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by Waikiki
October 12, 2009, 10:15 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Demon's Souls
Replies: 81
Views: 16090

Re: Demon's Souls

I ended up killing the tower knight with a bow from one of the outlooks above. As long as you are close enough to lock onto his chest with R3 you can hit him just before he casts his bolt of death thingy. I also used a bow for the armor spider in 2-1, if you hug the left wall until you are in bow r...
by Waikiki
July 14, 2009, 9:02 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Anyone "jailbreak" their iPhone yet?
Replies: 66
Views: 15787

Re: Anyone "jailbreak" their iPhone yet?

Thanks for the tip! The low volume has been bothering me since switching to 3.0!
by Waikiki
October 27, 2008, 11:35 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Resistance 2
Replies: 6
Views: 1102

Re: Resistance 2

I downloaded the beta for this Saturday morning and played a co-op game for about 30 minutes. It seemed like a lot of fun and looks to be vastly superior to resistance 1 in graphics and controllability. I really like the idea of the "boss" type mobs in the co-op games and leveling to gain ...
by Waikiki
September 9, 2008, 5:45 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Little Big Planet
Replies: 15
Views: 2465

Re: Little Big Planet

It looks like it's gone already. Can you put it up?
by Waikiki
August 1, 2008, 9:42 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 160 GB iPod Classic
Replies: 45
Views: 7812

Re: 160 GB iPod Classic

I don't think you have anything to worry about. In general people are much more likely to post a negative review of an item because it breaks then to post a positive review about an item that is working as expected. In other words, I don't think you need to worry that 33% of all 160GB iPods are defe...
by Waikiki
July 13, 2008, 6:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lick it, just lick it
Replies: 176
Views: 30746

Re: Lick it, just lick it

It stinks like sex in here
by Waikiki
June 2, 2008, 10:13 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Lost: Season 4
Replies: 169
Views: 19284

Re: Lost: Season 4

I was very happy with the season finale of LOST this year. It was not as much of a cliff hanger as its prior season finales, which was somewhat expected since they are starting to wrap up some loose ends. I did not expect Locke to be the one in the coffin. I too was thinking it was Ben, so I was ver...
by Waikiki
March 21, 2008, 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Breakfast
Replies: 57
Views: 8735

Re: Breakfast

I eat breakfast every day. I try to keep it pretty healthy. It's normally one of 2 choices:

1. A serving of oatmeal with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter and a teaspoon of pure maple syrup.
2. 2 eggs (2 whites, 1 yolk) and a piece of whole grain bread toasted.
by Waikiki
March 15, 2008, 10:03 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Lost: Season 4
Replies: 169
Views: 19284

Re: Lost: Season 4

Dregor, 6 or 7 Seasons. The show is running until 2010. And I agree with Kalduar. I think he really is gone. Maybe with time travel though they'll be able to save everyone! :) When did they announce this? The last I heard there was going to 5 seasons as well. I'm glad to hear they are planning on h...
by Waikiki
March 4, 2008, 2:57 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: MGS4 Too Big for 50GB Blu Ray Disk
Replies: 44
Views: 7221

Re: MGS4 Too Big for 50GB Blu Ray Disk

The blog that I read stated the following: In an exclusive interview with Hideo Kojima, creator of the Metal Gear series, he complained that the size of the 50GB Blu-Ray discs were not enough for Metal Gear Solid 4. The producers of the title considered the disc to small and they had to compress som...
by Waikiki
November 27, 2007, 12:04 pm
Forum: Christmas
Topic: How much do you spend on gifts?
Replies: 10
Views: 4570

Re: How much do you spend on gifts?

The title of the poll is "per Christmas" so I assume he means total spent yearly.
by Waikiki
November 20, 2007, 3:44 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Anyone ever use a toner refill kit?
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: Anyone ever use a toner refill kit?

I have a Samsung ML-1210 or something that I ordered a toner refill kit for several months back. It was like $10 on eBay and it came with more toner then I will ever use. It worked great and I have no complaints.
by Waikiki
September 8, 2007, 9:50 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Lairs looks horrible. Check the video of game play included with this article: http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/07/sony-sends-out-lair-reviewers-guide-must-not-laugh/ Sony must be scrambling for anything to make the PS3 appear worth buying as even the rare released game blows. Did you actually watch ...
by Waikiki
September 5, 2007, 9:11 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360
Replies: 48
Views: 9394

Re: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360

Currently, If I were buying an Xbox360 I would wait around for the 65nm die shrink consoles to come to market and hope in the meantime that MS fixes the horrendous failure rate. I think you are making the right choice with the Elite. Conversely, If I were buying a PS3, I would buy a 60GB model immed...
by Waikiki
September 4, 2007, 9:38 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Apparently FW 1.92 released today has greatly enhanced the sixaxis control in Lair. for official documentation check next months copy of PC WORLD documentation. personally i love this game and had both versions, the august 1st version sent to PC WORLD magazine and the august 29 retail version from g...
by Waikiki
September 1, 2007, 7:27 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Thats unfortunate! However, I will probably still buy the game regardless of the reviews. Why? Well it's your money to waste I guess. I think the game looks interesting and I like the concept. This probably means that the game will be fun for me despite what the reviews out now have to say. Everyon...
by Waikiki
August 31, 2007, 9:53 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Thats unfortunate! However, I will probably still buy the game regardless of the reviews.
by Waikiki
August 24, 2007, 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your job?
Replies: 151
Views: 19533

Re: What is your job?

I work for Intel Massachusetts as a Circuit Design Engineer. My group designs future generation Itanium microprocessors. Thats about all I can tell you!

No I can't get you a discount! (unless I really like you :D)
by Waikiki
August 17, 2007, 2:49 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

"It's wrong to say it's harder to code on the PS3" - Le Tensorer The team responsible for one of Ubisoft's most acclaimed videogames – Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter – has told GamesIndustry.biz that developing titles for the PlayStation 3 is no harder than working on Microsoft's Xbox 36...
by Waikiki
August 16, 2007, 5:59 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Multiplicity
Replies: 5
Views: 890

Re: Multiplicity

I use Synergy to share my mouse and keyboard from my workstation to my laptop at work. (*nix -> Windows) Previously I had used RealVNC (TightVNC, *VNC) but IT has recently blocked us from installing the server on our laptops! Both of these programs are free, so you might want to check them out if yo...
by Waikiki
August 15, 2007, 10:09 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Everytime I see a game released for PS3 and 360, it seems the 360 version has something a little better...usually online play. Speaking at this year’s Edinburgh Interactive Festival, VP of Epic Games Mark Rein indicated that Unreal Tournament III for the Xbox 360 might have to get cut down in order...
by Waikiki
August 8, 2007, 7:47 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 360 Price Drop Official
Replies: 16
Views: 2399

Re: 360 Price Drop Official

Apparently the new 65nm "Premium" consoles have an HDMI port. Should make it easy to tell the difference!

http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/08/xbox ... with-hdmi/
by Waikiki
August 7, 2007, 9:08 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: 360 Price Drop Official
Replies: 16
Views: 2399

Re: 360 Price Drop Official

I'll buy the whatever the die shrink model is when it is released. Noise level is also a factor. Looking forward to playing Blue Dragon although I'm hooked on Rappelz atm. I'll sell my PS3 for 200M Rupees! Apparently the 65nm consoles are available now. However I have no idea how you can tell the d...
by Waikiki
August 5, 2007, 10:39 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

I just upgraded to firmware 1.9. I'm not sure when this came out, but the best part of the update was that I didn't have to plug my controller in to do it! Addition of wallpapers for the background is fun too. I saw that they enhanced the user input functionality but I haven't seen it yet. Is it any...
by Waikiki
August 2, 2007, 3:03 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Lair is Done!
Replies: 4
Views: 940

Re: Lair is Done!

Unfortunately they announced yesterday that Lair was being delayed until September 4th.

Lair Delayed
by Waikiki
July 19, 2007, 2:33 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Traveler
Replies: 6
Views: 630

Re: Traveler

I was thoroughly disappointed by the season finale.
by Waikiki
July 17, 2007, 10:51 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Your top 5 greatest sitcoms
Replies: 97
Views: 19656

Re: Your top 5 greatest sitcoms

In no particular order:

Scrubs
The Office (U.S. version)
Coupling (British version)
How I Met Your Mother
Seinfeld
by Waikiki
July 17, 2007, 10:43 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

Finally, you are pretty much full of shit if you are claiming the PS3 makes any noise at all, especially compared to the 360. Its fucking super quiet, to the point that our cable DVR makes more noise than both our PS3s combined. I mean, I know you want to espouse the holy grail that is the 360, but...
by Waikiki
July 15, 2007, 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I need help getting a Digital Camera.
Replies: 18
Views: 1835

Re: I need help getting a Digital Camera.

I recommend checking out the the Canon Powershot SD700 IS. It might be a little above your price range, but it's definitely a camera worth looking at.

edit: It actually looks like it can be found for under $250 now.
by Waikiki
July 12, 2007, 12:08 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Traveler
Replies: 6
Views: 630

Re: Traveler

Season finale next week! I'm looking forward to it!
by Waikiki
June 15, 2007, 9:19 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Traveler
Replies: 6
Views: 630

Traveler

Is anyone else watching this? I am really getting into the story after this weeks episode.

It's slim pickings for summer TV, but so far this one has helped fill the void!
by Waikiki
June 15, 2007, 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Veeshan Vault Factions.
Replies: 76
Views: 6744

Re: Veeshan Vault Factions.

Team Ohio prs!
by Waikiki
June 14, 2007, 9:48 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Newsleecher tutorial
Replies: 85
Views: 74671

Re: Newsleecher tutorial

BTW, you can see in the image, HD version of the Firefly episodes were posted in the 360 newsgroup 5-6 days ago. There's 25-30mb sample video of each episode if you want to see if it's worth grabbing them. You can buy the entire series for $20 now, don't download it! Support Firefly and hope for it...
by Waikiki
May 30, 2007, 8:33 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS3 thread!
Replies: 1556
Views: 318511

Re: The Official PS3 thread!

So what did they actually announce?
by Waikiki
May 17, 2007, 1:59 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Lost
Replies: 288
Views: 43917

Don't read if you don't watch the previews.
[Show]
In the previews for next week Desmond was shown swimming down into the Looking Glass. He was also shown inside the Looking Glass with what looked like a gun. It also looked like he gets shot but I'm not sure!
by Waikiki
May 7, 2007, 10:33 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Revamping My System
Replies: 118
Views: 28839

Winnow wrote: I'm sure you already know you won't see all of the 4GB until you move to a 64bit OS later on.
I believe 32-bit Windows XP can handle up to 4GB of ram.
by Waikiki
May 3, 2007, 9:14 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Problem with 22" flat screen
Replies: 19
Views: 2145

What program are you playing the DVD in? It's probably whatever video decoder is being used to decode the MPEG2 stream. Personally I use Nvidia Purevideo Decoder, although it costs money but you can find it elsewhere for free. *wink wink* You can get a trial version from Nvidia to test it out too. A...
by Waikiki
May 1, 2007, 12:36 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: External TV Tuners
Replies: 3
Views: 545

I think I understand what you are saying. So you would tailgate with a TV, your laptop driving the display of your TV, and the HDHomeRun unit tuning OTA HD channels? Theoretically this would work. Keep in mind though that you would need an antenna to hookup to the HDHomeRun to pick up the OTA signal...
by Waikiki
May 1, 2007, 11:03 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: External TV Tuners
Replies: 3
Views: 545

This is what I use for my HD viewing pleasure. http://www.silicondust.com/ Not only does it support OTA digital but it also supports unencrypted QAM over cable. The best part about this device is that it is a networked tuner. So you just plug it into your network switch, and can tune/record live TV ...
by Waikiki
April 10, 2007, 11:47 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: suck it winnow
Replies: 26
Views: 3809

I recommend http://www.gomusic.ru . They have very cheap mp3's ($.10-$.20) a piece and a 10% discount when you buy an entire album. No DRM! They used to all be $.10 a piece, but they had to raise the price on some albums due to legal action. The site has been around for quite a while, and I don't fo...
by Waikiki
April 9, 2007, 7:25 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Computer challenged seeks advice on networking two PCs
Replies: 4
Views: 692

Many times DSL modems use PPPoE or some other protocol for user verification. What you need to do is look up the model number on your DSL modem, and google it for networking. Usually there are 2 options: Chances are, you will have to enter the modems setup screen (192.168.x.x) and configure it to be...
by Waikiki
April 8, 2007, 9:42 pm
Forum: Everquest General Discussion
Topic: CoE webpage?
Replies: 14
Views: 6367

Heres the message board if anyone else is interested:

CoE Vanguard
by Waikiki
April 8, 2007, 8:56 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: 360s News
Replies: 51
Views: 13891

It looks like it is going to render the controller completely worthless while it is plugged in! Using a wireless keyboard on the PS3 for chatting/input works great. You don't really need it while playing games (that I own), so there is really no reason to have both on your lap at the same time. 16&q...
by Waikiki
April 7, 2007, 9:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Then ban Me you fucking Pussy
Replies: 404
Views: 38633

Gentlemen, we got 20 calls about the David Hyde-Pierce incident. And as you know, one call equals a billion people, which means 20 billion people were offended by this. Needless to say, something must be done.
by Waikiki
April 7, 2007, 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Then ban Me you fucking Pussy
Replies: 404
Views: 38633

<3 Sajko
by Waikiki
March 30, 2007, 2:14 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: I want to buy a new Hard Drive
Replies: 21
Views: 2207

The HDD that I use is a 500GB WD with 16MB cache SATA II.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822136073

129.99 after $10 MIB.

I recommend it and have had no problems!
by Waikiki
March 25, 2007, 4:22 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: System Reqs
Replies: 34
Views: 9925

I think you will be much happier with that machine. Make sure that the memory you get is supported by that motherboard though. Some mobos are pretty picky. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductConfigurator.aspx?name=Configurator Also, make sure the HDD you get is SATA 2 (3.0Gb/s) not SATA (1.5Gb/s).
by Waikiki
March 24, 2007, 10:38 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: System Reqs
Replies: 34
Views: 9925

I think if you are planning on keeping this computer for several years, you should spend the extra money and get an E6600.

You can see that the E6600 is approximately a 40-50% performance increase over the Pentium D 940. Is a 40-50% increase in performance worth the extra money to you?
by Waikiki
March 24, 2007, 9:50 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: System Reqs
Replies: 34
Views: 9925

I was told the memory set the way it would be... that it would be like having around 2.5 MBs. My friend seemed to know what she was talking about, so I believed her, lol. As long as it will run Vanguard smoothly, I`ll be happy. I'm not sure what your friend meant. Can you clarify? (Did you typo 1.5...
by Waikiki
March 24, 2007, 12:28 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: System Reqs
Replies: 34
Views: 9925

*disclaimer* I don't play Vanguard, but I know my fair share about CPUs. I would honestly stay away from the Pentium D. Get a Core 2 Duo instead. I recommend a E6600. Also, I would say get a 7600GT. You might be able to get a 7900GS for a bit more if you wanted to. However, I can't recall the perfor...