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    divx to dvd converter for mac

    I think iMovie can do it. Toast can definitely do it and will burn it straight to a disc as well. But I don't rate the encoding times, takes forever. ffmpegx is probably your best bet.
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    Best paid IT job

    I'm on 24 doing support, but then there's only two of us and between us we're looking after about 300 computers (laptops included), phones (mobile and landline), exchange, sql server and access accounts. We've just had a developer in on 650 a day writing C#. He was about 55+ and knew his stuff...
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    Apple iPhone due date?

    http://www.apple.com/iphone/ads/ Simple and effective. Very nice.
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    Apple iPhone due date?

    Not to mention apple will look after this. There will be software updates that will require you don't need to replace the phone. The potential for apps is so much greater than any other phone because of the underlying OS.
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    widescreen?

    I'd love the extra space with the dell, and it would suit my needs running apps on the desktop. But my main gripe about the gaming, is if I'm sitting a foot from the screen, surely everything I'm looking at is just massive? Would I constantly be tilting my head to sides to take everything in...
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    widescreen?

    I'm stuck between the NEC and Dell 24... What's better, image quality or bigger scree/res?
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    Cable modem works when connected to router, but not when connected to the PC

    I use to have a problem whereby you have to register the PC's Mac address with the provider before connecting it to the modem otherwise it wouldn't provider Internet. If you've previously used your router, then it's registered that Mac address. Try calling them up (Virgin... NTL/Telewest) and...
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    help with a spec plz

    oops! Erm, what's the best cooler? I've always thought the zalmans looked nice, although that's obviously no indication of its ability! Preferably I'd like things to stay quiet...
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    help with a spec plz

    Hi all, I've got about 2k to spend on a new build, but a little out of touch with todays gear so all advice greatly appreciated! This will be mainly a gaming rig, but also used for dev work running sql server in virtualisation, and the odd movie or two. I need to get the dell 24, so...
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    advice on boards please

    hi there, building a PC very soon, but i'm undecided on the board of choice. these are the 4 of highlighted (what's the difference with the last two?), ASUS A8N32 SLi Deluxe NF4 SLI DFI LanParty NF4 SLI-DR EXPERT DFI LanParty NF4 SLI-DR DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D i'll be using a...
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    Gainward 7900 gt 512mb

    hmm xfx gtx for 380, or 40 quid lower and get a gt7900 with same memory and the potential to mod it... what do we reckon the hs/f is like on that baby too? worth keeping or an upgrade to a vf900 or something?
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    changed mind, help me re-spec!

    hmm, wondering about swapping the GTX for the 512MB 7900GT by Gainward... Guess until reviews start popping up there's no way to tell the difference in speed
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    changed mind, help me re-spec!

    cheers for advice guys getting the opteron for the dual core reasons, and yes because you can oc that badboy to beyond an x2. just makes sense to me... hs/f, i'm undecided. i don't want my system to be loud, so i'm looking at the Zalman CNPS9500-LED Aero Flower, just wondering though if...
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    changed mind, help me re-spec!

    after much consideration, i can't be arsed with a sff. haven't really seen a decent mobo for it, and after a lot more reading i know i'll have much more fun with a tower! plus i want to game the best i can afford, so without further ado some advice would be lovely :) CPU - AMD Opteron 64 165...
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    which mATX board?

    Hi guys, Building a SFF very soon, but am completely undecided on which board to take. I won't be taking advantage of the onboard graphics, I'll have a 7900GT for that. Now I've read a lot of good stuff about the Biostar Tforce, but does anyone know they'll be releasing a Tforce built on...
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    building a pc advice please :)

    **bump** nobody offer any advice? anyone know if the cooler will fit in the case? is there a better one that'll run cooler and quieter? cheers
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    building a pc advice please :)

    hi guys, i'm building a new comp after moving to mac a year ago for work related reasons. anyway, i miss my games so i've gotta get back into it so this powerbook is getting shipped out and i've got about £1300 to play with. oh, and i don't have to pay tax, this is going through the business :)...
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