Author Archives: Dan

About Dan

For a complete biography, stop by www.danmarx.org and click around for a while.

Dell Inspiron E1505 Laptop C2D T7200 Review

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Dan

My laptop arrived yesterday, nearly a week before Dell claimed it would even ship, and two days before DHL said it was to arrive. That’s not bad service, they’ve definitely got the “under promise and over deliver” philosophy down in … Continue reading →

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Dayton/Morel MTM LCR Speakers for Basement Theater

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Dan

A very good friend of mine recently moved into a new house with an unfinished basement. There’s nothing that cries out Home Theater like a big empty basement with nothing in it. So naturally I offered to build this friend … Continue reading →

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Bought a Dell Notebook – Inspiron E1505

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Dan

So I finally broke down and bought a laptop. I’ve been on the hunt for one for last few months, just watching the deals come and go, watching the prices drop and the hardware specs get better and better. Ultimately … Continue reading →

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Different Names for the Same Thing Sheet Music

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Dan

Last month my wife had a professional piano tuner come by the house and tune our piano while I was at work. I got home that day and she said, “Come sit down and play the piano and tell me … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Domain Name

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Dan

Just about everybody at some point in their life has either registered a domain name or currently owns a domain, even if they’ve done nothing with it. So I started thinking about all the domains I’ve bought over the years, … Continue reading →

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540-Powered 3-Cell Lipo RC18T Hits 47MPH

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Dan

So I fixed up my Hobbyzone Super Cub today to go flying, charged up my new 3-cell lipo pack, and waited for the wind to die down so I could fly it. 7 hours later the wind was still blowing … Continue reading →

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