Comment Re:Better in Italy (Score 1) 218
Neat-o.. My dot is almost over Mahatma Gandhi. Somehow that makes me feel superior. Thanks for that link!
Comment Re:Laws (Score 1) 698
There's actually a huge number of us that believe this way. What we lack is the critical mass of fanatics required to organize a threat to the status quo. That's because those of us that recognize governing is not black or white are, more often than not, intelligent enough to at least consider an opposing point of view.
Comment For our own good.. (Score 1) 703
We should be focusing on the threat of an asteroid colliding with our planet.
The logistics of destroying or redirecting an asteroid are difficult, but finding another inhabitable planet that we could reach without light-speed is such a statistical improbability that it feels like a lower priority to me.
I don't have the numbers, but I'd wager that it's more likely that another intelligent lifeform would find us first.
I don't have the numbers, but I'd wager that it's more likely that another intelligent lifeform would find us first.
Comment Re:RIP Micron (Score 1) 137
I'll agree. I was a loyal customer for 15 years. Their support was absolutely top notch. I never had to wait more than 10 seconds when calling them and only once did I ever need to escalate a call beyond the first person to answer.
I think this is what put them out of business. The PC industry is a race to the bottom. Price is king these days and if you aren't willing to sacrifice your quality in the name of more profits, you will be replaced by someone else who is.
This is a very sad day for me.
Comment Re:Best "mouse": Logitech Trackman (Score 2, Interesting) 246
Damn right! I've been using thumb wheel trackmen for 14 years now and I freaking love it. No mouse shoulder, easy to click..
And as a bonus, you can kick serious ass with FPS with our ability to head look or spin ridiculously fast. This feature does take a while to get used to, however..
Comment Re:Off topic, but I have to mention it (Score 4, Insightful) 294
I wish I had mod points! We need more nerds like you around here.
+1 Informative!!
"GiFi" — Short-Range, 5-Gbps Wireless For $10/Chip 190
mickq writes "The Age reports that Melbourne scientists have built and demonstrated tiny CMOS chips, 5 mm per side, that can transmit 5 Gbps over short distances — about 10 m. The chip features a tiny 1-mm antenna, a power amp that is only a few microns wide, and power consumption of only 2 W. 'GiFi' appears set to revolutionize short-distance data transmission, and transmits in the relatively uncrowded 60GHz range. Best of all, the chip is only about a year away from public release, and will only cost around US $9.20 to produce."
Feed Engadget: Survey says: LCD and plasma TVs highly reliable (engadget.com)
Filed under: HDTV
LCD and plasma TVs are far more reliable than older rear-projection types, according to a report by Consumer Reports. On average, only 3 percent of flat panel TVs need repairs, with the majority of those repairs being free thanks to warranties. Rear projection TVs had a far higher repair rate of 18 percent, probably due to the limited life of the bulbs contained in these TVs. When flat panels TVs did need an out of warranty repair, they cost around $260 for LCDs, and nearly $400 for plasmas, with rear projection TV repairs costing around $300. The report also called out expensive extended warranties, saying that they're only worth it if you're particularly paranoid and they're cheaper than any possible repairs.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
Submission + - What's the best chair for a geek? 2
Uglor writes: My latest in a long line of cheap office chairs broke, spilling me to the floor in a less than dignified manner. I need to buy a new chair for my desk at home. For the last several years I have been buying the same generic $50 black executive office chair. They usually last a year or two, then break. I spend 8 hours at work in a pretty decent office chair, then usually come home and spend several hours more in front of my computer. I'd like to buy a decent new one that will actually last. Does anyone have suggestions?
My criteria are:
1. Tough: I spend 12 hours a day in a chair. I'm hefty, so the chair needs to support me.
2. Comfortable: I want to be able to stand up from a 6 hour gaming session without my ass being numb.
3. Affordable: The less the better. More than the $50 cheapies I normally buy is ok, but no $1000 Aerons.
My criteria are:
1. Tough: I spend 12 hours a day in a chair. I'm hefty, so the chair needs to support me.
2. Comfortable: I want to be able to stand up from a 6 hour gaming session without my ass being numb.
3. Affordable: The less the better. More than the $50 cheapies I normally buy is ok, but no $1000 Aerons.
Feed New York Times: I, Robot: The Man Behind the Google Phone (nytimes.com)
With battle lines being drawn for dominance in the smartphone market, Google is placing its mobile bets in the hands of Andy Rubin.
Submission + - CCP Announces EVE Online Linux & Macintosh Cli (eve-online.com) 1
OS24Ever writes: "As announced earlier in this forum thread, Revelations 2.3 will be deployed on Tuesday, 6 November. This patch will contain a number of fixes which can all be viewed here, but most importantly it contains formal support for Mac OS X and Linux! If you would like to have a sneak preview of what it is going to be like playing on the supported OS of your choice.
Beta clients are available to download now and to connect to the test 'Multiplicity' Server. Users with a valid account on October 2nd, 2007 (last date of data copy) can join up now."
Submission + - Journalist Test Drives The Pain Ray Gun (dailymail.co.uk)
Fantastic Lad writes: This machine has the ability to inflict limitless, unbearable pain. When turned on, Raytheon's 'Silent Guardian' emits an invisible, focused beam of radiation — similar to the microwaves in a domestic cooker — that are tuned to a precise frequency to stimulate human nerve endings. It can throw a wave of agony nearly half a mile. Because the beam penetrates skin only to a depth of 1/64th of an inch, it cannot, says Raytheon, cause visible, permanent injury. The demo model looks like a small speaker. (Image) With practical application is just around the corner, I wonder if anybody at that trade show was selling Faraday body suits. . ?
