Author Topic: It's a freezing Monday! What did you buy!?!?!?!? I GOT A LAPTOP!! (Read 5308 times)

Junpei the Tracer! · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 03:44:50 PM »

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment CTO NB
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
- FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner!!
- High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Norton 360(TM ) - 12 Months
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

MY FIRST LAPTOP EVER OMG

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:45:25 PM »

I cant get to a store! I bought groceries! This isnt fair!

Nice laptop

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:54:16 PM »

i have this very laptop, only with a 256MB 8600GT. it is the shiznigga. congrats!

Eric P · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:19:16 PM »

nothing!

am poor!

T234 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:21:30 PM »

same!

except gas!

Robo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:27:59 PM »

I am probably gonna pick up several tickets to a Black Keys show later today depending on how punctual responses from my friends are.

Robo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:29:18 PM »

And I might buy that exact laptop sometime this week. I'm in dire need of one, the price is right, and Drinky approves.

Odds are looking good!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2008, 04:38:27 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 03:44:50 PM

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment CTO NB
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
- FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner!!
- High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Norton 360(TM ) - 12 Months
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

MY FIRST LAPTOP EVER OMG

don't you mean your MOM bought it HA

Mupepe · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2008, 05:39:48 PM »

corporate amex card

omg omg omg I can't wait to buy shit with money that's not mine!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:04:04 PM »

I bought a double cheesburger and fries from a local burger joint. I'm going to Whole Foods after work to buy groceries.

Tomorrow I'm getting the Vampire Weekend album, and probably a new TV (and hopefully a 360 with it) later in the week.

Beezy · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:23:18 PM »

Why did you pay for Norton?

abrader · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:38:42 PM »

Got a new blanket for the kitty - he likes it alot.

RE- BluRay

Fighting game lot along with RoTK X

Resident Evil 0

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:39:56 PM »

I need to watch my RE Blurays lol

abrader · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:41:14 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 28, 2008, 06:39:56 PM

I need to watch my RE Blurays lol

ya kno WB finally did send me a return mailer so they could send me a non defective T3.

Want me to give you the mates email address?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2008, 06:42:06 PM »

Tauntaun · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2008, 08:34:52 PM »

Got some gas, then taco bell....which gave me gas! HUAHUAHUA! :kylielaff :kylielaff

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:21:13 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 28, 2008, 03:54:16 PM

i have this very laptop, only with a 256MB 8600GT. it is the shiznigga. congrats!

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 28, 2008, 03:45:25 PM

I cant get to a store! I bought groceries! This isnt fair!

Nice laptop

Thanks

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 28, 2008, 04:38:27 PM

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 03:44:50 PM
I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- HP Pavilion dv9700t Entertainment CTO NB
- Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.20 GHz, 4 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
- 17.0" WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)
- 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS!!
- FREE Upgrade to HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone!!
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
- 320GB 5400RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2)
- LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
- HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner!!
- High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
- Norton 360(TM ) - 12 Months
- Microsoft(R) Works 9.0

MY FIRST LAPTOP EVER OMG

don't you mean your MOM bought it HA

Hush house nicca.

Quote from: Beezy on January 28, 2008, 06:23:18 PM

Why did you pay for Norton?

The guy on the phone made it seem like I needed it.

However,I'm abit iffy on my new computer.It's big,too big,I thought I wanted a desktop replacement but I really don't.I'll give a couple more days to get use too but I think I'm gonna get something much smaller.Vista is cool though.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:24:13 PM »

if you plan to play games, you'll want to keep it. yer gonna pay and arm and a leg if you want a discrete video solution in a smaller form factor.

Vizzys · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:28:04 PM »

I seem to remember someone on irc warning you 17in laptops are fucking huge

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:29:06 PM »

Textbooks. $:-\$

Shins · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:29:41 PM »

TVC15 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:36:03 PM »

Quote from: Viz on January 28, 2008, 09:28:04 PM

I seem to remember someone on irc warning you 17in laptops are fucking huge

Personally, I think even 15"ers are pushing it. Since getting my M1330, I think 13" is the sweet spot.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:51:10 PM »

I traded in some crappy DVDs at Gamestop and got Beautiful Katamari.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:53:31 PM »

i have like three laptops now: an 11" vaio, a 14" hp, and a 17" hp. considering selling the vaio to tvc and getting a 12" like maf's.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2008, 09:55:53 PM »

12" woo

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:02:53 PM »

Nice labtop, Junpei.

Get Orange Box and let's play TF2.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:19:12 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 28, 2008, 09:24:13 PM

if you plan to play games, you'll want to keep it. yer gonna pay and arm and a leg if you want a discrete video solution in a smaller form factor.

I just play a HD video and it played PERFECTLY

Quote from: Viz on January 28, 2008, 09:28:04 PM

I seem to remember someone on irc warning you 17in laptops are fucking huge

I've seen light :/

Quote from: Smooth Groove on January 28, 2008, 10:02:53 PM

Nice labtop, Junpei.

Get Orange Box and let's play TF2.

I'll look into it.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:21:19 PM »

GAS
BURGER KING
TACO BELL

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:26:00 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 10:19:12 PM

Quote from: Professor Prole on January 28, 2008, 09:24:13 PM
if you plan to play games, you'll want to keep it. yer gonna pay and arm and a leg if you want a discrete video solution in a smaller form factor.

I just play a HD video and it played PERFECTLY

yeah, the dv9XXX line are performance machines. i can actually run titan quest at medium-to-high detail on this bad boy

Beezy · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:30:28 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 09:21:13 PM

The guy on the phone made it seem like I needed it.

So? People call my parents house all the time and make it seem like they need to refinance when they don't.

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #30 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:31:26 PM »

I was able to pick up King of Kong a day early.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #31 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:33:17 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 28, 2008, 10:21:19 PM

GAS
BURGER KING
TACO BELL

I think you have the order backwards.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #32 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:35:09 PM »

Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on January 28, 2008, 10:33:17 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on January 28, 2008, 10:21:19 PM
GAS
BURGER KING
TACO BELL
I think you have the order backwards.

I did take a giant wet shit after the BK was gone. Felt like a waste of $8 $:-\$

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #33 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:30:18 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on January 28, 2008, 10:30:28 PM

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 09:21:13 PM
The guy on the phone made it seem like I needed it.
So? People call my parents house all the time and make it seem like they need to refinance when they don't.

I need virus protection :'(

MCD · « **Reply #34 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:32:41 PM »

Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 11:30:18 PM

Quote from: Beezy on January 28, 2008, 10:30:28 PM
Quote from: Junpei the Tracer! on January 28, 2008, 09:21:13 PM
The guy on the phone made it seem like I needed it.
So? People call my parents house all the time and make it seem like they need to refinance when they don't.

I need virus protection :'(

http://free.grisoft.com/

free.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #35 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:35:12 PM »

most anti-virus programs slow the computer man than an actual virus

MCD · « **Reply #36 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 28, 2008, 11:35:12 PM

most anti-virus programs slow the computer man than an actual virus

especially garbage like norton and mcafee.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #37 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:41:27 PM »

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 28, 2008, 11:35:12 PM

most anti-virus programs slow the computer man than an actual virus

I like Symantec Antivirus. It's like Norton but it's a stripped down version for companies. It's has very low resource consumption. I got a copy from a place I used to work at back in like 2002, and I've used it ever since.

Vizzys · « **Reply #38 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:14:22 AM »

kaspersky rox

having to find a new key every month kinda sux

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #39 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:14:28 AM »

not man, more, sorry

bork · « **Reply #40 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:19:54 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 28, 2008, 11:41:27 PM

Quote from: Phil Ken Sebben on January 28, 2008, 11:35:12 PM
most anti-virus programs slow the computer man than an actual virus

I like Symantec Antivirus. It's like Norton but it's a stripped down version for companies. It's has very low resource consumption. I got a copy from a place I used to work at back in like 2002, and I've used it ever since.

That's what I am using now. Before I had Norton Systemworks, which slowed my PC down so much...I had it installed almost right from the beginning, so I had no idea how much of a resource hog it was until I quit using it. I think I'm going to try reinstalling some of the PC games that were choppy before and see if Norton was the reason.

I have run into a problem with Antivirus though. Occasionally it becomes a HUGE resource hog and slows down EVERYTHING until I reboot. I forgot the name of the process that's doing this and was told to download the latest updates to fix it, but I have the latest updates already.

I'm going back to Mac this year, so I'll put up with this shit a little longer and then it will all be irrelevant anyway.

Quick question that shows how little I know about PCs: Does running my laptop at a higher resolution versus a lower resolution also slow things down? I always have it at 1600x1200. (I don't mean for gaming, just general desktop stuff)

abrader · « **Reply #41 on:** January 29, 2008, 12:58:03 AM »

i watched resident evil - blu ray.

looks good and its full screen.

dark scenes look noticeably better than dvd and colours are good.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #42 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:10:35 AM »

thats good to hear, I still havent busted those open

huckleberry · « **Reply #43 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:52:18 AM »

dammit I want that hp that Spencer and MAF have so bad. Was going to build a new computer but that goddam little 12 inch is calling my name.....

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #44 on:** January 29, 2008, 02:55:08 AM »

its a great little machine, really

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #45 on:** January 29, 2008, 03:42:46 AM »

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on January 28, 2008, 10:31:26 PM

I was able to pick up King of Kong a day early.

King of Kong is awesome.

bork · « **Reply #46 on:** January 29, 2008, 06:03:29 AM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 29, 2008, 03:42:46 AM

Quote from: Hitler Stole My Potato on January 28, 2008, 10:31:26 PM
I was able to pick up King of Kong a day early.

King of Kong is awesome.

Indeed. And the director wants to release a follow-up!

Quote

A scripted movie adaptation is already in the works. Director Seth Gordon has said that the movie might be a sequel instead of a remake, telling the story of how the documentary changed both men's lives, as well as their continuing rivalry.

Isn't there a similar documentary out or being made about fighting games?

News:

Author Topic: It's a freezing Monday! What did you buy!?!?!?!? I GOT A LAPTOP!! (Read 5308 times)