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i picked up a deal on a ps3 slim on craigslist ($280, no tax, for a brand new system with a game). i’ve had an xbox 360 since it came out, but hardly ever use it. rock band is great for parties, but otherwise it just collects dust. nothing’s excited me on the xbox since Halo 1.

initial thoughts on the ps3:

• user interface is way sleeker and more refined than xbox. i still get lost & confused in the xbox UI.
• the word ‘sleeker’ also befits the hardware, which is *way* quieter than the xbox. the ps3 is almost silent, while the xbox is like running a big fan in the room.
• yet another sign of refinement: the ps3 power unit is *inside*, so it uses a regular 2 pronged power cable. the xbox, on the other hand, has a mongo power brick (about 2lbs?) and a 3-pronged power cable. i literally feel guilty running the xbox, because it feels like it’s sucking up so much juice.

now that Sony has *finally* lowered prices on the ps3, i’m hoping the platform will gain a lot more traction. they did announce that 1M have sold since the slim went on sale.

i’ve been cooking once a week. something that i’ve always meant to do but, for whatever reason, was never able to. here’s what i’ve made so far:

1. Sausage & Broccolini Fettuccine
2. Sichuan Pork Noodles
3. Coconut Curry Beef & Vegetables
4. Baked pasta with ricotta and olives

unfortunately the best dish so far was the first – it’s been downhill since. at least my baby smiles and eats it (something i once had to do).

• The Obama Health Care Plan summarized in 4 mins. This administration is like light yrs ahead of Bushie's. http://is.gd/3ydUj #
• editing a video in memory of my uncle. man, life goes by in the blink of an eye…SMK RIP. 1924-2009. http://twitpic.com/iog8r #
• upgraded from intel x25-m gen1 to gen2. i'm addicted to SSD. #
• This is not a joke: Microsoft wants you to throw Windows 7 "Launch Parties". Here's how to scare off all your friends: http://tr.im/zwFF #
• new accounting rule approved. $AAPL earnings will be stated much higher than before. http://tr.im/zwKD #
• awesome name for an augmented reality app: Bionic Eye. http://www.bionic-eye.com/ #
• smugness: $RIMM is down about 15% after blowing the quarter. sorry blackberry #
• smugness: Zune HD screen problems. http://bit.ly/1ff5Oe #
• love it: Kate Gosselin's "mullet of guaranteed loneliness". http://bit.ly/eMX9Y #
• are Hayden Panettiere & Kevin Connolly really sex symbols? #
• per Tim Ferriss' 4 Hr Work Wk: going on a media fast for a wk. minimizing online distractions & tech news. feels like going into rehab. #

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• The Obama Health Care Plan summarized in 4 mins. This administration is like light yrs ahead of Bushie's. http://is.gd/3ydUj #
• editing a video in memory of my uncle. man, life goes by in the blink of an eye…SMK RIP. 1924-2009. http://twitpic.com/iog8r #
• upgraded from intel x25-m gen1 to gen2. i'm addicted to SSD. #
• This is not a joke: Microsoft wants you to throw Windows 7 "Launch Parties". Here's how to scare off all your friends: http://tr.im/zwFF #
• new accounting rule approved. $AAPL earnings will be stated much higher than before. http://tr.im/zwKD #
• awesome name for an augmented reality app: Bionic Eye. http://www.bionic-eye.com/ #
• smugness: $RIMM is down about 15% after blowing the quarter. sorry blackberry #
• smugness: Zune HD screen problems. http://bit.ly/1ff5Oe #
• love it: Kate Gosselin's "mullet of guaranteed loneliness". http://bit.ly/eMX9Y #
• are Hayden Panettiere & Kevin Connolly really sex symbols? #
• per Tim Ferriss' 4 Hr Work Wk: going on a media fast for a wk. minimizing online distractions & tech news. feels like going into rehab. #

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STEVE JOBS AT HOME IN 1982 — “This was a very typical time. I was single. All you needed was a cup of tea,
a light, and your stereo, you know, and that’s what I had.” —Steve Jobs

[From Diana Walker: The Bigger Picture Gallery (December 2007) - The Digital Journalist]