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Right, a top of the line laptop could work for OmegaD3k. Call me cheap, but I'd never spend more money on a laptop to get 'desktop performance.' As you said, it'd be cheaper to go the desktop route...which is why I said I'd stay away from laptops. I probably shouldn't have been so biased towards desktop PCs. It never hurts to have more options.

I generally visit TomsHardware.com and AnandTech.com for information on parts. For what you want I'd stay away from laptops. You can't go wrong with a dual/quad-core CPU, at least 2GB of DDR2 RAM or better, a 500 watt PSU should be sufficient, and SATA II HDDs. As for video cards.... If you're going to go down the nVidia route, I'd at least get a 8600 GTS or better. If ATI...the equivalent to the 8600 GTS at least.... You may want to look at the ATI Radeon HD 4850. My two cents.

I prefer to watch subs over dubs. There's only been a few times where I thought the dubs were a lot better than the original voice acting. Take DBZ for instance...Goku's voice just sounds off-kilter in my opinion; his voice sounds so much better dubbed. There have been a few other dubs that I have enjoyed though...like Ninja Scroll, GitS: SAC, and Cowboy Bebop to name a few. In the end though, I'll still prefer subs over dubs. ...It's not like I can't pause or rewatch a show in case I missed something.

Ah, okay. I was getting the impression that this mode was required with some sources, like music, to hear sound from all four speakers. Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for the replies in regards to the Quad-Core/9800 GTX+ question(s). I have another question (or two) now. I'm looking to replace my 4.1 Altec Lansing computer speakers...but I'm not sure what to get. I'm looking for either 5.1 or 7.1 and spending no more than $200. I was browsing Newegg for speakers, sorting by best ratings, and I've come across some Logitech X-530/540 5.1 speakers for a good price. However, I keep reading about this "Matrix Mode" that "creates 5.1 surround sound from 2-channel stereo sound sources such as music or legacy games," with mixed reviews. Apparently it's supposed to be used for certain sources...otherwise everything sounds horrible. It's really confusing the hell out of me. Does this mean that I'll need this mode enabled to hear music/movies/games from all of the speakers, even though my card supports up to 6.1 channels? I can't seem to find much information about it on the web.... With my current speakers...I don't need any kind of "Matrix Mode-esque" feature to hear sound from all four speakers...regardless of source. ...Would you guys have any recommendations for speakers? Thanks!

I'm with the other Guld Goa Bowman's in this thread. Micheal's was tragic...but I wouldn't say "gar."

What are your system's specs if you don't mind me asking? Do you happen to play Supreme Commander by any chance? I ask cause I really enjoy playing it...but my Core 2 Duo 6420 and GeForce 8600 GTS struggle to play it when I increase the amount of units per player (my machine can only handle 500 per player). I'm starting to wonder if going to a Quad Core and the 9800 GTX+ will enable me to have more units.... The more units out there the more chaos there is...the more fun I have.

I have nothing really to add to this thread in this post. But someone tried adding me as a friend a while back and I declined...I don't recall the user name...but I didn't (and still don't) know who it was and if it was someone on this board (I didn't think to check this thread), I apologize. Just wanted to get that out of my system...call me crazy for being concerned over nothing.

Am I really one of the few who actually prefers May'n's version of "What 'Bout My Star?" over Megumi's? All I keep reading about is how Ranka's version is preferred over Sheryl's version. Bleh. I don't know about the rest of you, but out of "What 'Bout My Star?," "Diamond Crevasse," "9PM at Sagittarius! Don't be late!," "Triangler," and "Aimo"...I just can't seem to get enough of Sheryl's version of "What 'Bout My Star?" I listen to Sheryl's version of that song (on a regular basis) more so than I do any of the other songs. Not saying that the other tracks aren't great...cause they are! ...But I digress.... This is how I rank the vocal tracks thus far: What 'Bout My Star? - May'n Aimo Diamond Crevasse 9PM at Sagittarius! Don't be late! What 'Bout My Star? - Megumi Triangler As for the BGM...I'm waiting for more track listings. I cannot wait for the rest of the BGM tracks to be released on CD!!! As for Yoko Kanno. As others have stated, I too believe she deserves some credit! Despite the said similarities in that one YouTube video, she still does amazing work! Yoko Kanno comes in a close second, behind Shiro Sagisu, as far as my favorite composers are concerned. Also, as Gubaba mentioned...Macross is very fortunate to have the composers and artists it has had...which I am very thankful for as well. Hell, if it weren't for some of the music found in Macross...my love of Macross would probably be to a lesser degree. As someone else also mentioned...IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A MACROSS FAN! ...If only the SDF would actually crash land on earth.... =(

Well...I for one like the Robotech OP much better than I do the Macross TV OP. The latter is a little too dramatic for me. I also love "Broken Heart" by Ulpio Minucci, "Desolation," "Love Themes," "Roy Fokker's Theme," "Reconstruction Blues," and "Private Time." I think all of those are wonderful and absolutely fantastic. ...Then you have, from Macross, "Violin of Tears," "Melody of Sorrow," "Dogfighter," and "Stardust Memory"...and three other nameless tracks (26, 30, 42 from disc 3) that are absolutely beautiful as well. If you were to compare "Broken Heart" to "Violin of Tears"...the latter seems to evoke more out of me than the former does. "Dogfighter" just kills "Battle Stations" in my opinion. I used to like the Robotech BGM better than I did the Macross BGM...but now I'm on the fence about it. Both have their pros and cons I think. I wouldn't mind seeing both BGMs on Macross TV.... If all of the Robotech titles, that I listed above, were on Macross TV...I'd be more in love with Macross TV than I am now. As for the vocals...I prefer Minmay's songs over Minmei's....or Mari Iijima over Reba West.... HOWEVER, I do like Minmei's "To Be In Love"...call me crazy...but I do like it. My two cents.

How long can one view a rental on XBox Live? I've never rented anything from there.

I saw the movie late Sunday night. I must say, it's an absolutely stunning movie! I'd probably have to agree with Fort Max about it being a masterpiece of our time. It's easily a top five favorite of mine...probably second only to The Fifth Element. It would have been nice if Two-Face had more screen time...tis the only minutiae gripe I have with the movie. Other than that, it was solid! I cannot wait to see it again! Edited for grammar.

Question for you all. I believe that I know the answer...but I'm not entirely positive. My HDTV will not accept a 1080p signal over component; the best it will do over component is 1080i. My question is in regards to my Xbox 360. Since I have a first generation Xbox 360...HDMI is out of the picture. So, my question is: will I get better results setting my 360's display to 720p rather than 1080i? Or would I get better results setting it to 1080i? I should add that my HDTV is a 1080p LCD. I'm thinking that it would better for my TV to upscale a progressive signal rather than deal with an interlaced signal. Am I right in my assumption? Thanks!

For you maybe...perhaps not for Alto.

I guess it would help if I did a little more research.... Thanks Azrael. Edit: I'm guessing HMV is where everyone is going to as well?

Don't quote me on this, but I don't think you'd get the extras...just the movie. Also, I highly doubt the encodes aren't compressed...and are probably lossy and not lossless...so I doubt the quality will be the same as on a Blu-Ray disc. Again...I wouldn't quote me on any of that. My two cents.

So if I'm living in the States, where would be the best place to go for this? Also, any possibility on picking up the first two since I didn't pre-subscribe? Thanks. Edit: I've checked HMV but I have no clue if they'll deliver to the States...don't see why they wouldn't though.

I have yet to see episode 14 and 15 (and won't be able to for another 4 days at least)...but I have been reading some of the spoilers. I have a question for you guys who have seen episode 15 though.... Thanks!

Can you really blame them though?

ruskiiVFaussie, you're not the only one. There's one scene in Macross II, it's the part where Ishtar starts to sing the song of the Alus ("Anata o kanjite-iru - Mia Santi Ren" off of Macross II OST Vol. 2...track 17).... Well, everytime I see that scene I get goosebumps. Hiroko Kasahara's a cappella is just beautiful...and with the images of Hibiki breaking down in front of the camera...the Macross discharging the energy...the shots of Silvie and Exxegran and then of Ingues, after the Macross discharges. It gives me the feeling that the Macross is humanities' last hope and Ingues knows it...it's chilling. Despite the Macross being blown apart...I love how Macross II ends. The message is powerful if you ask me.... Love conquers all...it's what will win the war and bring peace, not some (awesome) ultimate destructive weapon. Anyway...there are a lot of other scenes, from other Macross series, where I get the chills and goosebumps...but that one scene sticks out the most for me. I'm glad to see that Frontier is bringing in more fans! Macross truly is an epic anime. After I rediscovered Robotech I went looking online for more information. I soon found Alt.Fan.Macross online and Macross II at a local BlockBuster. I "saw the light" and I've been more in love ever since. Amen.

Bah, had I known you were finally working on a Macross II section I would have done what I could to help. I guess it would help if I checked this thread more than I do. I'm glad to see a Macross II section up though! Nice work guys! Thanks!

I don't know about you, but I wouldn't have the patience to wait till Frontier ended. I would be more impatient, waiting for the series to finally end so I could enjoy it in one sitting, than I am now waiting for "next week's airing." The show is like crack for crack addicts...only it's Macross for Macross addicts. I dunno how you could deny yourself the pleasures of watching it right now. Hell...I'm visiting my mother right now, for two weeks, and she only has dialup...so watching episodes 14 and 15 are out of the question...till I get back home that is...and it's driving me bonkers. One way or another, you're going to be waiting regardless. I'd just rather wait a week each time rather than (at least) 6+ months.

If this game is as good as everyone (including myself) hopes it is...then I'll definitely be buying it and a PSP as soon as this game comes out. My only hope is that they include "Dogfighter" and track 42 off Disc 3 (the complete collection). Those two songs would be the icing on the cake for me.

That's pretty much everything I've ever wanted in a Macross game. Though I'd want up to 32 players at a time, 1000km maps. Lets not forget the ability to change modes at will and not be forced into certain modes at certain times.

Try this next time.... http ://www.google.com/translate_c?langpair=zh%7Cen&u=http://www.MacrossWorld.com/ See if that helps!