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    Graeme
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    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

    And an hour later… 😉

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      Peter
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 6 Mar 2010

      I've got a brand new computer, a pretty awesome one at that, but I hate not feeling familiar with it.

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        Finkster
        見習いボス
        Joined: 14 Mar 2013

        ^ I bought me an additional notebook a few months ago … till today, I was to lazy to activate the new 'purchase'.

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          BloodnThunder
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 20 May 2015

          All of my favorite IH items are too warm for consistent wear in the summer.

          IG: Shadesofindig0

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            Finkster
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 Mar 2013

            ^ so true … and I'm happy, that we have end of August  🙂

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              Graeme
              啓蒙家
              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

              Over the last twelve months the seasons for me have been Autumn, Winter, Late Summer, Autumn, Winter. I think that I've been suffering from the mother of all SAD because of it.

              On the upside, my UHRs have been getting heavy rotation! 😛

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                GingerMagician
                Joined: 27 Oct 2012

                Ok, so my TV has gone kaput and I'm in the market for a new one.  Around 40", so not some monstrous room-filler.

                Is it worth spending the extra to get 4K Ultra HD compatibility?  Obviously the screen-size isn't going to be enormous, so are the extra pixels going to be dead money?  If not, how much content are we likely to see imminently that can take advantage of the increased resolution (I'm in the UK and am on the BT/YouView service).

                In terms of kit, I'll be hooking it up to a blu-ray player an Xbox 360 (which get played pretty rarely, though MGS V has me tempted…)

                Any recommendations?

                Simon

                @Megatron1505:

                > You're not even bloody ginger  >:(

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                  Graeme
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                  Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                  Ivan Glasenberg had a bad day. He lost $500 million, and is down nearly $6 billion since the middle of last year.

                  Before you feel too sorry for him, he's still worth $1.4 billion! 😉

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                    Graeme
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                    Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                    @GingerMagician I'm not sure how worthwhile 4K is at this stage. I think it's still in the process of being standardised, and it'd be like buying a HD TV when they first came out, in that the specs might change.

                    That said, there are an increasing number of sets that do UHD, so you might get it for a relatively small premium.

                    I had an enormous Samsung flat panel when I was back in the UK, and that worked well, but the UI was a bit clunky. I'd be happy to get another one. I do like the design of their Serif TV that's coming soon.

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                      GingerMagician
                      Joined: 27 Oct 2012

                      Thanks for the reply @Graeme - have pretty much decided that the difference is better invested in a decent soundbar.

                      Simon

                      @Megatron1505:

                      > You're not even bloody ginger  >:(

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        @GingerMagician:

                        Thanks for the reply @Graeme - have pretty much decided that the difference is better invested in a decent pair of new boots

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Graeme
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                          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                          A pair of boots will last longer than a sound bar. 😛

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                            jdl1279
                            Joined: 3 Jan 2014

                            Spilling oil down the front of denim less than a week after a wash

                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                              BloodnThunder
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                              Joined: 20 May 2015

                              MacBook Pro has a hardware fail.  Have not had a (personal) computer for over a week.  I now read books in the evening.  I'm living in the dark ages.

                              IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                louisbosco
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                                Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                @BloodnThunder which MBP is it? if it was the early 2011 ones or so, i believe there is a recall program in which i had my logic board replaced.

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                  BloodnThunder
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                                  Joined: 20 May 2015

                                  @louisbosco yep that's around when I picked mine up.  Thanks for the info.  I'll definitely ask about that if it's not mentioned when I take it into Apple this weekend.

                                  IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                    louisbosco
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                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    @BloodnThunder no worries mate. and i'm sorry. i may not have specified clearly, but they were 15in and 17in models.

                                    http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/widespread-2011-macbook-pro-failures-petition-lawsuit-repair-programme-3497935/

                                    here's a link. google macbook pro logic board and there can be quite a few articles about it.

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                    • Harvey Specter
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                                      MastersOfDeath
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 11 May 2011

                                      @BloodnThunder , @louisbosco - just had mine done under the scheme too. but it does finish feb 2016. 15" late 2011 - scrambled graphics then shut down before getting to desktop , then red tint to whole screen. they'll run diagnostic check in the store. nice to leave the shop without giving them any more of my money.
                                      if you can, make sure you back up (if you have access to another mac with firewire you can boot in to target mode).

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                                        BloodnThunder
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                                        Joined: 20 May 2015

                                        Definitely crossing my fingers that the issue is related to this bit of hardware.  If not…..  I expect to spend more money than I want to.

                                        IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                          Peter
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                                          Joined: 6 Mar 2010

                                          I feel you @BloodnThunder - my computer gave up late this summer. I know it's just a computer, but it's fucking shit to not have a computer when you're living alone haha. Didn't enjoy having to buy a new one. Well, it's awesome and I can game again but it sure as hell wasn't "in the budget". I've got my fingers crossed for you as well!

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