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  1. Leroy

    Speaker set-up...size or crossover setting??

    Since I've been trying out some newer recievers I'm wondering how the speaker size and selectable sub crossover points for the sub work. My old HK AVR300 only had speaker size settings. No distance, room size etc. settings. If you set speakers size to small, doesn't that pretty much dictate...
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    Receiver recomendations needed...

    Been on an upgrading tear lately and picking up the Sony KDF50WE655 LCD set, Athena Micra6 speaker set (down to $207 at BB, great deal!) to replace my mediocre Yamahas. Now my HK AVR 300's IR sensor has gone south, even the remote IR jack doesn't seem to be working. Which of course means that I...
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    Sony KDF50WE655, Good set? Good price?

    I'm in the market for a new set as my Mits 46807 is starting to get a bit wonky on me and the extended service plan providers are jerking me around (I paid for a 5 year plan, but the only recognize it as a 3 year-and thus expired-plan). I was looking at a few sets by Mitsubishi, Samsung...
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    PC wouldn't boot, and now can't install XP!!!

    Got a major problem. Installed a new motherboard/memory (ECS KM400 w/ 512mb DDR)for a friends PC. Moved all of his components over (1ghz Athlon, 40gb Western HD, Lite-on DVD burner, 32X CD-Rom, 64mb Kyro II video card, 56k modem and some crappy sound card). Here's the problem: Went to...
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    Motorcycle Price Negotiation? Need help!

    I'm thinking about buying a new Suzuki Marauder 800. The MSRP is $5999. How much haggle room is there with motorcycles? Is it a similar percentage as cars/trucks? I've already been approved for finanncing through Suzuki and have insurance lined up, but I'd still like to knock off a couple of...
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    Weee!! HD on my TV! Zenith 420.....

    Well, after much waiting the fact that the Superbowl and Daytona 500 will be broadcast in HD pushedme over the edge. I picked up an open box Zenith OTA tuner at CC for $200. They have them for $250 new, but all the stores were out. WOW! After I finally figured out how to get it to work...
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    GPS Recommendations

    I'm looking into getting a GPS unit for my vehichle. I've sort of narrowed it down to the Garmin 2610, Garmin Streetpilot III Deluxe, Garmin Ique PDA/GPS and the new one from Delphi (NA10000-11B1). The only experience I've had was with a Megellan unit in a Hertz rental car. I don't recall the...
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    Thinking about a GC-have a question though...

    With used GC's going for $70, I've been thinking about getting one when Rogue Squadron III comes out. Now, I already have an Xbox,DC and PC, and my fave genre is FPS's. I tried Metroid, but HATED the control scheme!! Are there any exclusive FPS's coming out forthe GC, and do any of the existing...
  9. Leroy

    Nascar-Phoenix Raceway, Anyone Been?

    Since there was some decent feedback on the Talladega thread I'm hoping to get some help on the Phoenix track. The only tickets left are on the backstretch. Highest rows being 15, lowest 6. I'me think either Section 5 (row 6) or maybe sections 40-50 (row 15). Anyone here been to a race there...
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    The Right Stuff and Once Upon a Time...availabilty at B&M's?

    Has anyone found these titles at Wal-Mart or Target? Wal-Mart had none of the titles and there website liste them as "out of stock". Target had Robin Hood in stock, but none of the other 2-disc releases (Giant and The Right Stuff weren't listed in their inventory, Once Upon..was listed but they...
  11. Leroy

    Digital Camera/Photography forums

    Need help finding Camera/Photography forums that may have a for sale/trade type of area similar to the Hardware/Software Sale and trade areas here. I'd like to sell my digital camera and some accesories, but really don't care to deal with auction sites. Thanks.
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    Cigar aficianados-Need Humidor help!

    Finally got around to getting myself a humidor for my growing cigar collection (had been keeping most in plain cigar boxes). I keep reading conflicting methods on how best to hydrate the humidor before I can use it. Some say place a sponge/shotglass/small bowl with distilled water for a few...
  13. Leroy

    Finally have a turntable..how to care for my vinyl???

    After about 13 years without a turntable, I finaly broke down and picked one up (a cheapie Audio-Technica). I have about 15 LP's that I've had since the early 80's (even an LP of my first junior high band concert, me and my bad trombone!!) My question is concerns cleaning and care of my LP's...
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    NFL2K3-Houston Texans and Reliant Stadium????

    Can any NFL2k3 owner help me out here? I picked up the game today for $19.99 today and had a question before I open it. I know that the Houston Texans are in the game, but is it their actual roster or a dummy one? Also does it feature Reliant Stadium and its Retractable roof? Thanks...
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    Now I know why Amtrak will fail......(long)

    :..because their sevice absolutley stinks!!!! Just got back from my trip to California(to climb Mt Whitney) and Las Vegas. Me and my bud decided to try something different for out adventure travels: the train. What a HUGE:thumbsdown: mistake! If anyone might wonder how Amtrak could be in so...
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    EAX, EAX HD and surround in games???

    During my recent round of upgrades I picked up a Soundblaster Live! Digital 5.1 card. I've got a couple of games that support EAX (GTA3 and Soldier of Fortune 2). In GTA3 I only get 4 channel surround, while in SOF2 I get 5 channel. I've got Creatives Inspire 5300 5.1 speaker set hooked up to...
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    Abit KT7-Raid and 1.2GHz Athlon TB??

    Just wondering if anyone here can help on this. I have the KT7-Raid m/b with an 800MHz Duron right now. I'm wanting to upgrade to a faster Athlon T-bird processor. Here's the problem. My manual says the board supports up to 1GHz Athlon w/100MHz FSB plus it supports 200MHz Alpha EV6 bus(??)...
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    Do I have a lemon on my hands?? (long)

    Here's the story: I bought a 2002 Ranger Edge (V6, Auto)on April 20. Just a few days and 300 miles later I have an error light start blinking. It's my O/D light that signals a transmission problem. I take it in and after 5 days they deterine that it was a low transmission fluid level and...
  19. Leroy

    Link Cable games for Xbox?? (other than Halo)

    With all the new announcements at E3 of new and and long awaited games, will any multi-player games be suporting link play? I've read all I can about Brute Force and Unreal Championship but can find no mention of support for this underutilized peripheral(sp?). So far the only other game I know...
  20. Leroy

    Coolest thing to do with 1 day in L.A.??

    I'll be heading out to California for a week in August. Me and a bud are going to climb Mt Whitney, go to Death Valley, head out to Vegas and then we will have about an entire day L.A. (our train doesn't depart until 10:30pm). What would be something cool for a couple of guys in their 30's to...
  21. Leroy

    Can I return my new truck???

    Just wondering. I just bought a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 4X2. I put about 350 miles on it and my transmission got kinda wonky on me(I got a warning light too). So I took it in to the dealer to have it checked out. I'm hoping I'm not stuck with a lemon. I know about the Lemon Law here in Texas...
  22. Leroy

    Anyone live in Salt Lake City? Help me out!!

    Just wondering if anyone here lives in Salt Lake City and can maybe help me out. There's a company that's reporting bad credit info on my credit report that I need to dispute. They are based in Salt Lake City but, conveniently don't have a phone number listed on the report. If anyone that...
  23. Leroy

    Phantasy Star 1-3 for GBA!!

    Read this over on Gamespot. Sounds great to me:D
  24. Leroy

    GBA Glare-Anyone try this?

    Saw this on a gaming forum but no one had tried it yet. There must be something similar available here. FIXED LINK!! http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=795&
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    Doom for GBA??

    I've been having trouble locating this title. Anyone spot it at any B&M's? I've checked out Best Buy, Wal-Mart and K-Mart but no dice.
  26. Leroy

    Sex and the City-1/20 [spoilers] WTF!!

    Anyone else catch this past weekends episode? I can now officially not stand Carrie. How can she screw Aidan over again? Then if you watch the preview Mr. Big makes an appearance next week, I wonder if they will end up together somehow. Otherwise a decent episode with everyone else's...
  27. Leroy

    Friends-Joey and Rachel episode speculation...

    I'm surprised there hasn't been any discussion on this. I'm really hoping this is a misdirection ploy to get people to watch. Joey and Rachel together=me not watching hte show anymore. I don't really think Joey would do that to Ross but who knows.
  28. Leroy

    Interact Xbox controllers $18.75 at Radio Shack

    For those who might be interested. These controllers are on sale at Ratshack. All their game accesories (PS2, GC, Xbox are 25% off). Although not my first choice for a controller, it's probably the onlyt way I'll get to fill all 4 controller ports for multi-player games at a reasonable price...
  29. Leroy

    Pelican "Trick" controller for Xbox?

    Saw this today at Circuit City for $24.99. It has a "record" button that will memorize button combos that you can recall at any time(good for fighting games I suppose). The other main selling point is that it is smaller than the standard Xbox controller. Has anyone seen/tried this yet?. I...
  30. Leroy

    Nascar Thunder or Heat for Xbox?

    I've got Halo(Awesome BTW)and DOA3 and want to get one of the Nascar games. Which one is better. I know both have the full 43 car field, but which has the most real drivers and tracks and feature etc..?
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