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Wolfeman

20-12-2005 11:26:32

What are you really hoping you are getting?

What do you think you are getting but are kinda bummed?

I think I'm getting a new cell phone. Maybe the RAZR V3c or the LG VX9800. I like both the phones but I always end up with 1 big gift and a few small things while my sisters open 200 small gifts. Its rough ( I'm just wondering what everyone is hoping for/dreading...

shamash

20-12-2005 11:27:24

I seriously hope people just give me money. I want to be able to buy a laptop after xmas. lol

J4320

20-12-2005 11:37:09

^^^ Exactly.

FreeOffersNow

20-12-2005 11:37:39

My parents paid my car insurance (they usually do if I make dean's list), but I think they are tacking that on as a Christmas gift. They also paid for my airfare down here (Florida). I figure they'll give me a few small things just so I have gifts to open...but other than than that I don't do very much gift exchange, so other than my girlfriend and her mother, I don't know who else is buying for me. Here's my gift-giving list

To myself 2 bottles of Sizzurp (750mL)[=http//www.internetwines.com/rws30640.html]2 bottles of Sizzurp (750mL) (very rare outside NYC)
To my g/f Inspiron 700m, airfare to FL
To my parents Visiting for XMAS (even though they paid for airfare)
To my sister VTech 5.8GHz DSS Dual Handset Cordless System with Call-Waiting Caller ID - Silver/Gray[=http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?CategoryID=cat06012&id=1060002824304&skuId=5831914&type=product&DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=25&loc=PGR]VTech 5.8GHz DSS Dual Handset Cordless System with Call-Waiting Caller ID - Silver/Gray
To my nephew 6GB 2nd Gen. iPod mini (blue) (He thinks he's getting a zen micro because the iPod is too expensive)

Gigante

20-12-2005 11:38:12

Someone post some good gifts they want because I need suggestions on what to ask for, haha.

J4320

20-12-2005 11:40:03

FON knows how to treat his girl. D

Wolfeman

20-12-2005 11:45:26

700m is a nice laptop. I'm using mine right now -P

Godrockdj

20-12-2005 11:47:51

Among other things, I know my husband got me a cashmere sweater. Which might be ok, but it's a turtleneck - don't like. Also it's firetruck red - definitely do not like.... I appreciate the effort he went to, but p

MEN - Do NOT buy clothes for women, unless you are sure this is the exact thing they'll like )

Wolfeman

20-12-2005 11:52:06

[quote8bc2b9f0fc="Godrockdj"]Among other things, I know my husband got me a cashmere sweater. Which might be ok, but it's a turtleneck - don't like. Also it's firetruck red - definitely do not like.... I appreciate the effort he went to, but p

MEN - Do NOT buy clothes for women, unless you are sure this is the exact thing they'll like )[/quote8bc2b9f0fc]

Thats why I buy giftcards to MAC and Nordstorms...

Gigante

20-12-2005 11:52:57

[quotef6b32957ae="Godrockdj"]
MEN - Do NOT buy clothes for women, unless you are sure this is the exact thing they'll like )[/quotef6b32957ae]

Thanks for the tip...There went all those ideas.

FreeOffersNow

20-12-2005 13:06:51

[quotefe68466cb0="Godrockdj"]Among other things, I know my husband got me a cashmere sweater. Which might be ok, but it's a turtleneck - don't like. Also it's firetruck red - definitely do not like.... I appreciate the effort he went to, but p

MEN - Do NOT buy clothes for women, unless you are sure this is the exact thing they'll like )[/quotefe68466cb0]

If I buy anything the g/f will be wearing (outside jewelry), be it clothes, boots, sneakers, etc....I always take her with me. I'd rather "ruin" the surprise than get her something she doesn't like, or something she can't or won't wear. Even with the 700m, I was pretty sure she would like the 6000, and really wanted to surprise her...but she ended up saying "you should get me a laptop" one night (just happened to be the night after I told my sister what I was getting her...so I thought my sister must have told her -- she didn't), so I brought her to a Dell kiosk in the mall to check out the different laptops. She chose the 700m, so I waited for the right deal and snagged her one for just under 50% off (30% off, 12% off, $25 off $999, $125 off $1499, 3% off DPA, Free 2-day shipping [+ $24 "handling" fee] - I don't feel like checking, but I think thats all the discounts/coupons I used). It will be waiting for her at my house when we get back to New York )

Veek

20-12-2005 13:13:16

http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/6e756f2263c30f41be645401d32a03eb.gif[" alt=""/img0166d31302]

KeithA

20-12-2005 13:16:12

[quotedef822d673="FON"]To myself 2 bottles of Sizzurp (750mL) (very rare outside NYC) [/quotedef822d673]

Sizzurp is the shit.

That purple punch...

tracemhunter

20-12-2005 13:28:12

i got a razr and a massage at a spa for my bday last week. for christmas i am only asking for money. ordering my sharp lc-32d6u right after christmas.

http//www2.butterflyphoto.com/shop/productn.aspx?ref=cnet&sku=lc32d6u

EatChex89

20-12-2005 13:29:24

slippers and socks

im not kidding

JUNIOR6886

20-12-2005 13:35:34

I'm giving my sister one of my free ipod shuffles (512) that i didnt open.
I got it free at the promotion for the Evenmore4free.com opening and I made a $50 profit on my casino offer 8) I was gonna give my other sister my other ipod shuffle but everyone at my sister's work place got a free ipod nano at her ompany christmas party.... now im not sure what to get... only a few shopping days left.... shock why do I ALWAYS wait til the last minute roll

tylerc

20-12-2005 13:43:38

Because we are guys =D

I asked for a TV-capable receiver to go with my 27" Sony TV from FreePay and the Bose Acoustimass speakers my grandpa gave me (I just have a CD/radio/tape receiver hooked up now), and Bose computer speakers (which can be seen here

http//images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002GN2NO.01-AIMZUKBRH6H15._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[" alt=""/img02e6ad4269])

Along with some CDs, books, and a couple of XBOX 360 games.

EatChex89

20-12-2005 13:58:17

geez tyler.. bose?

are your parents rich??

theysayjump

20-12-2005 14:10:19

As far as I know I won't be getting anything this year and I'm actually going to be pissed if I do.

Veek

20-12-2005 14:10:59

[quote3f9c09043f="theysayjump"]As far as I know I won't be getting anything this year and I'm actually going to be pissed if I do.[/quote3f9c09043f]

Same, but we probably have different reasons.

johnjimjones

20-12-2005 14:13:52

I need a digital camera, but I don't trust anyone to get one for me cause I know I'll get some $100 2MP one. Hoping for the cash so I can get what I want.

Don't really want anything. College tuition is always my dad's favorite gift to me. wink lol

theysayjump

20-12-2005 14:18:45

[quoted5b1faf88b="Veek"][quoted5b1faf88b="theysayjump"]As far as I know I won't be getting anything this year and I'm actually going to be pissed if I do.[/quoted5b1faf88b]

Same, but we probably have different reasons.[/quoted5b1faf88b]

I hope so. cry

Peinecone

20-12-2005 14:19:29

My GF and I aren't exchanging gifts this year. Neither of us really has much money this month.

But i did just get back from my work holiday party, and i got a nice bottle of wine and a $100 GC to a kitchen store. So i got that going for me. Which is nice.

Veek

20-12-2005 14:21:53

[quote1d9637396f="theysayjump"][quote1d9637396f="Veek"][quote1d9637396f="theysayjump"]As far as I know I won't be getting anything this year and I'm actually going to be pissed if I do.[/quote1d9637396f]

Same, but we probably have different reasons.[/quote1d9637396f]

I hope so. cry[/quote1d9637396f]

shock .... ( ...... idea ...... toast .... playful

tylerc

20-12-2005 14:22:04

[quotea9724e5e54="EatChex89"]damn tyler.. bose?

are your parents rich??[/quotea9724e5e54]

Those speakers are going to be my big present (they're $250), then my grandparents (who live very cheaply and have a lot of money saved up) are probably going to get me that receiver.

But yes, I'm not the kind of person that brags about it, my dad is a partner at a CPA firm and makes a very nice living.

I guess what he always told me is true, "If you're the best at what you do, no matter what it is, you'll make a lot of money at it."

Wolfeman

20-12-2005 14:22:47

Does anyone have the RAZR V3c? I'm wondering how good it is...

Admin

21-12-2005 18:39:24

i asked for socks and a belt.

my parents already got me a nice, solid rolling carryon bag and airfare down here.

JUNIOR6886

21-12-2005 19:18:06

looks like most FIPG users are gonna have a modest christmas....

im not holding out much hope for getting something I really want. Hopefully i get something skate related D I hate having to pretend I like a gift when i dont...

"Giving me a bright red shirt when you know i HATE bright colors? how thoughtful of you D ...... ( )

johnjimjones

21-12-2005 20:39:09

I don't really ask for much for Christmas, I get all my cool stuff here lol

x323smostwantedx

21-12-2005 20:40:44

I asked for a computer, but I doubt ill get it. I just want some money to buy me some stuff.

Wolfeman

21-12-2005 20:41:01

I'm almost positive I'm getting a cell phone. My dad mentioned it again today )

J4320

21-12-2005 20:45:42

Yeah, I'm getting a cell phone too. A Samsung A900. Those phones are are awesome.

sweeedfish

21-12-2005 21:13:16

A pony.

Allen626

21-12-2005 21:20:40

[quote5323873303="tylerc"]Because we are guys =D

I asked for a TV-capable receiver to go with my 27" Sony TV from FreePay and the Bose Acoustimass speakers my grandpa gave me (I just have a CD/radio/tape receiver hooked up now), and Bose computer speakers (which can be seen here

http//images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002GN2NO.01-AIMZUKBRH6H15._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[" alt=""/img5323873303])

Along with some CDs, books, and a couple of XBOX 360 games.[/quote5323873303]

I ASKED for a Kplish 5.1 Audio system, but I probaly will not get it. It was either that or the 7.1 gigaworks system, but my parents said nothing electronic so I just sat there and stared at them for like 20mins and then said money. Which they never give so I have no idea what I will be getting, other then the BF2 SF expack I asked for that is cheap enough that they will probaly buy it.

ConfusedPigeon

21-12-2005 21:23:32

[quote485db803a1="theysayjump"][quote485db803a1="Veek"][quote485db803a1="theysayjump"]As far as I know I won't be getting anything this year and I'm actually going to be pissed if I do.[/quote485db803a1]

Same, but we probably have different reasons.[/quote485db803a1]

I hope so. cry[/quote485db803a1]

I hope you don't mind me asking... But what are your reasons?

ajasax

21-12-2005 21:33:02

Haven't asked for anything as my dad already pays for my car insurance and tuition. Hope to still get things from my extended family. Getting YFVi finished would be a cool xmas present tho wink

Admin

21-12-2005 21:37:26

[quotef361213da9="tylerc"]Bose computer speakers (which can be seen here

http//images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002GN2NO.01-AIMZUKBRH6H15._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[" alt=""/imgf361213da9])[/quotef361213da9]

Do you realize how much Bose sucks, and how much you've been had by their slick marketing? Do you have any idea how much money you're wasting? Have you ever done an honest listening test between bose and a brand half its price?

ConfusedPigeon

21-12-2005 21:39:23

I have, and by personal experience; Bose makes the best sound sound equipment I have ever heard. But that is just my opinion.

tracemhunter

21-12-2005 21:46:44

i prefer sennheiser for headphones. dont know much about home audio.

Admin

21-12-2005 22:13:01

I don't often say this, but your opinion is wrong.

http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bose_Corporation
and especially that article's talk page. Look at their business practices! If they were concerned with the best possible sound, they wouldn't force retail outlets to keep bose equipment physically separate from everything else! They revoke your license to sell if you allow customers to compare them with any other brand side by side. Look at all those frivolous lawsuits! They're [i35b9da413e]awful[/i35b9da413e] and anyone with any experience at all in the audio field will agree.

Wolfeman

21-12-2005 22:14:51

Bose is over rated. The Wave radio is cool but there are a lot of better speaker companies out there...

Mapik

22-12-2005 00:34:04

[quoteb634c560b6="Admin"]Do you realize how much Bose sucks, and how much you've been had by their slick marketing? Do you have any idea how much money you're wasting? Have you ever done an honest listening test between bose and a brand half its price?[/quoteb634c560b6]

Man, I was waiting for someone to say this all the way through the 1st page!

Anyways, Christmas isn't about the gifts (for me at least).

tylerc

22-12-2005 21:09:10

Yes, I listened to other speakers.

I've got Bose Acoustimass-II speakers/subwoofer in my room and they sound great.

I don't give a shit about their marketing or anything, I like the way these speakers sound, and isn't that what it's all about, personal preference?

theysayjump

22-12-2005 21:12:17

[quotec15c1c2194="tylerc"]Yes, I listened to other speakers.

I've got Bose Acoustimass-II speakers/subwoofer in my room and they sound great.

I don't give a shit about their marketing or anything, I like the way these speakers sound, and isn't that what it's all about, personal preference?[/quotec15c1c2194]

Nope. It's about whether or not the Admin is right, and the Admin is always right.

Right?

Admin

22-12-2005 21:13:12

Right! Guess who gets an xmas present!

theysayjump

22-12-2005 21:22:45

[quote5c5ce356f5="Admin"]Right! Guess who gets an xmas present![/quote5c5ce356f5]

o D

I want the CashzFree forum for Christmas! wink

killerman

22-12-2005 21:41:20

[quote2f67545264="FreeOffersNow"]My parents paid my car insurance (they usually do if I make dean's list), but I think they are tacking that on as a Christmas gift. They also paid for my airfare down here (Florida). I figure they'll give me a few small things just so I have gifts to open...but other than than that I don't do very much gift exchange, so other than my girlfriend and her mother, I don't know who else is buying for me. Here's my gift-giving list

To myself 2 bottles of Sizzurp (750mL)[=http//www.internetwines.com/rws30640.html]2 bottles of Sizzurp (750mL) (very rare outside NYC)
To my g/f Inspiron 700m, airfare to FL
To my parents Visiting for XMAS (even though they paid for airfare)
To my sister VTech 5.8GHz DSS Dual Handset Cordless System with Call-Waiting Caller ID - Silver/Gray[=http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?CategoryID=cat06012&id=1060002824304&skuId=5831914&type=product&DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=25&loc=PGR]VTech 5.8GHz DSS Dual Handset Cordless System with Call-Waiting Caller ID - Silver/Gray
To my nephew 6GB 2nd Gen. iPod mini (blue) (He thinks he's getting a zen micro because the iPod is too expensive)[/quote2f67545264]

i wish i was ur gf (

Wolfeman

22-12-2005 21:44:11

Sizzurp sounds like Alize. Alize and champagne is a great drink...

Wolfeman

25-12-2005 21:11:34

So I thought I'd bring this back and see what people ended up getting. I got
- L-R-G Hoodie, T-shirt, Button up
- 3 DVDs
- iPod Alarm Clock dock
- 2 IZOD Polos
- Couple little things...
- $300 BestBuy giftcard D

Crynos

25-12-2005 21:29:48

-xb360 gold live 12 month starter kit
-xb360 wireless controller
-new tennis racquet (a nice one)
-$125
-a few pairs of jeans
-alot of books

Im quite happy

JUNIOR6886

25-12-2005 21:41:57

from mom
$50 black leather gloves (she forgot to remove the price tag) shock
A towel
A purple sweater.......

http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/c1acee1e05bf58b9720aaad8e6d0a90e.gif[" alt=""/imgb42ce75cd5] im gonna take it back and exchange it for a black one.

From my sister
My choice of any deck i want from my local skate shop [img="b42ce75cd5]http//forum.freeipodguide.com/smilies_mod/upload/9a55279639a80134f8fc102e3905dd73.gif[" alt=""/imgb42ce75cd5]

From a family friend
Some over priced french cologne that doesn't even smell that good

Not too bad...... D

theysayjump

25-12-2005 21:42:59

3 hats (2 of which were the same), a singing Santa hat (I have no idea why) and a candle.

By far my most modest of Christmases.

shamash

25-12-2005 21:44:00

Just got smoe hanukah

Mom Pirate of the Carribean sword letter opener type things? with the cool skull stand and stuff.

and really expensive incense.

Grandma a nice sweater and shirt, both of which i will acutally wear, and 100 bucks

tylerc

25-12-2005 21:50:06

I got an XBOX 360 premium, Call of Duty 2, and Madden 2006.

I also got a Pioneer receiver for my room so I can use my Bose speakers on my TV rather than just listening to music.

I also got a couple books (Junky, Requiem For a Dream) and DVDs, and a CD or two.

As an added bonus, I sold my XBOX for $160 on eBay!!

ajasax

25-12-2005 22:23:39

Got some clothes, $150 mall card from parents, unm lobo beanie + $50 from cousin, $25 from grandparents, still waiting to get another visa card from godparents.

o rly

25-12-2005 22:34:24

what did you think i voted

arent opinions a persons feelings

theysayjump

25-12-2005 22:36:17

[quote376f4eaade="o rly"]what did you think i voted

arent opinions a persons feelings[/quote376f4eaade]

Get a life will you? I'm tired of fucking banning you.

tylerc

25-12-2005 22:36:46

lmao, goofy again?

Veek

25-12-2005 22:37:51

[quoteb820e033ba="tylerc"]lmao, goofy again?[/quoteb820e033ba]

You'd think that, huh? Me too. lol

o rly

25-12-2005 22:38:39

i heard people here ban noobs without a reason why me

Veek

25-12-2005 22:39:38

liBans youli

theysayjump

25-12-2005 22:40:21

[quote2361700c61="o rly"]i heard people here ban noobs without a reason why me[/quote2361700c61]

No not people, just me.

o rly

25-12-2005 22:44:22

so why am i banned

theysayjump

25-12-2005 22:45:18

/me sticks a nail file in his eye.

Admin

25-12-2005 23:46:44

keep going tsj, next time you ban him you get both cashzfree AND my archived copy of the freeiskins.com forum!!!

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:17:33

Fucking tits!

tylerc

26-12-2005 00:20:17

TSJ-I've gotta say, you have great taste in music.

Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol, Death Cab? Awesome bands.

Were you the one that downloaded a bunch of bands? I remember someone doing that and I suggested a bunch of bands.

Admin

26-12-2005 00:20:26

that is, if jan approves

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:22:00

[quoteaf9dc0fdb1="tylerc"]TSJ-I've gotta say, you have great taste in music.

Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol, Death Cab? Awesome bands.

Were you the one that downloaded a bunch of bands? I remember someone doing that and I suggested a bunch of bands.[/quoteaf9dc0fdb1]

Yes, twas I. D

[quoteaf9dc0fdb1="Admin"]that is, if jan approves[/quoteaf9dc0fdb1]

Of course. I wouldn't expect anything less.

Just make a thread in the Admin forum asking him if it's Ok.

Wolfeman

26-12-2005 00:24:34

What should I buy at BestBuy? $300 bucks but I don't want to spend it all. Just something fun...

BTW I fucking love my L-R-G jacket. Its so nice )

tylerc

26-12-2005 00:25:55

TSJ-did you download Panic! At the Disco? I'd also recommend Nada Surf, Interpol, and James Blunt (he's a Brit like you P)

Wolfe-get Lost or 24 on DVD. Or House, that show is amazing.

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:26:40

[quotedd0f4ae489="Wolfeman"]What should I buy at BestBuy? $300 bucks but I don't want to spend it all. Just something fun...

BTW I fucking love my L-R-G jacket. Its so nice )[/quotedd0f4ae489]

Get 3 of these and still have some change.

http//www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=2599806&type=product&productCategoryId=cat07028&id=1051384760214

That's what I'd do anyway. shrug

Admin

26-12-2005 00:27:43

o ya dat shit will flilik u up dude its good shit

Wolfeman

26-12-2005 00:28:18

Have Lost and 24. I might get the complete Mr. Show with Bob and David set. Every episode but I know if I wait it will be half price soon. People aren't running out to buy it...

tylerc

26-12-2005 00:28:25

Eskirt?

Veek

26-12-2005 00:29:04

Buy the Nanny's first season, all three seasons of the Golden Girls, and all the seaons of Will and Grace.

That's what I'd do. shrug

Wolfeman

26-12-2005 00:29:16

LOL @ toner -P

tylerc

26-12-2005 00:29:39

Yeah, but aren't you also gay?

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:30:14

[quote18a3cec7db="tylerc"]TSJ-did you download Panic! At the Disco? I'd also recommend Nada Surf, Interpol, and James Blunt (he's a Brit like you P)

Wolfe-get Lost or 24 on DVD. Or House, that show is amazing.[/quote18a3cec7db]

Yeah I listened to about 20 seconds of Panic! At The Disco and then set the speakers on fire.

Not too keen on Nada Surf, Interpol are amazing and James Blunt I've only heard one song (teh faymus 1) and I like it.

Veek

26-12-2005 00:31:53

TJS, did you download that "Tear You Apart" song I uploaded for everyone a while ago but no one liked?

P.S Why can't I post something without my sexuality being pointed out? cry

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:33:04

No.

Veek

26-12-2005 00:33:50

Well ya should, it has an Interpol feel.

Admin

26-12-2005 00:34:24

[quotec7610afc5a="Veek"]TJS, did you download that "Tear You Apart" song I uploaded for everyone a while ago but no one liked?

P.S Why can't I post something without my sexuality being pointed out? cry[/quotec7610afc5a]

if pressed i would grudgingly admit that the flashing pink custom title might have something to do with it

Veek

26-12-2005 00:34:51

But you must admit they are purdy!

Wolfeman

26-12-2005 00:35:19

Can I make mine flash straight?

tylerc

26-12-2005 00:35:23

Interpol is fucking awesome, I saw them in concert back in September.

As far as James Blunt, download "Tears and Rain", "Goodbye My Lover", and "High".

Also, check out Stephen Lynch, he's a singing comedian. The entire Superhero CD is incredible.

theysayjump

26-12-2005 00:46:00

[quote57399bbd92="Veek"]Well ya should, it has an Interpol feel.[/quote57399bbd92]

An Interpol feel would be an understatement. They sound just like them so I'm not sure if by International Music Plagaristic (IMP) law I am legally allowed to like them or not. shrug

shamash

26-12-2005 04:57:38

my iPods flash sex

justinag06

26-12-2005 06:12:32

I see the regina spektor listed in your sig,

I saw her open for the strokes, at least I think I did it was a while ago.

She play piano with a kinda soulfull feel?

theysayjump

26-12-2005 13:27:41

[quotef63dd155bd="justinag06"]I see the regina spektor listed in your sig,

I saw her open for the strokes, at least I think I did it was a while ago.

She play piano with a kinda soulfull feel?[/quotef63dd155bd]

Yeah I think she's amazing. I can't find her album anywhere though and I don't do torrents.

There is a bunch of unreleased/unofficial/live stuff here

http//reginaspektor.net/

Veek

26-12-2005 13:28:47

[quotee082f1cfbb="theysayjump"][quotee082f1cfbb="Veek"]Well ya should, it has an Interpol feel.[/quotee082f1cfbb]

An Interpol feel would be an understatement. They sound just like them so I'm not sure if by International Music Plagaristic (IMP) law I am legally allowed to like them or not. shrug[/quotee082f1cfbb]

That's the only song I have of theirs, so you can like it. wink

justinag06

26-12-2005 14:26:31

a couple of artists you may enjoy tsj

iron and wine, their new ep with calexico is amazing

also m. ward

they aren't new or anything, but judging from what you seem to like(what I like). Looks to be right up your alley

lemme know if ya want em

theysayjump

26-12-2005 15:05:13

Cool. I'll have a look on Usenet for them.

Maximo Park
The Subways
Editors
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Those are some of the newest bands that I'm listening to at the moment.

cdcoit1384

26-12-2005 15:24:01

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are the shit, I also jsut started listening to a band called The Magic Numbers, I dig on them alot. Not to mention TSJ's Oasis bar is kick ass!!

theysayjump

26-12-2005 15:27:32

D

I didn't really like The Magic Numbers a whole lot, a bit weak, but I liked the one song that was quite popular that they did.

Crynos

26-12-2005 16:01:32

Check out parker house and theory (local band from boston i saw) www.parkerhouseandtheory.com. Their stuff just makes me happy, and the harmonica player owns. They have nearly all of their songs availible for download

shamash

26-12-2005 16:36:52

TSJ - you pay for Usenet? Is it any good? and isnt it like 40 dollars or something to get access

theysayjump

26-12-2005 16:40:07

I pay to search NewzBin.com (25 pence per week which is around 40 cents per week) and $15 for NewsHosting.com (soon to switch to Giganews when I get my cash from kerms) and depending on which news reader you use, I can't find a decent crack for NewsLeecher so my downloads are capped, but I'll probably end up paying for that which is about $30 (unless a stable crack is released).

Brok3n_Sword

26-12-2005 17:03:44

[quote7c82a7eb4c="theysayjump"]I pay to search NewzBin.com (25 pence per week which is around 40 cents per week) and $15 for NewsHosting.com (soon to switch to Giganews when I get my cash from kerms) and depending on which news reader you use, I can't find a decent crack for NewsLeecher so my downloads are capped, but I'll probably end up paying for that which is about $30 (unless a stable crack is released).[/quote7c82a7eb4c]

I also use newshosting, why are you switching? P

Admin

26-12-2005 17:05:44

i use usenetserver and its been great for the past several months. no problems i've noticed at all. $15/mo unlimited.

as for newsleecher, i have a working copy back home i can send if you want, tsj

theysayjump

26-12-2005 17:06:22

Because Giganews is teh hotness.

I want to try them all, or all the major ones before I make a commitment to one of them. I tried UsenetServer but once you get behind the flashy front page, it just looks shady and the customer service wasn't too great.

Admin

26-12-2005 17:10:32

your avatar is awesome

Brok3n_Sword

26-12-2005 17:14:13

I have newsleecher as well TSJ, PM me if ya want it.

shamash

26-12-2005 17:15:58

is newsleecher free?

theysayjump

26-12-2005 17:17:13

[quote81cd26d259="Admin"]your avatar is awesome[/quote81cd26d259]

lol

I'll take any version of NewsLeecher that anyone has provided it works (non-capped downloads) of course. wink

theysayjump

26-12-2005 17:19:27

[quote3ce65993d3="shamash"]is newsleecher free?[/quote3ce65993d3]

It's free to try, but your downloads are capped at about 1/3 of what you would normally download, but when you unlock it or crack it, it downloads as fast as your connection can go.

Although when I had it cracked and working, when it was downloading full speed it would slow down my internet and my Vonage had a delay when I would speak to someone on the phone.

Wolfeman

26-12-2005 18:02:36

[quote46e818f10a="Admin"]i use usenetserver and its been great for the past several months. no problems i've noticed at all. $15/mo unlimited.

as for newsleecher, i have a working copy back home i can send if you want, tsj[/quote46e818f10a]

I use Usenetserver and Newsleecher too. Usenetserver is the cheapest for unlimited and is pretty damn consistent. They had some server issues a few months ago but its been perfect since then. Giganews is like $10 more a month for unlimited and I don't see why its any better besides it being the hotness...

Brok3n_Sword

26-12-2005 18:06:59

[quote6a78f6aee8="Wolfeman"][quote6a78f6aee8="Admin"]i use usenetserver and its been great for the past several months. no problems i've noticed at all. $15/mo unlimited.

as for newsleecher, i have a working copy back home i can send if you want, tsj[/quote6a78f6aee8]

I use Usenetserver and Newsleecher too. Usenetserver is the cheapest for unlimited and is pretty damn consistent. They had some server issues a few months ago but its been perfect since then. Giganews is like $10 more a month for unlimited and I don't see why its any better besides it being the hotness...[/quote6a78f6aee8]

It has a 40 day retention rate, which is a plus..

shamash

26-12-2005 19:10:49

Is newsleechers crack easy to find?

theysayjump

26-12-2005 19:13:33

[quote655da4cdab="shamash"]Is newsleechers crack easy to find?[/quote655da4cdab]

I can't find one that works consistently. It will work for a few days and then revert back to the trial version.