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I thought that too, but I watched one of them on eBay sell for 125. Who the hell would pay that much I don't know, but it's something to think about.

Interesting. I have a SATA external enclosure for my backup drive, and the guts of an IDE enclosure...although I just have the IDE drive hooked up internally right now.

Depends on the price. I'm not as picky with monitor brands so long as the picture quality is good and the price is right. Currently newegg's got some pretty sweet deals on `9" widescreen from Acer and Hanns-G for $120 and free shipping. I'm not looking to buy right now though.

Buick could much more easily justify the prium price tag than Saturn...but there really needs to be a sedan version offered too since Americans don't like hatchbacks and wagons...because we're stupid.

I LOVE the profile of this thing:

I see the Maserati resemblance but it doesn't scream it to me. Actually the tail light shape looks kinda like a stretched Optima tail light...albeit its much, much better looking.

I had that thought too. It's a pretty original looking car, with the exception of the back. It gives off a very Jag vibe...but at teh same time it's clean and handsome

In a pinch probably. I could support dual screen now, and believe me I want to, but the way my crappy desk is designed I only have room for one monitor. A new desk is on the list, followed by an Acer monitor.

That font actually looks pretty close. Thanks. Aria, Verdena, and Calibri are styled like Helvetica but don't blow up well (I tried).

I'm debating whether or not to hang on to the old card as a spare or for a really cheap build, or just throw it up on eBay.

I want to know how it seats 7 people.

The SAS is not only faster but is much more stable maintaining the write speed. Sweet.

From some angles it looks a little odd, but from others it looks very sexy, especially the ones taken of the white example I posted. Love the profile. Interior is interesting...look at the size of that screen!

Tesla Model S: $50,000 EV sedan seats seven, 300-mile range, 0-60 in 5.5s It's been a long and difficult road, but Tesla Motors has made it to unveiling No. 2. After a lot of hype and delivery of 250 Tesla Roadsters, the company's Model S was unveiled today in Hawthorne, California. Tesla was incredibly careful about not leaking a lot of information before today – designing the Model S at a high-security rocket facility helped with that, but we still got a peek a few hours ago – and now that it's here, we love what we see. As for new information on the Tesla For The Rest Of Us (sort of), follow the jump for all the details and check out the gallery of high res photos below. We have just listened to the panjandrum Elon Musk and the car's designer speak about the new Tesla S sedan, and these are the things to know about the first mass-produced highway-capable electric car: production will ramp up to 20,000 units annually by the end of the first year of production; after the $7,500 tax break, the Model S will start at just under $50,000 – $49,900 to be exact; and 440-volt charging will be available. That base price is for the 160-mile range pack; a 230-mile range pack and a 300-mile range pack will also be available. Some other fast facts: The car fits seven people and their luggage: five adults and two children in rear-facing seats under the hatch inside, with luggage in the boot up front. If not people, it can fit a mountain bike with its wheels still on, a surfboard and a 50-inch television at the same time. The dashboard screens were installed to rid the interior of buttons. The 17-inch main display is fully 3G and Internet capable. The 300-mile range is possible (vs the Roadster's 244-mile range) because the S has 8,000 battery cells vs. 6,000 in the Roadster, the batteries have been improved in mass and volumetric performance, and there is more advanced cell chemistry in each cell, and the S has a cd of about .27 vs. the Roadster's drag coefficient of .35. On a 220V outlet, the car can be recharged in 4 hours. Option packages are being decided, with the only initial option being the battery pack. Customers will also be able to buy the 160-mile pack and rent the long range pack for a trip. They are finalizing the warranty, and expect it to be 3-4 years for the car and 7-10 years for the battery pack. They expect replacement battery packs to come in at "well under $5000" according to Elon. The quickness: the standard S will get to 60 in 5.5 to 6.0 seconds. A coming sport version will get to 60 in "well under five seconds," Musk says. The car will get a single-speed transmission. The body panels and chassis will be primarily aluminum, with a total weight of just over 4,000 pounds, about 1,200 pounds of that being battery mass. For infrastructure, Tesla is working with a government-affiliated partner to set up battery changing stations at various locations. They will be able to change the battery in 5-8 minutes, "quicker than filling up your car with gas." According to Tesla's numbers, buying a Tesla S will save you $10-$15K vs a comparably priced gas-powered sedan when gas is $4 per gallon. For an equivalent comparison, you'd have to lease a $35,000 gas-powered car. The biggest hitch: the car doesn't go into production until Q3 of 2011. Autoblog Green PRESS RELEASE At a Glance: Production Model S With a 300-mile range and 45-minute QuickCharge, the $49,900 Model S can carry five adults and two children in quiet comfort – and you can charge it from any outlet, without ever stopping for gas. World's first mass-produced electric vehicle offers performance, efficiency and unrivaled utility with twice the energy-efficiency of hybrids, making Model S the only car you'll ever need. Convenience and utility bullet points: • Up to 300-mile range • 45-minute QuickCharge • 5-minute battery swap • Charges from 110V, 220V or 440V • Seating for 5 adults + 2 child seats • Unique hatch for oversized items • 60/40 flat-folding rear seat • 2nd trunk under hood • EPA Roominess Index 121.6 • More room than station wagons • 17-inch infotainment touchscreen • 3G wireless connectivity Model S powertrain includes a liquid-cooled 9-inch motor, floor-mounted battery pack and a single-speed gearbox, delivering effortless acceleration, responsive handling and quiet simplicity -- no fancy clutchwork or gear-shifting required. Model S costs as little as $4 to fully charge – a bargain even if gasoline dropped to $1 per gallon. You can have affordable fun while being socially responsible. Technical specs: • 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds • ¼ mile in 14 seconds • 120 mph top speed • Braking 60-0 mph 135 feet • 42 kWh battery storage system standard • 70 kWh and greater battery storage systems optional • 9- inch liquid cooled electric motor • Single-speed transaxle gearbox • Curb Weight 3825 lbs • Overall Length 196" • Wheelbase 116.5" • All-wheel-drive available (option available in future production models) • Right hand drive available At a Glance: Model S Show Car The Model S Show Car is a drivable vehicle that exemplifies Tesla's "no compromises" philosophy – an elegantly refined luxury sedan delivering optimal performance without sacrificing efficiency. Designed by Franz von Holzhausen, the car's aggressive stance gives way to a modern silhouette, with minimal front and rear overhangs for maximum space efficiency. The car's mature face defines the future of the Tesla brand and incorporates the touches from the Tesla Roadster. Environmentally friendly materials are incorporated throughout, including water-based paint for the exterior, chrome-free vegetable tanned Italian leather on interior, and 100 percent recycled PET carpeting from Futuris. Other details: • Panoramic roof with sliding moon roof • Retracting door handles for improved aerodynamics • Full-time 3G connectivity with Internet, HD and satellite radio • Push button "gear" selector • Brembo brakes • Automatic rear lift gate • 21-inch wheels, Front Tires 245/35ZR21, Rear Tires 285/30ZR21 • 17-inch haptic touchscreen and customizable vehicle information display • Fully digital instrument cluster • LED and neon headlight and taillights, with xenon Hella low beams • Smart-key power and push button gear selector • Brembo brake system with new one-piece monobloc calipers and integral stiffening bridge to optimize performance Front brake system: • Brembo Gran Turismo • Brembo 6-piston Monobloc Calipers • Brembo 405x34mm 2-Piece Floating Slotted Discs with Billet Aluminum Hats Rear brake system: • Brembo Gran Turismo • Brembo 4-piston Monobloc Calipers • Brembo 380x28mm 2-Piece Slotted Discs with Billet Aluminum Hats

So far I don't like it. It looks like the current gen Astra that let itself go...and I don't like the Matrix style wraparound rear window. The current car looks taut and athletic...this looks, I dunno pudgy.

Just because a product sells more doesn't make it better. Because if that's the cause then I guess Toyotas are better than GMs.You;re obvious not paying attention to the fact that I already said I like Windows, so why you feel the need to get into a pissing contest is beyond me. Dude, seriously, you're getting annoying now. Stop hijacking my thread. I wanted a font, that is all.

And along with it all of the $h! that bogs down the system. I can't even receive a file from Messenger anymore without it wanting to download OneCare scanner, then bitch at me when I tell it to piss off and let me get my file. And sorry, that line "Microsoft made jobs so anything freeware is t3h gheyz" is a weak argument. I like Windows, and I use it primarily, but Linux and other freeware OS's offer far more customization for the advanced user, they are efficient, more secure, and very reliable. Oh and far more servers use Linux than Windows. You;re going to have to come up with a better argument then that as to why you dislike Linux etc for me to take it seriously. Stop hijacking my thread dammit.

Saturn's Astra has been something of a commercial non-starter stateside, but it remains a perennial favorite in Opel and Vauxhall guises in Europe. Thus, even with General Motors' touchy-feely brand on the rocks here at home, it's still a pivotal model overseas that warrants attention, even if we probably won't end up seeing it in America. Thankfully, then, the folks at Autoblog.nl (no relation) have dug up a set of small images showing what looks to be a pair of production-ready 2010 examples. Details are slim, but the car is expected to eventually be offered in a whole range of models, including hatchback, sedan, wagon, and performance-oriented GTC. Look for it to hit the stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show this Fall. Autoblog

Linux is very cool because it's open source and not stuffed full of corporate $h! and useless programs.

Glad the price dropped. I paid $194.99 for it, plus the free game and a $20.00 rebate. Good times.

Nope not yet, if you'd be willing send them it would be most awesome. Dell sucks too IMHO (besides their notebooks which seem ok). Nothing beats building it yourself. As for notebooks in general, I would consider a MacBook Pro, an Asus, Acer... What do you have against Linux, Unix, and Solaris?

So I've heard, anyone got the exact numbers? Running a stock car, one that costs less that six figures is an amazing accomplishment.

I did end up going with the GTZ260. Partly for COD, but mainly because it's a superior design (and 5 star rated). Plus it's got a rebate on it, and best of all...it's made by EVGA I love their products, support and lifetime warranty. I think this should tide me over for a while until I eventually build a whole new comp.

Maybe even run Notepad too!

Nice