Christmas present...

SUBMAN1 · 11-04-08, 11:30 PM

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...5-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 · 11-04-08, 11:33 PM

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

SUBMAN1 · 11-04-08, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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

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

baggygreen · 11-04-08, 11:34 PM

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 · 11-04-08, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

-S

nikimcbee · 11-04-08, 11:42 PM

You know which processor to buy, so I get a bigger bonus.

Which means more money for seattle trips.

baggygreen · 11-04-08, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by 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.

-S

Impressive.

Very Impressive. So Impressive Every Word Gets Capitalised!

SUBMAN1 · 11-04-08, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

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 · 11-05-08, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by baggygreen

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.

"It's not my problem you never noticed it.":rotfl:

donut · 11-05-08, 02:21 AM

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

Thomen · 11-05-08, 02:23 AM

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

Wolfehunter · 11-05-08, 02:47 AM

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.

Koondawg · 11-05-08, 03:55 AM

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Still in debate on which I need first.

I thought Christmas was the time for giving? Not recieiving...

KD

Konovalov · 11-05-08, 04:31 AM

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

Jimbuna · 11-05-08, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Koondawg

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Still in debate on which I need first.

I thought Christmas was the time for giving? Not recieiving...

KD

It is.....the wife will be giving me a new pooter

View Poll Results: What should I get for Christmas?
New Computer	9	42.86%
Telescope	4	19.05%
Kick ass shotgun	8	38.10%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

11-04-08, 11:30 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Christmas present... 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...5-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 __________________

11-04-08, 11:33 PM	#2
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Computer, and be sure to tell me what you get, so I can use your info for mine __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You know which processor to buy, so I get a bigger bonus. Which means more money for seattle trips. __________________

11-05-08, 02:21 AM	#10
donut The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Shifting, Whispering Sands, NM Posts: 1,463 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Obama times. Good civil defense weapon,might make one feel more secure ?

11-04-08, 11:34 PM	#4
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	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.

11-05-08, 02:23 AM	#11
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	If you already got one or more shotguns, go for the telescope.. no the computer... no the telescope.. mhm.. get both!

11-05-08, 02:47 AM	#12
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	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. __________________

11-05-08, 04:31 AM	#14
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Go for a big shotty. You could have some real fun with that. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)