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I was in the market for a small SUV recently and had the 2010 Equinox, Rav-4, and CRV on my short list. I ended up getting the Equinox after test driving all three vehicles. The Equinox had the roomiest backseat and nicest interior. The Equinox has lived up to it's fuel economy claims. I drive about 40% city / 60% highway and I'm averaging 28 MPG. I'm very pleased with the purchase so far. Only complaints: disappointing stock sound system, long reach to the stereo controls, and the cargo area behind the back bench is pretty narrow compared to the competition.
I have to wear regular prescription glasses all day because I'm very near-sighted. Are you able to wear these 3D-glasses over normal glasses? If not, the movie would pretty much be a blur to me.
Thanks for answering my question Mat! I was able to find the Keyspan RF Front Row remote on eBay for only $8.39 after shipping. NICE
One month into Leopard and I can't remember how I ever lived without Quicklook. The only application I use more on a minute to minute basis is Quicksilver. Quicklook and Quicksilver let me do the things I need to quicker than ever before. I hate getting on a mac now that doesn't have the two. And when I'm at school and have to use the PC's for my programming classes...it's painful.
Thank you all for your suggestions!

From the reviews I read, the IR extenders don't work to well, and the way my office is set up, there isn't really a place with a direct line of sight to my macbooks IR receiver to put it.

As for the Wiimote idea, that might be my best option at this point. I'll wait and see if I get any other replies or if TUAW answers my question next week before I buy one :)
I have my macbook located in the office and my HDTV located in the living room. I drilled a hole between the wall that separates the two and ran an HDMI and optical audio cable through in order to view my media on the HDTV using Frontrow. Trouble is, the standard apple remote won't pass through the wall, so I either have to run back and forth to change songs and movies, or use my clunky bluetooth keyboard in the living room. Are there any options to extend the range? If not, is there a bluetooth or wireless usb remote that will work with front row?
If the movies were in HD I would rent EXCLUSIVELY from iTunes. I can't believe it's 2007 and there still isn't an online high def rental system in place (no, I don't count the XBox Live HD service because there are only a handful of movies available). If Steve Jobs can get all the movie companies together to offer ALL there movies in high def on iTunes, it will revolutionize everything.
I'm a student and would love to have a silver nano! (but I will take any color you have!)
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Hi, I have been preparing to make the full switch-over to Apple for a few months now. I am patiently waiting for the MacWorld Expo before I go out and purchase a Macbook Pro (In case Steve introduces something twice as good at the same price). My question is this: what is TUAW's favorite bluetooth mouse (and keyboard if you have a favorite) for the Mac OTHER than the mighty mouse. The mighty mouse's side buttons are difficult for me to press and I want something that conforms to my hand (I'm right-handed. Also, a dedicated right-click button would be nice. Thanks!

One last thing...Any recommendation for bluetooth headphones to listen to music around my room?
"Well, who doesn't want a flat panel besides chaps that can't afford 'em. Not many people would turn down purchasing a thin and sexy flat panel if it was the same price as the big 'ol CRT."

Unless having a large screen is absolutely essential, the picture quality of a CRT trounces any LCD and is still slightly better than plasma. LCD's can't touch the richness of color or the deepness of blacks achieved by CRT's. I am more than capable financially to afford a large flat panel LCD set, but I will gladly keep my 34" Sony XBR tube until they come out with something that can match it.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I just moved into a new apartment and have been reading about all of the new power strips out there, especially the green ones. I was wondering if you had any suggestions about which "green "power strips are out there with decent joules ratings. And when I say green, I mean power strips that have the remotes or switches to turn off all electricity flowing to certain plugs and with at least 2 plugs that are always on. I was looking specifically at sub $50 because I will need two, but if that is not possible I could be convinced otherwise. Thanks!"

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