Ha, what the hell? I just went to direct2drive, navigated to the $5 games sale...clicked to buy Chronicles of Riddick, and it pops up as $40, now. Anyway, I picked up Battlestations: Pacific and World in Conflict, instead.
not an audiophile is basically code for "my ears are broken"
differences between four+ figure setups are up for debate, but going from cheap shit to something with an actual focus on quality is like night and day
So because I don't obsess over nearly imperceptible nuances in sound, my ears are broken. If I need something that has the absolute best sound possible I will buy that. But since I needed something that was affordable and had a quality sound for that price I went with the speakers I got and I don't regret my decision. They sound a hell of a lot better than any other speakers in the same price range that I've listened to.
being limited by monetary reasons is fine, but then you've got people like ack that do not see a difference whatsoever.
My 360 is on its way down the shitter, bestbuy has a sale on 360 pros, so I figured I'd take advantage of it now rather than wait until mine dies. I go in, get my shit, am at the cash register and the following takes place:
Cashier: Have you heard about the red rings of death?
Me: Yes, have had them five times
Cashier: Oh well then you'll definitely want to buy the bestbuy extended warranty
Me: No Thanks
Cashier: Seriously? It'd be stupid not to, c'mon you've already had it 5 times, this covers you for 3 years
Me: Microsoft already covers red ring of death for three years, I'm not buying a warranty that only gives me the coverage I already have
Cashier: Let me tell you a story, I got a pro too and bought the bestbuy warranty and my hard drive died and microsoft wouldn't replace it.
Me: Look, I know the bestbuy warranty fairly well, its a scam, besides I already have another hard drive if this one dies
and he FLIPPED at me and started going on about how he "cant have me accusing it of being a scam"
I get that staff at these places are encouraged to sell warranties, but if I tell you no then fuck off.
This is the same bestbuy where a staff member assured me the GPS unit I was buying my dad for his birthday was fully up to date and I get home to find out the maps were outdated. I can accept isolated incidents of retarded staff, but seriously?
it's funny with extended warranties here because the consumer guarantees act already says that anything sold has to stay fit to work in the conditions it's intended for for a reasonable amount of time or some legalese wording of that to make it sound less dumb.
do i really need to be given one for a two dollar pack of gum
totally gonna write that shit off on my tax return
At my store if you bought something little I always ask if you want it, only because I know some of my regular customers get reimbursed for everything they buy so they insist on it. Typically I just throw it out though because really, if you got an 8cent photocopy, unless I know you're one of the people who absolutely insists on it (and there are several of them) you don't need to get reimbursed.
I'm looking for a waffle maker. I'm looking online and all that, but if anyone has any suggestions that would be great.
This might be a bit expensive, but I have this and it has served me pretty well so far. It can be a waffle maker or a grill, with switchable plates. One of them is kind of hard to clean though.
Sometimes, Ben and I don't even get the second "do you want this extraneous needless thing?" because after they offer the first one we laugh and say no.
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I'm looking for a waffle maker. I'm looking online and all that, but if anyone has any suggestions that would be great.
This might be a bit expensive, but I have this and it has served me pretty well so far. It can be a waffle maker or a grill, with switchable plates. One of them is kind of hard to clean though.
I'm trying to stay at $50 or less. Do I have to splurge to get something that will work more than 5 times?
I'd really like a pair of boots, like, Frye boots, but I don't really require boots right now and I can't justify dropping that kind of money on any footwear
I'd really like a pair of boots, like, Frye boots, but I don't really require boots right now and I can't justify dropping that kind of money on any footwear
get some Ariats and never look back
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I was behind a shopper at Best Buy when they pulled the warranty crap. I loved his line:
"So, let me get this straight. You want me to bet you with my own money that you make an inferior product? No thanks, I will shop somewhere else." and left!
I, however, stayed in line and bought my cd like a chump.
Upcoming Purchases:
- Forza 3
- Steering Wheel
- Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition
On a related note: what is the best 360 compatible steering wheel setup? I was planning on buying the official wireless one but, the one thing that irritates me about the official wireless one is it doesn't spin more than one rotation like a real steering wheel does. Any recommendations? I would like force feedback.
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white silk dress
#2 pencils that never need to be sharpened.
This makes me seem like a very strange person.
But those pencils are awesome. I had to take a test that didn't allow mechanical pencils, and I hate dull pencils, so I found these weird eternally sharp pencils. My best guess as to how they work is that they're actually ballpoint pens with liquid graphite instead of ink.
I can't figure out how it would allow you to cheat -- maybe it's more of a practical matter, like the scantron sheets can't read mechanical pencil lead?
I can't figure out how it would allow you to cheat -- maybe it's more of a practical matter, like the scantron sheets can't read mechanical pencil lead?
You can get HB and #2 mechanical pencils, identical leads to regular HB and #2s.
Upcoming Purchases:
- Forza 3
- Steering Wheel
- Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition
On a related note: what is the best 360 compatible steering wheel setup? I was planning on buying the official wireless one but, the one thing that irritates me about the official wireless one is it doesn't spin more than one rotation like a real steering wheel does. Any recommendations? I would like force feedback.
And actually, on that note, if it is one that can also be used with PS3 I'd appreciate that as well as I might have an interest in GT5.
Is there any real winner in terms of realism between GT5 and Forza 3? I have never played either, but played an old GT one time and Forza 1 and 2 for a few races each.
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Any good pair of boots will do, really...
You don't have to be fancy.
I... what?
I ordered a Pizza for 11.99 with a drink, and the total came out to 17.50.
What the fuck. Every time.
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Little bit excited I am.
Satans..... hints.....
My 360 is on its way down the shitter, bestbuy has a sale on 360 pros, so I figured I'd take advantage of it now rather than wait until mine dies. I go in, get my shit, am at the cash register and the following takes place:
Cashier: Have you heard about the red rings of death?
Me: Yes, have had them five times
Cashier: Oh well then you'll definitely want to buy the bestbuy extended warranty
Me: No Thanks
Cashier: Seriously? It'd be stupid not to, c'mon you've already had it 5 times, this covers you for 3 years
Me: Microsoft already covers red ring of death for three years, I'm not buying a warranty that only gives me the coverage I already have
Cashier: Let me tell you a story, I got a pro too and bought the bestbuy warranty and my hard drive died and microsoft wouldn't replace it.
Me: Look, I know the bestbuy warranty fairly well, its a scam, besides I already have another hard drive if this one dies
and he FLIPPED at me and started going on about how he "cant have me accusing it of being a scam"
I get that staff at these places are encouraged to sell warranties, but if I tell you no then fuck off.
This is the same bestbuy where a staff member assured me the GPS unit I was buying my dad for his birthday was fully up to date and I get home to find out the maps were outdated. I can accept isolated incidents of retarded staff, but seriously?
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"Hi there, is this all today?"
"Yup."
"Do you happen to have your rewards card?"
"Nope."
"Do you want to sign up for a rewards card?"
"Nope."
"Okay. Did you want an extended warranty?"
"Nope."
"Okay, grand total is $4.95. Did you need a bag for your 12 pack of AA batteries?"
"Nope."
In a way, its a lot less of a hassle than Game Stop. =/
do i really need to be given one for a two dollar pack of gum
totally gonna write that shit off on my tax return
At my store if you bought something little I always ask if you want it, only because I know some of my regular customers get reimbursed for everything they buy so they insist on it. Typically I just throw it out though because really, if you got an 8cent photocopy, unless I know you're one of the people who absolutely insists on it (and there are several of them) you don't need to get reimbursed.
This might be a bit expensive, but I have this and it has served me pretty well so far. It can be a waffle maker or a grill, with switchable plates. One of them is kind of hard to clean though.
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I'm trying to stay at $50 or less. Do I have to splurge to get something that will work more than 5 times?
get some Ariats and never look back
Size. Most of the ones I'm looking at make 7-inchers, which seems normal.
"So, let me get this straight. You want me to bet you with my own money that you make an inferior product? No thanks, I will shop somewhere else." and left!
I, however, stayed in line and bought my cd like a chump.
Want.
- Forza 3
- Steering Wheel
- Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition
On a related note: what is the best 360 compatible steering wheel setup? I was planning on buying the official wireless one but, the one thing that irritates me about the official wireless one is it doesn't spin more than one rotation like a real steering wheel does. Any recommendations? I would like force feedback.
im trying to get my music on there now
protein powder
white silk dress
#2 pencils that never need to be sharpened.
This makes me seem like a very strange person.
But those pencils are awesome. I had to take a test that didn't allow mechanical pencils, and I hate dull pencils, so I found these weird eternally sharp pencils. My best guess as to how they work is that they're actually ballpoint pens with liquid graphite instead of ink.
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fascists
I kid you not.
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LSAT doesnt... I guess you could hide some sort of device inside the lead holder or something.
i suppose you could hide a small slip of paper inside the graphite stick chamber
years of engineering and math classes tell me this would amount to like one forumula for me
looking to buy some corduroys now that winter has come and I can't wear jeans to work
I can't figure out how it would allow you to cheat -- maybe it's more of a practical matter, like the scantron sheets can't read mechanical pencil lead?
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You can get HB and #2 mechanical pencils, identical leads to regular HB and #2s.
Its a cheating thing.
And actually, on that note, if it is one that can also be used with PS3 I'd appreciate that as well as I might have an interest in GT5.
Is there any real winner in terms of realism between GT5 and Forza 3? I have never played either, but played an old GT one time and Forza 1 and 2 for a few races each.
You uh... you smoke a lot of opium... do you?