Some Sites Of Interest

I have this routine for web surfing everyday. I usually start with Slashdot.org and C|Net News reading the interesting news there. I then head to ArsTechnica for some more tech news. Gizmodo is a favorite of mine when I’m checking out the latest gadgetry. Finally,I check Linux Today to see how my favorite operating . . . →Read More:Some Sites Of Interest

The Cat On My Computer

Every time I am on the computer,our cat jumps to sit on the keyboard. This is especially true with the laptop. I’m not sure why she does that. I heard that cats love computers.

Meow.

No New Mac mini (yet)

Apple Inc. finally came out and said that they’re done with computer product updates for the year,quashing hopes of a new kind of Mac mini. Perhaps next year then.

Meanwhile,my 2006 Intel Mac mini is chugging along with a new 320GB hard drive. The new hard drive has helped improve the performance . . . →Read More:No New Mac mini (yet)

Whatever…..

There’s a rumor floating around that Apple may update the Mac mini with what’s inside those new MacBooks. If true,I will be quite happy to upgrade my first-generation Intel Core Duo-based Mac mini (running at 1.66 GHz). There is still hope yet for the loveable Mac mini.

Meanwhile,my MacBook has been doing fine. . . . →Read More:Whatever…..

Working on The New MacBook

Good news! I just got my new aluminum MacBook this week and I have been using it for Internet applications (email,web,etc.).

The specs:2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor,2 GB RAM,250 GB hard drive,Nvidia integrated graphics chipset.

So far,it has been a pleasure to use. The keyboard is . . . →Read More:Working on The New MacBook

Paloma

Last night,we had Paloma for drinks.

A Paloma is a tequila-based drink that contains juice and lime. Crushed ice is used to cool it down.

The person who prepared the drinks got to know the Paloma while in Mexico. We found the instructions on the web on how to make a Paloma. We . . . →Read More:Paloma

Metal Gear Solid 4 Game

Metal Gear Solid 4 Game

Originally uploaded by ajdv

Today,I got my copy of the game Metal Gear Solid 4. I took a couple of pictures of the disc before playing the game (see my Flickr page).

I have played the first 30 minutes of the game. The graphics are magnificent. This . . . →Read More:Metal Gear Solid 4 Game

Tokyo Unbound

do androids dream of Tokyo ?

Originally uploaded by colodio

Tokyo is very much like the set in Blade Runner,only cleaner. I remember visiting Tokyo every other week while I was working in Tsukuba.

My first visit to Tokyo was met with a headache most probably caused by the bright neon lights . . . →Read More:Tokyo Unbound

The New Playstation 3 80GB

Tomorrow,the new Playstation 3 80GB model will be released here in the U.S.A. It will come with DUALSHOCK 3 controllers (which supercede the previous Six Axis controllers) and will be bundled with the much awaited game,Metal Gear Solid 4.

A friend of mine is ordering one tonight. He wants to finally take full . . . →Read More:The New Playstation 3 80GB

We Stimulated The Economy

Okay,remember my old post? We got the rebate and so we spent it on nice stuff like the Canon Rebel XSi. We supposedly stimulated the economy.

Still,the price of gas keeps going up. Many of us who receive the stimulus package has also spent a large amount of money on fuel. This . . . →Read More:We Stimulated The Economy