I find it kind of funny that the last time I have ever posted on my page described my then "new" computer. I accidentally yanked the power cord one day and cracked the screen. Now the screen is not even visible without a separate monitor. After a while the fan started to fail and now it sounds like a jet engine on crack that typically overheats before any program could push the core duo processor to its limits. Now it requires a separate fan, not that turning the laptop into a "desktop" is a bad thing because mainly there is no such thing as battery power anymore. A few keys are missing and some don't even come back up once they are pressed (mainly the 'a', 's', "shift", and "tab. You know, the most important ones).
But all is well. I have transferred to light side of the force. I just recently sucked up the massive amount of money and purchased a macbook pro, and shall I say nerd-gasm. I know, I know, macs are not really gaming machines. But I am willing to put that to the test. Chances are the only games worth playing are developed for a mac minus Microsoft games (I want Modern Warfare). I could alway duel-boot, but why would I want to ruin this beautiful creation. I have been formulating a plan to install windows on an SD card and run parallel (in the making).
I got the new 15" with the I5 processor, I wish it was the I7 with more video memory, hard drive space, and optional higher resolution; but I couldn't justifying forking over an additional $700.00 on top my initial $1700.00. I wish it was cheaper, but at this point I really want to believe I will get what I pay for.

Current Game Drolling: Starcraft II, WOW Cataclysm, Civ V, Doom 4, and Diablo III.

Yea, so my computer just kicks ass. It does. That is a fact. At the moment, that is at 10:58 08/21/06 (I just typed that with my number pad :D ), I am currently 1. installing Quake 4 2. Listening to music on Itunes 3. Updating my IPod 4. 4. Browsing the web using wireless ( that's not mine) 5. Installing the most current patch for Quake 6. Doing all of this using two monitors. And what's that... my processor is not even budging. It is telling me right now "Bring it!!!" Even the great Emilio can't do as much as this processor can.

Take that Hillary Clinton:wink:

So I got a computer and it kicks ass. It is definitely a lot more nicer than my old desktop. It is the HP Pavilion dv8000t CTO NB. Here are some of the specs.

- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
(VISTA upgradeable, what a joke!!!)
- Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2500 (2.0 GHz)
(These duo processors are hot.)
- 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050)
(A little Glossy, but hotà THE RATIO)
- 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7600
(Much more nicer than my old 128MB on my Desk Top)
- 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
(Could be better)
- 100 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
(I think I am going to by an external*)
- LightScribe Super Multi w/DL
(Whatever)
- Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
- HP ExpressCard Analog TV Tuner w/remote control
(haven’t really had a chance to abuse this yet, and probably won’t)
- 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
(hasn’t died yet?)
- Microsoft(R) Works/Money
(Software should be FREE)
- HP Mobile Remote Control
(This thing is nice)

The keyboard is really nice with the number pad on the right, and the Quickplay is still in the labs… I freaking love wireless Ethernet laptops; it’s a new concept for me. I have been a desk top user since I was a little sperm. I give this/my laptop a 9.2 stars out of 10. My negatives are 1. The speakers, but you can’t expect a 7.1 Dolby Digital surround system. And 2. The screen is too reflective.

* My next purchase is going to be some kind of an external hard drive. Either some kind of factory external that is around 160GB 7200 rpm, or I will make my own with some laptop internal hard drive and some kind of case, but this might not have as much space as I would prefer, and it also might overheat. On the plus side it will be cheaper and smaller 

The time has come, where my personal computer is out dated, and just annoying.  I figured within the next couple of weeks, I will be purchasing a new computer.  One that will fit my needs.  This is a big life changing choice of mine.  Larger than a carrier, a place to live, or even having a relationship.  Well maybe not the relationship, but getting a new computer is a big deal to me. 

My Needs List from HELL

Laptop Computer - around $1400 ($50ish a month)

Intel Core Duo processor (1.83GHz/667MHz or better)

1 GB RAM or better

120 GB Hard drive or better

256MB Video Card (What's the best???) something better?

Extras

17" display (More Pixels), TV Tuner Express card w/remote (needs XP Media Center),  anything snazy.

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I'm still researching.  So far I have been tied with HP dv8000t and the Dell XPS.  I also have been thinking about the Mac Book Pro; I get a killer student discount.