Just how tech are you!?

[Ioman]

Ok guys, just how "tech" are you really? We all talk about computers, electronics and tech, but what do you actually own! Who is the Uber Geek!?

[SponGeBoB]

what post everything we have?
ok time to make a list!

[SponGeBoB]

2 PC's
1 Laptop with docking station
Wireless networking to share broadband connection
GameCube
PS2
Dreamcast
N64
Playstation 1
Digital Cable on 2 TV's basic on all the others
Panasonic Progressive Scan DVD player



nothin special i guess...

[flashfire]

Dang it. Have to rise to the challenge:

1. 7 Server class machines all functioning and in use. (all machines running Red Hat 7.3 and One is a full blown Oracle Server).
2. Main Dev Machine is an Athlon 2200 currently sporting a Matrox Parhelia Video Card, 2 GB Ram, 100GB WD Drive Mirrored, 3 Monitors (thanks to Parhelia) and Dolby 5.1 surround for games (no surround for dvd yet)
2. Fiberoptic Network around home office
3. 802.11b for rest of house and yard.
4. Gamecube/N64/3 GBA's -> found code to make GBA into a working webserver
5. Panasonic Progressive Scan DVD
6. Two very ordinary TV's.
7. Two Lego Mindstorm Robots that run around living room and office and pick up trash off floor.

[Ioman]

Originally posted by Unregistered
1. $0.50 calculator

Well there ya go! I think you are just about as tech as you can get buddy!:thumb

[howard]

2 cans and string

[LinkDJ]

4 computers in my room
Best computer has AXP 1800+, GeForce4 Ti4200, 512MB DDR, 19" Sony Trinitron G400 (dual input), 120GB Western digital HD, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, SB Audigy, 4.1 surround sound.
All the computers in my house are interconnected by 100Mbit ethernet, wired myself, and have DSL.
27in RCA TV with Guide+Gold (which kicks ass when it dosent lose your channel settings)
Sony Clie PEG-T415 (To be replaced by Danger Hiptop/T-Mobile Sidekick as soon as it's released)
Tripp Lite OmniSmart 725 UPS

I think I'm doing pretty well for a 16 year old with no job.

[Unregistered]

1 300 celerona (wife's comp)
1 8500 Mac (kids comp)
1 p3 1ghz w/ ATI 8500dv (primary)
1 200 mhz linux webserver
2 servers in a co-op.
1 DEC 500 Alpha workstation running redhat 7.3
2 IBM PS/1 286 computers. 1 is still used on a regular basis(beat that!!)

As for home theater/audio I dont have much. Got a large JVC tv (dont know the exact size) and a sony dvd player.
Another JVC upstairs.

[Ioman]

I have the following

- AMD 1700+ Computer with writer etc.
- Intel 2.4GHz Computer for gaming
- Wifes Celeron 950Mhz
- Diamond Mako PDA
- Mitsubishi 55" 16:9 TV
- Nintendo Game Cube
- Microsoft Xbox
- MPIO DMK MP3 Player
- Home Ethernet with router and print server

[IronSerif]

Ok not gonna list everything...but I'll list just the major stuff :)

-My computer (already posted a thread showing it)
XP 1900+ 512DDR, etc etc.... (also got the 4.1 surround sound with the creative surround station (woo woo)) :D
-Compaq presario
-Vaio Laptop
-Home network (you saw that coming)
-Creative webcam and a Fuji digicam
-Palm iiixe (yes yes I know..but I won't give it up till I get a pocket PC..which will be very soon...)
-T900 two way pager
-LG-TM510 ( I work for Verizon Wireless, this is their best clamshell phone out right now other than the v60i )

And my most favoritest thing....my backpack :)


http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4494h/BackPack.jpg

[Ioman]

Good lord! What type of a backpack is that!?:eek:

[LinkDJ]

That's quite the ass compartment it has there.

[joe]

a blowup doll named Cindy

[Unregistered]

Link DJ
you are doing pretty well
must be nice having a rich mommy and daddy to buy you things.

[IronSerif]

Originally posted by Ioman
Good lord! What type of a backpack is that!?:eek:

lol!! Thats my boblbee backpack. I remember when I first Saw Charlies Angels...the girls were wearing them near the end. Then I saw it again in Fast and the Furious! So I had to get one. I also ran red neon glow wire along the sides. You can sorta see them in the picture

[Ioman]

Originally posted by IronSerif


lol!! Thats my boblbee backpack. I remember when I first Saw Charlies Angels...the girls were wearing them near the end. Then I saw it again in Fast and the Furious! So I had to get one. I also ran red neon glow wire along the sides. You can sorta see them in the picture

How much does something like this cost?:confused:

[SponGeBoB]

Originally posted by Unregistered
Link DJ
you are doing pretty well
must be nice having a rich mommy and daddy to buy you things.

This is warning #2 either post constructive comments or dont post at all.

Once more and you are banned

[LinkDJ]

Hey, don't think I have it so easy.

I saved up enough money to buy my computer parts through crappy summer jobs, christmas and birthday money, and mowing lawns around the neighborhood.

The Clie I use was a gift from my dad's company to my dad, and since he dosen't use it, I can. Other than the cabling and router for the home network, my parents didn't buy me a single item on that list.

I'm not one of those yuppie rich kids that gets whatever he wants from his parents. Case in point, I'm a few months away from being 17, and I have no car. My parents have no plans of buying me a car. I haven't asked them for a car. Do you know what I'm getting for my 17th birthday? I'll give you a hint, it's not a car.

Actually, now that Joe mentioned it, I sort of hope it's a blow up doll named cindy.

[IronSerif]

Originally posted by Ioman


How much does something like this cost?:confused:

When I first wanted one the only place I knew to get it was directly through them at www.boblbee.com and like...the cheapest was ~$200.
They had cheaper ones ~$100 but they were the smaller bags.

Found a guy who does the full sizes for a decent price though, didn't have to pay $200 :D

And of course the glow wire you can find anywhere, just make sure you get the battery operated ones!

[Unregistered]

hey Spongy
You are sooo intimidating
i'm real scared
maybe I can't sleep tonight

[Ioman]

Originally posted by Unregistered
hey Spongy
You are sooo intimidating
i'm real scared
maybe I can't sleep tonight

Onlyreason, what the heck is your problem man? I thought we were friends. I really enjoyed chatting with you and I was going to send you some Intel shirts and stuff. Why are you so upset now? Can we have you come back to the forums or are you going to continue to hate us?

[ECA]

I got out of the "beat the Jones" battles.
Time, age, having the best and having it stolen, and NOW limited income.

I have only one comment tho.

I did not see ANY mention of UPS's. (uninteruptable power supplys)
I have learned my lessons, manny times. Esp when a UPS used to cost $1000 and I didnt have one. Now they are much cheaper and well worth the money when a NEW system will set you back, Not in money but TIME. The electronics in alot of the NEW devices, Tv, Vcr, stereo, ect... Are VERY suseptable to Voltage changes(that blinking 12:00).

So what you have 6 computer all Linked together and On a Fiber optic line. 1(one) good shot to a telephone pole by a car, and crossing those power lines, and You would have alot of CRAP.

Please invest in a few UPS's..

[LinkDJ]

thanks for reminding me, I just added it to my list. You dont really think about them once you have them.

[ECA]

OH, I think about mine every time the Power goes out. and my comp stays on, so as I can shut down PROPERLY(under windows).
Every time we get a wind storm we loose power(60-90mph) .
We live near a Highway and they have a few wrecks.

[flashfire]

I appreciate the UPS comment. I have 3 APC Pro series backups just for that purpose.

[niyogi]

I thought I was a geek!

Reading this thread has been therapeutic.

:D

niyogi