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Getting Ready For The Big Time…
Posted on June 26th, 2008 23 commentsWell, kinda.
One thing that an entrepreneur needs are tools – it is the tools that you have that define how successful you’ll be.
I’ve been using shitty tools (a virus infested laptop which ran pretty damned slowly) so decided to get myself souped up. Nothing major, but stuff that’ll help.
I’ve been looking for a new computer for a while now – it’s the summer holidays and there’s not much to do over here so went out today looking to buy one. I narrowed it down to about 4-5 choices and finally picked one up.
Nothing huge, but it’s a definite improvement over the laptop… still working on getting stuff fixed like the Internet (which doesn’t work yet) so I’ll be on the laptop for a couple days more but when it’s ready…
Here’s the exact computer I bought:
Spent a couple hours setting it up – came with a ton of freebies like mouse / keyboard / webcam / home theater system etc so will be looking at tweaking it. As for the specs… it had a Core 2 Quad processor, 2 GB RAM, 2.4 Ghz, 320 GB space and a sleek design. Cost around $1,000 USD.
They also had a laptop for around $8,000 USD which had pretty much the same specs but was called the Annihilator – guess names do make a difference
Anyways, I’ll be looking at installing stuff over the next couple days, fixing the Internet… might not be online as much (instant messenger) and have to fix a few errors on it – the damned thing came preloaded with Internet Explorer and Vista (I hate Vista) so will be looking to a) get it downgraded to Windows XP and then b) Get Firefox.
The computer comes loaded pretty well for gaming, which I will be buying a few (hundred) of – if any of you play online (I’ve already thumped a couple TUK readers at FM08
) let me know and we can sort something out.Anyways, gotta run – going to have another go at fixing the Internet and getting ready for the Euro 2008 semis too. Laters guys
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23 responses to “Getting Ready For The Big Time…”
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1gb extra of ram wouldn’t hurt lol
But it was a nice buy. really. im still with my old amd xp 2000+ :\
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Rory (2 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 18:48
University KId gotta agree with you on downgrading to XP, Vista is pretty poor alright! How have you played fm- football manager against others online?
Liking the blog keep it up! Nice work
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Tom - StandOutBlogger.com (50 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 20:06
Nice system! hopefully you dont get too distracted gaming now
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Jim (102 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 20:28
hi jason very nice setup good choose for CPU and ram , but what Video card you got?
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ghing (3 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 20:38
wow!.. a really nice computer set.. I am also planning to buy my own PC.. but, I am still waiting for my final pay on my previous company..
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Agent 001 (93 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 20:52
I think you are getting a branded computer. I love my computer assembled. I chose all components, myself assemble them and get the best.
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Mark (65 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 21:34
Nice one man. I’m looking to pick up some new equipment myself. Gotta make the moola first though!
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egk (294 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 22:04
Ah Vista ain’t too bad once you turn off the annoying User Account Control settings. You should give it a try, you may learn to like it, I know I did. Congrats on the new box, sounds like a nice setup..
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Rajaie AlKorani (96 comments) June 26th, 2008 at 22:51
I just formatted my laptop a couple of days ago and it took much longer than expected, so good luck!
By the way, I also hate Vista!
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Gerard (16 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 02:26
Lol. Sweet specs mate.
I’m planning on buying a Mac laptop though. Not sure what kind, but yeah. I’m willing to copy John Chow’s setup. Haha.
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Elroy (22 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 03:06
HI , Jason dont forget about the burn marketing project . Enjoy the football also
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Jay (131 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 04:02
Hey, what online games do you play?
Jay
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Aleks (227 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 11:56
Nice machine, middle class. Hope you will use it well.
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IronBlogger (22 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 11:59
When I ordered my new computer it came with XP installed on it by request. I’m sure if anyone buying a computer in the future wants XP, just ask for it.
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Jason (696 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 14:05
hah, ‘came preloaded with IE’ – it’s windows… But yeah I’m with you on not liking Vista. Anybody who likes Vista hasn’t been using computers too long.
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George (72 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 15:12
Jason – nice one. Vista is something you get used too, turn all the shite off and it starts to become okay
Agree on FF though. IE = sucky.
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Ava (20 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 16:20
Nice comp, Jason. You should give Vista a fair chance. I bought a laptop a few months ago, and was hell-bent on NOT having Vista. I ended up not really having a choice in the matter. It took a day or so to get used to, but I’ve had no major issues at all with it. I like the look of it, and well, you might as well keep up with the times.
Vienna will be out before ya know it, and who knows, maybe that one will be the next XP. No need to shell out cash for a downgrade.
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JK Swopes (50 comments) June 27th, 2008 at 21:05
Good stuff man! You know, I’d like to see what an $8,000 laptop looks like! sheesh!
It’s always fun to get new toys…err…..tools isn’t? Now that means you’ll be much more productive ehh? So, I’ll be expecting double the content you produce now! Yep
Nah, congrats though man.
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EmmaB (23 comments) June 28th, 2008 at 01:27
I recently got a new laptop and it had vista. I was sad because i read what everyone says aboout vista. I found it works pretty good, not as well as XP but still ok, lol
what type of online games do you play? are you ever on xbox live?
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Nathaniel (189 comments) July 1st, 2008 at 03:05
I like the system. Why do you hate Vista again? I wonder if gaming can gain readers…
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miracle fruit (10 comments) July 1st, 2008 at 16:13
Surely you’d be much better off just building your own PC? You’d get more for your money and could choose only the best components.
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Ryan McLean (95 comments) July 16th, 2008 at 17:44
Looks awesome
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