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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 10:10:29 GMT -5
When I find a solid and reliable OS, I don't upgrade until I absolutely have to. I buy my computers used, so I don't ever get an OS until everyone and their mother has already been using it for a while. I clung to Windows 98 for ages before moving to XP, then to Windows 7 two years ago, and I'll stick with that, as well, until they stop providing updates and/or I need a new computer and have heard great things about Windows 10. Really, unless you're a PC gamer, what's the rush? Have you used Windows 8? If so, the rush is self-evident. In technical terms, Windows 8 sucks.
Just over a week until I get my Start menu back. 
I have never used Windows 8 because, first of all, it's too new for me at this point, and second off, I've heard the reviews. Whenever I need a new computer, I spend no more than $250 by going to ebay and looking for a used Dell (usually 3 or 4 years old) with a licensed OS loaded, the specs I want, and sold by a reputable dealer. Dells last for frickin' ever, so the only issues when buying are obsolescence and whether the seller has described the item accurately. I replace a computer roughly every three to four years, still come out spending far less than most folks do (especially when you factor in the cost of upgrading operating systems), have all the performance I need since I mostly surf the web and do basic things like basic photo editing, word processing and spreadsheets, and (best yet), working three years behind the current technology, I already know what Operating Systems are good and what Operating Systems are not before deciding what computer to go with. I've been doing this for ten years now, have gone through three desktops and two notebooks (I maintain one of each at all times), and have not had a single regret. |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 10:10:52 GMT -5
We don't dust my action figures and suchlike at all. Every couple of months, they take a nice bath in the kitchen sink with their good friend Dawn. Works like a charm. Cei-U! I summon the good soak! And you don't experience any paint loss? |
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Post by Cei-U! on Jul 21, 2015 10:15:51 GMT -5
We don't dust my action figures and suchlike at all. Every couple of months, they take a nice bath in the kitchen sink with their good friend Dawn. Works like a charm. Cei-U! I summon the good soak! And you don't experience any paint loss? Not so far. Of course you don't add the dishwishing liquid like you would for a load of dirty dishes. Just a drop or two. And let them air dry afterward. My stuff is all either PVC or painted lead, however, so I can't vouch for the effect on different materials. Cei-U! I summon the caveat! |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 10:19:22 GMT -5
And you don't experience any paint loss? Not so far. Of course you don't add the dishwishing liquid like you would for a load of dirty dishes. Just a drop or two. And let them air dry afterward. My stuff is all either PVC or painted lead, however, so I can't vouch for the effect on different materials. Cei-U! I summon the caveat! Most of my dusty displayed toys are robot toys with metal parts and painted finishes, or vehicles with complex parts, where water might get trapped, so I doubt this would work for them, but I just may try it on some of my dusty action figures. |
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jul 21, 2015 10:21:31 GMT -5
We don't dust my action figures and suchlike at all. Every couple of months, they take a nice bath in the kitchen sink with their good friend Dawn. Works like a charm. Cei-U! I summon the good soak! And you don't experience any paint loss? And you get all the water out? Some figures have hollow spaces, especially in their chests.
Somewhat related: when my brothers and I were kids, we had GI Joes and a creek that ran through the bottom of our yard. Obviously, the Joes spent a lot of time swimming. Unknown to us, they had an inner suspension system that held their arms, legs, head, and body together that consisted of elastic held together by a steel clip or link. Which rusted. Before long our GI Joes started looking like they'd thrown themselves on grenades. But thanks to my dad's repair skills and the elastic from several pairs of underwear, they were soon back on duty, though forbidden from swimming.
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 10:23:03 GMT -5
And you don't experience any paint loss? And you get all the water out? Some figures have hollow spaces, especially in their chests.
Somewhat related: when my brothers and I were kids, we had GI Joes and a creek that ran through the bottom of our yard. Obviously, the Joes spent a lot of time swimming. Unknown to us, they had an inner suspension system that held their arms, legs, head, and body together that consisted of elastic held together by a steel clip or link. Which rusted. Before long our GI Joes started looking like they'd thrown themselves on grenades. But thanks to my dad's repair skills and the elastic from several pairs of underwear, they were soon back on duty, though forbidden from swimming.
That was a common issue for my Joes even without the swimming  |
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Post by Cei-U! on Jul 21, 2015 10:26:44 GMT -5
And you don't experience any paint loss? And you get all the water out? Some figures have hollow spaces, especially in their chests. Never been a problem, but then none of my figurines are hollow (or posable). Cei-U! I summon the |
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jul 21, 2015 10:30:11 GMT -5
Have you used Windows 8? If so, the rush is self-evident. In technical terms, Windows 8 sucks.
Just over a week until I get my Start menu back.
I have never used Windows 8 because, first of all, it's too new for me at this point, and second off, I've heard the reviews. Whenever I need a new computer, I spend no more than $250 by going to ebay and looking for a used Dell (usually 3 or 4 years old) with a licensed OS loaded, the specs I want, and sold by a reputable dealer. Dells last for frickin' ever, so the only issues when buying are obsolescence and whether the seller has described the item accurately. I replace a computer roughly every three to four years, still come out spending far less than most folks do (especially when you factor in the cost of upgrading operating systems), have all the performance I need since I mostly surf the web and do basic things like basic photo editing, word processing and spreadsheets, and (best yet), working three years behind the current technology, I already know what Operating Systems are good and what Operating Systems are not before deciding what computer to go with. I've been doing this for ten years now, have gone through three desktops and two notebooks (I maintain one of each at all times), and have not had a single regret. Dells are indeed good computers. They're what I work with exclusively at work. I'm glad your computer experiences have worked out well for you.
My current laptop is the first new one I've ever gotten. Previous ones were old hand-me-downs from various sources. Last year we got a tax refund for the first time in several years so we treated ourselves. We got a Samsung Galaxy tablet for my wife and an HP widescreen laptop with a touchscreen for me. The laptop wasn't that expensive, around $500 and I love it, but it came with Windows 8 which I've grown to loathe. If I had Windows 7 on it (which is also what I use at work), I would be in no hurry to upgrade either. So, as it is, I can't wait for 10.
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Post by DE Sinclair on Jul 21, 2015 10:32:11 GMT -5
And you get all the water out? Some figures have hollow spaces, especially in their chests. Never been a problem, but then none of my figurines are hollow (or posable). Cei-U! I summon the Summon what?!? Good grief man, don't leave us hanging. We look forward to your "summonings".  |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 10:34:02 GMT -5
I have never used Windows 8 because, first of all, it's too new for me at this point, and second off, I've heard the reviews. Whenever I need a new computer, I spend no more than $250 by going to ebay and looking for a used Dell (usually 3 or 4 years old) with a licensed OS loaded, the specs I want, and sold by a reputable dealer. Dells last for frickin' ever, so the only issues when buying are obsolescence and whether the seller has described the item accurately. I replace a computer roughly every three to four years, still come out spending far less than most folks do (especially when you factor in the cost of upgrading operating systems), have all the performance I need since I mostly surf the web and do basic things like basic photo editing, word processing and spreadsheets, and (best yet), working three years behind the current technology, I already know what Operating Systems are good and what Operating Systems are not before deciding what computer to go with. I've been doing this for ten years now, have gone through three desktops and two notebooks (I maintain one of each at all times), and have not had a single regret. Dells are indeed good computers. They're what I work with exclusively at work. I'm glad your computer experiences have worked out well for you.
My current laptop is the first new one I've ever gotten. Previous ones were old hand-me-downs from various sources. Last year we got a tax refund for the first time in several years so we treated ourselves. We got a Samsung Galaxy tablet for my wife and an HP widescreen laptop with a touchscreen for me. The laptop wasn't that expensive, around $500 and I love it, but it came with Windows 8 which I've grown to loathe. If I had Windows 7 on it (which is also what I use at work), I would be in no hurry to upgrade either. So, as it is, I can't wait for 10.
I feel your pain. My mother bought a computer loaded with Vista a few years back, and I'm her go-to IT guy  |
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Post by Randle-El on Jul 21, 2015 11:22:18 GMT -5
Have you used Windows 8? If so, the rush is self-evident. In technical terms, Windows 8 sucks.
Just over a week until I get my Start menu back.
I have never used Windows 8 because, first of all, it's too new for me at this point, and second off, I've heard the reviews. Whenever I need a new computer, I spend no more than $250 by going to ebay and looking for a used Dell (usually 3 or 4 years old) with a licensed OS loaded, the specs I want, and sold by a reputable dealer. Dells last for frickin' ever, so the only issues when buying are obsolescence and whether the seller has described the item accurately. I replace a computer roughly every three to four years, still come out spending far less than most folks do (especially when you factor in the cost of upgrading operating systems), have all the performance I need since I mostly surf the web and do basic things like basic photo editing, word processing and spreadsheets, and (best yet), working three years behind the current technology, I already know what Operating Systems are good and what Operating Systems are not before deciding what computer to go with. I've been doing this for ten years now, have gone through three desktops and two notebooks (I maintain one of each at all times), and have not had a single regret. More money to spend on comics? |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 11:25:35 GMT -5
I have never used Windows 8 because, first of all, it's too new for me at this point, and second off, I've heard the reviews. Whenever I need a new computer, I spend no more than $250 by going to ebay and looking for a used Dell (usually 3 or 4 years old) with a licensed OS loaded, the specs I want, and sold by a reputable dealer. Dells last for frickin' ever, so the only issues when buying are obsolescence and whether the seller has described the item accurately. I replace a computer roughly every three to four years, still come out spending far less than most folks do (especially when you factor in the cost of upgrading operating systems), have all the performance I need since I mostly surf the web and do basic things like basic photo editing, word processing and spreadsheets, and (best yet), working three years behind the current technology, I already know what Operating Systems are good and what Operating Systems are not before deciding what computer to go with. I've been doing this for ten years now, have gone through three desktops and two notebooks (I maintain one of each at all times), and have not had a single regret. More money to spend on comics? You jest, but I try to save smartly where I can so that I don't feel bad when treating myself to a comic, toy, or night out with the fam. I can't tell you, for example, what substituting Netflix for Cable has done for our disposable income. Fortunately, the only sport I care about is baseball, and I prefer to listen to it on the radio I'm thrifty where I can be, and loose with my money where I know I'll enjoy it most |
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Post by Cei-U! on Jul 21, 2015 11:42:36 GMT -5
Never been a problem, but then none of my figurines are hollow (or posable). Cei-U! I summon the Summon what?!? Good grief man, don't leave us hanging. We look forward to your "summonings". Oops. Cei-U! I summon the "D'oh!" |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 21, 2015 11:53:27 GMT -5
Summon what?!? Good grief man, don't leave us hanging. We look forward to your "summonings". Oops. Cei-U! I summon the "D'oh!"I honestly thought you'd left the space on purpose since we'd just been discussing hollow cavities in toys. You should have kept your mouth shut; I thought it was brilliant |
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Post by Cei-U! on Jul 21, 2015 12:05:28 GMT -5
I wish I was that clever. Sigh.
Cei-U!
I summon the missed opportunity!
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