Post your last purchase II

[Schtumple]

I would, but the guy who I bought it from (on ebay) screwed me over because I didn't get insurance

It's 2 iPod socks for gods sake, why do I need insurance for that? incase they get wet???

 

[Shotglass]

For carrying around my music.

320 GB version.

 

[scotthayes]

my first ever iPod, can't believe it's taken this long to own one


Oh and when I got home my wife thought it was cute and wanted one, so now bought 2 ipods in 2 days. So I now have one and she has 3...

 

[iVersa]

oh yea!

 

[Tofaha]

These are shoes are amazing. Very good quality.

what kind are they??
the look like geox
they look comfortable.

 

[Adrien Baker]

what kind are they??
the look like geox
they look comfortable.

They are Onitsuka Tigers (Asics) - Runspark.

Adrien

 

[Compile 'em all]

Converse By John Varvatos

 

[letsgorangers]

Not scissors, but a hair cut. Only way I could think to show it pictorially that didn't include an actual picture of myself.

 

[twistedlegato]

They are Onitsuka Tigers (Asics) - Runspark.

Adrien

Yep, and YES they are comfortable! They are an excellent shoe. I highly recommend them.

Also i bought them from Zappos. They have the most amazing service. They upgraded my shipping to "1 day air" when i choose the free shipping. I would definitely buy from them again.

 

[lost eden]

Another big load of gear got thrown out at uni today, so I got on IRC & within 5 minutes a group of us were down to carry away anything valuable/useful/fun. I made off with another UPS, again it probably just needs £20 of new batteries to be fully operational.

 

[iTone]

I love it. It's perfect for my work outs. So hassle free!

Awesome! I really don't understand the stigma against this mouse, i found it to be very easy to use.

Got these but mine are black instead of blue. On sale for 11 dollas!!! LOL

 

[backsidetailsli]

Another big load of gear got thrown out at uni today, so I got on IRC & within 5 minutes a group of us were down to carry away anything valuable/useful/fun. I made off with another UPS, again it probably just needs £20 of new batteries to be fully operational.

umm, what are they exactly?

 

[ipodtoucher]

umm, what are they exactly?

UPS's - Uninterruptible Power Supply

Helps against power outages, keeps some power built up and uses it when the power goes out... thats all i know about them

 

[Prof.]

Why not just get a generator and keep it in ur garage or backyard?

 

[Brianstorm91]

Why not just get a generator and keep it in ur garage or backyard?

I'm guessing he's on a campus?

 

[iJohnHenry]

I have a newer APC 750. They are like black bricks now, and smaller.

The 600 should be good for an iMac, for sure.

 

[techlover828]

Why not just get a generator and keep it in ur garage or backyard?

because when the power goes out your computers already off before you can even think about turning on a generator.

 

[Prof.]

because when the power goes out your computers already off before you can even think about turning on a generator.

Ohhhhhhhh

So it kicks on b4 the comp even goes off?

 

[iJohnHenry]

It switches instantiously from the mains to the battery, and your session continues as before.

Mine is good for about 37 minutes, given the modem, speakers, etc, and the iMac, that I have plugged into it.

Oh yeah, my Time Machine drive too.

Plenty of time to do a safe shut-down if the outage lasts more then 30 minutes.

 

[lost eden]

UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply.

Essentially, it's a big-ass battery & a big-ass transformer. You plug your computers/monitors/etc. into it & if there's a power cut it keeps your computers/monitors/etc/ going on battery power. Small units of this size aren't neccessarily designed to keep you going all the way through the cut, but instead they give you enough time to finish whatever you're doing, save any open documents & shut down cleanly.

The 500VA will keep my Linux PC & my firewall PC & network switch running for 20-25 minutes. Because my main monitor is a big CRT I don't have that on the same unit, but my Linux PC runs a daemon that will automatically save & shut down when the UPS tells it that it's battery is running low. If I buy new batteries for the bigger ones I'll probably end up having Linux PC on the 600VA, monitor on the 650VA & firewall PC & switch on the 500VA. That should keep everything important going for ~30 minutes.

So it kicks on b4 the comp even goes off?

Precisely.

 

[Eidorian]

I fell in love with Windows Media Center. Not to mention VisualHub loves the files as well.

 

[ATLianz]

 

[klymr]

It switches instantiously from the mains to the battery, and your session continues as before.

We have one at work on our CAD mill, and when the power goes out, that split second it takes for the battery to kick in is enough to stop the bit on the mill and have the tip snap off. So basically whenever the power goes out while the mill is running it costs us $100. Pretty painful, I know.

 

[lost eden]

We have one at work on our CAD mill, and when the power goes out, that split second it takes for the battery to kick in is enough to stop the bit on the mill and have the tip snap off. So basically whenever the power goes out while the mill is running it costs us $100. Pretty painful, I know.

That's either because you have a crap UPS or it simply isn't beefy enough. If the latter, you should invest in one with a big set of caps in it to power the mill whilst it's switching to the batts.

 

[GoCubsGo]

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What makes those more expensive than other converse? Besides sticking the word "vintage" all over the place.