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Oj · Post by Oj » 22 Jul 2006, 14:49

How the hell do you ppl get the latest issue so early??? 8O 8O 8O

Keigo · Post by **Keigo** » 22 Jul 2006, 15:20

Oj wrote:How the hell do you ppl get the latest issue so early??? 8O 8O 8O

something called subscription and good SAPO speed.

average I get my issue around the 20th of every month.

Oj · Post by Oj » 22 Jul 2006, 15:42

Unfair! 8O I gotta wait until the wed after the 25th!

riaandp · Post by **riaandp** » 22 Jul 2006, 15:52

I got mine Yesterday...

We have a new manager at our local SAPO.

Now things are going well...

Oj · Post by Oj » 22 Jul 2006, 16:04

So tell me a bit about it. How did Walt anonunce that he was leaving?

Richard_ · Post by **Richard_** » 22 Jul 2006, 16:16

I haven't gotten the latest issue, but he probably handled it like every other editor thus far. "moving on in life", "moving to greener pastures", or something like that. It's not like he's allowed to say any more than that...

Oj · Post by Oj » 22 Jul 2006, 16:19

So no-one knows where he's going? I'll mail him

Richard_ · Post by **Richard_** » 22 Jul 2006, 16:23

Errr. LoL. I've already said where he's going. Check 1 or 2 pages back. Both Walt and Christo have started at another company who are to bring out a new magazine on the market soon. I don't think I'm at liberty to mention the company name already - not now at least. It'll pop up on the forums though sometime soon.
Just mail him and he'll tell you. Or MSN.

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 27 Aug 2006, 20:58

First Off...

Welcome to PCF Stacey (Editor) and Deon (Hardware). I hope you enjoy your stay at PCF.

Page 11 about the X1900XTX you stated "enthusiasts are voting with their wallets for NVIDIA's 7900GTX. A card that's slower, more expensive and offers fewer features than ATI finest.

Out of the Top 20 listings for 3DMark 06 on Futuremark's ORB, 6 is 7900GTX SLI's, 13 is X1900 Crossfire's and 1 is 7950GX2.

Then you say the 7900GTX is more expensive than the X1900XTX. According to PC Zones the 7900GTX costs R4499 (R3999 cash). According to PC International the X1900XTX costs R5015. According to Sybaritic the XFX Extreme Edition 7900GTX costs R5141. Their Asus X1900XTX costs R5642. So IMO the 7900GTX is cheaper.

Page 14 about AMD 4X4. I'm glad you said Intel is better in every aspect. Thanks

Pages 52-57. Very nice in depth review about the NVIDIA 7950GX2

Also a very nice review on Core 2 Duo

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 27 Aug 2006, 21:00

Then...Pages 74-78 with the Hard Drive tests. ( WD Caviar 500GB ; Hitachi Deskstar 500GB ; Maxtor Diamondmax 500GB ; Seagate Barracuda 750GB )

I don't agree on a few points with you here. 'PCF Says..."If you really can' t stretch your budget to the Barracuda this the only other choice."

I mean SERIOUSLY. The Caviar costs R2390 and the Barracuda R4200. That isn't stretching your budget. That is almost doubling it. 2 Caviars would cost you R4780 and then you will have 1TB worth of storage.

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 27 Aug 2006, 21:00

With the Hitachi 'PCF says..."This old dog doesn't have the requisite new tricks to make it worth a look and is hampered by it's price." Witch is R2499

Then you wrote at the Maxtor 'PCF Says..."A decent drive at a decent price (of R2599), but the average test scores means it loses out overall"

I don't understand the parts in bold...the Hitachi is overpriced and the Maxtor is decently priced. The Maxtor costs R100 more.

Thanks...This was a very decent issue with a few minor problems...Keep up the good work

Sorry about the three posts. My internet is fussy about long posts

thEnaileDonE · Post by **thEnaileDonE** » 27 Aug 2006, 21:06

@ WiK1d ---> New issue...? got to get it and word up to the new kids in the house... PCFormat roxors my soxors...

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 28 Aug 2006, 21:47

Any comments from Cameron or Stacey?

junjun · Post by **junjun** » 29 Aug 2006, 07:24

Damn i think that the cover model is hot hot hot.

Post by **Anthro** » 29 Aug 2006, 08:28

Welcome to newbies of PCF - prepare to be owned

FTB_Screamer · Post by **FTB_Screamer** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:13

Did I miss something

, what was was the big issue with putting a wonderbra model on the cover, even the new ed said she will never put another one on. What was the big deal????

junjun · Post by **junjun** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:24

Theres no big deal, i just think she looks great >1 more reason to buy PCF>

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:41

Firstly, thanks for the comments. This issue was a bit of a hectic one because the PCF team was basically Cronje (the graphic designer) and myself so there might be a few errors. Any probs with this issue will be my fault except for a few things that Stacey and Deon did when they started. Please be gentle guys!

-=WiK1d=- wrote:Then...Pages 74-78 with the Hard Drive tests. ( WD Caviar 500GB ; Hitachi Deskstar 500GB ; Maxtor Diamondmax 500GB ; Seagate Barracuda 750GB )

I don't agree on a few points with you here. 'PCF Says..."If you really can' t stretch your budget to the Barracuda this the only other choice."

I mean SERIOUSLY. The Caviar costs R2390 and the Barracuda R4200. That isn't stretching your budget. That is almost doubling it. 2 Caviars would cost you R4780 and then you will have 1TB worth of storage.

If you read it you will see that it actually makes sense. If you only have, say, R2500 to spend and cant afford the Barracuda (R4200) then the Caviar is the next best thing. This test pricing was based on a per a gig so you cant really compare it the way you have.

-=WiK1d=- wrote:With the Hitachi 'PCF says..."This old dog doesn't have the requisite new tricks to make it worth a look and is hampered by it's price." Witch is R2499

Then you wrote at the Maxtor 'PCF Says..."A decent drive at a decent price (of R2599), but the average test scores means it loses out overall"

I don't understand the parts in bold...the Hitachi is overpriced and the Maxtor is decently priced. The Maxtor costs R100 more.

Its an overall opinion, the drive still came out last. Read all of the text and not just the final thoughts and it should make sense.

-=WiK1d=- wrote: Page 11 about the X1900XTX you stated "enthusiasts are voting with their wallets for NVIDIA's 7900GTX. A card that's slower, more expensive and offers fewer features than ATI finest.

Out of the Top 20 listings for 3DMark 06 on Futuremark's ORB, 6 is 7900GTX SLI's, 13 is X1900 Crossfire's and 1 is 7950GX2.

Then you say the 7900GTX is more expensive than the X1900XTX. According to PC Zones the 7900GTX costs R4499 (R3999 cash). According to PC International the X1900XTX costs R5015. According to Sybaritic the XFX Extreme Edition 7900GTX costs R5141. Their Asus X1900XTX costs R5642. So IMO the 7900GTX is cheaper.

I'll grab and issue and comment, cant remember but I think it could be an error.

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:48

Right, got the issue. Firstly, you need to look at recommended retail and not pricing from just anywhere. You probably will find it cheaper elsewhere compared to whats in the mag, PC Int's pricing is rather cheap (not even close to recommended retail) so it’s a bad comparison. You also need to look at brands, some are cheaper than others and we work on an average. And lastly, pricing changes...we produce the mag a month in advance.

Edit: Just needed a few adjustments

Mikdog · Post by **Mikdog** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:55

The model is too damn sexy for my eyeballs.

In the letters section, where she's chilling with her laptop, I can see right up her dress and see her landing strip. Seriously. It's awesome.

Super issue, I enjoyed it immensely. Luis is a pretty funny dude when he replies to question. Good luck to the new ed! We're rootin' tootin' for her! Woot woot!...as they would say.

Post by **KillerByte** » 29 Aug 2006, 09:57

hi.

I haven't recieved mine in the post yet.

New Ed is a girl. The IT industry has lost all it stereotypes. FINALLY!!!

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 29 Aug 2006, 10:06

Mikdog wrote:The model is too damn sexy for my eyeballs.

In the letters section, where she's chilling with her laptop, I can see right up her dress and see her landing strip. Seriously. It's awesome.

In person, she is just as hot. Fine, fine, FINE!

Keigo · Post by **Keigo** » 29 Aug 2006, 10:21

KillerByte wrote:hi.

I haven't recieved mine in the post yet.

New Ed is a girl. The IT industry has lost all it stereotypes. FINALLY!!!

I receive mine last week friday...

I think they post late this month? or bcoz of the rain.

and the 4GHZ thing still surives on PG49... ~.~

Post by **KillerByte** » 29 Aug 2006, 10:35

I can see right up her dress and see her landing strip. Seriously. It's awesome.

that is sad. GET a life and a girlfriend!

Post by **Cameron_Losco** » 29 Aug 2006, 10:39

Cameron Losco wrote:
Mikdog wrote:The model is too damn sexy for my eyeballs.

In the letters section, where she's chilling with her laptop, I can see right up her dress and see her landing strip. Seriously. It's awesome.
In person, she is just as hot. Fine, fine, FINE!

Oops, didnt read everything you said. Landing strip...I dont think so bro. Maybe your eyes are playing tricks on you.