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    Looking at first HDTV purchase - Panasonic TC-P50C2 50" Plasma - opinions?

    You have a valid point but all fail when described to the wife. And I quote "Yea, and the movies cost 25 a piece!" She's got a point considering I find 95% of my movies at the pawn shop for about $2 each.
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    Looking at first HDTV purchase - Panasonic TC-P50C2 50" Plasma - opinions?

    I'm looking at this HDTV for several reasons: 1. The price is better than any 42-46" out there so why not go for the 50" 2. 720p is fine for me now as I only have a DVD player and don't plan on getting into bluray anytime soon(took me years to convince the wife about the TV) 3. Reviews seem to...
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    Playstation 1 = Great audio system?

    "I wonder if I should break it out. hahaha... this sounds so moronic." All pass that on to Stereophile, they must employ a lot of morons since they just did a write up on it this month. Check it out before you stick your foot in your mouth again.
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    Playstation 1 = Great audio system?

    After finding one SCPH-1001 and listening to it for several weeks I am pretty much sold. I picked up another unit for $6 plus trade from DVDs that I could not get rid of and an old Nintendo game I found free. It's actually in much better condition then the other 2 I have found and he has a 14...
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    USBTV is looking for participants. Read all about it.

    I received an email for participation but no product. Any others receive theirs?
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    The Ongoing Wal-Mart $4.88/$5.50/$5.88 Bargain Bin Thread

    I gave up on the dump bin many months ago. It is, quite literally, like sifting through a garbage bion with another poor fool across from you throwing disc over ther disc your trying to find. Then you find one and it's not supposed to be in the bin or there are no prices marked on it. IS IT...
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    Hellboy Collector's Set at Sam's Club!

    Yea, I found a few copies at my local Sam's. It's pretty much a national clearance assuming they received copies. From what I can tell if ou have a decent store they'll have them. If the store is a mess then......probably not. People are reporting that they are sometimes zstuffed in a box with...
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    Big Lots foreign/independent DVD blowouts: $2 and up!

    I picked up Homicidal, Another Meltdown, and 3-Way. There were a few others at the Chattanooga, TN store off of brainerd rd.
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    Superman Returns Busts - Superman & Lex Luthor (maybe) - $0.25 each @ Best Buy

    Found all 3 today but they are all at .99 cents. Still a great deal and they had plenty at my local store. I may pick up a few more as gifts.
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    Printer ink question !!

    There are 3 inkjet stores locally in my town. Cartridge City, Cartridge World, and Bamboozel. The cheapest is cartridge world at $5.95 a black cartridge. And that's for an Epson 770 and 880. They have worked flawless and don;t require you ro get anything refilled. That's where you are going to...
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    Who makes the best CUSTOM PCs? Would like to hear your experiences while I share mine

    In response to the blue screen. I haven't seen one of those since Windows 2000 professional. Did they start at any specific time, such as after an upgrade from Windows, or an update from a software vendor? MEMTEST is a good program that thoroughly tests the entire RAM memory. It's not a quick...
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    Who makes the best CUSTOM PCs? Would like to hear your experiences while I share mine

    In reference to the Dell issue. Form my experience I would stay away. They are proprietary from my experience. Of course, things change but they mostly stay them same. Save your money and spend it elsewhere unless you want a headache. Being able to expand the system was also an issue from what I...
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    Who makes the best CUSTOM PCs? Would like to hear your experiences while I share mine

    From my experience buying cheap has worked. I spend anywhere from $300-$700 everytime I upgrade. My last PC died after 6 years of heavy work. That was a low budget machine put together by some small computer company. I forget their name. That one died due to my own stupidity, too much dust in...
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    USBTV is looking for participants. Read all about it.

    I signed up as well. I hope they send me one as I am dying for this EXACT type of technology. This would work great for my application.
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    Minimum CPU/RAM for HTPC?

    I have an older system that I am thinking of turning into a HTPC but I believe the CPU is too slow. It is a 1.2 GHz AMD Athlon processor. I believe they can be overclocked but by how much I donlt know. I would need a video card for DVR and also have the ability to record HD OTA signals as well...
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    RIAA loses case against accused file-sharer

    Thanks Carl, that's just about what I was going to say. "but the only people you really hurt by not buying new CDs are the artists" Not true. I hurt the record companies. The artists are just collateral damage. But to be honest, I give more $$$ directly to the artists than any other...
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    Double dipping on CDs due to retailer-specific exclusive tracks?!

    It used to bother me but now I just find the "exclusive bonus content" on the NON-exclusive internet. I know that's "wrong" but so is selling out your fan base for an extra buck.
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    RIAA loses case against accused file-sharer

    "Go sue China already." Yea, not SH%T. They're losing billions a year in lost revenue and they go after a mom that has NO computer. It's stupid crap like this that pushes me away from buying new CDs. I buy 99.9% of my CDs used. They play jusy as well and cost a FRACTION of what they do in the...
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    NEW John Mayer album: Continuum (it actually SOUNDS good!)

    I heard him about a year ago on some live tracks and was BLOWN away. This KID was playing blues like he had for years and years. He was rough and not really sure of himself as a blues type artist. I can say that he has REALLY gotten better and I'm in for a sale. There are quite a few live...
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    Any vintage soild state fans here? Post pictures inside. I'll start first.

    I've recently been interested in Vintage stereos, speakers, etc. I was fortunate enought to find a Harmon Kardon 330c circa 1976-77 in mint condition at a local flea market for $20. I was looking for another system to put in my game room. Unfortunately the finances are terrible. So I figured...
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    SD Card question for MP3 player

    I put a 1GB card in an IPAQ 3850 when the manual stated that you could only go to 256 MB but then again I may have just got lucky.
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    F/S Criterions, Tins, OOPs, Disney, Giftsets etc

    Updated with more titles added.
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    Need help on 2.0/3.0 setup for apartment

    I picked up a pair of the Insignia's and can't be more impressed. They weigh about 13 pounds but are NOT shielded. I have mine on a set of speaker stands and they look great. They are very nice looking speakers and their soundstage is amazing. Go ahead and read some reviews. I've yet to hear a...
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    This may be CRAZY but I want your opinions.....

    If you want to go real cheap but impress the hell of them pick up 2 sets of the Insignia NS-B2111 at Best Buy. I picked up a set of the JBL E30's for my dad and was unimpressed. They sounded decent but not as good as I thought they would. These Insignias blow the JBL's out of the water with...
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    Insignia 6.5" *coaxial* bookshelf.......50 bucks a pair

    Well, I got a second pair and I am highly impressed. These have a great soundstage when placed correctly. They also get better with use. I have not heard a speaker that even comes close to this for less than $50. For those of you who don't want to even consider these, great, more for me. For...
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    HT in small room

    I picked up a set of the Insignias and have to say I am very impressed. Especially for $50 a pair - they simply cannot be beat for that price. The first set had a bad tweeter in one of them but the second set sounds great. I'm contemplating picking up another pair......
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    Insignia 6.5" *coaxial* bookshelf.......50 bucks a pair

    I picked up a set but one of the tweeters was dead out of the box. They're going back. I'll report back on the second pair.
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    F/S Criterions, Tins, OOPs, Disney, Giftsets etc

    Updated. Thanks.
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    F/S Criterions, Tins, OOPs, Disney, Giftsets etc

    Updated sold items. Adjusted prices. Thanks for all of the offers so far.
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    F/S Criterions, Tins, OOPs, Disney, Giftsets etc

    Updated sold items and adjusted the prices down once more. Open to any offers.
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