Every time id comes out with a new game you have to buy a new computer or at least a new video card. Am I the only guy around that doesn't have money to buy new hardware?
It's like I'm at a fast food joint buying Doom3 when the pimply faced teen asks if I would like a processor with that. Damn it! No! I can barely afford the burger. I can't afford fries too!
Timex had a line of watches called the DataLink. I think they only have one model now. They used to have a whole line of them. You can download data from a PC to the watch. It was like a mini-PDA. I switched from a Casio Databank to Timex DataLink a few years ago. I still wear the both my DataBank and DataLink but I don't load them data anymore because I now carry around a real PDA.
I'm not too surprised by this either. Big corporations hire lobbyists for their cause all the time. Throw enough money around and you have a good chance of getting your way.
How come there isn't a whole industry around this? I imagine there is a whole slew of firmware that could be 3rd party modified to incorporate new features. For example, there are many old laptops that could incorporate newer hardware if only the firmware recognized it. I understand that the laptop manufacture wants you to buy a new laptop, but sometimes the only reason why a newer processor can't be used is because the firmware won't recognize it so it won't boot. Argh!!!
When I was checking out scanners I came across the ICOM IC-R3 and thought it was pretty interesting. I figured I could watch TV if I got bored radio scanning. I Googled a few reviews and found that the video portion is almost "blind". The reciever is so weak that you practically have to be in the sexy girl's apartment to see her video feed. If you were that close you might as well just stare at her.
This is exactly the reason why I opted to use a hard wired camera for my home. Before I hooked up the camera, I search all over the place for an encrypted wireless camera. I could not find a single one, not even a high priced professional camera that James Bond would use. It certainly seems like this kind of product would exist. Anyone know of any encrypted wireless video cameras?
It's still fairly cheap for the specs but you get what you pay for. I'd be worried about the cheap parts. Why not wait a bit, like when there's real software for it and get a good quality machine. The price will probably be about the same for a better machine when that happens.
During a critical hour
before a final chain reaction of power line outages began around 4 p.m. Eastern
daylight saving time, FirstEnergy grid controllers
were flying blind, unaware of computer and power line problems on their system,
according to the investigation headed by U.S. Energy Department officials and
their Canadian counterparts.
I remember when I was craving for a Voodoo card so that I could run Quake better. I finally sprung for a Voodoo II card when they had a $50 rebate. I was so excited to get online with my ISDN line and frag everyone in OpenGL graphics that I threw away my Voodoo II box along with its product bar code. No proof of purchase no $50 rebate. Doh! Damn, that hurt my wallet.
If you want a cheaper, less intelligent but still cool robot dog, get an I-Cybie. I don't believe it is being manufactured any more but there are still accessories available for it. It's a babe magnet for the poor geek.
This is fantastic. I can RFID tag every single item that I own and find anything at any time. I'll never lose the TV remote, or have to use my clapper key ring again! I'll even be able to find that 1980's Member's Only jacket when it comes back into style.
What's with geeks now-a-days? I used to fly with MS Flight Sim on my Mac Plus which had 1mb of RAM, 1 floppy drive and no hard drive. Looking back at that, it seems amazing that a flight sim was even possible. It had 1-bit color but it was high res (in comparison to CGA or EGA graphics)!
How can SCO own the language? I can see them owning an implementation of the compliler and libraries but the actual language? Come on, that doesn't compute, especially since it has been ANSI standardized.
What does Stroustrup mean by "remove embarrassments?" I was never embarrassed to admit programming in C. As a matter of fact, back in the day (circa 1988) it was cool to tell people I programmed in K&R C. (This is Kernighan and Ritchie pre-ANSI C for you young'ens.)
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If Sony makes it easier to get the shock going they will have something. At which point, I'm sure some geek will combine this with the shocking jacket and the shocking controller. Imagine the hours of fun.
This is a risky proposition for the consumer. What would you do with this crippled PC if the company goes bankrupt? You can't use it anymore. You can't even run local games. It may not even be fit for modding. But I'm sure a true geek will manage a mod to get a blue LED on the thing.
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Yep, that's an awkward sentence. Does it require gel or not?! And how does it taste?
Every time id comes out with a new game you have to buy a new computer or at least a new video card. Am I the only guy around that doesn't have money to buy new hardware?
It's like I'm at a fast food joint buying Doom3 when the pimply faced teen asks if I would like a processor with that. Damn it! No! I can barely afford the burger. I can't afford fries too!
Yeah, I'd be more worried about the RF overexposing his "equipment". If you know what I mean.
Timex had a line of watches called the DataLink. I think they only have one model now. They used to have a whole line of them. You can download data from a PC to the watch. It was like a mini-PDA. I switched from a Casio Databank to Timex DataLink a few years ago. I still wear the both my DataBank and DataLink but I don't load them data anymore because I now carry around a real PDA.
I'm not too surprised by this either. Big corporations hire lobbyists for their cause all the time. Throw enough money around and you have a good chance of getting your way.
Wait a year or two and it'll be so cheap that everyone and their dog will have one. I'm even cheaper so I'll wait 4-5 years before I get one.
How come there isn't a whole industry around this? I imagine there is a whole slew of firmware that could be 3rd party modified to incorporate new features. For example, there are many old laptops that could incorporate newer hardware if only the firmware recognized it. I understand that the laptop manufacture wants you to buy a new laptop, but sometimes the only reason why a newer processor can't be used is because the firmware won't recognize it so it won't boot. Argh!!!
Ninety-nine bucks?! What kind of cheap crap are they using to make this thing?
When I was checking out scanners I came across the ICOM IC-R3 and thought it was pretty interesting. I figured I could watch TV if I got bored radio scanning. I Googled a few reviews and found that the video portion is almost "blind". The reciever is so weak that you practically have to be in the sexy girl's apartment to see her video feed. If you were that close you might as well just stare at her.
This is exactly the reason why I opted to use a hard wired camera for my home. Before I hooked up the camera, I search all over the place for an encrypted wireless camera. I could not find a single one, not even a high priced professional camera that James Bond would use. It certainly seems like this kind of product would exist. Anyone know of any encrypted wireless video cameras?
What I really want to see is a rover running up the Face on Mars. Who cares about water? I want to see pyramids and faces.
Dude, you need to get off the caffeine and get some real drugs! You're beginning to give me the jitters.
This doesn't work with buttons. Check out their demonstration.
It's still fairly cheap for the specs but you get what you pay for. I'd be worried about the cheap parts. Why not wait a bit, like when there's real software for it and get a good quality machine. The price will probably be about the same for a better machine when that happens.
During a critical hour before a final chain reaction of power line outages began around 4 p.m. Eastern daylight saving time, FirstEnergy grid controllers were flying blind, unaware of computer and power line problems on their system, according to the investigation headed by U.S. Energy Department officials and their Canadian counterparts.
Anyone else picture Homer Simpson here?
I remember when I was craving for a Voodoo card so that I could run Quake better. I finally sprung for a Voodoo II card when they had a $50 rebate. I was so excited to get online with my ISDN line and frag everyone in OpenGL graphics that I threw away my Voodoo II box along with its product bar code. No proof of purchase no $50 rebate. Doh! Damn, that hurt my wallet.
If you want a cheaper, less intelligent but still cool robot dog, get an I-Cybie. I don't believe it is being manufactured any more but there are still accessories available for it. It's a babe magnet for the poor geek.
This is fantastic. I can RFID tag every single item that I own and find anything at any time. I'll never lose the TV remote, or have to use my clapper key ring again! I'll even be able to find that 1980's Member's Only jacket when it comes back into style.
What's with geeks now-a-days? I used to fly with MS Flight Sim on my Mac Plus which had 1mb of RAM, 1 floppy drive and no hard drive. Looking back at that, it seems amazing that a flight sim was even possible. It had 1-bit color but it was high res (in comparison to CGA or EGA graphics)!
According to this Infoworld article, Airgo Networks is working on enhancing 802.11a. This is not a new version of 802.11.
How can SCO own the language? I can see them owning an implementation of the compliler and libraries but the actual language? Come on, that doesn't compute, especially since it has been ANSI standardized.
What does Stroustrup mean by "remove embarrassments?" I was never embarrassed to admit programming in C. As a matter of fact, back in the day (circa 1988) it was cool to tell people I programmed in K&R C. (This is Kernighan and Ritchie pre-ANSI C for you young'ens.)
Want Ad
-------
Wanted 2 open minded people willing to create scientific history by piloting the world's largest craft to record setting heights. See beautiful scenery of the Earth and heavens not seen by most people.
Fine print
----------
The high-tech craft is really a giant thin walled helium balloon with a small gondola
Inaccurate weather forecast may kill you
Oxygen will be forced into your lungs
Your blood may boil
Your blood may vaporize
You must withstand the terror of impending death for at least 12 hours
Spacesuit made in Russia.
Solid 'low-residue' foods must be consumed before flight
If everything is not perfect, death arrives within 30 seconds.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All are encouraged to apply. Principles only. Do not bring lawyers.
If Sony makes it easier to get the shock going they will have something. At which point, I'm sure some geek will combine this with the shocking jacket and the shocking controller. Imagine the hours of fun.
This is a risky proposition for the consumer. What would you do with this crippled PC if the company goes bankrupt? You can't use it anymore. You can't even run local games. It may not even be fit for modding. But I'm sure a true geek will manage a mod to get a blue LED on the thing.