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Old May 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.
Old May 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
Old May 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
Old May 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.
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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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.
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Old May 15, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Old May 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
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Deluxe-.../dp/B0002HS1A2
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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hmmm, that most likely could work.
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Do they make a mobile version of this site?
Old May 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"
Old May 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!!!
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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its cause you're black?
Old May 15, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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No I'm a Dirty Spaniard!!
Old May 15, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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aaawww, dont say that steve, you're not dirty LOL
Old May 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"
Old May 15, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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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!
Old May 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!!
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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