The Perpetual Thread of Quick Questions which don't require their own thread - Page 38

Lungboy · 11-Sep-2012, 20:47

Bargain!

Ok, so what's the easiest way to get a new XBMC setup? I loved my old one that a mate chipped for me, but i have no idea how to go about a 360 mod.

Bilb · 12-Sep-2012, 10:41

Depends how powerful you want it to be.

I've got two old Xbox XMBC's ... one is in use, but t-other is in the garage, with an xecutor chip in it, not sure what version. It's not used, you're welcome to the whole machine for the postage.

Another option I guess would be remove the xecutor chip from yours and try to soft-mod it instead.

Apple TV (some of the earlier versions) prior to the newer firmware ran XBMC nicely.

Old PC will run XBMC

Raspberry Pi with RaspBMC. I find it's fine for SD content, but starts to struggle with the higher end MKV's and 1080 stuff.

Of all these, I guess the Apple TV is the one that best emulates a "simple user experience" since it can all be driven by the remote. Plus you can get the Netflix and other streaming stuff to work. But still no 1080 goodness.

The Scientist · 19-Sep-2012, 17:56

Bit cheeky I know but can someone pm me a link or 2 for a couple of good torrent sites I might find handy in searching for some music. I obviously intend to buy the music if I like the tracks

Eja Cool8 · 20-Sep-2012, 16:15

ReichSteadyCrew · 20-Sep-2012, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Scientist

Bit cheeky I know but can someone pm me a link or 2 for a couple of good torrent sites I might find handy in searching for some music. I obviously intend to buy the music if I like the tracks

I havent just PMed you with a site i never go on...

Eja Cool8 · 20-Sep-2012, 16:41

Because that would be bad and wrong and no-one on here evereverever does anything like that because we're all good and conservative and have found Jesus

Q-Target · 20-Sep-2012, 20:21

I downloaded Jesus. Bring it, Pope!

Eja Cool8 · 21-Sep-2012, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q-Target

I downed Jesus' load. Bring it, Pope!

Fixed

Q-Target · 21-Sep-2012, 15:27

Nom. Salty. I can't wait for the second coming.

Eja Cool8 · 21-Sep-2012, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Q-Target

Nom. Salty. I can't wait for the second coming.

BBW · 12-Oct-2012, 01:46

Inquiry or Enquiry?

Q-Target · 12-Oct-2012, 08:46

Are you investigating wrongdoing or asking a question?

Q-Target · 12-Oct-2012, 08:48

Incidentally, the Americans use inquiry instead of enquiry. We use it all proper like and use inquiry to refer to investigations.

DEV^S · 17-Oct-2012, 12:41

Best place for eye test? Boots, specsavers, Costco?

Bilb · 17-Oct-2012, 12:54

Whichever is the cheapest!

Remember to take a copy of your prescription away, as you can get glasses from anywhere!

DEV^S · 17-Oct-2012, 13:00

I'm guessing you're saying they are all the same

[n00b]Zippy · 17-Oct-2012, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEV^S

Best place for eye test? Boots, specsavers, Costco?

Mrs Z went to Specsavers and while she got a good deal (free test and two pairs for one) she still couldn't work with a monitor very well so went to Scrivens which is much more local for another pair.

Scrivens were much more thorough (45 mins vs 15 mins for Specsavers) but more expensive, so I guess it is a toss-up. From what I know of you, I guess you could shell out a bit more to get the better job done.

burundi · 17-Oct-2012, 13:16

Not specsavers! Local non-chain optometrists tend to be better in my experience but also more expensive. They tend to care more when it's their own business.

I've tried all the major chains, local has always been best.

stepper · 17-Oct-2012, 13:34

If you work with a monitor your work place has to provide you with £25 towards the cost of an eye test.

burundi · 17-Oct-2012, 13:38

Yeah, we get it free from a pre-approved optiicians. Devs is working for the family business isn't he?

[n00b]Zippy · 17-Oct-2012, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepper

If you work with a monitor your work place has to provide you with £25 towards the cost of an eye test.

Do they not have to provide you with a pair of monitor glasses as well? Or did I dream that?

Spanks · 17-Oct-2012, 14:33

if you need glasses specifically for monitor work then yes they do up to like 100 quid or something

if you need glasses anyway then no they dont have to pay. They do need to pay £25 towards eye sight tests though. and you can claim it once every 2 years

Eja Cool8 · 17-Oct-2012, 14:41

...and if you live in Scotland, you get a free eye test as a matter of course, unless you want contacts instead of specs, then you pay the usual rate

The Scientist · 20-Oct-2012, 12:22

someone posted up a link to a gun that fires rice at flys a few months back, can anyone help me find the link.

The Big Kahuna · 20-Oct-2012, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Scientist

someone posted up a link to a gun that fires rice at flys a few months back, can anyone help me find the link.

It was me, and it's salt, not rice.

http://www.trickery.net/vb/showthread.php?t=60272

The Scientist · 20-Oct-2012, 15:32

cheers fella.

Orange · 28-Oct-2012, 19:27

A helicopter had been hovering overhead for the last hour or so, does that mean there's a crim about?

Hapless · 28-Oct-2012, 19:40

Or a car crash, but most likely some ne'erdowell getting microwaved in a bush.

Barber · 28-Oct-2012, 20:58

Just going back to the specsavers comments..!

Ok, i am biased towards Specsavers. But let me tell you about the things that make specsavers different from your local opticians that should ensure you get the best deal and the best eye test.

- All aspects of the eye test are automatically included, they do not charge for fundus photograpy
- They have a 3 month no quibble no fuss returns policy
- You can complain about any aspect of your service by either email (that is automatically sent to you after the eye test), twitter, direct to SOG (specavers optical gurnsey) or facebook (every store has its own facebook page). Trust me if you take te time to contact by any of these forms you will get a reply.

All that said, each store is individually owned or joint owned and yes just like in any business you go into, if you have a good leader this filters down to the staff.

Barber

*XeR0x* · 29-Oct-2012, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Big Kahuna

It was me, and it's salt, not rice.

http://www.trickery.net/vb/showthread.php?t=60272

How have i only just seen this!

11-Sep-2012, 20:47	#1111
Lungboy Roboplegic Wrongcock Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,702	Bargain! Ok, so what's the easiest way to get a new XBMC setup? I loved my old one that a mate chipped for me, but i have no idea how to go about a 360 mod. __________________ Please use my link for ordering Giffgaff simcards!

12-Sep-2012, 10:41	#1112
Bilb Amazeballs! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elite Elevated Equine Division Posts: 11,283	Depends how powerful you want it to be. I've got two old Xbox XMBC's ... one is in use, but t-other is in the garage, with an xecutor chip in it, not sure what version. It's not used, you're welcome to the whole machine for the postage. Another option I guess would be remove the xecutor chip from yours and try to soft-mod it instead. Apple TV (some of the earlier versions) prior to the newer firmware ran XBMC nicely. Old PC will run XBMC Raspberry Pi with RaspBMC. I find it's fine for SD content, but starts to struggle with the higher end MKV's and 1080 stuff. Of all these, I guess the Apple TV is the one that best emulates a "simple user experience" since it can all be driven by the remote. Plus you can get the Netflix and other streaming stuff to work. But still no 1080 goodness. __________________ @TomJJarvis

19-Sep-2012, 17:56	#1113
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,876	Bit cheeky I know but can someone pm me a link or 2 for a couple of good torrent sites I might find handy in searching for some music. I obviously intend to buy the music if I like the tracks __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

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Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	Because that would be bad and wrong and no-one on here evereverever does anything like that because we're all good and conservative and have found Jesus __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

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12-Oct-2012, 08:46	#1122
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,837	Are you investigating wrongdoing or asking a question? __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

12-Oct-2012, 08:48	#1123
Q-Target he'll hoof you in the works Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Brighton Posts: 35,837	Incidentally, the Americans use inquiry instead of enquiry. We use it all proper like and use inquiry to refer to investigations. __________________ Making people say "oh fuck off" at their monitor since 1973 (before monitors were invented) twitter Huffington Post Comedy Blog Animangle Zoo Other Photoshop stuff

17-Oct-2012, 12:41	#1124
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Bilb Amazeballs! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Elite Elevated Equine Division Posts: 11,283	Whichever is the cheapest! Remember to take a copy of your prescription away, as you can get glasses from anywhere! __________________ @TomJJarvis

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burundi WARNING: May contain nuts Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Prestonia Posts: 10,533	Not specsavers! Local non-chain optometrists tend to be better in my experience but also more expensive. They tend to care more when it's their own business. I've tried all the major chains, local has always been best. __________________ Want UnLtd Mobile Data & Texts for £12 a month PAYG? - Order a free GiffGaff SIM via this link and get an additional free £5 credit. At £12 a month data is unlimited with no fair usage policy! ** Have you added yourself to the trickery members map ** WANTED: Something witty to go here.

17-Oct-2012, 13:38	#1130
burundi WARNING: May contain nuts Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Prestonia Posts: 10,533	Yeah, we get it free from a pre-approved optiicians. Devs is working for the family business isn't he? __________________ Want UnLtd Mobile Data & Texts for £12 a month PAYG? - Order a free GiffGaff SIM via this link and get an additional free £5 credit. At £12 a month data is unlimited with no fair usage policy! ** Have you added yourself to the trickery members map ** WANTED: Something witty to go here.

17-Oct-2012, 14:33	#1132
Spanks GTFOMI Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,150	if you need glasses specifically for monitor work then yes they do up to like 100 quid or something if you need glasses anyway then no they dont have to pay. They do need to pay £25 towards eye sight tests though. and you can claim it once every 2 years __________________ <Blokefish> my bro said there was this person at uni who told everyone to call him "T-Bag" and who wore girls clothes all the time and hit on the townies

17-Oct-2012, 14:41	#1133
Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	...and if you live in Scotland, you get a free eye test as a matter of course, unless you want contacts instead of specs, then you pay the usual rate __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

20-Oct-2012, 12:22	#1134
The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,876	someone posted up a link to a gun that fires rice at flys a few months back, can anyone help me find the link. __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

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The Scientist skulker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,876	cheers fella. __________________ #FSA.CLAN www.flosseh.co.uk

28-Oct-2012, 19:27	#1137
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	A helicopter had been hovering overhead for the last hour or so, does that mean there's a crim about?

28-Oct-2012, 19:40	#1138
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28-Oct-2012, 20:58	#1139
Barber pro poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 632	Just going back to the specsavers comments..! Ok, i am biased towards Specsavers. But let me tell you about the things that make specsavers different from your local opticians that should ensure you get the best deal and the best eye test. - All aspects of the eye test are automatically included, they do not charge for fundus photograpy - They have a 3 month no quibble no fuss returns policy - You can complain about any aspect of your service by either email (that is automatically sent to you after the eye test), twitter, direct to SOG (specavers optical gurnsey) or facebook (every store has its own facebook page). Trust me if you take te time to contact by any of these forms you will get a reply. All that said, each store is individually owned or joint owned and yes just like in any business you go into, if you have a good leader this filters down to the staff. Barber __________________ #fsa.clan..