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Alltrade Rotary Tool at Costco - opinions? - 16 years ago

Anyone purchased the one they've got on sale right now? While it's probably no dremel, I'm curious for opinions. Thanks, Z

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Alltrade Rotary Tool kit - 16 years ago

Has anyone tried the rotary tool set? I saw it today - but for another $6 off I'm tempted. Thoughts? Z

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ITunes weirdness - keeps opening?! - 16 years ago

So weirdness has attacked my ibook and I'm faced with a copy of itunes that has decided that it doesn't want to be kept down, or at least not be running. As I'm not a terminal guru, I don't know where exactly I can look to see what is causing it to continuously relaunch. I've got the volume logic extension running - but it has been installed long before this cycle of restarting began. Otherw

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Re: Anybody else in an Iditarod Fantasy League ? - 16 years ago

Fantasy league? Who needs it? I was there, at the start on Sunday! The start gate - Colorful locals - The current leader(!) a few seconds out of the start gate - Saturday afternoon - on Turnagain Arm -

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What about Last of the Red Hot Lovers? Also on DVD - 16 years ago

I don't know how it will compete with The World's Greatest Lover... but with Alan Arkin, can you really go wrong?

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Re: Why is Pepto-Bismol pink? - 16 years ago

BGnR - it was going to sound better - The rare earth element, Bismol, is pink in its native form. - even if it wasn't entirely true. The better question would be why is PB so thick? Z

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Re: Sonic Impact T Amp? - 16 years ago

Reading through the review - it says it can draw power from AA batteries or an AC adaptor... I think I'll grab one for fun and see what happens. Z

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Sonic Impact T Amp? - 16 years ago

Anybody ever heard of this thing or have one and can comment? The review is glowing and the price is hard to argue with - a couple of decent bookshelves and you're off - I dunno - I'm tempted. Cheaperish at target though with shipping ~$35 - - less another 10% with the occasional coupon. Temptedly - Z

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Fake model photography... for fun and maybe profit - 16 years ago

Just saw this in my reading and thought that the forum crew here might enjoy - (duh, this would help) take this: to this: Whee! Fun! Okay, I should go back to the lab now. Z

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Re: I received a 10,000 frame GROMAC - 16 years ago

I've been doing those for the past week - I had a 12,500 frame jobber the other day. Sigh.

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Re: Rumored new iPod - let the speculation begin. - 16 years ago

FINALLY! They're going to update Mac OSX for Handhelds from 6.23... it's been so buggy for so long. Sigh

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Re: Deal of Century on NEW 17" PB: $1799 - 16 years ago

But pRON - there's no sales tax in Alaska.

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Re: SanDisk 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo $85.19 AR @ amazon - 16 years ago

Damn you newt! Sucking me into deals like this...

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Re: Check applecare status - 16 years ago

Thanks much - will update if worthwile.

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Check applecare status - 16 years ago

Quick question - where do I need to go to check the status of the applecare on a used computer? Thanks - Z

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Re: We had a $21 billion surplus in January. - 16 years ago

But trisho - those things obviously aren't important!

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Re: Poll: What do you drive? - 16 years ago

1984 Trek 860 1990 Volvo 240 wagon, when it's too cold/icy

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Re: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7 MegaPixel digital camera $194.15 - 16 years ago

For a little change beyond an extra $96... I've read numerous things good for the Panasonic FZ5. 5 MP 12x optical zoom Good Image stabilization (important with long zoom if not using a tripod) Reviews - (also in black)

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Re: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7 MegaPixel digital camera $194.15 - 16 years ago

I think the S4 Nikon still sports a stylish swivel -

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Re: Nikon Coolpix 7600 7 MegaPixel digital camera $194.15 - 16 years ago

I think the S1 Nikon still sports a stylish swivel - <img src=";

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Re: CUSA Extended Warranty on a camera - yea or nay? - 16 years ago

Sadly, I don't have a doubling credit card - though I should. CUSA has the free printer after rebate - so I'm factoring in the resale of that - maybe I'm going high and should say $200 after costs. Brand new, in box, not a demo. Thanks for the thoughts - and that was kinda my thinking as well - but I hadn't decided for certain. Applecare with bad logic boards made for a 'free' new ibook for

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CUSA Extended Warranty on a camera - yea or nay? - 16 years ago

Alright - now to take tally of forum opinion on value of extended warranty on a new digital camera from CompUSA. Camera: Sony DSC-W7 Stock Warranty: 1 year, send to sony for service CUSA Extended Warranty: 2 years, can take to CUSA for repairs, supposedly faster, $30 Is it worth the extra $30 on an $180 camera - yea or nay?

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Re: Opinions: Sony DSC-W7 ? - 16 years ago

Yep - read those - and ended up just taking the plunge. 7mp versus the 5(?)mp for the W1. I think a few other little changes - but otherwise about the same. $250 out the door at CUSA after a $30 mail in rebate til 2/4. Add in an Epson R220 which is free after rebate, and figure +$60 after it's sale - net cost of $190 - which I can handle. Need to find me a mini tripod or make one of those wa

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Re: 24 the TV show . . . last night . . . no see . . . - 16 years ago

Well? I don't have the tape I don't have the TIVO I don't have it recorded to DVD I did watch the show last night - I guess it sucks to be you. Sorry! For! Trying! To! Be! Helpful!

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Re: 24 the TV show . . . last night . . . no see . . . - 16 years ago

Um... the brief recap on www.televisionwithoutpity.com, until they get their line-by-line, scene-by-scene summary typed up.

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Re: '98 Camry: Front end shocks & struts = $820??? - 16 years ago

As to how often replacement is necessary - from the factory, it depends on the car and the mileage. Call me biased, but I don't expect the struts in a Kia to last 91,000 miles - but that's only tangentially related to the question. Annnyway - if you are mechanically inclined, you can do this project yourself. That is, if the project needs to be done - and by your question, I'm assuming that

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Opinions: Sony DSC-W7 ? - 16 years ago

<helpfully moved to the proper forums>... I know, I know - there are reviews aplenty online and around - but what does the forum community feel about the Sony DSC-W7? Yes, slightly higher memory costs due to memory sticks - but otherwise - any hands on experience? Using or abusing the same printer deal as the Coolpix 5600 on the other site main page, I figure net cost to be around $20

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Re: Opinions: Sony DSC-W7 ? - 16 years ago

Damnit I'm moving back over to the proper forum. ;)

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Re: Opinions: Sony DSC-W7 ? - 16 years ago

Ohh... good analysis - an angle I hadn't thought of.

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Opinions: Sony DSC-W7 ? - 16 years ago

I know, I know - there are reviews aplenty online and around - but what does the forum community feel about the Sony DSC-W7? Yes, slightly higher memory costs due to memory sticks - but otherwise - any hands on experience? Using or abusing the same printer deal as the Coolpix 5600 on the other site main page, I figure net cost to be around $200. I'd like to get a Panasonic FZ5 - but don't

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