Christmas present...

[SUBMAN1]

Already looking for a Christmas present (Yes, it is almost that time). Can't decide yet.

It is coming down to:

A. A new system, and I doubt I would consult anyone but myself on that, but I am thinking a quad with 4 GB RAM, 4870 1GB ATI, RAID 0 on 2x Samsung 1 TB drives, + 2x 200GB Seagates, also in RAID 0, (list is too long, so stopping here), or...

B. A new telescope - thinking about a 12" Dob from Meade - http://www.skynews.ca/pages/reviews/LightBridge.pdf - and a secondary table scope from Bushnell to go along with - http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-100x45-voyager.html

C. Or a Tactical Shotgun from Fabarms - http://www.gunshopfinder.com/hk/tacticalsemi.asp

Still in debate on which I need first. Making a poll to see if anyone can provide some assistance. Please provide reasoning behind your pick if you have anything to add.

-S

[Onkel Neal]

Computer, and be sure to tell me what you get, so I can use your info for mine :up:

[baggygreen]

I voted for the shotgun, only because theres every chance you won't be allowed it if you wait.

If it were me however, I'd be going the telescope. I love space.

[SUBMAN1]

Computer, and be sure to tell me what you get, so I can use your info for mine :up:It is time, I know. That is the only reason I am considering a new system. Still running an x2 4400+ with an ATI x1900 XTX. I still need a game to tell me to do it though and I played the king - Crysis all the way to the end on nearly max detail (You probably saw in my vid captures I did). The only real reason I want it - to do faster compressions for my entertainment system.

-S

[SUBMAN1]

I voted for the shotgun, only because theres every chance you won't be allowed it if you wait.

If it were me however, I'd be going the telescope. I love space.I am so torn, you have no idea. Obama can't do much to my shotgun choice right away if he were elected, so I'd have time on that.

The 12" Dob is a massive instrument however. Easily see galaxies and past the naked eyes capability. Massive light gathering, yet still portable due to its ability to break down. The fact that a scope would occupy so much space is why I never bought a large Newtonian yet. Meade has solved this problem however as you can see. That is one bad ass scope - and under $2K including all accessories to go with! Its pretty massive too! Major light gathering power. The scope is where I'm leaning at the moment. I can always buy the shotgun if a bill start going through congress, but I'm thinking the scope is my first want.

-S

[nikimcbee]

You know which processor to buy, so I get a bigger bonus.:D Which means more money for seattle trips.:up:

[baggygreen]

I voted for the shotgun, only because theres every chance you won't be allowed it if you wait.

If it were me however, I'd be going the telescope. I love space.I am so torn, you have no idea. Obama can't do much to my shotgun choice right away if he were elected, so I'd have time on that.

The 12" Dob is a massive instrument however. Easily see galaxies and past the naked eyes capability. Massive light gathering, yet still portable due to its ability to break down. The fact that a scope would occupy so much space is why I never bought a large Newtonian yet. Meade has solved this problem however as you can see. That is one bad ass scope - and under $2K including all accessories to go with! Its pretty massive too! Major light gathering power. The scope is where I'm leaning at the moment. I can always buy the shotgun if a bill start going through congress, but I'm thinking the scope is my first want.

-SImpressive.

Very Impressive. So Impressive Every Word Gets Capitalised!

[SUBMAN1]

Impressive.

Very Impressive. So Impressive Every Word Gets Capitalised!So the scope then, huh? Impressive it is. Wife would have none of it if I couldn't break it down into storable parts! I could buy a 10K sq/ft house, and she would still have none of it! Been trying to get a large Newtonian past her for over 10 years, but she doesn't have an excuse on this one. :p

-S

[nikimcbee]

Impressive.

Very Impressive. So Impressive Every Word Gets Capitalised!So the scope then, huh? Impressive it is. Wife would have none of it if I couldn't break it down into storable parts! I could buy a 10K sq/ft house, and she would still have none of it! Been trying to get a large Newtonian past her for over 10 years, but she doesn't have an excuse on this one. :p

-S

Just buy it a part at a time. When she asks when you got "that thing", just say you've had it a long time.:up: "It's not my problem you never noticed it.":rotfl:

[SUBMAN1]

Impressive.

Very Impressive. So Impressive Every Word Gets Capitalised!So the scope then, huh? Impressive it is. Wife would have none of it if I couldn't break it down into storable parts! I could buy a 10K sq/ft house, and she would still have none of it! Been trying to get a large Newtonian past her for over 10 years, but she doesn't have an excuse on this one. :p

-S
Just buy it a part at a time. When she asks when you got "that thing", just say you've had it a long time.:up: "It's not my problem you never noticed it.":rotfl:

Sure! She notices EVERYTHING!

-S

[Hylander_1314]

Go for the shotgun. One can never have too many street howizers.

[donut]

Good civil defense weapon,might make one feel more secure ?

[Thomen]

If you already got one or more shotguns, go for the telescope.. no the computer... no the telescope.. mhm.. get both!

[Wolfehunter]

It was a hard choice between the telescope and the shot gun. I alway prefer a guns. But Telescopes can be handy when checking out a hot chick on the other side of the street if you have one to look at.:yep: :D

[Koondawg]

Still in debate on which I need first.
:roll:
I thought Christmas was the time for giving? Not recieiving...

KD

[Konovalov]

Go for a big shotty. You could have some real fun with that. :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Still in debate on which I need first.
:roll:
I thought Christmas was the time for giving? Not recieiving...

KD

It is.....the wife will be giving me a new pooter http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/santa.gif

[Koondawg]

the wife will be giving me a new pooter
What prey tell is wrong with the original pooter you were born with? Not pooting anymore? :rotfl: :rotfl:

KD

[Jimbuna]

the wife will be giving me a new pooter
What prey tell is wrong with the original pooter you were born with? Not pooting anymore? :rotfl: :rotfl:

KD

It still works.....but lets just say, it has seen better days http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/6324/uowyaydh5wc2zm2.gif

http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/7992/knackeredpcdo5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/1360/xmaszi2.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[Koondawg]

This is my portable...time for me to upgrade also I guess....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/koondawg/MISC%20BS/PORTABLEPC.jpg

KD

[longam]

it seems online is the way to go with somethings http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/Home.aspx

[Jimbuna]

This is my portable...time for me to upgrade also I guess....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/koondawg/MISC%20BS/PORTABLEPC.jpg

KD

http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

LMAO http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/7975/gigglebigtb9fg3.gif

[Task Force]

Whats your current computer like?:-?