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QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ May 3, 2009 -> 01:43 PM) I'll stick to pirating instead of paying for any of that crap. Wolverine 87 million opening weekend, I guess my illegal activities aren't hurting the business so much after all...

What time will they play the game?

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ May 1, 2009 -> 11:49 AM) Frost/Nixon or Changeling this weekend? Very different movies. I loved Changeling and thought Jolie was good. Frost/Nixon isn't anywhere near as emotional, but Langella puts on one hell of a performance as Nixon. I don't think you can go wrong with either movie. But I'm partial to Changeling, and I thought that was the best movie from last year.

Les goes out there with 50 pounds of gear that isn't there to help his survival, but to entertain us. He carries it himself. He films it himself. If I'm taking survival tips, it's from that man, not the guy who has a camera crew, "sets up" all of his "survival" situations, eats Tuna Fish in between takes and sleeps at the Holiday Inn when the sun goes down.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 11:04 PM) 16 months old. Any kind of warranty they give you after the repair? Is this fix guaranteed for life? It's either a 30 or 90 day warranty after the repair, I forgot which. The fix is not guaranteed for life, that's kind of absurd.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 07:35 PM) My PS3 has stopped reading discs. Happened last night while watching a blu-ray movie. Apparently this is as common as the red ring of death for the xbox360. Anyone else have this happen to them or know someone first hand that experienced it? Happened to me. If you're still under warranty, it's no problem. If not, you'll have to pay $150 for a replacement. Call Sony, they'll send a box that you'll get in a few days. You'll have the PS3 back in under 2 weeks.

MAG Trailer http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/811710/soco...trl_042909.html

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 07:24 PM) Game Two about to begin in ten minutes.......... Assemble. Thanks for the car horns.... 10 years taken off my ticker.

QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Apr 27, 2009 -> 10:40 AM) My girlfriend and I like to plan a nice camping trip every summer where there is some fly fishing. Last year we went down to New Mexico's Cimarron Canyon State park and had a great time. This year I was thinking of heading up to South Dakota seeing that it is only about a 6 hour drive from here, and I have never been to the badlands/black hills/Mt. Rushmore. Just wondering if anyone has some good info on the area and some good rivers/streams/creeks to fish in... Know nothing about fishing, but The Badlands are awesome.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 27, 2009 -> 12:08 PM) My wife and I just dumped our traditional landline in favor of Skype. We NEVER use the laneline and most of our personal calls go to our cells. So, we decided to go with Skpye as an answering machine and will be buying a Skype enabled phone sometime this summer so we can use it as a true landline. Anyone else tried this? or currently doing this? I think it's a nice alternative to overpriced landline services. Skype is a nice alternative to ANY phone service. I'm aching to see the software work with the iPhone.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Apr 26, 2009 -> 10:48 PM) Do some research. The fact of the matter is that everyone reacts differently to pain. What is to Lou Gherig is not to Chris Getz. Your logic assumes that the pain will stay in that very small area at the tip of his middle finger. While it might, it probably won't. Even something as small as a jammed finger has radiating pain. It wouldn't be out of this world for that injury, rather, the pain, to extend halfway down that finger, if not all the way. Especially if it is irritated in one way or another during the game, one way which almost definitely includes throwing a baseball, something he'll have to do frequently. If throwing was the only concern, I tend to think they wouldn't mention the DL. To rephrase, it isn't necessarily the injury that counts, it's how he reacts to pain.

Never a moment too soon.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Apr 21, 2009 -> 03:51 PM) I'm wondering if the screen will be too small for me to use comfortably. I'm an old man with bifocals. Also the processor seems wimpy, and there is no way to add ram in the ones I looked at. You'll be fine if you set the resolution right. The biggest problem with these small computers is the keyboard size. Don't worry about processor speed; none of them are meant to run Photoshop, anyway.

QUOTE (Soxpranos @ Apr 19, 2009 -> 11:49 AM) drop the inactive players. Gonna have to drop me. PS3 isn't with me at the moment.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 19, 2009 -> 04:06 PM) Chris Getz while batting leadoff: .292 avg, .370 OBP, with some speed (just 1 SB so far, no CS though) - and he's still learning the majors. The Sox don't really need a leadoff hitter. Brian Anderson since Wise's injury: .313 avg, .476 OBP. Brian is starting to figure it out. I think we need to take a deep breath and let these two do their thing for a while. Agreed.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 16, 2009 -> 07:07 AM) I don't have an iPOD nor a Macbook -- and I know Asus is a component maker -- but they wouldn't be my first, or even second choice for my computer "builder". As for the "industry", I mean the IT industry, and those of us working in it, my entire group of friends, not to mention everyone I know that's in the business -- not a single one of them has an Asus computer or ever even thought of buying an Asus computer. And we've all been in this industry for over 10 years. Asus makes excellent motherboards, but when it comes to computers, meh, they're just another OEM builder that has little practical experience. I'd rather build my own if that was the case. Also, while my friends are huge into this racket, I'm not a big fan of piece by piece builds, simply because of how complicated the warranties can get, having to ship individual components off, etc is not fun. I'm one of two Mac users out of the bunch, and there are 12 of us, not counting work associates. Isn't Asus one of the largest notebook producers in the world? OEM or not, a Google search on them results in 90% rave reviews of their products. The only Asus I've owned is the EEE, which I absolutely love. But like you said, it's a personal choice not to buy Asus. QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 16, 2009 -> 07:07 AM) I give the size/form factor example because I have yet to see/find a notebook or desktop machine with the same internal components (or close) that's as small as an equally powered Mac. If you need me to prove that to you, take the blinders off...because I know you haven't either. The smaller, tighter design is what makes them better looking, btw...not the fact that they use metal casings, since Dell (among others) does that, too. I never thought size was an issue for desktops. I know they are making them smaller and smaller, but really, I still consider it a non-issue. As far as notebooks, the power that comes in Mac's line-ups is typically useless, as with many PC's. Anyone who wants sheer power and truly wants to use it, they'll go desktop. That said, the specs in a laptop are nearly a moot point. If anyone is seriously concerned about size, the choice is obvious; the open market has considerably smaller computers available. But I guess if you want both power and size, well, if we take your claims, then the choice is between somewhere around $500-1500 in price for less than an inch in size. That's not worth it to me. Design? That's more of a personal preference. However, if Apple's design beats the competition with ventilation issues and upgrade ability, then they win there. While it's probably the case versus some computers, I don't think it is the case versus all. QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 16, 2009 -> 07:07 AM) And for the record: My home desktop is an iMAC 24" My work laptop is a Lenovo T60 My work desktop is Lenovo/IBM desktop My second home laptop is a Dell Inspiron 17" My third home laptop is a Dell XPS Out of all of the computers I use, I have but 1 Mac, so I'm not some crazed biased Mac fanboi. I apologize for treating you like a fanboy and misunderstanding points of your argument. It's become somewhat a force of habit to treat Mac users this way as more and more fanboys crop up each day without knowing s*** about any computer they've ever owned. Apples are great computers, it is impossible to deny this. But some talk like they aren't flawed, they're perfect and the price is justified--all of which I strongly disagree with. You have a pretty nice computer line-up and I'm a lover of Lenovo. Are you running SLI in that XPS?

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 15, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) The XPS is stronger, no doubt, but again, it's not even an equal comparison -- there is no Dell notebook that has the same specs as a Macbook Pro without way over blowing it, and without adding a lot of weight and a lot of size. You brought up the comparison, not me. And why do you only name Dell? There are several other computer makers out there. That's the beauty of the open market. Choices. QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 15, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) In an equally powered system, the Apple will undoubtedly be smaller, sleeker and have better battery life. Like the person above who compared the Apple to a Asus (of all competitors), the Asus will no doubt weigh way more, it will be bigger and it will have absolutely terrible battery life...in short, Asus is trash, and I don't know anyone in the industry that would even buy an Asus. Prove it. On both accounts--Asus, and that the Apple is "undoudbtedly" smaller, sleeker and has longer battery life. (The Macbook is smaller than said Asus, but you're talking as if the Apple will be "smaller..." than any equally powered computer on the market. That is your point, I think, which I mistook earlier.) I've known Asus to be a pretty damn good computer company. Especially as of late. What is the "industry," exactly? EDIT:I just found out this little tid-bit. Asus builds components for the iPod, the iPod shuffle, and your very own Macbook. Don't bite the hand that feeds you. QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 15, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) I'm not saying the Apple is the top of the heap when it comes to hardware, everyone knows that's not the case, I'm simply saying that Apple puts a lot more effort and engineering into their designs than anyone else, thus some of the price increase has to be attributed to that. Hey, if you want to pay a few hundred extra bucks for a 'better looking computer,' fantastic. That's your choice. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford that. Myself, I build the machine on my own. I make my own design choices, spec choices (all to a limited extent) and what not. You ask me, that's better than anything. And seriously, I hope you attempt to back up that second quote.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 15, 2009 -> 06:31 AM) Apples/Oranges. Again, what i said IS true. I didn't even mention netbooks, since Apple doesn't make them yet, I said laptops. Compare equally powered, systems/laptops to each other and you will see what I said holds true. The Macbook Pro would need to be compared to a XPS laptop gaming rig, for example. The MacBook Pro has a full powered high end mobile graphics card, amongst many other things. The nearest thing to an Adamo is the regular Macbook, the Air could possibly be argued, however the Macbook/Air both use faster processors, front side buses, caches, etc, so even then, it's not a straight up feature to feature comparison. The point I was making was in comparing almost identical hardware specs to each other -- then looking at the size, shape, etc. You're serious, aren't you? And "netbook" is just a niche term for a tiny laptop. Apple also doesn't make Tablet computers either. Suppose we should toss that out the window too, since it would be unfair to add that as a positive to buy PC because Apple doesn't do it? Look, if you want to argue that OSX is better than Windows XP/Vista, fine. But if you're going to argue Apple's under the hood power versus the open market and imply that it is just as good, if not better then the rest, you're just flat out blind. Hey, I'll admit Apple has some pretty powerful computers, and they generally work great. But there are things out there that Apple isn't doing and that Apple doesn't have. It just irks me that some Apple users think they are on top of the computing world in just about every sense of the game. And finally, take a closer look at the Dell XPS gaming laptop. Your Macbook pro, as far as power, is a joke to that thing.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 14, 2009 -> 10:06 AM) There is a definate price increase on Apple hardware, BUT it's not totally without reason. It's not like they're selling you an equal size/shape laptop/desktop for 800$ (or whatever) more than the competition. Their laptops are smaller, thinner, weigh less, and look better, without even mentioning the much improved battery life, which is really good in Mac laptops. I originally felt the same way about paying more for Apple products, but they're engineered better, and for me lighter/smaller while not compromising performance is a big plus. I currently use a Lenovo T60 Laptop, a Dell Laptop and yes, while both are cheaper -- both are far bulkier/heavier than the nearest competing Apple laptop, so the price premium isn't just in component costs, and while I recognize that exists, it's also in the engineering/design. Also, OSX (as of 10.5.x) is no longer considered a "UNIX like alternative", but has been fully 100% UNIX certified. I just like OSX better than Windows these days, and I've spent a long time using both -- but for what *I* do, OSX works wonderfully and wouldn't consider going back unless I see a function/feature I need. For others, such as gamers, I completely understand Windows is where you'd want to be. Compared to the open market of PC's? That's not true at all. Look at the "netbook" surge for example. Or the Dell Adamo.

QUOTE (soxfan3530 @ Apr 13, 2009 -> 03:07 PM) Toews might flirt with the top 5 as well. Considering I had to Google that name to find out who it was, I doubt it.

Why don't we stop sucking off that 2005 team?

Awesome. Makes me wonder what types of military technology the country has today that we don't know about.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) Look how much you have had to disable just to make it usable. If the resources were what they should be, you shouldn't have to do all that just to make the thing run. If all you do is surf and listen/watch music/videos, then it's probably ok. If you do anything that forces hard work on your machine, it kills it. I agree with the first point, though it is just a minor inconvenience. It's not as if I didn't have to tweak XP to get it running the way I like. The second point, not so much. I play video games on my computer (the latest releases), which put just about as much stress on a computer as any other program. It works fine, no stutters, the fans don't spin up any more than they should, no system freezes, no game freezes. Runs as smooth as melted butter. Now, I've read the argument that XP runs video games at a better clip, and it's probably true even with DirectX 10 aside, but a little bit beside the point here.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 12, 2009 -> 09:29 AM) For the record, while at home I use a MAC/OSX now, but up until last year I've used/worked on various flavors of Windows since the early 90's. I still use Windows XP sp3 for my work laptop and workstation, but as a end user, I'll avoid using Windows if I can now, and that includes Win7, which I've had before technet even released the beta. I can't stand the OSX interface. It's pretty and all that, but I don't know my way around. Therefore, I continue to stick with Windows.