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    $300 dollars to blow on tigerdirect and/or newegg

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jedi007, May 27, 2009.

  1. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys. I just started a new web design company and I'm having a lot of income :) (relatively, considering how young I am)

    Anyways I wanted to try out paypal so I "uploaded" 300 dollars.

    Question is: how should I blow it? What should I buy?

    I think I need more hard drive space. But does anyone know any really cool accessories or gadget or something?

    Lol,
    Peter
     
  2. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Bluetooth Mouse, Wireless Keyboard, Sweet Backpack, USB Flash Drive,
    Some awesome headphones (cough..Sennheiser) :D
    A nice cooling pad, external speakers!!

    Cin ;) :)
     
  3. -L1GHTGAM3R-

    -L1GHTGAM3R- Notebook Deity

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    well seems that cin has pretty much given all the options maybe some games too cant go wrong with games............hmmmm :)
     
  4. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha thanks for the suggestion. I love my G7 (cordless btw), keyboard i don't mind not having wireless.

    backpack i have targus and i love it

    flash drive i have a 16 gig already :p

    cooling pad? maybe lol. external speakers i have...

    games..games.. i usually get them off steam. Speaking of which! I need to go buy UT3!! :p

    thanks for the suggestions guys keep em comin
     
  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Oh sorr's...I have this thing for accessories!!! :eek: :p :D :cool:

    How about a really nice GPS Navigation System
    -Laptop Desk
    -laptop car adaptor
    -Wireless Printer

    Oh..yeah...External Monitor! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
  6. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    paypal me the $300 :D...

    300 can buy you enough parts to build a barebones PC...

    go to slickdeals.net and search for tigerdirect or newegg... all the good deals from the two sites ususally are posted there
     
  7. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If it's a company you are running, the best thing you can do is to either a) reinvest the money into your business model and/or marketing plan, or b) put the money away for a rainy day.
     
  8. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for the replies everybody!

    I ended up buying a 1TB hard drive (I only had like 30gb left on my current home 500)

    I did take everyone's suggestions into consideration.

    However, I still have $150 left.

    I'm looking at this OCZ neural impulse actuator. It seems pretty neat.

    Thanks everyone,
    Peter
     
  9. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I'm sure you did. If it's a company you are running, the best thing you can do is to either a) reinvest the money into your business model and/or marketing plan, or b) put the money away for a rainy day.
     
  10. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    Haha, I did read your message :p maybe in the future. Before now, the most money I ever had was $160. Now I got $1000 in one cheque. Boom! I must buy something...

    Plus, the only way I can upgrade my business right now is get a better computer or tools, everything else is maxed out!
     
  11. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    In that case, the OCZ NIA is more novelty than anything. Be advised that OCZ has a NIA 2.0 in the works. It would be pointless to spend money on the first generation NIA if they're going to be releasing their second generation NIA in the near future.

    In any case, I own the NIA. It's good for what it offers... basic movements, trigger pulls, grenade throwing, et al. You need a lot of training with the NIA before it can really "read" your mind so that it becomes like an extension of your body though. Patience is truly a virtue when it comes to this product.
     
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    dude why dont u get those news nvidia 3D vision glasses... they are awesome :D
     
  13. Jedi007

    Jedi007 Notebook Evangelist

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    garetjax, thanks for the info! I'll be sure to check out 2.0

    That could also be a good alternative! Thanks!
     
  14. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    You also can send some $ to my paypal account to try out PayPal fund transfer services. lolz.
    My suggestion: headphone Beasts by Dr Dre. The best headphone you can get for the money.
     
  15. Cin'

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    A 1TB HD is great! :D What brand did you get... :eek:

    Can't wait to see what you spent the remainder on! :cool:


    Cin ;) :)