Buy PCs with pest already aboard - Page 2

09-14-12, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soopaman2

Public service announcment brought to you by the Pornographic Evolutionary ReVisionists (P.E.R.V)

If I go to Red Lobster and order Pron.
Do I get a discount if I say I'm a member of P.E.R.V.?

Herr-Berbunch · 09-14-12, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soopaman2

Something about a color and another word...

Purple butterflies?

Pink pertunias?

Orange fruit?

Yellow mellow?

Let me know when I'm warm.

soopaman2 · 09-14-12, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privateer

If I go to Red Lobster and order Pron.
Do I get a discount if I say I'm a member of P.E.R.V.?

Depending on how trashy the waitress is, she may even give ya the real clam if you tell her you are a PERV.

(Try Red Lobster in Jersey, good and trashy, it might work

)

But most the time, you get slapped.

09-14-12, 08:10 PM

I don't like New Jersey.
You get into that state for free but you pay to get out!

Slapping is OK as long as you don't get a 'virus'.

Platapus · 09-15-12, 10:41 AM

I have tried building my own computer and it is not as easy or straightforward as I thought.

It does require some experience, knowledge, and skills that not all computer users have.

If you know what you are doing, it can be a cheap way to get a good computer. However, if you don't know what you are doing, it is an expensive way to throw money away. I once ruined a very expensive mother board because I made one mistake with Arctic Silver.

But, on the other hand, I refuse to buy computers from big name stores any more. They are just getting too expensive and have stuff I don't need/want.

Fortunately, I have a very nice computer build/repair shop close by. It is worth finding a good one. They are not only very knowledgeable about computers, they also realize that most people don't really care to be computer experts.

Let's face it, the majority of people want to use a computer as a tool to accomplish a task. They really don't care about how it works and don't want to take the time to learn how it works.

I am one of those. To me a computer is a tool that needs to work well for the tasks I require of it. I really don't want to form a relationship with my computer.

What I like about this local shop is that they are not condescending like, I am afraid, many other computer "experts" have been to me. They listen to what you will use your computer for (which to me is the single most important question). Best of all, they won't try to oversell you stuff. I am very lucky to have found them and they will get all my future business.

So if anyone is looking for a new computer but don't have/don't want to have the experience in actually assembling a computer, check out these small shops. They are mostly owned by "computer people" who know their stuff. Just avoid the ones with the condescending attitude and the over use of jargon -- that can be a sign of a person who only thinks they know a lot about computers.

I don't think I will ever buy a computer from a manufacturer again.

Skybird · 09-15-12, 10:53 AM

Just note that the test they ran was psoitive on Chinese equipement.

That leaves you wondering.

How big did they say is the Chinese share in the chips used in American weapon production...?

Kloef · 09-15-12, 10:56 AM

I had my pc build by a professional, i can do it and i did in the past but i chose the option because of the 2 year warranty..

There's their website and they have this pc builder option, you choose the components and case, OS and such and they build it for you. The building costs are around 50 Euro's, 70 U.S Dollars so it's pretty cheap.

My PC is 5,5 years old now and i had some components break down, they send you a new component and you are allowed to build it in yourself without the risk of losing the warranty, the case is sealed when it arrives but they probably figured the costs of sending, repairing and resending are to high, so you can do it yourself.

This pc is nearing the end of it's life, i had 4 hard crashes in the last 2 weeks, after reinstalling the OS i'm hoping it will run for some time again. But i am sure i will buy another pc at the same store..

Skybird · 09-15-12, 10:56 AM

I just googled a bit. What was meant as a joke, probably is no joke.

http://defensetech.org/2012/05/30/sm...-are-infected/

http://www.wnd.com/2012/06/u-s-missi...chinese-fakes/

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/fron.../29/2003533982

Well - serves you right, America. To buy weapons and/or vital key technology components from if not an enemy than at least an archrival maybe is not the most clever thing to do.

09-15-12, 10:41 AM	#20
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,386 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I have tried building my own computer and it is not as easy or straightforward as I thought. It does require some experience, knowledge, and skills that not all computer users have. If you know what you are doing, it can be a cheap way to get a good computer. However, if you don't know what you are doing, it is an expensive way to throw money away. I once ruined a very expensive mother board because I made one mistake with Arctic Silver. But, on the other hand, I refuse to buy computers from big name stores any more. They are just getting too expensive and have stuff I don't need/want. Fortunately, I have a very nice computer build/repair shop close by. It is worth finding a good one. They are not only very knowledgeable about computers, they also realize that most people don't really care to be computer experts. Let's face it, the majority of people want to use a computer as a tool to accomplish a task. They really don't care about how it works and don't want to take the time to learn how it works. I am one of those. To me a computer is a tool that needs to work well for the tasks I require of it. I really don't want to form a relationship with my computer. What I like about this local shop is that they are not condescending like, I am afraid, many other computer "experts" have been to me. They listen to what you will use your computer for (which to me is the single most important question). Best of all, they won't try to oversell you stuff. I am very lucky to have found them and they will get all my future business. So if anyone is looking for a new computer but don't have/don't want to have the experience in actually assembling a computer, check out these small shops. They are mostly owned by "computer people" who know their stuff. Just avoid the ones with the condescending attitude and the over use of jargon -- that can be a sign of a person who only thinks they know a lot about computers. I don't think I will ever buy a computer from a manufacturer again. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

09-15-12, 10:53 AM	#21
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,685 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Just note that the test they ran was psoitive on Chinese equipement. That leaves you wondering. How big did they say is the Chinese share in the chips used in American weapon production...? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-15-12, 10:56 AM	#22
Kloef Weps Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 360 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	I had my pc build by a professional, i can do it and i did in the past but i chose the option because of the 2 year warranty.. There's their website and they have this pc builder option, you choose the components and case, OS and such and they build it for you. The building costs are around 50 Euro's, 70 U.S Dollars so it's pretty cheap. My PC is 5,5 years old now and i had some components break down, they send you a new component and you are allowed to build it in yourself without the risk of losing the warranty, the case is sealed when it arrives but they probably figured the costs of sending, repairing and resending are to high, so you can do it yourself. This pc is nearing the end of it's life, i had 4 hard crashes in the last 2 weeks, after reinstalling the OS i'm hoping it will run for some time again. But i am sure i will buy another pc at the same store.. __________________ http://www.dutchsubmarines.com/

09-15-12, 10:56 AM	#23
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,685 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I just googled a bit. What was meant as a joke, probably is no joke. http://defensetech.org/2012/05/30/sm...-are-infected/ http://www.wnd.com/2012/06/u-s-missi...chinese-fakes/ http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/fron.../29/2003533982 Well - serves you right, America. To buy weapons and/or vital key technology components from if not an enemy than at least an archrival maybe is not the most clever thing to do. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

09-14-12, 08:10 PM	#19
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I don't like New Jersey. You get into that state for free but you pay to get out! Slapping is OK as long as you don't get a 'virus'.