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    HTPC Keyboard/Remote Question

    The Logitech Harmony remote I am using works well with my Microsoft IR receiver. However, it is just emulating the commands of a MCE remote. I would think as long as the device has the right software, the MS receiver would just pass the info along, so to speak...
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    Changing Channel W/ Remote?

    To clarify, if you have digital cable, a PC TV Tuner will not tune any digital stations (over 99 for me, maybe higher else where). ATI has just come out with one that does have CableCARD support, but it is still testing and destined for OEM's only. To get 'digital' channels from your cable...
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    HTPC Keyboard/Remote Question

    It depends on your current component configuration, but for long term usability, I'd save up and get the IR receiver. Then you can have a true 'seamless' home theater experience using an all-in-one remote. Of course 1080i on my HDTV makes text (other than MCE's) unreadable, so I don't use a...
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    Changing Channel W/ Remote?

    If you want the 'encrypted' or digital channels on your PVR box, then you'll need another cable box. If you just want the regular stations, (non-digital, under channel 99 for me w/ TimeWarner), then you'll just need a cable splitter before the cable box to get a fresh line to your PVR tuner.
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    HTPC Keyboard/Remote Question

    PCAlchemy http://www.pcalchemy.com/product_info.php/pName/microsoft-mce-remote-control-for-windows-xp-mce/cName/remote-controls
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    HTPC Keyboard/Remote Question

    The only way I know to get the Microsoft IR receiver/blaster is to buy the remote combo. That being said, it is still cheaper ($30) than getting a USB-UIRT. Most other combos won't save you much money.
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    Full vs Widescreen DVD

    a nice guide with examples. I send it to anyone asking about the format differences. http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/anamorphic/index.html
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    Free Shipping at the Egg with paypal

    I couldn't get the code to work, but after chatting with a rep, she told me to email her my order number and she would credit the shipping. thanks op.
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    Flaming! Crucial Ballistix 2GB kit DDR2-800

    My sticks are running great in the rig detailed in my sig. The rebate is another story. They claim I didn't send the packaging receipt in... I contacted ZZF and they offered to fax me a copy of the invoice, hopefully that will work. I swear I sent two peices of paper, invoice and rebate...
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    Flaming! Crucial Ballistix 2GB kit DDR2-800

    Note on the $40 rebate from ZZF... The top part of the rebate form specifies the "original UPC code from the memory module box". Yet, in the fine print under "Terms and Conditions" specifies "the original UPC code from the anti-static bag that your memory came in". The regular box UPC...
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    Flaming! Crucial Ballistix 2GB kit DDR2-800

    thanks OP. Price is creeping up. It was $244.99 a few hours ago, now it's at $246.99. saw the price at newegg(349 - 100 MIR) and had to bite...
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    Seagate Barracuda 7200.10, 320GB, $94.99 @ NEWEGG

    thanks OP. $5 coupon got it down to $89.99.
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    Which logitech harmony for me?

    I wouldn't leave the 550 out of consideration. It is an updated version of the 520. I like the button layout and general appearance better than the other Harmony remotes. I couldn't justify the 880's price tag at the time (although $130 isn't bad at all), but I don't regret my purchase...
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    Free portable DVD Player @ jcpenny. Expires 6/10

    jumped on this one. I needed new dress shoes anyways. Thanks OP.
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    Milky white build-up on Tygon tubing

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