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Comment on PC vs Console Gaming: Which Is Actually More Expensive? by True Story

True Story — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:20:26 +0000

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the troll masses that hold regular demonstrations at your doorstep. Your premises are sketchy at best

For me, PC gaming is simple adding a USD$70 graphics card to my regular PC (HD4670). The HD4670 is roughly as powerful as the GPU of the XBOX 360.

Anyway, there seems to be a general consensus that the XBOX and PC are worlds apart. But actually, the XBOX 360 is basically a cheap but streamlined PC with a cutdown OS. You can approximate it as a X1900 + duo core CPU + shared 512MB.

But note the structure of the processor is different in its execution and structure to traditional CPUs.
( => http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2005/06/xbox360-2.ars)

Comment on Google Unveiling Gphone Plans In Two Weeks & Wants to Change the Cellphone Industry by Xfinity

Xfinity — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:29:30 +0000

As of Jan 2010, Google had canceled the development of the Gphone with the Chinese manufacturer it started the project with. Is the T-Mobile Google Android the final result or is this a different concept than Google’s original plan for the Gphone?

Comment on Sony Charges $50 Extra to Sell You Laptop with No Crapware by donna

donna — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:14:06 +0000

Hi, I just got my Sony Vaio back from Sony Repair and it is doing weird things it never did before. The worst is that the LCD fades within a few minutes of idle (all power management is off and its on AC, not battery) and music starts playing shortly afterward. The the minute I hit the touchpad, the music stops, but I have to tap the touchpad to death in order to get the LCD brightness back. I assume it’s a Vaio program but does anyone know which ones it might be? Thanks.

Comment on MySpace: Emails My Password But Says “Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe.” by Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:23:45 +0000

Myspace

Comment on Shopping with Invisible Coupons: A Review of Shortcuts.com by karla

karla — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:02:23 +0000

There is something wrong,very wrong with the shotcuts.com website.I can’t seem to register,keep getting error messages.One message quote”we are aware of the issue,is woking on it.”For Real Lol!!! I don’t trust this website with it’s already problems.

Comment on What If You Could Pick Your Seat When Buying a Movie Ticket? by discount theatre tickets

discount theatre tickets — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:37:22 +0000

They are already doing it here in the extra fancy theaters. You pay an extra buck for reserved seating and larger, more comfortable chairs.

I use it. It is worth it to me. One problem though is that I have yet to see the reservation functionality work when buying seats over the internet. Another convenience I enjoy (and pay for).

Comment on Twitter Review: Waste of Time or Extremely Valuable? by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:18:17 +0000

i love twitter

Comment on Review: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks by Sean

Sean — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:29:37 +0000

annnnd found it already. My eyes had just skipped over the text for the “Middle Button” task.

More sleep and less coffee are in order.

Thanks anyway!

Comment on Review: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks by Sean

Sean — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:27:52 +0000

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the article! I’m a new vx nano user myself (though the equipment has been out for sometime) and this somehow eluded me.

As a heavy center-button user, the workaround sounds great. However, one question: how do you customize that action? I see the customizations in the logitech program; however, I don’t seem to find which “task” to create for the buttons that would allow it to be used in the same way as a center button.

I’m an IT consultant, so while I’m embarrassed to ask for help on such a “simple” matter, no need to dumb it down.

It’s an old post and I know it’s a long shot, but i’d greatly appreciate any help.

And thanks for the post!

Comment on MySpace: Emails My Password But Says “Keep It Secret. Keep It Safe.” by louise

louise — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:44:34 +0000

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