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Memory

Running multiple VMware instances eats RAM. Fortunately, RAM is cheap (not quite as cheap as you think, since it’s fully buffered MacPro modules, but nevertheless)

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2010 05 02 james code
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Casual gaming, economics of play

While browsing the iPhone AppStore, came across a game called Flight Control, and purchased it on a whim. It’s a simplified ATC simulation, based on defining routes for aircraft using the touch screen, and a great concept executed to a polished sheen – art, sounds, etc are all there, on top of a classic repeatable game mechanic with a [...]

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2009 03 30 james aviation
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Market Value

I’ve noted it before, but have recently been reminded, how good eBay (and by inference, I suppose, free markets) is at finding the ‘correct’ value for items. I’m referring specifically to items which are not (unduly) supply constrained, which is not the case for collectibles and the like – the items in question are generally mass-produced goods [...]

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2008 11 26 james geek
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Quandry

I’m sorely tempted by several recently announced games – notably Little Big Planet and Mirror’s Edge. I’d also like to be able to play Singstar and maybe even Rock Band. And I should probably pick up Fable 2, if only to support Paul’s enduring torment. Unfortunately, the preceding list contains some plainly platform-specific properties – [...]

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2008 10 20 james gaming
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D90

Looks much as expected – the same screen and sensor as the D300, in a body which is basically identical to the D70/D80. Also includes the D300′s sensor cleaning and ‘Picture Controls’, but not the focusing system, which is a shame – but perhaps not surprising, since they need a reason for people to buy [...]

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2008 09 06 james photography Comments (4)

A monolith of my very own

Have finally bitten the bullet and purchased a printer-scanner-copier thingy. Apparently you’re supposed to refer to them as ‘multi-function devices’, but that sounds disturbingly medical, to my ears at least. I’ve resisted buying one for a long time, due to my extremely low print rate and dislike of even more equipment to clutter up the [...]

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2008 07 11 james geek Comments (0)

Wonderland

The Zhongguancun tech-plazas are a cavern (well, several caverns) of unearthly delights. Assuming one is any kind of hardware geek whatsoever. Finding the place was something of an ordeal, mostly due to my pig-headed insistence on trying to walk from the nearest metro stop – that will be a fine idea once line ten is [...]

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2008 07 03 james geek
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Trying it out.

    Wide, originally uploaded by Zakalawe. The obligatory architectural shot at the wide-end. Expect many more of these.

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2008 04 29 james photography Comments (0)

Wide

Went to Jessops to buy an air-blower. Which worked great, incidentally. Unfortunately, the following conversation took place at the till: You know, you can get that half-price if you buy it with a DSLR Haha, cheers guys, I’ve already got one, hence the air blower. If you had the Sigma 10-20mm in a Nikon fit, [...]

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2008 04 29 james photography Comments (1)

Aural goodness

On the advice of a friend, I acquired a set of Sennheiser PMX70s for use in the gym. They are pretty darn good – sound quality is sharp and clear, with decently punchy bass, they stay on (thanks to the band), there’s no foam or similar to get unpleasant, and the cable is long enough. [...]

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