Shiny computers for browncoats! by TheGreyJedi

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Shiny computers for browncoats!

POSTED BY: THEGREYJEDI
UPDATED: Monday, August 2, 2004 03:46
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Tuesday, July 27, 2004 4:35 PM

I make computers! Officially! And I want to let everyone here know!

Seriously, though. I've got a computer building business now, named JedSoft. And I've got a few preliminary models set up right now. As it is, I don't sell monitors and speakers. These, I have found, are just really way expensive to ship. I won't lie to you, you'd be much better off buying a monitor and some speakers from Circuit City. Or even Wal-Mart. Save a lot of money. These totals don't include shipping.

I want to give a discount to Browncoats, the shipping will be included AFTER a 10% discount. This discount is available only to you, my dear, dear Browncoats. The discount will be the price listed in parenthesis. All models available in silver, black, red, blue, purple, green, and yellow cases.

Budget: $1000($900)
Chieftec Dragon Mid-Tower Case, Dual Fan 360W
AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton"
Western Digital 40GB Hard Drive
512MB PC2700 DDR RAM
4 Clear Antec 80mm Case Fans
Artec 16X DVD-ROM, Artec 52x CD-R/RW
CHAINTECH GeForce FX5200 128MB Video Card
SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 Sound Card
Silver Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
WinXp Home

Standard: $1650($1485)
Chieftec Dragon Mid-tower w/500W
AMD Athlon XP 3000+ "Barton"
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
Western Digital 80GB Hard Drive
1024MB PC2700 DDR RAM
5 Antec 80mm Case Fans
Artec 16X DVD-ROM Drive, Artec 12X DVD+/-RW
CHAINTECH GeForce FX5700LE 256MB
SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 -
Silver Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
WinXp Home

Premium: $2050($1845)
Chieftec Dragon Mid-tower w/500W
AMD Athlon XP 3200+ "Barton"
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive
1.5GB PC2700 DDR RAM
5 Antec 80mm Case Fans
Artec 16X DVD-ROM Drive, Artec 12X DVD+/-RW
CHAINTECH GeForce FX5700LE 256MB
SoundBlaster Audigy 2
Silver Wireless Mouse and Keyboard
WinXp Pro

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2004 7:42 PM

THEGREYJEDI

Shameless self-promoting bump!

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:12 AM

PERSON

Wow, these look like really great systems, you seem to know what you're doing, if I didn't already have a new computer, I'd probobly try and get one of yours.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 5:33 AM

ZEEK

Sorry but I'd much rather build a comp myself. Then I get to decide what goes in it and I get to have the fun of putting everything together. Not that those systems aren't decent but I'd rather be able to choose my ROM drives and I perfer ATI's current videocard lineup to nvidia's. But good luck with your business.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 10:16 AM

THEGREYJEDI

Well, the models listed are just the standard fare. I'd love to do custom rigs. And I understand the joy of putting one's own computer together, as that's what I do!

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:27 PM

THEGREYJEDI

Live!

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:41 AM

THEGREYJEDI

*pushes thread back up in a moment of shameless self-promotion*

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:15 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Select to view spoiler:

If this thread is getting bumped, it might as well be for something worthwhile

http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com/serenity/?u=Haken

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 4:40 AM

KNIBBLET

I'll go back when they fix the glitch that makes ya log in every frelling time you hit a button. Too frelling annoying - they should have paid Haken to set up the site correctly.

"Just keep walkin, preacher man."

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 4:48 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Quote:
Originally posted by Knibblet:
they should have paid Haken to set up the site correctly

Couldn't agree more. I find the use of fanpimp software insulting to the fanbase, but I suppose I'm insufficiently cool

My reason for the orginal post was to suggest that this thread may have been introduced for reasons other than the benefit of this community.

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 5:30 AM

ZOID

Good point, P'belly.

Once is okay, twice gets uncomfortable and thrice starts looking like...

BTW, I clicked your link to serenitymovie.com and got a login; logged in and clicked again and no dice; then cut-n-pasted into the address bar, and still got nuthin'. Was there actually some content you were pointing to, or were just making a point about self-promotional material on fansites? Or were you just trying to remind everyone here that Haken is the #3 team member on the rival (if official) site?

In conclusion, I build my own computers and give away 'trickled down' upgrades to my kids' schools, so, no, you can't buy them. I have nothing against someone trying to earn a living doing what they love, as long as they don't make a pest of themselves...

As Bluntly As Ever,

zoid
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"Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me." The Ballad of Serenity

Only 266 days, 13 hours, 38 minutes, and 28 seconds left until The BDM!

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 6:57 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Quote:
Originally posted by zoid:
BTW ... Was there actually some content you were pointing to ...

I just copied the link from the front page with my browser without testing the link (my bad) because (you know me so well) I was just making a point.

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Saturday, July 31, 2004 8:58 PM

MINH

I don't think it's worth building your own computer anymore. Hardware and software compatibility are a pain. The prices on mainstream computers are very cheap nowadays. Don't forget to factor in the time involve to build it. Furthermore, you get technical support and a warranty.

Check http://www.bensbargains.net/
for very good deals on computers and electronics.

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 1:26 AM

KALIMEERI

Quote:
Originally posted by minh:
The prices on mainstream computers are very cheap nowadays. Don't forget to factor in the time involve to build it. Furthermore, you get technical support and a warranty.

Just curious. Have you tried using tech support lately? It's a merry-go-round of fingerpointing--"it ain't our hardware, it's all Bill Gates' fault."

I tried to get Dell to replace a faulty DVD Writer (a design flaw which was well documented on their OWN site). The ruttin' thing never wrote a DVD from Day 1. After two weeks of back-and-forth, do-this and do-that, their only answer (in broken English) was to reformat and reinstall Windows.

Not worth the aggravation, and the warranty is not worth the electronic paper it's printed on.

I finally replaced the drive at my own expense, which was probably the point of the whole exercise. They would rather lose a customer than replace a part that probably cost them all of $25.

Now THAT's a waste of time (and money). IMO, build your own, at least you have control over what's in it.

Jen dao mei.

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 9:47 AM

MINH

Compaq/HP was excellent in that they replace my faulty motherboard and battery on my notebook within 4 days. However, the industrial design of the laptop sucks. Next time, I'll read reviews before buying any computer.

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 10:02 AM

THEGREYJEDI

Mainstream computers are ok if you don't know anything about computers. But too many of them come with cases that squeeze everything in there as tightly as possible making it nigh unto impossible to upgrade anything not to mention poor circulation and cooling, which kills PC life and performance. And all mainstream PC's come with a gauntlet of mostly unwanted software packages that are a pain in the ass to uninstall. The computers I build are built for customization. No software but the O/S, so you put what you want on it, and nothing you don't want. And these machines have cases designed for expansion and airflow. All of my cases come with at least four case fans, helping cool the computer, which increases lifespan and performance, AND allows you to overclock if you so choose. These cases can also have really geeky awesome features like the option to have clear side panels and LED case fans to add glowy fun! I could make a computer for pretty cheap. I've been working on a machine that would weigh in at about $500. There wouldn't be much there, but it would be just like all the other $500 machines out there.

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 11:15 AM

PURPLEBELLY

Select to view spoiler:

http://browncoats.serenitymovie.com/serenity/?u=Haken

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 3:30 PM

THEGREYJEDI

What was that?

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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Sunday, August 1, 2004 9:22 PM

BARCLAY

He was merely commenting that you are yet again hijacking the thread for your own purposes, with very little concern for the topic of Firefly at all. As a general rule, fansites aren't boards for ads unless you're paying for them. I'd talk to Haken if you'd like to get to contract with FFF.net It's getting to the point that this thread might belong in troll Country.

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Monday, August 2, 2004 3:46 AM

THEGREYJEDI

1) I have talked to Haken, and got his permission before making the thread.
2) I made the thread, so I can't be hijacking it.
3) I wanted to offer fellow Firefly fans here on FFF.net a discount, hence why I made the thread.
4) As soon as I get everything set up, it is my plan to join the FFF.net Fan Marketplace. Which Haken suggested to me.

Thanks.

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ZOE: Now we have a boatful of citizens right on top of our... stolen cargo. That's a fun mix.
MAL: Ain't no way in the 'verse they could find that compartment, even--Even if they were lookin' for it.
ZOE: Why not?
MAL: 'Cause... ?
ZOE: Oh yeah, this is gonna go great.
MAL: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know...shoot 'em.
ZOE: Shoot 'em?
MAL: Politely.

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