Computers and Related Hardware/Software

Preferably USB2

More than likely, her PC has USB ports, but not a FireWire port...

I think I've seen 250GB USB external drives at Fry's for around $150+... Some maybe even cheaper with rebates ( :bleh: )...

My guideline for externals is that it shouldn't be more than 40-45% of the drive capacity is a good deal...
ie.. 250gb drive, if you can it for under $120, that'd be a good deal on a pre-made external.

To start...

Newegg has the Inoi 360U-250 250GB USB 2.0 7200RPM external hard drive for $130 - $40 rebate (exp 12/31) + $7 shipping = $97 shipped.

Just make sure you don't buy one with a cheap plastic case. They have a lot of heat problems.

bmwracer wrote:More than likely, her PC has USB ports, but not a FireWire port...

I think I've seen 250GB USB external drives at Fry's for around $150+... Some maybe even cheaper with rebates ( :bleh: )...

:lol: What's with the :bleh:? I see that you're just as cheeky as ever. That's a good thing though. Thanks for the info. And no, my little cheap computer doesn't have a firewire port. I with it did though :grumble:.


Thanks for the info krim. I'm gonna go check that out because I need one STAT.

Anymore suggestions?

If you find a model/brand you like, look for it at Amazon.com: they might try to beat the price and/or have free shipping and no sales tax. :D

shoujo22 wrote::lol: What's with the :bleh:? I see that you're just as cheeky as ever.

The holiday season doesn't quell my cheekiness. ;)

The :bleh: ? Rebates.

Hate dem rebates.

Really? Why do you hate rebates? I've never really sent off for one, but my parents have and they seem to have the same perception of rebates that you do :hehe:.

So you're not feelin' the holidays right now?

hmm.. that one i posted doesn't seem to have a fan, i DO NOT recommend it... unless you're just going to turn it on to backup and then shut it off after.

shoujo22 wrote:Really? Why do you hate rebates? I've never really sent off for one, but my parents have and they seem to have the same perception of rebates that you do :hehe:.

It's been discussed to death before, but they're just a sham by manufacturers to sucker people to buy their products.

So you're not feelin' the holidays right now?

So-so. :sweat:

shoujo22 wrote:

:lol: What's with the :bleh:? I see that you're just as cheeky as ever. That's a good thing though. Thanks for the info. And no, my little cheap computer doesn't have a firewire port. I with it did though :grumble:.


Thanks for the info krim. I'm gonna go check that out because I need one STAT.

Anymore suggestions?

if you have your sunday paper ads, try looking in there first.. im only saying that because you need it soon..

buying it online and paying for expedited shipping may negate any savings you find.

I checked most of my usual sources and nothing is really on sale... maybe after new years, there'll be some better deals.

Hmm lets seeee.... Currently in my home office, I have 4 computers. On my desk, I have 2 PC's (1 with dual monitors), on my wifes desk there is 1 PC. In the living room I have 1 laptop. Technically I have 5, but my iBook is kinda broken right now.

I enjoy using Windows and Macs, it doesnt matter. I use Macs at work and Windows at home, its all good. Oh, and I love gadgets and neato electronics. I have drawing tablets, mp3 players, webcams, digital camcorder, digital camera, and pretty much anything else that somehow connects to a computer. Weeeeee!

Found this in my mailbox this morning...

Fantom Titanium 250GB 7200RPM USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
Limited Quantities! Will sell out fast!
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$99.99 After Rebate (expires 12/31/05)
Buy.com price: $119.99
List price: $139.95
http://enews.buy.com/cgi-bin5/DM/y/eeWk0H3CJJ0G4J0Br5m0G4

lol, hurry! you might make it in time :hehe:

anybody got any recs for a good wireless keyboard...i'm not looking for a wireless mouse because i have a logitech mx 1000 which i enjoy using....it seems it's difficult to find just a wireless keyboard without the accompanying rodent.

any thoughts are appreciated.

Bluepanda wrote:Hmm lets seeee.... Currently in my home office, I have 4 computers. On my desk, I have 2 PC's (1 with dual monitors), on my wifes desk there is 1 PC. In the living room I have 1 laptop. Technically I have 5, but my iBook is kinda broken right now.

I enjoy using Windows and Macs, it doesnt matter. I use Macs at work and Windows at home, its all good. Oh, and I love gadgets and neato electronics. I have drawing tablets, mp3 players, webcams, digital camcorder, digital camera, and pretty much anything else that somehow connects to a computer. Weeeeee!

that's a lot of computers. :shocked: :bonk:

I installed the Swing Web UI for Azureus so I can keep track of my torrents from wherever. I can even add new torrents even when I'm not home.

dochira wrote:I installed the Swing Web UI for Azureus so I can keep track of my torrents from wherever. I can even add new torrents even when I'm not home.

wow, never new about that plugin...interesting.

Tu_triky wrote:
wow, never new about that plugin...interesting.

I figured someone must have written it, so I checked:

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/plugin_details.php?plugin=webui

So far, it looks good, except I didn't fully configure it correctly. So I can't add new torrents right now, but I'll fix that once I get home later.

Thanks for the info. :thumbsup: