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MtnDon
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 18:54
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Well, I'm giving myself a Christmas present. A SSD (solid state drive) for my Win 7 laptop. It'll be super fast for starting and I could use a fresh system install anyways. It's a Crucial 512 GB drive; <$200 on amazon.
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 20:22
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Very nice Don... I bought myself a beautiful new saddle... And a set of rugs for the cabin !! Merry Christmas !!
Lisa
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Scott G
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 20:34
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Great price on that drive. I've seen systems with SSDs installed..man they boot up faaast.
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 21:15
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battery lasts longer too
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Scott G
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 21:29
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Yeah, didn't think of that. Without constant spinning it must make a difference, not to mention reduced need for cooling.
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razmichael
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# Posted: 17 Dec 2014 23:09 - Edited by: razmichael
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All my laptops/systems now use SSDs. I remember the first time I upgraded a laptop to an SSD - the performance increase was amazing and it really extended the life of the laptop. Sizes keep going up and the price keeps dropping!
If you are ever concerned about the lifespan of current SSDs read through a series of articles from "The Tech Report" where they started with six consumer grade SSDs and started read/write testing on them. Eventually some started dropping out (failing) but not before reaching numbers that normal use would never see. As of December, a year after the start, two are still going and have gone past the two petabyte mark. Last report is SSD Endurance and provides a summary of all the previous ones.
Sorry - getting a bit geeky here.
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tiny_acres
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 08:25
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For those of us that are technologically challenged.
You all are talking in a foreign language.
Getting on my laptop without catching a virus is an accomplishment for me
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MtnDon
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 10:23
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A HDD (hard disk drive) has a spinning disc or set of discs that spin at 5400 rpm, or faster) and naturally has a motor. They usually spin all the time depending on power setting and if the computer is actually being used.
A SSD (solid state drive) has no moving parts. It is just a bunch of electronics, like a bunch of memory sticks in one piece. If no data id being written or read from the SSD it is not using any power. That's one difference.
Another huge difference is the speed of writing or reading data. If you've ever used memory sticks for transferring data the difference between a SSD and a HDD is somewhat like the difference between a memory stick and a 5 1/4 inch floppy.
No moving parts also means a longer average lifespan. Also no moving parts means it is less likely for a SSD to suffer from impact damage.
Installation will not be for a week or so. I have an a lot of install software to organize and prioritize before starting.
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Steve_S
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 10:26
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You'll love the SSD and boot times. My machines are all SSD and wouldn't have it any other way.
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rmak
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 11:19
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This stuff is way to complicated for me. I'm searching ebay for a used Filson double mackinaw wool coat so I can keep warm until my wood stove kicks in. Merry Christmas to me if I can find one at a good price.
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hattie
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 12:05
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I'm getting a DNA test for Christmas. How's that for a weird one?!  My grandmother was adopted so no one knows anything about her heritage. After looking for about 30 years and getting nowhere I told Bob I wanted a DNA test - who's your granny? *LOL* It's a maternal test so it will follow all the lines of the women from me back to Eve.
I don't think I've ever been so excited about a Christmas present before. 
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tiny_acres
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 13:32
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hattie,
That is an awesome Christmas present.
Please keep us all in the loop.Might be interesting to see the
results.
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naturelover66
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# Posted: 18 Dec 2014 21:19
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Hattie... Ancestry.com does them
..i was given up.for adoption at birth.. I've recently thought about having a test done too. Let me know what you find out. ?
Merry Christmas!!
Lisa
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hattie
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# Posted: 19 Dec 2014 13:04
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Hi Lisa - yes I read about ancestry.com doing them but that is only for Americans right now. I used the FamilyTree DNA website and ordered the MT DNA test (mitochondrial).
Merry Christmas!!!
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 09:06
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we are getting us one of those polaris inverter generator.hubby asked what i wanted for xmas.one of these.we need it out at the cabin.
so thats gonna be our gift.
Lisa and hattie.hope u find out what u need to know.
merry christmas to u and every one.
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beachman
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 11:40
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Yes, Merry Christmas to everyone here. Thank you all for your useful comments and wide range of information and experiences. What a great forum this is.
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countryred
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 12:55
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My wife and I are going light on presents, for each other anyways, so we will get electricity and AC for the cabin.
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skootamattaschmidty
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 13:48
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We bought a new gas fireplace for our house for each other. We are heading to the cabin for an old fashioned, non-commercial Christmas! We hope to try the turkey in the wood stove oven!
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old243
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 17:36
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Bought myself a used wood splitter, merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year everyone old 243
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cabinbiscuits
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# Posted: 20 Dec 2014 19:00
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SSD sounds good, might like to try one in my Macbook.
I got a 20V Lithium drill and impact driver kit on sale on Black Friday to use to build a deck up at camp next spring God willing.
Also got a super deal on a 40" TV for up at camp to use next year too. Didn't pay much so if it gets stolen at least it won't be so much of a loss. I know many of you don't like TV's at camp but when I'm there by myself I like to watch TV when it's dark outside and there's nothing much to do inside.
Merry Christmas everyone.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2014 16:21 - Edited by: toyota_mdt_tech
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Quoting: countryred My wife and I are going light on presents, for each other anyways, so we will get electricity and AC for the cabin.
Country red, was that an intentional pun??
Light for Christmas, means you are getting lights for Christmas, ie AC
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2014 18:13
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countryred!!!! I think lights and a cold AC is a must....congrats on getting power at your camp. I thinks that's a great gift.
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MI drew
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# Posted: 21 Dec 2014 19:15
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Wife and I got ourselves a Nordictrack treadmill because the $10pm Plant Fitness membership isn't enough to get my butt off the couch. Can't wait for it to get here really. I really liked going to the gym but hated going late at night after the kids are in bed etc. Now I can get up and get it done.
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Salty Craig
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2014 08:40
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Merry Christmas!! My lovely wife bought me a Porter Cable table saw. (Per my request). I bought myself a mandrel, punch and die set and a nylon mallet. I like to tinker. See attached picture of a ring I made from a Quarter.
Christmas Blessings To All
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countryred
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2014 10:42
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slight pun intended. Thanks, yep....electric power will really help out.
Fans, AC, Computers, power tools,cell phone chargers,...and lights.
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moregon
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# Posted: 25 Dec 2014 13:07
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I've been naughty all year apparently........so I'm getting a bag of coal 
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cabingal3
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2014 12:42
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getting to go to the cabin at xmas was my big gift this year.
and the woodland neighbors coming over bearing gifts.so cute.little family like laura ingals.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2014 21:17
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I got a OLD TOWN canoe made in Maine for my southern camp...it will be used in the new little pond @ camp and on the river for fishing as well~~
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neb
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# Posted: 29 Dec 2014 21:37
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TH>> lets see that Christmas present! Is it a hand made canoe?
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