Random Chit Chat

[VINMAN46]

both systems get the drop framerates i see it all the time in mag when all the people are there and sometimes in racing games like dirt 2 on xbox

 

[foothead]

Really? I haven't really noticed it on the PS3, but maybe that's because I don't know anybody with one, so the ones I have seen were all on demo TVs, so 720p.

Dirt2 surprises me. That runs on just about anything. I saw someone on OCN running it on seven 1680x1050 monitors with a single 5770 for rendering, and he was getting ~15 fps.

 

[dude_56013]

wow, how much homework did you have to do? I remember only having just a bit less than 3 hours sleep once - finishing deadline work due next day

Well, yesterday I had class at 8:30, so I was up at 7:45AM, then I came back, had something to eat and got maybe an hour nap. Had class at 13:30PM until 1:45, then I had to study for a midterm which I took at 6PM and got out of that class at 7:30PM. Then I had to read over 100 pages of accounting (a huge ass book) and then do problems and homework associated with it. That took me til about 2AM. At that point I had about 3 "cups" (not an actual measurement cup) of coffee (about half a 12-cup pot). Then I had to read about 80 pages of a C.S. Lewis book (very good). Had another cup of coffee. Finally I was about ready to pass out at 4AM, so I stopped reading and went to bed. Got 20 pages of the Lewis book to finish today. I won't have any homework to do tonight, though, and that was my plan. Tuesdays always suck for me. Tuesday is really my "hump" day.

 

[madanchi]

wow sounds quite exhausting! at least youve got that day free though and a big lump of work done, which is always good

 

[dude_56013]

Well, I wouldn't say free. I have night class Accounting for 3 hours tonight, and then a 1 hour study session for tomorrow for a class with an exam. But no homework tonight, so that's good.

 

[madanchi]

ahh right yeah

 

[Teny]

Got my Zune HD, only turned it on to see if it works.
Then I tried applying the invisible shield, and for some reason, only my screen has dust in them, and I can't get it out as it is stuck on the adhesive side. Then it seems like it got scratched too. So now the display looks all bad.

I don't know if I should keep the invisible shield on, take it off, or use the free Incipio screen protector (came with the case).

 

[madanchi]

cant you return it for a new one as dust and a scratch is on the under screen when arrived?

 

[Teny]

It's not in the Zune, it's the screen protector.

 

[winslow33]

I'm thinking of getting rid of my Chevy '98 1500. I have several big problems with it.
1. It's not 4x4. With spring in full gear I'm in the mood to go offroading but i cant because its not 4x4.
2. The shifter cable that I had to replace when I bought the truck a few months ago is starting to become very stiff again, I think it may sieze again before fall. Cost me $300 last time
3. The final straw- The knocking that only lastsed a few seconds after startup is now very persistant and doesnt go away at all.
4.Also its idling VERY roughly and at a low 400rpm, whereas when i got it it idled at 800. As soon as It turns over I gotta floor it for a few seconds or else it'll just keep dying again.

I might try to do a trade while it can still pass a road safety test.