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View Poll Results: Brand name computers vs. Custom
Custom Built Computers 95 48.97%
Dell Computers 39 20.10%
HP Computers 10 5.15%
Gateway Computers 15 7.73%
Compaq Computers 13 6.70%
Other 22 11.34%
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27-Nov-2001, 05:22 AM #46
the rotfl I knew... and the lma part of lmao I knew as well... just couldn't figure out the o part for the life of me... maybe it has something to do with the "sign" thing, huh Lisa??
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27-Nov-2001, 05:43 AM #47
I think you're right about that
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27-Nov-2001, 12:33 PM #48
Yeah... well either way I'm still getting my eyes checked at 4 today... whether I can physically get there or not. (I heard the roads are terrible today)
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02-Dec-2001, 07:19 AM #49
Well first of all I would just like to introduce myself. I'm Russ and have been doing computer repair for going on 7 years now. I run my own computer repair business out of my home. I used to do it part time until I started getting more business and better money from this than the job I had (driving a fork truck). Anywho, I just wanted to say Hello to everyone and I love this forum. It's one of the best I've seen. Hopefully I will be welcomed here and lend a helping hand.

Now about the computer part. I run a self built computer myself but am in the process of building another one right now (my son is stealing this one from me). My wife runs the 900 mhz eMachines and my son right now has a HP Pavilion (don't laugh it was free - I worked for HP for 2 years). I love the eMachines for the value to a first buyer. They're cheap and run pretty decent. As for HP - unless it's a Brio or Vectra - ship it back!!! Could tell you some serious horror stories about the Pavilion. As far as buying or having someone build me one - would have to go with most everyone and go with Dell.

Thanks for your alls time for letting put my 2 cents in here.
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02-Dec-2001, 10:53 AM #50
Yeah that is what is nice about emachines and if you don't have time to put one together you can pick up an Emachines which would probably be cheaper than actually building it yourself. I still prefer building though and then you get the EXACT computer you wanted... no more, no less...

As for you... welcom to the board... Help out where ever you want to and where ever you can... and then don't forget to stop by the pub after work... (a.k.a. the "Randon Discussion" forum) I must warn you the "random discussion" forum can get real addicting... but there you can sit back and get to know the people here. You will soon realize that there are really great people here and you won't want to leave... so brace for impact you will find yourself coming back day after day for everyday of the week... Fortunately for you, you work out of your home so you can really just come whenever you want...
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02-Dec-2001, 10:35 PM #51
Well I'm back for my second day!! I stayed up a lil too late last night I think. LOL

As far as the LMAO and the ROTFLMAO - you can also go a bit further with ROTFLMAOPMP = rolling on the floor laughing my a** off peed my pants

Thanks for the welcome!!
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03-Dec-2001, 12:31 PM #52
Welcome 4 Computer Fix

It's nice having you on board. I work as a Network PC Analyst but they should just put down "jack of all..." since I get requests for application problems (how do I do this in Excel???)

I agree with deuce_mn you will get addicted but it's a great addication. I started out with problems but now I'm here almost every day just to see what's happening.

Have fun and don't work too hard. BTW, I have an HP Pavilion at home and had to redo it three times now. Working on a new one and my kid can have the HP.

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07-Dec-2001, 01:21 AM #53
It is a good addiction... but if you need them... "TSG Anonymous" meetings are in the "random discussion" forum mandays at 8... led by me, of course... If you surcomb to the temptations and pop into the random discussion forum, stop by the rambling discussion thread and you can watch my talk to myself... since I never have enough company there...
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07-Dec-2001, 01:37 AM #54
Deuce,

If your on dial up no one has been able to call you for what?...... weeks now?

You can lead the TSG 12 step meeting next Monday, and no you're not talking to yourself in the "ramblin' " thread we're watching you thru the two way mirror and taking notes. LOL
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07-Dec-2001, 01:42 AM #55
Dark Star

you weren't supposed to tell him about that two way mirror thingy
I guess I need to go to that meeting "Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm a TSGaholic"

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07-Dec-2001, 01:50 AM #56
Awwww, Nooooo I can't believe I let that slip and I think it's too late to edit now.

deuce,
You didn't see that did you?, there is no one but you there when you look in the mirror........... no one but you ........that's right, no one but you........... just repeat that over and over again.
Good now when you look in the mirror there will be no one but you there, just remember that.

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08-Dec-2001, 01:21 AM #57
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Deuce,

If your on dial up no one has been able to call you for what?...... weeks now?
No actually I am on wireless DSl (386 kbps )... oh God... if I was on d/u... people wouldn't be able to call for many months because of TSG.

"Hi my name is Mike and I am a never-going-to-be-recovering-TSGaholic..."


Oh DS I am shocked... I always just thought it was only me I saw in the mirror... you mean there are people watching me there... (**oh the horror... the pain... the blinding light**) Here I always thought I was alone in there. But haha... never fear, I haven't forgotten about it already... (what mirror???.... )
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10-Dec-2001, 10:18 PM #58
Yeah... I know what'cha mean. We have many fine examples right here.
(I won't say who they are... but it isn't too hard to guess--ask mulder for a hint)
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[Disclaimer... I'm really sorry and ... but it just fit--besides, they're not my work ]
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Hey look--there it is again! It's the invisible hand of the market giving me the finger!


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Remember what the dormouse said

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10-Dec-2001, 10:21 PM #59
Here are a few of the others.
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<img src=http://forums.techguy.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=278278><img src=http://forums.techguy.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=277306>
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Hey look--there it is again! It's the invisible hand of the market giving me the finger!


With a bit of luck, his life was ruined forever. Always thinking that just behind some narrow door in all of his favorite bars, men in red woolen shirts are getting incredible kicks from things he'll never know.

Remember what the dormouse said

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11-Dec-2001, 06:54 AM #60
RT,

Thanks for the sound site.

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