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NeoGAF SEPT. 2009 Pick-Up Post! (Real pics or BAN!)
- Thread starter MarkMan
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Picked up a Fujitsu Lifebook U820 6" ultra-mobile earlier this month.
Performance-wise it's a netbook, but with a higher-resolution screen (1280x800) than most netbooks. x86 processor (runs Windows)
I'm still forming my opinion on it. It's kind of an all-in-one compromise that can take the place of a smartphone/PDA + notebook combo, but its size means it's not as appropriate as either of those are at their dedicated roles. Sure is cute, though.
Next to a 15" notebook:
Performance-wise it's a netbook, but with a higher-resolution screen (1280x800) than most netbooks. x86 processor (runs Windows)
I'm still forming my opinion on it. It's kind of an all-in-one compromise that can take the place of a smartphone/PDA + notebook combo, but its size means it's not as appropriate as either of those are at their dedicated roles. Sure is cute, though.
Next to a 15" notebook:
manofmandango
Member
Finally got some end tables on sale @ World Market for $80 each. Not bad IMO.
Needed a USB headset and got these half off at work. With a detachable mic, they suit my needs.
And now the cou de gras; my first Mac. And it just so happens to be an iMac. Preloaded with Snow Leopard.
Specs: (I know you guys will ask for them)
2.93 Ghz
4Gb DDR3
640Gb HDD
512Mb ATI Radeon HD 4850
I'm in love. I've been repairing PCs and Macs for quite a long time now, but only a few years ago did I decide to sit down and really take time with the Mac. Needless to say it grew on me. Don't get me wrong, both PCs and Macs both have their different uses but is it ever a pleasure to come home to this 24" beauty. <3 screen real estate. Anyway, my first impressions of Snow Leopard have been wonderful. No issues what so ever. Now if they could only enable Spaces in WoW.. (3.2.2 *crosses fingers)
manofmandango
Member
Kagami said:
I have this same Acer 15". Battery went out in it, the screen is flickering and it's slow as molasses, even with many reformats (HDD is on it's way out). Regardless, after 5 years, it's impressive the thing is still kicking.
Yeah! Manga spree!
- Yotsuba&! v3-5
- Gon v2
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
- Haruhi Suzumiya v3
- Sundome v1
- Abenbashi v1&2
- Cat Paradise v1
- Shaman King v4-6
As well as the Paprika DVD, which I thought was an awesome movie.
I keep seeing that and it does look ridiculously badass! I really don't want to spend £30 on it though._dementia said:
manofmandango said:
And now the cou de gras; my first Mac. And it just so happens to be an iMac. Preloaded with Snow Leopard.
Specs: (I know you guys will ask for them)
2.93 Ghz
4Gb DDR3
640Gb HDD
512Mb ATI Radeon HD 4850
I'm in love. I've been repairing PCs and Macs for quite a long time now, but only a few years ago did I decide to sit down and really take time with the Mac. Needless to say it grew on me. Don't get me wrong, both PCs and Macs both have their different uses but is it ever a pleasure to come home to this 24" beauty. <3 screen real estate. Anyway, my first impressions of Snow Leopard have been wonderful. No issues what so ever. Now if they could only enable Spaces in WoW.. (3.2.2 *crosses fingers)
May I ask you how much you spend on this computer? This owner of an old PC (Athlon XP2600+, 1GB of RAM (DDR2 I suppose), GeForce 7600GS, 20GB and 120GB hard drives) can't even begin to wonder how much that rig must have cost as it's a Mac.
manofmandango
Member
Kilrogg said:
Actually, a friend of mine works at an Apple store and got me 15% off the whole purchase. Though I won't give an actual number, I must say that it really wasn't that bad after the discount. Even with the 3 year Apple Care. It's an investment really. Though the shipping process was a nightmare due to Labor day + my apartment complex office closing @ 5pm + Fedex delivering until 8pm + me working late hours. This pretty much made it neigh impossible for them to deliver it while I was at home. I got lucky however when I was on my 30 min lunch break =D. They called me 10 min before I had to be back from work. This only gave me enough time to rush to the office, pick up the package and put it in my apartment. Not having a computer since May, the rest of the shift @ work was almost unbearable if you can imagine =P; especially when you repair computers all day...
Did I mention it was also delayed because whomever made the shipping label @ Fedex put my apartment number as my ENTIRE ADDRESS. Then they put it on the wrong truck, etc. I'm just glad it's here though.
manofmandango
Member
StormwatchGR said:
His name is Rava and I found him outside my house a couple of weeks ago.
He is a little naughty but he has learned not to get close to my consoles...
So beautiful! HIS EYES STARE INTO THE DEPTHS OF YOUR SOUL... YOUR SOOUUL!
manofmandango said:
Thanks for the detailed answer. Looked it up on Apple Europe out of curiosity, and it isn't as bad as I thought it would be, yeah. Definitely way too expensive for me though :lol. Do you know what computer I ordered on Amazon yesterday? This :lol.
Hope you'll enjoy it all the more so.
manofmandango
Member
Kilrogg said:
These are actually really good netbooks. I've worked on a couple myself. It's actually capable of playing Warcraft 3 :lol . I hope you enjoy it.
LegendOfGood
Member
Tokyo Rain
Member
Some goodies I picked up this morning @ Sakuraya in Shinjuku.
manofmandango
Member
Monroeski said:Your dresser drawer handle is staring at me.
AWGAWD, WHAT HAS BEEN SEEN CAN NOT BE UNSEEN.
Seriously, we're thinking about throwing it out now. Too creepy. (To be honest, it's falling apart anyway)
bigGIRLSblouse
Member
.hacked said:
MMM nice phones. ive got the ax360's and i love em.
I got somequestions but ill read the ign page first.
It does looks super cute. It's like a laptop a netbook could useKagami said:Picked up a Fujitsu Lifebook U820 6" ultra-mobile earlier this month.
Performance-wise it's a netbook, but with a higher-resolution screen (1280x800) than most netbooks. x86 processor (runs Windows)
I'm still forming my opinion on it. It's kind of an all-in-one compromise that can take the place of a smartphone/PDA + notebook combo, but its size means it's not as appropriate as either of those are at their dedicated roles. Sure is cute, though.
strideramc
Member
First time posting here...
My last 360 red ringed on me, finally got to upgrade to the 120gb.
My last 360 red ringed on me, finally got to upgrade to the 120gb.
MortalMonkey
Member
This is truly a glorious day. [face_love]
The detail and even the texture is just gorgeous. The pics simply don't do it enough justice. I got her today and she's already being framed.
I think I can retire now.
The detail and even the texture is just gorgeous. The pics simply don't do it enough justice. I got her today and she's already being framed.
I think I can retire now.
Femmeworth
Banned
Lucky, mine still has another week of processing.jkoopa said:
Just got my order from the Threadless sale. $9 each cause of 09/09/09
Nintendo Playstation
Member
Some major DS love
TrackMania DS - $10 at GameStop
Henry Hatsworth - $9.98 at Target (clearance)
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - $5 at Toys R Us
Scribblenauts and $15 gift card - Toys R Us
M&L Bowser's Inside Story and $15 gift card - $20 after Scribblenauts gift card
TrackMania DS - $10 at GameStop
Henry Hatsworth - $9.98 at Target (clearance)
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - $5 at Toys R Us
Scribblenauts and $15 gift card - Toys R Us
M&L Bowser's Inside Story and $15 gift card - $20 after Scribblenauts gift card
MarkMan
loves Arcade Sticks
MortalMonkey said:This is truly a glorious day. [face_love]
The detail and even the texture is just gorgeous. The pics simply don't do it enough justice. I got her today and she's already being framed.
I think I can retire now.
That poster is so awesome..
I framed mine.
distantmantra
Member
Gundam 0081 DLC!!!
MortalMonkey said:This is truly a glorious day. [face_love]
EPIC MGS4 Poster Pics
The detail and even the texture is just gorgeous. The pics simply don't do it enough justice. I got her today and she's already being framed.
I think I can retire now.
Awesome pick up! I hoping you didn't pay $1200 for that though.
Nintendo Playstation
Member
I added the Turtles In Time remake to my PSN collection.
and more Target clearance finds...
Peggle Dual Shot - $4.98
Rainbow Six Vegas - $13.98
NFS: ProStreet - $9.98
and more Target clearance finds...
Peggle Dual Shot - $4.98
Rainbow Six Vegas - $13.98
NFS: ProStreet - $9.98
ResidentDante
Member
manofmandango said:
Needed a USB headset and got these half off at work. With a detachable mic, they suit my needs.
I got these myself, I think they are very good actually!
Hazimov said:
WTF, thats messed up. 80$
you basically got the game for 30$ + the awesome controller. wonder if Bestbuy will price match.....
manofmandango said:
Yeah, I've heard and read good things about them, thank you. I chose the 1005HA-M over the 1005HA-H, even though the former is technically inferior, because of one thing: for some reason, the M has got a matte screen, yet the H has a reflective screen. Why ASUS did it this way instead of the other way is beyond me. I know some like the latter kind of screens, but that's a stupid move for a netbook. A computer that you're supposed to use everywhere, including outside. I don't even know why they'd use that kind of screens for netbook in the first place, come to think of it.
therapist said:
The only ones I've gotten to are Batsugun and Thunderforce genny 1&2. I've only glimpsed at RS. But if it is as tough as Ikaruga then I might not like it. Seems more reasonable. Ikaruga is just too hard and un-fun for my head. The drama surrounding RS is a bit of a turn-off as well.
I got Saturn Shmups Package Round 2 in yesterday but I was out. Gonna go pick it up this morning when the post opens. Lots of good stuff with many recommendations from GAFers.
