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NOT HOT FRAUD: Target Changes Return Policy on Software, Music, DVD

Ugh... 1) Putting returned, uninspected empty boxes back on the shelves and selling them as "new" products Has it EVER occured to you that this policy will curb the chances of a customer buying a product that has missing/incomplete components? By ensuring that every single returned piece of...
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- Post #34
- Feb 6, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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12' Toslink/S-Video A/V Dubbing Cable $9.97 @ Radio Shack

My understanding (and I'm not authoritative here) is that digital is designed to be.. well.. 'crisp', but that the data is essentially all or nothing. With a CD for example, a scratch on the media will prevent certain blocks of audio or data from being read. It's all or nothing, you either...
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- Post #71
- Nov 24, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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[DEAD] Dell SB - Dimension 4600 2.4/256/40/48xCD for $139+tax AR ($100 rebate)

Jumped in on it, thanks MadCow
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- Post #12
- Oct 9, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Laser gun $6.96 66% off..

No, you've got it all wrong.. the teacher will be excited because apparently these are great for teachers too!
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- Post #21
- Feb 25, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What's faster? Golden Sample Ti200 or Radeon 9100?

The 9100 is a better card in nearly all aspects.
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- Post #2
- Feb 22, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Which is better? 19" or 20" LCD display?

Just because a machine is is outputting at 1600x1200 resolution doesn't mean that text has to be small. In every OS that I've ever used, there's an option to increase the size of the text. So you can run at 1600x1200 with the text size of 1280x1024.. and you have the added benefit of an...
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- Post #18
- Feb 22, 2003
- Forum: Displays
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GeforceFX 5800Ultra NOT CANCELLED. Proof inside.

We're not putting our faith in HardOCP like it's gospel. They made a statement that seems to fit with other recent events surrounding the FX Ultra. You have to admit that you'll get a slightly biased answer coming from the PR department.. it is their job, afterall, to take care of these kinds...
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- Post #15
- Feb 11, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Is the Radeon 8500 64mb that much better than the 128mb

Uhh, anyone have any links of benchmarks to actually backup their claims of 128 is faster than 64? I've yet to see any, but perhaps I'm looking in the wrong places..
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- Post #12
- Jan 24, 2003
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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HOT??? 18" LCD Monitor $398.97

I believe that ghosting has nothing to do with frames per second, correct me if I'm wrong. Thank you JohnGer, we've already heard your opinion about.. well.. 6 or 7 times now? We know you love the monitor. But I think the people who are concerned with ghosting (myself included) are looking...
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- Post #206
- Jan 17, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT??? 18" LCD Monitor $398.97

Anyone in California have luck acquiring one of these? I'm trying to get one through someone on this board, but they're busy trying to make the most out of it via ebay (and of course, my offer isn't going to top the one those suckers on ebay pay.) Perhaps I'm the only one irritated by the...
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- Post #198
- Jan 17, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Gainward 4200 problems! need help!

Well, the first one they sent me didn't work at all, but it was a 'different' card.. heatsink was a little larger and a little heavier. I didn't get any video signal from it at all. Called their RMA department, they had another card (a brand spankin' new one in retail packaging) to me the very...
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- Post #11
- Dec 10, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Gainward 4200 problems! need help!

The Gainward 64mb cards had problems from the factory (or whereverr they're manufactured.) It's a common problem (just search for gainward in the Video forum). To get it fixed, call up Gainward's RMA department and ask for an RMA. Tell them about the artifacting and they'll be happy to...
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- Post #9
- Dec 9, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ThinCRT: All the advantages of a CRT and thinner than an LCD!

No way Lore, which one?
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- Post #5
- Nov 25, 2002
- Forum: Displays
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Geforce 5...

FX feels too close to MX.. the less computer-inclined people out there are going to get even more confused.
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- Post #8
- Nov 18, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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New Vid card for my Dad. He's not a hard core gamer. Recommendations?

I guess the important question that no one's asked yet (or maybe I totally missed the answer?) How fast is his system? If he's got an old celeron or PII or something.. a $150 vid card isn't going to do much good.
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- Post #14
- Nov 13, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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ti4200 128MB or 64MB

"128 MB cards are definitely the way to go as 64 MB cards get absolutely mashed in the bulk of today's games... Whoever wrote these reviews was outright wrong." Nice job backing that one up.. where's your evidence? I've only seen a single benchmark show a significant difference in framerates...
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- Post #24
- Nov 8, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Free Fatburger w/ purchase of fries + drink

When I hear the name 'fatburger' the first thing that comes to mind is the huge kid from that show/movie 'goodburger'.. makes me want to vomit.
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- Post #14
- Nov 7, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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to wait or not to wait...

Yes, WC3 is that CPU intensive.. My P3-900 plus Geforce2 GTS DDR gets a little chunky in medium size battles and up, running at 640 with all detail settings at low... My 1600+ machine with an original Geforce2 MX SDR runs smooth as glass at 1024 with all detail settings at medium, even in large...
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- Post #9
- Nov 5, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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AHHHRRG!...ARTIFACTS that FREEZE my PC...GainWard 4200!!

I'm having the same problems with my ti4200.. it's frustrating, and I think I'm past my RMA date.
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- Post #3
- Oct 29, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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The best card for clearest TEXT in Business Apps.

My Matrox Parhelia had unbelievably clear text on a 15" digital LCD; very crisp text across 3 - 17" CRT's as well. Too bad I couldn't justify the price of keeping it.
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- Post #3
- Oct 16, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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21" refurb vs 19" new

If you're at Camp Pendleton, like San Diego County Camp Pendleton, I recommend finding a local refurbished dealer. I know there are several in the Kearny Mesa area. That way you can actually see the monitor you're about to buy. I've purchased more than half a dozen refurbished monitors in the...
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- Post #6
- Oct 15, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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when do you wait for nv30 over a 9700

Uhh, I'm confused. 1. "I'm not sure when I'll beable to afford a 9700. " 2. "(I'm not paying for it, if I was it wouldnt be a high end card)" Is it just me, or are those statements mutually exclusive? If you're buying a video card out of your own pocket, get a Geforce4 or a Radeon 8500 and...
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- Post #10
- Oct 13, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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when do you wait for nv30 over a 9700

What's with the fetish of waiting until the next great chip is released, especially if money is an issue for you? I thought it was common knowledge that when new products, video cards being no exception, come out, their prices are inflated above their useful value. Just buy a video card that...
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- Post #2
- Oct 12, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Help with G4 4200

"AOpen are the worst 4200 card to get and they really cheap out which kills the o/c'ing potential." I believe that Aopen makes good stuff, and for the record, not everyone overclocks.
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- Post #8
- Oct 8, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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I have to ask. What is it about the Voodoo 5?

I had a voodoo5, without a doubt the best hardware purchase I've ever made.. don't get me wrong, I've since moved to better and faster cards now. I can say though, that that card had the stablest driver pack that I have _ever_ seen, and I never had a hardware conflict with it, ever. I really...
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- Post #10
- Oct 7, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Which video card?

If you'd like a quiet card, the Radeon 9000 128mb version has just a heatsink. The speed isn't nearly up to that of the Gf4 Ti's and Radeon 9700, but it's enough to play all the games out right now at the least.
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- Post #6
- Oct 6, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What Type Of Video Card Should I buy?????

Ehh, I'm still not sold.. the only games in that review that showed a marked difference between 64mb and 128mb are Code Creatures.. which isn't even a game.. and Comanche4, where the difference is only seen at 1600x1200 where it appears the game isn't really playable anyway. (sorry, I wouldn't...
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- Post #11
- Oct 5, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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What Type Of Video Card Should I buy?????

I'm not really buying the whole 'you need 128mb' thing yet.. I've only seen one benchmark thus far that shows a significant improvement: Jedi Knight II.. and that's only in one resolution: 1280x1024.. I don't run games that high, my monitor doesn't support it. The performance gap shrinks to...
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- Post #6
- Oct 4, 2002
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Red hot--99.99 36" RCA TV+

Wow, already two mentions of people ordering three of these. Thanks fellas.
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- Post #38
- Aug 29, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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wOOt?! Pre-order "24" Boxed Set @ Costco online!!

PicknGrin's post is priceless! Hahaha! Good deal too.. I despised the first episode (saw it, thought it sucked) but watched a few of the later ones and found them to be considerably better. Would be nice to see all the ones I missed.
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- Post #15
- Aug 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Staples survey for $20 off $100 coupon

Thank you
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- Post #6
- Jun 17, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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UC DAVIS FLAMMING DEAL!!

Yup.. Berkeley stuff's been gone for a long time.. besides, Berkeleyans would rather toss a 15-inch monitor off the roof of a house than see some scavenging hardware junky pick it up. Four busted monitors outside my house alone.
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- Post #11
- Jun 14, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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SOCAL ONLY: Free dinner for 4 at UPSCALE RESTUARANT!

Yeah, but packaged with the California deal comes a ridiculously high cost-of-living... get it while it's hot. :P
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- Post #5
- Jun 13, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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PRICE DROP! - HOT! HOT! HOT! - D-Link DI-711 Wireless Router for ~$45 after $20 MIR + coupon shipped!

OOS?
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- Post #48
- Jun 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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HOT DEAL: Buy a guitar stand & get a FREE guitar!!!

Oh man, Squire's are absolutely horrid instruments. If you're going to burn that much on a beginner's bass, I would highly recommend you go with Ibanez. (Speaking from experience..)
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- Post #12
- Feb 25, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Supa Hot 512mb PC133 for less then $30 @ BB w/geforce mistake coupon

I love all these 'What O What am I going to do with this FREE $30 best buy gave me' threads.. I apologize for not being enough of a punk to try to rob Best Buy on what was blatantly a price mistake. No less, my stubborness cost me $30.. but can we please consolidate all these clearly limited...
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- Post #8
- Feb 12, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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$30 BestBuy coupon for Geforce mistake

I'm also interested in buying someone's coupon via paypal.. PM me if interested =o)
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- Post #87
- Feb 11, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Who is your favorite philosopher?

Chuck Palahniuk.. Or in the traditional sense: Albert Camus
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- Post #32
- Feb 10, 2002
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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DEAD, OD's PNY 256M PC133 SDRAM deal

Are people still getting in on this? It's backordered for me..
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- Post #49
- Feb 1, 2002
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Anyone have experience with the ASUS TUA266

Decided to pick up one of these (TUA266).. I'm interested to know how well it performs. Abit does have Tualatin boards though: the ST6 and VH6T.. essentially the same as the SA6 (or is it SE6?) and VH6-II, only upgraded to allow tualatin support (i815 B-step and VAP 133T chipsets, accordingly.)
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- Post #3
- Feb 1, 2002
- Forum: Motherboards

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