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Will you ever buy an iPhone?

Like others here, I'm not a big cell phone user. But, I'm very interested in what is effectively a pocket computer. Full web browser, sync to calendar / address book, etc. The iPod functionality is nice, but I can live without that -- my Nano fits quite well in my bag. The video...
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- Post #27
- Jun 19, 2007
- Forum: Apple
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**DEAD** HOTTT!! 2 pack of Hitachi 4GB Microdrive CF's for $20 + shipping

These are useful when you're concerned about killing a flash drive with too may writes, such as a small Linux firewall/router device where this can be a (slow) normal hard drive. For digital camera use, I would avoid these. They take a lot more power than a flash drive, and 4GB CompactFlash...
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- Post #9
- Jun 19, 2007
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ATI vs NV for HD HTPC

I would suggest any card but the Hauppage HDTV card. It always had poor drivers, and was effectively abandoned about four years ago. If you want a good hardware decoder card, get the MyHD MDP-130. If you want a "software" card, for integration with XP MCE or MythTV on Linux, go with the...
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- Post #7
- Sep 30, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ATI vs NV for HD HTPC

> Even the hardware-based tuner can't accelerate file playback as far as I know That's the whole point of a hardware receiver card. Obviously, all receiver cards are "hardware" the hardware/software distinction refers to the decoder portion. Software receivers rely on the host to do...
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- Post #5
- Sep 30, 2005
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ATI HDTV Wonder Remote Control Edition 149.99$ at Compusa

These ATI cards are good, if you want to use MCE or view as a small window on your desktop. They rely on software MPEG decoding and display, so they integrate well into PC applications. But, the system requirements for smooth playback are pretty high, and running other apps in the background...
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- Post #69
- Feb 9, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Apex 27" LCD HDTV $999 @ Sears - No rebates needed

The black levels on it are decent, but not as great as some other types of HDTVs or even some of the more expensive LCDs. I used to have a Sampo 34" HDTV CRT, and my parents have a 50" Samsung DLP. I don't notice any dramatic differences in black levels among those devices. But, maybe I'm...
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- Post #6
- Dec 14, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Apex 27" LCD HDTV $999 @ Sears - No rebates needed

Fry's B&M currently has the Syntax Olevia 27" LCD for $899 (no rebates needed). On their outpost.com site, this TV keeps bouncing between $899 and $999. But, in the B&M store it has always been around $1,100. It's very similar to the Apex. Maybe a bit bulkier. But, the speakers on...
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- Post #2
- Dec 10, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Apex 27" LCD HDTV $999 @ Sears - No rebates needed

Sears currently has the Apex 27" LCD HDTV for $999. 720p resolution (1280x720) Widescreen, 16:9 DVI, VGA, 2x Component, Composite, and S-Video connections You can order it via sears.com, or get it at the B&M store, if it's in stock (mine happened to have it, but I don't think many...
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- Thread
- Dec 5, 2004
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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EDIT: CONFIRMED 30" LCD HDTV $999 after $200 rebat!!! Microcenter hot hot hot

These are sold out at my local Microcenter in Santa Clara, CA. They had another 30" LCD they were substituting for it, but it didn't have DVI input.
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- Post #34
- Nov 15, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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ati hdtv wonder $150 at mc otd

Excellent. Just get a decent UHF antenna and point it towards San Francisco. Channel Master 4228 works well, and we get a ton of channels in digital.
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- Post #20
- Nov 6, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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A64 3200+ vs. A64 3000+

I ended up going with a 3200+ CPU rather than the 3000+. For benchmark tests I would expect to see very little difference between the two CPU's, since it's all about the clock speed. (Unless they used a data set > 512KB and < 1MB, then the 3200+ can be made to look very good). But, I think...
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- Post #25
- Jun 14, 2004
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Kingmax 512mb PC3200 Sodimm $91 at Compgeeks

Yeah, I'm not as confident when buying misc. memory for my laptop. I guess I need to do some more research and see exactly what type of RAM the PowerBook G4 needs.
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- Post #8
- Apr 21, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Master and Commander or The Haunted Mantion DVDs for $15.99 with free shipping

It's also $15.99 at Target B&M, Fry's, and possibly others.. This is the reason I don't do DVD pre-orders anymore. It's always cheaper at the time of release. And, it's not like they are hard to find.. even my grocery store carries DVD's now. But, if you want the best version, get the...
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- Post #2
- Apr 20, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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free tool for ebay sellers: find out the best time to list your ebay item

So, that place appears to be dead. Anyone have other recommended sites or software for automating Ebay buying or selling?
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- Post #72
- Apr 12, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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UPDATE: Antec Sonata 69.99 After $30 Rebate @ Fry's BA

I got that case at the sunnyvale Fry's a few months ago for $79 without any rebates. This helps if you own a time machine... Seriously, though.. I think they put this case on sale fairly frequently.
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- Post #3
- Apr 10, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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