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Time magazine 3 YEARS at $14.95

Pop science is a fun 30 minute read... $4 rocks. Nerd heaven.
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- Post #8
- Jun 21, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Time magazine 3 YEARS at $14.95

http://www.bestdealmagazines.com/specialoffers.asp 3 years for under $15. Use Coupon code TIMEWS623 - expires June 21, 2003 (The other code also works TIMEWS621 for some reason)
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- Jun 20, 2003
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

If you can give me any information, like where to find them, I would appreciate it a great deal! You guys rock.
- deadmeat
- Post #12
- Jun 17, 2003
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

great idea! Thanks!
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- Post #10
- Jun 17, 2003
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

Any suggestions on where or what to get? I have never done anything like this before.
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- Post #7
- Jun 16, 2003
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

Any suggestions on where or what to get? I have never done anything like this before.
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- Post #6
- Jun 16, 2003
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

THanks to both of you. I actually thought that if nothing else I could easily adapt a screw-drive garage door opener to fit my needs... any other ideas, including links to the type of equipment I would need, are appreciated.
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- Post #4
- Jun 16, 2003
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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OK- designing a system to raise/lower my plasma tv

You guys seem to be a whole lot more technically adept than I, so here is my question. I took the dive and have purchased a 42" plasma TV (it is already purchased, so I don't want to hear from those ofyou who are going to tell me I made a mistake)> I have a fireplace in my living room. Over...
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- Jun 15, 2003
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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DEAD 42 plasma for ~ 1900 if tax free and AC

Can someone PM or email me a 20% off code from a catalogue-- mine is at my office (really) and I won't be in until Monday.... grrrr. Many thanks in advance.
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- Post #18
- Jun 10, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Help with ATI AIW television quality please

it is Channel 6 here. I bought an amplifier/ splitter for my line as I split it off into 3 televisions. Do I need the bidirectional amplifier as well?
- deadmeat
- Post #3
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: TVs
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Help with ATI AIW television quality please

I had a radeon all in wonder, and replaced it with a 9700 AIW. Immediately I noticed that the quality of the television on the computer went downhill. The Fox Channel, which was very clear, is now very snowy- while many other channels remain clear... but I record off that ONE channel! Why...
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- Apr 8, 2003
- Replies: 2
- Forum: TVs
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software for editing the equalization of an MP3?

sweet- I didn't know that was possible... I'll try it tomorrow and let you know the results.
- deadmeat
- Post #3
- Oct 14, 2002
- Forum: Windows
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software for editing the equalization of an MP3?

I have some recordings from a concert in MP3 that sound OK, but I would love to be able to change the equalization so they sound better- permanently, if possible (in this case I need to increase the bass and decrease the higher freqs.) If I get some help I'll share the edited MP3s- they are...
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- Oct 14, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Windows
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Amelie DVD $10.99 @ Blockbuster

If you like different movies (like ghost world) an even better movie is My First Mister. At least I thought so.
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- Post #21
- Sep 6, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Need hints on setting up web/nanny cam

I am looking for some info from someone more tech-savvy than I am... I have set up a lan in my house linking four computers.... we have two small kids. We often spend the envenings out in the garage with friends. I have a computer set up in the garage that I use for my mp3 player. I...
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- Aug 9, 2002
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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TODAY ONLY! Dell 19" LCD $939.20/Dell 20" LCD $1139.20

Be careful here people! I ordered a 21" LCD from dell a few months back when they had a great offer. In short, it sucked. I have seen much better lcds much cheaper from other vendors. The refresh rate was so poor I actually saw waves rolling across my screen. Dell tech support doesn't...
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- Post #2
- Jun 10, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Hydrovision question: how do you get it to come on automatically

I FINALLY got my two monitors hooked up to my ATI radeon 8500. First gripe: hydrovision does not start automatically, so if I want to use my hot keys to zap windows between monitors I have to manually start it EVERY TIME. Anyone else dealing with this, or is it just a bum install? I am...
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- Mar 5, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Deal on WD1000JB and WD1200JB (fastest HDs w/ 8Mb cache) at Gateway store...

you bastards! I was sitting here just as happy as can be with my 60 gb hard drive and you HAD to repost this.... argh.
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- Post #9
- Feb 25, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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where are cool 5" front panel USB bays?

I need a couple USB ports on front, anyone have links to cool 5" bay USB hubs?
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- Jan 31, 2002
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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can anyone confirm radeon 8500 can run two displays at different resolutions under win XP?

I have am going to have two displays, one (TFT) that will run at 1600x1200, and another I want to run at 1280x1024. Can anyone confirm that this works under winXP?
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- Jan 29, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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loudness or quietness of Eheim pumps?

anyone have experience with these water pumps? I am looking to build as silent a system as possible-- dangerden sells these, but I'd like to know how loud/quiet they are. Or, if you have suggestions as to other quiet pumps, post them here! Thanks!
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- Jan 28, 2002
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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can you do fan-less water cooling

I checked out the gemini cooling web page, but it is either buggy or not finished. There is no ordering/support etc information.
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- Post #4
- Jan 26, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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can you do fan-less water cooling

I am sick of my noisy computer. even with Zalman HSF it is annoying. I would love to set up a truly silent water cooling system (I know pumps make a little noise). Is it possible to set up a system with two GOOD radiators that would NOT require fans? I'm probably going high-end athlon, but...
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- Jan 25, 2002
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Is it possible to use 3 radiators for a single cpu water cooling?

Here's a dumb question-- I am new to water cooling but considering it. If one were to put two GOOD radiators in the loop, is it possible that you could eliminate fans? My goal is complete silence, and I have lots of room to work with. If this person were to put two good radiators in, with...
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- Post #5
- Jan 25, 2002
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Warm...Pioneer DVR-A03 DVD/CD Burner for $370 at Royal Computer

if these guys are affiliated with royal camera STAY CLEAR -- they have something like a 0.5 out of 10 rating
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- Post #4
- Jan 23, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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which is MOST stable-- best athlon motherboard or best p4 motherboard?

WOW this is great stuff people. Keep the gems of wisdom coming- I am learning tons, and I am sure others are benefitting as well.
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- Post #12
- Jan 22, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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which is MOST stable-- best athlon motherboard or best p4 motherboard?

Thanks for all the helpful comments. Two follow-up questions: 1) you mention the Tyan MP-- but the MPx is out. Is the MP still the best option there? 2) I have heard many good things about the i850, but also remember vaguely some incompatibility issues. Can anyone elaborate on the...
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- Post #7
- Jan 22, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards
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which is MOST stable-- best athlon motherboard or best p4 motherboard?

OK guys-- seems to me all motherboard reviews tend to talk about speed and overclocking tweaking etc. However, I want to build a very fast, very stable platform that won't crash on me. I do a lot of varied and data-instensive stuff, from statistical analysis on huge data sets to digital video...
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- Jan 21, 2002
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Motherboards
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Dual monitor boards

Anyone have experience using this card with LCDs? I will have 2 LCDs soon, one with DVI only, one (my older one) with analog only. I am primarily doing business stuff, so gaming is not a huge issue. What I want to know is whether MSI implements nice features with the dual monitor setup- like...
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- Post #3
- Jan 14, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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Maybe the mods aren't going to lock it. It's not like this particular deal is illegal, so long as you meet the age requirements and obey local ordinances. If someone was running a free pr0n server with bootlegs, then I could see it. Would they ban a post that advertized great prices on beer...
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- Post #18
- Dec 13, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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looking for a really COOL CPU- new Cyrix or other suggestion?

I am trying to build a super-quiet computer for use in serving up MP3s to my stereo, so it doesn't ahve to be high power CPU. I want it to be cool enough that I can use passive cooling -- just a heatsink no CPU fan. I've heard the newer via/cyrix cpus are super-cool and can handle this, but...
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- Dec 7, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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DIrect TV on PC? Any software out there?

Can you give me more information on this point? What exactly would I need to do this (hardware/software)? How would I control the box via the computer? Thanks for any help!
- deadmeat
- Post #3
- Nov 16, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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DIrect TV on PC? Any software out there?

I am getting direct tv installed in a few days. I am purchasing the hardware and paying for the service, all legal. I do have a good pc with a ATI radeon AIW and would like to use it as a vcr as I do with cable. ANyone know of software out there that will let me take the raw feed from the...
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- Nov 16, 2001
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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18.1" LCD Flat Panel for $999

I went from a 19" compaq monitor to this 18" TFT. I am impressed. I played a little unreal tourney on it, no noticable problems. Seemed to have good FPS. When I was fiddling with the controls I saw someting briefly flash by that said 65 hz x something hz... so I don't know about...
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- Post #52
- Mar 18, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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The Ultimate Hot Deal: Blue from American Express

YOU GUYS ROCK. This posting reminded me to check on my SONY digital video camera-- sure thing, I purchased it 1/18, and today (3/14) it has dropped over $130. I just got off the phone with Amex. I just saved $130 off a $560 digital video camera, assuming this goes through. NOW THAT'S A HOT...
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- Post #22
- Mar 14, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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half.com $5 off for all members

snagged this off another web site DIG88 DIG99 reportedly for all customers, not just new
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- Feb 28, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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can't install RADEON AIW with winME or win2k- wtf?

Thanks for the reply, but I had no other video card, no SB live, and I was using the drivers from the CD, which were ms approved/certified. Actually, it wouldn't even let me boot into windows to get to the point of installing. I read something about the kx133 chipset and how some EARLY mobos...
- deadmeat
- Post #3
- Feb 6, 2001
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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can't install RADEON AIW with winME or win2k- wtf?

Been running my radeon all in wonder under win98 for a little while, and I really hate win98 for many reasons. Thought I'd upgrade to winME/win2k dual boot. Tried installing both seperately just to see if it would work. Never got either one fully installed-- once I get windows installed and...
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- Feb 4, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Any GOOD info on dual vs. single proc systems for graphics work?

I was under the impression that the Canopus could dramatically improve this rendering time. If I were to get the canopus card (which is now running about $300-350) would I see my MPEG video rendering time drop dramatically, or is it just the AVI rendering that benefits? AVI, for my purposes...
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- Post #5
- Feb 2, 2001
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Any GOOD info on dual vs. single proc systems for graphics work?

Hey, thanks for the reply. I just have Ulead VideoStudio 4 and a firewire card (dazzle) but I don't think it has much in the way of hoardware codecs. How much did that canopus card cost you? Can any software package take advantage of the hardware rendering? I am mostly converting video to...
- deadmeat
- Post #3
- Feb 2, 2001
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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