Mental notes to myself » High Tech

Nintendo Wii law suits

Harun Yayli — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 03:01:36 +0000

It didn’t surprise me to read, some guys are suing Nintendo for failing to include a non-defective remote control. As far as I got, it has something to do with the breaking remote straps which were recently replaced.
Here is a pic for the replaced straps :

Read the rest from here: TechNewsWorld

UMD died?

Harun Yayli — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 12:16:23 +0000

Reuters is reporting that Universal Media Disc, Sony’s PSP-only movie format, is about to kick the bucket. While the discs’ novelty factor resulted in strong sales shortly after the PSP’s May 2005 launch, interest rapidly dropped and movie companies are no longer interested in producing titles.
From the article:

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has completely stopped producing UMD movies, according to executives who asked not to be identified by name. Said one high-ranking exec: It’s awful. Sales are near zilch. It’s another Sony bomb — like Blu-ray.

Top 10 Advantages of ADD in a High Tech Career

Harun Yayli — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:59:05 +0000

I wasn’t sure how Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) would help you career.
But think of this if you’re working at a Hich Tech job the list below is you advantage:

The Ability to Hyperfocus
Rapid Fire Mind
Multitasking at Will
High Energy Level
Highly Creative
Quick Learner
Stimulus Seeking Brain
Constantly Scanning your Environment
Great in a Crisis
Risk Taker

Here is the full article.
also 151 positive characteristics of people with Attention Deficit Disorder