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Old 01-20-2016, 06:53 AM   #21
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For a HTPC (i.e. Kodi/Plex)/kids computer this seems like a good deal for $134.99 + $5 shipping:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product...-001-_-Product

Product highlights:
Windows 10
passive cooling - no fan noise
bluetooth 4.0, hdmi, one usb 3.0, one usb 2.0, microSD slot
802.11ac card included
software that allows you to use an ipad as a screen
battery that lasts up to 4 hours (can move it between screens without powering it off or use it on the road with an ipad)
fingerprint reader

Disadvantages:
no wired Ethernet port (would have to buy a Ethernet to USB adapter)
32GB of eMMC flash memory and 2 GB RAM (both not upgradable)
It can handle games like Minecraft, but any newer generation games it will struggle with

Reviews:
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/kangaroo...view-3204.html
http://www.gamecrate.com/reviews/rev...sktop-pc/12032
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Old 01-24-2016, 12:04 PM   #22
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$60 for a 128GB USB 3 stick isn't necessarily a smoking deal but considering how tiny this one is I thought it was pretty good: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00YFI1EBC
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Old 01-24-2016, 01:03 PM   #23
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They are also having a pretty good sale on high performance SD and TF cards, for all the photographers out there...
https://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=gbps_tit...P7F54TPN2P860M
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They are also having a pretty good sale on high performance SD and TF cards, for all the photographers out there...
Oh FFS. Out comes the wallet.
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Old 01-24-2016, 05:20 PM   #25
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Old 02-08-2016, 11:20 AM   #26
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http://www.amazon.ca/TripMate-Wirele...+travel+router

$23.99 for a wifi travel router. Put it in your car and have a wifi drive to entertain the passengers for hours.
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Big EA sale on the PSN store today. NHL 2016 and Madden 2016 for 67% off. Plus lots of other deals. Ends today.
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Old 02-08-2016, 12:11 PM   #28
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$23.99 for a wifi travel router. Put it in your car and have a wifi drive to entertain the passengers for hours.
Maybe I am missing something, but in a vehicle, how is this any different from hotspot on your phone?
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Old 02-08-2016, 12:22 PM   #29
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Maybe I am missing something, but in a vehicle, how is this any different from hotspot on your phone?
I am mainly planning on using it to plug in a USB drive to share videos to everyone in the car. No need to load my phone up with all the videos.
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https://security.google.com/settings.../secureaccount

Run through this today and get a free 2GB upgrade to your Google account. Very quick and easy!
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Not really tech, but these are fantastic:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B016...A2JJ3IYI8VBFMU
and a good deal right now. Bulletprroof and strong, great for working out knots. Had one for years.
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Old 02-09-2016, 09:12 AM   #32
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http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/...cWYRd1d_l0g)()

Great price for that laptop
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Old 02-12-2016, 08:19 AM   #34
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Samsung EVO 2.5" SSDs are at a good price at Best Buy

It appears the prices are continuing to drop for these type of SSDs, though.

$79 for the 120gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f040a517f2en02

$99 for the 250gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...5019c8689cen02

$189 for the 500gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...6e7b4ede76en02
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Samsung EVO 2.5" SSDs are at a good price at Best Buy

It appears the prices are continuing to drop for these type of SSDs, though.

$79 for the 120gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f040a517f2en02

$99 for the 250gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...5019c8689cen02

$189 for the 500gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...6e7b4ede76en02
Must... excuse self to credit card debate thread.
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Individual Google Play Music subscriptions are 50% until the 15th. You can stack up to 5 years and works for the grandfathered $7.99/mth pricing. Rest of the details are on RFD.

https://play.google.com/music/gift?u=0#

Also anybody have any suggestions on why there's no album art for anything lol...
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Samsung EVO 2.5" SSDs are at a good price at Best Buy

It appears the prices are continuing to drop for these type of SSDs, though.

$79 for the 120gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f040a517f2en02

$99 for the 250gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...5019c8689cen02

$189 for the 500gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...6e7b4ede76en02
Yeah I remember someone predicting that SSDs would be dropping in price. It's about the only computer tech that is dropping with our Canadian dollar as it is and it is a good deal.

I picked up the 250GB for the same price when I built a new computer from the Boxing Day deals.
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Old 02-13-2016, 08:49 AM   #38
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Also anybody have any suggestions on why there's no album art for anything lol...
I see album art for all the songs I listen to on Google Play.
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Samsung EVO 2.5" SSDs are at a good price at Best Buy

It appears the prices are continuing to drop for these type of SSDs, though.

$79 for the 120gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...f040a517f2en02

$99 for the 250gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...5019c8689cen02

$189 for the 500gb
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...6e7b4ede76en02
It says $119 for 250GB
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Old 02-14-2016, 10:21 AM   #40
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It says $119 for 250GB
Yeah it was a limited time offer. Changed the price back up.
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