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    Anyone here using Shielded RJ-45 cable instead of UTP?

    Didn't want to shell out for the pricey crimp tool, so I've been using the CAT6 EZ-RJ45 connectors with these $13 TRENDnet crimpers fine - just that I have to manually snip the leads and pull the cable back a bit by hand before crimping. Amazon.com: TRENDnet 8P/RJ-45 and 6P/RJ-12, RJ-11 Crimp...
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    Dell's current business outlet sale

    Thanks; yeah, I was trying to optimize it to just about $600 after coupon to maximize both Amex credits. Figured I could easily add a cheap SSD myself. Other extras include Win10 Pro and a Wi-Fi card (not that it'll be used since this will be hooked up to the cameras' PoE switch) Probably...
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    Dell's current business outlet sale

    Yes, it does work on Dell Outlet as the charge still posts as Dell.com. It's also nice that Dell allows us to split the charge on more than one card (if you have more than one Amex with the Dell offer activated). I snagged an OptiPlex 7040 MT i7-6700 with 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HD for $635 shipped...
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    Dell's current business outlet sale

    Thanks bp2008, that helps. I was wondering about that myself, i.e. whether the current pricing is a good deal or not. What are your thoughts on a better coupon/deal showing up by 12/31/16? The other factor in consideration for me is that Amex has a promotion (if you had signed up for it...
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    Dell's current business outlet sale

    FYI there's a 30% off OptiPlex coupon active right now through 12/13/16 at 11:59 p.m. E.T.
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    Install advice under soffit for dome camera, I botched my 1st install... PICS

    Were those the 5.5" ones? Though it was a tight fit, the 4" round junction boxes worked fine for my smaller mini-dome install (2542).:) https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-Bell-PRB57550WH-Weatherproof-2-Inch-Outlets/dp/B008RGAJBE/
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    Good source to buy IP items at

    Could I have a catalog too please? Thanks.
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