Posts by chiefsmackaho

OK, so I finally have my zd8000 working properly. Had to reformat, but in the process, it allowed me to get rid of some of that bloat from the default install, so it's all good. My initial impressions are that this thing is a...

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkDTSHD Sorry to hear about your woes. Did this happen on the first day the first time you powered up your zd8000? Or, do you recall if you might have installed some software before the...

Got mine on Monday! I'm still messing around with it, so I haven't used it much. I'm having an issue with Media Center crashing on me and generating an crash report. Once I figure out how to correct this, without having to re-install...

WOW, that's so on the nose!!!!!

Yeah, that didn't sit well with me when I was making my choice either. I didn't want to take a chance on possible damage as it was being transported around in my laptop bag.

Yeah, it sucks. At least with the desktop replacements, you get larger keyboards and bigger screens so you don't have to sit as close. At least, that's how I feel. I own 2 laptops (one a DTR and one provided by work which is a...

Personally, I would have liked to have had the model on the cover of that Maxim flanking the M680 as if she was showing it off, but hey, that's just me.....

Quote: Originally Posted by urban_bigfoot I don't have time to write up a thorough review, but here is a quick synopsis: First off, I'm really loving this machine! The 17" screen is very clear and ultra-bright....

That's what I thought, so there's an additional cost. I'm glad it wasn't available because knowing me, I would have selected it and thereby, delayed my shipment.

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