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« on: November 02, 2005, 02:36:57 AM » |
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 Yes, I finally have Internet at home!!! I had dial up for free that crashed, and for the past two months, I have had no sort of internet, except for at work. Well, we just got DSL last night, and now have fast good internet service to help me with all those eBay auctions  Also, since we have it at home now, my husband may end up visiting this sit under my ID...........  Maybe he should get his own........ Anyway, I am so excited, I just wanted to share the news!! 
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Sharon
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2005, 02:39:26 AM » |
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Congratulations Fast internet is such a joy after dial up. Does this mean you got your new computer? |
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rns91294
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2005, 02:45:00 AM » |
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Ah Sharon, wishful thinking, but thanks for remembering. The answer is....No :'( When our Internet crashed, and I kept calling my sister to have her bid on things for me, I realized I needed good internet and fast. Plus, it is nice to be able to use the phone at the same time. My husband just asked me today if we still needed a new PC now that we got the internet working correctly, and I reminded him that the game he bought me last year for Christmas is not compatible with our PC, so yes, I still need a new one. Not to mention, other games I wanted to pick up are not compatible as well...... I have been saving for a new one though, but for now, I am just happy to have better internet  |
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EmmasOneandOnly
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« Reply #3 on: November 02, 2005, 02:54:57 AM » |
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I know, dont you just love sitting there on the internet while someone is on the phone  |
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Roz
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« Reply #4 on: November 02, 2005, 02:56:24 AM » |
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Oh no - does this mean that we have more competition from bidding ARGH Welcome to the fast net-world |
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« Reply #5 on: November 02, 2005, 02:59:49 AM » |
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Yes Roz, in fact, I said to my husband last night, that we will never lose an auction again  Of course, we all know that there are others who will always bid more than I go. Half the problem befpre was having to guess how much time I needed to place a bid in order to do it in the last seconds. Normally, there was always enough time left for someone to outbid me. Things may change  It is just great. Especially because I can be on the phone while my husband is looking something up!!! To me, this is worth every penny. And we got DSL's slower service, but it is so fast, I can not imagine what their faster service would be like......I need to check my bill and make sure they set me up for the right one. lol. |
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Sharon
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« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2005, 03:00:32 AM » |
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[I reminded him that the game he bought me last year for Christmas is not compatible with our PC, so yes, I still need a new one I just love that we have our PC priorities right The only time I get a new PC is to play a new game Other people go into a shop and ask if it has this mega thingy or that pixel wotsit. We just say 'Can it play Harry Potter' |
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2005, 03:02:56 AM » |
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I just love that we have our PC priorities right The only time I get a new PC is to play a new game Other people go into a shop and ask if it has this mega thingy or that pixel wotsit. We just say 'Can it play Harry Potter' How true. As this is the only reason I need a new PC Although, Harry Potter gets played on the PS2 with the TV. But I love Zoo Tycoon, Zoo Empire, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc, and my PC doesn't allow me to play the new versions. And a new one called "The Movies" is coming out soon too that I just have to own. I will admit, I know a lot more about computers now than I ever did before. I can actually go to a store and sound like I know what I am talking about, even though I really don't  |
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2005, 03:28:20 AM » |
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Oh wow. Glad to hear everything is working out for you!
I remember the good old days of the 14.4 modem. Webpages were certainly MUCH less picture intensive, and I remember sitting and waiting as images would slowly....slowly.......slowly load. I'll never forget the good old dialtone signal either.....(pine)
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EmmasOneandOnly
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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2005, 03:33:32 AM » |
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And a new one called "The Movies" is coming out soon too that I just have to own.
I know, me and my mom have to upgrade are PC for that one too |
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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2005, 03:39:43 AM » |
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Mke, do you know the specifications for the Movies? I have been looking, but can not seem to find them.... I want to know the required RAM and graphic card and all.
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2005, 03:44:19 AM » |
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YEAH!!!! I'm so glad for you!!!! Some of us still have to listen to that old dial tone!!  Looks like I'll be the last one to ever get DSL!!!  I live outside city limits where cable services are not available yet!!! I once called a local company to see if service was available here yet and they told me that I live on the wrong side of the road!!!! I told them they need to look again!! About 90% of the homes are on my side of the road!!!! |
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« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2005, 03:47:59 AM » |
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Oh No!!! I was going to tell you that for a low monthly payment, it is well worth it, but if it is not available for you.....that just sucks! I thought I was the last one listening to that dial tone!
Although as far as cell phones go, I till have the old original Nokia....
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« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2005, 03:51:22 AM » |
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Mke, do you know the specifications for the Movies? I have been looking, but can not seem to find them.... I want to know the required RAM and graphic card and all.
Not yet, still looking as well. We may have some luck Sara, the games come out the same day Harry Potter does |
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« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2005, 03:58:22 AM » |
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We may have some luck Sara, the games come out the same day Harry Potter does
Which is why I am confused no one listed the system requirements yet. See Mike, even more in common here.... |
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« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2005, 03:59:44 AM » |
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LOL, I'm sure a gaming site like IGN or Gamespot has something on it. I'll check
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« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2005, 05:02:10 AM » |
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WOOHOO! Congratulations on getting DSL at home!!! Welcome to the wonderous experiences that DSL offers We got DSL earlier this year, and we have a Wireless Network that allows three of our computers to be using the DSL line at the same time ... there not much difference when all three of us are on (unless something big is being downloaded) ... one of us could even be on the phone It's GREAT! I hope you continue to enjoy it for some time |
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emmafan
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« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2005, 09:06:49 AM » |
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You guys will have to post in the games section your opinions on The Movies after you have played through it. I have been really interested in this one for awhile, but still have my reservations. From what I understand, the developers were almost done with the game over a year ago, and then took it and retooled the interface to allow more point and click interaction. But this could be a good one if they do it just right.
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« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2005, 09:20:54 AM » |
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Congrats on joining us with DSL Hope your e-Bay auctions and bidding increases now |
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rns91294
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« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2005, 10:07:54 AM » |
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Thanks! I too hope my auction wins increase...just got to keep an eye on that bank account And if my PC can support "The Movies", I will definitely post my review in the games section |
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