Sure, I may get one of these newer consoles eventually. But who can deny the coolness of the Dreamcast. There is so much outside development going on for the little machine (emulation, linux, BSD, etc.) that there is still a lot going on for it. Before I buy any new consoles, I need to finish playing my 50+ Dreamcast games. Retail stores are closing out on Dreamcast software. Some of it is so/so, but most of it is great. There is something out there for all gamers and the prices are just right. It's too bad that little box didn't last, as the hardware abd games are still awesome. It's time for me to pick up a second machine for my computer desk.
VIA could potentially become a big player in the CPU market. This technology would prove a useful implementation into their next-gen "Cyrix" stuff. I really like the idea of Transmeta's hardware, but it hasn't really proven useful for the average Joe.
Unlike most people who get involved in "higher learning," I go to school to learn, and not to just "find a job." I got fet up with CS a few years ago and opted to get involved in electronics engineering after a short break. I have loved it ever since and still learn new things all the time. I suggest that you look into it if CS isn't really for you. Maybe you can still recolutionize the technical world.
It isn't so much that as it is that the black sheep in this business is ALWAYS under-rated, despite performance, innovation, and price. The AMD processors appeal to me, just as other parts, like Kyro2 based video cards. There is nothing wrong with Intel's hardware, I just can't see any justification in their price or their position in the market. The same thing goes with Nvidia and PowerVR. If the tables turn, and AMD CPUs get to be more expensive than comparable Intel products, then I will be taking a turn in the oposite direction.
Are you Lawrence Wright? Your site is sweet and I am surprised that some of these stories weren't mentioned here sooner. It is good to see some more frequent updates lately. I have been checking out your site for years, ever since it was part of the store.
Perhaps the only thing that Intel can reall do with their P4 CPU line is slap a "We were the first ones to reach X Ghz barrier" in order to sell their CPUs to the ignorant masses. There is nothing wrong with the P4 really, but in most cases, the slower (clock speed) AMD CPU is nearly always a better choice. How does AMD counter this marketing ploy from Intel? Why, they pull the old Cyrix PR idea. AMD has become a very resourceful company. I hope that they have a better idea in their bag of tricks.
Many years ago, Nintendo worked out a deal with Sony to allow them to manufacture SNES systems with a built in CD drive. Nintendo was going to distribute a CD based add-on. Sony also provided the sound chip (which actually synthesizes better than a PSX chip) for the SNES. To make a long story short, Nintendo backed out on the deal and Sony created their Playstation as a result.
Strange as it may be, DVD was the primary feature that sold the PS2. I feel bad for the unfortunate souls that purchased it for that purpose. It makes a horrible DVD player. It most certainly wasn't the games that sold the machine. It has been out for a year now, and the Region 1 machine is only starting to scratch the surface with decent games.
A consistant package management system would be great... But then again, RPM hardly ever works right anyway. I think that I will just stick to the source. Long live Slackware.
I really like how Slackware is structured. I couldn't stand having all sorts of jankie programs with other distros. Slackware is strait to the point. Load a module or compile a kernel with specific hardware support and you are ready to go.
Patrick Volkerding is a very resourceful man. Besides... To some people, Slackware is the only real Linux distribution. I seriously doubt that this will cause any major problems for Slackware.
Most thermal compunds contain silicone. As long as you wash your hands after use, you should be fine. It is especially bad to get it in your eyes and can cause major problems.
A $12 Cooler Master HS/FAN will adequately keep your CPU cool. These things are supposed to get hot because they have millions of little transistors inside. Why does anyone need to use a fan or a frickin' air conditioning.
Really. Some people take cooling way too seriously. AMD claims that the Athlon can work fine up to 90^C or so. As long as you don't exceed 60^C or so under full load, it should be plenty cool. So what if a little extra heat can kill your CPU more quickly. What does an 1.4GHz T-bird cost now? $115?
IE6 is still butt-slow compared to Opera. Besides that, you can get it on any platform now. Sure it has it's problems, but it is fast and works well if configured properly.
Oh yeah? Sony promises in their TV commercial that the PS9 will telepathically link to your brain. You don't even need a keyboard! Dude... Do what all of the other rednecks do. Save your money for a PS9. Don't buy any of that Sega, Nintendo, or Microsoft stuff. PS9 0wn3$ j00!
Well it proves it. A hotter CPU is probably likely to be faster.
By the way. If you PROPERLY build a machine, then you won't have problems with the temperature. And yes, even a $10 Coolermaster Heatsink/fan will suffice.
Just buy whatever suits your need. I like the IBM drives because they perform well and are only marginally more expensive. I have also use Maxtor and Western Digital drives at home. I have had failures with both, but Maxtor's replacement system is awesome.
Look guys, all hard drives fail at some point. they are mechanical devices. Besides that, a lot of computer parts aren't manufactured to last as long. They use cheaper parts to cut costs. Just buy whatever you need. I want inexpensive speed, so I run two IBM 40GB 60GXPs in a RAID-0 array. It smokes everything aside from SCSI RAID.
I have two 40 GB 60GXP drives in a RAID-0 array, and they nearly compete with that $700 36GB Seagate Cheatah SCSI drive that everyone raves about. I've benchmarked mine, and my bax burst rates for reading are about 15 MBps higher and only 10 MBps lower on writing. They are very fast drives and I personally find them to be quite reliable and very well priced.
I love my IBM drives. I have read countless other reviews from other consumers than can say the same things. I also have owned Maxtor and Western Digital drives, and over time, those have even died on me.
Some products are going to fail for some people. You have to expect that. Don't buy into the overexagerated claims that people make just because they don't know what they are doing. I am willing to bet that a lot of drive failures aren't even really failed drives, but rather sectors that need to be repaired.
One thing about Maxtor though is their warranty exhange program. You just can't beat it. They don't dick you around at all.
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Trust me. Intel will do it first!
"And to intoduce out Pentium 9 line, we have three blue robots playing music!"
A human receptionist probably makes $13,000-$16,000 a year at most for working as a full-time receptionist.
But the damn robot makes $166,000 a year to sit there?
Some people are so intrigued by such simple things, that they spend lots and lots of money on stupid ideas.
"Ha ha! We have a robot as a receptionist! How cool!"
Sure, I may get one of these newer consoles eventually. But who can deny the coolness of the Dreamcast. There is so much outside development going on for the little machine (emulation, linux, BSD, etc.) that there is still a lot going on for it. Before I buy any new consoles, I need to finish playing my 50+ Dreamcast games. Retail stores are closing out on Dreamcast software. Some of it is so/so, but most of it is great. There is something out there for all gamers and the prices are just right. It's too bad that little box didn't last, as the hardware abd games are still awesome. It's time for me to pick up a second machine for my computer desk.
VIA could potentially become a big player in the CPU market. This technology would prove a useful implementation into their next-gen "Cyrix" stuff. I really like the idea of Transmeta's hardware, but it hasn't really proven useful for the average Joe.
Unlike most people who get involved in "higher learning," I go to school to learn, and not to just "find a job." I got fet up with CS a few years ago and opted to get involved in electronics engineering after a short break. I have loved it ever since and still learn new things all the time. I suggest that you look into it if CS isn't really for you. Maybe you can still recolutionize the technical world.
It isn't so much that as it is that the black sheep in this business is ALWAYS under-rated, despite performance, innovation, and price. The AMD processors appeal to me, just as other parts, like Kyro2 based video cards. There is nothing wrong with Intel's hardware, I just can't see any justification in their price or their position in the market. The same thing goes with Nvidia and PowerVR. If the tables turn, and AMD CPUs get to be more expensive than comparable Intel products, then I will be taking a turn in the oposite direction.
Are you Lawrence Wright? Your site is sweet and I am surprised that some of these stories weren't mentioned here sooner. It is good to see some more frequent updates lately. I have been checking out your site for years, ever since it was part of the store.
Perhaps the only thing that Intel can reall do with their P4 CPU line is slap a "We were the first ones to reach X Ghz barrier" in order to sell their CPUs to the ignorant masses. There is nothing wrong with the P4 really, but in most cases, the slower (clock speed) AMD CPU is nearly always a better choice. How does AMD counter this marketing ploy from Intel? Why, they pull the old Cyrix PR idea. AMD has become a very resourceful company. I hope that they have a better idea in their bag of tricks.
Many years ago, Nintendo worked out a deal with Sony to allow them to manufacture SNES systems with a built in CD drive. Nintendo was going to distribute a CD based add-on. Sony also provided the sound chip (which actually synthesizes better than a PSX chip) for the SNES. To make a long story short, Nintendo backed out on the deal and Sony created their Playstation as a result.
Strange as it may be, DVD was the primary feature that sold the PS2. I feel bad for the unfortunate souls that purchased it for that purpose. It makes a horrible DVD player. It most certainly wasn't the games that sold the machine. It has been out for a year now, and the Region 1 machine is only starting to scratch the surface with decent games.
A consistant package management system would be great... But then again, RPM hardly ever works right anyway. I think that I will just stick to the source. Long live Slackware.
I really like how Slackware is structured. I couldn't stand having all sorts of jankie programs with other distros. Slackware is strait to the point. Load a module or compile a kernel with specific hardware support and you are ready to go.
Patrick Volkerding is a very resourceful man. Besides... To some people, Slackware is the only real Linux distribution. I seriously doubt that this will cause any major problems for Slackware.
Considering that the box to Deus Ex even tells you how to pronounce the name.
Deus Ex Machina
"What's that? Deuce Ex Macerena?"
Most thermal compunds contain silicone. As long as you wash your hands after use, you should be fine. It is especially bad to get it in your eyes and can cause major problems.
A $12 Cooler Master HS/FAN will adequately keep your CPU cool. These things are supposed to get hot because they have millions of little transistors inside. Why does anyone need to use a fan or a frickin' air conditioning.
Really. Some people take cooling way too seriously. AMD claims that the Athlon can work fine up to 90^C or so. As long as you don't exceed 60^C or so under full load, it should be plenty cool. So what if a little extra heat can kill your CPU more quickly. What does an 1.4GHz T-bird cost now? $115?
IE6 is still butt-slow compared to Opera. Besides that, you can get it on any platform now. Sure it has it's problems, but it is fast and works well if configured properly.
Did you read? He asked about SUPER DODGE BALL in the previous post. He was referring to the TG16 vesion.
Wasn't he the founder of that overpriced software/Pokemon store? Oh, wait... Nevermind.
Oh yeah? Sony promises in their TV commercial that the PS9 will telepathically link to your brain. You don't even need a keyboard! Dude... Do what all of the other rednecks do. Save your money for a PS9. Don't buy any of that Sega, Nintendo, or Microsoft stuff. PS9 0wn3$ j00!
Well it proves it. A hotter CPU is probably likely to be faster.
By the way. If you PROPERLY build a machine, then you won't have problems with the temperature. And yes, even a $10 Coolermaster Heatsink/fan will suffice.
Ya know. They have motherboards that do that now.
Just buy whatever suits your need. I like the IBM drives because they perform well and are only marginally more expensive. I have also use Maxtor and Western Digital drives at home. I have had failures with both, but Maxtor's replacement system is awesome.
Look guys, all hard drives fail at some point. they are mechanical devices. Besides that, a lot of computer parts aren't manufactured to last as long. They use cheaper parts to cut costs. Just buy whatever you need. I want inexpensive speed, so I run two IBM 40GB 60GXPs in a RAID-0 array. It smokes everything aside from SCSI RAID.
I have two 40 GB 60GXP drives in a RAID-0 array, and they nearly compete with that $700 36GB Seagate Cheatah SCSI drive that everyone raves about. I've benchmarked mine, and my bax burst rates for reading are about 15 MBps higher and only 10 MBps lower on writing. They are very fast drives and I personally find them to be quite reliable and very well priced.
I love my IBM drives. I have read countless other reviews from other consumers than can say the same things. I also have owned Maxtor and Western Digital drives, and over time, those have even died on me.
Some products are going to fail for some people. You have to expect that. Don't buy into the overexagerated claims that people make just because they don't know what they are doing. I am willing to bet that a lot of drive failures aren't even really failed drives, but rather sectors that need to be repaired.
One thing about Maxtor though is their warranty exhange program. You just can't beat it. They don't dick you around at all.
Naomi 2 is probably STILL more powerful than the X-Box.