Nice article, though I'm not sure that 'cheap tech toys' is the appropriate page title for that content... I was expecting a roomba, or a robosapien. :O
good article, I'm stuck between the creative zen and the samsung yp t10, the specs are very close and the price is almost the same, can anyone help me?
Originally Posted by metarinka good article, I'm stuck between the creative zen and the samsung yp t10, the specs are very close and the price is almost the same, can anyone help me?
although i can't believe you guys recommended 256MB graphics cards but then went for Cosmos, from one end of extreme to the other.
really, 256MB isn't enough, i had a 320MB 8800GTS and that suffered badly in all Dx10 titles, World in Conflict was unplayabe, Crysis is only playable at medium.
I really should buy a crumpler, but their product page/variety absolutely confuse me... It's like a 14 year old on LSD has been allowed to design it....
Originally Posted by wuyanxu now..... i really want that Razor Deathadder :P
although i can't believe you guys recommended 256MB graphics cards but then went for Cosmos, from one end of extreme to the other.
really, 256MB isn't enough, i had a 320MB 8800GTS and that suffered badly in all Dx10 titles, World in Conflict was unplayabe, Crysis is only playable at medium.
got to remember tho, some people just can't afford what us "rich" people can.
Anyway great read :P now i know where to get a dremal from :O!
Leatherman Wave Multitool
UK Price: £105.99
US Price: $55.99
Isn't that the wrong way around? If its correct, and given the strength of the pound, that doesn't that mean we're effectively paying four times as much in the UK?
Either way, the £10 multitool from Argos is good enough for. Even has a little LED torch in it :)
the 8800 GT 256 cards are not up to the jobs you have to select Low texture settings to make games playable, if your going to be spending £120 on an video card you realy cant be hard pushed for £30 more for the 8800 GT 512 instead as its well worth its money and you get norm performace the 8800 gt does
does that Zen device work with out the creative software as i have found it very unstable (or is it better now)
Originally Posted by scrumble Leatherman Wave Multitool
UK Price: £105.99
US Price: $55.99
Isn't that the wrong way around? If its correct, and given the strength of the pound, that doesn't that mean we're effectively paying four times as much in the UK?
Either way, the £10 multitool from Argos is good enough for. Even has a little LED torch in it :)
It's most likely correct, we get ripped on stuff like that :(
Either way the wave's an awesome tool, you can tell it's the product of years of design evolutions; I love mine :)
Personally this Christmas, I feel another spinpoint coming on...
hey, just thought i'd let you know that guitar hero 3 here in the U.S. is not usually 169.99, that would be rock band's price out here. guitar hero 3 goes for $89.99- $99.99 for the wireless kits depending on the system.
Hmm, bit-tech seems to really love the DeathAdder, I have a Copperhead and love it but I'm curious if anyone has used a Lachesis? The 4000 DPI intrigues me but I've not seen one out of its packaging to try my grubby little hands on it.
Originally Posted by scrumble Leatherman Wave Multitool
UK Price: £105.99
US Price: $55.99
Isn't that the wrong way around? If its correct, and given the strength of the pound, that doesn't that mean we're effectively paying four times as much in the UK?
Either way, the £10 multitool from Argos is good enough for. Even has a little LED torch in it :)
That is the correct price in the US. I got the Charge XTI for about $100US last year. And there is no substitute for a Leatherman. I use mine on a daily basis and wouldn't give it up for any other.
"Guitar Hero 3
UK Price: £64.99 (inc. Delivery)
US Price:$169.00 (excl. Tax)"
That US price is way off. The game + controller is $80 for PC and Wii, $90 for PS2 and $100 for Xbox360 and PS3. It looks like you UK guys are getting hosed there too. $169 is about the price for the whole Rock Band pack though.
ooo I think I might buy the DeathAdder :D
Cadillac Ferd: I havn't heard much about it (the Lacesis) but I read somewhere that - the specifications of this mouse are amazing, but unfortunately Razer have taken a step back in terms of how comfortable the mouse is (compared with older mice from Razer (including the DeathAdder). It therefore looks like the DeathAdder is the better mouse at the end of the day.
Nice ideas. Though i still think ill stick to my Q6600 seeing as I've now got the mobo/cooler for it :) Cant wait bring on better details for crysis. As for the rest either save it for my WoW subscription or consider buying vista....decisions, decisions...
Originally Posted by Boswell ooo I think I might buy the DeathAdder :D
Cadillac Ferd: I havn't heard much about it (the Lacesis) but I read somewhere that - the specifications of this mouse are amazing, but unfortunately Razer have taken a step back in terms of how comfortable the mouse is (compared with older mice from Razer (including the DeathAdder). It therefore looks like the DeathAdder is the better mouse at the end of the day.
Ed
The Deathadder is definitely the best mouse in our office, everyone keeps trying to steal it off my desk. Keep an eye on the Steel Series Ikari too, I'll be reviewing it soon and initial reports look favourable.
The idea of having the GPUs and the Cosmos in there is to try and show the best you can get for £125 - the best case there would be the Cosmos. The best GPU would be one of those two perhaps, even if they are a little underpowered. We'll all know more when we get reviews on them sorted properly.
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flip a coin. good idea for an article
although i can't believe you guys recommended 256MB graphics cards but then went for Cosmos, from one end of extreme to the other.
really, 256MB isn't enough, i had a 320MB 8800GTS and that suffered badly in all Dx10 titles, World in Conflict was unplayabe, Crysis is only playable at medium.
I really should buy a crumpler, but their product page/variety absolutely confuse me... It's like a 14 year old on LSD has been allowed to design it....
got to remember tho, some people just can't afford what us "rich" people can.
Anyway great read :P now i know where to get a dremal from :O!
i don't get the logic
UK Price: £105.99
US Price: $55.99
Isn't that the wrong way around? If its correct, and given the strength of the pound, that doesn't that mean we're effectively paying four times as much in the UK?
Either way, the £10 multitool from Argos is good enough for. Even has a little LED torch in it :)
It's because they are both priced around the same, it's an article on how to spend cash after all.
edit: also 256MB card might be ok if you running a relatively low res
Big up on the Cosmo chassis. But that flash drive nomination seems out of place:(
does that Zen device work with out the creative software as i have found it very unstable (or is it better now)
It's most likely correct, we get ripped on stuff like that :(
Either way the wave's an awesome tool, you can tell it's the product of years of design evolutions; I love mine :)
Personally this Christmas, I feel another spinpoint coming on...
That is the correct price in the US. I got the Charge XTI for about $100US last year. And there is no substitute for a Leatherman. I use mine on a daily basis and wouldn't give it up for any other.
"Guitar Hero 3
UK Price: £64.99 (inc. Delivery)
US Price:$169.00 (excl. Tax)"
That US price is way off. The game + controller is $80 for PC and Wii, $90 for PS2 and $100 for Xbox360 and PS3. It looks like you UK guys are getting hosed there too. $169 is about the price for the whole Rock Band pack though.
Cadillac Ferd: I havn't heard much about it (the Lacesis) but I read somewhere that - the specifications of this mouse are amazing, but unfortunately Razer have taken a step back in terms of how comfortable the mouse is (compared with older mice from Razer (including the DeathAdder). It therefore looks like the DeathAdder is the better mouse at the end of the day.
Ed
Oh i get what u mean now. Lol
The Deathadder is definitely the best mouse in our office, everyone keeps trying to steal it off my desk. Keep an eye on the Steel Series Ikari too, I'll be reviewing it soon and initial reports look favourable.
The idea of having the GPUs and the Cosmos in there is to try and show the best you can get for £125 - the best case there would be the Cosmos. The best GPU would be one of those two perhaps, even if they are a little underpowered. We'll all know more when we get reviews on them sorted properly.