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2 New Computers (well actually 3)

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on Saturday, 20th September, 2008
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Since I last posted a long while ago it seems, I have acquired 2 new computers, but the household has 3 new machines.

I have got a HP 2133 Mini-Note:-

  • 1.2Ghz Processor
  • 2Gb RAM (upgraded from 1Gb it came with)
  • 120Gb Hard disk
  • 8.9″ Screen
  • Built-in Wifi, 2x USB2.0 ports, ExpressCard54 Slot, SD/SDHC Card slot
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • 3 Mobile network dongle
HP 2133 Mini-Note

HP 2133 Mini-Note

Also I now have a computer from my Uncle who passed away earlier this year:-

  • Lian Li PC-69 Case
  • AMD Sempron 3000+ @ 2GHz
  • 1536Mb Ram (3x 512Mb)
  • 2x Sony DVD/CD RW Drives
  • 2x 160 SATA drives (in Mirrored RAID array)
  • Windows XP Professional
  • 19″ Iiyama monitor
Lian Li PC-69 Case

Lian Li PC-69 Case

Finally the 3rd Computer, my mum got a Flat Screen iMac. It’s her computer, so not publishing more info on it.

July Update

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on Wednesday, 16th July, 2008
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Not got a great deal to specifically right about, but thought I would write about a few different things here.

Firstly, my friend jw has started a blog jw³ otherwise known as “jw’s cube on this interweb thing…”. Welcome to the world of Blogging jw.

Also made a few changes to my blog.

  • Twitter Feed added
  • Debt Free Countdown updated
  • Updated Wordpress to version 2.6

Will be adding some photos soon from my short trip to Isle of Wight. Don’t think I took many, but I had fun drinking 3 out of 4 evenings with my Dad. I came back early as the day I was planning to return there was torrential rain. Glad I left early.

I know this is short, but hopefully next post will be a bit longer.

Ways to avoid debt

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on Saturday, 10th May, 2008
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As I come to the end of over 7 years of paying back money on debts, I thought I would make a list of ways to avoid problems as a reminder for me and maybe others who read this.

  • Do Not use Credit Cards
    • Possibly get a pre-pay one
  • Do Not get Personal Loans without a goal
    • Buying a Car for example fine, but just to have money or to clear debt no.
  • Do Not have an overdraft
    • Especially, do not live in your overdraft
  • Do Not use check cashing services
    • The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) could be near 1,500% mark (not a typo)
  • Start a saving account, maybe an ISA
  • Pay for things with Cash
    • This is also a way to avoid problems with possible credit card fraud

I may add more items to this in the future, and please feel free to add your tips.

I want to avoid future debt.

Slingbox, the best Gadget ever

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on Tuesday, 29th April, 2008
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Slingbox ClassicThat may seem to be a big statement, and I have only had the Slingbox a week or two and wouldn’t want to get rid of it now.

So what is the Slingbox?? It’s a device that can stream your TV over local network and the internet, even on a PDA or phone (mobile software costs £20 currently).

Cable or Satellite boxes?? No problem.
DVD, Video, Hardisk Players/Recorders?? No problem.
Digital TV?? No problem. (not on Solo)
High Definition TV?? No Problem. (not on Classic)

Why did I choose the Slingbox?? I purchased a Video Sender prior to this and as operated on 2.4GHz interence was caused by my Wifi. Also couldn’t change channels as VirginMedia (ex-Telewest) remote uses IRDA signals.

It soon went back to the shop I purchased it from and eBayed a Buy-It-Now Slingbox Classic for £75.00. Bargain.

The photo is of my Slingbox in situ with a DVD temporarily above it to show it’s size.

I currently have a Cable Box and DVD player connected (although one cable for sound has to be manually changed if I switch via the software), and a Digital TV freeview antenna.

If you have local network at home, Cat5 or Wifi, I would advise to look at the Slingbox as a seriously cool Gadget. Visit the Slingmedia home page www.slingmedia.com.

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