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Reb · « **Reply #60 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:00:49 PM »

Fuuuuucccckkk, now I'm actually considering one of those monitors. Thanks a lot Patel.

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 30, 2009, 06:58:15 PM

confession:

comic cbrs are part of the reason i bought a netbook

How can you read them on that small screen, do you zoom in? I hate zooming in.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #61 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:03:28 PM »

the screen was 8.9 inches wide, which is actually a little wider than a regular comic book

when i buy my next netbook (ION) it should have a 10" screen, which would be just about perfect to hold open like a book and read the whole page at once instead of scrolling

Eric P · « **Reply #62 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:05:10 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 30, 2009, 06:58:15 PM

confession:

comic cbrs are part of the reason i bought a netbook

when i scanned some of my golden age comics i always set the width to 1280

i have a box full of GA microfiche, too, but I don't know how to go about getting any of that transferred to digital

film/microfiche scanner should do the trick.

Reb · « **Reply #63 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:05:10 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 30, 2009, 07:03:28 PM

the screen was 8.9 inches wide, which is actually a little wider than a regular comic book

when i buy my next netbook (ION) it should have a 10" screen, which would be just about perfect to hold open like a book and read the whole page at once instead of scrolling

Ah, you rotate it and read it on it's side? I'm so simple, that never occurred to me.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #64 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:09:08 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on April 30, 2009, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on April 30, 2009, 06:58:15 PM
confession:

comic cbrs are part of the reason i bought a netbook

when i scanned some of my golden age comics i always set the width to 1280

i have a box full of GA microfiche, too, but I don't know how to go about getting any of that transferred to digital

film/microfiche scanner should do the trick.

i tried the one at the college library but was unsatisfied with the results, plus it took forEVER to do a few pages

there are some guys from the comics newsgroups who scanned in theirs, and while they are readable it is just barely, and they're really only for plugging holes in stuff that hasn't been paper-scanned yet (apparently 98% of the comics DC published have been scanned)

Eric P · « **Reply #65 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:13:02 PM »

wasn't microfiche always a pain to read regardless? I seem to recall that from my having to use it back in the 80s

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #66 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:36:11 PM »

yeah, fairly blurry

i sold my valiant comics collection back when they were worth crazy amounts of money on the speculator market, and used the money to buy various sets of golden age on microfiche

Eric P · « **Reply #67 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:41:02 PM »

some of those are excellent reading still (see archer and armstrong, early solar, magnus) and some of them are just utter shit (eternal warrior)

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #68 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:44:00 PM »

yeah, i really enjoyed the early stuff, i remember liking harbinger quite a bit

here is one of my scans (right-click, save as, etc)

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1006274/TOMB%20OF%20TERROR%20%2301.cbr

TVC15 · « **Reply #69 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:48:24 PM »

mmmm magnus, robot fighter

Eric P · « **Reply #70 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:29:50 PM »

http://www.mydailymanga.com/2008/06/21/manga-reading-tool/

very customizable

MCD · « **Reply #71 on:** April 30, 2009, 11:13:43 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on April 30, 2009, 06:40:18 PM

someone posted a GREAT program for them which with a little fiddling is the beast. one sec let me see if i can find it

edit: can't find it in search. will look when i get home

that was me and i found even a better one now:

http://eng.kipple.pe.kr/win/honeyview3/

much more simple (right click on rar/zip and view with honeyview, no need to change file extensions to cbr/cbz), fast (turn off preview feature in options) and supports 32/64bit.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #72 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:04:45 AM »

http://www.spadixbd.com/freetools/jdirprint.htm

recurse subdirectories, copy to Notepad, Save

chronovore · « **Reply #73 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:58:26 AM »

Here's another vote for CReader. I'm going to scope out FFView again, but CReader is basically love-for-comics manifested in exe form. So simple, and it does everything you could want. Most of the Mac ones don't do it as well, and they want money for them. :meh

Eric P · « **Reply #74 on:** May 01, 2009, 09:41:31 AM »

the only mac one i like is jomic

Eric P · « **Reply #75 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:46:59 PM »

falafel and

thanks to a 40% off Borders coupon, making it cheaper than Amazon

ShogunOfFear · « **Reply #76 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:48:59 PM »

I just purchased this

Gonna nab Left 4 Dead on steam this weekend.

Eric P · « **Reply #77 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:51:03 PM »

what comes on that?

Tauntaun · « **Reply #78 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 01, 2009, 03:51:03 PM

what comes on that?

1) Empires at War
2) Knights of the Old Republic
3) Battlefront (first one)
4) Jedi Knights II Outcast
5) Republic Commandos

Meh, give me Rebellion and Dark Forces and X-wing vs Tie fighter.

ShogunOfFear · « **Reply #79 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:54:39 PM »

Star Wars: Empire at War
Knights of the Old Republic
Battlefront
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Republic Commando
Star Wars Galaxies - this one I don't care about, but it's on there.

Edit - Beaten by Tauntaun

Eric P · « **Reply #80 on:** May 01, 2009, 03:59:18 PM »

i really like the jedi knight series of games, but meh, give me tie-fighter and x-wing vs tiefighter

Tauntaun · « **Reply #81 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:08:27 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 01, 2009, 03:59:18 PM

i really like the jedi knight series of games, but meh, give me tie-fighter and x-wing vs tiefighter

Eric P

Been too long since we've had a good space sim. Too long.

console gaming

Brehvolution · « **Reply #82 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:21:03 PM »

1600 ms spacebucks and Peggle XBLA

TVC15 · « **Reply #83 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:30:54 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 01, 2009, 03:46:59 PM

falafel and

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thanks to a 40% off Borders coupon, making it cheaper than Amazon

What exactly is in this one? More spells?

Eric P · « **Reply #84 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:38:54 PM »

more spells, more paths, more class features, new feats, familiars, epic destinies, rules for tomes, new rituals, arcane backgrounds.

i'm going to start an rpga bard so i wanted to get this book for that.

good review for the book here which pushed me over the edge into buying it
http://www.livingdice.com/1700/review-dungeons-and-dragons-4th-edition-arcane-power/

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #85 on:** May 01, 2009, 06:04:55 PM »

i bought something i only now found out was lyte edge grade shameful

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #86 on:** May 01, 2009, 06:10:20 PM »

do tell

TVC15 · « **Reply #87 on:** May 01, 2009, 06:13:02 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on May 01, 2009, 06:04:55 PM

i bought something i only now found out was lyte edge grade shameful

It wasn't just you

Rman · « **Reply #88 on:** May 01, 2009, 07:25:25 PM »

-Some iPhone apps
-Rhythm Heaven
-a Panasonic Lumix point and shoot
-and some sd cards for the camera

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #89 on:** May 01, 2009, 07:56:12 PM »

bought a new pair of handwraps can't wait to try them out monday

also bought a powershot a590

demi · « **Reply #90 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:36:49 PM »

TVC15 · « **Reply #91 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:37:12 PM »

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #92 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:40:46 PM »

I got a PS3 Blu-ray remote, some songs off of iTunes, and a Mother's Day gift for my mom.

spoiler (click to show/hide)

The Barbara Streisand concert DVD set that came out a couple of days ago. Stop snickering.

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Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #93 on:** May 02, 2009, 12:58:23 AM »

My new monitor showed up, check out this pivot porno

MCD · « **Reply #94 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:00:37 AM »

good god, what monitor was this again, Patel?

drew · « **Reply #95 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:00:52 AM »

just bought a panormous pizza

bout to pick it up

should be interesting

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #96 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:01:27 AM »

Samsung 2243WM

MCD · « **Reply #97 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:08:52 AM »

ah 22", already have one (but not height adjustable like that).

will save up for 24" 1920x1200 goodness, shit is still expensive.

duckman2000 · « **Reply #98 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:13:25 AM »

WE3

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #99 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:24:36 AM »

Quote from: MCD on May 02, 2009, 01:08:52 AM

ah 22", already have one (but not height adjustable like that).

will save up for 24" 1920x1200 goodness, shit is still expensive.

yeah, it just looks huge rotated vertically. honestly I almost wish I'd gotten a 20" widescreen instead but what can you do? nobody makes those anymore.

MCD · « **Reply #100 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:45:04 AM »

I only want 24" due to the higher resolution otherwise I'm content with my 22".

Eric P · « **Reply #101 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:34:06 PM »

This month's limited edition 7" single. B/W Kraut.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #102 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:38:09 PM »

Juke Joint Jezebel was the first CD single I ever bought

Eric P · « **Reply #103 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:46:28 PM »

that's a strange one, because so many of the other releases had tons of remixes and new songs on them, the first release of JBJ was the title track and Kraut, but it was priced the exact same.

Tauntaun · « **Reply #104 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:46:37 PM »

One Piece Season 1 Second Voyage.

Tucah · « **Reply #105 on:** May 04, 2009, 02:47:48 PM »

American Dad Vol 1-4

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #106 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:53:01 PM »

Preordered a bunch of stuff this morning.

Eric P · « **Reply #107 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:56:07 PM »

what's the two disc thing?

I think i'm going to go snag a book from the library of america, but i haven't quite decided which one. would desperately love to snag the Flannery O'Connor one

Reb · « **Reply #108 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:56:56 PM »

I can read Manic Street Preachers.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #109 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:57:50 PM »

Quote from: Rebiak on May 05, 2009, 02:56:56 PM

I can read Manic Street Preachers.

Yep, it's the new Manic Street Preachers album. Comes out next week everywhere except for North America, which might get it in like six months if we're lucky. Ended up getting it through Amazon UK.

Cyanista · « **Reply #110 on:** May 05, 2009, 02:59:55 PM »

and for me

Brehvolution · « **Reply #111 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:04:12 PM »

Mermaidia

spoiler (click to show/hide)

j/k

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Flannel Boy · « **Reply #112 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:08:58 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on May 05, 2009, 02:53:01 PM

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Don Flamenco · « **Reply #113 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:09:21 PM »

Quote from: demi on May 01, 2009, 10:36:49 PM

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what the hell is this from?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #114 on:** May 05, 2009, 03:12:38 PM »

Quote from: Kranz Fafka on May 05, 2009, 03:09:21 PM

Quote from: demi on May 01, 2009, 10:36:49 PM
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what the hell is this from?

Super Robot Taisen OG Saga Endless Frontier for the DS. I picked it up the other day, totally ridiculous fanservice game with very little actual Super Robot action. It also uses the battle system from Namco X Capcom.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #115 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:01:42 PM »

what is the significance of her titties bursting out of her armor

is it symbolic

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #116 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:12:32 PM »

Bought this today. So awesome.

Eric P · « **Reply #117 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:14:08 PM »

BamYouHaveAids · « **Reply #118 on:** May 05, 2009, 05:33:57 PM »

i don't know why i was excited about handwraps it's like being excited for new socks

Tauntaun · « **Reply #119 on:** May 05, 2009, 06:02:22 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on May 05, 2009, 05:01:42 PM

what is the significance of her titties bursting out of her armor

is it symbolic

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