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posted: 4/22/2008 at 2:25 PM |
| Get the iMac, then! I've got the smaller screen and it's plenty! The 24" is nice, if you have the $$$! (of course, if you've got a Roubaix Pro...) |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 2:33 PM |
| Quote from zoom-zoom on 4/22/2008 at 12:32 AM: I'd rather have more desktop for the same money. I'll probably end up with a new Mini and a new monitor
24" iMac.
I think the Air is a little too little unless you're a power traveler. Personally, I drooling over the Macbook, which is an outstanding notebook. Would you prefer black or white?
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20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 3:12 PM
modified: 4/22/2008 at 3:12 PM |
Okay. I was deeply confused by the computer pictures... but now that I've read through the thread and realized that we've shifted over to marital toy arms racing and computers. I would suggest an iMac or a Macbook. The Air is cool, but kind of just cool, not really that powerful as a machine. The iMacs are superb, and if you want a notebook the Macbook is the way to go, though I will say that I don't find them as sturdy as the iBook that got me through college and a couple years beyond.
MTA: Jeff. Heard a dirty rumor that you are an Eph? True? |
| Reaching 1,243 in 2008 -- one day, one week, one mile at a time. |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 3:19 PM |
| Quote from imogene on 4/22/2008 at 3:12 PM: MTA: Jeff. Heard a dirty rumor that you are an Eph? True?
I'm assuming you mean "hippie" Jeff, because I don't even know what that means!
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20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 4:22 PM |
| Quote from imogene on 4/22/2008 at 3:12 PM: Okay. I was deeply confused by the computer pictures... but now that I've read through the thread and realized that we've shifted over to marital toy arms racing and computers.
Well, Trent hasn't come back and refined his requirements on the bike, so there's nothing much to go on.
And what is marriage without creatively fostering deep discussions (read: arguments) over toy purchases? |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 4:34 PM |
| Quote from girmann on 4/22/2008 at 2:25 PM: Get the iMac, then! I've got the smaller screen and it's plenty! The 24" is nice, if you have the $$$! (of course, if you've got a Roubaix Pro...)
Well...*I* don't have the Roubaix Pro... 
As much as I supermegaheart the iMac, did has pointed out that a Mini with separate monitor is probably the better and more cost-effective way to go. Much easier to upgrade or replace just the CPU or monitor separately. I'd still LOVE that HYUGE 30" Apple monitor, though... *drools*. |
Kirsten . . . --> GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS <--
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.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 4:38 PM |
| Quote from zoom-zoom on 4/22/2008 at 4:34 PM: As much as I supermegaheart the iMac, did has pointed out that a Mini with separate monitor is probably the better and more cost-effective way to go.
He must have a Jedi mind trick working on you or something.
Did [waves hand]: You don't need an iMac.
Zoom: I don't need an iMac.
Did: A Mini with separate monitor is probably the better and more cost-effective way to go.
Zoom: A Mini with separate monitor is probably the better and more cost-effective way to go.
Did: I should buy a Roubaix Pro.
Zoom: You should buy a Roubaix Pro.
Did: Really? Wow, I was thinking it was a little pricey, but since I have your blessing, I'm there!
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20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
What are you doing? |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 4:40 PM |
Bwahahaha.... Funny thing is, when did bought that bike (I think about 3 years or so ago) it was worth more than our 2 cars combined. Then we bought "Dash," the Zoomy-mobile.  |
Kirsten . . . --> GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS <--
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.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 6:43 PM |
| Quote from imogene on 4/22/2008 at 3:12 PM: MTA: Jeff. Heard a dirty rumor that you are an Eph? True?
Class of '99. |
a vagabond,..highway-beater; a rolling stone, one that does nought but runne here and there.
~Cotgrave, Randle A dictionarie of the French and English tongues, 1611
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 6:57 PM |
I set up a 20" iMac for our marketing guy a couple months ago. Overall I'd say it's a good way to go. You have less clutter on your desk with the monitor built in. Just don't get the wireless keyboard. The new one is the size of a child's toy with chiclet keys. Plus it doesn't have the number pad.  You can offset the cost of the 24" by upgrading the memory yourself. |
Ross
2008 Goals
• Escape from O'Hare terminal G 11:45 5/3/08
• Run for 5 min - 15 min - 30 min
• 5k 10k - 4m/HM
• Weight < 200 |
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posted: 4/22/2008 at 8:14 PM |
Quote from cameraready on 4/22/2008 at 6:57 PM:You can offset the cost of the 24" by upgrading the memory yourself.
We've always upgraded the memory on our little Macs ourselves (well, did has, anyhow). I think both our RIP old iMac and our current Mini are maxed-out. When I run Photoshop or any other memory-hogging program I can really feel the limitations of these little machines. Man, I'd KILL for a Mac Pro... *sigh* |
Kirsten . . . --> GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS <--
• Ladies Locker Room •
.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k |
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posted: 4/24/2008 at 12:39 PM |
So you posted this a year ago Trent, did you did it? (with apologies to the iMac threadjackers for threadjacking...)
I'm actually thinking of getting a cheapo bike with the money that I sent to W that he apparently feels the need to send back. I'm in the first group of SSNs so my direct deposit should be hitting in a couple of weeks.
I kinda like the simplicity of single speed, but what are the benefits and drawbacks? I asked a friend that bikes to work, and he said that the SE 700c Draft would be OK for light use on the nearby bikepath. |
Ed
Bib #10 at the Tuesday night Good Times 5K series in Lowell, MA (so sad it's over, mark your calendar for opening night on 4/2/09)
2008 goal: HTFU and BQ at BayState Marathon
Beer is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy. |
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| view log dork.major dork. |
posted: 4/24/2008 at 1:43 PM |
| Quote from Jeff on 4/22/2008 at 6:43 PM: Class of '99.
I'm an '05. We seem to crop up most places... especially for such a small school.
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posted: 4/25/2008 at 11:05 AM
modified: 4/25/2008 at 2:08 PM |
Quote from BadDawg on 4/24/2008 at 12:39 PM:I'm actually thinking of getting a cheapo bike with the money that I sent to W that he apparently feels the need to send back. I'm in the first group of SSNs so my direct deposit should be hitting in a couple of weeks. I kinda like the simplicity of single speed, but what are the benefits and drawbacks? I asked a friend that bikes to work, and he said that the SE 700c Draft would be OK.
OK, cnn.com has a story this morning that the first round of rebates is gonna go five days early. Any bike peeps with thoughts on single speed in general and the SE in particular? did? Bueller? Anybody? |
Ed
Bib #10 at the Tuesday night Good Times 5K series in Lowell, MA (so sad it's over, mark your calendar for opening night on 4/2/09)
2008 goal: HTFU and BQ at BayState Marathon
Beer is proof that God loves us, and wants us to be happy. |
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posted: 4/25/2008 at 11:26 AM |
| Quote from BadDawg on 4/25/2008 at 11:05 AM: OK, cnn.com has a story this morning that the first round of rebates is gonna go five days early. did? Bueller? Anybody?
I think I heard that people will start getting their checks next week...maybe? I was in the car, so I only half-heard what was said. |
Kirsten . . . --> GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS <--
• Ladies Locker Room •
.: 2008 Goals :.
• Run 1500 miles
• October 5 - 1st marathon - Milwaukee Lakefront - in my home state of WI
• PRs: 5k ~ 15k ~ 25k |
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