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10-07-2005, 06:08 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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 I knew that. Honest, I did. Really! 
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10-07-2005, 06:11 PM
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Ken most if not all of the DVD burners are OK, I have used ASUS, Pioneer and LG and all have been reliable. Make sure what ever you get does double layer and +R,-R,+RW and -RW formats. ATM dual layer media (blank disks) is expensive but will eventually drop in price. Single layer blank media is cheap as chips. If you have any choice get a drive bundled with Nero software as it's useful if you use DVD shrink (which is a free DVD copy tool). DVD shrink uses the nero engine to burn.
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10-07-2005, 06:18 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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If I went to a pooter shop and bought all the things on my list as parts, would I be able to build the pooter myself?
And would it be cheaper?
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10-07-2005, 06:26 PM
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I wouldn't bother assembling it yourself Ken....Especially on your own... Most shops charge a nominal fee to do it....
I usually get new machines assembled initially but I add to them myself from time to time...
I always install the operating systems... Thats another thing ...You need to aquire a copy of Windows XP too..... $220 for the pro version is the best price Iv'e seen.
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10-07-2005, 06:32 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Ok Dave,
I will get my Mr. Fix-it-man to assemble it. That's what he does. He builds pooters to order. I was just wondering if it was worth doing it myself.
I will probably get XP Home as it is cheaper.
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10-07-2005, 09:10 PM
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A very 'Senior' member.
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Ken, That's all you need. XP Home edition @ about $130.00.
One thing to remember, get ALL the original program disks.  L.
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13-07-2005, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons
Thanks Tony but it is out of my control. It is set up in Melbourne.
AND Cheryls ebay store is in there too and she is panicking!
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Ebay Store??? Whats Cheryl selling?????
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13-07-2005, 09:53 PM
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Ken, a monkey could build a P.C. once shown, and putting it together and loading the OS would be valuable experience.
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13-07-2005, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by acropolite
Ken, a monkey could build a P.C. .
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Hey, us primates need the "kens" of this world to survive  
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14-07-2005, 02:09 AM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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(insert monkey noise) Don't confuse me. One says don't build it, another says build it.
Sheesh!
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14-07-2005, 10:52 PM
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14-07-2005, 11:00 PM
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 not a bad option there ken for you.  you could even add goto gizmos galore to your little dobbie and be a real buzz clicker .
its small, portable and will handle photshop very well. Also have a look at the dell and acer ones.
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14-07-2005, 11:05 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Thanks Mr. Houghfengergenhoffer,
Mr. Fix-it told me to avoid Acer. Something about you can only use Acer stuff in them or something like that???? I'll have a look at their websites if I can find them.
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14-07-2005, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons
Thanks Mr. Houghfengergenhoffer,
Mr. Fix-it told me to avoid Acer. Something about you can only use Acer stuff in them or something like that???? I'll have a look at their websites if I can find them.
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yes true with some products for sale!! Dell is ok, butthe tpg one is not bad value for money Ken!
I can't pronounce my name now!
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14-07-2005, 11:13 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Fritz, (short for Houghfengergenhoffer)
I'll go find the Dell site.
p.s. Hope these units have dial-up capability???
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14-07-2005, 11:25 PM
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Went to Dell . com . au and the closest they have is a desktop for $1395 and it's only 256MB Ram. (getting used to some of the lingo).
Makes the TPG Laptop seem very cheap and it's a 512MB Ram.
By the way, what's a WIFI PDCIA or whatever it's called?
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14-07-2005, 11:28 PM
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14-07-2005, 11:34 PM
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14-07-2005, 11:43 PM
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Her name was/is Janet Dore!
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14-07-2005, 11:48 PM
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Never heard of her. Must be a fake!
What is a WIFI CIA thing on the pooter.
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