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Old 05-15-2008, 12:37 PM
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im tired of frying my electronics.

tuesday, my dell work laptop bluescreened, my power book had a kernel panic, my phone crapped out on me.
Yesterday, my wireless keyboard decided to stop working, my cell phone charger isnt working anymore, and my cable box wont turn on.

at least the coffee pot didnt break (yet) today.
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:42 PM
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Blows. Doesn't sound like much fun. i did something dumb the other week wiring up my radio to turn on with my alarm remote. The plug for the back of the clock also fits in the radio. Blew the 15amp dome circuit fuse 6 times. Haha
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:45 PM
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oh jeebus. that dont sound like much fun.

i bet you know exactly where that fuse is now LOL
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Old 05-15-2008, 12:50 PM
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Yupper, i could find it in the dark with no light and replace it.

I have a garmin usb GPS 18, is that any good for a carpc Jim? I'm going to eventually put one in, and I'm going to start buying parts as i can.
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hyave a lead on another set of wheels. going to check them out tonight after work. same style but they are powder coated black.
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:05 PM
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:06 PM
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Sweeet
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tmrepp
I have a garmin usb GPS 18, is that any good for a carpc Jim? I'm going to eventually put one in, and I'm going to start buying parts as i can.
never heard of a garmin usb gps 18. I have a usb gps antenna thats recommended by StreetDeck, MP3Car, and Dasaint80 himself LOL
http://store.mp3car.com/BU_353_Weath..._p/gps-002.htm

I can help out with what i know about pc's in general but when it comes to car pc's Steve (dasaint80) is the man to talk to about them.

I'll sell you my complete overkill setup if you're interested lol
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:12 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Deluxe-.../dp/B0002HS1A2
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:20 PM
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hmmm, that most likely could work.
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:28 PM
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Do they make a mobile version of this site?
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:29 PM
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nope, i posted about that a while back and Darren locked my thread and said "i'll take that into consideration"
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:32 PM
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WHY THE HELL I DON'T GET UPDATES FROM THIS TOPIC TO MY EMAIL EVEN THOUGH I'M WATCHING THIS TOPIC!!! IT'S RIDICULOUS!!!
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:33 PM
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its cause you're black?
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Old 05-15-2008, 01:37 PM
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No I'm a Dirty Spaniard!!
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:17 PM
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aaawww, dont say that steve, you're not dirty LOL
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:47 PM
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I'm not really a Pens or Flyers fan but I thought you guys might find this email I just got from my office managing partner a bit humorous:

We are well positioned to win our bet with Philadelphia Office on the Penguins-Flyers series. Once the Pens clinch the series, we will be entitled to a party at the expense of the Philadelphia Office. Michael Pollack will also wear a Penguins' jersey during the next firm-wide video conference. I am looking forward to the party and only regret that I wasn't smart enough to request more in the event of a sweep.

Lets Go Pens!

James"
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
im tired of frying my electronics.

tuesday, my dell work laptop bluescreened, my power book had a kernel panic, my phone crapped out on me.
Yesterday, my wireless keyboard decided to stop working, my cell phone charger isnt working anymore, and my cable box wont turn on.

at least the coffee pot didnt break (yet) today.
Jeez Jim - you're bad luck!

You know - you should change your shoes... static electricity's a killer!
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Old 05-15-2008, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by amanda776
I'm not really a Pens or Flyers fan but I thought you guys might find this email I just got from my office managing partner a bit humorous:

We are well positioned to win our bet with Philadelphia Office on the Penguins-Flyers series. Once the Pens clinch the series, we will be entitled to a party at the expense of the Philadelphia Office. Michael Pollack will also wear a Penguins' jersey during the next firm-wide video conference. I am looking forward to the party and only regret that I wasn't smart enough to request more in the event of a sweep.

Lets Go Pens!

James"


lol great...... GO FLYERS!!
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Old 05-15-2008, 03:10 PM
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I have Firefox now and its uber ___ i cant stand it
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