$900 tax refund

Penth

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I'm thinking I could:

Option A: Upgrade to a Core 2 Duo and build another media center out of my extra parts.

Option B: Get Vista Ultimate + 2 copies of Home Premium for the media centers. Then spend some of my savings to do the Core 2 Duo upgrade.

Option C: Spend it all on clothes and shoes.

Or something else...

Also, what are you spending your refund on?

Edit: Also, I have no debt, almost enough saved in the bank to pay for a new car, a decent investment and I generally save like 70% of my paychecks so I'm for sure spending this.
 

Drakkon

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1. go to casino
2. bet on black
3. Either win big or loose big :D hey its not like it was money that could've been in your pocket anyways :roll:
 

EvilYoda

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I'm going for a C2D system as well...my first all-new system in like 5 years, I can't wait. :D
 

jamesbond007

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Photography
Are you into photography? If you don't, you might want to pick up the Canon 135L if you shoot Canon. If you shoot anything else, I cannot help you. :) 300mm f/4L IS if you do sports. The 135L is my favorite for portraits and near everything I shoot. The $900 could pay for about half of a new 85L, which would be my second recommended non-sporty choice. :)

Phone
Palm Treo 700p. Motorola Q is nice, but I don't like the lack of calendar options compared to the Palm Treo series.

Computer Stuff
24" Dell LCD anyone??? Great screen, should be able to get Vista and the screen for $900 if you shop around.
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: jamesbond007
Photography
Are you into photography? If you don't, you might want to pick up the Canon 135L if you shoot Canon. If you shoot anything else, I cannot help you. :) 300mm f/4L IS if you do sports. The 135L is my favorite for portraits and near everything I shoot. The $900 could pay for about half of a new 85L, which would be my second recommended non-sporty choice. :)

Phone
Palm Treo 700p. Motorola Q is nice, but I don't like the lack of calendar options compared to the Palm Treo series.

Computer Stuff
24" Dell LCD anyone??? Great screen, should be able to get Vista and the screen for $900 if you shop around.

Penth doesn't need a stinking 24" ;)
 

Penth

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Originally posted by: jamesbond007
Photography
Are you into photography? If you don't, you might want to pick up the Canon 135L if you shoot Canon. If you shoot anything else, I cannot help you. :) 300mm f/4L IS if you do sports. The 135L is my favorite for portraits and near everything I shoot. The $900 could pay for about half of a new 85L, which would be my second recommended non-sporty choice. :)

Phone
Palm Treo 700p. Motorola Q is nice, but I don't like the lack of calendar options compared to the Palm Treo series.

Computer Stuff
24" Dell LCD anyone??? Great screen, should be able to get Vista and the screen for $900 if you shop around.

Photography: I've got a Nikon D80 with a few lenses. I could get a higher end lens but I think I'll wait till I've got more extra cash than this.

Phone: I've got an MPx220 Smartphone. I had a Cingular 8125 for a while but don't like the size of them. I plan on upgrading to the whatever replaces the Cingular 3125 (it will have 3g data and built in GPS) because I like the flip-phone form-factor.

Computer Stuff: I'm running a Dell 30" Panel with 2 20" Panels on the side. I've got a decent sound system as well (Klipsch 5.1 Ultras) I've also got a 7900GTO but I don't game (I'd like to sell it and pick up two of the 8600 Ultras or whatever they are when they come out.