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Al, sounds like fun. I'd be very interested in the Mojito recipe.

I sent the mount back today so we'll see what happens when they get it back early next week.

If they ship me the same wrong thing twice I'll be pressing hard for the similar product solution. I mean, I'd happily accept a DS412 if they're having trouble finding a 508.

Similarly...holy shit rates have gone up. I just shipped a 4lb package to CA, for a whopping $19, without insurance. Woof.

I currently have one of their workstands and use it for general duty as a rack too. This one will allow safe storage of the MTB or road bike while one or the other is occupying the workstand instead of simply leaning against the wall.

Doesn't that just mean that New Guy was wearing them, not JP?

^^ http://www.amazon.com/Feedback-Sports-Bicycle-Storage-Stand/dp/B001F9V842/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363881775&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+stand Pretty cheap. I'm ordering one today. Sorry to hear that your still injured, Shelly. That sucks.

That's a one-off filter element, duh.

Eh, frontwards, backwards, what's the big deal...

Yeah, no way you should be paying to ship back something you didn't order. They emailed me a prepaid UPS label within an hour of calling CS.

I got an email from Newegg last night that said the following: I called the CS contact that I was given and they stated that as soon as the incorrect item was returned (with the prepaid label they provided) that they would overnight me the correct Synology DS-508. So I'm hopeful that the second time will be the charm.

The DS508 is listed as back in stock on Newegg and the price is still the same... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822108012&Tpk=ds508&IsVirtualParent=1

Needs MOAR drop, Brent. Seriously though, don't you have back issues? I hope that isn't setup the way your going to ride it. If so, holy fawk.

Limit was one per customer, Pak. And Newegg just contacted me saying it was an inventory mistake but if I wanted the Synology they'd overnight me one once the defective shipment was returned. I said yes, that'd be fine so there's still a chance...

Called NewEgg. Package is being RMA'd and it'll take at least a week to get my $$ back and it's highly likely that the 3rd party that fulfilled the order is a fuck up.

mine is supposed to be at home so I'll confirm when I get there in 20 minutes. Really glad I didn't buy any HDs... flat package here too. Fuuuuuuuuu...

Good luck, Marc. I cannot imagine the pain in the ass it is to sell a house. Buying one was bad enough.

As Ric said, I wouldn't buy anything older than a 2nd gen iPad at this point. My 2G stutters pretty badly on some stuff as it is, I can't imagine what an OG would be like.

happy birthday al!

Excellent news, Vicki. What's the ETA?

Iomega StorCenter IX2-dl. If the Synology works out I'd be happy to pass along the screaming deal that I got on it (including 2x1TB drives).

It was a reasonably crappy commute in this morning and not one that I would have wanted to do in a 2wd car.

Well, I got a shipping notice this morning so it would appear to be really real.

Or you could hop in the way back machine and go for one of the now-ancient 80-200/2.8s. Man, did I (still do) lust after that lens...

No reason that I can think of, Dinny. If the Drobo gives you enough space and you don't mind it being tethered to a machine you should be all set. What I want is a storage solution that's not attached to anything other than the router and allows me to stream media to the PS3 and other devices around the house. I kind of have that now with a 2-bay unit that I bought a month ago but 5 bays is better than 2 bays and all that...