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    Monitor cover?

    Seeing as I'm not up on fabrics and scratching things, is flannel a material that won't scratch? I know the microfiber cloths don't scratch, but can you buy that kind of stuff, and cheaply? I like the idea of going to a fabric store though. I could even make it look non-ghetto that way...
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    Monitor cover?

    And neither the towel nor the pillowcase would scratch the screen if it rubbed against it? I'm anal retentive when it comes to scratching this baby.
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    Monitor cover?

    Yeah, I lock it. He can't use it. I'm not worried about that with him. I'm mainly worried about debris, so to speak. Towel idea works. Any other suggestions?
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    Monitor cover?

    I'm looking to cover my monitor. My roommate comes in my room when I'm not around to use my desk for his schoolwork (his desk is messy), and I don't want him sneezing, etc on my 2405. Are there any options for covering a 24" widescreen? I was thinking of buying some kind of material and...
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    Dell Dimension 1100 - scavenge it for parts?

    My uncle bought a Dimension 1100 back in November. I warned him that that model was not good for gaming, but he ignored me, and now he is asking me why he can't play certain games on it (Call of Duty 2 mainly). The integrated Intel video is to blame, so, using an old case and PSU I have, and...
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    Upgrade video/mobo on a Dell B110?

    Yes, this isn't a question for the hardcore among us, but these forums have been the consistently best place for computer info, so here goes: My aunt and uncle bought my 12 year old cousin a Dell B110 for Christmas. He wants to play the latest and greatest games. I told them to avoid Dell's...
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    Best notebook for $800?

    Ha, I used to post here under a different name, but I can't for the life of me remember what the email was, so I signed up fresh. Thanks for the welcome though. I was looking at the Dell B130, Gateway NX200S, and the HP ze2000z. How about Lenovo? Lots of good things about those, but the...
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    Best notebook for $800?

    I need a suggestion for the best notebook for about $800 including shipping and tax (damned California). It *should* have integrated wireless and 512MB of RAM. Those are the only requirements my friend has. Thanks everyone.