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Dr Fred
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 Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:29 pm |
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I was wondering if compuhost has some way of selling a backup dongle for less than the full $176 price.
I have no intention of running two shows at the same time or anything like that but one of my biggest fears is loosing that silly little green thing.
I am willing to pay $30-$40 for the peace of mind of having a backup, but since I do have a legal copy that I have purchased it seems a bit pricy to spend another $176 to get a full price copy.
Just going through the gear and thinking what is essential that I do not have a backup.....
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KBear
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:47 pm |
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Just tie a long lanyard to it and keep it attached to your system or laptop. It would be nice to have a spare, but I understand why they don't make them available at a discount. I carry a player and disks for backup. BTW, have you ever seen any of the illegal operators using Compuhost? I'm happy to spend the money for a good program that no one else around me is using.
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Bazza
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 3:32 pm |
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Dr Fred @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 5:29 pm wrote: I am willing to pay $30-$40 for the peace of mind of having a backup, but since I do have a legal copy that I have purchased it seems a bit pricy to spend another $176 to get a full price copy.
That will never happen as the dongle is the "Key to the Castle". We all know what would happen. Why buy a full priced key when you could buy someones "backup dongle" on eBay for half price?
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BigJer
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:10 pm |
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Exactly, Bazza! I like the lanyard idea. I don't worry about losing mine as much as I worry about accidentally smashing it. I tend to just leave it plugged in all the time.
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mckyj57
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 8:10 pm |
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You might consider having a pact with other local KJs who may not have a show on all of your nights....we have three of us in our little town, and we don't do many shows.
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DangerousDanKaraoke
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Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:59 pm |
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I use Tricerasoft Swift Elite 4 which also works with a dongle. Just resolve to be hyper diligent about it. It's the last thing I plug in when setting up, and the first thing I unplug when tearing down. The long lanyard works for me, attached to a key ring that I attach to the inside of my computer case.
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Nlouch
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:59 am |
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My laptop is connected to a USB hub, which is mounted inside my mixer case. The hub connects to my soundcard, external hard drive and compuhost dongle. I have used a cable tie to secure it to he hub, and the hub is hidden out of sight, mounted under wireless mics.
It ain't going anywhere, and nothing can touch it.
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DannyG2006
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I keep mine connected to my pcmia usb hub and I keep a certain routine when hooking up my laptop.
1)power
2)soundcard
3)mouse
4)hub
5)external HD
and do the reverse in putting it away.
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tovmod
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:34 am |
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KBear @ Mon Dec 21, 2009 2:47 pm wrote: BTW, have you ever seen any of the illegal operators using Compuhost?
I know of several!
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srnitynow
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:51 pm |
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Since my "dongle" is my MOST important piece of equipment, I make sure that I know where it is at all times!!! 
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Dr Fred
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Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:03 pm |
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srnitynow @ Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:51 pm wrote: Since my "dongle" is my MOST important piece of equipment, I make sure that I know where it is at all times!!! Exactly my problem I worry about it. I hate to worry about something so small.
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