> anybody know what's the difference between a 59001 and an 39001? which one would
> you guys recommend?

39001 is a Version 7. You should be good with that one.

> the new tiny-ass model looks nice and all, but since i'll be buying backups
> mostly, and i'd like to add an hd to it, it's not too viable an option.

No go for the half-pint version. I've got the hard-drive with HDLoader and all my imports installed on the drive. It's like a mini PS2 jukebox. I never even need to eject the CD anymore. (PM me if you'd like more details).

> both come with mars modchips (version 603 iirc), which look cheap and shitty.
> are those any good?
>

Couldn't tell you. Again, using HDLoader with no chip installed (again, PM me).

> any advice or comments will be greatly appreciated, especially if it's along
> the line of "hey, nice tits", or "spend those $350 on something more useful,
> like nice clothes or clean prostitutes"

spic lurker ;-P

> grassy ass. yes

That's my line.

>
> ...:::elgondolero:::...
>

The Gondinator rises from the ashes.


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