Alienware laptops... Help me get one!
Thursday, November 13, 2003 by ScoobyWRX STi 04 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Maybe some of you have seen the Alienware icon I made for OD, and can tell I'm drooling over the Area 51-m Extreme. I need to raise a total of $3,808 to get the one I want with all the upgrades. I am 16 and am looking for ways to make money... I was thinkin setting up internet/ wireless internet for people and businesses, building some cuztom pc's for people (maybe not sure) and buy/ resell on Ebay. Other than that I am pretty much fresh out of ideas... I want this pc so bad, anyone have some ideas on how I can get one? I am pretty computer literete so I pick up programs quickly, but unfortunately I am limited in my knowledge of code...
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joetheblow
Reply #102 Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:11 AM
Reply #102 Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:11 AM
They make the trains for the New York City subways... so why not a laptop?
Baker that 'vehical' looks like that 2 wheel thing that balances itself... what is it called? It cost 5000 dollars.
what's the windshield for? why get all the ad-ons when IBM give you quality?
Baker that 'vehical' looks like that 2 wheel thing that balances itself... what is it called? It cost 5000 dollars.
what's the windshield for? why get all the ad-ons when IBM give you quality?
paxx
Reply #104 Sunday, November 16, 2003 8:56 AM
Reply #104 Sunday, November 16, 2003 8:56 AM
BakerStreet, quite a change from J-A Bombabrdier's first snowmobile, built in 1923, isn't it?
Off topic interesting fact. Did you know that the Ski Doo's original name was "Ski Dog". Except that a typo in the promotional material wrote a O instead of a G.
Off topic interesting fact. Did you know that the Ski Doo's original name was "Ski Dog". Except that a typo in the promotional material wrote a O instead of a G.
kona0197
Reply #105 Sunday, November 16, 2003 10:18 AM
You may be right but lets not forget who wasted tons of dollars on a CPU when he could have bought a whole new system for the same price...
BTW your P4 3.2 Ghz... compensating for something in size are we?
Reply #105 Sunday, November 16, 2003 10:18 AM
| Yes....one's a competent CPU and the other is Kona's wet-dream.... |
You may be right but lets not forget who wasted tons of dollars on a CPU when he could have bought a whole new system for the same price...
BTW your P4 3.2 Ghz... compensating for something in size are we?
IPlural
Reply #107 Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:56 PM
Reply #107 Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:56 PM
BakerStreet, that is sweet, and something to add to my list also!
Paxx that is actually an interesting fyi, I will have to mention it to
my cousin in Maine as he is a huge Rocon(spelling) fan with snowmobils and
a Rocon powered dirt bike of all things. Talk about a wild ride
Paxx
that is actually an interesting fyi, I will have to mention it tomy cousin in Maine as he is a huge Rocon(spelling) fan with snowmobils and
a Rocon powered dirt bike of all things. Talk about a wild ride
Weaksid
Reply #108 Sunday, November 16, 2003 1:47 PM
Reply #108 Sunday, November 16, 2003 1:47 PM
Not sure if anybody posted this yet, but here is a new computer part that is suppose to come out next year to challenge AMD's new processor.
http://news.com.com/2100-1006_3-5107496.html
http://news.com.com/2100-1006_3-5107496.html
bakerstreet
Reply #109 Sunday, November 16, 2003 2:04 PM
Reply #109 Sunday, November 16, 2003 2:04 PM
joe: yup, it has the same technology as the Segway. Really cooly thingy if they ever really sell them.
paxx: yeeeow. that looks like something I would *not* want to be twisted up in. Is that the seat or the radiator???
paxx: yeeeow. that looks like something I would *not* want to be twisted up in. Is that the seat or the radiator???
Jafo
Reply #110 Sunday, November 16, 2003 2:44 PM
Reply #110 Sunday, November 16, 2003 2:44 PM
Kona....no...it's a P4 3.0C, 800fsb.....a clever choice as it isn't the 'top of the line' and therefore 'premium' priced CPU but at the same time it isn't restricted by a bottle-neck North Bridge [but then details bore you] [or should I say 'details confound you']....
paxx
Reply #111 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:11 PM
Reply #111 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:11 PM
Actually, Bakerstreet, the EMBRIO is just a concept vehicle, of the kind that may be available around year 2025. Here is the official Press Release about it:
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Bombardier® EMBRIO Concept |
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Saint-Bruno (Québec) - 2003-07-09 |
 Gold AwardAnnual Design Awards - 2003 Industrial Design Society of America & Business Week Magazine The Bombardier EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle that promises a whole new experience on the road. Aimed at the 18 to 45 age group, this advanced concept prefigures the kind of user-friendly, minimalist vehicles we might be seeing - and using - on our urban, suburban and country roads in the year 2025. The Design This project was conceived as an exercise in forward thinking: what will the future of recreational transportation be like? Bombardier Recreational Products designers were asked to come up with a prospective concept for a recreational vehicle that would meet the needs of people in the year 2025. The Bombardier EMBRIO concept is one of several concepts that were proposed by different internal design teams of Bombardier Recreational Products which had to respect the design philosophy "to create highly innovative, functional and exciting products to exceed people's recreational needs", and answer the following challenge: what would be the "next thing" in recreational vehicles? The resulting concept is a minimalist, pure and simplified design that uses clean lines and on which the human print is obvious, yet fully blended in the overall styling theme. Both beautiful and functional, the Bombardier EMBRIO is exciting to look at, and should be even more exciting to ride. Technology The EMBRIO concept is a recreational and commuting vehicle that uses gyroscopic and electronic technology. It is a means of transportation, as well as a way of enjoying transportation as a positive activity. The main power source is a hydrogen fuel cell. In stand-by configuration, the vehicle's front wheels deploy to the ground like a jet plane landing gear to increase longitudinal stability. Thus stabilized, the Bombardier EMBRIO looks perfectly at home in the urban landscape, displaying the beauty of its sculptural lines until it's time to go for a ride. A Rider-Friendly Vehicle Riding the Bombardier EMBRIO concept in the real world would be a thrill. With a riding position similar to a motorcycle, the EMBRIO uses a complex series of sensors and gyroscopes to balance one or more human passengers on a single wheel. Technology will be used to harness the laws of physics, with the gyroscopes and sensors, a high-performance braking system, active suspension, night vision and robotic assistance. A digitally encoded learning key will start the engine. To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. The landing gear retracts when the speed reaches 20 km/h. To turn, the rider leans in the desired direction. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. When the speed drops to 20 km/h again, the landing gear redeploys automatically. Even without the landing gear, the EMBRIO would be stable when motionless because of the gyroscope. An Ecologically Responsible Approach The use of fuel cell technology and recycling of aluminum and polyethylene makes the Bombardier EMBRIO an eco-friendly design throughout its life cycle. Materials and Processes Polypropylene, Santoprene, nylon (injection moulding), aluminum (stamping, die casting and robotic assembly), magnesium (casting). Dimensions and weight
Bombardier Recreational Products designs, develops, builds, distributes and markets utility vehicles, Rotax® engines and karts, Ski Doo® and Lynx® snowmobiles, BombardierTM ATVs, Sea Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Johnson® and Evinrude® outboard engines, as well as Evinrude direct injection and Evinrude E TECTM technologies. |
Styl-X Design
Reply #113 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:41 PM
Reply #113 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:41 PM
one thing about that bike...
How is the thing supposed to stear? I see 1 rear wheel and 2 front wheels witch are off the ground (probably ment for parking or something....
Looks a bit like a horse
How is the thing supposed to stear? I see 1 rear wheel and 2 front wheels witch are off the ground (probably ment for parking or something....
Looks a bit like a horse
paxx
Reply #114 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:45 PM
Reply #114 Sunday, November 16, 2003 3:45 PM
Styl: to stear, you just lean in the direction you want to stear in. Read the paragrph "A Rider-Freindly vehicle".
Styl-X Design
Reply #115 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:07 PM
Reply #115 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:07 PM
paxx, dont you think that the wheel should be a little rounder in that case? would be great to give it a try tought...
Styl-X Design
Reply #116 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:09 PM
Reply #116 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:09 PM
the landing gear looks a bit ugly too, I think it would look much cooler without, it stables itself so why bother?
bakerstreet
Reply #117 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:36 PM
Reply #117 Sunday, November 16, 2003 4:36 PM
Styl: It would only stabalize itself when it is turned on, and forward inertia helps stablize stuff, like riding a bike. Under 12mph it drops the wheel since the forward inertia isn't there.
Paxx: yup, saw that a while back.
Paxx: yup, saw that a while back.
Styl-X Design
Reply #118 Monday, November 17, 2003 5:00 AM
Reply #118 Monday, November 17, 2003 5:00 AM
yeah ok, but they say it stabalizes itself even if it stands still, ok I understand it dasnt do that when it is turned of but when you turn it off, just put it in some sort of standard. I think it makes it look ugly
joetheblow
Reply #119 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 8:50 AM
Reply #119 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 8:50 AM
Styl, lets talk about something more important then the wheel of which this thing moves on; lets talk about the windshield.
What it the windshield for? To block the air around your waist?
FYI
I have narrowed it down to a Dell laptop or an IBM... maybe a Toshiba. That is still in the running.
No Alienware. I like their desktops though.
What it the windshield for? To block the air around your waist?
FYI
I have narrowed it down to a Dell laptop or an IBM... maybe a Toshiba. That is still in the running.
No Alienware. I like their desktops though.
IPlural
Reply #120 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:38 AM
Reply #120 Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:38 AM
The hub dia. could change, shrinking on the side in the direction for the turn along with a slight lean, or braking on the hub on one side or a combination of them all...
be a real treat to have the hub lock up though SPLAT!
You could design the tire to be thicker on the tread, softer on the side wall (normal tire config so far) and it could have a gel core for shock absorption and to keep tire true after repeated stress applied to driving conditions, turning, stopping...
With ABS controlling stopping would be easy to work out, though lots of money would be put into gyroscopic controlled positioning, with a chip gyro of course, redundant I'd also bet...
mmm, probably should go to the link and read before making guesses
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be a real treat to have the hub lock up though
SPLAT!You could design the tire to be thicker on the tread, softer on the side wall (normal tire config so far) and it could have a gel core for shock absorption and to keep tire true after repeated stress applied to driving conditions, turning, stopping...
With ABS controlling stopping would be easy to work out, though lots of money would be put into gyroscopic controlled positioning, with a chip gyro of course, redundant I'd also bet...
mmm, probably should go to the link and read before making guesses
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Reply #101 Sunday, November 16, 2003 12:06 AM
http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2003/11/04/cx_dl_1104vow.html
That should make all those trendy Vespa riders cringe with envy, maybe Bombardier makes a swooby laptop, too.