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Post by niceguyedy on Jan 22, 2011 20:49:02 GMT -5
Living south of the cities on the Meskwaki Indian Settlement in Tama, IA. Cold here but sure it is a few degrees colder up that way You're not that far from me. Cedar Rapids/Marion for me.
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Post by ICBM99 on Jan 25, 2011 10:01:32 GMT -5
Ordered a new Xbox Also picked up Dance Central, Kinect sports, and a data transfer cable, for the Xbox. And a Laptop to fill the gap while my desktop is down. We've been wanting one for quite some time, and it seems like a good buy.
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Post by Pauly on Jan 25, 2011 21:14:33 GMT -5
Is that an Acer netbook?
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Post by ICBM99 on Jan 26, 2011 10:17:58 GMT -5
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Post by Rawhide on Jan 26, 2011 10:32:47 GMT -5
Purchased the following and upgraded the HTPC I bought from tomrc: AMD Phenom II dual core 1 TB Hitachi HDD GIGABYTE GA-880GM-UD2H AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard Thermaltake TR2 430W ATX Power Supply Crucial 4 GB DDR3 Windows 7
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Post by gluebben on Jan 26, 2011 13:17:56 GMT -5
1. WiFi Kindle (I'm already addicted to it) 2. Synology two disk NAS box 3. Pair of Samsung 2TB drives for the NAS
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Post by Deleted on Jan 26, 2011 13:37:34 GMT -5
I snagged a Toshiba laptop about 1.5 years ago - 17 inch display, dual-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, Windoze 7 64bit, HDMI output, and a 9 cell battery that is good for about 7.5 hrs. Paid all of $695. This Acer would not seem to be such a good deal...
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Post by ICBM99 on Jan 26, 2011 14:13:14 GMT -5
I don't really know. I paid $350 $250 (Brain fart ;D ) less for the acer than you did for the Tosh.
Besides all I really need it for is to surf the net, but I wanted something a bit bigger than a Netbook.
I still think its decent for the price. Some more specs: # 15.6-inch HD widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display with native 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768), high-brightness (200-nit), and 16:9 aspect ratio. AMD Vision # 1.6 GHz AMD E-Series E-350 dual-core processor (1 MB KB L2 cache; 1066 MHz front-side bus, or FSB) enriches what you see, share, and create so your digital life is more vibrant. Experience fast HD browsing, watch DVDs and online HD videos, play casual games, or run mainstream software applications with responsive and energy efficient performance for everyday computing. # 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM) # 3 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1066 MHz; upgradeable to 8 GB) # ATI Radeon HD 6310 graphics card delivers crystal-clear images and brilliant color for today's best entertainment. # 8x SuperMulti DVD±R/RW drive can also write to CD, DVD-RAM, and dual-layer (DL) DVD±R discs--which can hold up to 8.5 GB of data. # 1.3-megapixel HD webcam lets you go face to face in online chats and VOIPs with 1280 x 1024 resolution, and easily take still pictures and videos that you can share with friends. # Built-in mono speaker # Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks. # Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) # Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of websites such as Google Earth. It also enables you to scroll, zoom in and out and flip through Web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. (Learn more) # 2-in-1 Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMediaCard (MMC) # 3 USB 2.0 ports # HDMI high-definition audio/video output allows a single cable to transmit uncompressed high-definition video to your digital TV or LCD # Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium. # Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process. # Preloaded with the Microsoft Office Starter 2010 2010 free software offering with selected functionality of Word and Excel for your text and spreadsheet tasks. Plus, if you decide you want the full suite, just purchase a product key to activate an ad-free version that also includes the latest Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher programs. # Acer Backup Manager software enables you to set up backup your valuable data or media portfolio with ease, and protect your assets intelligently and quickly. # 6-cell battery (4400 mAh) # Weight: 5.74 pounds
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Post by Pantala Naga Pampa on Jan 26, 2011 18:31:49 GMT -5
If the Acer does everything you need it to, then I say it was a good deal.
I bought a Dell Studio 17 last year for $550, but it was a refurb from Woot. This was the first laptop I have ever bought. I have always built out gaming systems, but after my last one went belly up, I couldn't see putting all that money into it when all I do anymore is surf the web, email and online purchases.
Good luck with the new laptop.
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Post by gelinas on Feb 1, 2011 8:44:09 GMT -5
The CTS V is ABSOLUTELY awesome. Be sure to post pics and impressions when it arrives.
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Post by DoingOK on Feb 1, 2011 12:18:01 GMT -5
Thanks......It's like waiting for Christmas. Mine will look exactly like the one below (cept' mine will have the black wheels and yellow brake calipers):
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Post by Nemesis.ie on Feb 1, 2011 12:37:10 GMT -5
Hmmm, that colour looks very familiar: (The one I have)
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Post by gelinas on Feb 1, 2011 14:18:24 GMT -5
WOW!, that looks awesome, DoingOK. Is that the pearl white? The black wheels will set it off very nicely (I've never been a fan of chrome). Will probally look something in this ballpark:
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 14:59:51 GMT -5
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Post by shayking on Feb 1, 2011 15:40:55 GMT -5
i was wondering, how long it would be before you replaced the Super Junior.
Im addicted - especially the amps in them.. the Signature is no joke
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 15:49:25 GMT -5
This has been called "the last sub you will ever own" That's the reason i got it ;D
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Post by edoggrc51 on Feb 1, 2011 17:10:54 GMT -5
^^^^^ Haha! Yeah right. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2011 18:26:25 GMT -5
WOW!, that looks awesome, DoingOK. Is that the pearl white? The black wheels will set it off very nicely (I've never been a fan of chrome). Will probally look something in this ballpark: that's code 800J diamond white tri-stage. Rich don't get into an accident! lol that color is a terrible match in any water paint line. I paint that color on a daily basis, since I paint at a caddy dealership. (35% of caddys are 800J) It's a nice color new but terrible to respray when the time comes. Even from Factory it's very blotchy, if the factory can't spray it properly, what chance do us poor sucker have LOL Every time I go to Dupont training, we all *bleep* about it and the head Dupont dude of Canada will admit they haven't come up with a better application to make it look better. It's still nice though but I guess I'm a little bias since it's an almost daily annoyance.
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Post by DoingOK on Feb 1, 2011 18:37:29 GMT -5
I figured it will be hell to repaint. Hope I don't have to deal with accidents. I have a clear bra being installed as soon as I get the car. The car pictured above with the black wheels is actually radiant silver. I almost opted for silver, but I had a silver vette and want to change the color up. The pearl white really pops in all lighting conditions whereas the silver looks washed out in bright sunlight.
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Post by edoggrc51 on Feb 1, 2011 18:42:14 GMT -5
Congrats Rich! Is the yellow caliper upgrade more than just a change in color?
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