Monthly Archive for March, 2007

New geekery at the Vinson household

I need a brief break from work as I haven’t had time to go to lunch (and doesn’t look like I will). So, I thought now might be an excellent time to post about my newest gadgets…

40″ Samsung LCD 720p HDTV
40″ Samsung LCD 720p HDTV

Xbox 360 Core System

Xbox 360 Core System

The 40″ LCD HDTV was a joint Anniversary/Birthday/Valentines gift from Heather. I love this set. It has such a great picture. This is the first HDTV I have owned and now I don’t want to go back to anything else. The Xbox 360 system was a complete surprise in that I won it through a raffle at work. I think this is the biggest thing I have ever won. I will post more on the Xbox 360 later…

“Beautiful Katamari” may be coming to XBOX 360

The next entry in the “Katamari Damacy” franchise is currently set for October 17th on the PS3 (with SIXAXIS support) & XBOX 360, November 14th on the Wii.

w00t! I would absolutely love to get a Katamari game on my XBOX 360. When I traded in my old PS2, this was one of my few regrets. but this would solve everything rather nicely. Now, I just want to see something official to prove this out.

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Also now mentioned on GameSpot, but not really any more info…

Coke Vending Machine at your desk – priceless

12 Can Vending Machine Fridge

I don’t need this at all, but I want it…

Vending Machine at your desk

Review of Microsoft’s True Ultimate Keyboard

Hands-On With Microsoft’s True Ultimate Keyboard – Gizmodo

I really like the look and styling of this keyboard, specifically the 8000 model. Not sure I would actually pick it up as I am quite happy with my Apple Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, but you never know…

Hooray, Browncoats: Serenity SE DVD Coming!

According to Joss Wheedon, he’s hoping and expecting the SE to include a full-bore cast commentary (which will ndoubtedly be awesome), the “Tam Session” videos, all of the Aussie DVD’s extras (which look like a lot of stuff!), and (yes) new cover art. I’ll say it again: shiny.

Woohoo…I will definitely be picking this up when it streets!

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Ms. Gyllenhaal in ‘The Dark Knight’

Gyllenhaal Confirmed for The Dark Knight – ComingSoon.net

I cannot emphasize how much better a choice Maggie Gyllenhaal is than the previous actress, Katie Holmes…