View Full Version : Free PC headset at Buy.com with Google checkout
Aladuf
06-20-2008, 06:21 PM
http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/277/204031277.jpg
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204031277
It may not be the prettiest thing out there but if you need a headset for your PC then this seems to be a fine deal. Renwood and I just made our orders and got them for free.
Also, this can help if you were ever planning on being in the podcast but just didn't have a headset.
lol, oh and yes, it is a Halo 2 headset :p
Renwood
06-20-2008, 06:29 PM
The fact that its not USB is great too.
GameMaster
06-20-2008, 06:29 PM
Wow, anything that's free is a whale of a deal!
The fact that its not USB is great too.
That also means it can't work on Mac. :(
Renwood
06-20-2008, 06:32 PM
Er, yeah it can?
edit: or not. Hrm. I was pretty sure I've used mine before.
edit 2: I am unequivocally wrong and cry your pardon.
Yeah, headsets that aren't USB aren't mac compatible.
Er, yeah it can?
edit: or not. Hrm. I was pretty sure I've used mine before.
As I understand it, anything with a volume controller between the line and the headphones won't work on mac, because they usually need drivers and companies are lazy / it won't work. :(
I'm just glad I can use my Rock Band mic. That was a relief. :)
Renwood
06-20-2008, 06:36 PM
Yeah, I just read that. I thought I had used my regular mic before, but now I remember that I actually switched it out for my USB one before trying to talk.
GameMaster
06-20-2008, 06:41 PM
My Logitech mic headset has a volume control dongle on the cord but its USB so it works fine.
Vampyr
06-20-2008, 07:06 PM
As I understand it, anything with a volume controller between the line and the headphones won't work on mac, because they usually need drivers and companies are lazy / it won't work. :(
I'm just glad I can use my Rock Band mic. That was a relief. :)
Why the deuce do you have a mac? D:
Why the deuce do you have a mac? D:
I've had one for 2 years now. :lolz:
Why not? Leopard is totally awesome in every way.
Vampyr
06-21-2008, 01:31 PM
I've had one for 2 years now. :lolz:
Why not? Leopard is totally awesome in every way.
Heh, I dunno, I've used Mac's but could never really get used to them. I always felt like they were trying to over simplify everything, and most programmers I know use Windows, just because it lets you mess with more things.
Thanks for the head's up Aladuf, got my free headset ordered last night. :)
I don't know. They're definitely different beasts, but even if they're simplified, I find a lot more use out of Macs. I love doing little things like programming Automator to do stuff for me rather than getting a java platform running before I can do anything. I mean it's Unix-based so it's not like it's useless. :)
I can't run DevC++ though.. I used to love that. :(
Jonbo298
06-22-2008, 01:20 AM
Considering mine crapped out recently and I'm strapped on money until I've moved out at the end of the month, this will be a good half-assed replacement until things stabilize.
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 01:21 AM
I've had one for 2 years now. :lolz:
Why not? Leopard is totally awesome in every way.
I dont have Leopard, and dont plan on getting it. I want a comp that can play games and not just do artistic things.
Renwood
06-22-2008, 01:38 AM
I dont have Leopard, and dont plan on getting it. I want a comp that can play games and not just do artistic things.
http://www.technologyforgirls.com/news/images/199-t2-boot-camp-free-beta-update-released-i1.jpg
GameMaster
06-22-2008, 01:40 AM
Combine just got pwned by Boot Camp.
Vampyr
06-22-2008, 08:07 AM
I don't know. They're definitely different beasts, but even if they're simplified, I find a lot more use out of Macs. I love doing little things like programming Automator to do stuff for me rather than getting a java platform running before I can do anything. I mean it's Unix-based so it's not like it's useless. :)
I can't run DevC++ though.. I used to love that. :(
Have you tried using Netbeans (http://download.netbeans.org/netbeans/6.1/final/)? It's an awesome, free IDE that you can use to write C, C++, Java, Ruby, Perl, and some other stuff. It looks like it's available for Mac OS X, I'm going to assume that that includes Leopard, right?
A lot of people swear by Eclipse, but I really hate that IDE. Netbeans is very suave though, so you might want to give it a look.
I actually use Eclipse and I always find things wrong with it. :lolz: Stupid Eclipse.
Netbeans does C++? Hmmm... that's all kinds of awesome. :D
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 03:33 PM
http://www.technologyforgirls.com/news/images/199-t2-boot-camp-free-beta-update-released-i1.jpg
...I have no clue what the hell that is.
Fox 6
06-22-2008, 03:34 PM
He just left himself open for Renwood....
Will he make use of it?
...I have no clue what the hell that is.
http://www.askdavetaylor.com/0-blog-pics/apple-boot-camp-assistant.png
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 07:20 PM
That still doesnt really help me, but if theres potential way my mac can play games, more specifically g-mod, im interested. Inform me!
It depends if your mac has an Intel or PowerPC processor.
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 07:42 PM
2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Then you can either partition your hard drive to dual boot OSX and Windows, or you can run emulation software.
If you have Leopard you can just run Boot Camp to partition. See here (http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/bootcamp.html).
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Im not fluent in Computer, dumb it down a notch.
Okay, you have two options.
Dual boot (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_boot): Dual booting will require that you partition your hard drive (split your hard drive into two parts). One part will run OS X (Apple's operating system) and one part will run Windows (Microsoft's operating system). All you need to do is run the Boot Camp program (it's in Applications) and follow the instructions. Basically, you're going to steal some GBs from the Macintosh drive and put them into the Windows drive. You'll need a Windows install CD.
Emulation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulator): Allows you to run Windows within OS X (so basically it runs as a program). It probably won't run as fast as compared to the dual boot option.
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 07:56 PM
I dont have Boot Camp in applications and I searched the hard drive and its not there. And im assuming a windows install CD costs moneys?
Fox 6
06-22-2008, 07:59 PM
steal one. :ohreilly:
Click on the apple in the top left and go to "About This Mac."
Does it say 10.4 or 10.5?
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 08:02 PM
Click on the apple in the top left and go to "About This Mac."
Does it say 10.4 or 10.5?
Its 10.4.11, im guessing I need 10.5 and leopard?
Yeah, Boot Camp comes with Leopard.
There was a Boot Camp beta for Tiger, but I'm pretty sure it's discontinued.
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 08:06 PM
Well then what would you say is a better plan, save up and buy a PC or buy Leopard for $130 or what ever it is. Does a Mac run windows just as good as PC does?
You can get Leopard for $110 on amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Mac-Version-10-5-1-Leopard/dp/B000FK88JK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1214179806&sr=8-1).
If you go to a university you can get it for even cheaper. I got my copy of Leopard for $70.
Fox 6
06-22-2008, 08:13 PM
Adam doesnt do anything.... at all....
Doesnt even work.
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 08:21 PM
I dont have a credit card, I guess ill just go to future shop or something. And if playing other games (HL2/g-mod) doesnt work then at least ill be able to play Spore.
Renwood
06-22-2008, 08:25 PM
your best option is to sell me your mac
Combine 017
06-22-2008, 09:16 PM
Adam doesnt do anything.... at all....
Doesnt even work.
Doesnt mean I dont have money.
GameMaster
06-22-2008, 09:18 PM
Boot Camp is in the Utilities folder which is within the Applications folder. If you have Leopard, its in there. If you have Tiger, you'd have to install it. Which would require a search because its not provided on the Apple site anymore.
Edit: I see I'm a little late.
I thought Boot Camp came with Intel Macs, along with Photo Booth and stuff?
Combine 017
06-23-2008, 01:18 PM
Ya ive got photo booth, but theres no boot camp to be found.
thatmariolover
06-23-2008, 01:38 PM
I thought Boot Camp came with Intel Macs, along with Photo Booth and stuff?
Naw. There was a beta of Boot Camp that was available to all Intel Macs but the final version was Leopard exclusive and the older beta downloads were removed from Apple's website.
Combine 017
06-23-2008, 09:31 PM
Well, I bought Leopard. I dont know if its the large downloads im doing right now(10.5.2/10.5.3) but my internet is moving very slowly. I will be able to make a spore monster soon. I still need a windows install disk. Phil, want to lend me yours :D (im just assuming you have one)
Hahah, sorry, I don't have one. :( I had an XP disc four years ago for my laptop, but lord knows where that is now.
Combine 017
06-23-2008, 10:24 PM
Damn. Of well, I guess ill just have to buy it another time.
Angrist
06-24-2008, 06:22 AM
http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/prod_lrg_images/277/204031277.jpg
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204031277
It may not be the prettiest thing out there but if you need a headset for your PC then this seems to be a fine deal. Renwood and I just made our orders and got them for free.
Also, this can help if you were ever planning on being in the podcast but just didn't have a headset.
lol, oh and yes, it is a Halo 2 headset :pSo how does this work? I do see the "Try it and save $10" deal, but that seems to work on everything.
Oh, never mind: Buy.com ships within the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii only.
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