hausdok Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hi, For those of you who are adventurous and think you might want to try tinkering a little and building your own PC, but aren't where Gary is and won't be there for eons, you might check out this fun little weekend project. http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=40332146-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 My mother finally decided to enter the computer age, and she asked me to just get her whatever she needed. I found her a complete system, an off-lease Dell with a limited warranty, for not much more than the $400 this guy is talking about. 120 gig hard drive, 1 gig of ram, 2.4 Pentium chip, 17 inch LCD flat panel monitor, Windows XP Pro, CD/DVD player/burners, keyboard, mouse, speakers, etc., etc.... I set it up for her last week; it looks and works like new. Why fool with pieces and parts for less than $100 difference? Brian G. Love That Ebay [:-thumbu] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Hi Brian, Was it an all-in-one PC or a conventional PC? This guy is referring to an all-in-one PC. I agree, you can get them cheap. Heck, I bought one for my wife complete with 19" LCD monitor at Fry's for less than $400. I don't think George Ou built it because he needed one; I think he did it as something to tinker around with, just to see whether he could do it or not. We all have hobbies. Some guys collect stamps; others like to experiment with computers and other gizmos. My brother spent more restoring his 57 than he'll ever spend on a new car. Everyone needs a hobby; just ask Chad - his is building ginormous thingys - or Les - his is flirting with young ladies. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 See what I mean, Some guys just have to constantly tinker. Now he's done one for gamers. http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=40377008-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2007 Hi, Now he's put up the article with an image gallery. http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=40463852-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 Between these articles and Gary Randolph's, you dudes and dudettes should have some kewl toys to play with. OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 The guy's got more tricks up his sleeve than David Blaine! Here's his latest. Gary might like this one. http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=40629487-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Yep, I like all the geeky stuff and I think it's cool that you like George's column. He is a consumer advocate, loves to tinker and has many good ideas which are useful even if you don't implement his specific hardware. Cool stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Here ya go, Gary, These oughta wet your appetite for tinkering: http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=184 or http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=40755414-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 The guy can't stop himself; he's done it again! http://ct.zdnet.com/clicks?t=41234520-c ... f&s=5&fs=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozofprev Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 That is pretty cool, but I think George stretches it a bit when he calls it "portable." My build has sprouted a second monitor. That allows me to play with Visual Studio 2008 on the left monitor (1680 X 1050) and keep all my personal interest stuff on the other monitor. When I get email, I just drag the mail window from the right monitor to the left. Then I stick it back over to the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 George Ou is doing it again. This guy is like the Chad Fabry of the computer world. Click Here! OT - OF!!! M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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