David Hingtgen

No problems with Grace in that regard---she's older than she looks.

Heh, was wondering who'd post that. (I didn't know if it should go here or in the airplane vs thread) PS---that's about the slowest version of the Hornet around.

It's Namco. They make tons of DLC that no one wants (AC6), and make almost no DLC for stuff people do want (SC4). I'm still waiting for more Nightmare armor parts...

If real----who'd have suspected there'd be a group of Super Flankers in the game. Bet that they're bad guys. Probably invincible too, until the plot allows you to take one down.

Interesting--VFA-131 didn't have the bird-slicers last time I checked.

I'd buy a nice, new, small *TV* version in an instant. I still like the TV version better if for no other reason than a superior transformation/cruiser mode. It actually looks like a ship. DYRL version looks like battroid laying face-down.

8800 series is too low IMHO, GTX260/4870 are a decent step up. Not worth paying for as an upgrade from an 8800, but if you're starting from scratch---worth the extra money. Can they fit in a micro-ATX, or will standard ATX be required for them? (and any possible decent future graphics upgrade)

Just from looking at it I honestly thought it had been rendered a static mockup due to the mods, but apparently it actually does run. Nigh-impossible to see the screens in the full noon sun, but the left one actually displays the roof-mounted camera's view. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123154252

Just got back from the airshow. Saw A-10 demo from the car (took longer to get there than usual--extra crowded) Saw Harrier, talked to pilot, bought squadron patch. Climbed up Harrier to look into cockpit (first step's pretty high up). Sat in a Blackhawk. Watched Golden Knights. Watched Harrier demo. Watched Blue Angels. Lighting SUCKED this year for pics, everything's back-lit. Just a few of the decent ones, and a video. (the video looked a lot better before Photobucket did whatever it is they do--I had already converted it into FLV, but that wasn't enough for them apparently) Harrier yawing and sidling into a vertical landing:

I do like that list quite a bit overall, thanks much, just a few tweaks: 1. I'd prefer it not have an E8400, as that's what I have in mine! Purely a pointless envy thing, but the problem is E8200/8300s etc are harder to find, so that's why I was thinking E7600. Or maybe I can buy an E8600 and sell them my E8400 for their new PC. Though it is still true as it was a year ago when it cost more---the E8400 is about the best bang for the buck there is. 2. Case is bigger than preferred. Anything in the 16in by 16in range? 3. That seems a bit cheap for a 4870. I've always used nvidia cards, but I don't really have a preference (nor does who will actually be using the PC) (yes, I'm actually complaining about saving money there----graphics cards will show differences in quality easily IMHO, and shouldn't be skimped on) 4. Bit cheaper mobo? That seems fairly high-end for what's going to be put into it, and Gigabyte seems to have several other P45-based ones. 5. Powersupply is overkill IMHO, probably go with the 500w version of that one. PS----what's the most reliable, longest-lived hard drive one can get right now? That'd be the best for this PC. Assume it's going to be the PC's only drive, and it should last for many years.

Ok, got a new task----new PC for at most $1000, mainly just for surfing, but would like to play Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 decently on a fairly small screen (probably 17in). (yeah, it's hard to build to future specs, but take a guess). If it could still run those games ok without spending a grand, do so. Doesn't need much potential for upgradability nor future-proofing----only upgrade it's likely to ever get is graphics/RAM. It will never be overclocked at all, and will use the stock CPU and graphics coolers. I'm thinking GTX 260 and an E7600 to start? No idea what mobo, though I like Gigabyte's stuff. Oh yeah--should be a fairly small PC too. No Antec Solo/Sonata cases or anything. Should be a fairly simple case---it's not going to be out on display. (honestly, finding THAT has been the hardest thing so far--if you DON'T want a half-dozen fans and glowing transparent case sides there's not much choice---simple cases tend to be giant all-steel monsters) Exact parts may very well end up being "what combos are available that week at Newegg" (want to get everything from one place---Newegg or Tigerdirect)---or just buy a complete barebones kit from Tiger.

It's suprising how "bad" scanned faces can look, and how hand-sculpted can look "more accurate".

MP SS is 1/60. I'd take a Ransack comparison pic, but my TC is in pieces. (if the humidity was ever below 90% I could actually paint it and put it back together) A quick Wiki-check and measurement gives me 1/69 for Ransack based on wingspan.

If I had any real confidence in that July 1st ship date I'd probably order the Leader Jetfire. Anyways---saw Voyager "The Fallen" for the first time today. Also found Dlx Barricade and Mudflap---just 1 of each---what else comes in that case/wave? Surely they don't just pack those two with Chromia and Smokescreen as a case revision?

I'm using Avast!, and they're not false positives, (well at least 1 for sure was real) since Malware Bytes verified the hit.

New topic: My virus software has been going nuts lately-----*3* encounters/warnings in the last 18 hours or so of "ie frame" trojan or something similar from various sites. Always an html file itself that's infected. Can't find anything recent about it on the net. Did a bunch of sites get hacked or something? One was a site about cars, one a site about military jets, etc---very "normal/clean" sites that I have been to before.

Just read on a Camaro forum from someone who's seen an actual "Bumblebee package" Camaro (presumably the first one made): Standard striping. Not "accurized to match the movie". Thus, you can get far more accurate striping, cheaper, by going aftermarket. What a waste. (it does seem the insignia on the fenders are 3D, but you can buy pretty much the same things on Ebay)

Hmmmn. I still haven't ordered replacement shoulders for my Roy, been waiting for "improved" versions. Try getting some Max arms, or keep waiting/hoping for newer, better Roy arms in the future?

Shin--can the seats be removed from BB's arms? I keep asking, everyone keeps saying "maybe".

Nevermind torrent, need direct!

I'm currently running 32-bit XP SP3. What are the options (and pros/cons) for Win7?

Changing topics slightly---BioWare just announced specs for the PC version of Dragon Age. While I much prefer consoles in general, when it comes to RPGs etc, I often feel I miss out on all the mods etc that eventually come out on the PC, so I'm strongly thinking about getting Dragon Age for my PC. That said, I'm thinking about a cheap upgrade--memory: I have 4 DDR2 slots. Currently using 2 of them, with 1 gig of PC 6400 (800mhz) each, running an EPP at 4-4-4-12 timings. I could buy another 2 identical sticks, and have 4 gigs of 6400, for 35 bucks. Cheapest upgrade. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820145034 Or, I could buy 2, 2GB sticks of PC 8500 (1066hz) and replace the 6400. My motherboard should be well capable of running them at their 5-5-5-15 EPP. Most are 55-85+ bucks depending on which version/brand. My motherboard is 1600mhz FSB capable, which seems to be "recommended" for PC 8500. Plus my motherboard is very capable/accomodating of sending extra voltage to memory---one of the reasons I bought it, so no worries there. So---is PC8500 worth the extra expense, or is it so subtle it's not worth it? Also---what's the difference between Corsair's cheapest XMS2 PC8500, and their Dominator PC8500, besides price? Both seem to have 5-5-5-15 options. There's several other 4GB PC8500 options---how good is G-skill? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820231166 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820145215 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820104073 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820145214 (recommended video card is 512MB version of 8800GTS---which is slightly better than my 8800GT---but I figure slightly overclocking my 8800GT should be fine, if it's not up to snuff as-is----even spending over $150 won't give THAT big of an improvement--a new card is definitely not worth it at this point performance-wise nor price-wise) But I should up my RAM anyways for Windows7.

Presume said new PC is going to be far from top of the line, and be built using cheaper/popular components, for reasons of ease/compatibility. Will that help or hinder driver availability?

That brings up a question I had: Can you build a new PC and use Windows7 (for a while at least until it's actually released at retail) and nothing else? Or must you already have XP or Vista with which to add 7 onto? (I know when Vista first came out there was a lot of rigamarole with XP, add-ons, etc, including many people who had to install XP just to upgrade to Vista then uninstall XP...)

Ok, I'm lost. Why is the next YF-19 going to be called "Bird Of Prey"?