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    Local or network stored files? WD Mybook Live?

    I wouldn't count on RAID as a backup solution for precious photos. Pay of an offsite backup ASAP. I use carbonite and backblaze and am happy with both of them. Last thing you need is 2 drives dying in a RAID 5 an you lose everything you really want.
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    What size tablet do you prefer?

    I'm pretty happy with the Ipad size. I've tried a couple 7" tablets and found them too small. I've also tried 2 Asus windows tablets (vivotab RT and vivotab Smart) and HATED the aspect ratio. They are far too wide so it's uncomfortable to type on the screen landscape and in portrait mode they...
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    Is using a W7 on a Mac though Bootcamp any different than using W7 on a PC?

    Just a thought you might want to check the new samsung series 9 too.
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    Is using a W7 on a Mac though Bootcamp any different than using W7 on a PC?

    I have heard some complaints that the apple drivers for the trackpad in windows aren't that great. I never really noticed much of an issue when I had a MBP but I've had multiple complain about it to me.
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    Thanks for the heads up! Order placed online and I'll be picking it up on my way home.
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    That 620watt psu will be good for the HD6950?
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    Already edited for the 620 watt and now I'm contemplating the extra $50 for a Corsair 400R
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    Just wondering what the issues are for the Antec 300? Other than that (current list is) ASUS PCE-N13 Wireless Network Adapter 802.11B/G/N Up to 300MBPS PCI-EXPRESS $23.98 LG GH24LS70 24X SATA Lightscribe Internal DVD Writer Burner DVDRW Optical Drive Black OEM $19.99 Mushkin Enhanced...
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    Another option (since lightroom is my first motivation so the videocard can wait) Intel Core i5 2500K Quad Core Unlocked Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 6MB 209.99 Gigabyte Z68A-D3H-B3 ATX LGA1155 Z68 DDR3 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 HDMI DVI SLI SATA3 USB3.0 Motherboard 129.99 Corsair XMS3...
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    Build advice - Review of what I've picked so far

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming/Photoshop/Lightroom 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $800-900CAD 3) Where do you live? Canada! 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word...
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    What's the WORST Apple product? (Past or Present)

    Iphone4 may have some issue, but seeing as I have a work issued blackberry the iphone4 land seems like a magical place of fairies and unicorns
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    What's the WORST Apple product? (Past or Present)

    First macbook airs Overpriced/Underquality/Underspeed The new airs though.. want want want.
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    New MacBook Pro's - Including Thunderbolt and Quad core cpu

    Picked up the base model new 13" pro last night My first mac and I gotta say I'm very pleased with it. I even want to skip a concert I'm going to tonight just to mess around more :)
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    Macbook Pro refresh next month?

    I was hoping for a resolution boost on the 13" (same as the mba has).. but i'm still buying one First macbook for me :)
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