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Apple New "Microsoft" of mobile devices?

"I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple's $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong. I'm going to destroy Android, because it's a stolen product. I'm willing to go thermonuclear war on this."...
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- Post #19
- Jan 6, 2012
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Ok, screw Halal meat

=( That's pretty horrible how the animals are conscious after the cut is made. I eat meat but dang...
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- Post #5
- Mar 31, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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A mouse just popped out of my air conditioner

I was taking pictures of the super-moon tonight and I couldn't believe my eyes...a mouse popped out of a crater!
- chronox
- Post #383
- Mar 20, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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ATOT Gun Nuts: Ammo Question

I've shot Fiocchi 55gr .223 ammo through my AR with no problems. I assume you're referring to the discoloration on the brass case that makes the ammo look reloaded? That's a normal effect of the annealing process: http://www.carolinamarksman.com/annealing-cartridge-cases.html I have Federal...
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- Post #2
- Mar 16, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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I just bombed my final round interview...

Congrats! How's the campus looking these days? I haven't been back since 2008...
- chronox
- Post #49
- Feb 19, 2011
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Reputable Online Camera Retailers

Crutchfield is also a reputable dealer. Their prices are generally higher than other places but they offer discounts when lens/accessories are purchased with a body (for DSLRs). Customer service is also top-notch.
- chronox
- Post #10
- Feb 14, 2011
- Forum: Digital Cameras and Video
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Thinking of picking up a controller - which one?

In brief, they are the Logitech F310 (base), F510 (F310+rumble), F710 (F510+wireless) controllers. In an earlier post I mentioned I have been using the F510 - so far so good, I'm satisfied with its build and functionality.
- chronox
- Post #34
- Feb 7, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Thinking of picking up a controller - which one?

I recently purchased a Logitech F510 after seeing years worth of comments that the Xbox360 d-pad was quite inaccurate (I wanted to play SFIV w/o having to shell out for a stick). After several weeks playing with it, I am very satisfied with my purchase, which was ~$30 on Amazon. The d-pad is...
- chronox
- Post #6
- Feb 5, 2011
- Forum: PC Games
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Age of Empires III & Warchiefs

I run at 1680x1050, the native resolution of my monitor. After posting, I played a little and noticed that the stuttering comes back after a while. It is nowhere as bad as before but still noticeable. Not yet satisfied, I found a suggestion online that I turn down the camera acceleration...
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- Post #13
- Dec 19, 2010
- Forum: PC Games
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Age of Empires III & Warchiefs

I realize I'm replying to a thread from 2008/09 that I started and eventually posted the last response in but I've come across more information that may benefit others especially since Games for Windows had this great series on sale for next to nothing. Recently, I purchased the Asian...
- chronox
- Post #9
- Dec 18, 2010
- Forum: PC Games
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Gears of War's online cheat detection features/ expired certificate disables game

I had forgotten about GoW being disabled and just found out that a patch has been available for a few weeks now for those who are interested... http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/ The patch is available in the "Community" section under "PC Update".
- chronox
- Post #129
- Mar 16, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Empire Total War: $36.00 Shipped

It should be noted that this is the international version (as designated by the "(I)"), which according to most people should work fine stateside. Great price.
- chronox
- Post #3
- Mar 6, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Playing Red Alert 3 for the first time and loving it

The "$10" in your post reminded me: There is a coupon on SD that makes a handful of PC games, including RA3 (regular and premier ver.), $10. Regular price is $30.
- chronox
- Post #13
- Mar 6, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Capcom on SecuROM: It's not the bad guy

I can't speak for others but I've never really had any issues or problems with SecuRom-protected games. The cd-key authentication process has been fairly painless but I can understand the headache that may arise from a limited number of allowed installs.
- chronox
- Post #5
- Mar 5, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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what's your backup plan?

I've been thinking about this lately myself. I've been living at home while working so my savings are pretty decent. It'd be a great opportunity to travel abroad, which is something I've been wanting to do for a while.
- chronox
- Post #8
- Feb 26, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dual Monitor Color Problems

Yes, only 1 of my 2 monitors has this green/red disparity. I have debated whether or not to accept this flaw. Even though I am using a TN LCD right now (L227WTG-PF) which exhibits color-shifting to some extent due to limited viewing angles (especially vertically), I personally couldn't look...
- chronox
- Post #10
- Feb 24, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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Street Fighter IV, actual PC release date?

Which stick do you have? I wanted to get the MadCatz TE edition stick am now considering the Hori EX2.
- chronox
- Post #49
- Feb 23, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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How secure does everyone feel about their jobs????

Relatively secure. Had a handful of layoffs last fall but nothing since. It seemed more like a convenient opportunity to cut some fat out but the amount of work coming through has definitely decreased.
- chronox
- Post #9
- Feb 22, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dual Monitor Color Problems

I ordered two 2209WA's. One has this "left = greenish, right = orangish" tint disparity as experienced by a number of people on Hardforums.
- chronox
- Post #8
- Feb 22, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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Dell 2209WA 22" LCD Monitor - $200 + Tax + Free Ship

For me, viewing some websites at full screen revealed the tint disparity issue as did viewing documents. It is particularly visible when viewing a image that is entirely light/dark gray. It doesn't show up as much or is less noticeable on a white screen (maybe due to the brightness). As for...
- chronox
- Post #70
- Feb 20, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Dell 2209WA 22" LCD Monitor - $200 + Tax + Free Ship

I think the 2209WA would be an excellent monitor if not for the backlight issues that I have experienced on both of my units. One has a cool/greenish tint on the left half of the screen and a warm/orange-ish tint on the right half of the screen. This is usually noticeable when viewing documents...
- chronox
- Post #68
- Feb 20, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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info: Dell 2209WA review

I use this program Dead Pixel Buddy. You can manually set the colors or have it on auto-timer.
- chronox
- Post #81
- Feb 12, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Crusoe and Legend of the Seeker

Same here, I've only seen the show. I like the girl too :D.
- chronox
- Post #10
- Feb 10, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dell 2209WA 22" LCD Monitor - $200 + Tax + Free Ship

Just tried online sales chat but was quoted the full price of $299. Rep wouldn't budge. Tomorrow's another day!
- chronox
- Post #12
- Feb 10, 2009
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What do you think is the worst smell ever?

I'll second this. Spent an entire summer working with rabbit vertebrae. The first time I smelled burned bone it was nearly vomit-inducing.
- chronox
- Post #17
- Feb 7, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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LG 227WTG calibration

This thread should give you a good starting point: L227WTG-PF Calibration Profile There's also another calibration setting here: alternate settings
- chronox
- Post #2
- Feb 6, 2009
- Forum: Displays
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Help out a colour blind guy

It's all in grayscale with the only colors being the purplish line under the "last" and "next" buttons.
- chronox
- Post #4
- Feb 3, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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ASUS VH242H or Westinghouse L2610NW

Heads up: Newegg has this monitor for $230 with free shipping.
- chronox
- Post #4
- Jan 24, 2009
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Age of Empires 3 Poor Performance

What are your shader settings set to? For me, the "very high" shader settings will cause the frame rate to drop. Everything else I have on "high".
- chronox
- Post #8
- Jan 23, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Age of Empires III & Warchiefs

Since I came across another question here regarding poor AoE3 performance, I thought I'd update here as well just in case anyone had the same question. Earlier tonight I installed the 181.22 drivers for my 8800GTS 512. Before doing so, I updated DirectX 9.0 to the latest release (Nov 2008). I...
- chronox
- Post #8
- Jan 23, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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Age of Empires 3 Poor Performance

I don't have a 4870 but I did have performance issues with AoE3 on a more-than-adequate system as you do. I started this thread but really didn't get anywhere...that is, until tonight. My setup uses an 8800GTS 512 and had very choppy map-scrolling even at the beginning of a game with few...
- chronox
- Post #4
- Jan 23, 2009
- Forum: PC Games
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L227WTG EZ Zooming Function

This may be a silly question but how does one use the "EZ Zooming" function on the L227WTG? I have been running at the native 1680x1050 resolution so I haven't had to use this feature. Is it meant to be used when you're not running the native resolution?
- chronox
- Thread
- Jan 22, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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OCD with LCD

I was asking this question myself last week when I had this patch of grease that seemed to spread rather than go away with wiping on my new 22" glossy. I purchased the Klear Screen (iKlear is the same, just marketed towards Apple produce users) and used it on my screen. It works pretty well and...
- chronox
- Post #24
- Jan 8, 2009
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Best Jet fighting game?

Does anyone know how well Allied Force runs on a machine with Vista x64?
- chronox
- Post #11
- Dec 21, 2008
- Forum: PC Games
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ZEROtherm ZEN 13.99 afer MIR

Does anyone know if this will this fit in an Antec P182?
- chronox
- Post #19
- Dec 14, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD]Mozart Edition: Complete Works-170 Audio CD Box Set

Thanks queequeg for the confirmation. Just reminded me to go read Moby Dick again, haha. Gustavus, SD is this site SlickDeals.net.
- chronox
- Post #10
- Nov 30, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Math Help

:laugh: I've been out of school only 1.5yrs and boy, do I miss seeing this stuff.
- chronox
- Post #17
- Nov 29, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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[DEAD]Mozart Edition: Complete Works-170 Audio CD Box Set

Philips Complete Box Set Is the Philips set mentioned in previous posts comprised of items #1-17 in the above link? If so, then I think I'd be interested in starting off with #10 myself. It'd sure cost a pretty penny to get the complete set!
- chronox
- Post #6
- Nov 29, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Math Help

Could it mean the second derivative of the function f(x,y) via implicit differentiation?
- chronox
- Post #5
- Nov 29, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Proper Process to updating Drivers on Nvidia Products?

I think nvidia drivers can now be simply installed without the existing nvidia drivers having to be removed. I know I read it somewhere and was looking for the source myself. Can someone confirm this? I have personally updated my drivers twice without first uninstalling the old drivers. So...
- chronox
- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards

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