As you can see below, it’s a really nice setup and I think the speaker placement works well. Of course, the HDTV affords better colour, resolution, and does justice to the capabilities of newer PC components and of course, Windows 7, which is taking the Media Center experience even further. So whether I feel like watching a film, surfing the web, playing texas hold'em or just checking out some TV on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I’m well-prepared.

Before and After Calibration

Now everything looks a lot better. Try it for yourself!

My goal is to achieve a more balanced audience. Seriously, too many dudes are watching me, haha. As a result, upcoming videos will have less beatboxing and more singing. Will there be less clothes you ask? You wish! I prefer to keep my videos at a G rating. So stay tuned!

Here are some examples:
East Asian (Original)

Afro-Caribbean

Caucasian

West Asian

Check it out for yourself!

Link: Face of the Future

Service Review

• they have many locations for purchasing additional prepaid minutes
• phones are practical and inexpensive; nothing fancy
• $20 and $50 prepaid minutes expire in 180 days (~6 months) [Most service providers require frequent top ups]
• $100 prepaid minutes expire in 365 days (1 year)
• minutes carry over
• good rates at $0.20/min for local calls and $0.30/min for long distance (I move to Waterloo every four months for school and will use the phone)
• rates are cheaper than pay phones on the street, which cost $0.50 per call
• includes call waiting, caller ID, voice mail, three-way calling, and text messaging ($0.05/message incoming and outgoing)
• Rogers GSM network
• Very easy to activate and use

There are some disadvantages when using Petro-Canada Mobility:

• per minute charges (not per second), it gets rounded up
• can’t choose a number
• you get charged for incoming text messages (it’s horrible)
• you get charged ($0.20/min) when checking voicemail because you have to dial out, but you can also check voicemail from another phone
• ugly Petro-Canada splash logo when powering up phone
• says Petro-Canada on phone (as network)

Phone Review
I chose the Nokia 1208 for its features, too. Here’s why:

• inexpensive ($50)
• practical
• long battery life (7 hours talk, 14 days standby)
• big clock screensaver (digital or analogue); displays message notification, too
• standard and neat features, such as bright flashlight, conversion tool, calculator, call log, call timers, contacts, calendar, alarm clock, reminders, loudspeaker, etc.
• very lightweight
• has colour

Disadvantages:

• screen too small
• large text, only 3 lines (could be good for others)

It’s a good plan and phone for those who will be only making outgoing calls occasionally or for emergencies. The long battery life means that it doesn’t have to be charged for weeks if you’re a light user. Moreover, you get a reliable network and useful features like the flashlight. Check out the video review:

Link: Compudio – REVIEW | ART Tube MP Original

After installing this game, it was quite fun. I started with single player to get a feel of the game dynamics and the physics system and it was decent. The graphics are smooth and pleasant, the soundtrack is not annoying, and the gameplay is interesting. The only problem is that with a keyboard, you have to tap the arrow keys to turn a bit, which takes some time to get used to. I would recommend a game pad with the thumbsticks for this game.

The tracks are very cool. There are race tracks, speed tracks, acrobatic tracks, and endurance tracks. You compete against ghost cars in all races, which is another downside. You can’t do something that I would thoroughly enjoy in this game; you can’t bump anyone off the track because they’re just ghost cars. Nevertheless, the tracks require coordination and skill. If you want to beat the gold medalist, you would need to complete the track with a fast time.

Everything is customizable. You can paint your car and create your own tracks. The track editor is well integrated, extremely easy to use, and the possibilities are endless. You won’t be disappointed if you like playing with Lego.

There are multiple multiplayer modes. You can play hot seat, through the local network, or online. Online play is similar to single player except that you race against other people in ghost cars. You select your country and province when you create your profile and you are shown your world rank, national rank, and provincial rank. When you play against other people, you’ll see country flags, so you represent your country, which is very neat. It’s like playing Hot Wheels at the Olympics.

For those who want to play games casually, this is it. Load times are quick and you can play a track or two and then quit. The best part is that this game is FREE! Go download it and play with me!

Video:

Link: CIRA – One Million Domains

Link: NASA – Current Impact Risks

Here’s the description from their website:

The Massive Technology Show is a three-part, interactive event that showcases technology for business. In one action packed day, Massive connects business professionals with high tech companies, giving them a chance to learn about technology in a user friendly environment.

The Trade Show pass is currently offered for FREE as an early bird promotion. You can register here.

I’m planning to check it out. It’ll be nice to see what products and services are available these days. If anyone would like to join me, leave a comment or send me an email.

Link: Massive Technology Show – Toronto