I myself have three Betamax VCRs, two BetaCams and just over 30 tapes. The quality of the image is quite astounding, plus it's fun to wander around and take video with my Super BetaCam. All this old junk still cost less than buying one overpriced digital video camera.
Even though the concept comes from an anime (Cowboy Bebop) I think having the solar system organized as a country and the different colonies, planets, asteroids, etc... set as individual states (with their own local laws, all enforced via the Inter Solar System Police, a division of some sort of interplanetary government) would fit things much better than trying to tie Earth-bound territories to remote locations like Mars.
Do we on Earth want to fight wars on our own planet regarding the division of land on Mars? Or worse yet, the future pioneers and frontiersmen might not enjoy being controlled by powers at such a great distance and revolt (heh, sound familliar?).
I dunno, it just seems to me that we humans are going to make all the same dumb mistakes we made here on Earth since 1492.
Geez, vote with your dollars! If you don't like the fact that you get a crappy product (in this case half empty ink cartridges) then go buy something else.
"The wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea. They will be fought in space, or possibly on top of a very tall mountain. In either case, most of the actual fighting will be done by small robots. And as you go forth today remember always your duty is clear: To build and maintain those robots. Thank you." -- Military school Commandant's graduation address, "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson"
I just keep thinking of the Simpsons trying to solve the rubix cube as a family, I don't think puzzle games lend themselves well to team effort.
Of course perhaps online Myst might just be like any other MMORPG where you have to solve some riddle to get some prize to move on, would that lead to new forms of gaming-lamers? Instead of campers waiting for weapons, would you have stump'ders (people waiting around for someone to solve the riddle to get the prize?)
Seeing a picture of something is fine, but being able to touch something that was written 4,000 years ago is a much different experience. Funny how people seem to think a representation of something is just as good as seeing it in real life.
Well considering if I ever actually went to go see it I would be looking at it through a glass case (at best), at least this way I can get as close as I want to them, whenever I want.
Good picture, nice freezeframes (if I need em), penty of blank tape (partly thanks to my Radio Shack tape demagnetizer), fully programmable, good quality signal...
Perhaps if I didn't have any form of VTR for taping TV and I had waaay too much money...
I think the primary reason that the X-Box is not doing well in Japan is because of the lack of good quality RPGs, how many PSXs did Sony sell when Final Fantasy VII came out?
FYI, Sony still manufactures Beta cassettes, you can buy them from all sorts of video places, I get mine at the local Radio Shack though. Very nice picture, great for porting over to MPEG2 (it beats those crappy 8mm dealies)
As for goofball buying up Napster, more like him buying into open reel VTR, now thats a dead format!
"The highly efficient library which our company developed uniquely this time and which makes drawing expression rich is included in the demonstration software introduced by the conference. the company which can develop the application of rich game development or rich power of expression -- since offer is planned like, please contact me to the following mail address about a library and application."
Eurika! You've found the guy who wrote my old VCR instructions, always wondered what happend to him!
I have been legally blind my whole life, writing things on paper was a problem for me, I just coudn't keep up with other kids. So in 1985 I was given typing lessons (good ole IBM electric...) and the next year I got my first personal computer. My productivity went through the roof after I learned how to type, my marks were up and I had neatly typed notes that were easy for me to read. My typing ability coupled with my love for computers ended up culminating into my "dream job"; programmer.
I, for one, could not imagine writing as much as I do without my friend; the QWERTY keyboard.
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Watch out for free stuff that makes a ticking sound from the MS booth...
"You haven't heard web development until you've heard it scripted in VB!"
Yes, thousands of kilts as the aliens (who look like giant blancmanges) plan to turn everyone on earth into a Scotsman and win doubles at Wimbledon.
Of course this was all documented earlier by Monty Python
ThinkGeek offers the Teac Mini-CD/MP3 Player, pretty compact unit (3.7" x 1.1" x 4.1").
I'd buy one right away but, oh wait, ThinkGeek doesen't ship outside the U.S... (idiots)
Is there anyone in the world who absolutly needs to be connected at this level?
Scientists are baffled by the seemingly improbable disappearance of Tom's Hardware from reality.
The RIAA is quoted as saying:"There is no spoon"
Actually, yes, yes you can:
Right from the horse's mouth
OR
From the store with the puzzled staff
I myself have three Betamax VCRs, two BetaCams and just over 30 tapes. The quality of the image is quite astounding, plus it's fun to wander around and take video with my Super BetaCam. All this old junk still cost less than buying one overpriced digital video camera.
Even though the concept comes from an anime (Cowboy Bebop) I think having the solar system organized as a country and the different colonies, planets, asteroids, etc... set as individual states (with their own local laws, all enforced via the Inter Solar System Police, a division of some sort of interplanetary government) would fit things much better than trying to tie Earth-bound territories to remote locations like Mars.
Do we on Earth want to fight wars on our own planet regarding the division of land on Mars? Or worse yet, the future pioneers and frontiersmen might not enjoy being controlled by powers at such a great distance and revolt (heh, sound familliar?).
I dunno, it just seems to me that we humans are going to make all the same dumb mistakes we made here on Earth since 1492.
if (szPlayer == "Eric Lindros")
{
RaiseInjury("Concussion");
}
Stealing is stealing... now what was that commandment again...
Geez, vote with your dollars! If you don't like the fact that you get a crappy product (in this case half empty ink cartridges) then go buy something else.
"The wars of the future will not be fought on the battlefield or at sea. They will be fought in space, or possibly on top of a very tall mountain. In either case, most of the actual fighting will be done by small robots. And as you go forth today remember always your duty is clear: To build and maintain those robots. Thank you."
-- Military school Commandant's graduation address, "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson"
I just keep thinking of the Simpsons trying to solve the rubix cube as a family, I don't think puzzle games lend themselves well to team effort.
Of course perhaps online Myst might just be like any other MMORPG where you have to solve some riddle to get some prize to move on, would that lead to new forms of gaming-lamers? Instead of campers waiting for weapons, would you have stump'ders (people waiting around for someone to solve the riddle to get the prize?)
Sure, it's designed to work for Quake now, but could you imagine law enforcement running around with HUD built into thier helmets?
The 21st century is finally here!
Seeing a picture of something is fine, but being able to touch something that was written 4,000 years ago is a much different experience. Funny how people seem to think a representation of something is just as good as seeing it in real life.
Well considering if I ever actually went to go see it I would be looking at it through a glass case (at best), at least this way I can get as close as I want to them, whenever I want.
Does that dusty old Amiga count if it's plugged in?
"nonconfrontational" to that I say HAH!
;-)
I smell really annoying "I'm a better merchant than you!" arguments fizzing to life on forums 'round the world
Good picture, nice freezeframes (if I need em), penty of blank tape (partly thanks to my Radio Shack tape demagnetizer), fully programmable, good quality signal...
Perhaps if I didn't have any form of VTR for taping TV and I had waaay too much money...
There's still the matter of the delivery system, they still have to drill through ice to get to the water below.
I think the primary reason that the X-Box is not doing well in Japan is because of the lack of good quality RPGs, how many PSXs did Sony sell when Final Fantasy VII came out?
"BETA-Max Videotapes, Inc."
You mean Sony? That would be a great purchase!
FYI, Sony still manufactures Beta cassettes, you can buy them from all sorts of video places, I get mine at the local Radio Shack though. Very nice picture, great for porting over to MPEG2 (it beats those crappy 8mm dealies)
As for goofball buying up Napster, more like him buying into open reel VTR, now thats a dead format!
"The highly efficient library which our company developed uniquely this time and which makes drawing expression rich is included in the demonstration software introduced by the conference. the company which can develop the application of rich game development or rich power of expression -- since offer is planned like, please contact me to the following mail address about a library and application."
Eurika! You've found the guy who wrote my old VCR instructions, always wondered what happend to him!
Software expiry date? Like that can of cream in the company fridge?
*sniff* *sniff* "Is that the PDC?"
It is very likely that I'm crazy but, aren't they getting increased exposure, FOR FREE, by being netcast?
I have been legally blind my whole life, writing things on paper was a problem for me, I just coudn't keep up with other kids. So in 1985 I was given typing lessons (good ole IBM electric...) and the next year I got my first personal computer. My productivity went through the roof after I learned how to type, my marks were up and I had neatly typed notes that were easy for me to read. My typing ability coupled with my love for computers ended up culminating into my "dream job"; programmer.
I, for one, could not imagine writing as much as I do without my friend; the QWERTY keyboard.