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Simultaneous HD failure

Ok, guys, I'm putting this out here because I've never seen a problem like it before. I have a dedicated vid edit box. The other day, I was converting video (straight conversion from *.avi to *.mpg, no rendering) and both hard drives died, at the same instant. Background: I'm a hardcore geek...
- etmann
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- Apr 11, 2002
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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What was the slowest connection you had to the internet?

<< 300 or 1200 baud modem can't remember which was connected to a very powerful vic-20 with a cassette tape drive yes a regular music cassette type drive...those were the days.... >> I remember too well...My brother had a Trash80 Model 1. It got expensive with the 48k expansion, two FDD's...
- etmann
- Post #98
- Jul 16, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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What was the slowest connection you had to the internet?

2400...Upgraded to an Optima 28.8 when they came out ($405.62, introductory sale from some long-defunct computer store, regular price: $629.95 + tax). I probably ran $100/month in LD charges, dialing every BBS I could find. It was a competition kinda like DX'ing and collecting QSL cards with...
- etmann
- Post #57
- Jul 16, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Tools for 50% off @ Harbor Freight. $5.95 handling but free shipping

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- etmann
- Post #5
- Jul 14, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Poll: Increase your gas mileage by up to 27% for $69.95 + s/h

From IBM's Patent Server: US4802931: High energy product rare earth-iron magnet alloys Croat; John J. , Sterling Heights, MI General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI Magnetically hard compositions having high values of coercivity, remanence and energy product contain rare earth elements...
- etmann
- Post #36
- Jul 13, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What can of car should I buy?

b0mbrman: No, not everyone has these problems selecting a new car. A lot of people impulse-buy based on looks, or R&T's comparison chart, or something similar. A lot of people let their company, their friends, or their SO make the choice. Some people are always looking, so they have a good...
- etmann
- Post #114
- Jul 12, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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What can of car should I buy?

<< No matter what kind of car I get, I'll for sure at least get the $6000 back when I sell it (probably quite a bit more) so I see the payments I'll have to make as more like "rent" on the car. >> That depends...It'll get dings and scratches, and in two years someone will probably...
- etmann
- Post #80
- Jul 11, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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What can of car should I buy?

Sell: Saturn SL-2 Give to sister: Ford Focus, KIA Sephia or Hyundai Elantra Any of them will get you behind the wheel for 12-15k, but the Saturn will have considerably more resale potential after 2 years, and is the best by far in MPG. The Hyundai and Saturn are the quickest, the Focus and...
- etmann
- Post #32
- Jul 10, 2001
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Compaq Presario 1200 900Mhz Athlon 4 laptop w/IJ650 Color Ink Jet Printer $1250

Presario 1200 Athlon 4 900Mhz lappy is now $1299, base price, with 10Gb HD, 128Mb MEM, 13.3" TFT XGA display, 24x CD, and 56k modem. Presario 1200 1Ghz Athlon 4, 30Gb, 14.1, DVD, 56k + 10-100 NIC is $1819. Add the IJ650 to any laptop for $1... Compaq is offering a $50 rebate for...
- etmann
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- Jul 2, 2001
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Newbie Build Basics

DrTrust: IMHO, you already have more than enough computer to do what you wish. If the idea is to have two computers available, I'd suggest an Athlon 1.2 or higher, just to drop your compile time whilst programming; and I'd suggest a Matrox G-450 vid card, which doesn't have the blazing speed of...
- etmann
- Post #22
- Jul 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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***¡DEAD!*** VERY HOT!! Epson 880 printer - $33.20 after rebate

Just ordered from Dell, received the shipping confirmation ($62.30 total, ship by July 3rd) within a half hour, downloaded the $30 coupon from the Dell website, and am jazzed! Awesome deal Athena, Thanx!
- etmann
- Post #155
- Jun 28, 2001
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Onvia direct mail ad: Refurb Compaq $399, refurb Toshiba Sat. 1730 $799, Sony VAIO Duron $1449

I've seen better, but just got the direct mail and thought I'd share... <a target=new href="http:// http://www.insight.com/web/apps/products/onvia_productpresentation.php?product_id=cpq5bwcto">Compaq Presario 5BWCTO $399.99</a> Product Highlights: Intel Celeron 700 MHz Processor 64MB...
- etmann
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- Jun 27, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Newbie Build Basics

AnandTech has the faq sections up and running. A good place to look for answers to a number of questions will be: http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=28
- etmann
- Post #21
- Jun 25, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

<< Yes, I will start from the scratch... I dont need like high-end computer, and dont play computer games. Usually use the computer for paper-writing and some programming.. not to mention the internet... thanks >> Good start!... What is your current motherboard, is your CPU an Athlon or...
- etmann
- Post #20
- Jun 24, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

<< what I am thinking is that I can build a new one with little bit more features so I can paa this computer to my close one. >> So, you're looking to build a complete, new system, right?
- etmann
- Post #18
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

DrTrust: What do you intend to do with this computer? Different applications require different configurations. In general, a high-end system will run anything and do anything, but there are variances within the high-end which make tailoring to different applications desirable. If you are not...
- etmann
- Post #16
- Jun 23, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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buy.com Ericsson R289LX digital Internet phone $99.99-$100 MIR, free shpg & $50 gift check. Get paid $49.99 to take it!

Internet-ready Ericsson digital phone: Multi-network access, 160 hours standby, Caller ID, 5-line display, 2-way messaging capability, and a high-performance antenna to ensure clarity. With a $50 rebate from Ericsson and a $50 rebate from AT&T Wireless, you get $100 back. PLUS, an 800.com...
- etmann
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- Jun 22, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Newbie Build Basics

For a CPU, go AMD! They're faster, less expensive, better for most applications, and provide a better upgrade path than Intel... That said, there have been compatibility issues with certain Athlon motherboards and the Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live!, however the Live! is not the end-all...
- etmann
- Post #15
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

Thanx, JohnnyKnoxville! I always appreciate a new links page, and that one looks good...
- etmann
- Post #11
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Whats Faster, Athlon 1100mhz(200mhz bus) or Athlon 1000(266mhz bus)?

...The 1100, of course<G> That doesn't mean the 1100/100 system is faster than the 1000/133 would be, because system performance is dependent upon the subsystems and how good a job the mobo manufacturer did with layout and implementation. Were this not the case, all the benchmarks for mobos...
- etmann
- Post #10
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

...as do I, and probably most of the builders in these forums. For instance, when the customer wants a cheapie Internet or business box, I nudge them in the direction of a TNT2 or Matrox (respectively), because it's more than they'll need, they're dirt cheap, well supported, and are good...
- etmann
- Post #6
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

How 'bout this, for starters... A personal computer commonly consists of the following pieces: MB --- Motherboard or mainboard CPU - Central Processing Unit HSF - CPU cooler, a heatsink with a cooling fan, attached to the CPU MEM - Memory, or RAM HD --- Hard Drive CD --- CD-ROM reader...
- etmann
- Post #4
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

<< but dont know enough to discuss what kind of motherboards are good and why, and some other like compatibility issue,.now i can hope to change an old one sitting on a corner and collecting dust...could you throw some basics?thanks >> Do you intend to build a new computer, or refurbish an...
- etmann
- Post #3
- Jun 22, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Newbie Build Basics

Okay, so you've been hanging around AnandTech for a while, been listening to that not-quite-pubescent kid down the street brag about the computer (s)he built; maybe reading the classifieds in Computer Shopper and looking at the price tags at Best Buy, and you're really tired of squinting at your...
- etmann
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- Jun 22, 2001
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Computer Building
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Poll: Newbie Build Basics

Okay, so you've been hanging around AnandTech for a while, been listening to that not-quite-pubescent kid down the street brag about the computer (s)he built; maybe reading the classifieds in Computer Shopper and looking at the price tags at Best Buy, and you're really tired of squinting at your...
- etmann
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- Jun 22, 2001
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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buy.com DOTD for 6/21/01 Iomega Hip Zip DAP $149.95 - $50 MIR

Iomega Hip Zip Digital Audio PlayerList Price $199.95 - You Save $50.00! PLUS $50.00 off as a Mail-in Rebate! The Hip Zip digital audio player from Iomega let's you download and listen to your favorite music in style. It comes with two free pieces of Clik! media. Now with an exclusive low...
- etmann
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- Jun 21, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways

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