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    Mount Nexus 7 in Dash?

    So I'm wondering whether it would be a good idea to mount a nexus 7 in dash to replace the radio. I'm assuming I'll have wifi available via my actual phone. And that they can link via bluetooth so I can do hands free calling. - GPS will work with only wifi provided by tethered phone? - Speaker...
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    dSLR thread

    Nikon didn't announce the D7000 replacement at photokina that I suspected was coming this year. Instead we get the D600 which is a Full frame @ $2000. That is too expensive for me. I've got about $1000 saved and could go a little higher. The D7000 price right now is really tempting. I...
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    My Toshiba laptop's HDD Protection program keeps getting disabled

    I thought this feature was either built into the hard drive or not. Software on the PC would not be required. But my recollection is from the IBM hard drive implementation.
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    Android Software Development

    I only did hello world type apps to try out the sdk.
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    Electric Cars

    The volt's major problem is garage anxiety. The fact that I don't have one is why I didn't consider it when leasing. That and I don't lease anything over $250/month.
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    Plumbing

    So the lesson is flush twice? I remember seeing an article which had a video of the toilet manufacturers testing their toilets. It was mostly concerned with getting the waste out of the toilet, not with the line like that video.
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    Something Random

    Is it possible to route only some traffic through a VPN? Say have remote desktop and IE go over the VPN but chrome go through local wireless?
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    SoHo Gigabit Router?

    Supposedly the new airport is good. I saw a review from gizmodo. I have the netgear WNDR4500 and like that. Most here I think recommend a more DIY solution though.
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    New phone time

    I was actually responding to Merc. He was talking about One X on sprint which is the LTEVO versus the S3. Both have microSD slots. The main difference would be removable battery in the S3.
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    New phone time

    LTEVO has a microSD card slot. I just put a 32GB card in and between that and the almost 10GB it came with I don't think I'll have any need to change it.
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    Laptop Recommendations?

    How about just a decent resolution IPS display?
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    Laptop Recommendations?

    So the new apple macbook pros are out. And their is a retina display option which is an IPS display at 2880x1800. Is there anything comparable to that display in a wintel laptop? Either released or announced?
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    Windows Phone 7

    HTC I think was big for the last version of windows mobile. There was a version of the EVO that was windows mobile that I think was popular. Microsoft's move is surprising and may stir anti-competitive waters.
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    New phone time

    I consider the HTC Evo 4G LTE / LTEVO / One X on sprint better than the S3. Mostly based on the screen and the actual camera button. And that kickstand. My only concern was the not easily removable battery. The past few days with it have alleviated that concern as I end the day with 75%...
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    New phone time

    Double post
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    New phone time

    Got the HTC EVO 4G LTE saturday at Best Buy. It is really nice. Battery has been great, not even close to drained at the end of the day sunday. Pictures look great on the phone. Display is really quite good. I can't seem to use the camera button through the case effectively so I'm returning...
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    New phone time

    Good for you time. Hope you enjoy it. Now for those based in the US what are you doing with the older phones? Should I take the best buy $50 credit or try to sell it myself? This is for HTC EVO 4G.
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    New phone time

    The HTC EVO 4G LTE on sprint which is basically the One X with a different shell has the micro SD slot. I just don't know why they didn't go the extra mile and make the battery removable too.
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    New phone time

    The HTC EVO 4G LTE on sprint which is basically the One X with a different shell has the micro SD slot. I just don't know why they didn't go the extra mile and make the battery removable too.
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    New phone time

    I'm in same boat, contract is up, considering new phones. Considering HTC One X equivalent on sprint. But I can't get over the non-removable battery. I mean after a year, you have to replace these batteries. Is there a difference in display between the nexus and S2 that would help you decide?
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    Grippy pad!

    These seem fine to have you phone on it flat in the car but not useful as a vertical mounting place or am I incorrect? Perhaps placed over the speedometer I could mount my phone and use the GPS?
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    Best movie you've seen

    I probably won't get to see avengers till next weekend, too many things packed in this one.
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    Something Random

    I'll be in LA next week. Let me know if you want to meet up.
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    dSLR thread

    If it was video, you'd think she would be holding the phone sideways.
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    Laptop Recommendations?

    There are three laptop screen options for the T520. 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlight AntiGlare, with Wireless WAN Antenna 15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlight AntiGlare display, with Wireless WAN Antenna [add $50.00] 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) LED Backlit AntiGlare display, with Wireless WAN...
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    Laptop Recommendations?

    I just think desktops are dead. Really I can't recommend them at all. I know they are cheaper. I don't think that makes up for the downsides. So ignoring the initial budget estimate I gave, what would be the decent laptop recommendations? Which lenovo models? Consider HP or Dell? Time, your...
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    Laptop Recommendations?

    I need some recommendations for laptops say $600. This will be the primary computing device for the family. I was thinking core i5 and at least a 15" screen. Probably won't travel much, be used primarily in the house. Needs to be able to take a bit of abuse as younger kids may be using. I found...
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    Folder encrytion softwares

    Do you have to put in the password each time you access that folder or when windows launches?
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    The death of Best Buy

    What products specifically are you concerned about? TVs and appliances can be had elsewhere. Computers can be bought at Staples. Cameras can be bought at Target/Walmart. I don't believe the news. I think retail stores fail when they overreach and then fail to cutback.
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    Something Random

    You don't have to disable the 2.4Ghz, just give the 5Ghz a different SSID. I have mine named RickardsHome and RickardsHome5G. The blu-ray is set to the 5Ghz. Everything else is the 2.4Ghz. If you give them the same SSID then I think the device will pick what it thinks is best.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    We ordered our 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport and didn't pay MSRP. Well we didn't order it exactly but put a deposit down on one they had coming in the next month.
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    CRISIS 8

    Yes this video is definitely closer to an hour than ten minutes. I think it is the usual mix of partial truth with exaggeration to sell you something. You'd definitely have to research his claims and reliability with past predictions before investing. My thoughts on China are a bit different. I...
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    Something Random

    The way happy meal toy distribution worked back in the day was as follows. It is probably still the same. What happens is that the toys are broken down into weeks. Week 1 gets x toy, week 2 y toy and so forth. Generally it was 4 - 8 weeks, with two toys per week (one boy - one girl). And...
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    Something Random

    You can just buy the toy at mcdonalds. Well you could about 20 years ago when I worked there. You should ask them when they get their shipments, it is usually the same day each week. And yes, asking to speak to a manager and having the manager hold some for you is a good idea.
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    The new iPad - iPad 3

    This new Ipad is definitely tempting. I don't really have a personal laptop, just the work one. If I had one of these, I would leave the work laptop at work. I'm not sure if I could use it for the photo processing. But it's screen is probably better than my LCD monitor in terms of lighting and...
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    Xmarks/ Foxmarks is shutting down

    Chrome has the new profiles feature. You can configure each profile for a google account. On my home computer we have my wife's and my profiles setup that way. You can tell which profile you are in by the icon in top left...
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    Xmarks/ Foxmarks is shutting down

    I use the sync built-in to chrome. Works fine. Tied to your google account.
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    The limits of SSDs

    I always thought SSDs were just a transitional technology till they worked out RAM that saved state?
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    dSLR thread

    Looks like I'll be able to get a Nikon D7000 this summer. I think they are releasing the D7100 this year though. Anybody know when or have any information on it.
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    Harmony Remote

    Called verizon and they are going to swap the dvr & remote. Hopefully that resolves the problem. I looked at the harmony remotes but the low end model that was $30, didn't have backlit keys. Seems odd. The $60 one got bad reviews for disconnect issues that seemed related to the battery...
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    Harmony Remote

    So our verizon remote sucks. The buttons don't respond well. New batteries help but for a short while. I was looking at the harmony remotes but they seem insanely expensive. What do you recommend? Complain to verizon and ask for a new remote? Buy a harmony on ebay?
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    How to deal with wind chill?

    Exton, PA 19341
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    Mobile email

    For gmail there is the stock gmail app, for exchange there is touchdown. For other e-mail I agree the apps kind of suck. I tried K9 (for exchange) and gave up because I couldn't get it working. From what I remember the UI was non-intuitive.
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    How to deal with wind chill?

    We had snow here in PA a couple weeks ago I think. I predicted at the time it would be the last snowfall of the season.
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    Linksys E4200 134.99 at local Costco

    The netgear WNDR4500 has been great. Easy setup, using the 50ft cables I bought (one to the verizon router, one run to the basement office). I mounted it just above the door frame in the hallway leading to the basement. So it is on the 1st floor roughly in the middle of the house. While the...
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    Android phones: Tips, tricks?

    I wonder if you could just use a bluetooth thing for track control and just attach it to the steering wheel? Audio still coming out of the headphone jack?
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    Android phones: Tips, tricks?

    What type of integration do you want?
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    Headphones and static discharge

    I bought these headphones. They don't seem to exhibit the issue so far. It has only been a few days though. They are definitely different as they go more into the ear. More bass too.
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    Google Apps For Your Domain

    google 1&1 and google apps and there is a ton of negative stuff. So I'm not looking to stay with them. I'm not really interested in doing the dns stuff somewhere else, like zoneedit. I'd like to just have one company as registrar and dns that doesn't suck. I think namecheap was recommended...
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    Google Apps For Your Domain

    So continuing this thread... As currently setup I have 1&1 for a registrar, dreamhost for a webhost, and google for mail/calendar/etc. I don't really have a need for a web host anymore and paying $120 a year for it seems like a waste. So I thought I'd cancel dreamhost and just change the 1&1...
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