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Hi Guys,
I noticed a mention of the SANDIO 3D O2 Mouse in the latest SketchUpDate. The link is http://sandiotech.com/sandio_product.php
I'd need to try one out before making a final decision on this new mouse but from what I read it has many features that SketchUp would really take advantage of.
It's priced at $80, not too bad for a quality mouse.
Mike
@burkhard said:
Any experience with the iMac?
I like to change to a Mac and find this could be a good start.
Otherwise it has the ATI Radeon card. Is this really a handicap with the sketchup performance?Burkhard
Hi Burkard,
Glad to see another regular about to move to the easy life with a MAC 
I've only viewed the new iMACs at my local Apple Store. Wow, they are a piece of modern sculpture. I have read through the specs and think you should go for the model with 2.4GHz processor and 24-inch model ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO graphics processor 256MB of GDDR3 memory.
My reason for saying this is I think you will find the 1920x1200 resolution better for SketchUp and graphics in general. Initially I got a MacBookPro with 1600x1050, okay, but the new MacBookPro with 1920x1200 is much easier on the eye.
From what I hear the ATI works fine with SketchUp but it would be nice hearing from someone that is using one. I had no difficulties with the ATI on the old MacBookPro 
Which ever Mac you opt for I think you will be vary glad that you made the switch.
Mike
PS: I also suggest that you buy from a local Mac retailer. I have two reasons for this. Firstly, they will be be than happy to let you test SketchUp on the machine of your cloice and secondly, there is a very good possibility that you will be able to 'trade-in' the machine when you want to upgrade in a couple of years time. This has been my experience.
Yes serious kit there Alan. If you are getting one
don't forget the Big Brake Pack as Jeremy says !
Ross, Jeremy is a great character and a very tall
bloke. Met him at Earls Court once, I think I came
up to his elbow 
Mike
Looks like the perfect dog for anyone thats
not keen on peee 'n poos
http://www.addonsworld.co.uk/product.php/36408/5737//7ad10f8b0092d3cca6cde38c90c37b79
It looks like Vodafone will be carrying
the iPhone in the UK and Ireland 
http://www.macuser.co.uk/news/118565
I take your point but it could be
handy while you work
Hi Guys,
This is a must for you guys that like alcohol.
Its the AWOL, a device that vaporises the alcohol
spirit (of choice) and allows the user to inhale
the vapour.
It seem that one consumes less calories also and
the extra oxygen can help prevent hangovers!
http://www.awolspirit.com/howitworks.htm
Maybe Santi will put one in may stocking
Mike
PS: It does not work with beer
@daniel bouchard said:
Craig,
What do you think about this, under your leather one-piece suit?
It would slow the bike down too much
@alan wood said:
Hi Mike
Since you are talking about safety. Have you been on an advanced motor cycle course? I have and its amazing what you learn
cheers
Alan.
Not yet Alan but I intend to take lessons.
My driving license covers me for a bike
up to 250cc but I'm going for a 500cc so
lessons and test needed.
Mike
Hi Guys,
I know there are a number of bike riders here
on the forum and I thought this might be of
interest.
I'm getting a Fuoco in a couple of months time
and wanted to be as safe as I can on the road.
Reason = Motorists in Ireland have little or
no respect for bike riders of any kind
I was pleasantly surprised to learn about the
Hot Air Vests and was convinced of their value
after watching the video. Probably staged but
still !!!!
They are also suited to horse riders AND I imagine
cyclists could do worse thing than wear one !
The link the Hot Air Vests is here,
http://www.bikebone.com/page/BBSC/CTGY/AT
Mike
@unknownuser said:
I did see it Mike and yes they were brilliant, mind you they have been doing it for 10 yrs. The guy who won,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_5W4t_CBzg&watch_response
was excellent too, a brilliant voice. The fist thing he said he was going to do after winning the £100,000 was get his teeth fixed. What do you think?
I was torn between the Opera signer guy and the 6 year old girl. We (wife and I) finally agreed that the Opera singer was the most sensible choice as that kind of pressure on a 6 year old could be a very bad thing, she should do well anyway, just hope she has good parents that protect her interests.
As far as the Opera guy getting his teeth 'fixed'. I must admit that its the first physical thing that one notices BUT I think he should just make sure that they are in healthy condition and leave his 'trademark' alone !
@unknownuser said:
Would there be any money in it do u think?
You never know. Did you see any of the recent UK Talent Contest ?
I was impressed with the Bar Wizards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTyQp4GSHaI
or maybe even an Ant and Dek duo
@unknownuser said:
Pretty cool. Very creative. I use extra tiles to make area rugs for my house.
Here's another use by one of my favorite practices- Samuel Mockbee's Rural Studio. Rural Studio used carpet tiles to build a house.
http://www.cadc.auburn.edu/soa/rural-studio/projects_lucy.htm
Must check that out, notices the house is called 'Lucy' house
Lewis, don't cut yourself with that glass OR that sabre of yours
Problem solved,
http://www.amplesample.net/
Would you agree with the judge's choice of
1st place.
Mike
Just spotted this,
http://www.lightningcarcompany.com/
No indication of price though !
And not too keen on body design, too
much of a mixture.
Mike
