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1. Comment - Comcast's Offer for Outage: $1.43 a Day

   (Apr 15, 2005 - 1:05 PM)

   Anyway, I think that they'll quickly realize they should have done something when they start losing some of their customer base over the next few weeks. DSL is widely available, and for much cheaper prices.. even if it is slightly less speedy.
   
   Very true, they lost me and my family to sbc. It is nearly half the price, has not once gone out of service (unlike comcast which seemed to be out at least once a month), and has actually been the same speed as cable for me, although that may not be the same for others as I live in a fairly big city.

2. Comment - Report: PSP Selling, But Not as Planned

   (Mar 31, 2005 - 5:26 PM)

   Actually its 40-50 (without tax of course), and although this is unfortunate, it is expected. The titles are much harder to develope than previous mobile games. They are inline with the graphics and features of the current console line, except it is a portable handheld gaming device.
   
   I bought one a couple days ago (would have bought sooner but didn't have the money at the time), and I love it. The only complaint I have about the hardware is that it takes a bit to get used to the controls, and it can give hand cramps at first because its so thin compared to a controller. Other than that, its as perfect as I could have imagined it when I first read about it about a year ago.
   
   I suggest everyone go out and try one at their local gaming store, because they are loads of fun. However, for those who have never been a fan of mobile gaming, just get a ps2 because they are very similar. This is a system for people who live on the go and dont have time to sit around playing ps2, but rather for people who can fit in 10-15 minutes on a bus ride etc.
   
   On the topic of how much was sold, I am not suprised. It IS an expensive purchase, and has not had all that much marketing leading up to it (understandably considering Sony can barely keep up with current demand), and since it was released at such an odd time (ie. not christmas or other holiday), most people will have to wait until they have some spare cash.
   
   I would also like to say how much I look forword to the possible upgrades the system will have in the future such as a web browser. I have always wanted a portable web browser, but have never wanted to buy a palm due to the outragous pricing and limited use. The PSP is great because it combines so many wonderful functionalities into a nice compact piece of hardware, and does so at a reasonable price.

3. Comment - New Sony MiniDisc Players Take on MP3

   (Mar 2, 2005 - 2:08 PM)

   Funny, I was just thinking the other day how I would love to have a miniDVD based portable audio player, and what do you know. Now here they are. (yes i realise miniDVD and Hi-MD aren't the same thing, but they are close enough that their functionality will be the same)
   
   I wonder how fast the players can write to the Hi-MD disks. They can write to them I assume?
   
   I might have to get me one of those if they are as good as I think they could be.

4. Comment - AMD Demos Dual-Core Desktop Chip

   (Feb 24, 2005 - 2:32 PM)

   I run a barton 2500+ OCed to 3200+ speeds, with a Radeon 9600 XT, 1gig of ram, and I can play HL2 at max settings with resolution 1024x768 at 60fps, WITH winamp and firefox running in the backround. Not to mention AIM and STEAM.
   
   Imagine if i had an Athlon64.
   
   Now imagine if i had a dual core athlon 64.
   
   Point made.

5. Comment - Google Pictures Better Search Results

   (Feb 8, 2005 - 5:55 PM)

   This has been done before. Ever heard of the "Google Preview" extension for firefox?
   If not, google it :)
   
   Its great, it puts snapshots of the website next to the results.
   
   I guess they are talking about something a bit different however, but either way... It's nice.
   
   I have gotten so used to the previews being there that I have trouble finding the right website without the preview. Technology makes us lazy.