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  I did the same to my tivo HD. I think my tivo freaked out at first when it found the 750 gigs of storage... : Horn
  • It was trying to fill its void much in the same way you do, with gay porn : digital_d
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  did it stop randomly rebooting? : wetard
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    I watched tv for a few hours last night with no reboots and this morning with no issues, so, so far, yes ... : mattfl
    • MISSION ACCOMPLISHED : wetard
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  I wonder if I can upgrade the Hard Drive on my Comcast Motorola DVR? : Shadowdane
  • the lollin' just won't stop : Deathlove
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    That thing is such a POS. I had one before I got my tivo and I'm amazed at how much better the tivo is o... : Horn
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      yah it is... If I can find a Tivo for cheap I would definately jump on it : Shadowdane
      • They sell refurbed HD's for about 180 on tivo.com : Horn
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        https://www3.tivo.com/store/boxes.do?type=renewed&WT.ac=shophome_factoryreneweddvr_img - as cheap as you'... : Deathlove
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          I've researched this before but I never fully understood. How does this work with cable? So, I spend ... : amrbean
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            It adds up to about the same when you factor in the tivo service and the small fee for the cable cards. : pimpium
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              The first cablecard is free if you have comcast so I think I'm actually saving a dollar or two a month. : Horn
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                unless you already have a cable box (for on demand), then they charge you. i think it's bullshit :( : FrayLo
                • yeah, but if you got a second cable box instead of the cablecard, you'd get charged, too. That's just Wha... : Deathlove
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            If you prepay for TiVo, you can get it down to under $9/mo., which is what most cablecos charge for HDDVR... : Deathlove
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              I noticed tivo.com also has a lifetime $400 one-time fee. Is that for the life-time of the Tivo box? So... : amrbean
              • it's lifetime for the tivo box itself : electroly
              • It's for the box; box dies, lifetime dies. You can pretty much bet that when new series come out, though,... : Deathlove
  • Sure. Go ahead and do it. : pimpium
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    Don't even think about trying. If you crack the case on it, and Comcast finds out, it is an automatic $6... : Ormsbee
    • Wow that's crazy, there's no way those things should cost anywhere near $650 : MagicWishMonkey
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      holy shit... : Shadowdane
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        Does your model have an eSATA port? With some you can expand the storage by just attaching the external H... : Prozium
        • i would have to check, dunno : Shadowdane
  • lol not ... sorry : mattfl
  • yeah, not a good idea since you're *leasing* the equipment from them. : wetard
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  Did you load up InstaCakes or just do the straight upgrade? : woodchuck70
  • Just a straight upgrade : mattfl
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    What is instcakes good for? : hamachi
    • Instacake is a formatting tool that adds features to your tivo. At least it did for the old Tivo's. Featu... : woodchuck70
• i have done this as well. it r0x0rz to have loads of space for movies! : m0rfus
• Yeah, I kinda want to do this since more and more HD channels means more and more pressure to get through... : Deathlove
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  Does it require a particular drive still, or can I just toss any 750GB drive in? : Gonzo
  • Any sata drive seems to work, you just need to use mfstools to copy over the settings. : Horn
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  Chaps my ass that I can't replace the shit HD that is in my COX box. : rosewood
  • It even has a disabled eSata port, the fuckers. : rosewood
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  link to how-to? : FrayLo
  • http://tivo.upgrade-instructions.com/index.php : Prozium
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    this is the guide I used, http://mfslive.org/winmfs/ and then jumped to the quick start http://www... : mattfl
    • TiVo Hard drive upgrade : amrbean
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  Shit I was thinking of buying one but $699 is insanity =( : bozer
  • woops I meant $599 (still insanity) : bozer
  • $700? For what, an HD XL? The standard model refurbed is under $200 and should be plenty, and you can upg... : Deathlove
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    Buy a refurbed HD and then put in a new harddrive. The XL or Series 3 are ripoffs. : Horn
    • I have a Series 3 :( but i've had it since launch and they didn't have tivoHDs then. : Deathlove

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  At the Launching Pad: http://www.shackpics.com/files/SpaceShuttle1_6hniy3wqiu6dwg098ym6.jpg Ready for... : conandan
  • hahaha, that is awesome : MagicWishMonkey
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    needless to say, this game is fucking awesome. It takes a while to get all of these parts, but holy shit... : conandan
    • Finally something you and I can agree on. : rudds
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    That looks awesome with the wings. : crummynz
    • I kind of giggled when I saw bat wings. : valael
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    Also, if anyone has this game, and wants me to send them the plans for it, let me know, and add me to you... : conandan
    • I played the demo and didn't really "get it". This has given me a renewed interest in it, however... : Entity
    • maybe i should get the plans... i think youre on my friends list.. : dantastic
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    that's awesome. I wish the MS store would have had it in stock right away Xmas. Does it actually fl... : cltcprd
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      yes, there are a ton of flying vehicles. I coasted down on no power. If you want a video, I might be ab... : conandan
      • yes plz! : cltcprd
  • there is evidence the whole thing was faked : teethmarks
  • Haha, that's pretty kick ass. : megarust32
• this makes the game a lot more interesting than what i got out of the demo : mwasher
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  So is this worth picking up if I liked the old ones? : ColoradoCNC
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    It has the same characters/atmosphere/humor, but the gameplay is more like lego - if you don't enjoy maki... : uncleanmonkey
    • That actually sounds pretty fun. I think I know what my next gamefly rental is now. : ColoradoCNC
  • dude it's 39.99 brand new. you cant beat that price on a brand new game. it was on sale before xmas for... : dantastic
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  My (NWS) contraption: http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7053/ppwj5.jpg : uncleanmonkey
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    sweet jesus : japoneez
    • Thaaaat's what she said. : uncleanmonkey
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    Also: Note the foldout wings - it has a jet in the rear so it can fly too! : uncleanmonkey
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      pics in flight pls. : bakanoodle
      • Sorry don't have one and can't be bothered to turn on the xbox just now, maybe later :-) For now let t... : uncleanmonkey
  • Jesus Christ : pwnage1232
  • hahaha : deviantpaul
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  is this like the other games, or something different where you build shit : papaskot
  • A mix. The main point of the game is to play with vehicles. So it's like Lego - you're making the fun, yo... : uncleanmonkey
  • it's somewhat different. : kbnerd
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  can someone come up with another idea for me to make? : conandan
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    battlemech!!! : quadeh
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      oh lord the fucking ideas running through my head for this one is eating me alive : conandan
      • I think I am going to do the Apollo Launcher Next. : conandan
    • I knew I had seen this before, took some sweet time to track down though: http://banjo-kazooie.com/upl... : uncleanmonkey
• Hey that's pretty awesome - you may have convinced me to give this game a chance. : Milleh
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  Here's the review that sold it for me btw: http://www.giantbomb.com/banjo-kazooie-nuts-bolts-review/17-... : uncleanmonkey
  • hmmmm : Milleh
• <3. Also, I challenge you to find ANYTHING that isn't helped by adding collapsible wings :D : Damodred

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  BUILD BUILD BUILD EOT : abovedefault
  • Yes, EOT indeed. : zebosausamite
  • exactly : jonin
  • Build : Ride-My-Rocket
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    Building your own PC is almost never an economically valid option. You should only do it if you enjoy it.... : Neech
    • Building a PC takes less than an hour, not including OS install time. Windows practically installs itself... : Wikidd
    • Unless of course you work on computers for a living. I just bring all my parts to work with me and get pa... : balth
    • Would you rather: A) Fix a problem yourself. B) Go through an OEM's support system. I choose A. : deject
    • what? i'm a computer noob, and i built my own machine. it's pretty easy, with only a few tricky parts. i'... : mindmann
    • lol what? Takes like 2 hours... saves more than $50/hour. : OmegaRed59
    • LOL. Your logic is fatally flawed. How is saving money 'never economically valid? How is your time ren... : Jobos
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    Everyone has the ability to build. It will be so worth it in $$ and in effort. : IHATEDUST
    • Oh read your REWORDING now I feel like an ass.... : IHATEDUST
  • IAWTP : thetangent
  • Indeed. Newegg pieces, mostly. : Damodred
• I always build. Saves money so I can get better parts, plus I enjoy doing it. : ant_hillbilly
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  Build is usually better, my last few PC's I have built. But I recently bought since the deal was so good.... : kodt
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    How did you score a deal like that? : Prozium
    • No shit! : pimpium
    • Microcenter had this computer for $999 (they still might, maybe instore only) and they had an open box re... : kodt
• If you want to spend as little money as possible and you're getting an all-new machine, it's both cheaper... : OverloadUT
• Oh dear gods, build. Pre-made "gaming" PCs are hideously overpriced. : ForestCreature
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  Build. And be sure to use this awesome case when you do, I can't say enough good things about it: Antec... : kainen1
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    ^^^This case is super rad. I purchased mine from Microcenter for $45 during their pre black Friday deal ... : DrillBit
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      god what a steal. I love the thing, I wish people would give it more love because it's just THAT good. : kainen1
      • Yeah I wasn't even shopping for a case that day. I saw it gave it a quick once over to make sure it had ... : DrillBit
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    Its probably great but i hate the look of it, it looks like an aquarium or a ricer gadget. I already ge... : Hoax
    • I love my P180 : riptyde
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      I've owned a P180 and the 900 is a better case, better airflow, easier accessable parts, just an improved... : kainen1
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        It doesn't work like that in my social environment. gaming is frowned upon one you get older than lets sa... : Hoax
        • Frowned upon, lol. : lodit
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          social environment like at home? that's your home, it is what you want it to be correct? Well neither ... : kainen1
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            Well yeah home as in family, friends an gf. They make their jokes etc but its all in good spirit, my old ... : Hoax
            • oh, screw em then. not to tell you what to do or to step on your shit, but who gives a fuck what they th... : kainen1
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        How quiet is the 900 compared to a P182 though? I've never had a P180 but I understand that the P182 solv... : Wikidd
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          Mine runs pretty quiet. I have the stock fans in it now and they are set to the lowest speed. It still ... : DrillBit
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            the 900 has about zero inherent qualities to make it a quiet case, however. you can just put quiet parts ... : xsoulbrothax
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              I didnt feel this way at all. My P180 when I had it was plenty loud, and definitely hotter. Then again... : kainen1
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                ^^^This : DrillBit
                • I keep a bunch of Yate-Loon 12L's running at default speed in my case, with everything more or less overc... : xsoulbrothax
            • my P180 is loud right now, and far louder when I'm playing games : zerog83
  • hella LEDz : cpt_gloval
  • I am a proponent of a great case as well. I also stress getting a case you can use for 3 maybe 4 computer... : Sailor of Fortune
• Depends on what kind of deals are out there. Dell has some crazy deals a lot of times that are worth it. : TreMetal
• Build. : sigpro
• Build if you are proficient enough. Let build if you have the money/friends. Buy precompiled otherwise. T... : Hoax
• Build. : Prozium
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  Build. Even if it requires a tech savvy mate todo it for you, you will get more power for less money. Fac... : Klebold
  • OP, you have come to the wrong place for a fair and balanced opinion on this matter. : Klebold
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  Unless you fail at this http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.32405747.jpg Build : ShadowRam
  • but I have a triangle motherboard and a square processor : phokz
• build myself. : hirez
• I always build them myself and for do it for my friends as well. : grabbie
• Build unless you can find a crazy deal on something. : DonarUDL
• Build. I couldn't imagine buying a premade setup at this point. : capt tripps
• I build myself but I know wtf I'm doing. If you don't, just buy. : rosewood
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  first mother fucker to say buy gets a boot in the head : mikecyb
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    Actually I already said buy in the 4th reply! : OverloadUT
    • yeah but you also suggested building so it doesn't count. you and rosewood were just being helpful. : mikecyb
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    there are advantages to buying. The PC I just built took me a good 16 hours from start to finish. I had a... : Modulus
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      well that sounds like you didn't do your research, friend. and if you have a busted part you can ship it... : mikecyb
      • I did my research, I just bought my case months before I figured out what I was doing. haha it was on sal... : Modulus
    • dude i will assemble a pc from parts to post in an hour flat, tops. it is so much easier than it used to ... : cpt_gloval
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      Really committed? Give me a break. There are about a half dozen major components, and they all basically : basketofkittens
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        Well you need to do all the research to figure out what current hardware it good, and what works together... : Modulus
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          step 1: pick a system guide from techreport.com step 2: order it all from newegg with their link at the ... : cpt_gloval
          • Other than picking a guide from techreport, this is my experience. It isn't hard to read a few reviews a... : OmegaRed59
• I build mine. : orgcaptainnemo
• build unless you are a n00b : baronzemo78
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  Build. The last one I used parts from mwave.com. They installed the cpu on the motherboard and made sur... : randomjgj
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    ^^^ mwave is a good way to go about it. cpu/heatsink is the only hard part : yAak
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      even a monkey could do the cpu/heatsink on a lga775. : cpt_gloval
      • i know, but its the "scary part" that makes people avoid building PCs on their own : yAak
• If you build it, they will come : devnullgt
• heh, i think it's unanimous!! : jonin
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  build... theres a shitload of info out there to help you build one, no excuse not to. : yAak
  • Hell, the instructions that come with the case, mobo, etc are typically enough to get you all the way thr... : riptyde
• Build. Beyond the fact you can get better quality than pre-built rigs, there is the feeling of satisfact... : riptyde
• definatly, build. I wish I could say the same about laptops though : X-GOUKI
• Self built. Most parts end up coming from NewEgg and sometimes ZipZoomFly. : Killrig
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  Semi Hi-Jack UK Shackers need some halp :( Ive been looking into building a new comp, wheres the best ... : Vincenoir
  • compared to the US. and buying a ready to go looks similar in price if not less for what i want. : Vincenoir
  • ask toraz he is the local harware guru and should know the prices in the uk. : Hoax
  • I get most parts from Scan.co.uk I do get free shipping from them via a deal that's no longer availabl : Toraz Chryx
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    Ebuyer.com and dabs.com. Avoid scan.co.uk, they have the widest selection of after-market coolers but the... : Wikidd
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      I've had no trouble with scan, and I buy like £4000-5000 worth of stuff from them a year at the minimum : Toraz Chryx
      • Probably :) Tbh I don't know anyone else who's had a problem with Scan and the issue with that HR-05 w... : Wikidd
  • www.aria.co.uk www.novatech.co.uk www.ebuyer.co.uk That's three I can vouch for, Aria is normally c... : tidic
• Buy 8 PC's and take 1 part from each one to build one yourself! : Bumpmapped
• Hey I just recently built my own gaming rig. What price range are you looking at? Hit me up if you want s... : BigCooter
• motherfucking build build BUILD : SlamDunk
• Build, I made the mistake a few years back of buying a gaming pc, worst decision ever. : hirosushima
• Build. : walker270
• Buy j/k, build : dirge23
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  I would say build...BUT, I don't know....I hooked my mom up with this rig from Costco.. They were and ... : Dookeyfingers
  • Yeah building doesn't save you much money these days, if at all. It's about the fun of it and having cont... : OverloadUT
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  Build. When I finally have the money to buy overpriced PCs, I will. When building, I always run into a pr... : freakynipples69
  • Do you breadboard? I always build on a clean worktop (you can work on top of the anti-static pouch your m... : Wikidd
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  Chris Remo has some great things to say about Alienware : semaphore
  • To which I would say "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, You lost a customer for life." http:... : coyoterys
• Build. Get your parts from Newegg. : swenkcahs
• Build it. Will save you money. Get all of your parts from Newegg - that's what I did and I couldn't be... : Confrustrating
• My last system was a barebones, that can be a good compromise. But I usually build em myself, it's a bett... : WildDanimal
• i build. or rather, i stagger my upgrades. one year a gpu, the next a board, ram, and chip. a new case an... : cpt_gloval
• Build it yourself - just find a knowledgeable friend who can teach you the ropes while ensuring you build... : wytefang
• Always build, only buy when it comes to laptops, since building them is rarely an option. : Sailor of Fortune
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  Thread Re-worded I think I should have worded this different. See I can't build my own. I don't hav... : coyoterys
  • There are some sites that pretty much are custom build using the same parts you would have bought and don... : Sailor of Fortune
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    http://www.mwave.com/mwave/buildit.hmx?updepts=computers.hmx&DNAME=Computer+Systems for $80 they will ... : cpt_gloval
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      LOL They stole Walter E. Smythe's slogan. :) "You dream it. We build it." : coyoterys
      • i just went through the build process and you can get a E8400 4GB ATI4850 1TB system with BD/DVD-RW in an... : cpt_gloval
    • i highly recommend this. mwave built my last computer and it kicked ass. i was a retard and picked comp... : electroly
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      I really want to do this but it means I also have to buy an OS and mouse/keyboard from them yes? (I can g... : derelict515
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        no and no. but if you do order an OS from them, they will install the OS and set up all the drivers for ... : electroly
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          yeah I would like that obviously, but if I buy those parts from them the 'assembly' costs will be an extr... : derelict515
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            they also offer "assembly and test" for a few bucks on their board/chip combos. i've done that through th... : cpt_gloval
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              sweet, I think I will definitely go that route. Maybe I'll have a gaming pc soon. How much does that add ... : derelict515
              • i can't remember. i think it took an extra couple of days. shit call me up and i'll assemble it for you i... : cpt_gloval
      • They do assemble and test options for just motherboard, ram, and cpu for $10 http://www.mwave.com/mwav... : ant_hillbilly
    • yeah.. mwave is really good.. been using them for a decade.. (gah, i'm old) : dextius
    • inf'd; thanks for the info. I tried to build a pc back in the day but it never amounted to anything beca... : Agrona
    • ^^^ cpt_gloval's recommendation or maybe have an informal shack build party at your place and have a coup... : yacoub35
  • I'd get a custom deal on a dell (be sure to search for coupons before doing it, there always are) and jus... : kainen1
  • Can you do any work on it yourself? You can score a pretty nice deal on a basic dell system and then just... : Prozium
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    We have some Chicago shackers, I'm sure some kind shacker can help you out. : FormerHPB
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      This would be awesome. I gotta settle my complaint with Alienware first before I'm ready to start anew. ... : coyoterys
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        $80 seems a little steep for building a PC. Most shops here in the UK charge about £20 for it (at least ... : Wikidd
        • £20 for a build and setup? I don't think so, I charge £100 on a full build/configure/test on top of the... : Toraz Chryx
  • Ah, well that changes things a little. I'd still recommend a Shuttle PC : MaverickOrig
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    http://www.cyberpowerpc.com They basically just buy the parts of newegg and build computers, so it's ... : freakynipples69
    • While that is the case, and I can't emphasize this enough, CyberPowerPC is not a reliable retailer. I've... : Rotten Deadite
  • I'd go with a Dell but wait for one of their great sales. :) : wytefang
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    Where do you currently live? : happynoodle
    • South East side of Chicago. I border Indiana and Calumet City. : coyoterys
    • ah its in your profile :) Chicago.. I would build it for you. But shipping it from CA will be pricey im ... : happynoodle
  • NCIX can build it for you for a small amount. Much better than buying something from dell. I am sure othe... : razlebol
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  I would buy, unless you buy the best shit out there, buying probably will be cheaper, offers support, ... : tomatoactivator
  • Benefit of buying is yes, it's all done in one go. Building usually spans a period of a Week to a Mont... : Sailor of Fortune
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  Buy a good Dell (or something similar) box but with onboard video, then buy a video card for it. You can ... : SirX
  • Plus probably possilbe even with your disablility (depending what it is obviously) : SirX
• Build it. Follow a guide online and just do it. I'm retarded and I did it. Its much more satisfying kno... : erebus
• Building has lots of advantages, like most folks are saying. The big downside though is that it can be a ... : locoburger
• Build, you can save so much money and get much better hardware. : Richese
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  If you build it, you are dumb. : Robotic Puppy Eater
  • Wait, buy it. Dammit. It just fit so well with the whole Field of Dreams things. Nevermind. Disregard. Ca... : Robotic Puppy Eater
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  Build - you don't know anyone who could help you? : flagg209
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    To be honest, no. All my neighboorhood friends aren't into gaming or tech savvy. My tech friends are i... : coyoterys
    • I didn't read your second post when I read this - sucks that you're in Chi-town - I would build one for y... : flagg209
• built it for 15 years. Now, last year I decided to buy a complete gaming PC for 400€ and I guess except... : razorblade79
• Everyone thinks that building a computer is some tough job. Buy Components, based off recommendations ... : sreyes22
• Build it. Fells good to make your own monster, and save a lot of money too. : PredatorPR
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  Buy XFX of EGA motherboards and video cards. ASUS motherboards are nice too. Stay,,, stay away from integ... : PredatorPR
  • Actually I found one useful as backup when my GFX card blew. : node
• Buy parts from Newegg.com or ZipZoomFly.com and build it myself. That way I KNOW what parts have gone ... : vertdang
• I build my computer with a friend. It's a good way to pass some time and I enjoy seeing it work afterward... : Cowburn199
• Build. : thejm4n
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  Build. Last time I bought a pre-built gaming PC (from Alienware), it resulted in a year of anguish. : Chris Remo
  • Ahhh so you can empathize with me? I didn't detect the sarcasm in this post. http://www.shacknews.com/l... : coyoterys
  • Same thing happened to me. The video card was constantly overheating until it burned out and I barely got... : h o s t i l e
• Buy. I just went to FutureShop and got an HP gaming rig on sale and it's been awesome. : Dave-A
• I build it myself from parts from newegg, its really not that hard. I was a fairly brain-dead seventeen y... : Zolneirz
• Build it, or at least get a barebones kit with a good mobo and processor. This is what I've done, more or... : WaterSign
• build for fucks sake, saved my best friend over 1k building a unit for him. in return he bought me a 500 ... : happynoodle
• I built my PC and I would recommend that route even for someone that doesn't know a lot about computers, ... : Stucky_101
• BUILD! : easeup
• build! Newegg.com : Funran
• you can get good mom and pop stores to build you one off components, they will often have their own prebu... : Shai-Tan
• Building is the best way to go if you're shooting for a gaming machine. I stay away from the bleeding edg... : Medieval Barber
• Self Built baby! : SerratedDrums
• Build myself. Although it seems like there are more bad parts these days. So the next one I do, I'm goi... : romulan
• build. there are resources you can tap into about how to do it and as long as you have a computer nerd fr... : thenoodleincident
• build : yacoub35
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  Most will say build, but I would say not to unless you're sure of what you're doing or have someone who d... : TrptJim
  • So true, I helped my ex roommate build his rig. He's a smart guy and had fun building his first rig, but ... : bstrad
• I've been building and upgrading computers for about 8 years. I love it. I love popping open a computer... : Jobos
• I built mine myself through newegg.com Cost just shy of $2000 including a new monitor and OS. Great per... : AgentDan
• build. my last one from ncix.com : flasher 907

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  your chair back is slightly invisible. neat. : pyide
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    i did a photomerge in PS CS4 to get that panoramic view. and the pellicle material on aeron chair is semi... : gdestiny
    • Comfy chair? I need to buy a new one :/ : breadsticks
• awesome! : felicia
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  http://rotarded.com/pics/avtable.jpg there's a big ugly sectional on the other side of the room but that'... : cpt_gloval
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    You have an xbox360 on an xbox. How is that not creating a blackhole where all mater disappears. : Utopia
    • the irony is the xbox still works fine. but the 360 is the 3rd one. RRoD and E74. : gdestiny
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      I have both and use both very regularly. My Xbox gets more use than my 360! : OverloadUT
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        does not compute : japoneez
        • It's my HTPC. It runs XBMC and I do 100% of my TV watching on it now. Soon it will play all of my movies ... : OverloadUT
    • the concave contour on the 360 fits well against the convex contour of the XBOX :) : cpt_gloval
    • The original xbox is so large that it has a gravitational pull on the 360 and he can't put it anywhere el... : Prozium
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    xbox 1 lol : japoneez
    • XBMC+SNES9X'd : cpt_gloval
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    I have the same TV and stand, freaky! : tbreffni
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      you mean the coffee table? lol :) : cpt_gloval
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        Only the best from Walmart : tbreffni
        • i got the stand from ikea. : gdestiny
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  what are all the cd's on the shelf? : ninjamoo
  • Legitimate : dmason
  • linux distro ISOs : gdestiny
  • Looks like an genius way to FIND what you're looking for. : davantalus
• Envy, gdestiny. Sheer envy. I'll have to remember to snap a bad cameraphone pic of my computer room to... : ForestCreature
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  maybe I watch too much HGTV with the wife, but I can't help but notice the white walls and crappy blinds ... : mojorisen1117
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    yeah, i need to clean the blinds one of these days. but then again, i'm usually looking at the sony or LC... : gdestiny
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      you have nothing to be ashamed of. however, if you have a wife or girlfriend they need to decorate that ... : mojorisen1117
      • my wife pretty much leaves this room alone :) : gdestiny
    • Man, slap a dark coat of paint up....easier on the eyes to have a dark backdrop, at least for me. : rt702
• Sweet, easy access to the window for me to steal everything. : Utopia
• is that a can of pussy repellant on the shelf? because that might be a little unnecessary :o : emcea
• Hello 4e buddy : OverloadUT
• i tawt i taw Kung Fu Panda!! I did, i did tee Kung Fu Panda!! : senor135
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  xbox/htpc in basement: http://www.shackpics.com/viewer.x?file=100_2234_ah4bt86blqlu77v099eh.jpg office/... : papaskot
  • and some tf2 on the projector! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Clo8SRUcQ : papaskot
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    No office is complete without at least 3 bottles of alcohol. Good job! : ArcKnight
    • Nevermind the giant hookah.. : DJ Clipdat
    • there's more offscreen ;) : papaskot
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  that TV stand looks like its archinggg or is that from the panorama? : chilln
  • it's from the merged pics. : gdestiny
  • It's the thong lamp! : davantalus
• I'd totally take a pic but I don't want to clean my desk and cover up the personal stuff. : Ellissd
• you own many things. : liquidlies
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  I just finished mine actually. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcOxMnEtJbQ : pancake humper
  • lol what a fucking mouth breather. : lodit
  • That hole he has in the wall behind the rear speaker ruined it for me. : Ellissd
  • O_o : davantalus
• the things i would do in that room : happynoodle
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  What kind of chair is that? I've been looking into getting a mesh chair. : Sailor of Fortune
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    It looks like an Aeron. Comfortable in theory, but expensive as hell. : ForestCreature
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      I was hoping it wasn't an Aeron. I've seen some at the companies I've worked at that were comfy but weren... : Sailor of Fortune
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        Yeah, I sit in an Aeron all day and I have NO idea why they are so expensive. My cheapass generic high-ba... : ForestCreature
        • The thing about Aerons is they don't feel notably comfy at first, but then you realise you've been sittin... : PeanutsEnvy
  • yeah, it's an aeron. people either love it or hate it. it works for me. : gdestiny
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  sweet setup, however- do you ever regret buying a 360 arcade edition+harddrive (unless u had to replace). : Klebold
  • my 2nd 360 arcade E74 on me. the current arcade i have is the falcon; i did the hddhackr w/ a WD 120GB dr... : gdestiny
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  http://gmd.shackspace.com/DSC_4104.jpg : gmd
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    What's that glowing box? Power conditioner? : davantalus
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      Yes : gmd
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        Worth the price? : Ellissd
        • debatable, it is nice to have one thing that every piece of equipment plugs into. Also I can see it jump... : gmd
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      not just any power conditioner, A MONSTER POWER CONDITIONER. : orgcaptainnemo
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        panamax : gmd
        • Man that thing glows like Alienware. (...and jealousy) : davantalus
  • nice. you need ceiling cat to cover that vent. : gdestiny
  • He's rich, rich as a Nazi. : Lone Swordsman
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    What's the brand/model of your TV, gmd? : Nitrium
    • it is a first gen sony sxrd (xbr), bulb just blew and with the new one in it looks fucking amazing, almos... : gmd
  • hardwood floors and red paint...go : pancake humper
  • giant metal dog, your place looks really cozy. : packav
  • love the puke yellow : pilgrimage
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  You should get a few of those Seagate 1.5TB HDs and rip all those discs and then throw them away. Waste o... : sanchez
  • Think of all the time spent labeling them! : davantalus
  • i know, but i just like to have the physical discs. : gdestiny
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  pretty bland. http://www.shackpics.com/files/100_0310JPG_zi1ey27x2e748678m2vd.jpg : ass-street
  • oh yeah, here's where i play xbox360 http://www.shackpics.com/files/awesomeXbox_i8xs6xrd7ynm7bzonti4.j... : ass-street
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  here's my setup, nothing special(just messy) http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8199/deskshackny6.jpg : Sixcos
  • well i know where to find one bobblehead after the nuclear holocaust. : ass-street
  • And my awesome console setup http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4051/consoleshackip9.jpg : Sixcos
• That brings a tear to my eye. Beautiful setup! : reelbk
• The consoles: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ud_dYhW6cLdrO9yh-wFzjw?authkey=zscBuL1O0gM&feat=direct... : freakynipples69
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  I thought those were the EVA Audio-Technica headphones for a second. : zigaroo
  • they are plantronics USB headset (counter-strike edition FTW). : gdestiny
• damn that's a nice and cozy gaming setup. Well done. : stuka
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  Yes i should really clean up http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2e0oh9g&s=5 http://tinypic.com/view.php?... : wetard
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    Where's can i get a copy of that wallpaper? : gunrock46
    • http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/1740/rockefeller%27s_view.html : wetard
• sup fellow consumer whore? : mnok
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  my haven http://www.shackpics.com/files/cpusetup_guhmlqjpn106t3zxo5r6.jpg : devnullgt
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    glad i'm not the only one with a freakin tangle of wires. : ju$tmon3y
    • it would have been worse, that actually has some cable ties and crap...honestly no idea where they all go... : devnullgt
• Are those the official counter strike headphones from years ago by Plantronics? : bozer
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  mine for now: http://picasaweb.google.com/fraggerock/Mantown#5249065443537607554 I need to do some mor... : bozer
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    Very nice. What's behind the doors? Is that a closet? Are you planning on turning it into a... media clos... : ieGod
    • I would like to but probably just get new doors there. That is what I want to do but the wife probably wo... : bozer
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/8836885@N05/3237292275/ : Vangoghs Ear
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  http://stoldark.com/images/apartment/media_01.jpg : ieGod
  • Sweet. I like that a lot. Too bad we got Er'd : bozer

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  Forget a Predator sequel. I would like to see an Aliens reboot where Alien 3 and Resurrection never happe... : wretchedradio
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    Alien 3 directors cut is not an abomination. It actually makes sense. : topkatz
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      Not really. It may make more sense than the original cut, but it's still pretty WTF. : Arcanum
      • I thought the theatrical was WTF. I just think it makes more sense. It was obviously trying to be more ... : topkatz
    • Its not a directors cut. : Serpico74
• Amen and amen! : PoopStewart
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  the only possible sequel would be sending Arnold to the predator world where he hunts them : grandmasterlee
  • ^^^^Fucking THIS : MeestaNob
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  Whats the over-under on The Rock getting cast? Can I get in on that action? : Saman
  • I will only watch it if the Rock is in it. : Juno
  • Getting The Rock for lead role would be the only reason i'd be interested. : jayares
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  At least it's with Robert Rodriguez. His movies are awesome. : Edges
  • Yeah, at least he knows how to make an entertaining movie. Unlike that dickhead that made the AVP and re... : Fish_Bulb
  • i bet you loved spy kids... : -=kodiak=-
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  What a terrible idea. Might as well remake Aliens too : Richese
  • Those are VERY dangerous words, even in jest. : yAak
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  http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=17389543#itemanchor_17389543 who's with me? : riptyde
  • 100% with you. Fuck that shit. DAMN IT. >:\ : virus
  • I think all of the movie studios in Hollywood should be forced to make a "Doom" movie, until they get it ... : Saman
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  NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO ... : virus
  • this is the new FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU : Postal
  • Wait, LeBouf is going to be the lead? : deathofrats
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  Skeptical it can be done. The 80s was really a special time for action movies that really hasn't been rep... : K1Bond007
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    In order to re-create the 80's style, they HAVE to have the right actors though. Who could possibly play... : .frame
    • I don't know. That's another problem. It's hard coming up with a replacement to Arnold and Carl Weathers ... : K1Bond007
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      I guess you could get The Rock and Vin Diesel, but they aren't nearly as cool as Arnold or Weathers or Ve... : riptyde
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        BILL DUKE! Y'all forgot he was in the fuckin' movie?! Nobody but me mentioned him. : AxeMan808
        • The Rock - Dutch Lebron James - Dillon John Cena - Blain Michael Clarke Duncan - Mac : Saman
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        they are probably the best "action actors" these days, and Jason Statham. : jayares
        • accidental inf :[ : randomposter
    • whoever is in the cast will all be future politicians. the lead will be california's governor in 20 years : whereiwannab
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    action movies these days are shit, the only ones that resemble 80's action movies are with Jason Statham : jayares
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      I just watched Death Race the other day. It wasn't bad. : action wombmate
      • But it was only related to the original because it had cars and Frankenstein. It was really just its own ... : Beady
• Yeah, I like Rodriguez and all, but FUCK THAT NOISE! Ahnold, Carl, Bill, Jesse, Sonny? Where you gonna ge... : AxeMan808
• Fuck Rodriguez's cheezy bs. Wouldn't imagine that they could shit more on the franchise than AVP1/2, but ... : d fluke
• It's interesting reading how screwed the project was and how Stan Winston's crew saved it out of mediocri... : deathofrats
• GET TO THE CHOPPAAAA! : The_Archon
• It really is like the matrix and they just keep redoing the same shit over and over. : AgentPothead
• DON'T REMAKE GREAT FILMS YOU FUCKING DIPSHITS JESUS FUCK : Bamtan
• Why do a reboot? Just continue it from the second film? Because just like the Matrix sequels, AVP1 and 2 ... : Godhatesfatpeople
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  Someone name a remake of a good movie that was even better than the original. : Richese
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    The Thing? : Godhatesfatpeople
    • Also Invasion of the Body Snatchers. : c0bra
  • The Italian Job wasn't a great movie but I preferred it to the original. : crummynz
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    Wasn't Army of Darkness technically a remake of the original Evil Dead? : exigence7
    • I do seem to remember something along those lines. : Richese
    • evil dead 2 was a remake of the original : qwpeoriu
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      er, no. the second one is kind of an expanded version of the first one, though. : dirge23
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        yeah, that's probably a better way to put it. it's not really a sequel or a remake, i don't really know w... : qwpeoriu
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          So what was Army of Darkness then? I never saw Evil Dead 1 or 2, but loved Army of Darkness. I was neve... : exigence7
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            that would be a true sequel imo : -=kodiak=-
            • yeah, AoD starts right at the end of Evil Dead 2 : dirge23
          • It would be the sequel to 2. : sigpro
  • hmm i know not the regular shack style of movie but id say the Thomas Crown Affair : -=kodiak=-
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    Lolita : mrasparagus
    • iawtp : AllYourBase
  • If I take O Brother, Where Art Thou? I can say I enjoyed it more than any films about the odyssey :D : xsoulbrothax
  • while im a huge fan of the original ocean's 11, i actually find the remake to be more entertaining. : d0pamine
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    Solaris : yAak
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      IAWTP : Vangoghs Ear
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        Cuz yer dum! : lechuck59
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          <- What a convincing debater you are. : Vangoghs Ear
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            Tarkovsky's is rambling and cryptic, but very smart and ambitious. Soderbergh's is pretty and accessible... : lechuck59
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              It is very, very rambling and cryptic. And slow. It breaks the barrier between artful pacing and watching... : Vangoghs Ear
              • You want Clooney's penis. : lechuck59
  • Batman : persuxe
  • Scarface. One could argue that Casino Royale is a remake though I don't agree - these are merely separate... : K1Bond007
  • Batman Begins. Kicked the crap out of any Batman before it. : ieGod
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  What will they reboot next? Big Trouble In Little China?! Fuck. : TrptJim
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    fuck don't give them any ideas : .frame
    • too late, someone in Hollywood saw this post and went "HOLY SHIT THATS GOLD!" : Dschinghis Khan
  • Holy shit that's gold : persuxe
• this is one reboot I would be especially pissed off with. : mindshot
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  That's like saying Hamlet could have only been performed ONCE. Rediculous. Movies are just like music or ... : get_navi
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    This is still the pinnacle of Hamlet http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1N-BHH4B31A : Bamtan
    • AWESOME : get_navi
    • i'd fucking watch that : Dschinghis Khan
    • I knew exactly what it would be before I clicked. : Mad Brahmin Disease
  • Hamlet is also over 400 years old, Predator is 20. : jayares
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    This is a terrible analogy. : c0bra
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      why? this reboot is a terrible idea and will probably end up in movie that falls short, but why does it ... : mXENO
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        Because of the fundamental differences between the two forms. A play is not recorded media. It is like a ... : Chris Remo
        • Great post. I agree entirely. : randomposter
        • My point was rather that a play is intrinsically MEANT to be done repeatedly over and over again. A film ... : c0bra
        • Wow, well said! : spyrext
      • I didn't say the reboot was a good idea; I said the analogy was bad. : c0bra
    • hamlet isn't equal to predator. fine. but they're both open to reinterpretation due to being works of art... : get_navi
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  I don't understand why Predator needs a 'reboot'. there are only two movies! I mean I guess the two AVP... : mikecyb
  • raiders of the lost ark for fucks sake what is wrong with me : mikecyb
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    Yea, I dont' see why they don't just make another one like they did with the 2nd movie (which is every bi... : Richese
    • And Bill Paxton! : TrptJim
  • because the market they are targeting isn't one that wants Predator 3, it's one that doesn't know what th... : MoreVespeneGas
• What? This franchise doesn't need a reboot. : melt_core
• A reboot is one thing, a reboot by a hack like Robert Rodriguez is a totally different and worse version ... : pauk111
• anyone have a link to high res GI JOE 2009 movie posters? : gyokuro
• I was thinking I'd like to see a remake of Star Wars. Seriously. I think Lucas fouled up his own creation... : Vangoghs Ear
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  Is Ocean's Eleven the only remake that was better than the original? : spiderfill
  • http://www.shacknews.com/laryn.x?id=19072329#itemanchor_19072329 : Chod
• No fucking way you could ever top Predator, just make a 3. : Mondo

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• hahaha - ouch! Brutal. : virus
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  the caption on the final picture kinda justifies it : dirge23
  • bwahahaha, that's awesome : zakazi
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  I did that in front of a crowded Starbucks >:( : dognose
  • pics? : yosemiteclimber
• LOL :D : goatjc
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  Is that feek? : CrustaR
  • basically. : feek
• why would they post that lol : eeeealmo
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  damn you! I should have known better than try and beat you to a boston.com link : Horn
  • lol! I saw that and was going to call you out on it. :) : FormerHPB
• He looks so stoic. : braaains
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  Slow news day it seems, the last picture made me laugh though. I don't know if I should feel bad for doi... : Lionhart32935
  • Probably best you don't go to failblog.org :< : dognose
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  That was actually a pretty good save with the coffee. I really hate it when I slip like that and smack th... : Dave-A
  • I would have dropped the cup and burned my ass or something. : pyide
• THAT'S PRETTY AWESOME : stuka
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  Man. Boston.com is a dick. : jasonepowell
  • Yeah - all those popups :( : Jonathan
• lolz. pg4 makes it looks like hell be ok and then pg5 BOOM ahhaah gravity bitch : eggnoodles
• America slips with Dunkin! : metalremains
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  fucking cop pigs in number 3 make me sick. Serve and protect my ass. : redfive
  • http://www.planetduke.com/images/features/enemies/pcop.gif ? : CrustaR
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  Look at picture number 4. See how he braces his arms? That actually isn't a reflex, it's not supposed to ... : mr.sleepy
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    This is how people break their wrists/arm skiing or snowboarding. The worst thing to do is to lock your ... : DHAvatar
    • I've always done this and never broken my arms or wrists. It's easy not to "lock" them. They are jointed ... : pyide
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      Yeah. The best thing to do when falling is to spread and pancake yourself to distribute the force of hitt... : mr.sleepy
      • You want to increase the distance over which you decelerate. Think crumple zones in cars. Or bending your... : Dan[WSB]
    • That's pretty much how I've broken my arm the majority of times that it happened. : ColoradoCNC
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    I dunno if I'm just retarded or not, but the few times I've slipped on ice, I'm never put my arms out to ... : Entity
    • key note.... LIFT YOUR HEAD >:( : Demius
• screw that site, http://fletch-studios.com/internet/fall.gif : fletch_
• That's awesome. I don't think I'm going to explain this well, but the story behind that series of photos ... : Chris Remo
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  this would have been better if it was on google streetview and he was carrying a deer carcass : Dave-A
  • thats amusing there was a thread earlier where a google car hit a deer : Utopia
• Gravity: It's not just a good idea. It's the law. : CRasterImage
• The ice of Boston is muddy and reflects no light : ctlaltl33t
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  was this setup? or was it taken from a video? : chilln
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    Photographer had just slipped (damaging one of his cameras) and was taking shots of the spot where he fel... : capt tripps
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      But the important question is, were the cups of coffee saved. : capt tripps
      • It's in Boston. I'm surprised he didn't slip into a DD : Horn
• Lol: tips for walking on ice: http://www.boston.com/interactive/graphics/2008/20090107_ice/ : nodge69
• Love the second pic. : Mad Brahmin Disease
• 404? : jonas54

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• Gamepro gave it a perfect score and complaints are that it's TOO hardcore. awesome. : Boxelder
• Can't wait. Looks like it might actually live up to the hype. : Edges
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  Stolen from the gaf. Eurogamer: 9/10 IGN USA: 9.4 IGN UK: 9.4 IGN AU: 9.0 Gamepro 5/5 Gamereactor... : smackpiece
  • damn. : nomaad
  • I bet Gamespot will be a wet blanket and give this an 8 or something. Those jaded monkeys. : lightly inclined
  • I don't see one reviewer in there I trust. : crazywigga
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  This is ps3 only right? : twifosp
  • yes : kill9
  • words like those are going to make sony cry. : Klebold
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  i wonder the chances of it supporting mouse and keyboard are seeing as the ps3 supports them. : festivalman
  • zero. The ps3 supports it, but the developer has to implement the feature. : sigpro
• no co op :( : dael
• ill be buying a PS3 to play this : eeeealmo
• wow. Looks like some mods don't like people bad mouthing the PS3 :) I tried to posted in that lil' subthr... : Skoal^Fyfan
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  So, does Sony repair the PS3 cheaply if it breaks? Like the 360 RR'd? : Skoal^Fyfan
  • I bet their warranty reserve is a fraction of what MS puts in for the 360. : Sailor of Fortune
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    If they are out of warranty it's $160ish to get a broken drive fixed. They come with a 1 year warranty. : sigpro
    • http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=Qztw_aUBQhI&feature=related or http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=O1pDBIzGAiY... : razlebol
  • the only reason 360 is repaired cheaply if it breaks is because all of them fucking break : kill9
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    I just want to use this opportunity to inform everyone yet again that my PS3's bluray drive broke literal... : Ellissd
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      Did they extend the warranty 3 months on your PS3? : Sailor of Fortune
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        Yea. "90 Days Warranty for repair performed and parts replaced" : Ellissd
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          Do you use some kind of power filter on your PS3? : Nitrium
          • I use this thing: http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS100171... : Ellissd
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  so that's an 8.4 actual review score, then? :P : Postal
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    Jade empire 9.9! : crazywigga
    • yeah, it's things like that which mean I always automatically lower the IGN score in my mind. they're ve... : Postal
• It looks pretty good. I'll try the demo first though : melkore
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  this, uncharted, valkyria chronicles, mgs4, and lbp will probably force me to get a ps3 : sys_ref
  • Those are all great PS3 exclusives. : sevogajre
  • Ratchet and Clank and Resistance 2 also provice excellent fun. : Sturm08
  • what about Heavy Rain? I heard rumblings about that game, but I know nothing about it. : Lawgiver
  • LBP is a cool template, but only an okay game at best. : kallanta
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  Oh man, not another one. "Press R1 to fire" popped up on the screen during that review. You had bette... : pyide
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    There are multiple control options. You can't set them on a per-button basis though. : Chris Remo
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      That is promising I suppose. Is there going to be a demo for this game so we can see what they are like? : pyide
      • I have no idea : Chris Remo
      • Yeah the demo is coming later in February unless you preordered from Gamestop. : grendel
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    I'm curious, what would you use instead of R1 for firing? It seems like the logical choice. I don't like ... : razlebol
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      R2 would be the logical choice because it's a freaking trigger. Even by default without my real triggers ... : pyide
      • I remember a game using R2 to shoot and I really didn't like it. : razlebol
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  I really haven't followed this game much and am not trying to bad mouth it here, but can someone explain ... : BigCooter
  • It's class based. It's more like TF2 than COD4. : razlebol
  • 32-person multiplayer with bots for one thing. Mini-squads where you can spawn on the squad leader for a... : treefingers1
• That video review looks good. : bakanoodle
• First game that might be a must have for the PS3 for me. : Fred Garvin
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  hmmm might be ps3 time for me. 60gb has hardware B/C right? : gokart.
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    Only in North America. The 20GB also has it, just swap the drive if you want bigger. : razlebol
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      No wifi, though. : pyrogen
      • The wifi sucks anyways. : razlebol
  • Good luck finding one. : Fred Garvin
• Looks promising, but it's a shame there's no campaign coop :( : ieGod

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• I use the Razer Salmosa. It's a relatively small, lightweight mouse, for people who don;t like to put the... : abovedefault
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  I like my MX 518, been using it for years. : Begawkiness
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    MX510 here. Love it. : RookieCAF
    • same here : ScubaSteve25
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  Over the last years I've done the natural progression. MX500 -> MX518 -> G5 Laser Love the G5. It's so... : DJ Clipdat
  • I like my G5... Hardcore CS/CSS players will claim the MX518 is a better mouse... There was a post ... : etherboy
  • my g5 is getting weird, it randomly stops working. i think the cable has gone bad or something :( : datoo
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  MX-500 that I've had for just over 6 years now. : Prozium
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    same here, the next natural step would be mx518, but other than that i can't do this new mice w/ less tha... : X-GOUKI
    • Yup. I now need the forward/back buttons on the side of the mouse and the page up/down buttons near the s... : Prozium
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  Intellimouse Explorer 3.0. I fucking love this mouse. I absolutely refuse to use a wireless mouse for gam... : deveus1
  • I don't have the Explorer version, but otherwise I agree. Got for like $20 back in 2001. No need to buy... : slax0r
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  I love my Razer Lachesis : phokz
  • I have a Razer Lachesis as well, and though it's taken me time to get used to the sensitivity, I love it ... : ForestCreature
  • This. Picked one up a couple of months ago, and have fallen in love with it. : Ormsbee
  • ya, ive grown quite fond of mine as well... used to use the razer copperhead, and i was really worried... : senor135
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  Revised Logitech G5 : disposition
  • I have the old one. Did they ever fix the third mouse button/wheel thing where if you push on the "butto... : guido anchovy
  • ^^^^^^^^ : gameagog
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  MX1000 pure battery-operated sex. does logitech have a wireless with a recharge cable instead of a doc... : cpt_gloval
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    I don't think any mouse out right now has that capability. It's a fairly recent innovation, I think. Th... : Ocelot
    • God that mouse looks like sex. But... $120 for a mouse... : etherboy
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  http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=004 Until they come out wit... : Rag and Bone Man
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    if they made that mouse in wireless form I'd seriously blow the designer...that's the best mouse of all t... : devnullgt
    • every wireless mouse I've tried or gaming feels slightly lagged : vynn
  • Same here. : Tech T
  • Best mouse ever made right here. I know, I sound like a shill. : slax0r
  • Yup. Love mine. : electroly
• \m/ Razer Boomslang CE \m/ : Toraz Chryx
• regular MS Intellimouse. : ass-street
• g9. : xxiv
• G9! : .frame
• MX510 with its red bowling ball finish. I need a new one, it's goes nuts sometimes in L4D and I'll random... : helvetica
• G9 on my primary PC, it works very well but I had to lower the DPI to a bit higher than my G5 Blue. At th... : Sailor of Fortune
• Logitech LX3 : semaphore
• G9. i liked my old boomslang 2000 (although the manufacture quality was a joke) and my gaming mouse/mouse... : Hoax
• I have also tried just about every mouse and I ended up with the Logitech G3. Simple design but precise e... : Lionel2b
• G9 : lodit
• intellimouse explorer 3.0 : podizzle
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  Razer Deathadder. I love the design of the buttons, and the infra-red sensor is ultra smooth. : Rehevkor
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    Yep - happiest I've been with a gaming mouse in a long time. : virus
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      virus, does it have an on the fly adjustable sensitivity? : CrustaR
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        a fucking REAL on the fly sensitivity adjustment, unlike logitech's wannabe on the fly DPI changing : OMGzImBurning
        • Whoa, that's hardcore. Tell me more. : CrustaR
      • I don't need that gimicky shit to bring the pain on that zombie ass.. : virus
  • ^^^ same here : re4ctor
  • I picked up a Diamond Back for $15 because my Intellemouse was dying. It's actually not bad but it is qui... : yosemiteclimber
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  White corded Logitech PS/2 ball-mouse with the black logo. It's like a hundred years old and used in mill... : SlamDunk
  • i think i have one of these collecting dust somewhere. i had overclocked the ps2 port for it back in the ... : Hoax
  • http://personal.inet.fi/atk/kjh2348fs/pics/Logitech_M-S48a.jpg : SlamDunk
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  Microsoft Habu : PoopStewart
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    I really want to try the Habu out, I love the shape. I hear the driver software kinda sucks though. : vynn
    • It keeps forgetting the light settings for me, I want them off and not signalling the mothership goddamni... : d fluke
  • I use the Habu as well. I love the mouse but agree the drivers suck. : baronzemo78
  • this is a really cool feature! http://techgage.com/viewimg/?img=/reviews/microsoft/razer_habu/ms_habu_... : vynn
• I use one of those new Microsoft blue track mice. It's tracks damn well on pretty much all surfaces so... : kpxkrnjc
• MS Laser 6000 : vynn
• Microsoft Habu. : Magmaticzebra
• I'm using a Microsoft Sidewinder X5. Excellent performance, really comfortable, still cheaper than the R... : Lone Swordsman
• I have had a bunch of mouses over the years and I have looked hard and long for a mouse that equaled the ... : stgdz
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  G5 : Mmmmmoo
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    i also use the vx nano when i'm too lazy to find the g5 : Mmmmmoo
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      Where does the g5 hide? :O : CrustaR
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        in a drawer somewhere. i use a laptop and like to keep my desk clean and free of clutter : Mmmmmoo
        • Poor guy. :[ : CrustaR
  • +1. Inserting the tray of lead weights reminded me of the pinewood derby days. : wendigo
• DeathAdder. I like fat mice. : freakynipples69
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  I used to use a Razer Lachesis, but it hurt my hand. Back to my good old Logitech mx518 : rmjackson
  • I bought a Razer Lachesis but could not get used to it. I kept pressing buttons accidently because of the... : dasampla
• Intellimouse Explorer 3.0 too \m/ Soo glad MS started making them again! The newer versions of the ... : Shadowdane
• razer deathadder : OMGzImBurning
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  G9 : Head Rush
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    I've been thinking about getting a G9 for a while. : CrustaR
    • Takes a little bit to get used to the shape, but you won't be able to live without it after that. : Head Rush
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  G9 : oHnOES
  • EOD : coraldayton
• I have had a razor diamondback for 2 yaers. Hard for me to use other mice now, they all feel sluggish for... : timaste
• G9. Best mouse I've ever used. : Nitrium
• MX518 and I have zero complaints. : racer5
• Another vote for the G9. Logitech has their work cut out for them to try and match or top this one. It's ... : Syixxs
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  MX518 here, I'm appalled by the lack of MX518 users in this thread, it usually dominates mouse threads. I... : FPSDavid
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    depends. the mx518 is a good deal and decent mouse. the g9 plays in another league but not everyone needs... : Hoax
    • here http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=zd-U6d7pEkw : Hoax
  • MX518 is the one and only answer. I have one for my desktop and one for my gaming laptop. Perfect combi... : bipolar
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  I'm sure I'll get mocked, but I'm using the Microsoft Sidewinder. I've got big beefy hands, and it fits p... : Teiresias
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    Nothing wrong with that. I thought it was a pretty good mouse, but I like my mx518 for the sexy curves. : Cliffzorz
    • I also like it because it looks like a cylon poking out of the desk! http://www.geekinc.fr/wp-content/mi... : Teiresias
• mx518 : Draugluin
• I'm using my Habu right now because the Lachesis was acting up :( They're for different kinds of grip,... : d fluke
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  Logitech MX310 : stuka
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    Have you tried the Logitech G3? It's pretty much that mouse with much better internals. I love mine so mu... : TrptJim
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      What's wrong with the internals on the MX310? Works really well for me and they last forever. The only is... : stuka
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        I didn't say there was anything particularly bad about it's internals, it's just not as good. The G3 just... : TrptJim
        • Hmm, I have a G5 and honestly can't tell the different at all in terms of tracking. : stuka
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      I actually went back to my MX310 after buying and trying the G3. The MX300 was once my favorite, but I... : pyide
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        Really? What felt off for you? I like the slightly rough texture, though I can see how the side buttons c... : TrptJim
        • I could not stand the rough texture. Never felt comfortable to me because of the way I hold it. Getting... : pyide
• MX518 for the motherfuckin' win. : kainen1
• 15$ Logitech Optical Mouse, I still have the original one I purchased in like... 2000 or so, works like a... : newek
• http://www.raptor-gaming.de/raptor/Produktfotos/M1/m1_big_page.jpg : xxx2xxx
• MX518 w/ func pad : ant_hillbilly
• I think I'm one of the only shackers that uses the Sidewinder. I like it. : valael
• I use the MX518. I've owned several MS Intellimouse Explorers. They're very nice, too. : Freon
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  POST IN REPLY IF YOU HAVE THE LOGITECH WINGMAN GAMING MOUSE AND MATCHING MOUSEPAD LIKE I DO (dont use it ... : senor135
  • I had that mouse. 10 years ago. : razlebol
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    the wingman is lonely.... :(((( : senor135
    • If it makes you feel better I have an unopened copy sitting in my closet. : Ocelot
• Razer Copperhead : mechanicalgrape
• G9, nothing even compares to it. : razlebol
• MX 3200 Logitecc Wireless KB+Mouse combo. : capt tripps
• i like the small two-button wheel style mouse from logitech like: http://www.sbc-shop.nl/images/Logite... : wetard
• I've got a G9. I love it, however it does not age well. I noticed that one of the side buttons on my slim... : TigerRei
• razer death adder : miasma(&)

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• I'm pretty sure that chicks don't dig Suburbans. : ateam311
• Canyoneroooooooo... : Robotic Puppy Eater
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  I thought the only things named after live presidents are their libraries. The USS W. will be quite a si... : Horn
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    Clinton is going to get America's largest Submarine named after him. : Sailor of Fortune
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      Hope the seamen dont get anything on their navy blues. : hirez
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        what is the text equivalent of a rimshot? : Horn
        • www.instantrimshot.com : FormerHPB
        • /rimshot : riptyde
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          Getting your asshole eaten out with syrup or jelly. : lolpatrol
          • I prefer syrup! : braaains
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        Oh, it'll be the first 100% female manned submarine. There will be movies made for Lifetime! : Sailor of Fortune
        • Not Without my Ballast : cpt_gloval
  • i live next door to Abe Lincoln http://lh6.ggpht.com/_35Hfh_m7mmA/R3SazMr9taI/AAAAAAAACzs/FYD7ewrUQhU/s72... : cpt_gloval
  • This and the USS Ronald Regan are the only two ships named after some who was alive when built. : FreshlyShavenGreasedAndAngry
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  Someday we'll build those things in space! : Sailor of Fortune
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    and nuke them from another galaxy : dedgecko
    • Then we'll be sure. : re-verse
  • Our Star Raiders. : bombay
• Looks like a thong for MegaMaid from Spaceballs. : baronzemo78
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  Carries are awesome. Shot this a few weeks ago: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3466/3190680652_327eed4... : DJ Clipdat
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    They must get some serious channels with that giant DirecTV dish : riptyde
    • arg don't get me started on aircraft carriers and their stupid radar whatsits. : cpt_gloval
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  I bet that ship is full of patriots No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens,... : cptstern
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    I still hate that motherfucker for that. Old man or not. : The_Archon
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      so you're a hatemonger. cool. : MoreVespeneGas
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        I would so lace up my jump boots just to put one or both of them up his ass. : The_Archon
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          your jump boots? : xxiv
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            I think the term is pretty self explanatory, but if not: http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=wiki+jump... : anhero
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              oh i know what jump boots are. i was issued a pair :P i didn't know we had another paratrooper on shac... : xxiv
              • Just wannabes. : Magus
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    Wow, this post certainly came out of thin air didn't it. Did the op mention anything about atheism, patr... : deathofrats
    • always somebody who wants to start a hate boat afloat : MoreVespeneGas
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      you're punctual deathofrats. I can always count on your punctuality, like a moth to flame like a fly to s... : cptstern
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        you seem annoyed. can't we all just get along and be civil? : retarded talking dinosaur
        • look according to deathofrats you either dont exist or you lived amongst the humans (only to die when the... : cptstern
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  GHWB sure has a lot of things named after him for not being all that great of a President. : action wombmate
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    Like the George Bush Center for Intelligence. *snicker* : jasonepowell
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      I hope they add the 'HW' to avoid confusion if they haven't already. : Totenjaeger
      • No need. Im sure no one mistakes that Bush Jr was in the CIA. : pimpium
  • Yea, I've always wondered bout that : MagicWishMonkey
  • It really should also be a rule that you can't get anything named after you until you're dead too... : TabsAZ
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    He had the highest approval rating in history. : Lunatic Angelic
    • http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-presapp0605-31.html looks like Dubya just edged ... : riptyde
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      you mean GWB? while true, you then gotta acknowledge the biggest negative swing in history. someone w... : Downforce
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        No, I meant GHWB. He had the highest approval ever before 9/11 and then the economy, through no fault of : Lunatic Angelic
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          But Lunatic don't you know that all Republican Presidents are terrible and there is no possible way that ... : yoonix
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            There have been some great Republican Presidents, Bush 41 was not one of them. His administration seemed... : action wombmate
            • He started the whole Balanced Budgets before he left office. It was called "Pay as you go." Clinton's ... : Sailor of Fortune
    • Well, he wasn't terrible, either. I'm just accustomed to things being named after Presidents that did ex... : action wombmate
  • I think GWB's Presidency was just a legacy building project for his dad. We'll show them what the fuck : vigilante
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  hahaha: http://www.nn.northropgrumman.com/bush/images/desktops/90tons_800_600.jpg : papaskot
  • It is true, when one of those things parks itself off your coast people tend to behave themselves very qu... : Crimsonbeak
  • omfg lmao : Downforce
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    That seems kinda low weight. You're telling me one of those things weighs as much as a Battlemaster? : Lunatic Angelic
    • 1000 Battlemasters, and the BattleTech reference is caught! ;) : mace
    • it's 90k tons displacement, iirc : riptyde
  • needs to be made into a ytmnd with that "stick a boot in your ass" country song as the music. : riptyde
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  god, I have like 12 wikipedia pages open now relating to Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Nimitz-class supe... : Maarten Goldstein
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    zoom in on newport news VA on google maps : gmd
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      i think you'll need to be more specific : Maarten Goldstein
      • maarten that whole area is a giant navy shipyard just look at the docks : gmd
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      this it? http://maps.google.com/maps?q=newport+news,+va&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&split=0&gl=us&... : stgdz
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        damnit i see the carrier for like a split second before google shows me some residential area instead and... : Maarten Goldstein
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          scroll to the right a ways to find the shipyard, then up to find 2 carriers : riptyde
          • the one being built is right there, those are just docked ones : gmd
        • slightly south and a tad east : gmd
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          here's a good shot of the shipyards: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=newport+news,+va&oe=utf-8&client=fi... : tashtego
          • way to go, google, your links buttons are broken http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a... : tashtego
      • http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=newport+news+shipyard&sll=36.962435,-76.42053... : podung
    • That place is the shit. Especially a further up the river where the ship graveyards are : sonicdeathwalrus
    • shout out to the 757, yo : riptyde
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    haha, same here. Even some f-18E and other as well. : papaskot
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      oh absolutely, i'm reading up on the most minimally-related things now. : Maarten Goldstein
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        Wikipedia: crushing productivity since 2001 : riptyde
        • For a few months I'd track everything I looked at on Wikipedia. It was pretty hilarious. : tomservo
  • He he I had that last week. Started with Hind helicopters and ended up with Navy frigates around the worl... : sonicdeathwalrus
  • Pretty soon you'll make it either to John McCain or the Falklands War via the USS Forrestal and the Exoce... : riptyde
  • I spent two hours reading about the early Soviet Union and every related page yesterday D: : Juno
  • NG Newport News is the LAST ship builder we have that can do this. It is a shame how we've left the ship ... : bombay
• Look at the size of that thing! I've heard so many women tell me this... : Utopia
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  my ship dwarves your ship http://engineering.curiouscatblog.net/2007/02/08/worlds-largest-dry-transpor... : JellyStones
  • actually, it doesn't. This carrier is about 50% longer and a little bit wider than the Blue Marlin. (1092... : kungfusquirrel
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    I've seen both of those ships, or the same kind, when I worked in Galveston by the channel. They are hu... : noobja
    • And by both I mean I've seen it carrying the same loads as those pictures : noobja
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  Yes, a second-rate President gets a first-rate aircraft carrier named after him. Makes sense. : Thresher
  • lol ffs : xxiv
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    and just think it is the last nimitz class before the Ford-Class and the USS Gerald Ford is built. : gmd
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      Ford class is on the block. I know the wiki's don't say so, but they are going to change the class (AGAIN... : bombay
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        TAFT-CLASS : gmd
        • lol : bombay
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          Is this a ship that requires tugboats to get around? : K1Bond007
          • it eats enemy ships : gmd
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  I miss the days when aircraft carriers were allowed to dock in Vancouver and the public could go on tours... : stump
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    Did they cancel a treaty or something regarding nukes? : Sailor of Fortune
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      Vancouver is a "No Nuke Zone." : stump
      • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear-free_zone : stump
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  Watched a reality series/docu called Carrier, was pretty interesting to see the insides of the most dange... : VuduChild
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    It's on hulu if anyone want to check it out, amazing show. http://www.hulu.com/carrier : yosemiteclimber
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      Thanks for the link. I haven't clicked it yet but I already know you just wasted an hour of my time. : ann thracks
      • lol at 1 hour.. try 10! : the stickboy
• sadly our idea to name a sewage plant the George W Bush Waste Treatment Plant got shot down :( : epit