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Android Phone with Long Battery Life under Heavy Data Usage

I tend to use my phone as almost a mini-laptop. What that means is, I use a lot of data whether it's web browsing, looking at funny pictures, streaming music/videos, using Skype, etc. On my previous phone (an iPhone), intense data usage can drain…
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Best mouse for 3D/Blender for users used to Apple Magic Mouse?

I use the Magic Mouse a lot. I find it extremely precise and convenient for text, video and design tasks. I also like the way it looks, and the fact that it doesn't use a USB port. Having recently started to learn 3D with Blender, I believe I am…
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Power supply for new college computer

I am going to be building a computer for a college student. He is going into general engineering while he figures out exactly what he wants to do. The budget for this computer is about $1500 USD (just for the tower). This computer will be running…
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KVM with dual output for extended desktop

I'm having trouble finding a solution for setting up a switch for three laptops to two monitors. I'd need a KVM that matches the following criteria: 3 inputs for the laptops 2 outputs to two monitors supporting extended monitor or multiple display…
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Very low budget small laptops without artificial limits

I normally buy netbook type computers - 7" to 11" - because I spend most of my time hitchhiking around the world and when I'm at home I plug into external monitor, drive, keyboard, mouse, etc. I want the very cheapest. It's liable to get lost,…
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high quality finish, 2 in 1 laptop for (remote) college work

Heyo. Here's my situation: I'm looking for a laptop basically acting as a mobile workstation extension for my home computer. For what it matters, I'm doing mainly programming and college work as well as the occasional match of League of Legends with…
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Security camera that doesn't use a third party

I am looking for a security camera that I can use to view what's going on in my apartment, without having to use a third party website/app. I am currently using one that requires me to connect to a website based in China, and I don't really trust…
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Home Office Inkjet Printer

I am looking for a home office printer as my mother's current HP C310 has finally died completely, the print head has failed and they are unable to source replacement parts. The requirements are as follows: Must be capable of printing at photo…
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Floppy drive for reading old disks

I'm looking for a floppy drive to read and archive a large stack of old floppy disks. Because of their age, I expect many of the disks will have errors. I plan to use ddrescue to make images of these disks to perform data recovery on: ddrescue…
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Quiet keyboard for typing, ideally with keys to the left of the main pad

I'm looking to buy a keyboard. My main activities are typing text and programming, not gaming. Must have: Basic 105-key layout. Either UK or French will do. A US keyboard is no good because it has one less key on the main pad. Available for…
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Colour Laser MFP

I am in the market for a colour laser multifunction printer. I have the following requirements: Ethernet networking (RJ-45) Duplex printing and scanning Document feeder for scanning Scanning and printing should be able to be initiated over…
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Android phone under $180 with great specs

I'm looking for a great android phone with awesome specs, but in a tight budget of under $180(may go a little over). Here is a list of things I want it to include: compatible with micro SD card uses android OS a good camera(about 13mp camera)…
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Motion detection home monitoring camera to send videos to my e-mail while on holiday

I'm looking for indoor camera (a room) with motion detection feature which can send me reliable videos to my e-mail once movement has been detected. I'm aware there are plenty out there, but after I've already tested few of them, none of them…
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Motherboard for work computer with 2-Ethernet ports

My work computer is very slow, and so I am looking to upgrade some of the parts. I have the intel i5-4440 that I'm going to put in it, but this CPU is not compatible with my current motherboard. Here's the slightly esoteric requirement: I work with…
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What's a good video camera to use while running?

I'm interested in creating a video for my cross country team, including several shots while I or another runner am/is in motion. My teammates and I quickly thought of a GoPro camera, but most are extremely expensive compared to our price range (we'd…
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