October 2008
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Browser Halloween Game →
A clue based game you play in your browser by looking for hints in the source code and hints given to you. It’s very hard at times. [via MacThemes Forums]
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LogoPond - Identity Inspiration →
This is one of the first sites I look at when I’m working on a logo design and I need to be inspired. Flickr is also a good place to look for inspiration.
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Further testing shows new MacBooks limited to 6GB... →
(For now)
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Need another PlayStation 3 DualShock 3 Controller →
I need another controller to get the most out of offline LittleBigPlanet multi-player co-op. Buy.com seems to have the best price.
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Sarah Palin, proud socialist →
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Synchronized Presidential Debating [via Boing Boing]
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A few more new Star Trek film photos →
See the last few photos
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Portfolio updated with latest webdesigns →
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Amazon PS3 Gold Box Event tomorrow →
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Walmart now offers cheap DRM free MP3s →
Walmart MP3 store adds 74 cent tracks, Mac, Linux support [downloadsquad.com]
Sounds great huh? Well I hadn’t heard what the sound quality was so I did some poking around and found some good news:
Sound Quality of Walmart MP3 Music Downloads Our MP3 files have a high bit rate, which gives them top-quality sound. The majority of our MP3s are encoded at 256 kilobits/second, with others at...
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LittleBigPlanet retail: first impressions (day 1)
So after getting a week with the beta and then the week long delay I finally got my retail copy of LittleBigPlanet yesterday. So far I got to play through some Story Mode levels with my girlfriend last night.
The Story Mode levels are outstanding and provide great examples of what can be done in the Edit Mode with enough time. There are tons of objects and costumes that can be found in each...
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MatrixGL 2.2b3 Screensaver for Mac OS X →
A long time favorite screensaver of mine for Mac OS X, that has finally been updated for Intel Macs.
Update: It’s a little buggy with it’s settings and can cause some really strange effects. I’ll keep an eye on the updates, hopefully the developer gets it fixed soon.
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Zwan » Lyric
From the new www.mtvmusic.com site, MTV’s “YouTube” for music videos.
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Reminder: Free CrossOver apps (today only) →
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CrossOver Mac free tomorrow! →
CrossOver ($40) the application to run Windows applications inside of Mac OS (on an Intel Mac) and Linux without a copy of Windows; will be available for free tomorrow only. CrossOver also supports some Windows games quite well.
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Espresso Preview 1 today
I’m excited to be on the beta testing list for MacRabbit’s Espresso as I am a big fan of CSSEdit 2. The first preview build was seeded today. Preview one is very feature light and mainly intended for “Sugar” developers to get a first look at the SDK etc. I can’t wait to see each new build as featured are added.
Also the pricing is now available, and quite steep...
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LittleBigPlanet finally available today →
A week later, thanks to the recall. I’ve still got to call my local Best Buy to make sure, but I suspect they’ll have copies in today.
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Netflix 'Watch Instantly' on Macs via Silverlight... →
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-26) →
The Smashing Pumpkins
Placebo
Garbage
Rammstein
A Perfect Circle
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Time Off to Vote for Employees — A State by State... →
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New MacBook & Pro can support up to 8GB RAM?!
Someone on the MacThemes forums was asking if the new MacBook Pros supported 8GB of RAM since they had seen a site mention the possibility. Apple says the new MacBook & Pro only support 4GB max. Since this didn’t add-up I did some fact checking and found that apparently the only reason Apple doesn’t yet “support” 8GB of RAM in the new MacBook & Pro is due to the...
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High quality version of the first BioShock 2 teaser trailer. I’m sure everyone’s seen the low quality one on YouTube by now, but it’s worth another look in HD.
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The iPod turns 7 →
I owned the first Mac only 10GB iPod, it’s one of the first things I bought after I had my first job. I’m now on my 5th iPod (a Touch).
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Nintendo DS "flashcarts" →
I’m looking at buying one of these Nintendo DS “flashcarts” for my DS so I can dump some ROMs etc on it. Nintendo hates these because of piracy, however I have no intention of using pirated DS software.
The one linked to above sounds like the most user friendly and well supported, however you can get some really cheap similar products. I haven’t decided what flashcart to...
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Antiglare film for new MacBook screens →
I can’t tell if the “New MacBook Pro” description means the latest MacBooks or not, but it looks like a good product. Apple also sells them for the older MacBook Pro. I might look into this if the glass screen is too annoying.
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Current List of Retailers Set to Carry KORG DS-10 →
[More about the KORG DS-10]
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Ars reviews the 2008 MacBook Pro →
A good in-depth review of the new MacBook Pro in two parts. (Part one) (Part two)
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Tracks I need from Smashing Pumpkins: Rarities &...
I picked-out all the tracks I’m missing from the Smashing Pumpkins: Rarities & B-Sides via Amazon MP3. The only reason I haven’t grabbed them all yet is due to the fact that there are 85 tracks (that cost $0.99 each).
Based on the 30 sec previews for each song I’ve marked the songs of most interest with ”★” and 2nd most interest with “✩” so that I...
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LittleBigPlanet toda... Next week
I can’t help but morn the loss of LittleBigPlanet this week, today would have been the big day if there had not been a recall. Let’s hope there are plenty of copies at stores next Monday.
While Fable 2 is actually out today for 360 I had not planned to get it right away so I could focus on LittleBigPlanet, also my girlfriend has told me I’m not allowed to buy any games until...
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Killer iPhone App: Briefcase →
Easily the best over the air file sharing/download app for iPhone and iPod Touch I’ve seen yet because there is no desktop client app and you can browse your computer’s hard drive for files on your iPhone. There is a free lite version with most of the features, and the full version is only $4.99.
It’s got a few bugs; the options screen sometimes will pop-up while you are...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2008-10-19) →
Garbage
The Smashing Pumpkins
Incubus
The Beatles
Muse
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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SOLD: 2007 2.4GHz 15" MacBook Pro matte screen
LIKE NEW Late 2007 (1 year old) 2.4GHz 15” MacBook Pro (MA896LL/A), 4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 256MB GeForce 8600M GT, matte anti-glare screen, Leopard, iLife ‘08, 2 years AppleCare, Apple Remote, Box and all cables / software included
I’m asking $1,300 (plus shipping)
Please inquire in the comments or email me contact AT androidworkshop.com
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LittleBigRetarted Recall?! Over Qur'an References... →
What the heck!? They are going to recall LittleBigPlanet before launch next week to remove a song from the game because it contains a song with lyrics that might offend people… (Too easily offended IMO) Why not patch this instead?! Update: It sounds like the recall is worldwide, (after reports that it may only effect the European release) however no new release dates have been announced as...
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New MacBook and MacBook Pro Review →
A great review of both the new MacBook and MacBook Pro by Gizmodo.
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Classic Wipeout music for Wipeout HD (free) →
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My MacBook Pro Upgrade Options
I’ve been thinking of selling my 1 year old MacBook Pro to upgrade to the latest.
Option A: 2.53 GHz 15” MacBook Pro 4GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 512MB graphics
$2,499.00 MacBook Pro + $349.00 AppleCare + $19 Remote = $2,867.00 before tax + 9.5% sales tax = $3,139.37 after tax
-$1,600 from selling old MacBook Pro (Assuming I can sell it for this much) Total cash out of...
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Gmail fixes IMAP with more controls →
This is a great tip. Anyone using Gmail with a mail client should use this.
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My 2007 MacBook Pro's resell Value →
Late 2007 2.4GHz MacBook Pro (MA896LL/A), 4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, 2 years AppleCare.
Not sure if the above link factors in the new MacBooks Pros announced today. I’ve also seen the same model with only 2GB of RAM listed for $1500… 4GB of ram plus 2 years AppleCare surely would bump it up to around $1600.
Worth the upgrade now while my Mac still has good resell value? Not...
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Fable 2 Interactive Story Site →
You can win items for in the game by playing the story, you will be asked to log-in to your Xbox Live account to claim your prizes.
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