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glynf

ED E wrote: »

Just hotspot no?

Can do, but the challenge was to use bluetooth:)

Brian wrote: »

My main problem with the Nexus 7 is that it is wifi only. It seems strange to me to make a device that is basically tethered to my house when I already have a PC there. I could use the wifi hotspot on my phone but the battery life on that is bad enough as it is. Add in the low / non-expandable storage and you have a double blow of inutility. If it had 3G I would be fine with only 8 or 16 GB because I could stream content instead.

ShadowHearth wrote: »

So how's nexus 7 itself? Good device? How much it set you back?

I was toying around with some tablet idea device.

Agreed, its not very expandable but as ED E and you said, using the phones 3G as a hotspot/tether point works well when out and about.

Thing is I just asked in PC world on the off chance about 3 weeks ago, & they had one 16GB left for €259-someone reserved it but never collected it.

For the money its great value. Thought it might be a bit flimsy but its a well built piece of kit, good screen and the OS is slick, & way nicer to hold than an ipad. It will spend most of its life on the couch/in the kitchen browsing the web/checking mail etc. I discovered yesterday it has GPS built in, so I must stick navfree on it and see how it performs. For a person that was never that bothered by tablets I'm well impressed.

ShadowHearth

259 in pc world? That's not too bad. Would online be cheaper?

Brian

Wifi hotspot would give you a much higher datarate than bluetooth.

ED E

Brian wrote: »

Wifi hotspot would give you a much higher datarate than bluetooth.

Whats the battery burn like though? (I'm not suggesting its worse, I've no idea here)

Procrastastudy

Stupid question: Windows 8 Preview - thats fully working etc? I can install it and use it until the real windows 8 is released?

Sorry I forgot there are no stupid questions just stupid people

Brian

Same speakers as I have -- http://www.adverts.ie/speakers/m-audio-studiophile-bx5a-deluxe/1949775

No idea why he has them set up horizontally though!

ED E

GCDLawstudent wrote: »

Stupid question: Windows 8 Preview - thats fully working etc? I can install it and use it until the real windows 8 is released?

Sorry I forgot there are no stupid questions just stupid people

Yep. Its pretty well optimized too, works really well on my ancient laptop.

Brian wrote: »

Same speakers as I have -- http://www.adverts.ie/speakers/m-audio-studiophile-bx5a-deluxe/1949775

No idea why he has them set up horizontally though!

If it wasnt so far I'd be all over those like nobodys business.

Procrastastudy

Do you reckon Win8 would be better on the HTPC or the Desktop? Looks like it might have some nice features for a low res screen like a TV.

ED E

I've only run it at 1280x1024, dont know really.

Tea_Bag

Brian wrote: »

Same speakers as I have -- http://www.adverts.ie/speakers/m-audio-studiophile-bx5a-deluxe/1949775

No idea why he has them set up horizontally though!

what amp do/would you use?

Brian

They're self powered, no amp required.

Tea_Bag

thanks. how much are they worth?

Brian

€250 new. Adverts.ie prices are usually pretty flexible.

Monotype

Steam moves beyond games, will offer variety of software in September
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/08/steam-moves-beyond-games-will-offer-variety-of-software-in-september/

Hmm... interesting. I'm not a huge fan of steam but it can have its uses.

PseudoFamous

Monotype wrote: »

Steam moves beyond games, will offer variety of software in September
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/08/steam-moves-beyond-games-will-offer-variety-of-software-in-september/

Hmm... interesting. I'm not a huge fan of steam but it can have its uses.

Hoping for "Adobe Collection - 95% off!" now

ED E

Where in the city centre is good for cans of spray paint(pics will be up over the weekend)?

PseudoFamous

ED E wrote: »

Where in the city centre is good for cans of spray paint(pics will be up over the weekend)?

All-city records probably. They mainly serve to graffiti, so they know their stuff.

http://shop.all-cityrecords.com/

They're on Crow St. in Temple Bar, just off Dame St.

ED E

PseudoFamous wrote: »

All-city records probably. They mainly serve to graffiti, so they know their stuff.

http://shop.all-cityrecords.com/

They're on Crow St. in Temple Bar, just off Dame St.

Very well priced too!

Pity the lacquer isnt so cheap(http://shop.all-cityrecords.com/product/Accessories_+_Blackbooks/Varnish_Flat_Lacquer/10535). Ah well.

Thanks man.

PseudoFamous

ED E wrote: »

Very well priced too!

Pity the lacquer isnt so cheap(http://shop.all-cityrecords.com/product/Accessories_+_Blackbooks/Varnish_Flat_Lacquer/10535). Ah well.

Thanks man.

Molotow Transparent (Glossy) - €5.50
Should do if you're looking to just give whatever it is a high sheen, dunno how protective it is

FlyingIrishMan

Anybody know the cost of shipping + tax for a keyboard from the US?
That Storm Trigger keyboard that I wanted a few months back is selling on the US Amazon with brown key switches for 100euro, although I expect that will go up a good bit with shipping and tax.

Brian

FlyingIrishMan wrote: »

Anybody know the cost of shipping + tax for a keyboard from the US?
That Storm Trigger keyboard that I wanted a few months back is selling on the US Amazon with brown key switches for 100euro, although I expect that will go up a good bit with shipping and tax.

ansi layout is the biggest cost

ED E

PseudoFamous wrote: »

Molotow Transparent (Glossy) - €5.50
Should do if you're looking to just give whatever it is a high sheen, dunno how protective it is

Its actually for protection vs sheen, and cleanability(thats actually a word according to chrome ).

I'll have a chat with them in store anyways and see what they recommend.

FlyingIrishMan

Brian wrote: »

ansi layout is the biggest cost

Its only available in black key switches in ISO layout so I'd rather pay the premium for brown.

Brian

Better off just getting a Filco then.

uncle_sam_ie

Brian wrote: »

Better off just getting a Filco then.

They make great keyboards but, none with back lighting. The Storm Trigger comes with red switches too http://www.scan.co.uk/products/coolermaster-cm-storm-trigger-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-with-backlit-red-cherry-switch-keys
It's a good Mechanical keyboard for the money. I just think it's a bit ugly looking though. If your getting one sent from the US then look at the Ducky Shines http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=87

Edit: The cost to get them sent out is around US $50.

Brian

I'll never understand the fascination with backlit keyboards that you all seem to have. If you're typing enough to warrant the upgrade to mechanical switches then you shouldn't need to look at the keyboard at all...

ED E

It looks cool. I assume thats why most buy backlit boards. My 510 is backlit but I have to set it to dark green(not so visable) or it gets hot to the touch in places. It is handy for finding your positions quickly in the dark at times, but most of the time is just aesthetics.

uncle_sam_ie

Brian wrote: »

I'll never understand the fascination with backlit keyboards that you all seem to have. If you're typing enough to warrant the upgrade to mechanical switches then you shouldn't need to look at the keyboard at all...

I use my PC for gaming and I stay up til the wee hours. So, I needs me the back lighing:)

Procrastastudy

Its also pretty and shiny - what more reason do you need?

Genghiz Cohen

Brian wrote: »

I'll never understand the fascination with backlit keyboards that you all seem to have. If you're typing enough to warrant the upgrade to mechanical switches then you shouldn't need to look at the keyboard at all...

If your gaming your left hand is in a different position and your right hand isn't on the keyboard at all.
I think it's perfectly reasonable to want to look down to see where ';' is. Flying is playing ArmA 2 right now and there are plenty of important buttons spread around the keyboard.