justdan

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CDR Burning compatibility with DVD players
DVD readers need two lasers to (reliably) read CD-Rs. This costs money, so not all consumer DVD players implement it. I believe it's getting more common, though.Note that all DVD readers should be able to read CD-RWs - that doesn't require the sec... 
What is the most expensive?
I'll sell you my special Grand Enema power cable, 1/2 meter, for only $2 million. Note: Price does not include connectors. When used with my special Golden Shower Reference connectors ($1 million each), this power cable makes a powerful statement,... 
Sellers adding for PayPal use is plainly BS
Charging for credit cards is no more "BS" than charging for shipping. (I'm sure FedEx would love a law that said you couldn't charge extra for next-day shipping - to "protect" consumers, of course!)BTW, PayPal is still FREE for non-credit-card, pe... 
Home Theater speakers on a massive budget
I would suggest saving some money by omitting the center speaker. It's not essential, and most center speakers (the 3-driver type) suck anyway.Regarding the sub, check out the specialist companies like Hsu and SVS. 
Are active speakers the best upgrade
There are many active biamped 2-ways on the market. They're marketed as "studio monitors".And of course powered subwoofers are all the rage.What we don't see are a lot of active full-range tower speakers. 
good basic sound card
Some suggestions:M-Audio Audiophile 2496M-Audio Delta 410Echo MiaAll more than $150, but not much more. 
Capability to Search for Local Used Equipment
Let's keep it simple. All we really need is a way to enter MULTIPLE 3-digit zip code prefixes (20, 30, however many it takes), and get back a list sorted by catagory. (And please be bookmarkable so it only has to be entered once).That would fully ... 
Barber's Adagio for Strings
Get the Zinman/Baltimore. You'll be rewarded with a full CD of terrific Barber performances, not merely a good "Adagio" (there are many of those). Great sound. 
Paypal requiring cash or Paypal credit card?
Personal accounts can't accept credit cards ('cause these accounts are free). Business accounts almost always accept credit cards (since that's the main point of having a business account), but they have the option of disallowing credit cards.