Computers and Related Hardware/Software

bought (2) 1.5TB seagate internal drives to replace my very old 40gb and 80gb wds...
Got the drives, installed the firmware, and been trouble-free so far...
hopefully, they last for awhile

arnel98 wrote:bought (2) 1.5TB seagate internal drives to replace my very old 40gb and 80gb wds...
Got the drives, installed the firmware, and been trouble-free so far...
hopefully, they last for awhile

They must've taken all day to format. :beaten: :sweat:

arnel98 wrote:bought (2) 1.5TB seagate internal drives to replace my very old 40gb and 80gb wds...
Got the drives, installed the firmware, and been trouble-free so far...
hopefully, they last for awhile

Wow, that is a lot of hard drive space to work with. I'm still in gigabyte territory :sweat:

I'm hoping to get a new LCD monitor by next month. The prices on the 22-inch models are low enough, but I'm holding out to see if I can get a 1080p model for a good price.

yeah, took about 6-7 hours for both since i formatted the 2 drives at the same time... i thougt it would never finish...

for lcd monitors, try looking at dealnews.com from time to time... they usually feature where to get stuff cheaper...

if you dont mind going with a not so well known brand, and not very picky with colors... you can even get a bigger lcd monitor. The HannsG 28" 1920x1080 goes for around $370. and if youw ait some more, im sure they'll drop furhter in price... I bought one more than a year ago, and havent had issues yet...

MAGICJACK is really magic!

Just bought this mind blowingly easy to hook up long distance phone service that works through your computer.

If someone else has already posted about this sorry. :bow:

We got it for my BF so he can have an AMerican/free phone through his computer. When you buy the JAck you receive the number. If you are anywhere in the world you can have an American telephone number.
Should be a substantial $$ savings.

Anyway it is really cool, sound excellent, except we havent been able to hook up the Voicemail part and there is effectively no Customer Support.
All in all an awesome thing. :thumbsup:

arnel98 wrote:bought (2) 1.5TB seagate internal drives to replace my very old 40gb and 80gb wds...
Got the drives, installed the firmware, and been trouble-free so far...
hopefully, they last for awhile

I hope they are not the Barracudas that are being problematic right now... :sweat:

I think it may be time for a new DVD drive in my comp :(

I've had quite a few authored DVD's finish with the message: "Burn completed successfully but finalising failed" or something like that. I've tried the same files, discs and the same program (ConvertXtoDVD) on my work comp with no problem, so I can only assume my DVD burner is dying :(

Okay somebody please enlighten me if purchasing a mac is a total waste of resources? should i just buy a regular laptop instead? am i buying into the hype?

littlemissfab wrote:Okay somebody please enlighten me if purchasing a mac is a total waste of resources? should i just buy a regular laptop instead? am i buying into the hype?

I think it depends on what you intend to use a new laptop for. I've heard and read that Macs are good for graphics and video work, but I wouldn't know for sure myself as I haven't used a Mac in a long time. Windows PCs I would think are perfectly fine in most cases.

deseipher wrote:

I think it depends on what you intend to use a new laptop for. I've heard and read that Macs are good for graphics and video work, but I wouldn't know for sure myself as I haven't used a Mac in a long time. Windows PCs I would think are perfectly fine in most cases.

I agree.

Personally I have never had a problem with Vista (Business in this case) although this is a desktop, not a lappy. It's up to you to decide if the extra money you will pay is worth it.

deseipher wrote:

I think it depends on what you intend to use a new laptop for. I've heard and read that Macs are good for graphics and video work, but I wouldn't know for sure myself as I haven't used a Mac in a long time. Windows PCs I would think are perfectly fine in most cases.

Totally on the money here. A mac has more power for graphics and video/images/web-related things. It's more an imaging computer.

If all you're going to use your laptop for is visiting the net, using Microsoft Office apps (available for Macs as well), or burning, it's better to stick with PC.

littlemissfab wrote:

*drags Wyn out of the corner*

Sorry!!! Hahahaha, I totally didn't see the last post on the page! I read your response in the Computers thread... I'm still contemplating... :(

To be totally honest, from someone who uses a balance of PC and Mac on a daily basis, I don't see why you would choose a PC over a Mac.

Yea, they cost WAY more, but I've never had a problem with them, and their interface is better. They're easier to use, and you see Macs more and more in large co-operations. They're just more convenient.

I'm not going to bash the PC or call a PC user "deluded", because there's nothing wrong with a good PC. Macs are just better IN MY OPINION. More convenient. More efficient. Definitely more sexy. ;)

Wynter wrote: Definitely more sexy. ;)

Oh yeah!!!!!! :metaldevil:

So THAT'S where i've been going wrong all these years. My comp isn't sexy! :shakehead:

Anime Dad wrote:So THAT'S where i've been going wrong all these years. My comp isn't sexy! :shakehead:

See.... :beatyou:

Time to go the Mac way.. :hehe:

Between my sister (family) and I, there are now 9 (working) macs in the house. :hehe:

krim wrote:Between my sister (family) and I, there are now 9 (working) macs in the house. :hehe:

And how many that aren't working? :hehe:

krim wrote:Between my sister (family) and I, there are now 9 (working) macs in the house. :hehe:

Sugoi! :applaud:

I have 5 working Macs in my house. For two of us. :mrgreen:
Can never have enough computers! :dancing:
When they are Macs!! :yippee:

Sorry, was I too loud? :ashamed:

^Just finish reading this and what do I get? An email promoting the latest 17" Macbook :crazy:

It's a conspiracy!

Anime Dad wrote:

And how many that aren't working? :hehe:

hmm.. i'll count the "not in current use" ones as well.
PowerBase 604 that i was going to use as a print/file server, but never got around to doing it.
my sister's icebook that my nephew walked on and somehow ruined the screen, can be repaired, but i haven't gotten around to.
a 15" G4 TiBook that needs some work that I also never got around to doing and probably isn't worth repairing anymore.
Quadra840, Color Classic, IIe in the garage.