Highest bang for a limited TDP
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If you need something in this generation of processors that has more processing power, but can't deal with more heat or power requirements, this is the ticket.  Replacing an i3 processor with this in a NAS to significantly boost performance and extend it's life, without additional power or cooling requirements (same TDP).
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After doing weeks of research, this TV was the best value I could find for my parents (it's a $1600 television available for $1000 shipped).  It has an extremely good picture with a 120Hz refresh rate (comparable to very high end televisions), and it's the least shiny screen you can find on 2011 TV's (still semi-gloss unfortunately, but at least the front isn't covered with glass).  The bezel is also semi-gloss black; shiny, but not nearly so shiny as the bezel on the Samsung and higher-end Sony models.  If you plug in a Sony A/V receiver with HDMI, you can control the receiver through an on-screen GUI, and get a volume bar when you change the receiver's volume (great for hidden installations).

The reason this TV was such a good deal is that there have been problems with the 3D functionality for months now - I checked the reviews on many sites, and lots of other people complained that their 3D wasn't working well on this TV.  However, since my parents didn't want 3D, and since the 2D performance is awesome, it was a steal (it's actually cheaper than the EX620, which has fewer features).

If you're just looking for a great 2D TV, this is an excellent choice.  My parents have been using it for several weeks now, and they love it.  The speakers are actually pretty good for embedded TV speakers (they're definitely audible without having to crank them really high).  If you're a stickler for sound, or you want more bass, you'll have to get an external set of speakers (which you'd probably do anyway, regardless of the TV).

Our setup:
Sony KDL46-EX720
Sony STR-DH520 A/V Receiver
Sony BX-37 Blu-ray player
Sanus LC1a ceiling mount (over fireplace)
Polk RC80i in-ceiling speakers (6)
Yamaha YST-SW216 subwoofer
Harmony 700 universal remote
Xantech DL85k infrared repeater (allows us to hide everything but the TV and speakers in a closet)
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I found this projector to be the Best Bang for the Buck after comparison shopping with all the different brands available. Comparing 2500:1 contrast ratio, 2000 ANSI lumens, 16x9 aspect ratio, up to 300 inches screen size projection (huge), 720p or 1080i (high def. DLP), easy set-up, multi connectivity and compatibility for under 1 grand is remarkable while other brand doesn't even come close. Ofcourse there are better specs. projectors out there but be ready to pay more. The higher the contrast ratio and ANSI lumens the better.

To enjoy the full potential of a 1080i picture (movie theater experience minus the annoying person behind you) you need to connect an HD source or an upconverting DVD like Samsung ($130) and a surround sound system. Soon you'll look forward to every Friday & Saturday movie nights at home with the kids and a big smile on your face.
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Nearly $100 for this CPU brand new now, this is a great work horse if you're looking for a lot of CPU on a budget. 8 physical cores at 4Ghz. If you're doing video editing, number crunching, various kinds of encoding and/or compression, and the software supports physical cores greater than 2~4, then this CPU will deliver a lot of work for the cost. I analyze, align and stack hordes of RAW video. I tested my previous Phenom X4 II 955 and a 4Gb video took 68 seconds to analyze in Autostakkert!2, with this FX 8350, the same process took 22 seconds. When you're doing much larger files, where it takes several minutes, just to analyze, let alone process, making major leaps like halving your work time means I can get a lot more done in the same time, or get it all done in less time. $100 CPU upgrade... no brainer. Chip runs cool in my Corsair water cooled setup.

Sure, an Intel and/or Ryzen CPU would do better in most applications, but not for $100. It would cost $300+ just for the appropriate CPU to best this, and another $200+ just to get an appropriate motherboard and new appropriate RAM to suite it. Mean while, my old Bulldozer system can take this old FX Octa-Core for $100 for a meaningful upgrade. Recommended if you're on a platform (bulldozer/piledriver) and want an upgrade from previous (Phenom) series. If you're starting fresh, on a budget, this is a great option. If you're looking for best of the best, this is not for you (though obviously you wouldn't be looking at this if that was the case, you the reader are likely looking for a budget approach, which this is a good option to consider).
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I had been trying out different ipad teleprompters, and I must say I am finally settling with this one. Yes, this is the best you can get under $500.00.

Pros:
Among all the teleprompters, I have tried this is the most portable one. It folds just like a laptop with no extra parts/mounts coming out like most other. The one I bought mounts to the light stand.

While most teleprompters in this price range have cheap arcylic, this one has high quality beamsplitter glass just like in the teleprompters used in TV stations.

Buy a teleprompter app and you are good to go.

Con:
The only improvement I can suggest is the plastic stand that keeps the glass in an angle, could have been stronger.

Other than that, this is the best teleprompter you can buy for your tablet under 500.00
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Yes this dongle is a few bucks more than others, BUT their service and web site will have you up and running if you run into problems.  I have bought several of these to pass out to my HAM radio pals.  I strongly suggest the up-converter board if you want to listen to anything below 24 Mhz.  HF is where all the fun is!  But you can skip that if you just want to monitor UHF and VHF scanner frequencies.  I use this with SDR# (SDR sharp) with the scanner plugin.  I challenge you to find a better police scanner!  Using plugins even allows digital voice decoding.  For HF I like to use SDR Console V2.  Both of these software packages are free and awesome.  For HF digital decoding try FLdigi or MULTIPSK, again, both free!
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If you want near top i7 without video chip and with less TDP  buy this one.

Just be careful  it could require BIOS update for old MB chips and revisions (or you won't be able to start your PC). Always check MB specs for supported CPU and what BIOS version it requires. For example most of B85 doesn't support it w/o update.

If you want to avoid any BIOS issues try E3-1230V3 or E3-1240V3 instead.
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Best bang for the buck. Solid stand if you are hanging around 5 small lights. It does go up pretty high, however it is kind of sketchy at the highest setting if you have a couple of scanners or a pair of heavy lights combined with smaller lights.
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I just purchased my 5th MTAC 4.5-14x42mm, so I guess I'm a firm believer in the scope.

On my digital postal scale the MTAC weighs 17.4 ounces.  That is a good weight for a scope that has both a 30mm main tube and up to 14x power.
The clarity is excellent, the eye relief is excellent, and the scope is forgiving with respect to aligning your eye in the sightbox and seeing down range.
The price is also excellent, for under $300 you are getting a lot of scope. It is manufacturered in the Phillipines.

I own one Leupold VX3i 4.5-14x40mm 30mm tube at almost twice the price. The Leupold is lighter by about 4 ounces and at sunrise and sunset it outshines the Burris in brightness/light gathering.  But it is almost twice the price.  Both are excellent scopes, I wouldn't trade them off.

I heard the MTAC line is discontinued, not 100% sure.  I have tried other Burris models except the most expensive Veracity and didn't like any of them, but the MTAC line - yes.

SAVANNAH WILL
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After reading all over about LCD , DLP, Plasma I went for the biggest bang for the buck.  I say that because we have a built in cabinet in our family room, otherwise I would have tried to go LCD.  This is the BEST out there for a LED DLP!  It looks fantastic, right out of the box.  BIG great HD picture.  My family loves the size and Amazon is the BEST.  It is very interesting to read that another buyer purchased his at 2 am and got a great deal.  I purchased mine late night and now the price has moved up by approx. $100 - $150.  That is why it pays to be patient and be ready to pounce if the deal becomes great.  Thank You Amazon for a great experience!
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I have been wanting to go Hi Def for a couple of years now. But a lot of the hi def T.V.s were still out of my reach on price.  That is until I saw this one.  Everything I wanted and then some, especially the DLP, which makes all the difference with a projection t.v.  Not to mention 3 HDMI inputs on the back, plus component on the back and on the front. My XBOX 360 looks amazing. Standard images seem a little blurry or snowy at times, but there are plenty of ways to dial that in using all the features on this t.v.  Very happy with the purchase.  Lamp cartridges have to be replaced every once in a while.  Every 3 years if you have the t.v. on all day every day. Can last up to eight years if you watch it say only 5 to 8 hours a day.  Not to mention, the price.  Less than $2000 for a 60inch screen.  Can't get that with LCD or Plasma.  Love it.
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I bought this DTV converter box using the $40 Federal coupon.  So this box ended up costing $9.99 with free shipping through Amazon.  At $9.99, you really can't ask for much more.  I compared this box back-to-back to my father's Digital Stream DTV box from Radio Shack, and the Tivax is superior in almost every way.  I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the cons (see below) compared to the Digital Stream.  But first, the pros:

1) Superior video quality.  Sharper picture, better black levels.  Many reviews say this is as close to DVD quality (not HD) and they're right.
2) Comes with the RCA composite and coax cables, while the Digital Stream is coax only.
3) Fast auto scan.
4) Superior signal lock and more sensitive tuner.
5) Superior guide.  You can scroll programming info up to 12 hours ahead, but you ARE limited to info for the channel you're watching.  It also displays the program info all in one screen compared to additional submenus on the Digital Stream.
6) Smart antenna capable.
7) Cheaper.  $9.99 compared to $14.99 - $19.99 plus sales tax at Radio Shack.

Cons:
1) The Digital Stream's remote is better in that it includes a power button for the TV and better button layout.  With the Tivax, you still need the TV remote to turn it on/off.
2) The Tivax's closed captioning font is tiny and you're stuck with just that one option, while the Digital Stream has a couple for you to choose from.
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If you set out to search for the best possible speaker for the least amount of money, you will most likely be seeing a lot of this model. The ability to bi-amp is a nice feature, especially at this price point.
I purchased these as my first set of floor-standing speakers, and they sound so rich that the lossy part of my music collection is highly discernible from the rest. Luckily for me, it is because my high end audio sources sound exponentially better.
When your playing Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio sources, the fidelity difference over the digital standard reminds me of the first time I listened to a CD. Live music performances are especially enjoyable.
You will need an equally capable sub woofer, but that is a given and doesn't detract from these speakers.
I would recommend these to everyone, but if your concerned at all by sound quality, these really need a decent receiver with the latest formats and a good sub. Worth every penny.
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This is a wonderful video card for quad monitors, I build top of line trading computers and always try to talk
my clients into this NVS 450, a bit pricey but well worth the investment, as well as backed by 3 year warranty
not to mentions top notch support people  that speak English  and live in USA.
I have bought 7-8 cards from 2-3 vendors over last 2 years and only had problem with one which Amazon replaced immediaely. And what can you say about Amazon, they are the greatest !
By the way I have put 2 cards in one computer with 650 watt power supply back in being and have never heard from client, or any other client as far as that goes.  If they burn in 1st 48 hours without a problem
there should be no problem. Still best bang for the buck out there, for $120 per monitor and 3 yr warranty, plus state of art software, Beware of Generic's, low end suppliers, Amazon 1st, New Egg, Tiger, that is it for me.
I have installed Win 7, 64 bit on most of my new builds without ever an issue.
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Very low PPI at 1080p but dang,, 3 of these in an ultra-wide setup for gaming is pretty awesome. At only $600 for a wall of displays on my desk is completely unbeatable. Sure, low PPI, no adaptive-sync, only 60hz and little motion blur.. But 32 inches of LG IPS goodness with VESA mountable panels is a great deal at $200 a pop. If you are a casual gamer or just need large displays for vision reasons look no further. There is a reason that there are 800 plus positive review.
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DO NOT PAY $300 FOR THIS OPTIC!!!  It sells new for $170 (It's normal price) all day every day.  10 seconds on Google will find it at a normal price for you.

Having said that, it's an awesome optic!  Get one if you are on the market for this kind of thing.  I've used the Aimpoints and this PA sight offers the same reputation for durability, quality, and battery life at a fraction of the price.  If I had unlimited funds, I'd still get these over the Aimpoints because the price difference is not justified IMO.
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0 tds! This product is great and one of the lowest price around.  I attached this to my R/O unit and brings down the tds from 3 to 0! I mainly use ro/di water for my aquariums but the water is also very good for drinking. A lot cheaper than the water companies that delivers and tastes great.  Nothing like pure water.