Recent content by bUnMaNGo

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    Questions about backup options for five computers...

    do you guys have any recommendations for external drives? I'm looking at a 40/80 or 80/160 (backing up a 73 gig raid1 setup) also, about a scsi controller, Dell states that the only controller that will work in the machine I have (Poweredge 2650) is the Adaptec 39160, but isn't that...
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    Advice on where to live in Los Angeles

    heh, I work off of Rosecrans and the 405 too (Marine and Sepulveda to be exact) I commute 45mi each way from Diamond Bar to Manhattan Beach... 60w -> 605s -> 105w -> 405s, or 57s -> 91w -> 110s -> 405n plus driving to client's houses around the area. You might want to consider Playa Del Rey or...
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    what are some good geeky clubs i can join in college?

    I dunno about your school but UC Santa Cruz has a Queer Geeks Club :P
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    So how is costcos?

    I really like the filet that they sell there... 6 good sized filets for about $25. I used to buy bacon in bulk there as well, and make bacon wrapped filets all the time ;) yup... I bought a battery for my Integra from there a few years ago, but never got around to installing it until a while...
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    Optimum DVD media, 10 pk $9.94 AR @ Staples thru 9-13

    FYI these are on clearance still (B&M) for $6.50 each. There were still plenty in stock in the back at the Industry, CA store. Thanks to Jerryxu over at chubbythingyouputyourmoneyin
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    24% discount ATT wireless accessories

    hmm... your PMs aren't on... can you send the code to me? :)
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    Canon Powershot S200 $170 shipped AR & coupon @ staples.

    there's a different rebate at http://www.staples.com/products/Rebates/08_31_03_Canon486237.pdf lame, autoparse URLs STILL doesn't work
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    Now Even Hotter!: Canon Powershot G3 $419 @ CC B&M + $50GC

    was this a salesperson? or a manager? I tried talking to a salesperson, and they told me to go to the customer service desk, who told me to go to the manager. The manager then got someone at the customer service desk to call the West Covina location, who denied the pricematch :(
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    Now Even Hotter!: Canon Powershot G3 $419 @ CC B&M + $50GC

    I just got denied at the Brea, CA store trying to pricematch my receipt from the West Covina store. The Brea store called the West Covina store, and the manager at the West Covina store told the manager at the Brea store not to pricematch :(
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    LOTR Two Towers Pre Order $12 Shipped

    same here... 1 day before it was supposed to be released (which is today)
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    Probably YMMV, Klipsch Promedia GMX 5.1 for 199.99 at Best Buy

    just got back from BB and they had it for $250 there as well.
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    Now Even Hotter!: Canon Powershot G3 $419 @ CC B&M + $50GC

    I just tried to get another one (for myself this time) at the City of Industry, CA store, and the manager there wouldn't pricematch it for me. I even showed my receipt from the West Covina store that I got yesterday, and she said no :(
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    Now Even Hotter!: Canon Powershot G3 $419 @ CC B&M + $50GC

    I just picked up the last one at the West Covina location for the same price :)
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    people that are in UC irvine

    back when I applied, you could take them as late as December, but you needed to rush your scores.