Tildemark blogs

Rubik's cube sized PC

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:59:54 +0800

I have seen tiny sized pc but the Space Cube tops them all. Its dimension is 52mm x 52mm x 55mm, very close to the size of a rubik's cube, smaller than the size of my palm. Its Compact Flash Card allows the installation of the Redhat Linux as its operating system aside from its builtin 16MB internal space. Processor speed is clocked at 300MHz maximum with an 16MB DDRSDRAM memory. The space cube include a USB port which maybe used to attach a hub for keyboard and mouse installation and other USB 1.1 enabled devices. A DB15 port for display, a RS232 port and an ethernet port for network access. It also has a builtin phone jack, Speaker out and Mic in for audio. This is obviously a desktop pc that could be used mobile aside from a laptop. Its price is around $300, not bad for a portable computer. This pc is very good for my interfacing expirements which would allow me to do testing outdoors. More info about the space cube on their website at the maker homepage Shimafuji Electric Incorporated.

Palit 7300GT Sonic is my new video card

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:43:10 +0800

Its been months since I had my PC with a video card. I got my old GeForce 7300 GT removed and placed on a PC without a video card. I tried to tweak the PC and ended up messing its video capabilities. So, since my PC works without a card, I did a generous donation and give away my only graphics card. Now, imagine me with my PC without a video card. Finally, after 6 months, I was able to buy the Palit GeForce 7300 GT Sonic video card. It's actually an old card considering I was once using 7300 GT but I'm out of budget and I really need a video card. GeForce 7300 GT Sonic still is using Direct X 9c shader, so no Windows Vista games for me since Windows Vista is using the new Direct X 10, but I don't like Windows Vista yet so i guess its ok for now. Maybe next year I'll upgrade my OS then I'll upgrade my video card. Anyway, GeForce 7300 GT Sonic is the overclocked version of the GeForce 7300 GT Card its a bit faster with a core speed up to 500MHz and memory speed up to 1000MHz at 256MB. The GeForce 7300 GT Sonic comes equipped with DDR3 instead of the DDR2 from the 7300 GT version. All the speed I need to max out the graphics quality of the games I play right now. Not really bad for a $50 video card, I wish I had some more and I could have bought the GeForce 8 series video card.

I reinstalled the game Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars and started playing it the whole day. I wasn't able to finish playing the game before because of the video card experiment I did. So, this time I'm going to finish the game with maximum graphics quality. I'm now playing the Normal mode but after i finish this I'll start again with the hard mode. I just love the Mammoth Tank with its Rail Gun Upgrade its almost unstoppable in the battle field. With this tank, you only need about 3 or 4 to finish a mission. Its very powerful and its huge, just don't get hit by an EMP or they just be sitting ducks. I also like the dig skill for the Rifflemen but it costs 300 credits and the Shadow soldiers could easily kill them in one shot even if their rank is already star.

Every time I get to the mission briefing, I have noticed that GDI Lt. Kirce James is so familar to me. I tried replaying the mission briefing just to recall her. Then i realized she was Jennifer Morrison or Doctor Allison Cameron from the TV series House. Why didn't I noticed her before, I was really surprised to see her doing the mission briefing. Well, she didn't have that military look but I like her being a doctor.

Smart Bro Wireless modem vs Wifi Range Extender

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:03:03 +0800

I have recently purchased a USB Network Interface Adapter trying to make it work with my neighbor's wifi hot spot. I'm always mobile so, applying for a dsl subscription is not a good idea. I am working with my pc at home inside a cave to be more specific, I have some trouble connecting to the hotspot which is right beside our house. What is the range of a typical wifi hotspot?

Google is my friend, instead of giving me the range, i found a wifi range extender instead. It's so creative with just the following items needed:
1 - Metal Strainer/Steamer
1 - USB WIFI Adaptor
1 - USB Extension Cable (I chose a 10ft long)
½" Drill Bit (I like to use stepper bits for metal)
Gorilla Glue (Epoxy works well too)
2 - Zip Ties

I am tempted and I'm sure I'm going to miss our home strainer. Not sure if it's going to work inside a cave. I tried searching some more and found Smart bros latest wireless modem. It's very tempting, based on the operator's messages, as long as there is a signal from your phone; the modem should work! I have changed my mind ill try the modem first and later, if its not going to work; ill experiment on the strainer.

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AOC 193FW 19 inches wide screen monitor

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:50:06 +0800

Its my new monitor! bought it for about $220. Though, I have to adjust my wallpapers to match its resolution. Now i am able to display two windows at a time with its wide screen display and when playing I could still use 1024x768 resolution, althought some games appears to be streched. I was going to use it main for programming so, the 1024x768 resolution for games is fine with me.

Here are the specs:

Resolution: 1440x900 at 60Hz

Response Time: 5ms

Contrast Ratio: 800:1

Silver & Black Color

PC & MAC Compatible

Brightness: 300 cd/m2

Analog RGB and DVI Digital Input

Narrow Bezel

Wall Mountable

Wide aspect 16:10

300 cd/m² (typ), 550:1 (typ)

It does not come with its driver so well have to download it from here.
AOC 193FW driver download