What have YOU bought for yourself recently?

[Herald of Doom]

And why?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41QPWH9EWWL._SS500_.jpg

For 6 years now, after my last (crappy) speakset died I've used headsets. Good, quite expensive headsets. Now it was time to get the most of my 30+GB of MP3's, most of it high quality ripped straight from cd's. I've done nothing but listen to music for half an hour and BOY does it sound awesome!! :sunny:


So what have you bought for yourself just because you deserved it for being awesome? :thumbsup:

HoD

[moopy]

http://inquizition.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/deathstar.jpg

..though I can't find the protective grille that fits over the reactor exhaust port, I must phone the dealer, see if they can freight one over. The garbage compactor is making a funny noise too, need to check the warranty terms.

[MixiMan]

I haven't spoiled myself recently with nice stuff since i am a bit short on funds :(

Planning on buying a turntable, probably Technics. My cd-player is giving up on me and being a bit of an audio freak i love the warmer sound of Lp's.

This would be awesome to have:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/Technics_SL-1200MK2.jpg

After that i might even get silly and buy a mixing panel, Spending money because of inherent awesomeness is fun^^

@ Moopy: You might have some "rebels" in your garbage compactor. I hear they love that spot, good luck getting a new one with warranty.

[MrBCorp]

I bought myself a holiday interstate. Just the plane tickets though, I stayed with relo's. Too expen$ive otherwise.

[Herald of Doom]

http://inquizition.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/deathstar.jpg

..though I can't find the protective grille that fits over the reactor exhaust port, I must phone the dealer, see if they can freight one over. The garbage compactor is making a funny noise too, need to check the warranty terms.

What's the maximum watt on that thing!? :grin:

@Miximan: Or you can get low quality MP3's, sounds the same to me :evil: If you ever get around to mixing do share with us :thumbsup:

@MrBCorp: Most of it sounds cool, but what are "relo's" ? Anything called relo would me think about twice about staying with it :p

HoD

[Caderbery]

Havnt bought myself anything recently (Last thing i bought was this computer about a year and a half ago) but im planning on building myself a new computer in a couple of months so im saving up for that. :)

[Jurija]

So what have you bought for yourself just because you deserved it for being awesome? :thumbsup:

HoD

I bought myself the Fatal1ty headset (http://prisguide.hardware.no/product.php?productId=68107&view=images) and a Saitek Eclipse 2 (http://prisguide.hardware.no/product.php?productId=45198&view=images) keyboard:)
I'm quite happy with them both:)

[Xlorep DarkHelm]

Most I spend on any more is games for my Wii... and that's because I really enjoy playing them. SSBB rocks.

[MixiMan]

@Miximan: Or you can get low quality MP3's, sounds the same to me :evil: If you ever get around to mixing do share with us :thumbsup:
HoD

I have a lot of Mp3's on my PC, thing is i got to that level where i believe i actually can hear the difference between cd's, mp3's and LP's. I spent a crap load of money on my Amplifier and my Speakers, so i think my next step will be a turntable and some high quality Lp's. Good recording/pressing/version/orchastra or band playing it etc.

Money flying out of my bank account but worth it :)

But i can't wait to get that stuff.:sunny:

[Naolin]

I just bought assassins creed for the pc, although not really a thing for myself I'll probably play it as well ;-)

[moopy]

What's the maximum watt on that thing!? :grin:


Pushes 47 terawatts when running full tilt in surround. Best not to play drum and bass late at night, or neighbouring systems complain.

Most I spend on any more is games for my Wii... and that's because I really enjoy playing them. SSBB rocks.

No More Heroes on the Wii is my mindless "pick up and play" game of choice ATM. Revisiting favorite boss fights is just instant gratification. The game is both hilarious and spectacular.

[Xlorep DarkHelm]

No More Heroes on the Wii is my mindless "pick up and play" game of choice ATM. Revisiting favorite boss fights is just instant gratification. The game is both hilarious and spectacular.

I've considered grabbing that game, I've heard good things about it. I wish less companies would make the quick-cash-in craptastic minigame collections, and more quality games. De Blob looks like it will rock, and as I said, No More Heroes definitely looks like something I want to grab when I can.

[MrBCorp]

@MrBCorp: Most of it sounds cool, but what are "relo's" ? Anything called relo would me think about twice about staying with it :p

HoD

lol, relatives :wink:

[Keknub]

It's been a looong time :P I believe I bought a few music DVD's I never watched though about a month ago.

[Umlautsam]

Picked up about 12 videos from various charity shops, all 59p each! I got some cool stuff, like Mortal Kombat and Bulletproof Monk!

I play Halo 3 as well, and I bought the new map pack, but then realised its close to my GCSE's so i put the 360 away

=[

[Davemetalhead]

First 3 seasons of Boston Legal on DVD

And a pair of trousers :grin:

[Euphoricsoul]

http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/2007-2dland-2drover-2dlr3-2dhires.jpg
Bought this last weekend. It's a DREAM to drive, but it's a gas guzzler. I got a great deal though, so I don't feel too bad. :tongue:

[Turonx]

I play Halo 3 as well, and I bought the new map pack, but then realised its close to my GCSE's so i put the 360 away

speaking of halo i actually bought Red vs Blue season 2,3. Reason why is because it's so damn funny

[Ramage]

Got myself a 8800GT Graphics card :) The 9 series aren't really worth it IMO.. The 9800 is HUGE

http://zapurls.com/BabySlap.gif

[Shellar]

I bought myself a nice wedding outfit today. :smiley:

[odinsnephew]

I bought myself a nice wedding outfit today. :smiley:

Nice! Are you getting married Shellar? Shes a lucky girl ;)

[Turonx]

Nice! Are you getting married Shellar? Shes a lucky girl ;)
Congratz man really happy for you and I bet you'll make a great husband:grin:
good luck though:thumbsup:

[Herald of Doom]

I bought myself a nice wedding outfit today. :smiley:

I think you should opt for a WoW themed wedding! Thrall the shaman blessing your union, rows of tauren druids as honour guard.. What a beautiful thought :cry:

HoD

[bearbehind]

I bought a crap load of Loft flooring - Job for the Weekend :)

Congrats on the forth coming marriage Shellar - If it is anything like mine then you are a lucky man who doesnt get to play games half as much as he used to. :(

[Shellar]

Thank you for your congratulations and words of encouragement. :grin:
Congrats on the forth coming marriage Shellar - If it is anything like mine then you are a lucky man who doesnt get to play games half as much as he used to. :(
My fiancee has twice as many level 70 characters as I do. :laugh:

[bearbehind]

My fiancee has twice as many level 70 characters as I do. :laugh:

Argh! No fair!

Mine says stuff like 'You still playing that stupid game?', 'why dont you ever talk to me anymore - you never listen'

She'll go on for hours but luckily after a couple of minutes i'll get so absorbed into the game that she just turns into background noise . :grin:

I would try to get her to play - but then i'd just get verbal abuse in my guid chat Window :laugh:

Ahhhhh..... im so mean :wink:

[Onur The Courageous]

I've bought a mini DV cam to record my interesting moments and graduation this year.

[jschild]

Bought myself new computer parts a couple weeks ago, Enjoying games with max details now - WoW popping along at 100-150 FPS depending on location.

Good times :)

[Onur The Courageous]

Bought myself new computer parts a couple weeks ago, Enjoying games with max details now - WoW popping along at 100-150 FPS depending on location.

Good times :)
Hello. I have a lap-top having intel core duo 2,4 ghz w 2gb ram and geforce fx 5200 gs 512 mb video card, however, the performance is terrible especially on fifa 08. I need to play the game in the lowest resolution. Is there a way to make the performance perfect? Some people have said that this is because the processors of the lap-tops are small.

[jschild]

It has nothing to do with the processor. It is fine. It is your geforce card that you cannot probably easily replace (if at all) that is the limiting issue.

A Geforce 5200 is an ancient video card (its the base version of a card that is now 4 generations old).

[Onur The Courageous]

It has nothing to do with the processor. It is fine. It is your geforce card that you cannot probably easily replace (if at all) that is the limiting issue.

A Geforce 5200 is an ancient video card (its the base version of a card that is now 4 generations old).
Would you mind advicing a good video card fitting to my lap top I may replace with geforce 5200?

[Xlorep DarkHelm]

Would you mind advicing a good video card fitting to my lap top I may replace with geforce 5200?

First, understand that 99% of laptops, you can't change the video card, ever. So second, you might want to see if you can even do that. Then third, maybe, I dunno, look for a GeForce card that isn't.... 4 generations old. The generation number is the first number.... 5000 range is 5th generation. So look for, I dunno, something in the 8000 - 9000 range? Bearing in mind, once again, that with a laptop, it is unlikely you'll be able to do anything about it.

[Onur The Courageous]

Thnx anyway.

[Maticus]

I bought a house recently. This means I can't buy myself anything else. Ever.

[Elly]

Last thing I bought myself was a chandelier for my hallway off ebay. It was too much money for a light but I reeeeeallly liked it and thought what the hell.

But Maticus' kinda trumps us all :)

[jschild]

It's the gift that keeps on costing :P

[Xlorep DarkHelm]

I bought a plane ticket to Hawai'i for a week from Sunday, and a week from Tuesday I get to jump onto the USS Nimitz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Nimitz_(CVN-68)) and take a trip from Hawai'i to San Diego, CA for 5 days. 'tis the advantage of having a little brother in the Navy and stationed on it. It will be my first time being immersed in a military situation and be a civilian.

[Elly]

How exciting. Maybe you'll get a couple Ruskies buzz it again while you're aboard. Something to tell the grandkids.

[Xlorep DarkHelm]

How exciting. Maybe you'll get a couple Ruskies buzz it again while you're aboard. Something to tell the grandkids.

hehe. Well, definitely looking forward to it. Of course, it will be strange being an Army vet on a Navy ship. But then again, my brothers and I never could decide on which branch of the military to join. I went Army, the next oldest one went Air Force (and lives in Japan now), and the youngest went into the Navy.

[elsegundo]

bought myself a pair of headphones so i can listen to music at work.

[Tater]

And why?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41QPWH9EWWL._SS500_.jpg

So what have you bought for yourself just because you deserved it for being awesome? :thumbsup:

HoD

A new bed. Wife and I finally wore the old one out.

[Leord]

Just bought Microwaveable hot chicken wings, yum!

[Khab]

Just ordered a 640GB Western Digital drive for my game PC.

[Herald of Doom]

DVD box of Black Books (series 1+2+3). I absolutely LOVE amazon.co.uk :)

[Shellar]

Here's the aforementioned outfit in action:

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g290/senex31337/eph_ringed.jpg

[odinsnephew]

Very dapper Shellar :)

Just bought some nice CAT trainer/shoes. They fit like a glove and are pretty damn nice....even for £50 ;)

[Eileithyia]

Got my self a load of the usuall clobber for holiday. Yay!!

Now all I have to do is wait untill September.
/sigh

[Caderbery]

Boat myself some Tea and Crumpets for lunch :)

[odinsnephew]

Got my self a load of the usuall clobber for holiday. Yay!!

Now all I have to do is wait untill September.
/sigh

Hehe, LF Mage for portal to SW (Somewhere Warm) :grin:

[Eileithyia]

Hehe, LF Mage for portal to SW (Somewhere Warm) :grin:
lol WTB Bikini of the Invoker

[odinsnephew]

lol WTB Bikini of the Invoker

Hehe, WTB screenshot :grin:

[Eileithyia]

lol :laugh:

[Tikki]

i just agreed to buy myself an education.

i'm a poor student again.

[surodat]

I just bought myself a life jacket. Going tripping in the woods. Unplugged for 5 days! wheee!

[spadron]

http://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/1510/mf_harmonix_350.jpg

[elsegundo]

i just bought myself 5 imbued netherweave bags because im running out of room to store junk.

[odinsnephew]

Pr0n reported you naughty person ;)

[Eileithyia]

Went over my sisters who’s cat had kittens and I couldn’t resist taking 2 home with me. :heart:
Now to name them, thinking of WoW related names.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/hizzett/cats28.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/hizzett/cats30.jpg

[Caderbery]

I think you should call one of them Caderbery ;)

[Eileithyia]

Hehe Caderbery the cat.

[Tikki]

Went over my sisters who’s cat had kittens and I couldn’t resist taking 2 home with me. :heart:
Now to name them, thinking of WoW related names.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/hizzett/cats28.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/hizzett/cats30.jpg

WAAAAAAAAAAAH!! oh my goodness! what bundles of cuteness!!!

I could just speak in my high pitch "OH MY GOD AREN'T YOU CUTE" voice all day to them!

hmm..names...that's always one of the funnest parts! :)

[Eileithyia]

Hehe, so far it's Thrall and Illidan.

[Maticus]

Are they male or female, or one of each? I'm assuming they're both boys from your current names :)

[Tunga]

I always wanted to get a ginger cat (male) and a black cat (female) and call them Raggy and Ony. But TBC came out since then so I'd probably pick something else now :grin: .

I'm thinking "Kael'Thas, Lord of the Blood Elves" might be overdoing it a bit!

[Eileithyia]

Are they male or female, or one of each? I'm assuming they're both boys from your current names :)Yes they are both male, I was only going to get the black one, but that would of left the ginger one all alone. :cry:

[odinsnephew]

Argggh! Cuteness overload. I vote Cad and Odin ;)

Because we are cute too :grin:

[Eileithyia]

Argggh! Cuteness overload. I vote Cad and Odin ;)

Because we are cute too :grin:
lol, Cad and Odin do have a good sound to them. :smiley:

One of them left a nice pressy for me next to the washing machine. :undecided:

[PlayThemAll]

One of them left a nice pressy for me next to the washing machine. :undecided:

Hopefully its not BOP.

[TPMdm]

Hopefully its not BOP.

BOE is actually a little worse....eeeewwwww!

[Eileithyia]

lol. BoP kitten poop, think I will pass.

Well they've been named Cairne (ginger) and Thrall (black)

Sorry Caderbery and Odin as cute you both are, unfortunatly you haven’t made the cut. Besides my husband would wonder if I wanted to name my kittens after two lads on a forum. :wink:

[odinsnephew]

Well they've been named Cairne (ginger) and Thrall (black)

Sorry Caderbery and Odin as cute you both are, unfortunatly you haven’t made the cut. Besides my husband would wonder if I wanted to name my kittens after two lads on a forum. :wink:

Hehe good point, but does he know he has 2 horde war chiefs sleeping on the sofa? :shocked:

[Eileithyia]

Hehe good point, but does he know he has 2 horde war chiefs sleeping on the sofa? :shocked:
Hehe shhhhh!!

[Tikki]

they are soo cute!!

I might have to buy a puppy now so that they have a friend!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/78/166407398_12e9f928d8.jpg

WHAT ABOUT HIM!!!!!?

[Tunga]

If I ever get a dog I'm calling it Rexxar.

[redreaper]

I just got a 22" widescreen monitor from newegg for $219 and free shipping :) Man I'm happy...now I just gotta get a better cpu so I can have a decent framerate all the time.