Play 3D games this June

This summer Sony will be launching its 3D Bravia TV’s. If you happen to buy one of these TV’s, you’ll receive a voucher for a free download from the Playstation Store, allowing you to demo some of the first 3D compatible games.

Full article: Play 3D games this June

iPad vs WePad

So... What's it all about? (I may regret putting text in between these 2 images. We'll see)


Everyone has heard about the new Apple iPad. It looks great/like a big ipod. I would consider buying one.


But.


I came across a German tablet PC news article (sadly, a FOX news article) and I've got to say, it looks like a definite contender. Rather than go on about it, let's look at a comparison:

Technology	WePad	Apple iPad
Display	11.6″ mit 1366×768 pixels	9.7″ mit 1024×768
Processor	1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 Pineview-M	1.0GHz Apple A4
Memory	16GB NAND Flash (optional 32GB intern/32GB SD card)	16 / 32 / 64GB
Webcam	Yes (1.3 megapixels)	No
Peripherals	2 USB integrated, Card reader, Audio outout, SIM Card Slot, Multi-Pin Connector	Adapter for Camera and Card Reader
Flash/Adobe AIR	Yes/Yes	No/No
Applications	WePad Apps and Android Apps	iTunes App Store
Multitasking	Yes	Limited (only Apple Apps)
Battery Life	Lithium-Ion Polymer (running time ca. 6 hours)	ca. 10 hours
Supported eBook Formats	All open formats, additionally premium formats (WeBook). Start at Q4/10	Proprietary Apple format for iBooks Store, Launch ???
Connections	Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, optional 3G	Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi, optional 3G
GPS	Yes (optional)	Yes (Wi-Fi + 3G)
Case	Magnesium-Aluminium	Aluminium
Dimensions	288 x 190 x 13 mm	242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4 mm
Weight	800 g (850 g with 3G)	680 g
Further Details	Ambient Light Sensor, Motion Sensor, Stereo, Internal	Ambient Light Sensor, Motion Sensor, Stereo, Internal
Price	€449-€569 ($611-$774 USD)	$499-$829
Availability	July 2010	April/May 2010

(Thank you androidtapp.com) The WePad also has a HDMI output!


As you can see, it is a cool piece of kit.


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Moved house and back online

950 miles in a van over 4 return trips from south London to Peterborough (and 1 London to Clacton, Essex) and we are all moved up North! (Well, further up north than we were)


From a 2-bedroom flat, shared with a mate, to a 4-bedroom house all to ourselves. Myself, my girlfriend and our cats are settling nicely and are back online.


May the Intrawebs mayhem continue...


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"The world's only immortal animal"

The turritopsis nutricula species of jellyfish may be the only animal in the world to have truly discovered the fountain of youth.

Since it is capable of cycling from a mature adult stage to an immature polyp stage and back again, there may be no natural limit to its life span. Scientists say the hydrozoan jellyfish is the only known animal that can repeatedly turn back the hands of time and revert to its polyp state (its first stage of life).


Full article: The world's only immortal animal

A deeper look into Rock Band

So, after my blog post about my Guitar Hero frustration, I decided to look more into Rock Band.


I particular the DLC, and oh my Dog!

• "Gasoline" by Audioslave
• "So Cold" by Breaking Benjamin
• "Let Forever Be" by The Chemical Brothers
• "Stupify", "Meaning of Life",  "The Game", "Voices" and more by Disturbed
• "We Care a Lot" by Faith No More
• "The Colour and the Shape" album and other random tracks by Foo Fighters
• "I Stand Alone" by Godsmack
• The ENTIRE "Dr. Feelgood" album and 3 tracks from "Saints of Los Angeles" by Mötley Crüe!!
• "Hysteria" by Muse
• "Capital G" plus others by Nine Inch Nails
• Nirvana
• The Offspring
• Pearl Jam
• Queens of the Stone Age
• Rage Against The Machine
• "Blood Sugar Sex Magic" (album) by Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Rob Zombie
• Rush
• Sixx:A.M.
• SlipKnot
• Spinal Tap (!!!)
• "Texas Flood" (album) by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
• Tenacious D

Why has I been so blind?!

Now, if only Rock Band had 5 pad drum tracks and it would be perfect!

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24: Day 8 - 13 hours in...

...and FINALLY something that made my mouth drop!


Apart from returning characters, everyone in the latest series of one of my favourite shows EVER has been annoying the crap out of me!


The best new character, played by Freddie Prinze Jr., is just about likeable, but he is getting better as the series progresses.


As for Katee Sackhoff... Her charater Dana is the most annoy person to ever grace CTU! At least she has finally become interesting.


And whoever said that she was "the hottie of day 8"... Give me Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian) or Annie Wersching (Renee Walker) any day.


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New blog template/CSS

I'm going to attempt to create a personalised template/css.


When I've got the time.


Watch this space!


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