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I want an xBox one to replace my 360, where as my daughter wants a PS 4 (cause her friends have them). I don't really want or need both. Thoughts?
Tonight shall be fun
I picked the Xbox One because
A) All my friends have it.
B) I think it has a better game selection.
That being said, since your daughter wants a PS4 I'd just get that. As time goes on, consoles get cheaper and I'm sure you'll be able to buy a Xbox One for ~$200 in no time..
Tonight shall be fun
I picked the Xbox One because
A) All my friends have it.
B) I think it has a better game selection.
That being said, since your daughter wants a PS4 I'd just get that. As time goes on, consoles get cheaper and I'm sure you'll be able to buy a Xbox One for ~$200 in no time..
But I'd get buyers remorse when the new Halo comes out if I buy the PS4. But I'd get ear ache if I get the xBox.
Haha! Buy both then! Obviously I lean towards the Xbox One, but I understand that your a father and you have others to please other than yourself.
I just found the most attractive mechanical pen ever. Just ordered the Retro 51 Hex-o-matic ballpoint pen in matte black.
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Photo courtesy of ClickyPen.
While looking for a pen I also picked another rival from Germany - the rOtring Rapid PRO technical drawing pen in matte black.
You just made me spend a lot of money on a pen. Hope I do not lose it!
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For some stupid reason, I've been holding out on switching to a SSD for at least two years. I was at Best Buy and saw this PNY Optima 240GB SSD for $99. I couldn't pass up the deal. I just finished installing OS X Yosemite and transferring data and I'm already loving the difference.
Image courtesy of The SSD Review.
Image courtesy of The SSD Review.
I just recieved my Hex-O-Matic and it's worth every penny
Hands down the coolest, most refined pen I've ever owned next to my now non-functioning and impractical Boker Plus Tactical Cid Cal .45 pen.
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Mint condition 17'' PowerBook G4
So the other day I managed to get a mint condition 17'' PowerBook G4.
Everything is like new, the hinge feels stiff, not loose, the trackpad and keyboard look like they've never been used and the display is excellent. My guess is this has been used as a desktop machine for most of if not all of its life, Most likely in clamshell mode or something. The battery has only done now 101 recharge cycles in ten years.
Not bad considering I only paid £65 it. The only downside is the that internal hard drive is pretty much dead and I can't get a new one fitted as someone has stripped two of the screws in the battery compartment, making it difficult to change.
So the other day I managed to get a mint condition 17'' PowerBook G4.
Everything is like new, the hinge feels stiff, not loose, the trackpad and keyboard look like they've never been used and the display is excellent. My guess is this has been used as a desktop machine for most of if not all of its life, Most likely in clamshell mode or something. The battery has only done now 101 recharge cycles in ten years.
Not bad considering I only paid £65 it. The only downside is the that internal hard drive is pretty much dead and I can't get a new one fitted as someone has stripped two of the screws in the battery compartment, making it difficult to change.
the stripped screws are removable check this link outhttp://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/02/the-12-best-ways-to-remove-stripped-screws/
while interesting, none of those seem feasible for the fragile environment of--/ & the kind of fine screws used in-- computers
i've decided just to use my FW 800 G-tech mini external which I fitted with a 2.5'' 500GB Western Digital Scorpio Black, the performance is pretty good to be honest. I wonder if FW is actually gonna be a better option instead of IDE these days anyway?
Don't do it. Wear contacts!
Srsly, waste of money! I've done it and i regret it. My vision is better, but not perfect, i still have to wear glasses/contacts! So what's the point? Plus is not safe at all!
I have to say no to all of this.
I got PRK last year and it was the best thing I had ever done. I had astigmatisms in both eyes so I had to wear contacts/glasses whenever I had my eyes open, otherwise I got the worst migraines. Of course, no procedure is "safe" but now most places do these things thousands of times throughout the month/year and as long as you do your research, you will be fine. With PRK, the healing processes is the WORST part (3-4 days of being uncomfortable), the procedure itself was super simple, just keep your eyes open and the machine does all the work. I now see 20/15, better than 20/20. Contact and glasses free for a year+ now.
50" Vizio P-Series UHD 4K TV. Sound is not as good as my 46" Samsung but the picture is incredible. Too bad now I might need a new TV stand/hanging setup because it doesn't want to play nice with the one I already have.
And preordered GTA V for the PS4.
And preordered GTA V for the PS4.
No procedure is safe. I made sure to find the most experienced surgeon in my area. It cost more than the chain type places, but she also offers retreatments if your vision is so far off of 20/20 after (can't remember the details).
I'll still need to wear reading glasses when I'm older, but hopefully will be able to get that taken care of when that procedure matures.
I am in exactly the same position, gentlemen and harbour similar (I'll grant, perhaps, illogical) feelings on the matter. Indeed, the idea of something that close, or in uneasy proximity to the surface of my already imperfect ocular lenses does not appeal to me in the slightest.
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Very nice, I hope they work out well for you.
Some time ago, I got a set of the lovely B&W MM1 speakers, to do exactly what yours are doing, but they are still nestled in their unopened box on the sofa, near my computer ..
Since Firewire is being phased out, you can get some really good deals on the used market. I just got this 6 months old Desktop Konnekt 6 Audio Interface for a bargain on ebay. I use it to connect my electric guitar and a Mic to my Mac and so far I'm quite pleased with the quality.
