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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/29/2008 12:07:15 PM · #176

trevytrev (Trevor), do you know if the newer ones (assuming the stores carry new ones) have the same problem? I'm about ready to make the plunge, but I hate defective hardware.

buzzrock (Tim), I played & finished Psychonauts on PS2. I thought it was a bit childish, especially at first, then it got more interesting, but it sort of fell apart near the end, as if less care was taken with the final scenes. But worth a look, and some genuine weirdness in places.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

04/29/2008 12:38:28 PM · #177

Originally posted by trevytrev:

Everyone I know that has an x-box 360 as had the Red circle of death hardware failure including myself.

My failure was NOT the Red circle of death, it was simply an optical drive failure. I could still play games that were on the HD and still watch movies.

But, the rest of the process was just like you said, MS sent a box, I shipped off my Xbox and waited for what seemed like an eternity. When it came back, I did get a free month of Xbox Live Gold, so they at least tried to make up for it.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

04/29/2008 07:28:08 PM · #178

Okay I got My GTA4 ready for store pickup 2morrow--

Ive never seen a game get this many "perfect" review-- I cant wait to lpay

Whoever got it-- check out some multi player 2nite and tell me whats fun-- I have to work 2mor and wont be home until about 9:30'ish eastern..

Till then-- later...

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/29/2008 08:35:40 PM · #179

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by trevytrev:

Everyone I know that has an x-box 360 as had the Red circle of death hardware failure including myself.

My failure was NOT the Red circle of death, it was simply an optical drive failure. I could still play games that were on the HD and still watch movies.

But, the rest of the process was just like you said, MS sent a box, I shipped off my Xbox and waited for what seemed like an eternity. When it came back, I did get a free month of Xbox Live Gold, so they at least tried to make up for it.

Wow, no red circle. Funny side note, when I took the xbox to the local UPS store to ship it, I already had it packed in the box that microsoft supplied. I walked in the door and the guy behind the counter looks at me then the plain white box I had in my hand and he says "Red circle of death huh?" I asked him how he knew and he said that he will get on average 5 to 10 a day that he has to ship and he is used to the box now. He already had an address in his computer where it was to be shipped. That's pretty crazy!

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

04/29/2008 10:07:57 PM · #180

Originally posted by citymars:

trevytrev (Trevor), do you know if the newer ones (assuming the stores carry new ones) have the same problem? I'm about ready to make the plunge, but I hate defective hardware.

My XBox360 was built in Nov, 2007.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/29/2008 10:37:47 PM · #181

Originally posted by soup:

google xbox RROD

if mine died i'd likely buy a new one for the interim - while it was getting repaired ;}

Originally posted by citymars:
I've been reading about XBox 360 console (hardware) failures. Has anyone here had problems with their consoles?

I had a Launch Day Premium that RROD'd on me... I was in the middle of playing the Superbowl in Madden. I ran out and got me a core and slapped my harddisk on it and continued. Got my original back and got me another HD for the core. Great for when buddies come over and I don't want to play split screen or put 2-4 peeps in the den and have 2-4 in the living room choose system link and you are reaking havoc (requires 2 copies of whatever game you are playing).

The thing to remember with these things (Pray Station 3 included) is there is a lot of Processor power inside a small box. 360 has (3) Dual Cores and PS3 is like 9 Cells... Do not put em in a Stereo cabinet, Bookcase with no air flow etc... The power supply for the 360 is external, keep that thing in an open area by itself, keep it cool.

PS3 same thing. When it launched they had em stuffed in an enclosed kiosk in the stores...funniest thing I've ever seen, you could go into any store and there would be a crashed PS3 on display.

Note to those thinking of having two 360's. Get one of the 512M memory units. Keep your XBL account, and currently playing game saves on it. If you have XBL (gold) it can only be in one place at a time. Otherwise you will be constantly recovering you Gamertag when you switch between consoles.

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/29/2008 11:20:24 PM · #182

Originally posted by citymars:

trevytrev (Trevor), do you know if the newer ones (assuming the stores carry new ones) have the same problem? I'm about ready to make the plunge, but I hate defective hardware.

I am not sure but I think they figured it out and addressed the issue. From what I heard it was a matter of the xbox overheating and essentially melting the solder on the board thus causing problems. Now this is all from a buddy who claims he researched it and this is what he found, take it with a grain of salt and it could just be bullshit but he's a big tech nut. I will say that I played the crap out of my box before I had the problem. I can't guarantee that they have it fixed the issue but I would guess that they have since they have been losing their asses on replacing the hardware and paying for shipping.

My Manufacture date was May 06 or something, i can't remember since I no longer have that box.

Message edited by author 2008-04-29 23:21:01.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/30/2008 08:01:29 AM · #183

i read it had something to do with the type of solder used. they have regulations on the amount of lead and toxic chems that get used in electronics.

apparently the solder used was cracking under intense heat, where lead solder wouldn't.

//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_technical_problems

Originally posted by trevytrev:

Message edited by author 2008-04-30 08:03:08.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

04/30/2008 09:20:06 AM · #184

GTA4 is awesome..... I love the music!!!! And in the game I went on my first date and went bowling which is also pretty good in the game. Then I played darts with your cousin in the game which is good as well. The driving I like it alot its seems more real and the cars sound really well.

lol car jack a guy and watch him get mad and grab the door handle then hit the gas and he will hang on, if you want to be mean while he is hanging on hit your side of the car against another.

The controls are great I am just getting use to them cause I have been playing all the other GTA's on playstation, I find myself sometimes using the PS2's controls.

The resolution is amazing as well, so far I like the story line and the using the whole cell phone thing in the game.

BTW - have not tried multiplayer yet

Message edited by author 2008-04-30 09:21:18.

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

04/30/2008 10:54:34 AM · #185

GTA IV? I'm looking forward to finally playing Halo! :-)

Thanks, all, for the info on the hardware problems.

Bugzeye

04/30/2008 04:38:50 PM · #186

I have logged about 15 hours on GTA 4 mostly on live. The game is the best I have ever played. The driving is awesome, shooting is awesome, flying helicopters is very cool (especially at night) the story in the main game so far has been great, missions are pretty easy at first but that is normal for GTA games in the past so nothing new there. They have added some Tombraider type actions climbing and a new tumble roll.

I have played alot of team missions online which has been absolutely awesome. Except for when I hop into a car with someone who just cant drive. That is an easy way to die.

offline I have gotten about as far as

digitalpins. So far I love it and am really glad I made the effort to get it early vs waiting to hear what the rest of the world has to say about it, which I usually do.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

05/01/2008 07:29:18 PM · #187

Well somebody had to disagree, I guess its me--
GTA4 is fun, but its no where near a 10/10, or the best game Ive ever played..
This first thing that stands out is the driving, how can a title with Auto in it has such bad driving controls, seriously unless you putt around or have a straight line without any traffic, the cars are all over the damn road.. Second, the framerate drops down in some places, not enough to really affect gameplay, but its really noticeable..
The half press trigger to "Free Aim" Seems really clunky right now, but I'm sure Ill get used to that..

With all that said GTA4 is a blast to play, although I hail cabs now instead of driving when I can (alot of missions require you to drive).. The story seems good, and there are alot of funny moments, you just have to love crude humor, why else would you play the game if you didn't though--

And these are all just initial reactions-- I haven't played the game only but 5 hours or so, so I'm sure there are ton of funs things to come, but the driving will still be the same-- thats my biggest complaint--

Ive been a a date, went bowling, the mini game is cool, I still have to check out more bars, and get to Honkers, the side stuff like that is fun when you don't wanna do a mission.

I have't tried multi yet either..

Well off to play GTA4, lol-- It is a blast to play-- but no perfect game..

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

05/01/2008 08:27:57 PM · #188

just like the rest of the series - nothing i'm interested in.

seems like a stupid game IMO... and then there's the hype.

try mario kart wii ;}

Maverick

Nikon D200

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di for Nikon

05/01/2008 11:34:22 PM · #189

I just got GTA4 yesterday and got carded in the process = P (I'm 25 but apparently the clerk thought I was 16) Fun stuff.

05/06/2008 06:15:54 PM · #190

These GTA IV posters are all over the city:

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

05/09/2008 02:05:42 PM · #191

Here's another set:

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

05/09/2008 02:15:44 PM · #192

Maybe GTA4 spoilers.....

So far I love GTA4 I think its the best yet... I would give it a 10/10 just awesome. I have not beat it yet but I pretty well into the game, I used the computer in the cop car for the first time a couple of day ago and then last night I used it again and figure out how to do the cop missions and to catch the criminals, which is awesome, I love using the computer in the cop car.

lol anybody get ejected from the car....lol I was flying on a bridge and ran into something I hear screaming and I notice I am flying through the air...