Made this thread to address any and everything Wii U, questions, comments, etch etc etch.
Was looking for the appropriate place to post this and didn't quite find one, so i start a new thread.
Well I finally got a Wii U yesterday. The Nintendo E3 2014 hype, and the constant pouring of gasoline on that flame by the likes of Berzerk and Redlum has caused me to impulse buy a Wii U locally.
Only paid 30$ US extra compared to importing, so ain't too bad.
My Initial Impressions:
This game pad is sick! Every console should have one. It's a really nice concept and the functionality it adds really is something special. Have not played any games with it yet, Zelda HD just finish dl so ill check it out soon, but so far its great.
Right now I have 2 problems with the Wii U, that preventing it from being truly great.
1. Netflix, why o why couldn't the Netflix experience be the same as Windows / Xbox, this is a major sticking point of the Wii U and needs to be addressed. With he game pad it makes everything nice and easy and id love to start using it for Netflix instead of the Xbox one (reducing the Xbox One to being purely a KI box for me). But the WIi U Netflix don't support user profiles, it don't support watched position syncing across devices, and I'm not seeing things I added to my Fav list from pc/Xbox on Wii u. So that's one major gripe.
2. The game pad itself, though epic, needs some advance functionality. If I play a video on YouTube, the same video is played on game pad, and there is no way to take off the game pad I could find. If I'm playing NSMB, the game does be played on game pad as well with no way to take it off. Basically wasting battery for no reason, so I relocate the game pad charge to be right next to my couch. I'm able to browse other YouTube videos on the pad whiles its playing on the TV, which is the intended purpose and it's great. But there needs to be a way, or a button to press somewhere, to just put the game pad to sleep, without turning off the console.
That's it so far.Great lil system, with some refinements it could be turely truly epic. But the Nintendo 1st party lineup alone makes this a must have machine regardless.
With the announcement of Sony's Project Morpheus, the Release of the Oculus Rift Dev Kit 2, and Rumor for Microsoft's pending VR headset, I think it's time to do a thread based on this very old, but potentially very epic technology.
Personally i'm stoked at the development and can't wait to see consumer version of the products and games designed to work with the technology. Eve Valery looks extremely sexy.
I'm also hopping that this display can outright replace a computer monitor for movies and work productivity as well. Imagine having 6 virtual monitors all within the 1 head unit. As you look left/right/up/down it will display the "Virtual" monitor and content on it. Possibilities are endless.
This thread is designed to help users find the easiest path into the world of high end audio. Ask all questions you'll like answered, post your gear, and just enjoy listening.
=================Section 1=================
Path to becoming an Audiophile (Headphone Edition):
Step 1 - Getting Started
Purchase HiFi Headphones
Use JRiver Media Center
Get all music in Lossless Format (FLAC, ALAC, WMA Lossless)
Ok, so I don't know how long this going to take to reach trini. But in my neck of the woods (Cayman Islands), digicel has launched their LTE network (Real 4G, not that fake 4G crap that was launched before and touted as 4G). I've driven around the island and run various speed tests, have a looksee:
All tests ran from my Lumia 1520, and I'm loving it, BOOM!
• Windows Phone 8 • 6” full HD 1080p LCD, ClearBlack, Sunlight readability, Super sensitive touch, Gorilla Glass 2 • PureView 20 MP, ZEISS optics,OIS, 2x lossless zoom, oversampling, dual LED flash • Video 1080p @ 30 fps full HD video with optical image stabilization • 4G LTE • Nokia Music for unlimited streaming of ad-free music • Free global HERE Maps and HERE Drive+, HERE Transit available in the Store • Microsoft Office built-in • Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (2.2GHz Quad Core) • 3400 mAh (integrated) with built-in wireless charging • Yellow, white, black, glossy red
• $899 • 75% more battery life (7+hrs) • 250% more with Battery Cover (14+hrs) - JAH! • 20% performance improvement • Faster than 95% of laptops • Improved speaker • 50% more color accuracy • 50% graphics performance increase • 2 position kickstand • 6k video editing • Cooler / Quieter • 64GB/4GB RAM; 128GB/4GB RAM; 256GB/8GB RAM; 512GB/8GB RAM • Free international calling for 1 year on Skype • 200gb SkyDrive for 2 years
Accessories:
• Gen 2 type cover (backlit, proximity sensor, 1mm thinner, quieter, black, purple, pink, cyan) • Battery Cover (Gen 2 type cover + 250% extended battery life) • Docking Station (3x USB 2, 1x USB 3, mini displayport, Ethernet, audio in/out, power, 3840x2160 output)
Surface 2:
• $450 • Thinner • Lighter • Same screen as Pro 2 • Pro 2 kickstand • Double bus speed for WiFi and memory • Dramatically increased CPU speeds (4 times faster) • White colored • USB 3.0 • 25% more battery life • Free full office suite • Improved rare and front cams • Free international calling for 1 year on Skype • 200gb SkyDrive for 2 years
Blades!:
Specialized touch covers to suite various needs. Music cover, art cover, etc.
We take the ASUS PQ321 monitor for a nice test spin and check out PC game performance at Ultra High Definition, that would be a whopping 8 Mpixels resolution of 3840x2160 ! So please do join me, we'll start off with a quick overview of the monitor, then we'll do some regular benchmarking at UHD and then some FCAT results. Lets check what the new revolution in PC gaming can be...
Today Logitech introduced a mouse that redefines the boundaries of wireless gaming. The Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse combines 250 hours of non-stop lag-free wireless game play with the precision of Logitech G's exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology to help players dominate boss after boss.
And, to ensure players have the best-possible surface for their particular style of game play, Logitech has also created two new mouse pads, the Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad and the Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad. These new mouse pads deliver optimized surfaces for both high- and low-DPI game play, respectively.
"When I play, I don't want to think about anything other than my game and what my next move will be. When you look at the wireless gaming mice out there though, their primary flaw is the uncertainty of having to interrupt your game to replace batteries. Not anymore," said Ehtisham Rabbani, general manager of the Logitech gaming business group. "We set an outrageous goal, and we hit it. Doubling, tripling or even quadrupling the battery life of ordinary wireless gaming mice wasn't enough. We wanted to bring gamers an innovation that would change the face of wireless gaming forever. With 250 hours of battery life, the G602 does exactly that. It's time for gamers to get real science behind them so something as fundamental as a battery doesn't get in the way of winning."
As the newest mouse in the Logitech G lineup, the Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse sets a new standard in wireless gaming. Without cords, clutter, or interference, the mouse's lag-free wireless connection and unprecedented battery life allow better, uninterrupted game play. Featuring two modes, Performance and Endurance, the G602 Wireless Gaming mouse delivers 250 hours of non-stop battery life when in full gaming mode - Performance mode - and more than 1400 hours of use in non-gaming mode - or Endurance mode. The mouse features Logitech G exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology that offers high-accuracy cursor control. Plus, it has an ultra durable build with primary mechanical switches rated to a 20 million-click lifespan. And, because it features eleven programmable controls, you can easily master your favorite games by assigning the actions you use most to the buttons you want, using the Logitech Gaming Software. The Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of $79.99.
And because a game-changing mouse deserves the best possible surface to track on, Logitech G has added two new mouse pads to the lineup that are tested and proven to provide the optimal surface for your Logitech G mouse.
The Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad is ideal for high-DPI gaming, letting you feel the adrenaline of hitting high speeds without spinning out of control. It features a low-friction, fine-textured polypropylene surface that's kept rigid by a high-impact polymer core, giving you consistent tracking performance across the entire pad. This mouse pad was specially crafted to complement Logitech G mouse sensors to further improve their already pinpoint accuracy, enhancing your aim. And, a 3 mm, 3-layer construction keeps it in place during high-intensity gaming. The Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of $29.99.
The Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad is made for low-DPI gaming. Perfect for gamers who play first-person shooters, its heat-treated textile surface improves gliding consistency by providing just the right amount of friction to make the precise movement and control to elevate your game. The 1 mm rubber base gives the pad rock-solid stability. Like the Logitech G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad, this mouse pad was crafted to help you realize the full potential of your Logitech G mouse sensor, no matter which mouse in the lineup you use. The Logitech G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad is expected to be available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
Availability Each of these products is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in September 2013.
The chiller has since developed a leak internally that's a bit difficult to get too. So I've decided to switch back to a traditional radiator until I'm up to the task of fixing the chiller.
Here's a mini build log of the switch over.
Watercooling BO-RA 3 arrived today and work has commenced. Still waiting on my fans though.
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