Archive for the 'Gadgets' Category
Daryna: A Personality Upgrade
It took me over 2 years to work up the courage to completely (no dual boot!) switch to a Linux distribution; and I’ve finally done it. Linux Mint 4.0 (Daryna). It took most of my day (and Swen’s) yesterday to complete the move and I have to say, I can’t help but me amazed [...]
Filed under: Daryna, Gadgets, Linux, Technology | 8 Comments
Tags: Compiz, Daryna, HP Pavillion 6125ea, Linux, Linux Installation, Linux Mint 4.0, PPPoE, Ubuntu
Lego Mindstorms NXT
A couple of hours back, I had the chance to play around with the Lego Mindstorms NXT Robot (Alpha Rex) and was blown away by what I saw. I vaguely remember a toy I had as a kid; a robot that had a button on it’s head and made noises when pressed. That was close [...]
Filed under: Business, Children, Gadgets, Me, Robotics, Technology, Wishlist | 6 Comments
The Week That Was
Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been tempted to post on a range of topics but the lack of time coupled with some serious lethargy prevented the flow of…er…words. So I shall resort to cliche and write in points.
Californication: In spite of the gratuitous sesk and noodity (PG 13 you see), I love [...]
Filed under: Apple, Art, Books, Movies and Reviews thereof, Crap, Films, Gadgets, Me, Melbourne, Rantings | 28 Comments
Michel Gondry’s HP TV Spot
A very neat HP ad featuring Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind).
Filed under: Experimental Films, Films, Gadgets, Links, TV, Videos | 1 Comment
Now we wait for the reviews!
http://www.apple.com/iphone/
Filed under: Apple, Gadgets, Wishlist | 11 Comments
Specs:
Processor : Intel Core Duo 1.73 GHz
1024 MB DDR II SDRAM
100GB HDD
Display Type : 15.4 in TFT active matrix (Brightview; a very glossy surface which can be distracting at times)
Graphics Processor: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
54g Integrated 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN , Bluetooth
5 in 1 card slot
8X DVD RW
1.3MP inbuilt cam
Altec Lansing Speakers
HP [...]
Filed under: Bangalore, Gadgets, India, Me, Software Industry, Technology, Wishlist | 16 Comments
Christmas is almost here, so here goes!
Books:
1984 by George Orwell; The New Edition
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Snapshots from Hell:The Making of an MBA.
Losing my Virginity by Richard Branson
The Watchmen by Alan Moore
Annie Hall: The Screenplay by Woody Allen
DVDs:
Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut
Gadgets:
Nokia N73
Panasoni GS 500
Apple G4 iBook
Miscellaneous:
Natalie Portman
More to come! [...]
Filed under: Films, Gadgets, Hyderbad Blues, India, Me, Photos, Useless Stuff, Weird, Wishlist | 17 Comments
Canon ZR500
If anybody out there wants to make me shriek like an excitable little boy, get me this!!!!
I’m already working on the documentary I’m gonna shoot with this baby! If only things were that easy…sigh!
Filed under: Gadgets, Photos, Uncategorized | 14 Comments





