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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
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Posted - 11/21/2006 :  07:49:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Damn, look at the colour and the shading on that splooge! The detail! Have you photoshopped semen before Carl?


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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 11/21/2006 :  08:00:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
No, and by the looks of that it's better I avoid it....

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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 11/21/2006 :  10:29:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I am sure Carl can oblige.






That's a big load, but then he does look like Peter North.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 11/21/2006 :  10:47:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 11/25/2006 :  11:25:33  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Has anyone heard of a tv company called Mirai? And if they're any good.


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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 11/27/2006 :  19:12:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Japanese (c)rush for PS3:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tEfamAuJR_8

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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 12/05/2006 :  12:19:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Would you give up your kids for a PS3?


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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 12/05/2006 :  13:10:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Okay. Bad parenting.






http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=18299

LG Announces First Blu-ray/HD DVD Player
Source: LG Electronics, Inc.

January 7, 2007

Blending the latest technologies and offering unprecedented flexibility to consumers seeking the convenience of playing both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD high-definition content, LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, today launched the groundbreaking "Super Multi Blue" Player at the 2007 International CES® in Las Vegas.

Launching in the United States during the first quarter of 2007, this advanced dual-format high-definition disc player, LG model BH100, will be the first player on the market with the capability to play both next-generation disc formats, addressing the challenge of the current format war.

"We've developed the Super Multi Blue Player to end the confusion caused by the current competition between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. Customers are no longer forced to choose between the two formats," said Dr. Hee Gook Lee, president and chief technology officer of LG Electronics. "As Full HD TV is already gaining ground, we are hoping that the Super Multi Blue Player will play the trigger role in expanding and advancing both Full HD TV and high- definition DVD market volume together."

LG Electronics also offers flexibility to consumers in next generation optical disc drives for personal computers. The GGW-H10N, also available in the first quarter of 2007, is compatible with both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats. The Super Multi Blue 50GB drive is compatible with Blu-ray Disc, DVD, CD read/write and HD-DVD-ROM (read), offering the most universal unit available.

"We know our customers want high-definition content for their HDTVs. We also know a format war keeps people on the sidelines," said Mike Vitelli, senior vice president of merchandising at Best Buy. "With this new dual-format player, LG is offering a viable solution to this dispute. This is the kind of customer-focused approach that Best Buy looks to bring to our customers." Warner Home Video President Ron Sanders added, "We enthusiastically welcome LG's introduction of the Super Multi Blue high-definition disc player. This is a great first step towards resolving consumer confusion and uncertainty due to the two high-definition formats. The Super Multi Blue Player will allow studios to better meet consumers' growing demand for high-definition content in both the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats."

"By providing a high-definition player that supports both Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD discs, LG is delivering a product that puts the customer first," said Randy Wick, senior vice president and general merchandise manager of consumer electronics at Circuit City Stores, Inc. "We applaud the LG customer-friendly approach, as it will serve to alleviate customers' confusion about the two formats."

Michael Ahn, president and CEO of LG Electronics North American Headquarters, echoed comments from Hollywood and leading retailers in support of LG's dual-format approach. "The American consumers' love affair with HDTV is now even stronger thanks to LG's marriage of Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD. What's more, our player upconverts standard DVDs to 1080i resolution, providing compatibility with consumers' existing movie libraries while improving the picture quality of those discs, too."

In addition to offering Full HD 1080p picture quality from high-definition discs, the player incorporates interactive functions based on BD-Java, which allows advanced menus and functions to be displayed over the video of Blu-ray discs. And, while the same level of advanced menu interactivity is not available while playing HD DVD discs, the powerful combination of Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD audio-video playback technologies is like no other on the market.

The unit supports various A/V formats, including MPEG-2, VC-1, H.264 video, MPEG1/2 audio, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital+, DTS and DTS-HD audio, and includes multiple inputs/outputs such as HDMI out, component/composite video outputs, and optical/coaxial/discrete 5.1 channel audio outputs, among others.

The strikingly designed unit incorporates elegant and easy-to-use backlit touch sensor buttons along with an ergonomic remote control that delivers an effortless command of the next-generation home entertainment experience.

LG's Super Multi Blue Player (BH100), available to U.S. consumers during the first quarter of 2007, is expected to sell for about U.S. $1,199.




CES 2007:

http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/ces2007/index.html

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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 01/17/2007 :  11:50:35  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
PS3 European prices were (re)confirmed today.
Ireland gets a €20 price increase because of higher vat rates (see also the wii's €249 to €269 jump. Sometimes i wish this country was poor again like in the good ole' miserable 80's)

So it's:
UK - £425 (60gb)
Europe (exc. Ireland) - €599 (60gb)
Ireland - €629 (60gb)

The Irish PS3 website states that the 20GB version won't be available till after the launch period, and will retail at €529, which will be €499 for the rest of Europe.

The launch date is rumoured to be the 23rd March

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22286
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22289

Also:



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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -

Ireland
11546 Posts

Posted - 01/17/2007 :  12:12:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Is that wooden?!?!
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 01/17/2007 :  12:27:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Did you know that playstation's in russia are made out of milk cartons?

Tonight’s gaming in-joke was brought to you by GTA3!
GTA. Bringing killing spree‘s into your home since 1997

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Can't edit the other post, but it only looks like the UK and Ireland won't be getting the 20gb at launch. The rest of europe seems to be getting it.


So is anyone going to be upgrading to Windows Vista? It should be commercially available from January 30, 2007.
Here's the prices and packages



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fbc
-= Modulator =-

United Kingdom
4903 Posts

Posted - 01/22/2007 :  12:44:51  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote


Apple. Always one step ahead of the rest (nearly). Only available in the US and Brixton.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 01/22/2007 :  12:52:45  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'd go exclusively Linux if there was more software support for it.

Could someone tell me what's the minimum “traffic quota”/“download allowance” you’d recommend having on your broadband package for playing console games online? (and the what‘s the best upload speed to have?)


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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
1594 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2007 :  18:56:53  Show Profile  Visit hammerhands's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Sony LocationFree TV
SlingBox

Edited by - hammerhands on 04/27/2007 18:57:14
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 05/01/2007 :  11:25:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Dell announced which Linux OS they are going to use pre-installed: Ubuntu
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6610901.stm

I’m definitely considering getting one



Oh, and at work today I saw a list that some statistics company had left in, of the top MP3 player sales (For UK and Ireland as far as I know, not Europe or worldwide)

The list went:
1.Apple Ipod Nano 2GB
2.Sony NW-A1000
3.Apple Ipod Nano 4GB
4.Sony NW-A3000
5.Apple Ipod Nano 1GB

Just so you’d know


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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =

Mexico
15297 Posts

Posted - 05/11/2007 :  12:12:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
awesome



Do you think Bluefinger was intended to be a Pixies album?
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =

USA
918 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  02:16:22  Show Profile  Visit Jefrey's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by fbc



Apple. Always one step ahead of the rest (nearly). Only available in the US and Brixton.



Heh. But in the US there's a 5 day wait period to buy the iKill. Don;t know about Brixton.

== jeffamerica ==
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fbc
-= Modulator =-

United Kingdom
4903 Posts

Posted - 05/12/2007 :  02:18:54  Show Profile  Visit fbc's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Brixton? I think you get one with a McDonald's Happy Meal.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 05/13/2007 :  13:26:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote




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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 05/14/2007 :  05:43:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Is that the ibrator?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 05/14/2007 :  10:36:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ohmibod i think it's called, click on the picture


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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 07/08/2007 :  09:20:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The scroll wheel in my mouse just died on me. It spins without resistance.
Only now do i appreciate it's innovation.


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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1729 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2007 :  11:49:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
you mean you never appreciated the wheel?

;
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2007 :  11:56:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Smart ass


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mr.biscuitdoughhead
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1729 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2007 :  11:57:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i wasn't trying to be a smart ass.

i just am

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Edited by - mr.biscuitdoughhead on 07/09/2007 11:57:57
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 07/25/2007 :  02:19:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote



it's a speaker
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2007/07/03/i-mu_vibro_speaker_system/

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AAAAWWWWWRRRIIGGHHTTTTT !! !
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
1594 Posts

Posted - 08/14/2007 :  19:40:15  Show Profile  Visit hammerhands's Homepage  Reply with Quote
OK, new toy I have to buy, a PCMCIA sound card.

Does anyone know much about this subject?

I just did a quick search and there appears to be very little. The Creative one, and I am still willing to go to great lengths not to buy anything from them, is the only cheap do-everything card available.

---Creative has an unwillingness to publicly publish programming/hardware information, "proprietary secrets", you need to have a contract with them!! I remember hearing that they once said it was due to a third party that they contracted with, which was EMU, which they owned!

I had fooled around with some ideas for distortion and EQ algorithms and I would kill to have a platform to test them on.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
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Posted - 08/15/2007 :  10:36:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I got one of these recently


http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Item(2171)-SDVM1-A-A30-SanDisk_VMate_Video_Memory_Card_Recorder.aspx

It's alright. The picture quality can get a bit pixelated depending on what channel you record on.




Robot Chef:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/inventor-shows-off-robot-chef/

I've had an Atari 600XL lying around the house for years. I've been messing around with it lately. There's a cassette that came with it: An Introduction To Programming.
It's trippy



Also it has a whopping 16K RAM




http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/13/ibms-sisi-virtually-translates-speech-to-sign-language/




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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 10/24/2007 :  10:40:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote


!LOUD!


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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3111 Posts

Posted - 10/24/2007 :  10:51:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What's the little hockey puck do?


Please pardon me, for these my wrongs.
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s_wrenn
* Dog in the Sand *

Ireland
1851 Posts

Posted - 10/24/2007 :  13:32:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Black rim is for volume control, line-in, headphones, touch the silver plate to switch on/off
Tested it out watching Layer Cake, A lot of deep voiced men booming through the room



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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 06/09/2009 :  11:53:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
human exoskeleton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdK2y3lphmE

big dog? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww more like big mule

something for the beach http://www.dumpert.nl/mediabase/378951/870bc5f8/h2o_rocketbelt.html

more water toys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCayDePoV4
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Arm Arm Arm
* Dog in the Sand *

1036 Posts

Posted - 06/09/2009 :  23:35:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
More like scary giant insect.
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
1594 Posts

Posted - 06/10/2009 :  10:55:54  Show Profile  Visit hammerhands's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Boston Dynamics, materializing your worst post-apocalyptic nightmares
one step at a time!
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tisasawath
= Cult of Ray =

Wallis and Futuna Islands
783 Posts

Posted - 01/31/2013 :  23:26:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i wonder if this will be an option for the daily commute, it's said to do ten miles with one charge - solowheel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8soCqO5ok6U
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