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  1. Howell

    SSDs - State of the Product?

    I suppose the thermal cycling to the SSD chips would be no greater risk than the cycling to the controller board on a spinning drive. IIRC, a spinning drive is fed 12V for the motor and 3?...5? V for the controller board. How much power is fed to an SSD?
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    I like those wheels, Handy.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Oooo, that'll make your cube go real fast!
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Besides, that money can buy a lot of stickers.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    +1
  6. Howell

    Happy St Jean-Baptiste Day

    time, are you indigenous?
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    Stupid Google Tricks

    They really meant room number instead of room.
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    Stupid Google Tricks

    Fun! I found the bulding and approximate floor within 30 sec using a single tool but I got stumped after that.
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    Audio Configuration Question

    HDMI to DVI converter with audio?
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    Audio Configuration Question

    Split the hdmi signal in two then convert it analog.
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Thanks for the heads up DB! The window on the wall facing the screen is ..... french doors. But they face east, are tree-shaded and we are usually only watching at night anyway. I'll keep the Xbox release schedule in mind if only to pick up and older model cheaper. :)
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    KB2720211

    Wouldn't have helped me. I installed manually. Server back up after reinstall of wsus and database.
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    This one seems pretty good for my space; my actual maximum width is 45.6. Nobody but Samsung (not Panasonic, LG) lists a 50" on their corporate site. And it is hard to find the Samsung 50s for sale. This one is good right? I'm just not sure how Cosco works particularly over the web...
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Can you quantify decent with a degree measurement? I suspect I might need 100-120 deg.
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Plasma is looking pretty attractive. It sounds like the major drawbacks are power consumption and heat. True?
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Thanks all. What is a normal effective viewing angle side to side? Does one technology do significantly better with this.
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    So this 46" Samsung is in the LCD section while they have a seperate LED section. Am I to assume that it is CCFL lit even though it is not listed in the specs? http://m.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN46D630M3FXZA
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    I figured someone else would have already solved this problem or at least know what system I would have to use, thanks for the input. What do you guys think of this gadget? I'm still trying to figure out the give and take on LCD/LED/Plasma, refresh rates (60/120 ok, 960Hz wtf?),...
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Thanks Bozo, we typically watch movies and stream Amazon. I have an HDTV anntenna for local programming but it's not a particular focus for us. I also plan to add on an Xbox with kinect soon.* Smartasses, the lot of you. :)
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    hehe. If I have to do a manual search which 5 manufacturers should I start with?
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    Best TV for a 44" wide space

    Time for me to get a TV. The fiance wants it so I'm a gonna get it. ;) I still have not had a chance to read up on what technical specs I should get if I could get it but my biggest problem is finding a range that will fit the space. If my calculations are correct I can fit a 50" diagonal TV in...
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    I'm getting married in October.

    Yay!
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    And the 2012 award for most egregious use of a proprietary interface goes to...

    I don't accept the characterisation of gouging. I accept that there are people out there who willingly pay the requested price for the device offered. So based on your characterisation, you are saying one good gouging deserves another. Or gouge if you have to to keep up?
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    Cycling

    Entering my basement is like going to a house party with Shelob.
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    KB2720211

    Anyone fighting with this SOB like I am? Totally killed my WSUS database.
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    low-end laser printers these days?

    I wonder if the refiller market has starter sized toners. It took me a few years to use up the starter size as well.
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    And the 2012 award for most egregious use of a proprietary interface goes to...

    I do not think a marketplace marked by competitive gouging is a good thing.
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    Cycling

    Looks nice and clean.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Bummer. My VW wheels would rest on part of the hub and all you had to do was align the holes and insert the bolts.
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    Sept. 19th is "Talk like a Pirate Day"

    I saw no pirates while in the Caribbean. Disappointed.
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    Need a Wireless

    Is the downstairs one large room? How many walls/ceilings is that?
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    Cycling

    Take care of yourself. Is that cadence pattern normal for you?
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    Tool utilizing BITS

    BITS Also supports queuing and priority. If you have gargantuan files to move, may periodically lose an Internet connection, do not particularly care how quickly it happens, and do not want your local computer bandwidth affected. I think basically anywhere you would use a throttle-enabled...
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    Are there any Issues with Lenovo B560?

    Ditto.
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    Tool utilizing BITS

    BITS constantly monitors used bandwidth and throttles its own data transfers to only use idle bandwidth. It also supports suspend and resume. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_Intelligent_Transfer_Service While BITS is usually used for Windows Updates it might be worthwhile to use it...
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    Something Random

    I will be out of the country scuba diving with sharks beginning next weekend. If I do not return, don't worry about feeding the fish. :)
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    New phone time

    My coworkers have been satisfied with the Razor Maxxes they got recently. The smart actions seem powerful and useful.
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    Something Random

    I am now a certified open water scuba diver.
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    Something Random

    All the time.
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    HD capacity to double by 2016

    So you're looking forward to 10G wireless then?
  41. Howell

    Grippy pad!

    Like I said. :lol:
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Yep. Plus $10 for the TBN which I was also interested in. You can get a test 6 pack for $19 per. In their current newsletter they are running tests on oil they bought on eBay. http://www.blackstone-labs.com/Newsletters/Gas-Diesel/April-1-2012.php
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    Grippy pad!

    Know your market and adjust if you can.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Nope. Just whatever random 5w20 stuff the mechanic has for normal changes. It's a good shop so I'm sure it's decent stuff even if dino. As far as they are planning I'm changing it every 3700. The most miles I've put on an oil change was 10.5k but the analysis breakdown indicated I could try for...
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    Cycling

    The heart rate monitor should be helping you regulate effort.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Well yeah I have a Honda K20. It was difficult to find reports on the Audi engine. My manual calls for changes at 3k ish. Honestly an expensive oil change spread out over months is not that big a deal.
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    The storageforum Audi S4 Thread

    Due to my blackstone labs reports I know I can run fairly generic 5w20 for 12000 miles before a change. I change at 10k to fit with my normal service intervals.
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    Cycling

    The horse that wants to run back to the barn is a usually a bad thing. :)
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    Nichia Develops 60 Lumen Per Watt White LED

    Literally. Maybe. You have been eliminated.
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    Cycling

    Why do you want a quick release again?
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