[thelist] wish list

[Jeff Howden]

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> From: head lemur
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> Nvidia Video Cards
> (software updates to the graphics engines are fast and
> stable)
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+1

even the mobile vid cards rock.

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> D-Link switches and Hubs.
> (Lifetime warranty,cheerfully exchanged)
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+1

the management interface sucks, but they get the job done very nicely.

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> Keyboards. By em cheap and replace them often.
> Do not let let folks have "internet" keyboards.
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i find the best ones for less than $10 at goodwill (dunno if you have those
in your area or not)

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> Free the mouse
> Trackballs trackballs trackballs.
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YUCK

if you need any amount of cursor accuracy and control, avoid the trackball
like the plague it is.  may i suggest the intellimouse explorer instead.
lots of buttons, scroll wheel, and everything is configurable.

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> Chairs.
> Get quality ones with cloth adjustable armrests, padded
> seats and 5 wheels. Get ones with a real good height
> adjustment.
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fuggedabout.  cloth - YUCK.  leather - YUCK YUCK.  elastic mesh breaths and
supports the body at the same time.

when it comes to chairs there is nothing that can touch an aeron chair from
herman miller.  it'll set ya back a good chunk of change, but your ass (and
back and shoulders) will thank you (i speak from experience).  get it with
all the options.  they don't cost that much more and you'll want them within
a few days of getting the chair anyway.  *don't* buy one without going and
finding out which size fits the best.

.jeff

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