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AnalogRocks
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| the big E wrote: | | ecrabb wrote: | Of course. Fine. I still have my original fat PS3, too. I couldn't care less about losing linux capability, though I understood why a very few were upset when that happened.
That's all the beside the point, though. What I took issue with was Case's implication that a console is just for ignorant people, which is bull****.
Not everybody wants a damn PC in their theater, along with all the crap that entails - myself included. Some people want simple hardware which requires no maintenance beyond clicking the "yes" button once in awhile. Some want the "sofa" experience, with wireless controllers. Some want the online support for a variety of games - that their friends are playing. Some want the exclusives, some want something much lower-cost than a PC.
Some game on consoles, some on PC, and some on both. But, most people are using consoles for very specific reasons just like the PC gamers do so for specific reasons, myself included. The idea that consoles are for dummies is BS.
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You hit the nail on the head there
I have a media machine planned for my home theater but haven't got around to building it yet but a simple setup is one plus for a set top box or console |
I fixed the issue by buying 3 PS3's  One still has Linux compatibility, 2 have been updated and I also have a HTPC too. More stuff the better!
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| AnalogRocks wrote: | | the big E wrote: | | ecrabb wrote: | Of course. Fine. I still have my original fat PS3, too. I couldn't care less about losing linux capability, though I understood why a very few were upset when that happened.
That's all the beside the point, though. What I took issue with was Case's implication that a console is just for ignorant people, which is bull****.
Not everybody wants a damn PC in their theater, along with all the crap that entails - myself included. Some people want simple hardware which requires no maintenance beyond clicking the "yes" button once in awhile. Some want the "sofa" experience, with wireless controllers. Some want the online support for a variety of games - that their friends are playing. Some want the exclusives, some want something much lower-cost than a PC.
Some game on consoles, some on PC, and some on both. But, most people are using consoles for very specific reasons just like the PC gamers do so for specific reasons, myself included. The idea that consoles are for dummies is BS.
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You hit the nail on the head there
I have a media machine planned for my home theater but haven't got around to building it yet but a simple setup is one plus for a set top box or console |
I fixed the issue by buying 3 PS3's One still has Linux compatibility, 2 have been updated and I also have a HTPC too. More stuff the better! |
That's what i am getting ready to do is get a second ps3 to have as a backup for my current ps3 but I think I will keep my fat ps3 with the Linux capability
Then I am going to replace my HDTV set top box with a htpc so I have dvr capability for my home theater
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AnalogRocks
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A moment of silence..... 
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| AnalogRocks wrote: | | A moment of silence..... |
For what? I live out in the bush, no one here for miles, always silent 
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the big E
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The humanity I like case live in the sticks(backwoods) and always quiet unless someone is on the road
Poor sony it would have gave a few more years of great service rest in pieces
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Yeah, I know guys, I really know. Nobody feels as bad as I do right now. But it was a monster, totally out of proportions for my home, and as I mentioned earlier noone wanted it, even as 'working'. So what was I to do?
Yes, I think it deserves a silent minute. Thanks Rocks.
.. oh and, how about some information; Are my prices insane? Thanks.
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CasetheCorvetteman
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Yes, your prices are insane. Buggered if i know!!
E, there are no roads here, so i dont have that issue  i live on my own with no one around. I love it.
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Thanks.
.. insane in the plus way, or insane in the minus way?
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CasetheCorvetteman
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No idea mate i was just dribbling sh*t
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the big E
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| CasetheCorvetteman wrote: | Yes, your prices are insane. Buggered if i know!!
E, there are no roads here, so i dont have that issue i live on my own with no one around. I love it. |
You lucky nut
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Case, you live in the desert?
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CasetheCorvetteman
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No mate, the bush, surrounded by gum trees.
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Could you take a shot outside your house please? I'd like to see how it looks.
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Yeah mate:
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the big E
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Case it looks almost like the way my place looks with trees around the property
Love the quiet nights living in the sticks 
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That is awesome! you live like Obi Wan Kenobi! And solar panels everywhere. That is in deed a cool way of living, many thanks for your pictures.
You manage only on solar power, or you also have additional electical cables from a power plant?
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the big E
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| uncletom wrote: | That is awesome! you live like Obi Wan Kenobi! And solar panels everywhere. That is in deed a cool way of living, many thanks for your pictures.
You manage only on solar power, or you also have additional electical cables from a power plant? |
He would have to have power from the power company at night as solar only would create a blackout at night
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Alright, thanks. But I thought that solar power charged some sort of batteries under ground, to store the power untill you need it, like in the evening.
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| uncletom wrote: | | Alright, thanks. But I thought that solar power charged some sort of batteries under ground, to store the power untill you need it, like in the evening. |
Not on all setups but case would have to post for us to be sure
Though a battery back-up setup would be expensive due to battery maintenance (trust me I know how that by ups units for computers)
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