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  1. I replaced the outside unit for about $1500 through Sears a few years ago. After I looked around, I found that I could have done alot better, but the damage was already done. For $3k, I could have replaced both the outside AND inside.

     

    I would get a 2nd opinion of what is exactly wrong. They can probably FIX it cheaper.

  2. I use them to transfer files between computers. It is much easier/faster than burning to cd/dvd and using those. They are very convienient. Now I only need to quit loosing them!

    As for how much will 1GB hold? It depends on what you want to put on there!

     

    $6.99 isn't a very good price for them. You can get 2GB (double the size) for that price all day long online.

  3. You may want to compare the different providers LOCALLY. Sprint/Nextel where I am located at doesn't get good service.

    Also, are you planning on using DATA? Blackberrys usually require a "special" add-on feature that could cost you $30+. And that's just for email.

     

    If you want to compare the phones available:

    http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/allcarriers.php

     

    If you are wanting cheap service, then I would suggest METROPCS. They have completely unlimited (voice, text, data) for $50 per line. (Compared to 99$ per line with the big names.) If you want to limit yourself to a certain amount of minutes, then it is cheaper still.

  4. Looks like they are both Bluetooth capable. This would mean a wireless headset that they could just "wear".

     

    I have a Blue Ant brand that I like very well. It is very small and also comes with ear clips so it can either fit in your ear (like ear buds) or sit on top of your ear. PLantronics and Motorola are both good brands.

     

    I know that almost every cellphone that I have bought in the past several years came with a wired headset, but I haven't bought an LG brand. Are you sure that they don't have a wired headset already?

  5. I have the Sony Alpha a300. It has the live view and is rated very well on this. It also has anti-shake technology inside the main body, so you can get a steadier shot. Sony bought the Minolta camera division several years ago and the old minolta lenses fit on it. I paid $600 with the "kit" lens.

     

    My sister bought the Cannon XSi a few months ago and loves it to death. She paid around $700 for it. It has live view also. But Cannon's anti-shake is in the lenses, which can cost over $1000 each. It seems to be about the same size as my Sony.

     

    My suggestion is to look at the brand of camera she prefers. Stick with that one. Generally, an upgrade on one of these cameras is to get a newer technology (like live view) or to get extra abilities (which most people don't use.) Also, since you are concerned about price, a 10 Megapixel camera will take high enough quality pictures to print a 8x10 photo. If you are wanting larger than that, then buy the higher Pixel cameras. Otherwise, you can get by with the lower resolution ones....therefore cheaper.

  6. Microcenter has the WD 1TB internal for $99 after (unfortunately) $20 in-store coupon right now.

     

    As we have seen this deal ALREADY...I'm hoping for slightly under that on BF or Cyber Monday.

     

    Now that I think of it..Where is the NEWEGG ad? Didn't Brad have it by now last year?

  7. I don't think anyone said that. I think we all agree that investing more in your existing system is not a good idea. I think most would agree that getting a Vista platform is the right solution. I think we all agree that such a platform will be available on BF but acknowledge that BF-like deals are available right now. Whether or not you should build a gaming PC right now seems to be the only thing there are different ideas about.

     

    Personally, I would need to save $50 or more to stand in line on BF -- leaning towards the or more. I think you can shop without passion and get at least as good a deal right now.

    I totaly agree! Invest in a new computer now. It doesn't have to be awesome or anything. The one suggested above should work fine. You CAN do the upgrades later. It isn't needed for it to work for you currently.

     

    There isn't anything wrong with Vista. It's just DIFFERENT!! If you have ancient (in the electronics sence) printers/scanners, then you won't be able to use them. That is about the only problem it really has. Just make sure you have plenty of memory.

     

    You can look at it this way: Upgrade your computer now. SPend $200. Next year when he wants a new game that is too much for your computer, you purchase one at $250-$300. Total spent in 2 years: $500

     

    OR

     

    Buy the new computer now. Spend $250-$300. Next year when he wants a new game....it works! 2-3 years from now you upgrade the computer in pieces at cheap prices.

    Total spent in 2 years: $250-$400

     

    Which would you prefer to do?

  8. Computer[/url] ($250+shipping)

    2) Video Card 9400gt ($60 after $10 rebate, free shipping)

    3) Power Supply ($50 after $20 rebate)

     

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    I wouldn't worry about the Power Supply or the Video Card. The integrated video will work fine for 99% of the games a 6yr old will play.

     

    I would pick up an inexpensive Computer and just go with it. A Vista computer needs 2GB of RAM. For a 6yr old, one of these plain-jane computers will work perfect. When they get old enough to need upgrades, it will be better just to get a new one then.

  9. Fry's is a very large electronics store. In my opinion, they have better deals all year round ompared to Best Buy. Best Buy's BF is marginally better.

    They are actually few, and far between. I think in the "Others" section would work fine for them, as they aren't everywhere as the other stores listed.

  10. Most electronics work fine out of the box. But what about those few faulty ones that sneak through the quality control?

    Most stores have decent return policies. Will you be able to exchange that expensive electronic item for another AFTER Christmas easily? Or will you end up having to go through the manufacturer?

     

    Should you TEST the item before you wrap it?

    Yes, you guessed it. I'm about to buy a gaming console for my son. But I DO need to make sure it works.....right?:cheesy:

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