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I have been looking at 30- and 34-inch widescreen HDTVs for about a month now. My room is about 11'x14' in my new apartment, and I am going to be upgrading from a non-HD 32" JVC. I like the widescreen aspect ratio, but 30" seems tiny to me. For 34", my options seem to be: Sony KV-34HS420...

I recently saw a Sony KV-34HS510 TV available on clearance for $1280. When I went to ask about it, the salesperson told me that only open box models were available (for about $1100). The dealer is reputable (Tweeter), but still, I'm hesitant to jump on this deal because it's open box. Any...

At E3, Konami showed the first videos of the new PS2 Castlevania title due out in November. The footage certain looks sweet, but I'm a bit disappointed that Konami didn't stick to a Contra:SS-like 2D look. Any thoughts? Preview w/ movies on Gamespot

I recently upgraded the power supply of my AthlonXP-based system to an Antec TruePower 430W. The new PSU is great and runs quietly, but now I'm eager to quiet down the rest of my system. The first place to start will be my CPU. I'm running an Athlon XP 1600+, using the retail heatsink and...

I've started to notice an unusual behavior when powering on my PC. I normally leave my PC on 24/7, but occasionally I have to power it down fully (when disconnecting cords, for instance). If I cold boot my PC, it almost always hangs in the middle of the boot process. When I hit the reset button...

While still mourning the lost of my beloved NextGen magazine, I have been desperately searching for a replacement of the same caliber. Although many on this forum have recommended the UK-based EDGE, it has been difficult to find here in the states, and the subscription price of £62.02 is a...

I'm in the market for a new DVD player, and I've heard great things about Panasonic's new line of players with the Faroujda deinterlacer. I was pretty much set on getting an RP82, but then I looked at the 5-disc CP72. From what I can tell, the CP72 is identical to the RP82 with the following...

I'm thinking about getting a digital camera this Christmas, but I don't know much about what to look for. I know that I should be looking at 2+ MP models and that a good optical zoom is important (as opposed to digital zoom). There are some great deals on the Kodak DX4330 going on now ($299...

Well, the final game from my Amazon.com PS2 bundle deal finally arrived last week. Much to my disappointment, the game (Contra) was CD-based as opposed to DVD-based. My PS2 has been having problems reading CD-based games for about 6 months now, and Contra was no exception. I put in the disc...

I'm really excited about this game, and it comes out this week, but gamerankings.com has no reviews listed! What gives?

I'm interested in picking these up, but the reviews I've read have been so-so. Any thoughts on either DVD from those who own them? Any word on special editions/re-releases?

Ever since my beloved NextGen went under, I've been desperately searching for a worthy, mature, well-written successor. I've heard a lot of good things about Edge, but I know that it's based in the UK. Does their coverage focus on the European market, or do they cover the US and Japan as well...

With cable going active in our apartment today, I'll be able to set up our new cable modem. The self-install kit comes with a CD, but I'm assuming all it does is configure your network settings and install a Comcast-branded version of IE. I'm more than comfortable configuring my network...

I want to write up a little LAN application for myself, and I have come across a seemingly simple function that I can't figure out. I want to pull a list of all the available file shares on my LAN. I want to write this app in C# if possible (Java is ok too), and I've looked into the...

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I'm moving into a two bedroom apartment next month, and my roommate and I are planning on getting a broadband internet connection (DSL or Cable). I already have a router that I can split the connection with. I'm wondering now about how to wire the apartment. Ideally, I'd like to have an...

I'm in the process of converting my CD collection to MP3s using EAC and LAME. The process has gone smoothly for the most part, but now I've come across a track (GNR Civil War) that will NOT rip. In Secure Mode, I get read and sync errors. In burst mode, the resulting MP3 has all sorts of...

I heard "Treetop Flyer" from this album on the radio earlier in the week and really enjoyed it. Is the rest of the album good? It's an OOP CD and consequently a bit tough to track down, but I'll put forth the effort if it's worth it.

Hi guys, As I'm looking for a new apartment to move into in the next few months, I was thinking about a more elegant solution for my home theater storage needs. I like the look of the DIY Flexi-racks (there are threads in the Hardware Archive about these). But the only problem I see is...

My girlfriend dug up her old Genesis 2 system the other day, and we found that the controller ports are working less than reliably. When searching for a replacement option, I found that there's actually a Genesis 3 model that came out not-so-long-ago. It's only $20 for a brand new system. The...

I recently watched PCU, and the end scene with George Clinton got me interested in checking out some funk CDs. Does anyone have recommendations for definitive funk albums? I really have no idea where to start.

PSM's preview of Sled Storm (next EA Sports Big title) mentions that it will feature 1080i support for HDTV owners. I'm surprised this is the first I've heard about this. This website seems to confirm it. Does this mean we'll be seeing more HD games on PS2 soon?

I'm preparing a presentation on non-lethal weapons, and I'd like to introduce the topic with a short movie clip about non-lethal weapons. Off-hand, I think Mystery Men featured NLWs, but I'm not sure in what capacity. Does anyone have any suggestions for movies featuring non-lethal weapons...

Link Removed As many of you know by now, Imagine Media closed down NextGen magazine in early December. Up until this point, we had no word from Imagine as to what replacement magazine we were going to get. Well, it looks like they've decided on a replacement ... PSM. I've never really looked...

Next Generation Console FAQ =========================== 1. Hardware Specifications 1.1 Playstation 2 1.2 Xbox 1.3 Gamecube 2. Essential Purchases This section describes what every gamer needs to buy when they pick up their new system. Today's systems are typically packaged with a similar set...

My girlfriend is looking to get a TV for her dorm room. She was looking at clearance 25" TVs, but I'm more inclined to recommend a smaller (20") higher-quality TV. Does anybody have any recommendations for smaller TVs? Your help is most appreciated.

I used to be an avid reader of GameFan magazine about 5-6 years ago. It had decent reviews, great screenshot quality and coverage of games nobody else paid attention to. I stopped paying attention to them once I discovered Next Generation, and it looks like they've vanished off the planet...

Ok, here's the story of my love/hate relationship with my JVC RX-888VBK. Its more of a rant, so feel free to move on if you're not interested. I have had this receiver for a little less than two years, and as a first receiver for a poor college student, it has served me well. Around last...