Pros
-The first computer i've ever owned that has never frozen, it did bluescreen when the hdd failed over the summer but that was the first problem i had with it since purchase in 08
-Can edit/watch/stream 1080 content with no hiccup (i used it regularly between Photoshop and editing home movies from my 1080i camcorder and streaming to the ps3)
- specs at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220307

Cons
-Had to cannibalize HDD so not included
-Screen is unreadibly dim so either the inverter or the lcd bulb needs to be replaced, one is cheap and one is not ($50 vs. $200) but I can perform the work if you care to diagnose and get the part
- battery only lasts an hour but if you use it as an htpc then if the power fails you've got a built in ups

would work really well as an htpc without fixing the screen and it will work with an external display

it's a special edition (parts aren't 100% compatible with just the M50Sa model) and I can't find any being sold elsewhere online so I'll just open it up to reasonable offers in it's condition

11/21/2010 1:01:36 PM

$50?

[Edited on November 21, 2010 at 1:31 PM. Reason : .]

11/21/2010 1:27:41 PM

i doubt that will hold up as reasonable but i appreciate the bump

11/21/2010 1:58:46 PM

lol i'd love it but its not really in the cards right now, i'd use it for a car pc

11/21/2010 3:30:21 PM

that's not a half bad idea actually

add a usb monitor w/touch ability and rig up some usb ports in the dash

only problem is making sure the vibrations don't damage the hdd

11/22/2010 11:20:30 AM

^you can roll solid state for like $50 these days.

[Edited on November 22, 2010 at 6:10 PM. Reason : it's the cooling fan you now have to worry about ]

11/22/2010 6:10:10 PM

I have a Xenarc 7" TSV with a custom mount kit for a B5 S4 if anyone is considering the carPC route.

11/23/2010 2:54:17 AM

I'll do $70.

11/27/2010 11:54:42 AM

i think ill keep unless anyone wants to trade for a cheap guitar

11/27/2010 4:33:25 PM

What type of guitar are you looking for?

I've been thinking about making an offer on this thing anyway, my old laptop is fried.

I have a nice yamaha acoustic, not sure what model off the top of my head (I'm in Wilmington for the weekend). Let me know if you're interested.

11/27/2010 6:02:14 PM

pm sent

11/27/2010 7:19:23 PM

btt

looking for $200 or will just keep
OR
trade for mustang pro rock band 3 guitar

12/4/2010 8:06:59 PM

I have an Alvarez PF-90SC, but I think it's worth more than 200.

12/5/2010 4:51:49 AM

i've actually decided just on a guitar i can control through midi, unconventional but the rest of my setup is based on it now

12/5/2010 11:17:22 AM

Cool. I remember trying to play something similar to that mustang pro a couple years ago at the sharper image. It was pretty weird; let me know how it goes.

12/6/2010 7:58:59 AM

$150

12/6/2010 9:30:30 AM

i'll be in raleigh this weekend and for the rest of the month so if noone else is interested itll go for $150 to jchill

12/6/2010 4:18:50 PM

last 24 hour window or it goes for $150 and no bs penny bids, $10 increments or it goes to the last guy

12/11/2010 4:07:33 PM

bump again for no response from buyer, $150 takes it

12/15/2010 12:50:35 AM

I can probably give you 150 for this, but I would have to check finances at the end of the week.

12/15/2010 11:46:30 AM

Thanks again man.

12/18/2010 11:00:08 PM