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    Dead iPod, how's Apple's repair service?

    I bought a 3rd gen 40g iPod about ten months ago. It recently stopped responding to almost all button pushes (no, the hold switch is not on ;)). I tried cleaning the surfaces off with a soft damp cloth, but no luck. I restored the original settings and updated the software, and now it just...
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    3ghz, 1gb DDR, 9700pro OCed, 21fps in Doom3 @ 800x600, help

    I have a similar setup with a 2.4C@3.2ghz on an IC7-G, and pull the same frame rates you do. Maybe I'm just being picky, but it's just not playable at high details even at 800x600. Medium is okay at 1024x768, but 800x600 with 2xAA looks better.
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    Want a new iBook - questions on Airport, iPod, WinXP

    Thanks giggle. The shared printer is a relief, since I'm a bit tight on cash and would probably have to wait a bit to get the APX router anyway. Still wondering about using it as a portable disk though... anyone? As for the iPod issue, what I'd LIKE to do is be able to load up iTunes on my...
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    Want a new iBook - questions on Airport, iPod, WinXP

    Being notebook-less all my life, I've been wanting an iBook for a while, and the new faster ones have me pretty much sold. I've never had anything Apple though, and so I have a few questions: 1. I have a WinXP box with a USB printer. Is shelling out $180 for the Airport base station the...
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    Best way to listen to iPod on car stereo?

    Aux-in is the best. Requires some work. Cassette is next, very simple provided you have a cassette deck. FM transmitter is the worst, but the only option if you don't have a cassette deck and don't want to futz around with wiring. I've used a cassette adapter in a friend's car and it...
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    M6805 for a total newb (in this case, my mom)?

    Thanks for the help guys. Like just about everyone has mentioned, both laptops are definite overkill, but with both of them being so cheap, my parents wanted to opt for a more powerful laptop that won't need replacing a year down the road. Reliability and simplicity are key here, and they...
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    M6805 for a total newb (in this case, my mom)?

    My mom needs a laptop. It will mostly just sit there on her desk, be used for Office/email/browsing, and may occasionally be toted around the house for some wireless fun. She doesn't need a super-light super-portable super-expensive toy, but wants something nice that will last a while, so...
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    Ut2004

    You're on a budget and now you want a $500 (US) video card? *EDIT* - nevermind, I just now noticed you have "a fair bit of cash", and somehow I had your system specs all mixed up. I still stand by the 9800 Pro as the better choice. Do not get the 9800XT. I repeat, DO NOT GET IT. It's a big...
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    To All 2001FP Owners: (please respond)

    Mine leaks. I don't notice it unless the screen is all black, which usually only happens on startup. Doesn't bother me at all.
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    Best digital camera for the price?

    Canon A60/A70 - best picture for the price. Canon S410 - best small digicam (Sony T1 is also nice, but >$500) I have an S400 and plan to use that for everything until I can get a digital SLR. Then I'll have an uber camera, and a small point-and-shoot for travel. I usually recommend this...
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    This Possible System For My Cousin - Opinions please!

    I don't know Canadian prices well, and I have no idea what your cousin actually plans to do with his computer. If he's seeking something cheaper, you could definitely cut down on the case, vid card, and hard drive. The Antec 3700? A low end Radeon? Maybe an 80gig IDE drive is good enough for...
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    How Do I Cut the Case Fan Port Without Dremel?

    Hole saw's the best way to do it even if you had a dremel. They cost maybe six bucks at Home Depot. And I seriously doubt you're gonna cut through steel/aluminum with a knife.
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    Upgrading from GF2 to 9800Pro

    Are you running both of those benches at default resolutions, no AA/AF? If bumping the vid card up made that little difference, the only other thing I can assume is that your ram is holding you back. But still, it should be higher than that.
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    Comparison: Antec vrs. Lian Li

    I know some will say otherwise, but I find mine mostly useless. In my experience, once a system's built, it's staying that way. If you're the type that wants to do a ton of little mods over the lifetime of your box, I guess the flexibility to remove the mobo is nice. But it's not worth paying...
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    Comparison: Antec vrs. Lian Li

    Sonata = free Antec PSU. I shelled out almost $100 for my True480 on top of my $150 PC-65, and although they're nice, I'd take the Sonata and save the money if I were to do it over again. My vote: Sonata.
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