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Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless vs Logitech ClearChat Pro USB

By on Dec 7, 2008 in Blog Posts, Hardware | 0 comments

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...

Pop!

By on Dec 3, 2008 in Blog Posts, Hardware | 0 comments

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...

Star Trek Gift Set

By on Nov 19, 2008 in Blog Posts | 0 comments

It’s the Star Trek Gift Set – by MEGO

America Wins

By on Nov 5, 2008 in Blog Posts | 0 comments

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.

Why Warhammer Online Works

By on Sep 14, 2008 in Blog Posts, Games | 0 comments

In the past I’ve given some pretty harsh criticism to other MMO games. They deserved it. Today I’m going to do something I’ve never done before – recommend a MMO.Warhammer Online (WAR) is the kind of game that your wife or girlfriend will make fun of you for playing. It’s a D&D style dorkfest that is as much a guilty pleasure as it is addictive to play. WAR puts you in the tried and true medieval era world that MMO fans have come to love and feel comfortable in. Elves and knights are here, and so are witches and dwarves. Orcs are present and there still aren’t enough people playing as healers. As for the story and enviroment, there is very little here that you haven’t seen before. The difference is that it is all done as well or a little better than before, and it just works.Unlike other recent MMO titles (Tabula Rasa, I’m talking...

A Part of History

By on Aug 22, 2008 in Blog Posts | 1 comment

My wife and I attended the Barack Obama Town Hall Meeting in Chesapeake, Virginia at Oscar Smith High School this evening. We are both proud to be a part of this campaign that we hope will bring about a better future for our country. As usual, Senator Obama was on message and personable. What surprised me was just how authentic he is in person, and how very knowledgable he is on so many different issues.Here’s some proof that we attended :(We’re at the top, flanking Obama’s head)You can view the entire Town Hall Meeting here. Our heads (well, most of them), are featured throughout 🙂