gunnk commented on Intel's Insanely Tiny Processor Roadmap: "Clear Path" to 10nm Chips

"@Kaiser-Machead's Chips Ahoy!: Sure, it only runs at something like 10% the speed of a real mouse brain -- but speeds are doubling approximately every 18 months. So... Now 10% 18mo 20% 3yr 40% 4.5yr 80% 6yr 160% 7.5yr 320% 9yr 640% (which should be enough for anyone) :-) 10.5 1280% That's the thing about advances in computer speed that sneaks up on you."

gunnk commented on Guy Makes a Comic to Try to Justify Acting Like a Jackass at the Apple Store

"He had to Google to figure out that it's a Torx? He then took it to Apple and asked to borrow their tools so he could do his own upgrade? No WAY they should have passed him that driver!"

gunnk commented on Question of the Day: Are You Forced to Use Windows or Another OS Against Your Will?

"@BiZarRroBALlmeR: WTF?"

gunnk commented on Genepax Unveils a Car That Runs on Water and Air

"@bigbluevoid: You *can* run a car on compressed air."

gunnk commented on Genepax Unveils a Car That Runs on Water and Air

"@kendodd: Correct: running cars on hydrogen + oxygen with a water output is old news."

gunnk commented on The 3G iPhone Is Official, July 11th Starting at $199

"Did I see that the AT&T data plans for 3G are going to be $30 per month rather than my current $20 per month for EDGE?"

gunnk commented on Analysts Predict Apple 2013: That's One Wonky Crystal Ball

"I like Apple products (we have two MacBooks, three iPhones and a couple of iPods around the house), but for myself I prefer Ubuntu."

gunnk commented on Question of the Day: Are Desktops Dead?

"Both for me! Laptop: lower power, smaller screen, annoying keyboard and trackpad, but PORTABLE. Desktop: print server, remote access, file server BIG screen, full-sized keyboard, optical mouse, CHEAP AND POWERFUL, home automation controller system. I could make do with one or the other -- in which case I'd probably prefer my desktop (but that's a tough choice)."

gunnk commented on Is Speed Racer Just Too Gay?

"@Erzengel: Absolutely right! I thought Iron Man was really good."

gunnk commented on IBM Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency Using Magnifying Trick

"In #1, that was "graphite-cooled", not "graphic-cooled"."

gunnk commented on IBM Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency Using Magnifying Trick

"On fears of nuclear power: 1 - Chernobyl was a graphic-cooled reactor."

gunnk commented on IBM Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency Using Magnifying Trick

"@DocHoliday: To answer your question, the point is that solar cells are expensive."

gunnk commented on Speed Racer is Rewardingly Weird, State-of-the-Art CGI Slapstick

"@Cantonkid: I feel EXACTLY the same way! I approached the movie with high hopes and a sense of dread that it would be awful."

gunnk commented on Speed Racer Sucked, Took In Less Than $20 Million On Opening Weekend

"OK, I'll admit right that Speed Racer has always held a special place in my heart."

gunnk commented on BlackBerry Bold (aka 9000) Will Sync to iTunes

"Hmm..."

gunnk commented on StairSteady Helps the Elderly Climb Stairs on Shaky Legs

"@Daniel Voegelin: A lot of food (especially corn) is US-made."

gunnk commented on Satellite Smackdown -- Which Moon is the Solar System's Awesomest?

"I pick Ariel (named for the sprite in Shakespeare's The Tempest). Mostly because it shares that name with my daughter (also named for said spirit)."

gunnk commented on Guitar Hero Robot Shows Just How Much Its Creators Love Achievements

"Why play a REAL guitar when you can pretend to play one in a video game? Better yet, why play a video game when you can get your robot to do it for you?"