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  1. sarang

    Need Help - Buying a 5.1 Setup for TV

    Lackluster? It plain sucks! The 1501 is a way more musical. I am waiting for the right opportunity to get rid of my Denon 1611. It got the chops for movies and games and does audissey etc but when t comes to music its exposed.
  2. sarang

    71-90K Home Virtualization lab

    @terrence_fdes Both are absolutely correct suggestions. @op Getting the server components could be problem around here, I have built my virtualization environments on Sabertooth x58. Primary considerations were the 6-cores (x2 HT) + triple channel, that gave me 24GB back when I built it and now...
  3. sarang

    Suggestion for buying Microsoft Surface Windows

    Using a Surface RT at the office. (We build apps) The build quality is superlative, the kickstand, the charger connector, the touch n type cover are all exceptionally well executed items. I use iPad for my day to day activities but still can't help but "Feel" the surface just for the goodness...
  4. sarang

    Nokia Lumia 920 Coming to India on January 15

    Google enabling Maps access for Windows Phone after uproar | The Verge They've fixed it, but who cares when you have the awesome Nokia Drive turn-by-turn I wish if this is taken care of.Never used BING MAPS so dont know how accurate it is. Haven`t been a mobile windows user either and...
  5. sarang

    Nokia Lumia 920 Coming to India on January 15

    25K and they got a customer! Even having already burnt a load of cash on a Lumia. Business phones don't come any better than these (Ex iPhone and current iPad4 user here). The mail and office experience is unmatched. And I am not even mentioning the optics on this one.
  6. sarang

    PC Peripherals Time to bid adieu to my trusted CM-690

    For silence on a budget nothing beats Corsair 550. As @ALPHA17 rightly says tick HAF and its kins from you list. Its nowhere close to silent or dust free. The 650 is nice for sure and the A70F is where I'd ultimately put my money. However neither the Lian-Li or Corsair stock fans are low-noise...
  7. sarang

    Need Help - Buying a 5.1 Setup for TV

    Nope these are not powered. You'll need an amp/avr to drive these. PSB has recently launched their active offering PSB Alpha PS1 which sounds good for the price. (20k in india), also I saw AVX' post that the Paradigm Shift A2 are available with them, they are about 25k. Listen to both, if you...
  8. sarang

    Backlit Keyboard (Gaming & Non Gaming)

    Absolutely valid point. I really don't get the point of Macro banks. Get the best possible keyboard possible without splurging on the bells and whistles. Take a look at the new CM/Corsair mechanical keyboards. Your fingers may actually thank you. :)
  9. sarang

    Signature Acoustics Elements C12 IEMs

    Seriously looking forward to this. A welcome change with an Indian manufacturer.
  10. sarang

    Nirvana !!! GTX 690 and DellU3011 !!!

    Congratulations buddy :drool2:
  11. sarang

    Need Help - Buying a 5.1 Setup for TV

    Audio Palace is a sort of rip off for HT stuff. Stay away, if you want proper bill n warranty. Try SoundFactor - East Street, Aquarius East Street and for PSB/NAD/Marantz Lakozy (Rohit Enterprises) Shukravar Peth. AVX is a good place as well and you've already seen it. The Marantz would be...
  12. sarang

    PC Peripherals Purchasing a Mechanical Keyboard

    I got mine from Swaroop Comp in Navasahyadri (Erandwane), you can try either STech or DCC both stock TVS-e iirc.
  13. sarang

    Need Help - Buying a 5.1 Setup for TV

    I've owned the 1311xp (Same speakers older receiver) and frankly the speakers suck. The combo that cranky had (HK + JBL) is far better. The Onkyo again is a big NO NO. The plastic speakers they bundle is an abomination. If you are anyway looking to spend 30Kish why not consider the option Cranky...
  14. sarang

    How to setup and wire the surround speakers?

    Saar PM the phone number and address saar. Free calibration service saar, charges just a caffee saar!
  15. sarang

    3 upgrades in 1 day

    Awesome setup @Sei. Gotto drop-in at your place soon.
  16. sarang

    What language/tech covers all platforms?

    Couldn't agree more! You sir, are a rare talent. While benefits of having experience with a classic language are apparent, I'd rather not write of good JS developers. And about JS being dead easy to pick up I have my reservations. It's simplicity masks the capability and the caveats that come...
  17. sarang

    What language/tech covers all platforms?

    Both are solid platforms with great communities. Depends on what are you planning to build, and what you and your team are more comfortable with.
  18. sarang

    What language/tech covers all platforms?

    While I agree with DS about C++ for native apps on "most" platforms, I wouldn't really recommend it if you want to be productive soon. Don't get me started about Java's portability. The mantra is simple "Write once, pray everywhere", same goes with dotnet (I make a living writing dotnet apps and...
  19. sarang

    Good noise canceling headphones under 2K

    Thanks @ALPHA17 too occupied mate! :( Tried them with the iPhone and iPad both worked pretty decent. Out of my Dell L502X they were definitely better than the iDevices (Louder != Clearer though) . They paired really good with the Xonar DX (not surprised) as well as the Maverick though. I can...