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    Carrier Shopping - Seattle

    So I've been on Sprint for last few years... and I'm thinking it might be time to jump... Their LTE rollout has been painfully slow.. and even though I do hit pockets of it here in Seattle... it seems that my phone swaps back to 3G constantly.. even while I am in those areas... which leads me...
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    Recommendations for Screen Repair

    Well I got the new Samsung Galaxy s3.. didn't opt for the insurance... and within 5 days it slides out of my coat pocket... hits the corner of a table.. and BAM.. cracked screen. Fall was less than 2 feet.. I think unfortunately for all the Gorilla Glass stuff.. the phone is very vulnerable to...
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    Other Phones with T-Mobile HTC Amaze's Panoramic Picture Function

    Hey, I have a buddy who just picked up the Amaze from T-Mobile. I love the Panoramic Picture taking feature.. where you just sweep the phone from one direction to another.. and the phone then pieces all everything together for you automatically.. none of this.. try to line up 3 separate shots...
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    Any Near Future Upcoming Price Drops Expected?

    I'm in the market to build a new rig... Due to budget reasons.. I will have to wait till post X-mas to finish the build... so I was wondering if there are any Q1 major price drops expected? I'd like to build something with Skyrim in mind... so I'm figuring I'll be looking to go 580 GTX? I...
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    A Few Questions about HTPC Build / Blue Ray Player / Media Server

    Hey all, I'm thinking about recycling my gaming rig's components into an HTPC. (As I am going to build a new rig for Elderscrolls Skyrim) So a few questions.. I've taken a fancy to some of the high end purpose built HTPC cases like the Thermaltake DH102. I am looking to build an...
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    MB Dead.. want to pick up a second eVGA GTX 260... do I have a big enough PWS?

    Need to get a replacement Motherboard My eVGA GTX 260 is decent enough for what I play.. WoW and Rift. I looked and on ebay I could pick up a second card for $40-60. So I thought I might get a MB with SLI and pop in a second card. I have a 620W Corsair PWS. I use a Li Lan PC-V350 case...
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    Sprint Losing Contract with Alltel... So Roaming now in Montana, N&S Dakota

    So the question is.... Sprint is offering contract terminations at no penalty. I don't live in Montana, N or S Dakota.. but occasionally travel there for Business. So I have been offered the option to cancel my contract.... Now... Should I switch???? I had Verizon... hated their Nickle...
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    Viewing Angle on smaller Laptop Screens

    Let me start off by saying that I've been a long time Sagar/Clevo user.. so I'm likely spoiled on their Screen quality.(both Resolution and Viewing Angle) One thing that annoys the heck out of me.. are cheap screens with crap viewing angle... (hate having to adjust the angle of the screen...
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    Best Option for Sprint (Business Exchange)

    Due to "economic conditions" my boss told me that the company will not replace my current POC Samsung "Blackjack". So I'm considering buying an "unlocked" phone and throwing my current sim card into it. BUT! The said if I bought my own replacement phone that they would continue to pay for my...
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    Problem with Power DVD on TV

    Hi guys finally got my new computer set-up. I plugged in my Xbox 360 HD-DVD player that seemed to install fine. Install Power DVD 7.3 and threw in Planet Earth HD-DVD. I connected my TV via DVI to HDMI Cable and set it as an extension to my desktop in display settings. So Power DVD plays fine on...
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    Putting on The Finishing Touches on HTPC

    Basically this is a Gamer/Media Center PC I figure I'm not short on power, but I thought I'd post my set-up in case I may be missing some key accessories that would bring everything together. OK Here's the Set-Up: TV: Sony KDL-46XBR4 Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR705 Speakers...
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    Slingbox Experiences

    Might have come up with an alternative solution to my previous thread, but would like some feedback if anything has one of these. Was thinking Slingbox Pro for HD. http://www.slingmedia.com/go/slingbox-pro Thanks
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    DVi Switchbox and DVI to HDMI Output?

    Basically I need 2 DVI outputs but only have 1 available. So I thought to try and use a DVI KVM switch, but I'm a little concerned about the Output quality to my HDTV. So if anyone has any experience with this and has a recommendation I would be appreciative. Just to restate I need a switch...
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    Zalman HD160XT (Cool but too much to pay?)

    Just saw this case on: http://www.xoxide.com/zalman-hd160xt-case-black.html As I've been surfing for a new computer and been thinking about consolidating my electronics into an all in one HTPC/Gaming Computer. Since I've got about 700 Gigs of Music/Media and plan to pick up a HD TV either...
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    Maxed Out Aurora mALX yet only 1280x1024 on Apple 30" LCD

    Need some help here... I've got a to the MAX Alienware Aurora mALX notebook yet when I hooked it up to my 30 inch Apple LCD best resolution offered was 1280 x 1024??? I know my notebook has the muscle to push the LCD. Dual SLI 7900 GTX cards. I've looked for Apple Drivers couldn't find...
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    Need Some Advice

    I'm looking to buy a laptop for about 1kish. Main feature I'm interested in is battery life. I've made the mistake of buying high end gaming replacement desktop Laptops in the past and their resell is just terrible. So I'm not looking to ever invest alot of $$$ in laptops, yet I find I still...
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    WTS: Clevo Laptop D900K (Aka Alienware,Sager,Gaming Laptop)

    Hello, as my title says I'm looking to sell my Gaming Laptop. It's a Clevo D900K or Alienware Aurora or Hypersonic FX or Sager Notebooks. For as we all know most companies don't "make" their laptops they just resell under their names with maybe a paint job and add $1000. Ok... so here's the...
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    Issues when Playing MMORG's in Windowed Mode?

    Just checking if anyone else is experencing this. I make a new comp based on the new Intel chip and grabbed an X1900 XT 512 since I had always liked ATI cards in the past. My Laptop only had a 7800 GTX option so that's what I've been gaming on last 7 mths or so. Anyways my latest game I've been...
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    Anyone Else noticing Sluggish Multitasking?

    I've noticed since I got my E6600 in that for gaming etc... it's been great... it also runs very cool 20 degrees C under normal load. Although when I pop out into windowed mode while running a game such as DDO it's like someone threw a wrench in the gears transition to other apps is slow even...
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    Need input on where to post Compaint about Online Retailers?

    Question anyone know where would be the most apporiate forum to post a rant about how unbelieveablly bad an experience has been? Thanx
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    945 to get me by till better MB Released?

    I've become beyond fustrated atm... I have a complete system just sitting in the house waiting for a motherboard. I had hoped by now something would have been released with the 965 or 975 chipset in mATX. Now in different threads boards are listed, but you can't buy them anywhere... so rather...
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    Conroe mATX MotherBoard Recommendations

    Ok so I picked up a Lian Li PC-V300 and I held off buying a MB and Processor so now that Conroe's are out I need advice on what MB to pick up. I was planning on getting a E6600 as it appears to be the bang for the buck. I'm also looking for a Power Supply Recommendation??? Thx
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    Lian Li PC-V300 Questions to Owners

    Hi I really like this case although in the reviews I've read ppl say it doesn't fit 9" cards :( Although most mentioned that with a little modding it should be able to accomidate. So my question is what would need to be "modded" to allow X1900's to fit? Pic Here : Need a 939 MB...
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    Looking for good Glue to use on Plastic

    pretty much in the title I'm looking for some recommendations on what glue to use with plastic as I find super glue etc.. to not hold a good bond on plastic
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    Looking for Short DVD-RW for Custom Case

    OK I'm modding an Apple Quicksilver case in a similar manner as in this guide. Link As mentioned in the guide there is a clearence issue with the housing for the Optical Drive. I'd like to have the case function as stock as possible, not have the rear exit point that the author of the guide...
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    XP 64 Driver for Microsoft UAA Bus HD Audio Where???

    Has anyone found a driver for UAA Bus Driver. I've checked Realtek, Asus, Gigabyte, etc... non of their Audio drivers will work to update the driver. I've had this occur on multiple motherboards from various brands. I'm sure this is Windows XP 64 specific issue. Just after spending about 5 hours...
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    G4 Quicksilver Need Help with Mod to PC

    Hi I bit the bullet and bought a G4 Quicksilver case off e-bay. Now I've got it but I'm now starting to think I'm a little over my head... :( I knew I needed to use a Micro ATX MB. As far as removing excess metal and retaping screw holes I've got that down. Where I'm running into trouble is...
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    *Warning Rant* [Don't Use Apple Products If you live out of 50 states]

    *<rant>* Just wanted to share my displeasure with Apple's Warrenty and Support. First a little background, I live in Guam a US Territory in the South Pacific. I purchased the Ipod in CA while visiting relatives. Ipod worked well for last 6 months, then (for anyone who's heard a dying HD you'll...
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    G4 Apple Cinema Displays on PC and in use w/ Gaming?

    Hello I recently have Modded a Apple G4 Quicksilver Case to use PC hardware. So I'm feel that the package is not yet complete. SO... I'd like to try and get a 20-23" G4 Apple HD Cinema Displays. I know that I'll need to get a ADC to DVI converter to make it run, but given I can aquire both the...
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    Nvidia or ATI for FRAPS / Video Capture.. Who?

    Ok I'm building a new system I've already picked up (P4 3.0 630) Processor, (ASUS P5LD2-VM) MB, (Corsair DDR2 667 XMS) Ram. So now I'm down to last core element of the system. I had thought to go w/ an ATI All In Wonder, but the highest I've been able to find in an X600 since my MB is...
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    Current Bang for Buck 775 Processor

    I recently sold my system so I'm looking to try out Intel for my next system. I'm looking to do alot of multi-media (switching my DVD collection to DiVx,FRAPS,...etc..) with my next system. I had always heard that P4 were generally better for video encoding and also multi tasking aka Playing a...
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    FS: High to Mid-High (Depending on your Definition) Gaming System

    I've got a 3 mth old system I need to see to get my Car operational again :( I threw it on E-Bay so here is link to auction : eBay linkage removed and you must post a price if you want to sell something here. Please re-read the rules and try your post again. five-by-five Also...
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