So I took apart my DVD burner today – no worries, it was already broken… ;] I have to say, I was simply astounded at the complexity of the mechanism. I mean, sure, I knew that it was complex, but the intricacies of the mechanism floored me. I had no idea that such am everyday [...]

Posted on August 3rd, 2010 by herbcso
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This is kinda cool. It’s a new C64 (this time a 64-bit full Wintel computer) in the same form factor as the old C64. Not sure how practical it’ll be, especially with the keyboard being kind of thick, but it makes me go all nostalgic inside.

Posted on June 20th, 2010 by herbcso
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Wow – this is like cool beyond words! I kinda want a copy of Mathematica 7 now… ;] (click the image to read the blog post explaining the neat image processing capabilities of Mathematica 7). OK, yeah, I’m a huge nerd – what’s your point? ;]

Posted on June 18th, 2010 by herbcso
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