2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=285813#Comment_285813 2011-03-05T14:33:08-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

Interviewed by The Setup about the hardware and software I use. (It's about a month old. I'm back on Seesmic Desktop 2.)

Interviewed by The Setup about the hardware and software I use.

(It's about a month old. I'm back on Seesmic Desktop 2.)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286125#Comment_286125 2011-03-08T18:56:43-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376

Ellis, a couple of questions for you about your Asus (if you don't mind)... Did you get it because of the brand or something else? Does it cause eye strain if you use it for too long? (How long do ...

Thanks (in advance).]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286156#Comment_286156 2011-03-09T06:23:51-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 MikiM http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9223

I haven't finished my beer and I've bought the book, which is loaded onto the Kindle, which is in the other room waiting for me to come and sit down as soon as I've finished my beer at the table. ...

I haven't finished my beer and I've bought the book, which is loaded onto the Kindle, which is in the other room waiting for me to come and sit down as soon as I've finished my beer at the table. That's the future I wanted.
...among other things, YES. :D

Nothing is more refreshing than laying in bed, downloading a new book, reading myself to sleep while also updating my social networking crap, texting with my numerous boytoys, listening to music and setting my alarm to wake up sometime in the near future....all on one device. I love the future.

I like your setup. Good work.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286215#Comment_286215 2011-03-09T16:36:37-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 MartinSheen http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9063

Netbooks are the bomb for travelling. Battery life of 6-10 hours. I went Samsung over Eee-pc because the keyboard pretty much normal sized.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286263#Comment_286263 2011-03-10T08:05:28-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 rickiep00h http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2930

("Appify" is a real word that I just made up. I've won awards for writing. Shut up.) I find it interesting how some of my favorite bits of yours are parentheticals. Probably why I loved ...

("Appify" is a real word that I just made up. I've won awards for writing. Shut up.)

I find it interesting how some of my favorite bits of yours are parentheticals. Probably why I loved Do Anything so much. Which reminds me, I ought to read that again.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286392#Comment_286392 2011-03-11T06:45:36-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

Nothing is more refreshing than laying in bed, downloading a new book, reading myself to sleep while also updating my social networking crap, texting with my numerous boytoys, ...NUMEROUS? Do you ...

Nothing is more refreshing than laying in bed, downloading a new book, reading myself to sleep while also updating my social networking crap, texting with my numerous boytoys,

...NUMEROUS? Do you gnaw on ALL of them?

Did you get it because of the brand or something else?

Reviews. It was, at the time, praised as the first really good netbook.


Does it cause eye strain if you use it for too long? (How long do you usually stare at it for?)

A couple of hours at a time? No eyestrain.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286415#Comment_286415 2011-03-11T09:18:05-08:00 2011-03-11T09:19:20-08:00 256 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4827

Netbooks are the bomb for travelling. Battery life of 6-10 hours. I went Samsung over Eee-pc because the keyboard pretty much normal sized. Agreed on all points. But it's worth noting that ...

Netbooks are the bomb for travelling. Battery life of 6-10 hours. I went Samsung over Eee-pc because the keyboard pretty much normal sized.

Agreed on all points.

But it's worth noting that Samsung's netbook keyboards have some issues - I played around with an N110, which had a great keyboard, and then, mug that I am, bought an N120. Which has a noticable fuckup - there's a useless thing of plastic where the "¬`¦" key should be, so that's moved down to right next to the space bar, displacing the Function key to share with the Open Menu key (some sort of contextual deal where it opens a menu when there's a menu, and acts like Fn if there isn't).

It does work, but it just seems like a mess. I think later models changed back to a proper layout but, yeah, look out for that.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286490#Comment_286490 2011-03-11T21:25:46-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 Akiramich http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=3613

Warren, You mentioned using Monster Turbine earplugs with your IPhone. Does using high quality earbuds make a significant difference when used with your IPhone? I have a good quality headphones ...

You mentioned using Monster Turbine earplugs with your IPhone. Does using high quality earbuds make a significant difference when used with your IPhone? I have a good quality headphones with my home system but have been using some basic earbuds (skull candy) with my IPhone. Do you fine using the high quality earbuds makes a significant difference for audio quality?

Most of the music I listen to streams from the SiriusXM app, usually over a 3 G connection.

Thanks!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286498#Comment_286498 2011-03-11T22:33:24-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 Warped Savant http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2376

Thanks Ellis. Ended up going with an larger Asus due to not needing the portability.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286524#Comment_286524 2011-03-12T07:32:23-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

"You mentioned using Monster Turbine earplugs with your IPhone. Does using high quality earbuds make a significant difference when used with your IPhone? I have a good quality headphones with my ...

It does make a difference. Apple mp3 playback is notoriously a bit shit, but, yes, you'll notice a difference with a decent pair of buds.

Though, on reflection? I dunno how much difference you'll notice if streaming radio over 3G. Maybe borrow a friend's buds or cans before you spend the money, see if a different setup is noticeable first?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286532#Comment_286532 2011-03-12T08:59:34-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 Bobby Campbell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4275

Hello Warren and/or Ariana! Could you maybe please also share what web hosting company you use for your sites? I'm having a bit of trouble with mine and can't get a good read on who's actually ...

Could you maybe please also share what web hosting company you use for your sites?

I'm having a bit of trouble with mine and can't get a good read on who's actually reliable, as yours very much appears to be.

Thank you very kindly!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286535#Comment_286535 2011-03-12T09:40:03-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

All the Avatar sites are hosted by Boiling Point, I believe.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286598#Comment_286598 2011-03-12T20:22:26-08:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 Bobby Campbell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4275

Very much obliged, sir. (Totally wild to me that the Transmet guy'll take the time to help w/ a stranger's internet technology problem! I think I'll take a spin by the shop tomorrow and buy ...

(Totally wild to me that the Transmet guy'll take the time to help w/ a stranger's internet technology problem! I think I'll take a spin by the shop tomorrow and buy another WE tpb.)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286641#Comment_286641 2011-03-13T09:23:03-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 hmobius http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=785

Hmm, looks like Lenovo aren't selling the W701 any more, or at least not on that site. IIRC, you got 16GB on that - do you ever actually got close to maxing that out during a work session? Mildly ...

Thanks for the Pinboard link btw - I've switched over from delicious.

Wondered if you had tried Resophnotes \ Simplenote. Cloud-based text notes synchronisation because I don't need everything that Evernote does and RTMilk annoys me]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286650#Comment_286650 2011-03-13T11:43:36-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

IIRC, you got 16GB on that - do you ever actually got close to maxing that out during a work session? Right now, I struggle to use even 30% of system resources.

IIRC, you got 16GB on that - do you ever actually got close to maxing that out during a work session?

Right now, I struggle to use even 30% of system resources.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286654#Comment_286654 2011-03-13T12:14:02-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 MikiM http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9223

...NUMEROUS? Do you gnaw on ALL of them? Yes, numerous. Something this spectacular cannot be limited unless it's by something equally as spectacular. ;) Regarding the gnawing: Only my favorites, ...

...NUMEROUS? Do you gnaw on ALL of them?
Yes, numerous. Something this spectacular cannot be limited unless it's by something equally as spectacular. ;) Regarding the gnawing: Only my favorites, love. **clenches jaw and smiles mischievously**]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286659#Comment_286659 2011-03-13T13:47:02-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

I am surrounded by savages.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286660#Comment_286660 2011-03-13T13:51:51-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

And I should note that the current iteration of Seesmic Desktop 2 gives me realtime access to Google Reader, Tumblr and Facebook (my personal page AND the "official" fan page). This is ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286717#Comment_286717 2011-03-13T21:38:16-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 tasty_boson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10166

Hello mr Ellis. I sent message to your livejournal but it was no-go. So again, do you mind if I translate "Freakangels" into Russian for my blog?

I sent message to your livejournal but it was no-go.
So again, do you mind if I translate "Freakangels" into Russian for my blog?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=286889#Comment_286889 2011-03-14T20:34:29-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 mrchair http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9157

Hi Warren I'm also a bibliophile who loves his KIndle, although I've yet to read a book on it. Mostly use it for reading NYT and Instapaper. I like how it turns the Internet into quiet, soft text. ...

I'm also a bibliophile who loves his KIndle, although I've yet to read a book on it. Mostly use it for reading NYT and Instapaper. I like how it turns the Internet into quiet, soft text. Makes the Internet paper, or close to it. This is also the reason I hesitate to get a tablet, as it still would be a backlit LCD. Although the augmented reality possibilities are exciting. Any desire for an ipad or other tablet yourself?

I've settled on TweetDeck after trying several different options. Now that I've dug into it, I've come to like a lot of its functions. What did you dislike about it?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=287196#Comment_287196 2011-03-17T09:41:39-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

Tweetdeck? Became unstable for me.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=287197#Comment_287197 2011-03-17T09:42:44-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 MartinSheen http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9063

does anyone know if an ipad (or ipad2) would be a suitable replacement for a pc? (with some kind of portable keyboard attachment)

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=287199#Comment_287199 2011-03-17T09:55:52-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 warrenellis http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2

Thing is, you need a PC to sync it with iTunes.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=287242#Comment_287242 2011-03-17T19:59:37-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 MartinSheen http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=9063

Ah ok so it's pretty strictly a peripheral. Good to know:) Cheers

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=9620&Focus=306375#Comment_306375 2011-08-16T02:56:08-07:00 2013-05-19T00:44:00-07:00 apefist http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6596

I too still run XP (64bit) on my mothership and scout PCs. I've seen nothing of 7 (which is loaded on the wife's scout PC) that inspires me to consider abandoning an OS I have literally tweaked into ...