channel vs 3GB single channel

    well, what would be the reason to add memory other than increasing performance? Maybe I don't understand your comment. I won't be gaming that much, except maybe some Football Manager etc...
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    2 GB dual channel vs 3GB single channel

    Hey guys! I'm getting a new laptop (Asus F3SV-B1), but I want to add more memory to it. I deciding whether to go with another 1 GB of DDR2 667 MHz, making the total 2 GB and in dual channel I would think. OR: buy a 2 GB chip at 667 MHz, making the total 3GB, and not dual channel (since they...