It is true that the Apple Macbook Pro is the best computer to run vista. So if Kaleb is looking to upgrade to that OS, he should look at getting a Mac
clay On 28 Dec 2007, at 19:25, dave walton wrote: > Everything coming out now is Sata. It uses one cable per device so you > don't have to worry about Device ID's or Master/Slave configuration. > Even CD/DVD players and tape backups are going Sata. It used to cost a > premium, now it's the cheap one. Making a PC into a Tivo-like video > recorder is pretty straightforward. Getting them to do HD is right at > the limit of the current processing power. You don't need a quad-core, > but you do need a dual-core. But that's only because Windoze > (especially Vista) is a hog and needs one core just to keep track of > itself. > > -Dave Walton > > On Dec 28, 2007 8:19 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi Dave, >> Thanks for putting that parts list & info together - it's often >> tempting to >> buy a bunch of parts that have good prices but as not very >> compatible. Sure >> they work, but it can end up being a Yugo with a Ferrari V12 - >> where one end >> is great but limited by the other end. Compatibility is critical >> to get >> speed. >> >> One question - is SATA the way to go? Also I haven;t kept up with >> all the >> new stuff - don;t really know what to look for. Should I be >> trying to >> connect my digital Cable TV to a computer - to save programs etc? >> Is that >> more that they can do? >> Maybe I'm looking at this all wrong? >> >> Anyway, thx again -- I hope others pay attention. WHile there;s >> lots of >> components available it;s importat to have them work together - >> >> Thx - >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >> Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >> . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 11:21 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies >> >> >> >>> I use http://www.pricewatch.com/ and Google shopping >>> (http://www.google.com/prdhp?hl=en&tab=wf) to find stuff. Pricewatch >>> includes shipping in the price comparison, google does not. Vendors >>> have to pay for placement in Pricewatch, Google is free once they >>> work >>> out the details of the data feed. >>> >>> The Asus M2A-VM HDMI motherboard is priced right at $80 from >>> Amazon, a >>> matching AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4800+ 2.5GHz processor is $100, >>> Kingston has 2 gig of ECC DDR2 800 Ram for $60. >>> That will give you a barebones system that will output 1080p HDMI to >>> your new TV. You will need a copy of CyberLink Power DVD Ultra to >>> play >>> HD-DVD and Blu-Ray movies - plus a HD reader of course. You can >>> get a >>> copy of XP Media Center Edition cheap off eBay, or go for Vista >>> Ultimate - and turn it into a Tivo-like recorder. If you have cable, >>> you can get the ATI CableCard USB HDTV box for $300 and watch and >>> record HD TV. Add a TV Tuner and/or HDTV tuner to get on-air >>> broadcasts. >>> XP Media Center Edition limits you to 4 tuners, Vista only does 2. >>> 500Gb Sata drives are < $90. >>> >>> I happen to be putting one of these together this week. >>> >>> -Dave Walton >>> >>> On Dec 28, 2007 10:58 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT) >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>> I have been thinking about upgrading my computer or building >>>> another one. >>>> What is the best/cheapest place online to buy computer parts >>>> these days? >>>> Will probably be looking for a bare bones with just the case, >>>> board, >>>> processor memory etc. this being PC, NOT mac. >>>> >>>> --- >>>> Kaleb C. 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