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    IE is bugging the heck out of me.

    evil, I'm using Firefox to post this :) Kappo, that reg fix is for a different problem (but I did try it -- no luck). I guess I need a way to reset how IE opens when you click on a link in an email or document.
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    IE is bugging the heck out of me.

    I don't know where else in the forums to ask this... IE is exhibiting a new behaviour that it has never done before, and it's driving me up a wall. Cause is unknown, but probably one of the XP updates or registry hiccup. Normal: 1) Manually running IE, first instance of IE opens where...
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    NEC FE2111 screen brightness

    Superbright mode is off, and I did do a factory reset. If you are at 10%, then what I am experiencing might be normal for this monitor.
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    NEC FE2111 screen brightness

    I just picked up an FE2111 and am not sure this is a problem, or just the way this monitor is designed. I have the contrast set to 100% (which is normal), but the brightness I have all the way down to 0%, and it's still a bit bright (if it were possible, I'd dial it -10% or so!). I took...
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    Newegg UPS shipping

    I see a lot of good comments about Newegg, but there's a lot of room for improvement in the packing and shipping area. FedEx is *usually* better. But that was not the case for the Wacom tablet I ordered from Newegg. Inside the shipping box, the product was sitting on top of foam peanuts, not...
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    CRTs :(

    I never thought I would buy a monitor off ebay, but I did that today. A 22" Compaq p1220 (Diamondtron). The seller was only 10 minutes from my house, so I went to take a look. Impressive set up. Not just some people selling used monitors, but a refurbishing business. Large, clean setup. Lab...
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    CRTs :(

    The top 22" CRTs are gone forever. Can't find new ones *anywhere*. I waited too long. :( If anyone happens to come across a vendor that is selling any of the monitors below, factory new and sealed, please drop me a private email. IBM C220p NEC FE2111 HP p1230/1220 Compaq p1230/1220...
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    Overheating video card?

    I am virii free. Or at least as much as you can be with a firewall and Anti-virus software running all the time. The reboots aren't random, they occur only in games, and only after playing them for about 15 minutes, never at startup. This hints at something to do with heat. But I'm not...
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    Overheating video card?

    No over-clocking Abit NV7-133r, AMD 2000 Visiontek TI-4600 Enermax 431W 1GB Crucial
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    Overheating video card?

    Symptom: Reboots after playing any game for 15 minutes or so. No video corruption or lock ups. No blue screens (even though auto-reboot is off). No problems at the desktop or in non-game apps. Memtest says memory is ok. CPU temp is ok. Plenty of power. OS and drivers are ok. I popped the...
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    Case/cooling for high room temps

    jbdan: How do I sleep when it's 85-90F? Very uncomfortably! But I've been doing it every summer for many years. It's how I keep so slim. expertnovice: Watercooled would be a solution, but just not something I want to get involved with. I'm sure I'd spring a leak. bushman, theman: A...
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    Case/cooling for high room temps

    That was my first inclination, but I have one of those odd windows. They are vertical, and swing out, not slide. So an AC would require new windows. I've also thought of a floor standing/portable AC, they are quite expensive ($300+), and come with a large hose that needs to be vented out a...
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    Case/cooling for high room temps

    I have an old Lian-Li PC86, which seems to be not good at cooling, but I can't be sure. First, I have the Abit NV7-133R, which has CPU heat sensing issues. I think a +12C error in the beginning, maybe +4-6C after the new BIOS. Second, in the summer, my room gets up to 85-90F. So in...
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    CRT Bandwidth

    These two monitors use the same Diamondtron tube, but have different electronics: IBM c220p = 360Mhz bandwidth HP p1230 = 420Mhz bandwidth Higher bandwidth means (I think), higher refresh rates, better image quality at higher resolutions... But if both these monitors are run at, say...
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    Opinions on these vendors

    I already have another CRT related topic here. Don't know if it is good form to create a new one, but it seems like the right thing to do... The following vendors rated pretty well at reseller ratings. Just looking for any final opionions before I place an order. This will be for a large...
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    just switched over to LCD :(, movie quality horrible... configuration error?

    Quality of your video cable, graphics card, DVD software, DVD drive, LCD, etc are all factors. To me it sounds like the video quality is worse then it should be, and could possibly be improved. But, you also said that you just moved from a CRT to an LCD. So maybe you are used to CRT...
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    New stuff replaced with refurbished stuff

    That's another thing I have noticed. Places like CompUSA, Bestbuy, etc say that they never re-sell opened/returned items as new, but they do. It doesnt happen all the time, but I on several occasions I have bought something only to find various evidence that it had been opened before and...
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    New stuff replaced with refurbished stuff

    New monitors are sold at full price, refurbished ones at a reduced price. If you buy a new monitor and it arrives defective, they will replace it with a refrubished one, but still charge full price. Shouldn't they charge you the refurbished price? How is this legal and how do they get...
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    AG/Shadow Mask overview

    Yikes! ;)
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    IBM C220p

    Hm. Different opinions from the review I read, but I would put more stock in user opinions then a review. It's a wonder I ever bought this Nokia I have now. I feel like I could be "researching" monitors for a long time.
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    I guess that's becoming standard for some items because I am seeing that policy at places like buy.com, insight.com and others. I prefer it because this way your at least dealing with folks who know the product pretty well...since they made it. Hopefully they have good customer service too.
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    AG/Shadow Mask overview

    I found this a few days ago--a subjective comparison. Might be helpful to some. Hope it has not already been posted here. Credit goes to the fellow at this link: pints99-epinions ---------- Aperture Grill - Shadow Mask Comparison The quality of the monitor is largely determined by...
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    IBM C220p

    Any one have any hands on experience with the IBM C220p? IBM C220p
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    Ok, I will rule out LCDs for professional graphic design work. FE2111 text quality verses shadow mask--seems the answer is still not as good, but possibly good enough. There are these Slot Mask/DynaFlat/Flatron monitors I have heard about. A cross between Shadow Mask and AG technology...
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    Hi Rollo. You said "all areas", but just to verify... Do you spend a lot of time in Word or general web browsing? You found the text on the FE2111 to be at least as good or better then the Nokia?
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    Thanks for the monitor suggestions, but I've gone through most of the posts here and found opinions on them. What would be good is if some folks can comment on the specific questions above. :)
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    Yes, I just recently became aware of 6 bit panels vs 8 bit, and will keep that in mind.
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    Couple of Monitor questions!

    Hi. I'm living on borrowed time here. My monitor is about to die. I've put a lot of research into finding a replacement display. I have read various opinions, pros and cons, etc of LCD, CRT, AG, Shadow Mask, etc. here in these forums and in other places. I think I have a grip on all...