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The Benefits Of Google Apps
If you own a business, then there is a chance that you will be looking for a way in which you can share your files so that people can work remotely. This type of working is becoming more and more popular in the modern world, with companies realizing that they don't really have any need to pay to run an office when their employees could do exactly the same work from the comfort of their own home. This would save money for the company, and would also mean that the employee could cut down on the amount of time that they spent travelling to and from the office, as well as removing travel expenses. Here, we will explore more about just some of the benefits of Google Apps.
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Case Mod Friday: Smokey Green Giant
Welcome to another Case Mod Friday showcase! This week we have Derrick Ubbink’s Smokey Green Giant build. Here is what he had to say about it: The inspiration for this build comes from the frustration of dealing with small cases while water cooling. I set out to find a case that was simply huge and didn't have terrible outer aesthetics. I found the Fulmo GT met these requirements so quickly ordered one and set to work gutting it and making it to my liking. In the end I went with a dual loop water cooled setup, one for CPU the other GPU, each cooled by a single 420mm Alphacool radiator. And what started out as a TRI-SLI 3GB GTX 580 rig quickly became QUAD-SLI 580s and finally I went for a pair of GTX Titans. I'm super happy with the results and will just be enjoying it for awhile!
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Noctua Fans Review
So you’re putting together your all out custom build. You’ve got the best processor, motherboard, memory, GPU, and case you can buy. Now is the time you’re going to have to start thinking about fans and cooling. Whether it be air or water, you will need fans. This is often forgotten till the end, and this item is crucial to bringing all those bits together and helping them to perform to their fullest. While there are many options when it comes to choosing fans, it is very important to be selective in order to get the right fan for your configuration as well as a good quality fan. Today we are going to be taking a look at a broad selection of 9 fans from one of the most lauded fan manufacturers, Noctua.
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What You Need To Know about the Xbox One
Microsoft’s Xbox Reveal event was held today at Microsoft’s Redmond campus. If you missed it we have all of the information on the next generation Xbox console. After months of speculation the official name of the console will be Xbox One. The Xbox One is made to be an “all-in-one” box that interacts with all the devices in your home theater. Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said the core strategy is “simple, instant and complete.” The Xbox One will be available “later this year” and will ship with a new Kinect motion camera and controller. Read on as we go over some of the new features.
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Rosewill T600N Wireless Router Review
In this modern area of wireless networking, the market is flooded with devices with advanced feature sets, sometimes not performing as well as others. This trade-off can be frustrating. Sometimes, the basic features are all one really needs in a WiFi router, and the Rosewill T600N fills that gap. It’s an 802.11a/b/g/n router that can do 300 Mbps per frequency and even features standard replaceable antennas for its 2.4 GHz radio. ThinkComputers takes a look at this sub $60 unit that frequently can be found online for under $50!
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SilverStone DS322 Dual Bay USB 3.0 Enclosure Review
Sometimes it can be hard to find an easy, affordable and reliable solution for external PC backups in one product. I have used several HDD enclosures and NAS products from several different makers and never really fell in love with any of them. Most of them have extremely complicated menus that you have to sift through to try and figure out how to change the RAID setup of the device. Then you have to wait several hours just for it to format a few hundred Gigs of space. In the past, when deciding on a RAID capable enclosure you really need to prioritize what is important to you and ask yourself a few questions. How much does it cost? How reliable it is? How easy is it to use? Keep all of those questions in mind as you read this review and I think you will be pleasantly surprised with this enclosure.
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What To Expect From The Next iPhone
If Apple follows their typical release schedule, the new iPhone will be available sometime this summer, and the rumors are already flying about what that's going to contain. With rival phones from Android stepping up their game, will Apple feel the pressure to do something completely new and spectacular? Maybe it'll be like the 4S, which made small improvements to the iPhone 4 but didn't break out of the mold too much. Nobody really knows, as Apple hasn't provided us with any official information yet, but there are some of the speculated changes.
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Case Mod Friday: Amethyst
Welcome to another Case Mod Friday showcase! This week we have Anthony Hick's Amethyst build. He has actually sent us shots of his entire setup! Here is what he has to say about his build: My first build, designed for gaming. Essentially started out as a budget build, but I've been adding upgrades as I am able to afford them.
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AZZA Silentium 920 Case Review
When it comes to building a quiet PC system it ultimately comes down to the case. You want a case with sound-dampening properties and quiet fans. There are quite a few out there but today we are going to be checking out AZZA’s take on a quiet case. The AZZA Silentium 920 which is available in both white and black versions features thick sound dampening material on both side panels, two 120mm included fans and a sleek elegant design. Is this case the next one for your quiet system build? Read on as we take a look...
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Top Features of the Samsung Galaxy S4
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the hottest gadgets today. This article will discuss the top features of this phone to help you determine what features you like in order to make a choice of the best device in the market. The Samsung S4 is definitely one of the biggest smartphone releases this year. It is very popular and there is no doubt about it since it is packed with tons of wonderful features putting it on the list of the best smartphones up to date. This phone is worth having since it is the product of great innovation only from the giant phone manufacturer Samsung.

Archive for December, 2010

Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus Review

Griffin iTrip Auto Universal Plus Review

I love having an iPhone, it is a phone, media player, portable gaming device, camera and much more. I’m sure if you don’t have an iPhone but have a smartphone it acts as many of these things too. I love having my music collection on my phone because I always have my phone with me. I’m sure that in your area the radio stations play the same music over and over again and it would be great to listen to your music from your smartphone or any other device in your car. Griffin knows this and they have came out with the iTrip Auto Universal Plus, which is an FM transmitter that works with any device that has a 1/8-inch audio jack and it also has a USB power port to charge your device.

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Techbargains Deals for 12-23-10

Techbargains Deals for 12-23-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
13.4” Dell Adamo Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SL9600 1.6GHz Laptop w/ 128GB SSD for $799.00 plus free shipping (normally $999 – use coupon code: >?$QNC1?HSKNR9F).

Computers & Peripherals:
17.3” Asus A72F-X1 Intel Core i3-370M 2.4GHz Laptop (4GB/320GB/Blu-Ray) for $699.97 plus free shipping (normally $1199).

15.6” Samsung NP-R540-JA02US Intel Core i3-370M 2.4GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB) for $549.99 plus free shipping (normally $729).

15.6” HP G62 Intel Core i3-370M 2.4GHz Laptop (3GB/320GB) for $429.99 plus free shipping (normally $549).

14” Samsung Q430-JU01 Intel Core i5-460M 2.53GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB/NVIDIA Geforce 310m/Win7) for $599.99 plus free shipping (normally $799).

13.4” Dell Adamo Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SL9600 1.6GHz Laptop w/ 128GB SSD for $799.00 plus free shipping (normally $999 – use coupon code: >?$QNC1?HSKNR9F).

PNY Optima 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1066 PC3-8500 Laptop Memory for $65.49 plus free shipping (normally $89 – use coupon code: NBMEM10 and use this form).

Symantec Norton 360 v4.0 All-in-One PC Security Software for $21.99 plus free shipping (normally $79).

Home Entertainment:
32” Sharp LC-32SB28UT 32in LCD HDTV (720p) for $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $449).

The Wire – The Complete Series DVD for $74.99 plus free shipping (normally $250).

Denon AVR-1911 7.1ch 90W/ch Home Theater Receiver for $409.00 plus free shipping (normally $599).

Sony SS-F5000 Floorstanding Speakers BLACK PAIR) for $123.97 plus free shipping (normally $199).

Personal Electronics:
Logitech Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Earphones for $19.99 (normally $69 – use coupon code: woot-122310).

Creative Vado HD 4GB Portable Video Camcorder for $44.99 plus free shipping (normally $99).

Samsung PL200 14MP 7X Digital Camera w/ 3in LCD for $99.99 (normally $179 – use coupon code: NXC15973).

Samsung SMX-F40 52X Optical Zoom SD Card Camcorder for $99.99 (normally $179 – use coupon code: SZK15997).

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Techbargains Deals for 12-21-10

Techbargains Deals for 12-21-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
Logitech MK700 Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Dented Box) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: logi_mk700_122010).

Computers & Peripherals:
3D-READY!! 15.6” Lenovo Y560D Intel Core i7 Quad-Core Laptop (4GB/500GB/Radeon HD5730) for $899.00 plus free shipping (normally $1599 – use coupon code: USPY5D1216).

14” Lenovo G460 Intel Core i5-480M 2.66GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB/Win7) for $599.00 plus free shipping (normally $949 – use coupon code: USPG7U1220).

Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 AMD Athlon II X4 600e Quad Core All-in-One Desktop w/ 22in Touchscreen LCD for $599.00 plus free shipping (normally $949 – use coupon code: USPB1P1217).

Lenovo Multimedia Remote w/ Keyboard & Mouse (Trackball) + Holiday Skins for $25.00 plus free shipping (normally $64 – use coupon code: USPC10D46599).

Foxconn R10-D2 Intel Atom D510 Dual-Core Barebones Nettop PC for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $199 – use this form).

Kingston HyperX 6GB (3x2GB) DDR3-1600MHz PC3-12800 Desktop Memory + 2GB Flash Drive for $69.99 plus free shipping (normally $111).

1TB Seagate Expansion USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $129 – use coupon code: EMCZNNZ66).

2TB Seagate Barracuda LP (Low Power) Internal SATA Hard Drive for $84.99 plus free shipping (normally $109 – use coupon code: EMCZNNZ55).

Lite-On 4X Blu-Ray Reader Internal SATA Drive for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $59).

Logitech MK700 Keyboard and Mouse Combo (Dented Box) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: logi_mk700_122010).

Gaming:
Gamestop Coupon Code 20% off USED Games (Uncharted 2 $22.39, Final Fantasy XIII $23.99) (use coupon code: 20USED).

Home Entertainment:
42” Vizio M420VT LED-Edgelit LCD HDTV (1080p) for $649.99 plus free shipping (normally $799).

Seagate FreeAgent Theater Plus 1080p High Definition Media Player w/ Netflix Streaming for $44.99 plus free shipping (normally $89).

Denon AVR-1611 7.1ch 75W/ch AV Receiver w/ HDMI 1.4, Audyssey MultEQ for $294.00 (normally $398 – use coupon code: LSDA1217).

Logitech Revue Media Player w/ Google TV for $249.99 plus free shipping (normally $299).

Personal Electronics:
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP Digital SLR Camera w/ EF-S 18-5 F/3.5-5.6IS for $699.99 plus free shipping (normally $799 – use coupon code: EDX15994).

Creative Labs Sound Blaster World Of Warcraft Headset (REFURB) for $43.23 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use coupon code: 30OFFNOW).

Flip UltraHD 8GB Digital Video Camcorder (720p) for $99.99 (normally $199 – use this form).

Sennheiser HD201 Circumaural Closed Back Headphones for $14.99 plus free shipping (normally $34).

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Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Video Card Review

Just last week we got our first look at NVIDIA’s GTX 580 based on the GF110 GPU.  NVIDIA went back and made some changes to not only make the new cards faster, but for them  to consume less power and run cooler.  While everyone has been excited about the GF110 GPU and the 2 new cards from NVIDIA we all expected AMD to come back with something before the end of the year and they have with Cayman.  Cayman is the codename for AMD’s new GPU design.  With this new GPU design they have released 2 cards the HD 6970, which is of course the high-end card and the HD 6950 is the mid-range card designed to fit in the $300 segment.  Today we will be taking a look at the Radeon HD 6950 from Sapphire that features a dual graphics engine, 2GB of GDDR5 and 88 texture units.

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Techbargains Deals for 12-20-10

Techbargains Deals for 12-20-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
Logitech G9x Wired Gaming Laser Mouse (Adjustable DPI/Weights/Grip) for $33.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use this form).

Computers & Peripherals:
17.3” Dell Inspiron 17R Intel Core i3-370M 2.4GHz Laptop (3GB/320GB/Win7) for $549.99 (normally $713).

15.6” Acer Aspire AS5742Z-4601 Intel Pentium Dual-Core P6100 2GHz Laptop (3GB/320GB) for $379.99 plus free shipping (normally $579).

14.5” HP dv5t Intel Core i7-640M 2.8GHz Laptop (4GB/500GB/Hi-Cap 6-Cell Battery/Win7) for $799.99 plus free shipping (normally $999 – use coupon code: NBB37951).

Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 AMD Athlon II X3 400e Triple Core All-in-One Desktop w/ 22in Touchscreen LCD for $549.00 plus free shipping (normally $949 – use coupon code: USPB1Q1220).

Dell Vostro 230 Mini Intel Dual-Core E5500 3GHz Desktop (2GB/320GB) w/ 17in LCD for $339.00 (normally $577).

2TB Samsung Spinpoint F4 3.5in Internal SATA Hard Drive for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $129 – use coupon code: EMCZNNY88).

Kingston HyperX Blu 2GB (1x2GB) DDR3-1333Mhz Desktop Memory for $19.99 plus free shipping (normally $29 – use coupon code: EMCZNNY24).

Kingston HyperX 8GB (4x2GB) DDR3-1600MHz PC3-12800 Quad-Channel Desktop Memory for $74.99 plus free shipping (normally $139 – use this form).

Logitech G9x Wired Gaming Laser Mouse (Adjustable DPI/Weights/Grip) for $33.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use this form).

24” Asus VE247H LED-Backlit LCD Monitor (HDMI, 2ms) for $159.99 plus free shipping (normally $219 – use coupon code: EMCZNNY49 and use this form).

24” Samsung 2494LW 24in Widescreen LCD Monitor (1920×1080) for $149.00 plus free shipping (normally $229).

Gaming:
3-Pack Settlers of Catan 4th Edition Board Game $67.95 Free Shipping ($22.65 each) (normally $37ea – use coupon code: B4D4P3U).

Home Entertainment:
32” Toshiba 32DT1U LCD HDTV (720p) for $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $349).

Yamaha RX-V367 5.1ch 100W/ch Home Theater Receiver + $50 Newegg Gift Card for $229.99 plus free shipping (normally $279).

Polk Audio Monitor 30 Series II Two-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker (PAIR) for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $199 – use coupon code: EMCZNNY67).

Personal Electronics:
Apple iPhone 3 8GB Cell Phone REFURB at AT&T (starting at $29) Free Shipping by 12/25.

Apple Outlet Refurbished Apple iPad WiFi 10 inch Tablet (starting at $429) – Rush Shipping Available.

Nokia E63 Smartphone (Unlocked, Quad-Band GSM) w/ QWERTY Keyboard for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $249).

Sony NWZ-E344RED 8GB MP3 Player (REFURB) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $63).

Apple iTunes $50 in Gift Cards for $40 plus free shipping (normally $50).

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Monday’s News Post 12-20-10

Monday’s News Post 12-20-10

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Wow Christmas is only 5 days away! And we just announced the winners of our GeForce GT 250 Giveaway! Now for some news!

Cases
Lian Li Pitstop T60 ATX / M-ATX Test Bench @ Rbmods
In Win Griffin Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews
Lian Li PC-V354 Aluminum SFF Case @ Pro-Clockers

Cooling
Titan Hati TTC-NC15TZ Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com
CoolIT Vantage A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews

Storage
Startech USB3.0 to SATA Adapter Cable and PCIe Card Review @ KitGuru
Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB @ PureOverclock

Gaming
Razer Lachesis 5600DPI Gaming Mouse Review @ t-break

Video
Gainward GeForce GTX 570 Phantom @ OCAU
ASUS HD 6870 DirectCU Graphics Card Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
ASUS ENGTX580 Review @ ocaholic
Zotac GeForce GTX 580 Graphics Card Review @ eTeknix.com
Inno3D Geforce GTX460 OC Review @ XtremeComputing
AMD Radeon HD 6970 2GB Video Card in Crossfire @ TweakTown

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Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard Review

Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard Review

The Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS line of gaming products is new to the market. It includes a variety of products including mice, keyboards, headsets and mousepads. Today we have the opportunity to review our first Tt eSPORTS product, the Challenger Pro Keyboard. This keyboard features an adjustable red back light illumination, two onboard USB 2.0 ports, as well as a personal cooling fan.  Read on further to see what else this keyboard has in store.

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Techbargains Deals for 12-17-10

Techbargains Deals for 12-17-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
Sapphire Radeon HD5870 1GB HDCP PCI-E Video Card (Eyefinity, DX11) for $219.99 plus free shipping (normally $364 – use
coupon code: EMCZNZV76 and use this form).

Computers & Peripherals:
Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Intel Atom D510 Dual-Core Nettop (NVIDIA ION/Win7) + Multimedia Remote for $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $359).

Zotac ZBOX HD-ID11-U Intel D510 Newest NVIDIA ION Barebone Nettop Desktop for $179.99 plus free shipping (normally $289).

24” Asus MS246H Widescreen LCD Monitor (2ms, HDMI) + 6FT HDMI Cable for $139.99 plus free shipping (normally $149 – use this form).

Sapphire Radeon HD5870 1GB HDCP PCI-E Video Card (Eyefinity, DX11) for $219.99 plus free shipping (normally $364 – use
coupon code: EMCZNZV76 and use this form).

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Pro Keyboard/Mouse for $49.99 (normally $129 – use coupon code: YNY15763).

McAfee Internet Security 2011 Software (3-User) for $6.99 plus free shipping (normally $69).

1TB Seagate Expansion Portable External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $129 – use coupon code: 65K2F$G3MNLV4V).

Gaming:
Nintendo DSi Portable Gaming Bundle w/ Mario Party Game + $30 Best Buy Gift Card for $149.99 (normally $179).
Home Entertainment:

55” LG 55LD520 55 inch LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $1199.95 plus free shipping (normally $1499).

LG BD570 Wireless Network Blu-Ray Player (802.11n; Netflix Streaming) for $127.99 plus free shipping (normally $219 – use coupon code: EMCZNZV88).

Logitech Harmony 610 Advanced Universal Remote (REFURB) for $44.99 (normally $89).
Personal Electronics:

Samsung HZ50W 14MP 26X Optical Zoom Digital Camera (Optical IS, 720p Video, RAW) $199.99 (normally $1799 – use coupon code: TJA15745).

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS 12MP 12X Digital Camera + $40 Newegg Gift Card for $179.99 plus free shipping (normally $299).

Canon PowerShot SD1300 12MP 4X Digital Camera + 4GB Card for $109.99 plus free shipping (normally $229).

Kodak Zi8 Pocket 1080p High Definition Video Camcorder for $99.99 plus 2 day shipping (normally $199).

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Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

Corsair Vengeance DDR3-1600 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

Corsair is a company that we all know for memory and rightfully so, their Dominator Series of memory has been the flagship for their DDR3 line for some time now.  Today we will be looking at a new enthusiast line of memory called Vengeance.  The Vengeance line is aggressively priced and with a lower voltage rating of 1.5V instead of the normal 1.65V you should be able to these modules to the limit.  Today we will be taking a look at the 8GB 1600MHz dual channel DDR3 kit (CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9) and putting it through it’s paces.  Read on to see how well them perform!

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Techbargains Deals for 12-16-10

Techbargains Deals for 12-16-10

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
MSI GeForce GTX460 Cyclone 768MB Overclocked HDCP PCI-E Video Card for $119.99 plus free shipping (normally $224 – use this form).

Computers & Peripherals:
LG WH10LS30K 10X Internal SATA Blu-Ray Writer for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $159).

2TB Iomega Prestige USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $149).

HP 100-Pack 4.7GB 8X DVD-R Blank Disc Media for $15.99 plus free shipping (normally $29).

G.Skill Ripjaws 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333MHz PC3-10666 Desktop Memory for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $119 – use coupon code: EMCZNZT38).

MSI GeForce GTX460 Cyclone 768MB Overclocked HDCP PCI-E Video Card for $119.99 plus free shipping (normally $224 – use this form).

Gaming:
Halo Reach Legendary Edition Game (Xbox 360) for $69.99 plus free shipping (normally $149).

Xbox 360 Halo: Reach Wireless Headset for $34.99 plus free shipping (normally $49).

Xbox 360 Halo: Reach Wireless Controller for $38.99 plus free shipping (normally $59).

Home Entertainment:
52” Sharp AQUOS LC-55LE620UT 55in LED-Edgelit LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $1199.99 plus free shipping (normally $1799).

52” Sharp LC-52D78UN LCD HDTV (1080p, 120Hz) for $949.99 plus free shipping (normally $1499).

Panasonic SC-BTT350 5.1ch 3D Blu-Ray Home Theater System w/ Netflix Streaming for $286.08 plus free shipping (normally $399 – use coupon code: AFL4COUPON).

Jamo S 413 HCS 1 5.1ch Home Theater Speakers w/ Subwoofer for $199.88 plus free shipping (normally $399).

Energy RC50 2-Way Floor Standing Speaker (Single, Black) for $249.88 plus free shipping (normally $499).

Spiderman Trilogy Blu-Ray Movie 4-Disc Set for $23.99 (normally $49).

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