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    Toshiba pulls plug on HD-DVD, Blu-Ray is the victor

    Looks like the High Definition format is finally over with Toshiba (HD-DVD's primary backer) annoucing today they are stopping production of HD-DVD players at the end of March 2008: http://www.theinquirer.net/tosh-doing-favour-dumping-hd...
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    Vista successor, Windows 7 to be released next year?

    The rumour mill is churning! Apparently there could be either signifcant upgrade this year, to the Vista OS 32/64bit in same style as the Win 98 SE release and/or a major new build next year. http://apcmag.com/7874/windows_7_to_be_released_next_year The new OS rumours imply the release...
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    Blu-Ray vs HD DVD

    Blu-Ray vs HD DVD Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on the these two new DVD formats. I personally would like HD DVD to succeed since ive heard it has better image quality and is cheaper.. but Blu Ray has greater capacity and is built into the PlayStation 3? Have a look at the...
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    AMD-ATI .. A Done Deal

    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=3468 AMD is buying ATI. Looks like AMD-Nvidia SNAP agreement is history.
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    Best Internet Security/Firewall/Anti-Virius

    Best Internet Security/Firewall/Anti-Virius... Bought or free. Just wondering ...looking at Norton, Mcafee, Zone Alarm and some less well known like nod32. Thanks for any feedback.
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    Dell laptop explodes at Japanese conference

    http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=32550 Hmm . .time to check if you have backed up your work! :nuke: ;)
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    Does Civ 4 work ok on Windows XP Pro x64bit Edition?

    Does Civ 4 work ok on Windows XP Pro x64bit Edition? :scan: I might be buying Civ 4, but doing some research. ;)
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    Microsoft announces Bill Gate's retirement.

    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=2885 Bill Gates throws in the towel. I actually feel quite sad. I'll miss his benign demeanour.
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    DDR3 is already on the horizon.

    I was just getting used to AMD adopting DDR2 with AM2 socket.. and then this emerges at Computex 2006.. http://www.anandtech.com/tradeshows/showdoc.aspx?i=2777&p=7 Geil is certainly planning ahead.
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    Microsoft CEO: 'I'm going to f---ing kill Google'

    Yes Steve Ballmer goes a bit mad again... Angry... See him have another burst of energy at some Mircosoft gig *here.* I laughed for about 10 mins just watching that mpg! :lol:
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    AMD Challenges Intel to a Dual-Core Duel

    Fight! Makes you wonder if AMD can make any significant headway with superior processors versus Intel's product recogition and advertising in the market over time. I wonder if Intel will even accept the challenge. :mischief:
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    Windowed Civ4?

    Just wondering whether Civ4 will be windowed? I'd like to be on msn and the net whilst playing and be able to see whats going on. Unreal Torn' 2004 had this option so it can't be that hard to put in. :)
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    Windows Xp x64 Edition feedback..?

    I'm just seeking feedback from Win xp x64 users, if there are any? What kind of experience they are having with the system.. I'm catching a few comments of excellent performance along with compatability bugs and other strange things.. I'm just about to order a new HD but *might* buy Win xp...
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    The worst weatherman ever!

    yes another ebaum!! but its the funniest TV "crash and burn" EVER! :D The death of a weatherman I think he killed himself afterwards....
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    The future of the AGP slot

    I'm interested in what you people think about the supposed eventual demise of the AGP slot. PCI Express represents 15 per cent of add-in cards ATI introduces fresh AGP cards Will the next generation of graphics cards have AGP cards in the top range or will they be limited to mid...
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    Who loves the good ol' EU? -Poll

    I admit i'm completely stealing Azadre's thunder here, but the question had to be asked. Is the EU a proud, co-operative, moralistic union of nations or a terrible hypocrite in internal and external affairs?
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    Tsunami throws up India relics

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4257181.stm Remains of an old city in India's Tamil Nadu state was uncovered by the December Tsunami. An interesting quote from the article.. "The myths of Mahabalipuram were first set down in writing by British traveller J Goldingham, who...
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    Windows XP 64 coming soon?

    http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=20874 http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01/26/intel_roadmap_em64t/ Interesting no? Though I'll only buy it, if they throw in Windows XP SP2 for free even though i've got an Athlon 64. :D
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    Pirates Demo?

    I was just wondering if anyone knows of a pirates demo? Do you think they will release one? I'd just like to try before i buy.
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    Your current graphics card?

    For a bit of fun, im just wondering what graphics chipsets everyone has in their system... I just need to satisfy the little nerd in me. :) :scan:
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