We also knew that it connected via USB (with appropriate drivers), no graphics card required.

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On a more practical level, the unit is compact, USB-powered, and has a built-in audio-interface (no extra sound card required for headphone monitoring).

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Kazmierczak had no arrest record and no known history of mental illness, and he had a valid state-required firearm ID card, so he had no problem buying the guns, one law enforcement source said.

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Another problem that is likely to contribute to spam is that it is quite easy to create bogus accounts for the Ping service because no credit card or other positive identification is required to participate.

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In contrast, the fingerprint-recognition system being used in some American shops, called Pay By Touch, appears to be more convenient but less secure, since shoppers are no longer required to present a bank card or cheque to buy things.

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AOC's award winning 2230Fm HD3 Display offers the same gaming experience as the 2230Fh, but adds a 4-in-1 memory card reader and built-in multi-media player for playing movies with NO PC REQUIRED.

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The WarpDrive card is bootable, has no external power requirement and installs as a single drive with no user configuration required.

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