TSiWRX Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for that, Denver. SA and SY - that's pretty cool....can't wait to see how it turns out. Just a matter of time until that dream is realized, I think, too. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 $9.99 Microsoft N71-00007S Black 3 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Optical Wheel Mouse http://c1.neweggimages.com/NeweggImage/productimage/26-105-026-05.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 $59.95 Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007 http://drh.img.digitalriver.com/DRHM/Storefront/Site/msshus/pb/images/ultimatesteal/box_small_2.png There are two prerequisits: 1) You must have a .edu email address to provide them 2) You must be able to prove you are surrentlly takign at least .5 credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 $309.99 MSI Wind U100-439US N270 1.60GHz 10in 120GB HDD 1GB PC2-5300 (DDR2-667) 802.11b/g Windows XP Home Notebook White Retail http://www.zipzoomfly.com/images/Enlarge_image/large/10009779_A.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Wow on the Dell! I think my company has a realtionship with them and offers a discount, too. ^ My school/business discount barely comes close to that price. Still a bit off. I wish I had a Sam's Club account. Getting the Acer 8.9" off the Buy.com deal. They have the blue one, for the same price. Thanks, a.a. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 21, 2009 Author Share Posted February 21, 2009 Getting the Acer 8.9" off the Buy.com deal. They have the blue one, for the same price. Thanks, a.a. That one is a good deal. I am holding out for a 10" one with a 1.6Ghz under $250 or a 9" one with a 1.6 GHz under $200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ^ I'd love to hold out, but my patience is wearing thin, bruddah. And getting mad at my old "garage laptop" just isn't worth it, nor is constantly HAVING to plug it into the inverter, for datalogging, doing my sanity any favors (cost for a replacement battery would have been about half the price of the Acer Netbook above). Even if those deals come just a few weeks from today (I made the jump this afternoon), I still won't regret this purchase. Besides, it'll be easier to sneak porn off into the bathroom with this little thing, rather than a full-sized laptop. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 $37.99 Netgear RangeMax NEXT WNR854T 300Mbps 802.11n MIMO Wireless LAN/Firewall 4-Port Gigabit Router http://www.geeks.com/imageshare/W/300x300/WNR854T-100NAR-box.jpghttp://www.geeks.com/imageshare/W/300x300/WNR854T-100NAR-unit.jpghttp://www.geeks.com/imageshare/W/300x300/WNR854T-100NAR-soft.jpg Features/Specifications: * Netgear RangeMax NEXT 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Router - Gigabit Edition * General Features: * Surf, email, stream HD video, play online games and make Internet phone calls simultaneously * Built-in Ultra Fast 5-port Gigabit Switch (1 LAN + 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports) * Wired Gigabit delivers even faster wired + wireless-to-wired performance * Advanced Wireless-N technology delivers exceptional range and speed * Up to 15x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G technology * High-performance wireless perfect for multiple users and multimedia streaming * Touchless WiFi Security makes securing your network easy * Supports Windows Vista * Multiple smart internal antennas: * Pre-set internal antennas take the guesswork out of setup * Pre-tuned for optimal wireless performance * Protected from damage and misalignment * Standards: * IEEE 802.11n draft specification, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4 GHz Physical Specifications * Ease of Use: * SmartWizard simplifies setup by automatically detecting and configuring your router for virtually all ISP connections * Security: * Double Firewall: Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide PCs and files from outside users; Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information * Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention * Intrusion Detection and Prevent (IDS) * WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK) * Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, 128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g * Wireless Access Control to identify authorized wireless network devices * MAC address authentication Exposed Host (DMZ) for secure gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Have that ^^ router. It is great. Though I don't have any wireless N adapters yet. But the gigibit wired is great. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAvery529 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 ^^^ I have the same router. Paid $50 for it from my buddy who worked at Best Buy like 3 years ago, Wonder if I got ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 you probably didn't get ripped off. This one is refurbished, brand new would be closer to $50-$60 I would think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 don't want to say how much I paid, but got it the week it came out. So I definatally got ripped off, but my old router died and needed one that day. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 $99.99D-Link DNS-321 Network Attached Storage Enclosure - 2-Bay SATA, RAID 0/1http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/D700-2364-main.jpgSpecifications: Form Factor: Desktop Compatible RAID Levels: 0/1 Number Of Hard Drives Bays: 2 Hard Drives Included: 0 Hard Drive Interface: SATA II RJ-45 Ports: 1 Communications Description: Network Adapter Interface Type: RJ-45 Data Transfer Rate: 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Protocols: TCP/IP Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3i 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab Gigabit Ethernet Management: Web Based Dimensions: 4.1" x 7.7" x 5.1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oooooo... not a bad deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 $44.99 Linksys WPS54G Recertified Wireless Print Server - 54Mbps, 802.11g, USB 2.0 http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/L48-2472-main-wifi.jpg Specifications: Device Type: Wireless Print Server Interface: USB 2.0 Wireless Network Standards: IEEE 802.11g Wireless Data Transfer Rates: 54 Mbps Security Protocols: 128-bit WEP / 64-bit WEP Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u Ethernet 100Base-TX 10/100 Mbps Ports: 1 Print Server Port: USB 2.0 Dimensions: 5.24" x 0.98" x 2.76" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Those mini laptops sound like a great idea. My wife's desktop is getting VERY old and we are looking at replacing it with a laptop so she can take it with her to school or work. The mini looks like you don't get an optical drive.... other than that it would probably do most everything she needs. It will run MS Office right? Email, Web, Pictures, MS Office and CD drive would do it.... sure would like to save the money and it would be easy to travel with.... and which DELL model is HOT right now.... PINK MINI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Check out the Eee 1000HE; probably the hottest Netbook right now. Most netbooks do not come with a DVD/CD drive. But you can always get an external usb drive for under $100. I believe the Dell Mini 10 that is going to be released shortly, may have a drive but it is priced pretty high from what I've heard. Most netbooks come with a 60 day trial of Office, but not much more. Myself, as well as a couple other guys oner here, have placed our pre-order for the 1000he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 who makes tehe 1000he Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Asus. They basically "invented" the netbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Specb122 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 wow looks very nice... no dvd drive right? just have to get external drive if you need that... thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 And just an FYI; if you do go the HE route, J&R still has the pre-order special, which is $365 shipped, plus 6% back if you go through MS Cashback; so you'd get a rebate of about $22; making the total $343. Right now this is the best deal on it. They will most likely ship somewhere in the next 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandonhope16 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Currently on the market, there are no Netbooks with a DVD drive (you'd have to go external). I've come across some cheap laptops that are in the $400 range that would have DVD drives; but they are bulky and you would essentially double the weight of the HE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 If your only reason for needing a DVD/CD drive it to install software you can simply use a desktop copy the sofware from the CD/DVD to a to a USB drive and install if from the USB drive on the laptop. My friend just used this method this weekend to install Office 2007 on his Dell Mini 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggtnut Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Or do what I do with all software. I copy all the CD contents to a drive that is avaiable on the network. From the computer you need the software installed, all you have to do is connect to that computer and run the install. I would say that it works 95% of the time. Most installers give you a choice when there is multiple disks to choose the path and if it asks for the additional disk, just point it to the folder for that disk, instead of the actual disk. I have been doing this ever since windows 3.11 days. Ben (2014 Outback SAP w/ eyesite, 2014 Tribeca Limited, 2006 LGT limited sedan) Subaru Ambassador PNW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew.anderson Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 That is another good workaround. I am going to start usign that one since I have a 2TB NAS at home now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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