Search results

  1. F

    Using a PPTP VPN Connection with ICS

    We currently have all the hardware and software setup for the VoIP to work (it works on our internal LAN) but the problem I have is getting the phones to work in remote locations. I know the most common practice is to use a VPN Endpoint (like a BEFSX41) to connect into a IPSec VPN but it...
  2. F

    Dimension 9100 PCs w/LCDS 24" $1199, 19" $679, 17" $499

    I also don't see the 24 Incher listed anywhere...
  3. F

    Optical Questions

    Anybody?
  4. F

    Optical Questions

    I found this on a site and think it may be the core of my problem. "Usually the the real trouble maker in your system is the connection to the cable TV system. The antenna connector shield is grounded typically in the equipment to same point as all the audio inputs (equipment case), but the...
  5. F

    Optical Questions

    I have been looking into the ground loop issue and I have a question. My cable box is only a "two prong" power cord. Could this be where my ground loop is coming from?
  6. F

    Optical Questions

    I will check out the grounding issue and see if that will change anything. I also didn't think about the recording software not support Optical in. I am currently using Windows XP MCE 2005, Ill have to do some research into that. Thanks for the responses!
  7. F

    Optical Questions

    My gaming is very minimal especially since I got the 2405FPW. I played a little DOOM 3 and a little StarCraft every once in a while, but other then that it is just movies/TV, web, general crap.
  8. F

    Optical Questions

    I use Windows MCE and record TV from my digital cable box. I am currently using Monster RCA cables to get the sound from my cable box to my computer but for some reason I get quite a bit of feedback when I am playing back the recorded TV and only when I watch TV. My cable box also has an...
  9. F

    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    We overpay $600.00 a month for our low end dedicated because of the uptime. We haven't had downtime in 5 years other then planned maintenance. I am trying to convince the owner to switch but it isn't easy.
  10. F

    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    The originator. You click on his link and it takes you to a website premoting the service, and then the link to dreamhost has a referral id. He has had it up since March and nobody has said anything.
  11. F

    $9.24/yr hosting @ dreamhost

    Now Just curious... since he is using a referal link and making money on this deal, isn't that against the ANANDTECH forum rules?
  12. F

    Samsung ML-1740 laser printer: $39.99 ?

    Is this printer PCL based or Host based. Outpost says it is compatible with PCL 6 but reviews I am reading is saying it is host based. Anyone have any ideas?
  13. F

    Dell 1100 Laser Printer is now $99 - shipping & handling included!

    You wouldbe better off getting the Dell 1700. 90$ for a 6000 page toner. 50$ for a 30,000 page drum. Drum needs to be replaced after 30,000 copies so your TCO (Printer, drum and Toner) after 30,000 pages with the 1700 is 2.3 Cents a page The 1100 after 30,000 copies is 3.8 cents a page...
  14. F

    Dell 1100 Laser Printer is now $99 - shipping & handling included!

    Can anyone confirm you HAVE to buy the cartridge from Dell? 3.2 Cents a copy is a little high. Well, I guess it isn't that high.
  15. F

    Z-560 or Z-5300e's?

    4 to 4 doesn't help me very much :-/
  16. F

    Z-560 or Z-5300e's?

    I think I have narrowed the decision down to these two. Which set should I get and why?
  17. F

    Dell E193fp 19in LCD $265 AC w/free ship

    but with Dell SB you ALWAYS pay sales tax :-/ I picked up 20 E193FP's the end of may for $225.00 after coupons. Off to ebay they went!
  18. F

    $50.00 Rebate on Logitech Z-5300e

    the cheapest I have found these speakers was at SecureMart which has a decent reseller rating - http://www.securemart.com/cgi-bin/futur...jiJC&mv_pc=16&mv_specials=2&mv_stock=y $91.00 after shipping and rebate I think I would rather pay an extra $3.00 and get it from newegg
  19. F

    Retail Seagate 300 Gb SATA NCQ $149.99 AR Shipped

    What exactly is NCQ and how does it benefit the user?
  20. F

    Warm: Maxtor 250 GB, 16 meg, PATA, $130 No rebates, 1 year warranty

    How much is a 16MB buffer gonna speed up performance over a 8MB buffer?
  21. F

    *Super Hot* Dell UltraSharp 1905FP 19" LCD Monitor only $273 + Free Shipping [35% off coupon + stackable $60 coupon]

    I can't seem to find these coupons anywhere. I think this deal died on the 21st.
  22. F

    Windows XP Setup Error

    I pressed F6 to load the drives. It read the floppy, I picked the driver off of the screen (located on the floppy) and that is when I got my error. Slikkster: I was not getting the same error as the person in that thread was. ----- I finally gave up on loading them from the floppy and...
  23. F

    Maxell 50 pack DVD-R/+R = $17.94 OTD @ Staples

    What does TY stand for? I am new to this DVD Burning business. What is the conclusion on these disks? Are they good quality?
  24. F

    Windows XP Setup Error

    I have a Gigabyte 7N400 PRO 2 motherboard and I am trying to install Windows XP MCE 2005 to a new 2 x 160GB raid 0 array. After I press F6 and choose the right drive for the ITE RAID chipset it gives me the following error. File \WinXP\iteraid.sys caused an unexpected error (18) at line...
  25. F

    EZ-Bus Mini 40GB 1.8" external USB hard drive $59.99 AR at Fry's

    Looks like I gotta make a run to Fry's tonight.
  26. F

    Daylight Savings Time

    I did that but that doesn't solve my problem. Why have the option there if it doesn't work?
  27. F

    Daylight Savings Time

    I chose "Arizona" as my time zone in my profile but my time still reverted ahead one hour because of daylight savings time. How do I change this?
  28. F

    Seagate 160 GB hard drive $49.99 AR at Circuit City

    nice. I will definitely be picking this drive up.
  29. F

    DEAL IS DEAD: $925+tax maybe ?? Free ground shipping(or 2-day if you ask for it)

    looks like they may be back ordered. Same thing happened to me when I ordered my 2005fpw at the begginning of January. I didn't revcieve it until three days later.
  30. F

    Received my 20" Dell 2005FPW - *updated*

    SirOblivious: Where are you located?