[H] Mmm, tasty storage
Just a heads up, the Samsung F1 disks are STUPENDOUSLY cheap in the UK right now, I took delivery this morning of a 1TB unit for £88.07 w/tax + delivery They're up to £92 today, but the WD equivalents are £130 or so o_O http://chryx.shacknet.nu/terabytewoot.jpg :) I'm sourcing them from scan.co.uk btw -JB
Re: [H] Mmm, tasty storage
I do so wish I have your money right now! Best D At 20:07 05/19/2008 +0100, you wrote: Just a heads up, the Samsung F1 disks are STUPENDOUSLY cheap in the UK right now, I took delivery this morning of a 1TB unit for £88.07 w/tax + delivery They're up to £92 today, but the WD equivalents are £130 or so o_O http://chryx.shacknet.nu/terabytewoot.jpg :) I'm sourcing them from scan.co.uk btw -JB
Re: [H] Mmm, tasty storage
http://castle.pricewatch.com/s/search.asp?s=HD103UJ A bunch of vendors now have it under $200 shipped (which is about the same £92 price when coverting back to our toilet paper currency). This is easily the best TB drive out as of now. 3 platters, quiet, fast. > Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:11:58 -0400 > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [H] Mmm, tasty storage > > I do so wish I have your money right now! > Best > D > At 20:07 05/19/2008 +0100, you wrote: >>Just a heads up, the Samsung F1 disks are STUPENDOUSLY cheap in the UK >>right now, I took delivery this morning of a 1TB unit for £88.07 w/tax >>+ delivery >> >>They're up to £92 today, but the WD equivalents are £130 or so o_O >> >> >>http://chryx.shacknet.nu/terabytewoot.jpg >> >>:) >> >> >>I'm sourcing them from scan.co.uk btw >> >>-JB > _ Give to a good cause with every e-mail. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML_WL_ GoodCause
[H] How do I do this...
Have WXP-SPE2. Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? Is this normal? I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual taskbar, that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! (I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. WTF did I miss??? Best, Dunccan
Re: [H] How do I do this...
What taskbar ? I have done two installs so far and see no second taskbar fp At 04:01 PM 5/19/2008, DHSinclair Poked the stick with: >Have WXP-SPE2. >Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. >I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. > >My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? >Is this normal? > >I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual >taskbar, >that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. > >I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! >(I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) > >Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? > >WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. > >WTF did I miss??? > >Best, >Dunccan -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- No matter how large that drive is, it'll never be enough.
Re: [H] How do I do this...
On Mon, 19 May 2008 19:01:32 -0400 DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? Can you put up a screenshot somewhere? or email one to me and I'll post it. Al -- Spontaneous I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
Re: [H] How do I do this...
Are you talking about the top of the blue taskbar where it looks like two tops? That goes away if you lock the taskbar, or use Classic view mode with it's Win2000 style grey taskbar... It's not another task bar, just some sort of graphic that shows when the taskbar is unlocked... On May 19, 2008, at 4:01 PM, DHSinclair wrote: Have WXP-SPE2. Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? Is this normal? I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual taskbar, that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! (I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. WTF did I miss??? Best, Dunccan -- JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please remove **X** to reply... Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
Re: [H] Mmm, tasty storage
Hayes, Like I said. . Be nice to have your bucks. I will play. I will still listen to your suggestions because I still think I know where your head is at. Best, Duncan IAt 19:00 05/19/2008 -0400, you wrote: http://castle.pricewatch.com/s/search.asp?s=HD103UJ A bunch of vendors now have it under $200 shipped (which is about the same £92 price when coverting back to our toilet paper currency). This is easily the best TB drive out as of now. 3 platters, quiet, fast. > Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:11:58 -0400 > To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [H] Mmm, tasty storage > > I do so wish I have your money right now! > Best > D > At 20:07 05/19/2008 +0100, you wrote: >>Just a heads up, the Samsung F1 disks are STUPENDOUSLY cheap in the UK >>right now, I took delivery this morning of a 1TB unit for £88.07 w/tax >>+ delivery >> >>They're up to £92 today, but the WD equivalents are £130 or so o_O >> >> >>http://chryx.shacknet.nu/terabytewoot.jpg >> >>:) >> >> >>I'm sourcing them from scan.co.uk btw >> >>-JB > _ Give to a good cause with every e-mail. Join the im Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML_WL_ GoodCause
Re: [H] How do I do this...
AL, I could if I I really knew how to do it.Some how, I have managed to hang on with this group, but I've never learned the minimal basics necessary to continue "some" conversation. I got stupid.. All of you other folk: I might be a real dummy. I think I can do a ScreenPtint...will that help? Thanks Al. UR a brick! Best, Duncan go the t 19:19 05/19/2008 -0400, you wrote: On Mon, 19 May 2008 19:01:32 -0400 DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? Can you put up a screenshot somewhere? or email one to me and I'll post it. Al -- Spontaneous I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
Re: [H] Do I have really bad luck? PSU?
Antec has had major issues because they use crap caps. They supposedly have fixed the issue but I will not buy another from them. HardOCP has a great power supply forum where people are discussing who actually makes what & with what components. http://www.hardforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93 James Boswell wrote: > I've had horrific luck with Antec power supplies over the last couple of > years, these days I'm preferring Enermax or Corsair units, both of which > I've had zero problems with. > > > On 17 May 2008, at 00:16, Scott Sipe wrote: > >> What brand PSUs are people liking today?
Re: [H] Do I have really bad luck? PSU?
CWT as a ODM is supposed to be good. Issues stem from capacitor choices and what the OEM is looking for price point wise. You want to read a real PSU horror story check out HardOCP's review of the "store brands" from Best Buy and others: http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ5MSwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA== Greg Sevart wrote: > I've had quite a few burned up Antecs as well. I've since learned that most > of the models I've had burn up were built by CWT. They now use SeaSonic for > most models. I don't know if the Antec-branded SeaSonic-build models are as > good as a branded SeaSonic, but I'd feel at least a little better about them > today. > > My preference is generally PCP&C / SeaSonic (Some PCP&C units, like the > Silencer series, are built by SeaSonic; others by Win-Tact), then > SeaSonic-built supplies (Like the Corsair HX series, 620w and below), then > FSP/SPI/Sparkle. There are some brands that are fairly exotic that are > superior...but the availability of those above is generally far better. > > BTW, the newest Corsair HX units (over 620 watts) and the VX series are > built by...yep, CWT. Supposedly new CWT units are solid...but I'm playing > wait-and-see. > > Greg >
Re: [H] How do I do this...
I "think" I've seen what you are talking about... Unlock the Taskbar (right click on a blank part to see the setting). Then grab and drag the top upwards. If it gets bigger vertically, try dragging it down. If it collapses, but only to a double height -- but will not go lower, you have to play with the separator to the right of the quick launch area. It can be a little hard to "force" it back to the proper operation. IF this is the problem you are talking about, it is generally caused by a quick launch program icon that does not "play well" in the quick launch area. Windows Media Player was the biggest offender for me, so I always delete the icon for that in that area... Hope this helps, Good luck. Rick Glazier From: "DHSinclair" Have WXP-SPE2. Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? Is this normal? I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual taskbar, that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! (I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. WTF did I miss???
Re: [H] How do I do this...
Rick, I printed your reply. I will work on this business in the AM, Right now, I'm not capable.. :) Best, Duncan At 20:37 05/19/2008 -0400, you wrote: I "think" I've seen what you are talking about... Unlock the Taskbar (right click on a blank part to see the setting). Then grab and drag the top upwards. If it gets bigger vertically, try dragging it down. If it collapses, but only to a double height -- but will not go lower, you have to play with the separator to the right of the quick launch area. It can be a little hard to "force" it back to the proper operation. IF this is the problem you are talking about, it is generally caused by a quick launch program icon that does not "play well" in the quick launch area. Windows Media Player was the biggest offender for me, so I always delete the icon for that in that area... Hope this helps, Good luck. Rick Glazier From: "DHSinclair" Have WXP-SPE2. Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? Is this normal? I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual taskbar, that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! (I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. WTF did I miss???
Re: [H] Do I have really bad luck? PSU?
Why? I think we know what works by now. "Price" is what we keep discussing. We all have our own favorites. Best, Duncan At 15:16 05/19/2008 -0700, you wrote: CWT as a ODM is supposed to be good. Issues stem from capacitor choices and what the OEM is looking for price point wise. You want to read a real PSU horror story check out HardOCP's review of the "store brands" from Best Buy and others: http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article.html?art=MTQ5MSwxLCxoZW50aHVzaWFzdA== Greg Sevart wrote: > I've had quite a few burned up Antecs as well. I've since learned that most > of the models I've had burn up were built by CWT. They now use SeaSonic for > most models. I don't know if the Antec-branded SeaSonic-build models are as > good as a branded SeaSonic, but I'd feel at least a little better about them > today. > > My preference is generally PCP&C / SeaSonic (Some PCP&C units, like the > Silencer series, are built by SeaSonic; others by Win-Tact), then > SeaSonic-built supplies (Like the Corsair HX series, 620w and below), then > FSP/SPI/Sparkle. There are some brands that are fairly exotic that are > superior...but the availability of those above is generally far better. > > BTW, the newest Corsair HX units (over 620 watts) and the VX series are > built by...yep, CWT. Supposedly new CWT units are solid...but I'm playing > wait-and-see. > > Greg >
Re: [H] How do I do this...
OK, I'm dorked. But, I seem to "see" 2 taskbars.
One behind the ONE I SEE
Maybe just me...
Not a real big deal here, I did get SP3 w/o a bunch of dirt (I believe!)
.
Just wondering?
Maybe I have some other "long-term" glitch with WXP. Like I mentioned,
I am not completely happy yet w/WXP.
{I DO KNOW I MAY HAVE 2 GO THERE}
Best,
Duncan
008 -0700, you wrote:
What taskbar ? I have done two installs so far and see no second taskbar
fp
At 04:01 PM 5/19/2008, DHSinclair Poked the stick with:
>Have WXP-SPE2.
>Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3.
>I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss.
>
>My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars?
>Is this normal?
>
>I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the
visual taskbar,
>that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help.
>
>I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch!
>(I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.)
>
>Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar?
>
>WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525.
>
>WTF did I miss???
>
>Best,
>Dunccan
--
Tallyho ! ]:8)
Taglines below !
--
No matter how large that drive is, it'll never be enough.
Re: [H] How do I do this...
On Mon, 19 May 2008 20:07:35 -0400 DHSinclair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I could if I I really knew how to do it. Hit Print Screen (PrtScn) then paste into Paint. Save as jpeg. Al -- Spontaneous I started out with nothing and I still have most of it left
[H] add/remove programs refreshed
Still not able to get the add/remove buttons back BUT am able to uninstall stuff with ccleaner. FWIW fp -- Tallyho ! ]:8) Taglines below ! -- To make pleasures pleasant, shorten them.
Re: [H] How do I do this...
Thanks John, So. I just give this visual BS up? I can. But I do not wish to..? I will. If necessary. So far MSXP-SP3 seems to be a clean install... But, I do not do any of the "other" apps. :) I am still "testing" WXP. Yea! I am really slow... :) Best, Duncan At 16:38 05/19/2008 -0700, you wrote: Are you talking about the top of the blue taskbar where it looks like two tops? That goes away if you lock the taskbar, or use Classic view mode with it's Win2000 style grey taskbar... It's not another task bar, just some sort of graphic that shows when the taskbar is unlocked... On May 19, 2008, at 4:01 PM, DHSinclair wrote: Have WXP-SPE2. Allowed MS to make it WXP-SP3. I am still testing. No, I do not have pre-SP3 XP platforrn to discuss. My Question is about WHY I now have 2 taskbars? Is this normal? I have a tashbar that I can use. But I have another, locked behind the visual taskbar, that I can not deal with. WinXP does not seen to offer much help. I am not a WinXP fanboy. I do not care for XP a whole bunch! (I do know that I will have to live with it in the end.) Can I REMOVE what appears to be a 2d taskbar? WinXP SP3, (KBKB936929), v.20080414.031525. WTF did I miss??? Best, Dunccan -- JRS [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please remove **X** to reply... Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored.
