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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Maniac on December 22, 2003, 09:01:30 AM
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Going to buy the ATI 9600 PRO with 256MB and a Optical mouse as a "early" christmas present today.
I´m kinda hyped about this, im gonna rule in DoD after this ;)
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Me too! (Copied from another thread)
Finally made my decision and bought this today, for $440 with shipping and tax. (MSRP $655) The sweet part is I'll purchase a conversion kit for firing .22 rounds for the gun range, and the kids will be able to enjoy it once they get old enough.
PT100 .40 S&W PISTOL WITH NIGHT SIGHTS
(http://www.taurususa.com/imagesMain/H_100B5-NS.jpg)
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Great card Maniac...I have one too. :)
Great gun Rip, I don't have one of those.
What is the deal with night sights? Don't see the sight on the gun, were they separately packaged?
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Originally posted by Maniac
Going to buy the ATI 9600 PRO with 256MB and a Optical mouse as a "early" christmas present today.
I´m kinda hyped about this, im gonna rule in DoD after this ;)
Maniac, I'm curious why you would go for the 256MB 9600 Pro, when I would bet that the performance of the 128 MB 9800 Pro is superior.
I originally bought the 128 MB 9600 Pro and was disappointed in it's performance. I went back and got the 9800 Pro. There's no comparison, in my experience. The 9800 Pro blows the doors off the 9600 Pro, at least in my experience.
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Originally posted by Curval
What is the deal with night sights? Don't see the sight on the gun, were they separately packaged?
Dab of glow in the dark paint on the iron sights, thats all.
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Originally posted by GScholz
I'm kind of disappointed here Rip, I thought that gold trimmed 9mm model Pimp you looked at would go nicely with your carpeted garage. :D
That "color" was not what I had in mind, but I thought a few AH'ers would drool over it... you think a conservative person like me would own anything that has gold on it? ;) Well, I do have a wedding ring I guess... :D
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I got an un-expected Christmas bonus so I decided to get myself a Radeon 9800 XT 256MB. Hell, I figured I need to be pampered also.
Nice pistol Rip. My wife has a Beretta 92FS that is a joy to shoot.
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tempting..
(http://www.dpreview.com/articles/sonydscf828/Images/frontview.jpg)
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Originally posted by Pongo
tempting..
because having a camera that does the work for you makes you look like a 1337 photographer:rolleyes:
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Are you against auto focus or something?
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yes...
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Originally posted by vorticon
yes...
:rolleyes:
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hmm...im amazed that the thing has manual F stops on it...
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It has manual everything just about, and auto everything.
I like the idea of a camara that you can tweak once you learn how too.
But if you dont think I should get it I guess I wont.
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the manual f-stops and focus are great for giving you high quality pics. but if you have kids you will want the option for auto everything, the best shots happen so fast you don't have time to set it up.
btw- nice piece Rip
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Nice camera Pongo! That's an excellent choice, spoil yourself!
I really want to upgrade my digital camera, I have a Canon Powershot. I still have my Pentax 35mm if I want really good shots...
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This will confirm your order for 1:
Sager NP4060 SUPRA
15" SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix w/ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/64MB DDR,
3.06GHz Hyper-Threading Intel PentiumŽ 4 Processor w/512k L2 Cache - 533MHz System Bus Speed,
40.0GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive at 4,200 RPM,
512MB (1 SODIMM) PC2700 333MHz DDR Memory,
Combo 8X DVD/24x10x24 CD-RW w/Softwares,
Built-in IEEE 1394 (Firewire),
Integrated Web Cam (320x240),
Built-in 56k V.90 Modem,
Built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet w/RJ-45 Jack,
NO TV Tuner and Video Input:,
Built-in 802.11b Wireless LAN,
802.11b wireless router,
NO Bluetooth Wireless,
Smart Li-ion Battery,
Windows XP Professional,
Free 3-CD Bundle - $389 Value,
NO Microsoft Office 2003 or XP Software:,
Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter,
NO Car Adapter:,
NO Port Replicator:,
NO External Numeric Keypad:,
NO Click to see Carry Case Upgrades:,
1-Year Parts and Labor, Lifetime Telephone Technical Support,
UPS Ground to USA
Total order = $1,804.10
(http://www.powernotebooks.com/images/4060/4020-small.jpg)
It's a little more than I wanted to spend, but it is christmas after all, and I did need it for school :D
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My wife and I bought a new Pentax 35mm this year the week before our 2nd boy was born. She spent the two days before going into labor searching for and researching cameras. Nice Pentax ZX-7 I might add. It has given her a new hobby and she loves taking pictures of everything.
(http://www.pentaxusa.com/images/products/m_01364.jpg)
When she got it the camera was $400 with a 2nd Tamron 70-300 zoom lense and it came with a 30-90 zoom.
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Originally posted by Pongo
It has manual everything just about, and auto everything.
I like the idea of a camara that you can tweak once you learn how too.
But if you dont think I should get it I guess I wont.
I never said you shouldent get it...honestly its probably a damn good camera...i just prefer manual...capt. apathy hit it spot on...
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Got my Xmas pressie:
(http://www.handspring.com/products/communicators/images/sphone_600_choose_gray_lg.jpg)
Just waiting for some unlock codes for it though :( (a curse on AT&T!)
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NOT ONLY DID I GET THE GRAPHICS CARD! I GOT DRUNK ALSO!!!! :D :D :cool: :eek: :cool: :D :lol :aok
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wISH me luck, trying to install it while im drunk :D
Anyone uåp for some DoD tonite?
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I was watching football on Saterday and my girlfriend threw a present at me in a nice spiral..(wasnt really that nice). She told me to go ahead and open it and it was an official NFL game ball. So now I have a football to bash when I cheer instead of the coffee table..
Might end up being my best present this year..
(http://www.wilson.com/media/wilson/images/products/web/Football/Footballs/215x300/F1000_med_18ab.jpg)
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WoW, the graphics are smoother then a 17 teen yer old ***** cat now!!!
This was a great investment LOL!!!!!!
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very nice presents all, now....give them all to me! All your presents are belong to me!
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Originally posted by Munkii
This will confirm your order for 1:
Sager NP4060 SUPRA
15" SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix w/ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 w/64MB DDR,
3.06GHz Hyper-Threading Intel PentiumŽ 4 Processor w/512k L2 Cache - 533MHz System Bus Speed,
40.0GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive at 4,200 RPM,
512MB (1 SODIMM) PC2700 333MHz DDR Memory,
Combo 8X DVD/24x10x24 CD-RW w/Softwares,
Built-in IEEE 1394 (Firewire),
Integrated Web Cam (320x240),
Built-in 56k V.90 Modem,
Built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet w/RJ-45 Jack,
NO TV Tuner and Video Input:,
Built-in 802.11b Wireless LAN,
802.11b wireless router,
NO Bluetooth Wireless,
Smart Li-ion Battery,
Windows XP Professional,
Free 3-CD Bundle - $389 Value,
NO Microsoft Office 2003 or XP Software:,
Full Range Auto Switching AC Adapter,
NO Car Adapter:,
NO Port Replicator:,
NO External Numeric Keypad:,
NO Click to see Carry Case Upgrades:,
1-Year Parts and Labor, Lifetime Telephone Technical Support,
UPS Ground to USA
Total order = $1,804.10
It's a little more than I wanted to spend, but it is christmas after all, and I did need it for school :D
Not bad Munkii. I just picked up a Dell Inspiron 8600 for $1500 after rebate.
[list=1]Intel 1.5ghz Pentium "M" (equivalent to about a 2.4ghz with half the voltage. Less heat/battery consumption)
512 DDR
GeForce FX 5200 (would have rather had the 9600 "laptop version")
WinXP pro
Software (much I could care less for, but Mcafee for a year)
Integrated wireless and physical ethernet port
56k modem
15.4" screen (wide aspect ratio)
DVD-CD burner
and other stuff[/list]
I love it so far. Going to get a Netflix account and start ripping/making my own DVD library :D
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My precious my precious...
(http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/newsphoto/R1_Stand.jpg)
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Cant really afford it this year. Just dreaming ...
:D
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I got 6 of these for Xmas.
(http://www.guinness.com/vgn/images/portal/cit_451/1748838117488381mainExtraStout.jpg)
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On the gun theme, I bought myself a scope mount for my mini14.
(http://mbt.home.mpinet.net/mini14.JPG)
Sorry for the crappy pic.
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Originally posted by Maniac
Going to buy the ATI 9600 PRO with 256MB and a Optical mouse as a "early" christmas present today.
I´m kinda hyped about this, im gonna rule in DoD after this ;)
Was thinking of getting one myself - let us know what it's like.
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Pongo that Sony f828 should be an awesome camera! I might get my hands on one in a few weeks too. :)
Rip nice gun!!
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Originally posted by Ripsnort
Me too! (Copied from another thread)
Finally made my decision and bought this today, for $440 with shipping and tax. (MSRP $655) The sweet part is I'll purchase a conversion kit for firing .22 rounds for the gun range, and the kids will be able to enjoy it once they get old enough.
PT100 .40 S&W PISTOL WITH NIGHT SIGHTS
(http://www.taurususa.com/imagesMain/H_100B5-NS.jpg)
Woohoo! Nice one Rip. :)
You mention it has night sights but then say it is glow in the dark paint. Aren't the night sights tritium inserts (truly night sights, glow in the dark paint is practically useless for night sights)?
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Originally posted by Pongo
tempting..
Pongo and Grunhertz,
Wait for some independent reviews of the F828 before buying it. Pay particular attention to the results using ISO 400 and above. As long as the 7x optical zoom is okay for your needs and it actually lives up to its potential, it should be an awesome camera!
Unfortunetly, Sony seems to be having problems with the camera's algorhythm...delay after delay. Many, many positives for that camera as long as they can get it work like they say it will.
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Bought myself a K&N free flow filter kit for my Jeep. Any in a hour's time my girlfriend is going to give me her present. :-)
...-Gixer
~Hells Angels~
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Just picked up a Canon G5 with the tele, wide and macro lens for $900 CDN good deal considering the package is $1600 plus tax.. Better practical camera than my Nikon 5000.
Pongo have fun carting that monster of a camera around, tried the Nikon 5700 just too big to tote around everywhere.
(http://members.rogers.com/crazyjay/images/G5.jpg)
Although i'll still keep the 5000 nothing beats Nikon for macros and manual settings, but christ what a pita when you have big hands to navigate those dinky buttons. ;)
(http://members.rogers.com/crazyjay/images/Greenhorn.JPG)
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I never found the Nikon 5700 too big to carry around even all day long.. I do fear the 828 will be too big and too heavy though - I never liked the sony swinging lens crap but this camera is rather tempting.
Saburo, yea I have been watching the delays too and was concerned whith how they prohibited sample photos from the pre-production cameras - you gotta wonder were they that fugged up. Will definitely wait on reviews.
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I have nite sites on my Kimber. they are tritium and glow in the dark... the darker it is the more they glow. they are very easy to use. I shot it in the dark at some dark targets and it was very easy to hit them.. even the muzzle flash didn't make follow up shots hard except the target was harder to see from the loss of nite vision.
it is a comforting green 3 dot glow on my nitestand.
9 rounds of .45 hydro shocks and nite sights are every bit as important as a good book on the nitestand.
cameras? got a cannon elf and never can recall how to use the "features" but I just point and click... works ok. fits in my pocket. mostly.. I'm the only person with a camera.
lazs
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me too man.. cannon elf rocks.
all the pics/movies I post of the ski area are with it.
I could never carry anything larger and ski comfortably.
besides, I'm lazy that way
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Originally posted by Torque
Just picked up a Canon G5 with the tele, wide and macro lens for $900 CDN good deal considering the package is $1600 plus tax.. Better practical camera than my Nikon 5000.
Pongo have fun carting that monster of a camera around, tried the Nikon 5700 just too big to tote around everywhere.
(http://members.rogers.com/crazyjay/images/G5.jpg)
Although i'll still keep the 5000 nothing beats Nikon for macros and manual settings, but christ what a pita when you have big hands to navigate those dinky buttons. ;)
(http://members.rogers.com/crazyjay/images/Greenhorn.JPG)
LOL, WUSSY!!! (just kidding)
You'd die at my equipment list that I am lugging around.
Present(recently):
Canon 10D w/70-200mm f/2.8L (non IS) ~4-6 lbs
550EX Speedlite ~ 1lb
Bogen/Manfrotto 475B tripod w/3039 3-way head ~ 12lbs
will add:
17-40mm f/4.0L, 300mm f/4.0L (non IS), carry-on bag/backpack converted for my equipment, digital storage unit, battery grip, extra batteries, monopod ~25-30 lbs additional.
I'll eventually add a second camera for back up and to minimize lens swapping (which leads to eventual dust contamination).
Amazing what one's willing to carry/lug around to get the shots.
Although the F828 is heavy and big by P & S standards, It's really a lightweight ;)
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
I never found the Nikon 5700 too big to carry around even all day long.. I do fear the 828 will be too big and too heavy though - I never liked the sony swinging lens crap but this camera is rather tempting.
Saburo, yea I have been watching the delays too and was concerned whith how they prohibited sample photos from the pre-production cameras - you gotta wonder were they that fugged up. Will definitely wait on reviews.
Just keep reminding yourself.....Zeiss....T-multicoating....f/2.0-2.8, 28-200mm (35mm equivilent)...8 MP....built like a tank....can go on and on :)
As with any camera, it usually boils down to the lens.
If you aren't particular about pixel counts, look for the Panasonic DMC-FZ10. 4 MP 12x optical IS Zoom!!! (Leica glass BTW) :)
Wait for the reviews though. Lighter and smaller than the F828.
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Originally posted by lazs2
I have nite sites on my Kimber. they are tritium and glow in the dark... the darker it is the more they glow. they are very easy to use..... lazs
Just to clarify. The tritium night sights actually are always on at a constant output. Just one notices the brightness relative to the surrounding darkness. I wouldn't have a handgun (for self-defense) without them. Be prepared to change them in about 5-10 years. They are mildly radioactive and will 'runout' in about that time.