What was the grand total after replacing the parts Fran? What are we talking about, like maybe $4,000 out the door i.e. with tax included? If $4,000 is roughly in the ballpark that's not too shabby really. Considering you'd pay about $1,500 more for the less featured packed Audya.

Dom, I'm sorry for questioning your integrity. I really thought some of the software inside the MS was of "questionable" origin. Since that is indeed NOT the case please forgive me for my errant, although sincere assumption okay? Friends? Thanks..

I'm glad you're enjoying the MS Fran. If you say a product is on the up and up and worth it's salt I tend to gravitate toward your conclusions. In other words, I put a lot of worth in what you say bro.

I did want to point out that 250GB for a hard drive is kinda miserly in my opinion. Seeing how you can get a 1TB drive for under a $100 Dom should be a little more generous in his Hard Drive offerings if you ask me. Charge a few bucks more for the MS but give owners a bigger plate to put the food on.

Another thing.. Is the HD 7,200RPM?? I can't imagine it being a 5,400RPM or, God forbid, a 4,200RPM drive. I would also like the option to put in a 10,000RPM drive if that's feasible. But Dom should be offering at least 7,200RPM drives from the factory. Hopefully that's the standard on the MS.

All the best,
Mike

PS: Domenek needs to get over his temper tantrum and come back and join the living. >> Even though we have a tendency to fuss and muss and rumple a few feathers here and there, what better bunch of guys can you find on the Net than us dare I say? I realize I'm a little prejudiced of course, but only because there's a ring of truth in that sentiment and I've got others to back me up besides.