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Dell Precision M6800/harddrive conf

Dear All, I am trying to config a fairly high end M6800 for use in trade support. I am kind of confused on hard drive selection. Here are goals: 1) SSD boot drive 2) at least 500GB 2nd drive 3) less important, some kind of automatic good encryption on both (great if finger print, but...
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- Sep 8, 2015
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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2013: PRECISION T7600 for mission critical trading

Dear All, I'm about to upgrade my trading computer to a DELL PRECISION T7600. This computer is to be used for mission-critical trading applications. (Note: thank you all for the advice you gave be back in 2008, it was very helpful, I just re-read it you guys have a lot of wisdom)...
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- Feb 1, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Laptops
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power supply for fan

Hello All, I'm trying to use a good quiet computer fan in order to cool an equipment cabinet. I've selected NOCTUA NF-PF14 FLX. http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Ultra-Silent-140mm-NF-P14/dp/B002XISTXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1329859517&sr=1-1 The problem is I need to plug this...
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- Feb 21, 2012
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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best wireless access point

Hello, I'm looking for some advice for a very stable and secure wireless access point. My house has two buildings, the main house and a smaller building which sits rights next to the main house. My office is in the smaller building. I'm currently running Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band...
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- Nov 21, 2011
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Networking
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network connection monitoring

Hello, Can anyone recommend a robust software app which monitors your network connection? on Windows PCs... (if no good apps for Windows, we could have a dedicated LINUX machine, but not our preference unless you strongly advocate) I run a small trading group, and live in fear of our...
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- Nov 8, 2011
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Networking
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existing hardwired ethernet cable too short

Hello All, I recently bought a new house. It has a small room where all of the networking stuff/servers/etc are supposed to go. Ethernet cord exists from here to most of the rooms in the house. The problem is that only about 4 inches of ethernet cord sticks out from the ceiling in this new...
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- Feb 16, 2011
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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wireless speakers / long range / mission critical

Thank you all for your advice. I think I will go with the FX tranmitter idea, that sounds good. Then I could put receivers all over the place as I want. Any recommendations for a misison critical one that won't let me down? If this thing crashes or doesn't transmit when it is supposed to...
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- Post #4
- Jan 14, 2011
- Forum: Audio Components
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wireless speakers / long range / mission critical

Dear All, I recently moved into a new place, where my office is in a seperate building from the main house, seperated by about 15 feet. In my office, I run some computer programs which monitor financial markets and set up loud audio alarms if certain things happen. The problem is that I can't...
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- Jan 11, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Audio Components
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Outlook 2007/2010 Search Add-on

Hello, I'm always struggling with the search function in Outlook 2007. I have tons and tons of emails across multiple PST files (10 PST files, total size about 20G). The Outlook 2007 Search is not user-friendly at all, sometimes it takes me a long time to find things, also the indexing...
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- Sep 26, 2010
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows
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upgrading to Outlook 2010

Hello All I'm about to upgrade to Outlook 2010 and hoping someone might have some advice. I'm currently using Outlook 2007, and have it all configured up with multiple email accounts, PST files, and other things. What is the best convenient and safe way to port my settings over to the new...
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- Sep 26, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Windows
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good reliable laptop for multi-tasking office work

Hello All My colleague needs to buy a good laptop for multi-tasking office applications (predominantly heavy duty accounting work with tons of excel spreadsheets, outlook, explorer, skype) all open at the same time. This accounting work supports a high frequency trading company... so we want to...
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- Apr 17, 2010
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Laptops
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best reliable cable modem

Hello All I run a day trading operation from home. My cable modem recently died on me (Motorola Surfboard). So I go to the cable provider and they give me their newest one: Ubee D3.0 Cable Modem It looks a little cheap. Don't know how it actually is, but the appearance sure doesn't...
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- Mar 18, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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best high-end business laptop

Hello All, I need to buy another laptop to serve as an emergency system for my trading operation, if all my other systems crash. Last laptop I bought was Lenovo ThinkpadW500. I guess it was good enough. I was wondering if people still really like Lenovo for high-end business use laptops or...
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- Feb 23, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Laptops
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Cisco ASA5505

Thank you for all of your help. I just called CISCO.... they pretty strongly recommended that I get the 1811 Router instead... they said that that was more appropriate, and that the ASA (although good) is primarily intended to be a security device. They said they would recommend the 800...
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- Post #4
- Sep 28, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco ASA5505

Dear ALL, I am in the market for a wired router to support mission-critical day trading. After asking for advice here, I have pretty much decided to purchase the Cisco ASA5505-SEC-BUN-K9. I'm also planning on getting (either at start or a couple weeks after) the: ISP failover...
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- Sep 27, 2009
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Networking
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most reliable wireless router for mission critical trading

Crusty- I don't disagree with anything you've written. Are you a trader? How can I get in touch with you? (In absence of more staff...) So we agree, 2 different ISPs, on 2 different networks... which brings me to orignial question: most reliable wireless router?
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- Post #8
- Sep 18, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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most reliable wireless router for mission critical trading

Crusty- It is like.... I might lose 1 million (not 10) if my connection drops and I'm not aware of it... 1 minute of downtime is acceptable... the problem is... my code runs throughout the night when I am sleeping... and if the network goes down, I won't be awake to be aware of it... I've been...
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- Post #5
- Sep 18, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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most reliable wireless router for mission critical trading

Crusty- I suppose you are right... just been trying to keep things simple... what is your best advice for setting up internet connection redundancy? Also, still looking for most-reliable wireless router...
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- Post #3
- Sep 18, 2009
- Forum: Networking
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most reliable wireless router for mission critical trading

Dear All, I need to buy another wireless router to support my high-frequency trading... I have a wired routers which I use for my main stuff... but I need a wireless one as to use on a backup connection, in case the main connection crashes... Can you please recommend the most reliable...
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- Sep 18, 2009
- Replies: 11
- Forum: Networking
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iphone vs Blackberry Tour

Hello, I've posted before and asked for advice about I-phone versus Blackberry Tour. Thank you for your advice. I ended up getting the I-phone, and so far am not too happy with it. I admit I really haven't spent much time with it, so this could just be "getting used to pains". Complaints...
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- Aug 22, 2009
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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best screen now? Dell 2209WA?

Dear Screen Gurus, I'm the proud owner of a couple of Dell 2009WA screens. I need to get another one (or something similiar/better). When I bought the 2009WA everyone loved it and thought it was a great deal. I've been very happy with it. Is it still the best in its class? Is there a new...
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- Aug 12, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Iphone vs Blackberry, best network, wireless

Hello All- I have a couple of cell phone questions for the very-knowledgeable-about-cell-phones crowd. #1 I currently have BB Curve, I really liked it and it was great. The battery is kind of messed up now, so I guess it is time to get a new phone. Everyone seems to love the iphone. I was...
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- Jul 26, 2009
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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best quality external harddrive

Hello Can you recommend the best quality/most reliable external harddrive? Is ok if not the cheapest, I just want to make sure I buy one which is not going to die on me. Size about 1T. I was going to get FreeAgent Extreme, but reviews on here don't seem that great... Will be using to...
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- Jun 9, 2009
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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overheating (Linksys Wireless N-Gigabit Router?)

Hello I have a Linksys Wireless N-Gigabit Router... Every couple of days my internet connection mysteriously goes dead. This often happens if I am streaming music for a couple of hours (I-Tunes Radio). I noticed that the router is a little hot to the touch. Not burning of course, but hot...
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- May 28, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Networking
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XP-SP3, Dell Precision T5400, memory problem?

Hello I have a Dell Precision T5400 with lots of good specs (Windows XP-SP3). Recently I have started having a strange problem which is causing me some consternation. ($$##@$#@$!) I don't think there were any major changes to the system before this started happening. I did install one new...
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- May 21, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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Dell Precision/ which graphics card?

Hello I'm about to buy another Dell Precision and need help picking the graphics card. I have one of those big Dell screens, and need to pick a graphics card which will support it. (Dell 3008WFP 30 inch) As I recall, I think I need Dual DVI... but not sure. The computer is for...
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- May 12, 2009
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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DIMM vs RDIMM

Hello I'm about to buy a DELL PRECISION for running critical trading office applications. I need to choose the RAM specs... I'm not sure which to get... is it worth paying extra for RDIMM? WHat is the difference? Thank you! 4GB, DDR3 Memory,1333MHz, ECC (4 DIMMS) [Included in Price]...
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- May 12, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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online storage / collaboration

Has anyone used Windows Office Live Workspace and/or Google Docs? (or drop.io) Which one is better for ease of use, version control, security, etc? Also, I want to emphasize that I don't care at all about being you to view the contents of the files with my web browser, I just seem to be able...
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- Post #3
- Apr 26, 2009
- Forum: Windows
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sharing email address / outlook

Hello I want to setup an email address which I share with another person who sits in another office. Is there a way I can make it so that the email with stay on the server until we have both received it? (We are using outlook). Or would it be best to just have email from that address...
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- Apr 26, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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online storage / collaboration

Hello I am beginning a project which is going to involve sharing files with someone sitting in a different geographical location. Instead of emailing the files back and forth, I thought it would be better to get some online storage somewhere which we could share. Can anyone recommend the...
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- Apr 26, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows
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anonymous email

Hello Does anyone know this company? http://www.mutemail.com/ I'm looking for a way in which I can send email from outlook without any information being recorded in the headers about my physicial location at the time I send it. All advice is appreciated, looking for the best, most...
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- Apr 16, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security
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high-end prebuilt: Dell/

Hello I need to a new system for my small business. Stability is the number one criteria. I've bought mostly Dell systems (Precision T5400) and I guess they are pretty good. I want a little more customization options, plus I get the felling that Dell systems are always a bit "dated"... I...
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- Mar 15, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Laptops
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repairing CRT Trinton in San Francisco

Thank you.
- quanttrade99z
- Post #3
- Feb 18, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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IMAP/Outlook/email hosing/Gmail

Do you use gmail with Outlook? I move around sometimes, so I don't want to have to rely on my ISP. Plus I doubt they happen to offer the most robust/best solution.
- quanttrade99z
- Post #3
- Feb 18, 2009
- Forum: Windows
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IMAP/Outlook/email hosing/Gmail

Hello I'm finally going to try to setup IMAP for my email... it has been far too long... my PST file for Outlook is 4-6+ Gigs already. Is Gmail the way to go? What service will be the most reliable? I don't mind to pay for a good service which I can trust. Can I keep my existing email...
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- Feb 18, 2009
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows
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outlook on multiple computers/IMAP

Can I have my email hosting company do this for me? I think I use Network Solutions... Any recommendations?
- quanttrade99z
- Post #3
- Feb 18, 2009
- Forum: Windows
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outlook on multiple computers/IMAP

Hello I depend on outlook for running my business. I'm wondering the easiest way to be able to use outlook on multiple computers, and have the "pst" file be up to date. Can I have the location of the PST file be an external hard drive? And then just move the external harddrive around with...
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- Feb 17, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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best online storage/backup site

Hello All What is the best site for doing online storage/automated backup? (for critical business data, not personal stuff) Reliability is the absolute #1 concern for me, not cost. I think they should have redundant copies of the data at different sites around the world, etc. Also...
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- Feb 17, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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repairing CRT Trinton in San Francisco

Does anyone know a good repair shop in San Francisco where I could bring some Sony Trinton CRT monitors to get repaired? Picture flickers on and off, sometimes whole screen goes grey. I've been debating about just throwing them out but it seems like such a waste. Thanks!
- quanttrade99z
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- Feb 16, 2009
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Dell 2209WA 22" LCD Monitor - $200 + Tax + Free Ship

I was originally planning on getting another 2408WFP. I have one already and like it. I use them for work (spreadsheets, etc). So I care most about clear and sharp text. I paid $649 for that. This one looks like a much better deal. Does anyone know how the quality of the picture/text etc is...
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- Post #49
- Feb 16, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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