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by **The Happy Locust** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:30 pm

Question:
So I get my tax refund and decide to splurge. After buying Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Super Paper Mario for the Wii, I decide to buy toys. The problem is, I couldn't decide between Mp-03 Starscream or MP-05 Megatron. I ended up Ordering MP-03.

1. Did I make a wise choice?
2. Did I make the right choice?
3. Which would you have bought?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 3:47 pm

The Happy Locust wrote:Question:
So I get my tax refund and decide to splurge. After buying Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Super Paper Mario for the Wii, I decide to buy toys. The problem is, I couldn't decide between Mp-03 Starscream or MP-05 Megatron. I ended up Ordering MP-03.

1. Did I make a wise choice?
2. Did I make the right choice?
3. Which would you have bought?

1. Wise enough.
2. No, Megatron was probably a better idea, especially if you won any form of Masterpiece Prime. (I own the first American version, with the burn marks, and no trailer.)
3. Definitely MP-05. Then, I'd have Prime and Megs pose together. A promotional photo-shoot, if you will, for nothing in particular.

by **Rodimus_Lantern** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:25 pm

-Should I feel dumb for not realising how simple it is how easy it is to get MCSE certified? (All I have to do is take 7 tests from $125-$200 to get the certification)
-Is it unnatural for me to actually be happy about getting laid off May 15th?
-Where should I try getting a job?
-Should I try getting a seasonal job at Mackinac Island or the Michigan Renaissance Festival?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:32 pm

Rodimus_Lantern wrote:-Should I feel dumb for not realising how simple it is how easy it is to get MCSE certified? (All I have to do is take 7 tests from $125-$200 to get the certification)
-Is it unnatural for me to actually be happy about getting laid off May 15th?
-Where should I try getting a job?
-Should I try getting a seasonal job at Mackinac Island or the Michigan Renaissance Festival?

-If you get to work for Microsoft, can you get me a free 360?
-Since I know you didn't hate the job, yes.
-Some kind of game store. Not EBGames, though.
-Renaissence! But how close do you live to Mackinac Island? That's way far North. Almost to the UP.

Kweschun:

I have a $500 computer. It's got crazy features. But it doesn't boot. We don't know EXACTLY what's wrong with it, but we've got a pretty good idea it's a cracked motherboard. (The people who gave it too us dropped it)

I have two choices:

1) Have a friend of mine check it out to see what's wrong with it, then either my dad or the friend will fix it, which could possibly lead to...

2) Sell it to the aforementioned friend. It's a $500 computer, but I'd drop the price to $300, to compensate for whatever's wrong. I'd use this money to buy a Wii and an extra Wiimote+Nunchuck for Tha Tweezrrr to play along.

What should I do?

EDIT: I should mention that, either way, I'm getting an excellent piece of machinery.

EDIT 2: The Specs!

Everex LM7WZ
FEATURES
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Display: 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280 x 800). Roughly 10% wider then a conventional 15" display, the LM7WZ provides more viewing area for your desktop applications.
Processor: Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J, 1.30GHz. Find out more about Execute Disable Bit technology from Intel®.
Memory: 256MB DDRII 533, upgradeable to 2GB
Hard Disk Drive: 40GB SATA. As the latest storage interface, Serial ATA provides data transfer rates up to 150Mbytes/sec, 50% faster then older Ultra ATA devices.
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive allows viewing of DVDs and listening or creating CDs.
Graphics: S3 Graphics UniChrome™ Pro
Audio: AC'97
Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN allows connection to a wireless access point or broadband router.
LAN: (1) 10/100 Ethernet
Modem: (1) 56k Fax/Modem
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (4) USB, (1) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) PCMCIA II Slot
Pointing Device: 2 Button Glide Pad

Additional Software
CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink Power2Go
Windows® Media Player
Norton Internet Security™

SPECIFICATIONS
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor: Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J, 1.30GHz
Front-side Bus: 400MHz
Graphics: S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro Integrated Processor
Audio: AC97 Codec, 5.1 Channel
Memory Slots: (2) DDR II 533 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Expansion: 2 GB
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (4) USB, (1) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) PCMCIA II Slot
Communications Port: (1) 56K data/fax modem
LAN: (1) 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet
Expandability: (1) PCMCIA Type II
Power Supply: 65 Watt AC-DC Adapter
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Measurements: 14” (L) x 10.5” (W) x 1.5” (H)
Weight: 5.9lbs

by **Halo** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 5:53 pm

Shadowman-
Honestly, I wouldn't know. If fixing it is expensive, then sell it. If it isn't, fix it.

by **Rodimus_Lantern** » Sat Apr 21, 2007 6:58 pm

I live just outside of Detroit near Allen Park, Dearborn, Lincoln Park and Taylor. Basically where I-75 and I-94 meet. Most of the jobs at Mackinac provide housing.

Shadowman wrote:
Rodimus_Lantern wrote:-Should I feel dumb for not realising how simple it is how easy it is to get MCSE certified? (All I have to do is take 7 tests from $125-$200 to get the certification)
-Is it unnatural for me to actually be happy about getting laid off May 15th?
-Where should I try getting a job?
-Should I try getting a seasonal job at Mackinac Island or the Michigan Renaissance Festival?

-If you get to work for Microsoft, can you get me a free 360?
-Since I know you didn't hate the job, yes.
-Some kind of game store. Not EBGames, though.
-Renaissence! But how close do you live to Mackinac Island? That's way far North. Almost to the UP.

Kweschun:

I have a $500 computer. It's got crazy features. But it doesn't boot. We don't know EXACTLY what's wrong with it, but we've got a pretty good idea it's a cracked motherboard. (The people who gave it too us dropped it)

I have two choices:

1) Have a friend of mine check it out to see what's wrong with it, then either my dad or the friend will fix it, which could possibly lead to...

2) Sell it to the aforementioned friend. It's a $500 computer, but I'd drop the price to $300, to compensate for whatever's wrong. I'd use this money to buy a Wii and an extra Wiimote+Nunchuck for Tha Tweezrrr to play along.

What should I do?

EDIT: I should mention that, either way, I'm getting an excellent piece of machinery.

EDIT 2: The Specs!

Everex LM7WZ
FEATURES
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Display: 15.4" WXGA Widescreen (1280 x 800). Roughly 10% wider then a conventional 15" display, the LM7WZ provides more viewing area for your desktop applications.
Processor: Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J, 1.30GHz. Find out more about Execute Disable Bit technology from Intel®.
Memory: 256MB DDRII 533, upgradeable to 2GB
Hard Disk Drive: 40GB SATA. As the latest storage interface, Serial ATA provides data transfer rates up to 150Mbytes/sec, 50% faster then older Ultra ATA devices.
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive allows viewing of DVDs and listening or creating CDs.
Graphics: S3 Graphics UniChrome™ Pro
Audio: AC'97
Wireless LAN: Built-in 802.11b/g wireless LAN allows connection to a wireless access point or broadband router.
LAN: (1) 10/100 Ethernet
Modem: (1) 56k Fax/Modem
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (4) USB, (1) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) PCMCIA II Slot
Pointing Device: 2 Button Glide Pad

Additional Software
CyberLink PowerDVD
CyberLink Power2Go
Windows® Media Player
Norton Internet Security™

SPECIFICATIONS
Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
Processor: Intel® Celeron® M Processor 350J, 1.30GHz
Front-side Bus: 400MHz
Graphics: S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro Integrated Processor
Audio: AC97 Codec, 5.1 Channel
Memory Slots: (2) DDR II 533 SDRAM
Maximum Memory Expansion: 2 GB
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (4) USB, (1) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) PCMCIA II Slot
Communications Port: (1) 56K data/fax modem
LAN: (1) 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet
Expandability: (1) PCMCIA Type II
Power Supply: 65 Watt AC-DC Adapter
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Measurements: 14” (L) x 10.5” (W) x 1.5” (H)
Weight: 5.9lbs

I'd sell it unless you need it. Motherboards can be a bitch sometimes.

To make this a valid post in this thread....

-Why'd Halo ignore my questions?
-At this point have I asked the most questions other than other answerers?

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:57 am

Rodimus Sinestro...THAT MAKES NO SENSE!:
-We're losing interest in you. Lose any more, and you may have to be exterminated. *Strokes a cat.*
-I don't know! I DON'T KNOW! :BOOM:

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 2:46 pm

I've changed my mind. I'm selling the 40Gig hard drive, and the 256 memory stick as a $100 bundle, BUT I'm willing to go as low as $80.

Did I make a good deal?

Also, Tweezrrr, you can tell Robert Norwood about this BUT NO ONE ELSE! We have to keep this low-key. Keep the circle small, you know?

by **UFO** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:46 pm

What'dya think of this?
http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... sid=#94275

by **Tweezy** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:30 pm

Sonic:
- not too bad!

by **Psycho Warrior** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 8:38 pm

Sonic
eh...

by **Tweezy** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:07 pm

Rodimus:
-I imagine halo stroking a cat (or an M4) and saying:
"Have him destroyed!"
-Reply hazy ask again later!

by **Halo** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:46 pm

The Happy Locust-
1&2. Whatever makes you happy.
3. Personally, I would've gone with Megs.

Rodimus_Lantern-
1. Yes.
2. No.
3. Wal-Mart.
4. Go for it.

Rodimus_Lantern-
1. Didn't notice them.
2. Probably. That's where the smart money is.

Sonic-
Pretty nifty.

by **The Happy Locust** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:28 pm

for those interested, how many of you can honestly say you expected this plot twist?
Newest LocustManX comic

by **Psycho Warrior** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:42 pm

Locust
JIBBIES!

by **Tweezy** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:13 pm

Locust:
-I can honestly say that I never expected that plot twist!

by **Halo** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 4:42 pm

Psycho Warrior wrote:Locust
JIBBIES!

What he said!

by **The Happy Locust** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:56 pm

Halo wrote:
Psycho Warrior wrote:Locust
JIBBIES!

What he said!

jay! jibblicious! thanks

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:04 pm

Halo wrote:
Psycho Warrior wrote:Locust
JIBBIES!

What he said!

What they said!

Because my brain is on stand-by right now. If you'd like, the Central Nervous System can team up with Memory, Processing, and a multitude of other facilities to reply later. Thank you for your message, Keep on TRUKKin' and don't forget to bring a towel.

Is it weird that I refer to my brain as a corporate facility?

by **UFO** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:09 pm

Twzr. Can I call you The Tweezoid of Pants, Bringer of Pr0n?

by **Tweezy** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:18 pm

Sonic:
-No. Your royal highness will do just fine!

by **Halo** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:32 pm

Shadowman-
Nah. My brain is ruled by a Senate of 300.

by **Tweezy** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:54 pm

Shadowman:
-I always imagined your brain as having oompah-loompahs that sing in riddles whenever you make a mistake

News Credits: 2 · by **Shadowman** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:11 pm

Tha Tweezrrr wrote:Shadowman:
-I always imagined your brain as having oompah-loompahs that sing in riddles whenever you make a mistake

"Oohpah-Loompah Doopity Dee, what rhymes with public indecency?"

by **The Happy Locust** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:13 pm

Shadowman wrote:
Tha Tweezrrr wrote:Shadowman:
-I always imagined your brain as having oompah-loompahs that sing in riddles whenever you make a mistake

"Oohpah-Loompah Doopity Dee, what rhymes with public indecency?"

Shadowman-
"Making sure you don't like what you see"

Just thought I'd throw that in.