Aug 2006
Introducing the Mac Pro... boy is my wallet itchy
08/07/2006 04:17 PM Categories:
Gadgets &
Computers
My... wallet... itchy....
My... credit.... card... hurts....
Financial Solvency or Mac Pro.... oh well, there goes that idea...sigh.
- All models built to order with 3 levels of QUAD processing (dual dual-core cpus) up to 3Ghz
- All based on Intel WoodCrest based Xeon 5100 series 64bit CPUs
- Fully Buffered memory up to 16GB
- 4 Harddrives with tool-less install (each 3Gbps SATA)
- Dual optical drive capable (SuperDrives available only right now, but I bet Blue-Ray would be a nice thing to add yourself)
- Multiple GPU options including capability to fit 4 video cards including one double-width card without losing slots
- Priced less than comparably configured Dell systems (are there any dual dual-core Xeon's in Dell's repertoires?)
My Aperture sucking, Final Cut hanging PowerBook dreams it had this amount of power. Unfortunately they did not announce updated MacBook Pros as well with new Merom chips at today's World Wide Developer's Conference Keynote. That would have made a purchasing decision easier since I value my mobile computing capability....double sigh. Still, if I can configure correctly and use the proper discounts (Edu or Corp)....hmmmm....we'll see.
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Long delayed movie news...
08/01/2006 11:21 PM Categories:
Celebs, Movies and
TV
Ok, so I've been a little lax lately
in my updates. Sorry about that, but real life does tend to intrude
on my virtual pursuits.
Here are a few of the things I've missed:
Peter Cullen is reprising his role as Optimus Prime in the new live action Transformers Movie. As you can imagine, there was much rejoicing in geeky 80's nostalgia land. If the Michael Bay involvement, weak teaser trailer, or the leaked horrid transformers photos haven't scared you away yet, at least this bit of news gives you something to look forward to in this movie. I for one can't wait for the original Optimus voice to say, "Transform and Roll Out!" next summer.
Yes, Heath Ledger has accepted the role of The Joker in the Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight. Oscar award winner for Brokeback Mountain, Ledger has also starred in films like A Knight's Tale and The Brothers Grimm. Is this a good thing or bad thing... we'll find out when The Dark Knight hits theaters. Production starts early 2007. UPDATE: so he didn't get an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain. He was an Oscar nominee though. As you can tell, I didn't quite catch the Academy Awards this year.... if I wanted a sleep aid I woulda taken an Ambien.
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Here are a few of the things I've missed:
Peter Cullen is reprising his role as Optimus Prime in the new live action Transformers Movie. As you can imagine, there was much rejoicing in geeky 80's nostalgia land. If the Michael Bay involvement, weak teaser trailer, or the leaked horrid transformers photos haven't scared you away yet, at least this bit of news gives you something to look forward to in this movie. I for one can't wait for the original Optimus voice to say, "Transform and Roll Out!" next summer.
Yes, Heath Ledger has accepted the role of The Joker in the Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight. Oscar award winner for Brokeback Mountain, Ledger has also starred in films like A Knight's Tale and The Brothers Grimm. Is this a good thing or bad thing... we'll find out when The Dark Knight hits theaters. Production starts early 2007. UPDATE: so he didn't get an Oscar for Brokeback Mountain. He was an Oscar nominee though. As you can tell, I didn't quite catch the Academy Awards this year.... if I wanted a sleep aid I woulda taken an Ambien.
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