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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jamie, who just so happens to be in the midst of a new PC build. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m new to the whole graphics card thing, and could use a little assistance. I want to be able to play all the newest titles (Crysis 2, for example) on the highest settings, while keeping the price as low as possible. I am building my own PC and have allotted a set amount of money for each item, with a $400 to $500 maximum budget for the GPU. All help will be appreciated!”

That isn’t exactly “budget” by any stretch, but it’s still important to get the most for your buck. For those who have sunk a few Benjamins into a new GPU lately, how has your decision worked out for you? Help a fellow gamer out — even if it means giving him an FPS advantage.

Ask Engadget: best sub-$400 desktop graphics card on the market? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 22:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Pete, who reckons a tablet + keyboard combo will be best for his future note-taking. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I will be attending college next year and figured that getting a tablet + keyboard combination to take to class instead of a netbook or small laptop would be a better idea. I was looking into getting the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer, but my grandparents gave me an iPad 2 as a graduation present. A friend of mine is considering getting the Transformer, but doesn’t want to pay $150 for a keyboard dock. Both of us will be using our tablets for essentially the same purpose and we were both wondering what the best wireless keyboard was for a tablet. Thanks!”

We’ve definitely tested our fair share of tablet-focused keyboards, but none of ’em have actually struck us as ideal. The newly-released Lenovo Folio case is a gem, but alas, only functions with the ThinkPad Tablet. So, bright minds — any ideas for Pete and his pal? Drop ’em in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best wireless keyboard for tablet use? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Mustafa, who’d love to visit America… if only the internet were cheaper. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“As someone who doesn’t reside in the USA, I was wondering what would be the best way to get internet for my computer in the US for a couple of weeks? If it were Europe I know I’d look for some prepaid data. Is there anything similar offered by American carriers? A MiFi or a data SIM that I can tether from would work, but I’m trying to maintain a tight budget. Help!”

Truthfully, young Mustafa could probably round up an old AOL dial-up disc and at least connect from a family’s house, or just camp out at a Starbucks all day and enjoy the sweet spoils of gratis WiFi. But when it comes to getting temporary mobile data in the States… well, let’s just say we’re keenly interested in hearing any tricks you readers may know. Xcom Global certainly rents a US modem (nice for folks with family in America that can order for them), but otherwise, we’re drawing a blank. Toss your suggestions in comments below!

Ask Engadget: what should visitors to the USA do for mobile internet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jibben, who isn’t exactly hip with shelling out each month for a tiered data plan. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“My upgrade on AT&T is coming up soon, and I only want a new phone if it is something that can best my Samsung Impression. You guys talk a whole lot about smartphones and such, but I just don’t have enough money to swing a data plan. I want my phone to have a full keyboard and a touchscreen. So what would you recommend for a dumbphone?”

Man, the simpler days. We know this fellow isn’t the only one looking to stay disconnected from their email on the go, so what’s the landscape looking like these days? And is there really a reason to stick with AT&T if you don’t have a smartphone in mind?

Ask Engadget: best dumbphone on the market? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Alex, who seems to be sick and tired (but mostly sick) of doing poorly in deathmatches due to a troublesome mouse. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m thinking about getting an Alienware M14x. What’s the best gaming mouse for first person shooters?”

That’s about as brief as they come, folks. We’re guessing he wants something on the portable side given his machine of choice, and while we’d personally recommend the Orochi, we’re sure the hivemind has a few answers, too. Spill ’em in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best gaming mouse for first-person shooters? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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