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  1. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    I was only able to get off a few frames on the S90 before the battery died :( , but it seems to be functional. The battery charger is the size of the camera. I wish it charged via USB. I am having a terrible time fumbling with the camera. What do you think of this grip? :idea:
  2. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    That is not exactly what I was thinking. Does it help OS and apps that much to be on boot RAID? I'm not noticing any difference between the X25-E and X25-M for that. The page file and temp files are the ones that obviously benefit from the higher write speeds. Now the page file is on the...
  3. LunarMist

    Something Random

    Probably not. :crnval:
  4. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    There are numerous books out there. Look up Bryan Peterson. The ones on seeing creatively and understanding exposure are a good start. There are plenty of basic hardware guides on the web, but that is not where the younger generation suffer.
  5. LunarMist

    It's HOT

    I though Canada was cold or cool. I guess not.
  6. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    Only because Canon is lazy/cheap. I never noticed this before because the 1D/s series has 3 1/2 digits and I only use RAW. The high count could easily be exceeded by jpg users though. :cat:
  7. LunarMist

    It's HOT

    100% RH? :-o
  8. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    An 8GB EX III should be enough for a couple of weeks (I think).
  9. LunarMist

    4-Port Internal Controller

    ...and it's only 3Gbs.:bsmurf:
  10. LunarMist

    Something Random

    The OEM WD2001FASS was supplied in a brown cardboard box with the plastic suspension caps, the same as the retail drives have. :flower:
  11. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    I already have the 32GB X25-E, so is it worth the money to get 2x50 SandStorm drives?
  12. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    I'm not sure which drives are best to use on it or if that would really be worthwhile. The SandStorm 50GB drives are the cheapest with decent performance now, but if two are no better than one X25-E it is a big waste.
  13. LunarMist

    Lower Power

    The case is rather large and not a very efficient use of space. It's almost the size of some ATX cases. The hard drive mounting is odd to say the least. ;)
  14. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    Does the card speed matter much with a P/S? Do you shoot RAW only?
  15. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    See if they leave a 1Ds series on the front porch. ;)
  16. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    High value items are often shipped from vendors with direct signature required that overides a signature release or leaving package with a neighbor, etc.
  17. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    It is normal as far as I can determine. Some of the drives test less than the typical 265 MB/sec. bursts, but the SSDs are at those limits. I don't have anything fast to put in a RAID 0. :alb:
  18. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    You'll be a hairy one soon enough. ;) I'm not sure how it will look over that exoskeleton of yours. :lol:
  19. LunarMist

    It's HOT

    I would be dying in that zone now without a good AC.
  20. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    The LCD patterns are not limited to a specific number of segments or even linear shapes. But you know that. ;)
  21. LunarMist

    4-Port Internal Controller

    The SIL3132 is the most popular of the line. There are dozens of brands of inexpensive little 2-port SATA 3Gbps PCIe cards based on that chip. For some reason they never made a native 4-port version. There are some 4-port PCI SATA cards today that are still based on the 3114. I use an old...
  22. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    My Nikon DSLRs - even the old ones - embrace a concept called decimals. For example, 1.2K is about 1200 frames. It's not quantum physics. :reindeer:
  23. LunarMist

    dSLR thread

    I finally opened up the second one. Preliminary indications are better, but I have yet to test it with a long tele. The display reads a bogus value of 999 frames remaining with the new 32GB card installed. Dimwit Canon engineers must be mathematically challenged.
  24. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    I don't have packages delivered at work. Not only is it illegal, but there is no recourse if one is damaged or mislaid. Mailroom is not staffed with women. I mainly see a couple of strong young guys that haul the packages around and deliver them to our offices.
  25. LunarMist

    Quality 24"-28" LCD monitors

    What is the return policy on the HP? I don't buy monitors from NE.
  26. LunarMist

    Lower Power

    Maybe that is why the price is 20% more now?
  27. LunarMist

    Lower Power

    My NSK2480 from November had an 80+ PS, but I don't remember any medal schemes. I founds the fans to be rather quiet at low speed. You'd never hear them in most working environments.
  28. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    According to the computer, he returned 10 minutes later after I had departed. :blue:
  29. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    :mrgrn: My small toe is more expendable.
  30. LunarMist

    Lower Power

    That would be great. Do you buy those or does someone assemble them locally?
  31. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    It turns out that I did not get the S90 today, but the second copy of the 7D. I I was too preoccupied to count three vs. four packages when UPS dude arrived. The fourth was still on the truck. :(
  32. LunarMist

    Bluray benchmarks

    I would not use a CGI basis as a reference.
  33. LunarMist

    Lower Power

    That's awful. Are you sure that it is accurate?
  34. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    I'm wondering if it is possible to boot off the card. The drives are not clear in the BIOS.
  35. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    Try some of the these. :rabbit:
  36. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    Damn, the heatsink on the chip is hot enough to burn the small toe!
  37. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    No. Perhaps in the past 7 years combined I've spent the amount for a used 1Ds series. Why would you use 32GB cards in the 7D or need the 600x speed?
  38. LunarMist

    4-Port Internal Controller

    Whoa. The SIL3112 is the dinosaur of SATA. I think that was what Maxtor shipped with the old SATA 150 drives 7 or so years ago. :pirate:
  39. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    You must have a sh*tload of cards and/or a really inexpensive body. The tail seems to be wagging the dog there.
  40. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    Almost as costly as the camera, then. :errr:.
  41. LunarMist

    It's HOT

    Burning hydrogen would be hot, but it is 77 in here now.
  42. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    Argh. I should have purchased one of the 1m SFF to SATA cords.
  43. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    Oh brother. You know I mean the UPS.
  44. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    I have hundreds GB in CF cards here but no SDHC. Water, water everywhere and not a drip to drink. :geek:
  45. LunarMist

    It's HOT

    I am all messed up in H2.
  46. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    My S70 is a few years old already. Times change. :tdown:
  47. LunarMist

    Another Digital Camera Thread - Point and Shoot

    I discovered it uses SD cards. Just great. :smack:
  48. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    The outer box was totally smashed, almost half of the size. WTF is up with the USP?
  49. LunarMist

    Bluray benchmarks

    Benchmark for what? Avatator set a benchmark for the smooth, computer animated aliens, yet was spoiled by weak characters and an unsatisfying plot.
  50. LunarMist

    RAID SSD controller?

    Controller delivery was on Monday. Cables are still MIA. What kind of shipping plan is that?
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