The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Away for two weeks!

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Sam, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Well, I'm heading out tomorrow morning, a two week trip to Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin and Hohhot. Good tour of China :p. I will have limited to no internet access during the trip, so don't expect me to be around!

    I wouldn't normally post a thread about it, but as there just were new iPods announced, and more Mac notebook rumours/news will be bound to show up during these next two weeks, not to mention Budding and cashmonee is also busy, so I think its important to just give everyone the heads up.

    The other moderators will be filling in, making sure the forum is free of spam, discussion is civil and under control, there aren't too many duplicate threads, etc.

    Lately, there have been more closed threads here on Apple due to arguments and off topic discussion, so I'd like to remind everyone again to be civil and respectful; if you do not have a productive comment to make, don't make it.

    See you all in two weeks!

    Sam
     
    Sam, Sep 11, 2008
    #1
  2. CaptVideo

    CaptVideo Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    18
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Sam,
    Safe travels!
     
    CaptVideo, Sep 11, 2008
    #2
  3. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

    Reputations:
    540
    Messages:
    1,989
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    This section will fall apart with out you :| I'll try not to destroy it to much. ;)

    I'm assuming your going to see the terracotta army? I've always wanted to see those.

    Have fun!
     
    Seshan, Sep 11, 2008
    #3
  4. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

    Reputations:
    4,694
    Messages:
    5,343
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    205
    I think this belongs in OT. One more warning and you're banned for 3 days Sam! :swoon:
    :laugh:

    Have a good time! :) :yes:
     
    talin, Sep 11, 2008
    #4
  5. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Yes, I am going to see the Terracotta Warriors, that will be awesome! Not to mention my first visit of my true homeland (born in the British colony of Hong Kong). I'm a history lover myself, and Ancient China...well, its on par with Rome and Greece for history and culture!

    Johnny T has volunteered to help cover for me while I'm not here, and several other moderators may step in as time goes by!
     
    Sam, Sep 11, 2008
    #5
  6. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    1,088
    Messages:
    2,142
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Enjoy Sammy, this forum will miss you greatly. For some reason 2 weeks will seem like an eternity without you around, hopefully everyone will behave themselves. :)
     
    HLdan, Sep 12, 2008
    #6
  7. BlackMac

    BlackMac Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    240
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Have a good trip Sam :)
     
    BlackMac, Sep 12, 2008
    #7
  8. yehrulz

    yehrulz Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    97
    Messages:
    268
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    i'm chinese myself, even though i was born here. I've been to china many times :)

    I have got to say that guilin is my favorite part. Its sooooo pretty if you go on that river cruise. Just don't eat the food provided :)

    The terracotta soldiers will be awesome too. Just be sure to be ready to face a whole bunch to try to sell you random stuff outside when you are leaving :p

    Have fun!

    P.S Depending on where you live in the States, the Peking Duck in the states are better than the ones in Beijing (at least in San Diego) :O
     
    yehrulz, Sep 12, 2008
    #8
  9. YasirJ

    YasirJ Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    50
    Messages:
    271
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Have a great trip Sam! :)
     
    YasirJ, Sep 12, 2008
    #9
  10. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    516
    Messages:
    540
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I'm going away too! For two weeks! To the same place you're going to! What a coincidence! :p
     
    trueintentions, Sep 12, 2008
    #10
  11. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Well, I'm officially out now. See ya all in two weeks :).
     
    Sam, Sep 12, 2008
    #11
  12. chongfa

    chongfa Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    43
    Messages:
    108
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Have fun Sam!!!

    We will miss your inputs and cooler head.
     
    chongfa, Sep 12, 2008
    #12
  13. Packer445

    Packer445 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    181
    Messages:
    233
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    awesome sam! have fun man and thanks for completing my header!!! It looks great!
     
    Packer445, Sep 12, 2008
    #13
  14. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    516
    Messages:
    540
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    How come noone says bye to me? :p Does noone know me at ALL?

    Where's like CIN, JM, JOHNNY or MATT?
     
    trueintentions, Sep 12, 2008
    #14
  15. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

    Reputations:
    2,078
    Messages:
    3,108
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    105
    Bye bye to both of you. Have fun and a safe trip.
     
    Harper2.0, Sep 12, 2008
    #15
  16. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    bye Sam,have a nice/safe trip!
     
    Xirurg, Sep 12, 2008
    #16
  17. cosanostra

    cosanostra Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    2
    Messages:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Have fun!

    Better late than never, right? ;)
     
    cosanostra, Sep 16, 2008
    #17
  18. own3d

    own3d Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    73
    Messages:
    445
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Har har , now he's gone the evil villain can destroy NBR APPLE Mwhahahahahaha

    ;)
     
    own3d, Sep 17, 2008
    #18
  19. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    Not so fast baby,cos
    [​IMG]




    and Mods too
    [​IMG]


    :D :D :D
     
    Xirurg, Sep 17, 2008
    #19
  20. maxsquared

    maxsquared Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    25
    Messages:
    194
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Can I ask where is Hohhot please?
     
    maxsquared, Sep 17, 2008
    #20
  21. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Hohhot is in Inner Mongolia, a region in China but very much Mongolian culture. I'm in Hohhot right now :p. It is a city of 2 million so its not as laid-back as it may seem. I'll be back in Beijing tomorrow, but still not too much internet.
     
    Sam, Sep 22, 2008
    #21
  22. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    crap...I feel so used... :(
     
    Xirurg, Sep 22, 2008
    #22
  23. WilliamG

    WilliamG Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    629
    Messages:
    1,421
    Likes Received:
    6
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Hope you're having fun, Sam!
     
    WilliamG, Sep 22, 2008
    #23
  24. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    I bet he is :p
     
    Xirurg, Sep 22, 2008
    #24
  25. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    You bet I did :D. The trip to Beijing, Hohhot, Xi'an and Guilin was amazing!

    Hard to imagine its time to head back to school and settle down from what I consider real learning, real world education. But I guess this is way it'll have to be, until later on.

    So back moderating NotebookReview full time now! :p
     
    Sam, Sep 26, 2008
    #25
  26. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    516
    Messages:
    540
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Actually, as you could see from the Mongolians, it doesn't haave to be... :p

    But yes, the trip was fantastic. I particularly liked the bike ride around Guilin. :)
     
    trueintentions, Sep 26, 2008
    #26
  27. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    eh,you were together?
     
    Xirurg, Sep 27, 2008
    #27
  28. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    516
    Messages:
    540
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I actually know Sam in real life, yes. :p
     
    trueintentions, Sep 27, 2008
    #28
  29. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

    Reputations:
    3,189
    Messages:
    7,375
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    206
    So,how is he in real life? :p
     
    Xirurg, Sep 27, 2008
    #29
  30. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    516
    Messages:
    540
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    As weird as he is in the forum world. ;)

    *Oh and as nerdy too. :)
     
    trueintentions, Sep 27, 2008
    #30
  31. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

    Reputations:
    3,661
    Messages:
    9,249
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Nuh uh! :D

    I'm known as the 21-year-old and the 10-year-old...I act 21 (probably even older) at times, and 10 at times. 21 on NBR-ish, 10 in person usually :D.
     
    Sam, Sep 27, 2008
    #31