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Started by Rorshach, November 09, 2009, 01:31:08 PM

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Rorshach

November 09, 2009, 01:31:08 PM
Hey all,

Despite what a handful of idiots have been roomermongering I've not left the retro world.  Still here n have all my stuff in use.  BBS plans still afoot.  But I been into some other things as well.  Had a good summer finance wise.  Was able to afford quite a few needed car repairs, and finance addition to the house to start in the spring.  Also indulged in some newer video gear.  Spent $900 on a new Toshiba 40 inch 1080P LCD tv and a playstation 3 which is also upgraded to a 320 gig drive leaving lots of room for both linux and audio / video files as well.  Also had time to get out around Ontario a bit in the better weather too.

Paul

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November 09, 2009, 04:04:36 PM
Sounds good!  I always like to see people finding ways to prosper in a recession; you're fixing your car and adding on to your house at a time when others are losing their cars and houses.
"Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life." - Dogen Zenji

Rorshach

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November 12, 2009, 06:13:39 PM
Yes thats true.  Fixing up the car I have is less expensive than buying a new one as well.  The TV I got was a decent buy, at $900 it was 200 to $300 less than every place else I found with the same model.  Even with the PS3 I got the 80gig model and paid less for a 300 gig drive than the increase to the 160gig model.  Looking around one can find decent stuff for less than max price.  Much like our fun retro comp[uters (commodore, atari, sinclair etc) were when they were new.

RobertB

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November 12, 2009, 06:32:25 PM
Quote from: Rorshach on November 12, 2009, 06:13:39 PMEven with the PS3 I got the 80gig model and paid less for a 300 gig drive than the increase to the 160gig model.  Looking around one can find decent stuff for less than max price.
Well, the original PS3 with 60 gig drive is maintaining a relatively high resale price, because it has the desirible PS2 emulation, among other things.

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