tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41534908710006638822012-02-16T20:22:48.768ZA blog covering gaming on consoles, PS3, xbox as well as PC gaming. Technology, developments, gadgets, phones and computersJamesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-67716708412146771802011-04-26T18:32:00.000+01:002011-04-26T18:32:04.268+01:00

A diversion from the norm as I'm trying to an iPad 2 in the iSave, iWrite, iPad competition from PlayPennies.com! It's got me thinking about deals in general, I've recently been abusing Tesco as much as possible thanks to their fantastic price check offer, I've re-negotiated my O2 broadband down to £10 a month by going through retentions, purchased computer games cheap to take advantage of

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-63330194413110890072011-02-23T14:10:00.000Z2011-02-23T14:10:12.525Z

Well, this one passed me by, but luckily, it's still in beta; Tagxedo is a fantastic little web page which you can use to create tag clouds - like the one above - from any text. In the beta version you can supply any photo you like as the frame for the image (I used a picture of myself here), though this functionality will belong to the 'pro' version once the project leaves beta. There is a

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-25679860542888035022011-02-02T12:03:00.001Z2011-02-02T12:04:18.329Z

Crowson Tactile transducers long term review (TES100 & A300) Right, having had these devices set up in my home and been using them for a year now I thought it might be time to commit my thoughts to (virtual) paper. For those who aren’t yet aware of the Buttkicker and Quake threads or are still wondering why the subwoofer forum had ‘tactile transducers’ added; the Crowson kit in question is a

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-38525195272271751272011-01-11T16:45:00.000Z2011-01-11T16:45:17.332Z

Well, as predicted by the entire internet the iPhone is now available on Verizon, America largest (and by most accounts, best) network. This is, of course, big news. The deal with Verizon will open up the American market to a much greater extent for Apple and mean that many people who didn't wish to switch can now rush out to purchase an iPhone 4. Of course this means we are probably in for

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-78992058700236042362011-01-11T14:55:00.000Z2011-01-11T14:55:29.610Z

Ever since the Halycon days of the OQO, it seemed that the concept of a full blown PC in our back pockets was but a small step from reality. Of course, anyone who used an OQO was well aware of the compromises in power and battery life; but surely, we wouldn't have to wait long? Well, it looks like the long wait could finally be over, Engadget calls it "one of the most amazing [...] things at

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-78843023972972526362010-10-18T15:06:00.000+01:002010-10-18T15:06:25.385+01:00

Well, I don't really have a lot so say about this, except... Wow. With our current preponderance of  cheap and advanced technology it is a little upsetting that so few truly amazing experiments are done with regards to space exploration and just how little money is invested into research. Still,  amateur projects like this can give us hope.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-13172996579676744222010-10-18T14:48:00.001+01:002010-10-18T14:48:54.401+01:00

Well, looks like Samsung is indeed going to be toughing it out on level terms with Apple come the release of their new 'Galaxy Tab' iPad competitor. I for one was expecting Samsung to go price competitive with this product as the specifications don't really mark it out as the superior product. Samsung have already been very bullish regarding the number of units they expect to sell, claiming

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-27211320414921809172010-09-14T13:50:00.002+01:002010-09-14T13:53:19.805+01:00

  Well after all the shakeups and changes at Nokia recently, it must be nice for Nokia to be in the headlines for something technology related. Quite a few interesting devices hve been unveiled at Nokia World, but for me, the stand out is the new 'Communicator' the E7. It's a huge departure from the stylings of the old Nokia E90, and to my mind this looks like the best hardware Nokia has ever

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-13920124117753252582010-08-12T09:23:00.001+01:002010-08-12T09:23:26.986+01:00

So, RIM has announced it's 'comeback' device in the shape of the portrait qwerty sliding torch. the new phone boasts the typically excellent Blackberry keyboard, improved web browser, OS6 and an uprated 5mp camera. On the downside the software still seems to be lagging behind iOS and Android in the polish and functionality stakes, it appears that RIM is trying hard to straddle the needs of the

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-36508080608896781492010-08-02T15:55:00.000+01:002010-08-02T15:55:04.491+01:00

Well, congratulations to the top hackers/developers/coders at the iPhone devTeam. The latest Jailbreak is out today to enable access to the Cydia store (amongst others) to download software onto your iPhone, iPad etc that wouldn't be approved for sale in the app store. This means that iPhone 4 owners will be now able to join in the fun and get apps to add widgets, new lockscreens, better status

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-5093286467713731032010-07-29T10:21:00.001+01:002010-07-29T10:22:16.204+01:00

Well, is is something of a surprise, or not depending, Amazon has announced and placed on pre-order new versions of their eBook reading Kindle. Many people were speculating that any new kindle would feature a new e-ink technology such as the pixelQi tech which would allow colour as well as speed improvements. What we actually get is an improved - 50% extra contrast, 20% extra speed - version of

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-57774236149934457822010-07-26T17:27:00.002+01:002010-07-26T17:28:52.066+01:00

So, whats been going on? Not too much, but we do get the biggest event in PC gaming for years (according to lots of people it would seem) as the sequel to the perennially popular Starcraft finally drops. Can't say that I'm personally excited as it's a little to old fashioned for my liking. However, it's a Blizzard game so polish and presentation will be top notch. If you're a PC gamer it seems

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-49816387281079422072010-07-23T15:00:00.001+01:002010-07-23T15:00:13.852+01:00

Well, Apple are now allowing you iPhone 4 users to select a free case or bumper via a free app download. Installation was quick and ordering was as easy as a single button press. Delivery time stated was 3-5 weeks which seems pretty damn slow, not sure if they're just 'managing out expectations' or it really will be about a month before these things hit.The selection is the infamous Apple bumper

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-83753919249024483322010-07-19T13:17:00.000+01:002010-07-19T13:17:02.799+01:00

Image taken from TechEBlog personally I didn't find the story confusing (though I had to pay attention the whole time), but there are plenty of people out there who seem completely confused by the whole thing. Top film

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-76951359681070087242010-07-19T12:02:00.004+01:002010-07-19T12:08:47.887+01:00

Well, a pretty eventful week all told. Most of the action has occurred in the mobile space; Apple trying to head off negative reaction to the iPhone 4, well negative reaction from forum users and some journalists apparently, with Apple bandying about figures that 'prove' there isn't a problem. With cases provided for all, you have to wonder if this will strike the average user as good customer

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-4115214045037480072010-07-17T10:11:00.002+01:002010-07-19T10:45:35.208+01:00

It's not very good. Seriously though, purchased from play.com for the princely sum of 17 British pounds reduced from an alleged 79. For the newly reduced price it's not too shabby, but the sound is thin from the 'isolated drivers for improved stereo performance' which I think is a marketing way of saying it's in stereo. Overall the sound balance is, as usual, for small speakers; more

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-30320556601103379172010-07-16T19:35:00.001+01:002010-07-19T10:46:00.129+01:00

So, it's not just me then? I noticed that Steve Litchfield of AAS fame had tweeted a link to this article by Infoworld which is casting rather a LOT of venom at the new Windows 7 series OS. Now, ignoring all the issues with Microsoft adopting an Apple strategy of, 'Only including features that are totally done, leave what's not', I have to say; God it's ugly. I'm amazed that so many people

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-1225884152233085122010-07-16T18:38:00.002+01:002010-07-19T10:45:24.779+01:00

Well then , there ya go. Apple to give out free cases for the iPhone 4 but only because of all the fuss as there isn't a real problem. To be fair Apple do have a point it's hardly news that other phones have exactly the same issues, I think when there are this many people with exactly the same phone, build quality this fine and sooo much hype; you get this kind of media reception. Also I was

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-89270228298818137932010-07-16T08:55:00.003+01:002010-07-19T10:41:39.531+01:00

Hi there all, had the pleasure of spending a few days with the Motorola Milestone as well as the Motorola Dext (which doesn't merit inclusion in the title apparently), and thought I'd share some thoughts. I didn't get a chance to take many pictures due to my Canon failing me but I did get a really good chance to play around with them and used them both exclusively for a couple of days each.

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-35069780085834632302010-07-15T08:02:00.005+01:002010-07-19T10:46:10.518+01:00

A lovely phone, just look at the size of it! I was also pleasantly stunned by the fact that you really can whack that glass screen as hard as you like with no ill affects. Wish the iPhone 4 could say the same. Oh, and yes that is a very unfortunate first frame on the video! More detail after the jump... Well, there is no denying this is one beast of a phone: The general reaction

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-63698937640584224702010-04-07T09:23:00.002+01:002010-07-19T10:45:47.074+01:00

So, there’s my spanking new iPad freshly arrived from the states, and so far I’m very impressed: Build quality and software; in-line with the original iPhone, solid, slick and with a few features lacking which may be addressed by the forthcoming OS 4.0 update before the device even launches in the UK. iBooks application needs you to use a US iTunes card or US credit card to download (who knows

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-59530058466664130622009-06-04T13:57:00.001+01:002009-06-04T13:57:10.822+01:00

I've been keeping an eye on the Crunchpad for some time now. Essentially a device to make browsing round the home truly enjoyable, it's something that would fit in well round here. I find that one of my laptops/netbooks whatever is on constant web browser duty; it would be nice to have something built for the task with excellent battery life. The crunchpad is shaping up to be a device that

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-50810290005867807322009-05-28T15:21:00.001+01:002009-05-28T15:21:49.945+01:00

Just a mini review here. I've tried (and owned) almost every netbook currently on the market. The HP mini 2133 was gorgeous but had a crappy VIA processor, it successor doesn't have the bling. Asus seemed overpriced and a little cheap, Acer was clearly built to a price and even my favourite MSI Wind didn't set the heart alight. So I figured; "why not try an older high spec model like the Sony

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-30200219148402322332009-05-28T15:08:00.001+01:002010-07-19T10:46:22.954+01:00

Purchased Men Of War last night form GamersGate (only £10!) It's a fabulous WWII real time tactical game (I hate to RTS as strategy is rarely involved) as recommended by the dudes at RockPaperShotgun. Basically it is to Company of Heroes what Operation Flashpoint is to Call of Duty! Anyway played it far too late last night and thoroughly enjoyed it, the realism lends the game a more

Jamesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153490871000663882.post-2873193259556297932009-02-26T09:36:00.001Z2010-07-14T16:56:11.758+01:00

Ah, it never ceases to amaze does it? Yup, eve the mighty Google are unaware that treating people like common thieves is a damn good way to make them just that. Engadget have reported that owners of the swanky Dev G1 are being blocked from purchasing apps on the android web store. The dev G1 is available without contract for those who sign up (for $99) as a G1 developer. The people who, barring

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