Random thoughts....[Tech edition] - Page 28

Thomas93 · November 6th, 2009, 9:52 PM

I quite fancy this

Crazyjeeper · November 6th, 2009, 10:32 PM

That is pretty awesome.

teeb · November 6th, 2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas93

I quite fancy this

I have the horrible suspicion that, like digital cameras and memory sticks, in a couple of years mini projectors will be 10 times better and a third of the price.

Actually, having said that, I don't really want one but I wouldn't say no to having one built into a phone. For instant PowerPoint presentations. Because, you know, there are so many occasions where I'm sitting down and thinking, I wish I could suddenly present a slideshow to you all.

smib · November 7th, 2009, 12:21 AM

Yeah, those things are neat, but they need to get a lot better before anyone can honestly justify buying one.

killpanda · November 7th, 2009, 12:24 AM

I just changed the fan in a friend's white MacBook, these things are a real pain in the ass to open images/smilies/biggrin.gif

thevictor390 · November 7th, 2009, 12:25 AM

I'm not looking forward to the day I finally decide to upgrade the RAM in my 9" Acer netbook...

nsx_23 · November 7th, 2009, 12:40 AM

Woot! I'll be receiving my tax returns soon!!!

New Macbook Pro/other laptop here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am trying to decide whether I should get a pair of UE custom IEMs + a cheaper laptop, or just bite the bullet and go for the more expensive MB pro, which I do like.

I intend on keeping this new laptop for quiet some time.

smib · November 7th, 2009, 12:55 AM

Well, assuming you'd be using the IEMs with the laptop, I'd say get the MBP now and save a while for the 'phones based on the goodness I've heard about the audio in MBPs compared to cheaper stuff.

nsx_23 · November 7th, 2009, 1:04 AM

I'd use the IEMs with anything really, but I guess I can always save for those later. I have a 25% off any UE custom monitor thingy.

next question would be 13" or 15"

smib · November 7th, 2009, 1:13 AM

Dunno, I prefer using my 14" work laptop over this 15" one for webbernetting in bed, because it's much lighter and therefore comfortable and easier to move aside so I can chase the dog. If you will only be doing similar things I'd recommend the 13", but I can see how that'd feel too small for regular use.

killpanda · November 7th, 2009, 2:23 AM

Perfect solution, buy a 13" and a monitor/keyboard/mouse with the money you saved by not buying the 15". That way you have the portability and a big screen for when you're at home images/smilies/smile.gif

nsx_23 · November 7th, 2009, 3:01 AM

I already have a pretty decent desktop, so I use that when I'm home.

The MB pro will be for on the go, so the portability of a 13" is probably what I need. The 15" isn't that much bigger though...

thevictor390 · November 7th, 2009, 3:26 AM

When I started college, I got a 15" laptop while a friend got a 13." It really does make a difference, 13" is a lot easier to carry around.

killpanda · November 7th, 2009, 3:27 AM

The 13" is also half a kilogram lighter than the 15", it can make a difference after a day on your back images/smilies/biggrin.gif

nsx_23 · November 7th, 2009, 4:04 AM

Then 13" it is.

Not to mention its cheaper.

Got to get a copy of Win7 for the MB pro. Whats the minimum required space for OSX?

johns13193 · November 7th, 2009, 4:34 AM

^On a related note, is it possible to completely strip OS X out and just have Windows 7?

thevictor390 · November 7th, 2009, 4:40 AM

Sure, but that kind of defeats the purpose of getting a Macbook...

nsx_23 · November 7th, 2009, 4:48 AM

I hear office for mac is terrible.

PacketCollision · November 7th, 2009, 5:49 AM

My fiancée loves Pages.

MadCat360 · November 7th, 2009, 8:49 AM

Reinstalling Windows suuuuuucks. At least it's not really boring - it's different every time! This week's flavor: how do we make sure that the correct hard disk gets the correct drive letter?! I got halfway through installing my hardware drivers before realizing I was installing them into my slave drive... rinse and try again.

November 6th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#542
Crazyjeeper Joined: Nov 29th, 2006 Last Online: 7:55 AM Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 5,620 Car: '85 CJ7, '97 F150, '84 VF500F Interceptor Rep Power: 206	That is pretty awesome. __________________

November 7th, 2009, 12:21 AM	#544
smib is a big honkin' homo Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:18 PM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,834 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 173	Yeah, those things are neat, but they need to get a lot better before anyone can honestly justify buying one. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo.

November 7th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#545
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: 8:43 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 23 Posts: 2,251 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 76	I just changed the fan in a friend's white MacBook, these things are a real pain in the ass to open __________________ Ouh yeah !

November 7th, 2009, 12:40 AM	#547
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 12:45 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,131 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 79	Woot! I'll be receiving my tax returns soon!!! New Macbook Pro/other laptop here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying to decide whether I should get a pair of UE custom IEMs + a cheaper laptop, or just bite the bullet and go for the more expensive MB pro, which I do like. I intend on keeping this new laptop for quiet some time. __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them" - Arthur C Clarke "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!! Last edited by nsx_23; November 7th, 2009 at 12:41 AM.

November 7th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#548
smib is a big honkin' homo Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:18 PM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,834 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 173	Well, assuming you'd be using the IEMs with the laptop, I'd say get the MBP now and save a while for the 'phones based on the goodness I've heard about the audio in MBPs compared to cheaper stuff. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo.

November 6th, 2009, 9:52 PM	#541
Thomas93 Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: March 14th, 2010 Location: blighty Posts: 412 Car: one day Rep Power: 10	I quite fancy this

November 7th, 2009, 12:25 AM	#546
thevictor390 Teen Wankeler Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 2:18 AM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 2,983 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 104	I'm not looking forward to the day I finally decide to upgrade the RAM in my 9" Acer netbook...

November 7th, 2009, 1:04 AM	#549
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 12:45 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,131 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 79	I'd use the IEMs with anything really, but I guess I can always save for those later. I have a 25% off any UE custom monitor thingy. next question would be 13" or 15" __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them" - Arthur C Clarke "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!!

November 7th, 2009, 1:13 AM	#550
smib is a big honkin' homo Joined: Aug 31st, 2007 Last Online: 1:18 PM Location: Bristol, Connecticut Age: 22 Posts: 2,834 Car: 2008 Scion tC LFS Status: Rep Power: 173	Dunno, I prefer using my 14" work laptop over this 15" one for webbernetting in bed, because it's much lighter and therefore comfortable and easier to move aside so I can chase the dog. If you will only be doing similar things I'd recommend the 13", but I can see how that'd feel too small for regular use. __________________ PunisherBass: ANYONE with an IQ higher than a jar of mayo wouldn't be able to get through the scientology mumbojumbo without laughing their ass off. Clegg: PunisherBass, quit insulting mayo.

November 7th, 2009, 2:23 AM	#551
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: 8:43 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 23 Posts: 2,251 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 76	Perfect solution, buy a 13" and a monitor/keyboard/mouse with the money you saved by not buying the 15". That way you have the portability and a big screen for when you're at home __________________ Ouh yeah !

November 7th, 2009, 3:01 AM	#552
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 12:45 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,131 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 79	I already have a pretty decent desktop, so I use that when I'm home. The MB pro will be for on the go, so the portability of a 13" is probably what I need. The 15" isn't that much bigger though... __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them" - Arthur C Clarke "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!!

November 7th, 2009, 3:26 AM	#553
thevictor390 Teen Wankeler Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 2:18 AM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 2,983 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 104	When I started college, I got a 15" laptop while a friend got a 13." It really does make a difference, 13" is a lot easier to carry around.

November 7th, 2009, 3:27 AM	#554
killpanda wants to fondle your manboobs Joined: May 22nd, 2004 Last Online: 8:43 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 23 Posts: 2,251 Car: 2006 Ford Fiesta S TDci (in France) Rep Power: 76	The 13" is also half a kilogram lighter than the 15", it can make a difference after a day on your back __________________ Ouh yeah !

November 7th, 2009, 4:04 AM	#555
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 12:45 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,131 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 79	Then 13" it is. Not to mention its cheaper. Got to get a copy of Win7 for the MB pro. Whats the minimum required space for OSX? __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them" - Arthur C Clarke "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!! Last edited by nsx_23; November 7th, 2009 at 4:17 AM.

November 7th, 2009, 4:34 AM	#556
johns13193 Joined: Aug 15th, 2007 Last Online: March 14th, 2010 Location: Well, it's near Philadelphia, PA Age: 17 Posts: 339 Car: Dad's Civic, Moms '02 Toyota Sienna (deer proof) Rep Power: 22	^On a related note, is it possible to completely strip OS X out and just have Windows 7? __________________ C2Q q9550 2.83 @ 0.976v, GA-P35C-DS3R, 4gb DDR3-1333, 4670 1gb @ 770/846, 5.75tb of HDD, Windows 7 Pro 64-bit.

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November 7th, 2009, 4:40 AM	#557
thevictor390 Teen Wankeler Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 2:18 AM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 2,983 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 104	Sure, but that kind of defeats the purpose of getting a Macbook...

November 7th, 2009, 4:48 AM	#558
nsx_23 Joined: May 9th, 2009 Last Online: 12:45 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,131 Car: 03 Toyota Echo 3DR Rep Power: 79	I hear office for mac is terrible. __________________ "If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche "To discover the limits of the possible, go beyond them" - Arthur C Clarke "Be quick, be quiet, and be on time." - Clarence "Kelly" Johnson 03 Toyota Echo (Yaris) 3dr hatch - 5-speed and 1.3L of fury!!!

November 7th, 2009, 5:49 AM	#559
PacketCollision Server Admin/Crasher Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Davis, CA Posts: 324 Car: '10 Prius Rep Power: 37	My fiancée loves Pages.

November 7th, 2009, 8:49 AM	#560
MadCat360 Joined: Apr 15th, 2008 Last Online: 9:35 AM Location: Infineon Raceway Age: 20 Posts: 3,498 Car: 80's Dodge with lolsprings & lolrods LFS Status: Rep Power: 75	Reinstalling Windows suuuuuucks. At least it's not really boring - it's different every time! This week's flavor: how do we make sure that the correct hard disk gets the correct drive letter?! I got halfway through installing my hardware drivers before realizing I was installing them into my slave drive... rinse and try again. __________________ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for I am at 200 MPH and leading the race... okay, maybe more like 75 Chump to Champ, an aspiring racing driver's blog

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