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    DEAD: Steam Link $19.99 @ Amazon 11/23/16 (Normally $49.99)

    This is a long shot but does anyone know if this works with the controller plugged into the host machine and not the steamlink itself? I have 360 wireless controllers on my pc right now. It's in a central enough location in the basement that they work fine within proximity of my tv's. It'd be...
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    CD players that can play FLAC/Apple Lossless/AIFF?

    Apple Lossless is really a stretch due to it's proprietary nature. I doubt any standalone player supports it. FLAC cd/dvd's were supported on a couple of flagship models of Bluray players. One that comes to mind is the the Oppo line...
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    Roku 4

    Isn't that the point of plex? It re-encodes on the fly so you don't have to worry about codec compatibility.
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    Sennheiser HD598 $95.00 - Amazon

    Thanks, in for one. I noticed the Q701 also mentioned earlier on in this thread are a similar discount on amazon (65%) making them only ~70 more. Would anyone be able to put into laymen(non-audiophile) terms what the difference is if any? Or whether or not they are worth the extra $? I did find...
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    Recertified 960GB M500 from Crucual.com

    Because at some point all of these drives supposedly had issues and were returned to Crucial. Are they fixed and properly working now? To the extent that Crucials testing methodology says so. What if the user was having a legitimate intermittent issue and Crucial wasn't able to replicate it so...
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    alienware I3 + 860 htpc gaming or steam os box. $330 AR

    Deal is back. Bumping this back up if you missed out the first time: http://slickdeals.net/f/8040075-alienware-alpha-compact-desktop-core-i3-4130t-500gb-hdd-4gb-ddr3-customized-gtx-860-xbox-360-controller-349-99-after-rebate-with-free-shipping URL slightly misleading as a change in the rebate...
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    Recertified 960GB M500 from Crucual.com

    Running 2 "recertified" drives in raid 0? You're a braver man than I.
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    Marantz receiver service claim denied

    I don't doubt that is a possibility. In fact it's probably pretty likely. But as I said at this point the "how" is irrelevant. The refurb process is typically such that the unit will ultimately pass a battery of tests that someone somewhere has deemed a good enough indication that the unit is...
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    Marantz receiver service claim denied

    I used to work in electronics repair and saw this stuff all the time. I mean this with respect and in a non-accusatory tone: that didn't come from the factory that way and it didn't happen by itself. So at this point the "how" is irrelevant. The fact is that it "is" and they don't have any...
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    Samsung 850 EVO 500gb lowest amazon price @ 162$

    If you're just using it for music in the car you'd probably be better off with one of these http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-128GB-Flash-Drive/dp/B00FE2N1WS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1436184145&sr=1-1&keywords=128gb+flash
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    Samsung 850 EVO 500gb lowest amazon price @ 162$

    Yes. I think just about any 2.5" these days will work on a single usb connection. I use an 840pro with a cheapo $10 usb3 enclosure as an external at work.
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    Cole Haan Clearance + 40%

    I'm in need of a new pair(s) for work. I've never spent more than 100 on a pair. Having never heard of Cole Haan before, are these worth the normal price quality wise? I typically wear out a pair of dress shoes in 3-4 months. Don't mind paying a little more for something that can last a little...
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    What's this device a technician installed behind my TV?

    Was this to fix internet signal issues by chance? I just moved into a new house and had to bypass all but one splitter to get internet signal successfully. It's still a little flakey with my known good (non-leased) hardware. I noticed there is an Arcom fbr-2/78 installed on the incoming line...
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    DellRefurbished.com 50% discount

    Per slickdeals it's: $59 - $498 = 40% >$499 = 50%
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    DellRefurbished.com 50% discount

    We're sorry, the coupon code you have entered has already expired or has reached the maximum redemption limit. Edit: NVM, my fault. I had somehow landed on the Dell Outlet store.
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