Azuse

Loud Enough?

2011-03-24T18:53:00.003+11:00

Logitech's best just got better. The Z5500 5.1Ch speakers have come to their End Of Line. Which hopefully means big price drops as their bloody good speakers. The only gripe with them (and this is with all Logitech Speakers) is that the Sub unit that came with them were an enormous let down. Loud yes, deep or rich sounding, not even close. At least it could take down walls.

The replacement is called the Z906 (images and details down below). It seems that although the Satellites have been turned up 5 watts RMS each, the Sub has been toned down 23 watts, giving roughly the same total RMS output as it's predecessor. Lets hope this means better balanced sound.

Technical Specifications:

• Total RMS power: 500 watts RMS
o Satellites: 5 x 67 watts RMS
o Subwoofer: 165 watts RMS
• THX® Certified
• Dolby® Digital 5.1 decoding
• DTS® decoding
• 3D Stereo (Surround sound from 2-channel sources)
• Digital optical input (2)
• Digital coaxial input • Six-channel direct input
• RCA input
• 3.5 mm input
• Stackable control console
• Mountable satellites (4)
• Mountable center channel speaker (1)
• Ported side-firing subwoofer
• Infrared remote

Product Specifications
• Speaker Dimensions (DxWxH)
o Satellite Speakers: 92 mm x 99 mm x 165 mm
o Center Channel: 92 mm x 165 mm x 99 mm
o Subwoofer: 318 mm x 280 mm x 292 mm
o Stackable Control Console: 17.9 mm x 42 mm x 110 mm
o Remote Control: 18 mm x 42 mm x 110 mm
• Weight: 13.3 kg

Warranty
• 2-year limited warranty

Nuclear Fish Tank

2011-03-24T18:26:00.001+11:00

A few years back, I did some research on global warming, and subsequently alternative energy. Although not studying it specifically, I recall learning of ways in which Nuclear waste was disposed. One of which was by burying it 10m under water where the radiation could not reach.

Which brings me to this thought, the Japanese are now hosing down the Nuclear reactors, trying to keep it cool whiles praying that minimal radiation escapes. Why don't they just build a fish tank around it? Basically put, using some thick slabs of concrete, they could build a fence around the perimeter of the reactors. Then fill it up with water. It's not like their afraid of getting the damn thing wet as they've been water bombing it for the past week. In doing so, they would reduce the radiation being emitted from the reactors, keep the reactors much cooler than it would be from just the hosing thus making it more stable, and also have a protective barrier that would lower the damage radius if the meltdown was still to happen.

I'm guessing the reason they haven't done so yet is because them, being the Japanese, reckon it's not advanced enough for them. Lets hope their Gundams are equipped with anti Nuclear weaponry.

The Japanese

2011-03-15T10:21:00.001+11:00

Ever seen the movie 2012? How the world ends because of some crazy heat reaction thing happening with the earths core? Well, considering it's 2011, and we're getting pounded by Natural Disasters left, right and center, makes you wonder if the movie is a prediction or something. Alternatively, there might have been a secret war that the world governments are trying to cover. There's no doubt in my mind that Japan will build the first Gundam. Heck, it could be because of this Gundam that the UN decided to retaliate, using Nuclear weaponry (looking at US, China and Korea) to make sure it's properly destroyed. Would explain the nuclear radiation "leaks" their claiming. Considering the power of a nuke, it would also explain the shock waves and giant waves. Makes you think don't it? I mean, when will Australia be getting it's own Gundam?

As for the bastard Ishihara who banned Manga and is planning on censoring the Internet, this is Divine Retribution, god hates you.

God hates Christians?

2011-02-27T18:27:00.000+11:00

So an Earthquake hits New Zealand. Not long after Australia endures God's rampage of floods, tornado's and bushfire. As mention in my earlier post, there must be a reason for his anger, don't you think? Now lets note a few points here, the town hit is called "ChristChurch" which could be translated as a church for Christians. Then we hear near all the churches in town have been taken out. Coincidence? Maybe. Alternatively, Jesus could have annoyed the other Gods or this is could be an act from the extremely well funded Scientology. Either way, I would stop praying, and start living my life to the fullest. I mean against God, there's not much we can do (except maybe change to a different religion).

True Blue

2011-02-06T12:45:00.000+11:00

What makes a True Blue Aussie? Top notch BBQ skills? Hard working farmers?
The reason I brought this up is because it seems like god has taken a hating to us. Bush Fires, hail and now flooding and cyclones at the same time. Next thing you know, quakes will be hitting us even though we're no where near a fault line.

So what's the reason? Is it because we're too fat and lazy now? Is it because we've sold all our land and cattle to China and other giant Nations? Is it because the justice system stinks so bad that society trust no one any more. Is it because our government has fallen to the point where the people were lost during the elections, because none of the candidates were reliable. In the end, one thing is for sure, we aren't as blue as we one were. And God doesn't like it. We better start shearing sheep on the train to school.

Speed Demons

2011-02-03T14:56:00.006+11:00

Both the GTX590 and 6990 are to be released within the month. Here's at table I made from information released from the companies:

Red Text are for estimates. Blue is from leaked information.

Note that the 6990 is more than 2 6970 in CF. It has 3840 SP which means 1920SP per core vs 6970 1536 SP. This will be close.

On a side note: Considering how the GTX580 has been so well embraced because of it's cooler and quieter operation whereas the 6970 is know for being hot and loud, it makes you wonder what AMD intends to do to fix this problem, and thus I gave the 6990 a lower MSRP as it'll need it if their performance are similar.

Edit: Both cards have been offically released, and it seems as though the rumored specs were off. The GTX590 is 2 GTX580's with a Core Clock of 612Mhz whiles the 6990 is 2 6970's with a OC switch which changed it from "eco" 375w 830Mhz mode to 6970 matching 880Mhz

Sony NGP (PSP2)

2011-02-03T13:35:00.000+11:00

This video is the perfect way to get people excited about the PSP2, it shows off actual gameplay and the device itself. The graphics are actually pretty amazing for such a small device, this should really impress current handheld-gamers.

Too bad about the integrated 4Hour battery though.

Crazy Mouse

2011-02-01T12:13:00.000+11:00

One would think that the mouse was the simplest of peripherals for the PC. How wrong we were.

Train Etiquette

2011-01-31T18:06:00.000+11:00

Ever watched Top Gear and wondered why Hammond was told off for using his mobile on the train? Well here are a list of rules the Japanese run by.

1. Getting on the train before waiting for the people on it to get off (7694)
The most basic rule of getting on a Japanese train is to stand aside and wait for everyone to disembark before alighting.

2. Talking too loudly (6794)
Conversing is permitted, but carriages are usually silent and conversations held in muted tones. Conversations held at American tourist volume are likely to attract the discrete opprobrium of the entire carriage.

3. Talking on a cell phone (5336)
Nobody but a drunk or an uncouth foreigner would ever be seen conversing on a cell phone on a Japanese train, although it is permissible (barely) to answer a call to hang up on someone with a terse warning that the answerer is on a train. The terror of disapproving silence awaits those who violate this sacred taboo.

4. Not budging up to free up a seat (5335)
The proper seating behaviour is to occupy the corner and middle seats first, then the spaces equidistantly between these points, at all times never sitting next to a stranger – only when no space remains can a seat between two people be taken, and at this point it is polite for those already seated to shuffle around to maximise seating.

5. Cutting in line when boarding the train (4540)
The honourable way to board a train is for two orderly queues to form at the door markings on the platform, which then move to the side to make way for the disembarking passengers and only alight when they have all escaped.

6. Letting noise leak from headphones (3378)
Since the main activities on a Japanese train consist of a staring into space, fiddling with a phone, reading a book or sleeping, usually the only scope there is for noisiness is with handheld games…

7. Leaning on a stranger (3326)
Usually a problem with seated, sleeping passengers – although in the case of attractive young members of the opposite sex it is considered a rare blessing to be leaned on.

8. Eating or drinking on the train (1623)
Nobody (save perhaps utter barbarians) is ever seen eating or drinking on a commuter train.

9. Letting your luggage interfere with other passengers (1407)
Luggage is normally stowed overhead or closely guarded. Poking ladies with luggage runs the double risk of being misinterpreted…

10. “Other” (1133)
Don’t do anything else either!

And here you thought catching the train was hard enough.

Change 123 (Manga)

2010-02-18T15:20:00.001+11:00

Baka and Boing (manga)

2010-02-18T14:30:00.001+11:00

Baka and Boing

Baka-Upades says:Taichi Yamada is what you would call a fan but he is not just any fan, he is a fan of Kokoro Shiina, a gravure model. Maybe it was fate that brought them together that day but Taichi met Kokoro when she literally fell from the sky. Waking up in the hospital, he begins to see Kokoro's spirit and after roaming the hospital premises a "shinigami" arrives to take Kokoro to the underworld. Is this the end for Kokoro? What will Taichi do to save his beloved idol?!

An interesting manga, consist of Comedy, Ecchi, Romance and some Supernatural. A nice manga to read to help you burn some time.

Baka and Boing Chapter 01
Baka and Boing Chapter 02
Baka and Boing Chapter 03
Baka and Boing Chapter 04
Baka and Boing Chapter 05
Baka and Boing Chapter 06
Baka and Boing Chapter 07
Baka and Boing Chapter 08
Baka and Boing Chapter 09
Baka and Boing Chapter 10
Baka and Boing Chapter 11
Baka and Boing Chapter 12
Baka and Boing Chapter 13
Baka and Boing Chapter 14
Baka and Boing Chapter 15
Baka and Boing Chapter 16
Baka and Boing Chapter 17
Baka and Boing Chapter 18
Baka and Boing Chapter 19
Baka and Boing Chapter 20
Baka and Boing Chapter 21
Baka and Boing Chapter 22

AIKI (manga)

2010-02-18T14:28:00.000+11:00

AIKI

S.A.S says:Summary: There are fighting’s ongoing at a high school due to a power struggle for the control. A beautiful young girl, the granddaughter of the director, requests help by a tough silly young man renowned for his genius fighting style. At the same time other beautiful girls appear from the same high school, who want him as well as teacher. Will he help and if so, which side will he choose to support? Or will he just show his true face with his bad boy ways?
Like Tenjou Tenge but with lots more humor and wackiness!

I say, NSFW. Definetly for Mature audience only. There's a brillant storyline that'll definetly suck you in, especially for those who love martial arts. Enjoy!

Credits go to S.A.S and Sugooi Scans for translating it!

Aiki Chapter 001
Aiki Chapter 002
Aiki Chapter 003
Aiki Chapter 004
Aiki Chapter 005
Aiki Chapter 006
Aiki Chapter 007
Aiki Chapter 008
Aiki Chapter 009
Aiki Chapter 010
Aiki Chapter 011
Aiki Chapter 012
Aiki Chapter 013
Aiki Chapter 014
Aiki Chapter 015
Aiki Chapter 016
Aiki Chapter 017
Aiki Chapter 018
Aiki Chapter 019
Aiki Chapter 020
Aiki Chapter 021
Aiki Chapter 022
Aiki Chapter 023
Aiki Chapter 024
Aiki Chapter 025
Aiki Chapter 026
Aiki Chapter 027
Aiki Chapter 028
Aiki Chapter 029
Aiki Chapter 030
Aiki Chapter 031
Aiki Chapter 032
Aiki Chapter 033
Aiki Chapter 034
Aiki Chapter 035
Aiki Chapter 036
Aiki Chapter 037
Aiki Chapter 038
Aiki Chapter 039
Aiki Chapter 040
Aiki Chapter 041
Aiki Chapter 042
Aiki Chapter 043
Aiki Chapter 044
Aiki Chapter 045
Aiki Chapter 046
Aiki Chapter 047
Aiki Chapter 048
Aiki Chapter 049
Aiki Chapter 050
Aiki Chapter 051
Aiki Chapter 052
Aiki Chapter 053
Aiki Chapter 054
Aiki Chapter 055
Aiki Chapter 056
Aiki Chapter 057
Aiki Chapter 058
Aiki Chapter 059
Aiki Chapter 060
Aiki Chapter 061