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That's funny, Alienware said to me that they can upgrade my cpu, hard drive, and memory whenever I feel like... I just have to send it to them.
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I think he was referring to self-upgrading. And, depending on how it's set up, upgrading the CPU and memory are likely to require putting in a whole new motherboard. Not a problem you'd have w/ a desktop (unless you're simply upgrading beyond the motherboard's capabilities).
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That's funny... I seem to recall that I bought a 256 KB memory stick and installed it onto my iBook with only a little screwdriver as a tool. Just a week ago, my sister bought an Airport card (wireless networking) and had that installed at home also.
Granted, the iBooks aren't the most upgradeable systems -- the hard drive and CD/DVD drives aren't switchable without factory servicing. But at the same time, the iBooks aren't marketed for upgrading as much -- they're built to last, and target more for personal/educational use. If you want better utility and upgrade options, then you go for the G4 TiBook.
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256 KB? Not much of an upgrade
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That would only be funny if I were that incoherent. Fortunately, I have valid reasons for preferring the Macintosh. Am I to be ostracized as a drooling, unintelligible nut simply because I'm enthusiastic about the kind of computer that I use?
You're just jealous because your computer isn't as cool as mine.
(And all kidding aside, yes, I am aware that some people prefer Windows or Linux or UNIX or... you get my drift. I may not agree with that opinion, but does that mean I have to remain quiet? I can respect others' opinions and still promote my own view.)
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quote:I can respect others' opinions and still promote my own view.
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It was more directed towards how Bill Gates was a dummy back in like 1934 or something. Because he was a dummy.
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you guys do know that Bill Gates probably never made that little comment about 640k being enough for anybody, right?
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I like Macs as well. I inherited an old all-in-one box from my dad in the late 1980s. It had a 40 MB hard drive and 4 MB RAM. I've been using exclusively Macs ever since. I'm not a techie, so I like the simplicity of using a Mac. No apologies.
Any other Mac users here?
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quote:I can respect others' opinions and still promote my own view.
not possible.
Oh, sure it is. That's like saying that tolerance means that EVERYONE is right, and that you don't disagree with anyone. It's redefining the word. Don't do that.
As for getting burned, that's why I don't buy on online classified ads any more. And it's also why I don't buy from eBay sellers that just registered. I bought a $400 CD-RW drive/MP3 player for $85, and the guy didn't send the battery ($60) or the wired remote that contains the MP3 decoding hardware ($70), both of which were specifically stated to be included in the item description. Further, he refuses to respond to repeated e-mails to fix it, his phone number connects to a modem, and he's not listed in any directory I can find. All I have is an address and two, count them, TWO different names. Dyenis Kaslo, AKA Jian Liu, of Rockville, MD. I may just get enough from eBay fraud insurance to cover the battery. If I'm lucky. Pleh.
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quote:Originally posted by Omega:
quote:Originally posted by Prismatic EdipisReks:
quote:I can respect others' opinions and still promote my own view.
not possible.
Oh, sure it is. That's like saying that tolerance means that EVERYONE is right, and that you don't disagree with anyone. It's redefining the word. Don't do that.
it was a joke, dude. no need to get all hot and bothered.
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Just a week ago, my sister bought an Airport card (wireless networking) and had that installed at home also.![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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