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So I've got the wife's approval on this but I want a rational full run down of why I really should do this. The list that I can come up with goes like this: 1. BluRay player, probably the best of the bunch until Oppo comes out with theirs which may not be until early 09. - Now the question is how is it as a BR player? What sort of remote options are available? Will my Harmony be able to control it? 2. Media center. I've heard rumors about this capability and I'd like to hear more. I seem to remember something about the 40gig (only version currently availble) not being as good as the 80 in this respect. Thoughts? 3. Good gaming fun of course. So have at it, sell me on this thing.

You have friends who can help with that, Haj.

Ack, sorry to hear about the busted gear Mike. Even a smartass can appreciate what a pain that is.

You do know what Mike's front door looks like, right? Just in case...

was pretty decent.

No, that'd be Gran Turismo 4. I keed, I keed, although isn't there supposed to be a new version of that this year?

Thanks, but no thanks.

Alright, now UPS is really on my shit list. They're charging me a $23.75 brokerage fee for the package. You have to be shitting me, I've gotten plenty of international stuff and this is a first. Never again UPS, never again.

It's only taken me 4yrs to get to that level of frustration.

Nope, just not going to start another f'ing project before I finish this one.

Not Gonna Happen in '08

[4] Johnson octal ceramic sockets

I could if I wanted to drive to Manchester = no thanks!

At least they let me re-direct the package to my office for Monday delivery. \

UPS is officially on my shit list. Despite leaving instructions taped to my basement door for how to handle my transport they refused to deliver it. GODDAMNIT!

Remember that if you are true portophile you want an 18" or so cable to go to your shuffle which you will keep in your breast pocket.

One must me willing to make certain sacrifices in the name of audio goodness.

Let me get through my current computer crisis and we'll see what I've got for spare change. Thanks for the offer.

The used deals on craigslist in NH are awful. I looked for a while yesterday and it's all asshats asking for $600 for their system that includes a bunch of games I don't want and they got for free. If I could find one for ~$300 I'd probably be all over it.

You guys are killing me...

Haj, Keep your eyes on: http://www.fidelisav.com/preowned.html and http://www.ensemble-hometheater.com/preowned.php3 for other local good deals. You could also call either place and see if they have stuff that they haven't listed. I've dealt with both before with good results but more with Fidelis lately.

They are saying 6 to 10" in my neck of the woods, wuhoo! UPS better deliver my goddamn transport!

QFT Does that count as another time?

I believe for 99% of people you're probably correct. The idea that one would be worth 3x the other is insane.

Unless I'm mis-remebering things I believe that they're exotic paper-in-oil film caps, not electrolytics. I think the first version used some soy bean oil cap or something like that.