Recent content by Skelshy

This is not the Pro DVD as indicated in the title. It's been cut down in packages and install options (you can't do a minimal install for example) You can install updates and missing packages (like apache) via ftp after the initial install.

ATI chipset rumored to have sucky southbridge and esp. glacier slow USB

Do these drives still make a meow-kind of sound every now and then?

3800+ also dropping to $425-ish, $165 drop, very nice. I can feel an upgrade coming...

Have you guys heard of VoIP? Skype? Broadvoice? Calling cards are so yesterday.

I don't know about the ATI applications, I don't have them installed. The card works fine in MCE 2005 & you only need to install the drivers. the included antenna is sold as the "silver sensor" Amazon. Works very well if you have enough signal strength indoors.

Yes mine came with the type of serial number required by the rebate

Hmm they called to tell me there was only a 16mb card coming with the camera. Then asked if I wanted to buy any upgrades. I said no, I only want the retail package (which is the truth, I am giving this as a gift) and no further pressure from them. So they are more pushy than the ordinary...

Rebate extended until March 31st. Mentions Nikon authorized resellers only, anybody had trouble with their rebates/butterfly photo?

$44 + 49 = 93 at newegg

I ordered one yesterday. The delivery dats showed up as unavilable that is true - I guess that means they don't have a delivery date, but the product can be ordered. It now shows up as > Estimated Ship Date: Monday, January 10, 2005. $254.61 inc. tax and $10 upgrade to 80GB disk.

The page title @ Dell: "Featured Desktops" rofl

Deal is back $224 shipped Link to page Intel® Celeron® processor, 325J, 2.53GHz, 256KB Cache, 533MHz FSB Processor No Operating System, Microsoft FREE UPGRADE to 512MB DDR2, 400MHz, 2X256 Single Ranked Memory 40GB1, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Hard Drive...

Dell makes great computers for non-enthusiasts. Their stuff just works. And they have great deals on entry level machines, check the deals forum. Get a basic machine for $400 and spend some extra on memory. Dells prices get less attractive if you pick upgrades or want a specific parts in it.

Also make sure you run dtemp once in a while and make sure they don't exceed their rated temperature.