Author Topic: The Geek Post Whore (for the ones who miss out irl) (Read 170740 times)

Datalanche · « **Reply #480 on:** January 21, 2009, 06:03:29 AM »

With the official beta being this great quality, I think I am officially sold on Windows 7. Microsoft, may I request: Two editions only, please. Home and Pro is more than enough. Also, don't charge 400 for Pro. >_>

The memory management could be a little better IMO, but it flies on my Core 2 Duo E8400, and runs well even on my AMD Athlon XP 2600+ system. And as you can see below, I am VERY demanding of my computer to do only the highest end tasks. Yeah... that's right, render those bitches.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #481 on:** January 22, 2009, 02:34:23 AM »

Can't wait for it to replace Vista!

Rick-e · « **Reply #482 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:02:15 PM »

Yeah!! I don't dare to use it yet since it's still beta and I use my laptop for work, but as soon as it's out I'll be kissing Vista goodbye! (well, more like kicking it out of the door, lol)

Stryfe · « **Reply #483 on:** January 25, 2009, 04:10:07 PM »

<ebc> it takes a real man to download such large files

shadowstar · « **Reply #484 on:** January 25, 2009, 05:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Stryfe on January 25, 2009, 04:10:07 PM

<ebc> it takes a real man to download such large files

Empower your HARD drive, say goodbye to FLOPPY disks.

orac · « **Reply #485 on:** January 25, 2009, 08:10:49 PM »

hehe, I'm currently using XP, but, am sad to say when I get my new laptop, I might have to be on vista, then i will have to go from my current knowledge of x86 asm, to x86-64 asm, lol.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #486 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:23:40 PM »

Well you can always downgrade if you want, or if the hardware is compatible and you don't need a certain windows only software, go Linux!

And then if you want windows again, you can always get 7 when it's finally released.

But really if you have a fast enough cpu and 2gb of ram, Vista should be fine after some fine tuning.

frblckstr1 · « **Reply #487 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:55:31 PM »

Quote from: StreakInTheSky on January 27, 2009, 06:23:40 PM

Vista should be fine after some fine tuning.

Read: remove the crapware the hardware manufacturer installed.

Datalanche · « **Reply #488 on:** January 29, 2009, 03:44:05 PM »

Honestly, I've avoided Vista simply from a lack of need. I own a copy of XP and it does all I ask. Vista offered little of interest to me, though I do like aspects of the interface. Although... while it is a badly designed OS, I've yet to see this horrible, BSoD'ing system that some people and those crappy Apple commercials make it out to be. It can be with bad drivers, but most people I know that use it seem to use it without issue these days. Either way, it's good that Windows is moving on to something that could be really good. 7 offers improvements to my computing experience, thus my enthusiasm for it.

And also, for laptops going from Vista to XP, make sure you can find drivers before buying(

) a copy of XP for it. Some models do not offer XP drivers at all.

And while I'm posting here, I thought I'd gloat a bit and say as of Friday, I am an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician!

I'm not sure how much I'll get to do (I got it for work mostly), but here's some guts of a white MacBook. Over 9000 screws.

frblckstr1 · « **Reply #489 on:** January 29, 2009, 07:06:12 PM »

^ Eh... I thought Mac's where build so good they do not require repair ???

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #490 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:15:18 AM »

I was reading about an old lady drying her clothes with 40Gbps internet gear in Sweden...

Why the hell am I stuck with a 10Mbps max speed cable internet if I pay a highest priced plan, with no adsl available?!
And it's not like I live in the middle of no where... I live in a highly populated area half an hour from one of the world's biggest metropolitan cities!

JFC · « **Reply #491 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:37:07 AM »

Comp's DVD player seems to be pooched.

Time to get a new one.

reyfer · « **Reply #492 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:59:41 PM »

ripchak · « **Reply #493 on:** March 08, 2009, 10:43:55 AM »

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frblckstr1 · « **Reply #494 on:** March 08, 2009, 07:05:44 PM »

^ Hm, w'll aside from that you missed some ';'s in the for I would have use a while...

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #495 on:** March 13, 2009, 10:19:14 PM »

anyone want a new thinkpad tablet? Can get one for less than 700USD

http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/ThinkPad-X61-12-1-inch-Tablet-PC/5979.aspx

shadowstar · « **Reply #496 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:08:14 AM »

The new AVG is sexy

Datalanche · « **Reply #497 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:44:42 AM »

^ I just upgraded and it looks the same to me, although one MAJOR plus was it let me uncheck the email and link scanner. That was a great thing to add.

This week, I defeated the Apple MacBook.

It wasn't the nightmare I thought it would be. Good screw management + care + patience = success.

LaJon · « **Reply #498 on:** March 15, 2009, 06:47:53 AM »

I'm so glad I came across this torrent with the Pokemon Red/Blue soundtrack. The memories!

shadowstar · « **Reply #499 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:03:17 PM »

Where can I download Bust-A-Groove, etc. (the rest in the series) games for PSP?