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Actually the the LCD vs. Plasma debate is pretty much moot, since there are no plasma displays available below 37" screen size.

LCDs atill have issues with incomplete color gamuts that LED backlighting is only just beginning to address.

Higher than optimal black levels (think gray instead of black) will always be a problem unless you have strobing backlights but that would introduce another set of issues.

Don't have time to post much but you have to go for the more expensive shredders if you want to avoid constant jams with more than a couple of sheets and overheating for repeated shredding.

Fellowes for arounf $90 is what I would recommend. I got one and it has not failed yet but two cheaper ones that I had previously jammed all the time.

I just want a Next button that does what all other Next buttons do ;p

Hey Brian,

Looks like time machine and aiport disk working together has been nixed for now:

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/10/26/apple_yanks_wireless_backup_from_leopard_last_minute.html

olga is correct.

Developer of our first place poly'd one section of brick to see if it would be a good sealer. Looked awful but it did seal and make it shiny.

azul, that's a 30" wide subzero 611 with the framed finish.

The other finishes are stainless steel or overlay where the stainless steel handles are retained but panels are inserted to change the finish and color.

SS finish here
http://www.subzero.com/products/category.aspx?cid=2
Note the rod handles

Overlay is the main picture option here
http://www.subzero.com/products/detail.aspx?cid=2&productid=13
Note handles are still rods

Framed is the second picture option in the second link above. Note the pressed steel handle

Wow! I can't add much because everyone else has said it already but I am very impressed with your style and DIY skills.

Plexiglass example here:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/competitions/kitchen-8-angelas-bright-orange-crush-002300

This is for mikey_hong and his question in the last OT about an inspector and other advice:

Larry Ubell (the one on WNYC radio with his father) is your man. Very thorough and a great guy.

http://www.accuratebuilding.com/

Unfortunately, you may find that the sponsors do not allow you into the areas that a building inpector really needs to see (HVAC units if they are centrally located, roof, basement areas, etc.) For that reason, it may be too much money to spend (a few hundred but I can't remember the amount) to be able to only inspect your apt. You cannot force them to let you into those areas and you have no recourse if they don't.

Discuss it with Larry and try.

In the event that you only discover issues after move in then you have to form a board ASAP. Read your offering plan now to see when the sponsor allows the formation of a board and get it started as soon as that date hits. You should do this as a matter of course. Only then will you be able to get mobilized to get a whole building inspection, get funds to pay for it etc. then, if anything major is found, you start the negotiations.

I'm not trying to scare you but the earliest possible formation of the condo board is a must just in case issues arise.

I have had friends close on new construction with no major issues and those that they had were promptly dealt with. Hopefully this is your experience. OTOH, as guido pointed out in the other OT, there are some buildings with problems.

OTher advice:
If you have money in INGdirect or a similar internet account, you need at least 2 full business days to transfer that into your checking account for closing. Plus you need time for the bank to cut you a certified check from those funds, so make sure you transfer a few days before closing.

As a buyer of new construction, you will be paying state and city transfer taxes that add up to about 1.5% (go to corcoran.com for more accurate numbers) of the purchase cost so, if you have not seen the estimate of closing costs then this should help you mentally prepare for the shock!

You will pay state and city xfr taxes when you sell also. That is the sucky thing about new construction. If you bought a resale then the seller would pay. Some sponsors offered to pay those taxes during slow periods about 18 months ago so it is possible to not pay them but that is rare.

Maybe also post on streeteasy.com or possibly curbed.com to see if buyers want to start a private message board such as on yahoo groups (but be prepared for snarky comments about why anyone would ever want to buy into such and such condo or such and such area). Make sure it is not public and register people that can prove their purchase by giving details that only purchasers would know. This will also help give you a unified voice in case issues arise.

Finally,
Good luck and Congratulations!

ColumbusOH, that's basically what I said but you described the way it would open better than I did.

I guess we're both assuming that the hinged on the left with standard door problem mentioned by Andrew would be solved by our thinner door suggestion.

BTW josie, I guess location is important for code regulations. In nyc solid doors for w/ds are code compliant. As long as venting is up to code of course.