Category Archives: New Toys

New ESXi Host

Posted on November 27, 2012 by larry

Coolness, I got all the parts needed for a new ESXi host Here is the parts list OCZ Agility 128GB SSD $74.98 AMD FX-4100 3.6Ghz 4 Core CPU $79.99 Dual GB Port NIC $20.00 MSI 760GM-E51 $71.50 Seagate 1TB Hard … Continue reading →

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Review of LG SP520 Network Media Player

Posted on November 25, 2012 by larry

I got this cool new little device from Fry’s during black Friday.  Went online and ordered it for store pickup for $29.00 The box was small, 1 quarter a shoebox, but expected.  LG SP520 opened The box was neatly packed and things … Continue reading →

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Blac Friday 2012

Posted on November 23, 2012 by larry

Today is one of the days in the year (probably the only day) that I go  out and buy stuff that I probably don’t need. This year I got a few things that I will review in upcoming days. LG … Continue reading →

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Scored A Good Deal

Posted on November 16, 2012 by larry

Actually two good deals, the first was through New Egg where they had 1TB SATA disks for $49.99 shipping included. At first I thought these were refurb but they came with a two year warranty. I needed drives for a … Continue reading →

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Poor AMD

Posted on November 14, 2012 by larry

I been reading that AMD is going downhill, too bad because AMD does provide more CPU bang for the buck. I went to Fry’s hoping to pick up a 4 core Athlon II, I did, got the last X4 640, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on November 8, 2012 by larry

I got my HD HomeRun Dual today. It was pretty easy for me to set up, but I can see how someone not technically literate would have a hard time setting up this device. Still, it is awesome.  This was … Continue reading →

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Setup New Antenna

Posted on November 7, 2012 by larry

I did it, comcast will not be my provider of television in a few weeks.  Just need to validate my setup and see how many TV’s I can push with this Antenna. I decided on the Channel Master Metrotenna (Sounds … Continue reading →

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Misleading and deceptive but not lying

Posted on November 4, 2012 by larry

I been working on my main sever for several days now.  One of the things I am looking at this time around is the power supply. I went to Frys yesterday and got what I thought was a 500Watt power … Continue reading →

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New Business Web Site

Posted on October 5, 2012 by larry

Started working on a badly badly badly needed upgrade to my businesses website. I decided to go to drupal. Anyway last update I think was in 2005 (maybe 2006), that is a long time in cyberworld. I did hit the … Continue reading →

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New Phones!!!

Posted on September 2, 2012 by larry

So I have gone and done it, pulled the trigger, got myself into a 2 year contract with a new phone. We got three new phones in the family, I basically replaced my HTC HD2 with a Samsung S3. So … Continue reading →

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