From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Western Digital 2Gig write up

by Killa J on October 27, 2009

in Hardware/Software,Web/Tech

Maximum external transfer rate       300MB/s Maximum sustained data rate     138MB/s Average rotational latency     4.2 ms Spindle speed     7,200 RPM Cache size     64MB Platter size     500GB Areal density     400 Gb/in² Available capacities     2TB Idle power     8.2W Read/write power     10.7W Idle acoustics     29 dBA Seek acoustics     30-34 dBA Warranty length     Five years Kudos to techreport.com, for this [...]

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“ The changes affect both the ‘Map’ and ‘Hybrid’ styles, and include numerous refinements to color, density, typography, and road styling worldwide.  For example, in map view, local and arterial roads have been narrowed at medium zooms to improve legibility, and the overall colours have been optimized to be easier on the eye and conflict [...]

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Initially will need to load a Disc as it ties into BDLive but it looks like a future OS release of PS3 will roll it into the OS with no disc needed. “Initially, watching movies instantly streamed from Netflix via the PS3 system will be enabled by a free, instant streaming Blu-ray disc,” Sony explains, [...]

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Not everyone is aware that windows Vista was notorious for slowing down over regular use, eventually calling for you to reinstall everything to make it zippy again (UGH).  TomsHardware has a good article and new findings on this phenomenon for Windows 7. TomsHardware article

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Classic BF2 moment

by Killa J on October 10, 2009

in Gallery,Gaming

Tintin and I approach the target, BAM! Barrage of artillery.  Keep low to the ground….

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