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Build or buy desktop rig?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:36:50 -0500

Discussion
Desktop Computers
So, let's discuss which is the better option -pros and cons. How hard is to assemble PC? Can be relied upon already assembled PCs from online magazines? Which option is cheaper?

What is .ICEauthority and how do I fix it?

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:34:40 -0500

Question
Operating Systems, Linux, Ubuntu 11.04
For the last few weeks every time I try boot to Ubuntu 11.04 I have been getting the following error:

Could not update .ICEauthority file /home/username/.?ICEauthority

I gather it is a file of importance, but the other users on the system have not been getting the error...

Amazon is supposedly unveiling Kindle tablet, what do you expect it to be?

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:16:34 -0500

Discussion
Tablets, Amazon
Rumors suggest a new, reasonable priced tablet will be unveiled at Amazon.com press conference in a couple of days. It seems possible, although unconfirmed from Amazon so far.

If it happens, what do you think it will be specs-wise, bearing in mind it will cost about $250?

LCD vs Plasma, which of the two is better?

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:14:07 -0500

Discussion
TVs
Hello, I'm on the market for a new slim TV, but with so many options it is hard to choose, especially when I don't know which of the two tech should I get. Plasma or LCD, which of the two is better?

What is NFC chip and which phones have/will have it installed?

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:13:22 -0500

Discussion
Cell Phones
Ok, so I hear a lot about phone=wallet and stuff, but how's that going to work? How about the supported places you can actually use it?

HD Players

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:02:39 -0500

Discussion
Digital Media Players
Playing HD movies or Bluray is not too difficult for HTPC/ desktop/ laptop with good configurations, but to me, using HD players is still the best & cheapest method to fully integrate and support with other peripherals as a whole to create a home theater system. Commonly, those peripherals are TV, amply,...

Apple will be holding an event 4-th of October, iPhone 5 unveiling or not?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:49:55 -0500

Discussion
Cell Phones, Apple, iPhone 4s
Next media event that Apple will be holding is coming soon - on October 4. I've read tons of speculation and rumors about the next iPhone device(s) and still nothing indicates what exactly will be announced.

What do you think the new CEO Tim Cook will present? A completely redesigned iPhone...

s-lcd technology

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:48:43 -0500

Question
Cell Phones, HTC, Rhyme
what is s-lcd technology

What do you think of Nikon's new J1 mirrorless camera?

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:41:52 -0500

Discussion
Cameras, Nikon, 1 J1
What do you think of these new Nikon cameras J1 & V1? I'm quite interested in the cheaper one, the J1, because it is probably time for me to change my point-and-shooter with something slightly advanced and more powerful. Any thoughts?

Choosing notebook speakers

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:14:36 -0500

Discussion
Home Theater & PC Speakers, Edifier, MP300 Plus
Hello, I'm tired of the mediocre sound of my notebook and started looking for a compact set of speakers that I can leave permanently on my table. Does anyone know if the Edifier MP300plus (a.k.a Aurora) is any good? Its pretty compact and is a 2.1 design.