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Clegg · 05-11-2019 9:47pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

I dropped in on lunch today, they'd some deadly stuff but I have to admit the prices on some were mental. Had hoped to pick up some early 90s spurs stuff and was looking at a 97 Ginola but it was 65 quid. Granted they'd some cheaper ones the newer you go, but certainly not any bargains with the older stuff.

I thought the same thing. I saw a 94/95 Ireland jersey, in very good condition too. It was €100 quid. As much as I wanted it, I refuse to pay that much.

I might get something from their online shop though. They've some early 90's Milan and Jive that are absolutely gorgeous.

Squidgy Black · 05-11-2019 9:52pm

Clegg wrote: »

I thought the same thing. I saw a 94/95 Ireland jersey, in very good condition too. It was €100 quid. As much as I wanted it, I refuse to pay that much.

I might get something from their online shop though. They've some early 90's Milan and Jive that are absolutely gorgeous.

They've some pretty cool player issue track tops and training jumpers that are decent prices.

07-11-2019 4:10pm

The weather is utterly hateful.

I got an ice cream headache cycle in this morning. It lasted 3 miles.

b.gud · 07-11-2019 4:19pm

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The weather is utterly hateful.

I got an ice cream headache cycle in this morning. It lasted 3 miles.

As someone who lives in Galway all I can say is...

07-11-2019 4:21pm

b.gud wrote: »

As someone who lives in Galway all I can say is...

Don't you mean...

swiwi_ · 08-11-2019 9:49pm

Apollo 11 the documentary is fab. Was a remarkable feat IMO, the physics and calculus that would have gone into that is amazing. Timing the runs in and out of orbit, getting the Eagle and Colombia to hook up again and then the 30s or so of blackout at re-entry when no-one knows if the astronauts have survived. Fantastic documentary.

ionadnapokot · 08-11-2019 10:26pm

If you’re interested in moon stuff check out podcast 13 minutes to the moon

09-11-2019 5:36pm

Any of you knowledgable chaps know much about laptops?

Thinking of getting this. Primarily for work, I use a lot of tabs and often have photoshop software on the go at the same time.

Also wanted to get something that can game while im away for weekends or on holidays.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-g3-15-3590-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1650-gaming-laptop-1-tb-hdd-256-gb-ssd-10196336-pdt.html

This is the most non-gaming looking setup I can find. A bit over budget but I'll contribute the difference.

Anyone any thoughts? All the decent asus, acer, MSI machines look like space ships. Couldn't bring them into meetings.

If I was picking purely for home / gaming within a similar budget I'd have gotten this https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-rog-zephyrus-g-ga502du-15-6-amd-ryzen-7-gtx-1660-ti-gaming-laptop-512-gb-ssd-10194905-pdt.html

Squidgy Black · 09-11-2019 5:45pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Any of you knowledgable chaps know much about laptops?

Thinking of getting this. Primarily for work, I use a lot of tabs and often have photoshop software on the go at the same time.

Also wanted to get something that can game while im away for weekends or on holidays.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-g3-15-3590-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1650-gaming-laptop-1-tb-hdd-256-gb-ssd-10196336-pdt.html

This is the most non-gaming looking setup I can find. A bit over budget but I'll contribute the difference.

Anyone any thoughts? All the decent asus, acer, MSI machines look like space ships. Couldn't bring them into meetings.

If I was picking purely for home / gaming within a similar budget I'd have gotten this https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-rog-zephyrus-g-ga502du-15-6-amd-ryzen-7-gtx-1660-ti-gaming-laptop-512-gb-ssd-10194905-pdt.html

Black Friday at the end of the month, hold out on buying anything until then. Have a look at pcspecialist and spec out a laptop there too, avoid Currys if you can (same goes for Harvey Norman and DID etc) as they tend to be grossly overpriced

For the productivity side of things, an i5 is fine but don't scab on RAM, particularly with Photoshop. Ideally minimum of 8gb, and in terms of graphics cards for gaming (AAA titles mostly) the 1650 should do for most games at 1080p.

prawnsambo · 09-11-2019 5:49pm

Also not a fan of dual drives. Better if possible to just have a larger SSD drive in there. They've got a lot cheaper and a 0.5 or 1TB SSD is no longer a big investment.

09-11-2019 6:04pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Black Friday at the end of the month, hold out on buying anything until then. Have a look at pcspecialist and spec out a laptop there too, avoid Currys if you can (same goes for Harvey Norman and DID etc) as they tend to be grossly overpriced

For the productivity side of things, an i5 is fine but don't scab on RAM, particularly with Photoshop. Ideally minimum of 8gb, and in terms of graphics cards for gaming (AAA titles mostly) the 1650 should do for most games at 1080p.

I've always gone with peripheral sites for my pc builds (have custom built all my home PC's since the mid 90's) but laptop prices in curry's are comparable with amazon and places like laptopdirect these days.

There might be some deals on blackfriday but in my experience the decent build quality stuff doesn't change much at all.

prawnsambo · 09-11-2019 6:43pm

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I've always gone with peripheral sites for my pc builds (have custom built all my home PC's since the mid 90's) but laptop prices in curry's are comparable with amazon and places like laptopdirect these days.

There might be some deals on blackfriday but in my experience the decent build quality stuff doesn't change much at all.

Couple of things I would say on the subject.

1. HP are the best in my experience. Not necessarily the flashiest, but the build quality and longevity are top.

2. Always get at least a three year warranty with laptops. And if possible get accidental damage as well. Have had two in my family that both needed the AD inside the 3 year period. And HP also have the best value here. Last one I got was €120 for three year warranty incl. AD.

stephen_n · 10-11-2019 1:28pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Any of you knowledgable chaps know much about laptops?

Thinking of getting this. Primarily for work, I use a lot of tabs and often have photoshop software on the go at the same time.

Also wanted to get something that can game while im away for weekends or on holidays.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/dell-g3-15-3590-15-6-intel-core-i5-gtx-1650-gaming-laptop-1-tb-hdd-256-gb-ssd-10196336-pdt.html

This is the most non-gaming looking setup I can find. A bit over budget but I'll contribute the difference.

Anyone any thoughts? All the decent asus, acer, MSI machines look like space ships. Couldn't bring them into meetings.

If I was picking purely for home / gaming within a similar budget I'd have gotten this https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-rog-zephyrus-g-ga502du-15-6-amd-ryzen-7-gtx-1660-ti-gaming-laptop-512-gb-ssd-10194905-pdt.html

Bought of a couple off these guys. https://www.elara.ie/ Generally a lot better priced that the high street stores like PC World.

thomond2006 · 10-11-2019 8:52pm

Lamar Jackson is the next NFL superstar. He's absolutely incredible to watch.

errlloyd · 11-11-2019 1:46pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Lamar Jackson is the next NFL superstar. He's absolutely incredible to watch.

He nearly ****ed my fantasy team last night. Luckily a cheeky Aaron Jones hat-trick rescued my night.

Squidgy Black · 11-11-2019 2:16pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Lamar Jackson is the next NFL superstar. He's absolutely incredible to watch.

Massive gamble for the Ravens to move on from Flacco, but it's clearly paid off especially considering how absolutely terrible Flacco has done with the Broncos this year.

You'd wonder if he'll have the longevity as a mobile quarterback through, RG3 lit up the NFL for two seasons then ended up a shell of the player he used to be after being smashed so many times.

thomond2006 · 11-11-2019 2:35pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Massive gamble for the Ravens to move on from Flacco, but it's clearly paid off especially considering how absolutely terrible Flacco has done with the Broncos this year.

You'd wonder if he'll have the longevity as a mobile quarterback through, RG3 lit up the NFL for two seasons then ended up a shell of the player he used to be after being smashed so many times.

Flacco was already struggling for a few years at Baltimore and was on massive money. It was absolutely time to move on.

I think it was one really bad injury that ruined RGIII, when they put him back on the field after taking an earlier knock. Open to correction...

Podge_irl · 11-11-2019 2:35pm

Well for one I don't think Harbaugh is stupid enough to force Jackson to take the field and try and play through a clearly badly injured knee...

swiwi_ · 13-11-2019 8:37pm

Fauda.

Great series on Netflix.

13-11-2019 9:39pm

On the topic of series, watched the first episode of Mandalorian.

I'm a star wars fan and then some. Wasn't overly impressed.

Watchmen is excellent but a mix of absurd and disturbing at times.

Dave_The_Sheep · 13-11-2019 9:52pm

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I'm a star wars fan and then some. Wasn't overly impressed.

It was OK. Going to give it some time before deciding. There was a lot of nostalgia references for the sake of nostalgia, let's hook people in etc. The new film trailer is even more blatant in that kind of muck.

Still, the cast is decent so we'll see where it goes.

Podge_irl · 13-11-2019 11:34pm

Gotta say, I've never really "gotten" Star Wars. At least half the films are fairly ropey.

Squidgy Black · 13-11-2019 11:43pm

Podge_irl wrote: »

Gotta say, I've never really "gotten" Star Wars. At least half the films are fairly ropey.

I'm sort of the same, I've seen most of the films and I liked them, but I never really got the whole cult following.

14-11-2019 12:15am

Podge_irl wrote: »

Gotta say, I've never really "gotten" Star Wars. At least half the films are fairly ropey.

The first three films were brilliant. Revolutionary.

The games and many books that followed were soundly consumed by us nerdier folk.

The prequels were trash and panned as such.

The new movies have been reasonably received but they're hardly better than the prequels. I consider them trash.

My love of the universe comes from those first 3 movies and the incredible but non cannon universe created by an incredibly creative community.

I've scant interest in what is on show nowadays. I haven't followed the other TV shows / cartoons. I don't think Disney knows what to do with the Star Wars universe unfortunately.

Dave_The_Sheep · 14-11-2019 12:43am

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I don't think Disney knows what to do with the Star Wars universe unfortunately.

They do. Reap as much nostalgic karma from your/my generation as possible, release a film every summer/christmas, release games/films etc with as little effrot/most profit margin as possible, etc.

If Disney plays it's cards right, Star Wars is a never ending cash cow.

Oh sorry. You meant as regards it's fanbase. Sorry. You're right. They haven't a clue there.

Podge_irl · 14-11-2019 1:04am

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The first three films were brilliant. Revolutionary.

The games and many books that followed were soundly consumed by us nerdier folk.

I have no issue with nerdy stuff. Would have been a massive Star Trek fan back in the day and still fairly fond of it. Always thought it both built a universe better and had more interesting and thought provoking storylines than anything Star Wars offered up. The original SW trilogy is good, and I may be missing something by having seen them much later on, but I think the 3rd one is pretty close to average even if the first and second are excellent. I also think they did a poor enough job of building the universe - though as you say it has been filled out by much ancillary material.

Yeah_Right · 14-11-2019 1:30am

Podge_irl wrote: »

Gotta say, I've never really "gotten" Star Wars. At least half the films are fairly ropey.

**** you!!! You shut your filthy mouth you dirty mother****er!! Burn in hell. Burn I say! BURN!!!!!!!

ðŸ˜

Dave_The_Sheep · 14-11-2019 1:32am

Man's got a point.

(apparently)

ionadnapokot · 14-11-2019 1:57am

Yeah_Right wrote: »

**** you!!! You shut your filthy mouth you dirty mother****er!! Burn in hell. Burn I say! BURN!!!!!!!

ðŸ˜

"son of a bantha" would give it more gravitas/nerdiness

ionadnapokot · 14-11-2019 2:01am

Deleted User wrote: »

The first three films were brilliant. Revolutionary.

The games and many books that followed were soundly consumed by us nerdier folk.

The prequels were trash and panned as such.

The new movies have been reasonably received but they're hardly better than the prequels. I consider them trash.

My love of the universe comes from those first 3 movies and the incredible but non cannon universe created by an incredibly creative community.

I've scant interest in what is on show nowadays. I haven't followed the other TV shows / cartoons. I don't think Disney knows what to do with the Star Wars universe unfortunately.

Rogue One. Bloody great film

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