It’s been a long road to level 40 for me in Warhammer Online, but I’m finally there! My Warrior Priest is now making tunnel and crypts runs with the best of them.Many others have reached 40 far faster than I have, some in less than half the time, but I took it easy and enjoyed myself. I’m still having fun with Warhammer, though it is clearly developed in favor of the Destruction faction and has some work left to be done to keep it interesting for high level characters.
In the never ending search for the perfect headset I have recently tried both of Logitech’s flagship products – the ClearChat Pro USB and ClearChat PC Wireless. I thought I’d share my thoughts.The ClearChat Pro USB is connected to the PC via USB and was introduced quite a while before the wireless version. Once connected, it sets itself as the default sound device and works instantly – no software to install. You may need to increase the recording level, but other than that you should be good to go right away. The headset is fairly comfortable and extended use was never a problem – I often used the headset for three or more hours without discomfort – something that other headsets can rarely match.The audio quality of the headset was not great. It’s pretty quiet and sounds a bit tinny. Forget about any significant bass. Still, it was better than...
Late last night while in the middle of yet another happy gaming session I heard a very loud pop that sounds like a firecracker. Looking around and sniffing didn’t produce any indication of the cause of the sound, so I continued on as normal. This morning I found my computer in a state of “wha?”. A few minutes later I figured out the source of the noise from the previous evening – blown capacitors on my video card. Only a year and 1/2 old, it’s a disappointment to say the least.I contacted XFX, the makers of the 8600 GT video card in question, to ask for a replacement. It’s covered under their big-time “Double Lifetime Warranty”, but for all its double-ness they still make you pay for shipping and send the part back to them before they will send out a replacement. The “estimate” for the replacement is two weeks. Add to that the...
It’s the Star Trek Gift Set – by MEGO
Tonight Barack Obama has become the next President of the United States of America. I’m speechless, and thrilled. I’m proud to say that I’ve been a part of his campaign. Hope is back for America.