Weee!!!! New PC!

So I bought a new PC yesterday, actually the first time in my life I've done this.  I spent a little more than I was planning but future proofing struck me as important if I'm spending the best part of 1K.  So I'm the proud owner of a 3.4GHz beasty with 1GB ram and a 400GB HDD - there's lots of other whistles and bells plus a lovurly 17" TFT monitor.  The monitor actually making the most difference on the desk as we can now have the screen facing the user rather than over to one side.  On the front panel there's also a cool selection of adapter for reading memory cards, taking input from cam-corders and a headphone socket.

We got a new printer/scanner thrown in too, which we can play with.

But, the important news is it plays Half Life 2 like a greased weasel at maximum everything mode. :)

In other news; Christmas was had by all at family.  M is convinced now that we have to go away next year.  I'm tempted to agree.   However, good haul of pressies, some good, some not so good, but generally not bad for the festering season.  Next stop, the New Year Ball at the pump rooms and the question of the year - can Dave actually get into his DJ???