Morning Discussion: Black Friday Edition
by Alice O'Connor, Nov 27, 2009 7:00am PSTI am not entirely sure why I'm writing this chatty post with US readers in mind, as I understand every last one of them has been camped out in front of a chain store since just after Thanksgiving dinner. If you're reading this from your iPhones, USA, please do queue in a civilised manner and remember that trampling people is against the law and quite unkind, even if you are rushing to snatch up a cut-price toaster.
Between the Shackstaff we have Dick's Sporting Goods, Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic and Bed, Bath and Beyond covered. As such, there'll be no news today either but we do have some holiday gift guides and a pair of featurettes coming up for your reading pleasure.
Rest of the world, enjoy this Friday or Saturday and have a splendid weekend.
Chatty: Diablo III, Dragon's Dogma
FileShack: Unity of Command, Skyjacker
Daily Filter: Planetside 2, Deadlight
Weekend PC digital deals: strategy-o-rama
38 Studios, Harry Potter Kinect - Shacknews Daily: May 25, 2012
Do you think it's worth it to bundle iWork with a new Mac for $49 if I'll be stuck with the old deal possibly as soon as January? Don't they have some sort of upgrade pricing that's pretty cheap?
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tanga.com is having a Black Friday sale and one of the deals is Maximum PC magazine for $3.99 with coupon code: f7c1
http://www.tanga.com/products/maximum-pc-magazine-subscription
Prices will be valid until Tuesday evening, December 1st, at 8:00 p.m. PST or until the product runs out of stock.
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http://www.philsized.com/lol/calories.jpg (I don't think I had a cup of gravy actually - but it may have been close)
I hope everyones Thanksgiving Day was good. I was very thankful.
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So I'm looking to get back into PC gaming having been out of the scene for 3 years or so after my last pc caught fire, anyway can I have shacks advice on what PC I should get that will last me a year or two into the future gaming wise.
I'm taking a liking to some deals on dell.co.uk but I have been told some horror stories about dell which has made me seek further advice.
I'd prefer to have it pre built and some kind of warranty.
Oh and my budget is £500 for just the desktop alone.
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Tonight, I realized why cat toys squeak. Mice are really squeaky when being carried or batted around by a cat. My cats have finally earned their paws! Go kitties.
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Now its like 3 bux on steam. I have no justifications anymore... fine FINE FINE ALRIGHT ALREADY YOU WIN.
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>:(
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What essential software should I install? I was thinking to get her AVG. Also, why are there all these check boxes all over the place? on top of icons and next to folder icons. are there any good sites that laundry list all the little changes from XP/Vista? any special setting i should turn on?
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I'm contemplating using YouTube for videos on MattPlays.com but there's no point in doing so if most Shackers can't play the videos without hiccups.
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http://images.allmoviephoto.com/2005_Miami_Vice:_Season_1/2005_miami_vice_season_1_001.jpg
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But this...
This is taking it WAY to far.
One of my coworkers decided to have some fun with a gift from a boyfriend.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs017.snc3/12432_637379005505_30402205_36647476_6098621_n.jpg
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16 hours straight of work, down right retail madness starting from 5:30am, in which I threw out my knee again (old mosh pit injury, fuck yeah!). Does it end? Nope, wake up at 6am to work another 9 hours today.
I just find the work so meaningless, besides receiving a paycheck which better be over $600 this time around or I quit, or I wouldn't complain at all.
When I get home today, I plopping my fat ass in the couch, popping a vicodin and not moving all fucking night. I might even pick up Assassin's Creed 2 so I have a new game to play, been getting great word of mouth. What do you think Shack? Should I pick that up tonight or is there another game I should consider (I have pretty much all of the new releases anyways).
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Especially when the offender is in the opposite team and their teammates wont initiate a votekick.
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Since I don't know shit about Wii, what parts do you need to make the Wii work?
Seriously...
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I call on all you that may visit this humble site to DRINK THIS, report back, and ship me a case
http://www.asylum.co.uk/2009/11/27/worlds-strongest-beer-and-its-competitiors/
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http://gunshowcomic.com/d/20091128.html
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http://www.tsuba.org/oldandbusted.jpg
New Hotness 3 Weeks ago
http://www.tsuba.org/newhotness.jpg
New Hotness Today
Thanks to a Costco deal on a badass stand.
http://www.tsuba.org/newhotness2.jpg
Now I need a decent tuner and speakers and I'll be set for the next big thing.
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Now guess what we're getting tomorrow :(
All because she looked at me and said "daddy, can I pweeeease have a kitty?"
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vNPlgB6IbE
I would've loved to play this back when it was released. Looks damn fun.
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So what should I get? I can't justify $1000 on one though. More like the 100-300 range.
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The Tritton AXPro headphones looked interesting but it seems they have terrible build quality any suggestions?
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I want to to turn my PC into a HTPC and I don't know what to start with.
So far these are the one I found.
MediaPortal
GBPVR
Moovida
Boxee
XMBC
Windows Media center
So far I tried Windows Media Center and I think it sucks.
Being able to control with my iPhone would be a plus, I know Boxee has this feature.
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