A real "in the trenches" look at what to expect when buying a computer at a brick and mortar retailer. [H] Consumer buys four computers at four national stores and relates their experience, warranties offered, and their suggestions should you be buying a computer yourself, or helping friends or family.
Archive for April, 2006
I've never really understood Shaudenfreude, until right now …
Sci Fi Wire — The News Service of the Sci Fi Channel: "A Paramount spokesperson confirmed that Berman—who started with Trek under Roddenberry in 1987 as a writer and producer on TV's Star Trek: The Next Generation—would not take part in Abrams' film. 'J.J. is also a producer, and Rick Berman is not involved in any way,' the representative confirmed over the weekend. "
Interesting. Very Interesting …
Best part of the story? Not a mention of any involvement by Rick Berman or Brannon Braga!
Variety.com - Trekkies have a new leader: "Paramount is breathing life into its 'Star Trek' franchise by setting 'Mission: Impossible III' helmer J.J. Abrams to produce and direct the 11th 'Trek' feature, aiming for a 2008 release."
Now my Xbox 360 can blog. Soon it will tell the world the sorry truth about my Oblivion addiction …
Rusty Venture's Xbox 360 can blog
I guess this means Alexander gets the Madden curse this season. Good news for both of us Niner's fans 
Gamerscore Blog : Seattle Seahawk Alexander Makes Cover of Madden 07
Thanks for the news, Major Nelson. Hmmmmm … Goat on the Nurburgring ….
Xbox Live’s Major Nelson � Blog Archive � PGR3 ‘Speed Pack’
Gizmondo chief finally arrested for being too shady - Engadget:
"… former Tiger Telematics Europe executive and drunk driving enthusiast Stefan Eriksson was arrested at his Bel-Air residence on Saturday, booked on suspicion of grand theft, and is currently enjoying decidedly less-luxurious surroundings, as the Sheriff's Department is wisely holding the slippery Swede without bail. It's not immediately clear whether the theft charge is related to Eriksson's destruction of that million dollar Ferrari Enzo in February (pictured in cake, above), but since we'd already heard that a Scottish bank may be the rightful owners of the mangled supercar, we wouldn't be surprised if the former videogame exec is guilty of playing a little real life GTA along with his favorite DUI. Meanwhile, Eriksson's imaginary friend and supposed co-conspirator, 'Dietrich,' remains at large…"
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