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AusGAF 5/5 - Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy, a rental at best
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http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/...ses-to-no-3-position-on-itunes-app-charts.ars
So basically, Ars isnt worth visiting for gaming anymore >.>;
Lock your doors.
reptilescorpio
Member
What is your quota? I don't think I have used more 500mb a month, even when we didn't have internet here.
Just install an app for your carrier that tracks data usage. Easy.
Fuck, I'd be tempted to get a second one.
Anything else on sale?
PS. Can strongly vouch for this sucker if you're even remotely into driving games on PC. I believe (though can't verify) it'll also work with the Model 2 emulator on PC which would equate to wrist-destroyingly awesome Daytona and Sega Rally, just like the arcade!
reptilescorpio
Member
TimeZone vouchers!
Also your mom has a 2 for Tuesday special.
2 cupcakes for the price of one! I want one with sprinkles.
The satisfaction of aborting a family meal that was meant to be a cheap change to the menu but turned out to be an abomination and turning to McDonalds is a great feeling. Much better than mince stroganoff with penne pasta at the least.
New Remo theme tune sounds fantastic. Makes me want to go and find my NOLF disc.
The satisfaction of aborting a family meal that was meant to be a cheap change to the menu but turned out to be an abomination and turning to McDonalds is a great feeling. Much better than mince stroganoff with penne pasta at the least.
New Remo theme tune sounds fantastic. Makes me want to go and find my NOLF disc.
Something pathetic like 200 MB a month. For real.
I've just switched Network Data Mode off.
I installed 3G watchdog or something on my Incredible S to keep within 250MB. Seems to work well, and it conveniently places itself in the notification shade for quick reference.
Turn background data off, and make sure the Market only auto-updates apps when on Wi-Fi.
Turn avatars and images off using the Secondapps GAF webapp.
I'm out of advice.
OneMoreQuestion
Member
So my Amazon US's Vita preorder status is now "Shipping Soon".
I will freak out if it gets here before Friday!
:O
I will freak out if it gets here before Friday!
:O BananaArnie
Member
HUZZAR!
Gold.
Box of Bunnies
Banned
I pay a little extra to get my data bumped up to a couple of gig and never come close to reaching it, but even then I just keep Data Network Mode off when not actually using it. Not only does it make sure you don't go over your cap inadvertently, it stops it from sucking up battery unnecessarily.
:OSo my Amazon US's Vita preorder status is now "Shipping Soon".
I will freak out if it gets here before Friday!
Mine too, hold me!!
I doubt it will get to us on Friday though...most likely Monday.
codswallop
Member
The Data Usage app in ICS is really good. Not only does it show your usage, on both wireless and mobile but it breaks it down by app on both too. You can also restrict apps not to use data in the background on mobile if you want, or force it to stop if you hit your cap.
Wireless whenever possible. I have 500 a month and I would struggle to use 200 with wireless at gone and work.
Also, make sure your galaxy firmware is up to date, 2.3.4ish, included some major battery life tweeks.
shanshan310
Member
Sure you would
UQ's server has overloaded =/ I've been trying to sign on for a tutorial for over an hour now... This happens every semester, so you'd think they'd fix it or something.
Amaz0wned?I should have pre-Amazoned
So fucking frustrating. Unless they've got something planned where they make EVERYTHING playable with a controller by way of mouse emulation or something fancy like that, then there's no excuses. Create a d/b with a list of controller-happy games (starting with the most popular first), implement navigation of the Steam game-list with the big icons... that's it. Not hard.
Oh for the days of signing up on bits of paper in the hall.
I'm so happy all my Si-Net stuff seems to be automated these days.
Man, it seems I'm not alone in experiencing horrible data throughput in Melbourne's CBD on Telstra. Everyone I talk to is complaining about horrible slowness for at least the last 6 months or so. Thinking I might just drop a few bucks on a Voda or Optus SIM just to test what their speed's like. I haven't had fuck-awesome speeds from Telstra *anywhere* (including outside of Melbourne) for a long, long time now.
Switching data on and off is a thing I don't ever want to have to do. Same with disabling push notifications or cloud syncing. Battery life without those features just isn't a relevant benchmark for me anymore.
It's fine for me, about the same speed as my ADSL at home.
It is at least handy to know that's where a large portion of power goes, besides the screen. If you're low on battery life and need to extend it in case of emergency or whatever, knowing your options is helpful.
Is that what's going on? Fucking network.
reptilescorpio
Member
Dungeon Defenders DLC looks awesome! Shame I couldn't get into the game.
Never had a problem with Optus. Internet browsing on my phone is better than my ADSL the last few nights, no problems downloading stuff but regular Chrome browsing is atrocious. Seems to be dropping in and out constantly.
Same for me, I charge it every night and it is never less than 50% even with heavy image viewing and music playback. ONly plan on having it for 24 months so not worried about the long term effects. Horrible way to look at products but hey, that is how the system works.
Never had a problem with Optus. Internet browsing on my phone is better than my ADSL the last few nights, no problems downloading stuff but regular Chrome browsing is atrocious. Seems to be dropping in and out constantly.
OneMoreQuestion
Member
Oh and to compensate for the lack of the 4GB card that they're offering preorders now, we also get a $20 off coupon for Vita accessories and games after the console ships!
I thought Choc just meant it's broken *as well*, not that it's the source of the problem. But maybe it is? Via Twitter, Telstra just said it was "congestion" or something.
codswallop
Member
In case you guys having trouble signing up for your uni courses are interested, a few years ago I chatted with one of the guys who administered one of the enrolment servers where I work.
Usually the server had 24 CPUs but at enrolment time they leased more for a total of 48. The load* on servers, which was usually 0.7 or so, went up to around 120 or more.
I know it doesn't help when you just want to sign up for your damned course, but there's probably not a lot the server admins can do.
*If load on Unix servers hits 1.00 that means when one process finishes, there is another waiting in the wings to execute straight away. Normally you wouldn't want more than 0.6 to 0.7 on a busy server. A bit simplistic but good enough.
Usually the server had 24 CPUs but at enrolment time they leased more for a total of 48. The load* on servers, which was usually 0.7 or so, went up to around 120 or more.
I know it doesn't help when you just want to sign up for your damned course, but there's probably not a lot the server admins can do.
*If load on Unix servers hits 1.00 that means when one process finishes, there is another waiting in the wings to execute straight away. Normally you wouldn't want more than 0.6 to 0.7 on a busy server. A bit simplistic but good enough.
Have you called regarding a line fault? If it's major, they're usually aware of it and have a rough ETA on repair completion.
We called it in... They said "before march first". :/
The last time that happened to me, it was because I plugged my phone line into a cat5 socket. But that's probably not the source of your problem lol.
I already ordered a 16gb card from playasia. It better be here before I have the vita!OneMoreQuestion said:
bodyboarder
Member
Still wondering if I can wait 2 weeks to get it from ozgameshop or buy local next week.
shanshan310
Member
I thought I was the only one with that problem. The only game I can play when steam is down is katawa shojo, which is great, but sometimes I'm in the mood for other things. Can you play that to pass the time Jint?
Woah, Trying to get into that popular tute must have been a nightmare.
Its good to be back
Damn, I didn't realise they'd increased the capacity and there is still a problem
At least they're doing something to try and fix the issues.Serious? That's terrible if true. Make sure they pro-rata the prices on your internet and phone bill, so you're not charged for those days it's not functioning.
Literature - yes.
Classics - they could only afford the one tute, most of the time.
Sherlock: ZOE TELFORD <3<3<3<3<3
codswallop
Member
Didn't mean to mislead. Your uni isn't likely to be where I work. I was relaying the experience of the server admins where I work as it may have shed some light on why things are performing poorly.Damn, I didn't realise they'd increased the capacity and there is still a problem
Already hundred percent it. But I have a backlog of stuff to catch up on... I was playing rhythm heaven today. Now I'm sorting perler beads...
Ok, so my wife entered child in the bonds baby search thingo, anyway, after I got the link, randoming other peoples kids and oh my it is providing the lols as far as names are concerned. Best so far?
Jypzee-Lee Helena
Also found an Anakin too.
Edit: So many people doing the shitty selective colouring stuff, just fuck off.
Jypzee-Lee Helena
Also found an Anakin too.
Edit: So many people doing the shitty selective colouring stuff, just fuck off.
reptilescorpio
Member
Oh when can you start voting? I gotta pimp that thing out again this year apparently.
I should have thought of using the colour filters, my son is doomed to be unloved!
My sons initials are ORL which I found amusing. When he is obviously intent on babbling a story to me I look at him wide eyed and say ORLY?
He finds it hilarious even if he has no idea what it means.
shanshan310
Member
Daww, Reptile your kid is adorable. Omi needs to post more cute stories and/or pictures.
I have a question. My friend said there is a secret ending where Kenji's feminist conspiracy theories were right all along. I wasn't really convinced but he showed me a screen shot. Can you confirm the existence of this ending?
Rhythm heaven is great, or it would be if I had any sense of rhythm
Nah, but they probably do it here too.
Update: finally on. Only tute left leaves me with a four day week (rather than three days) =/ oh good.
I have a question. My friend said there is a secret ending where Kenji's feminist conspiracy theories were right all along. I wasn't really convinced but he showed me a screen shot. Can you confirm the existence of this ending?
Rhythm heaven is great, or it would be if I had any sense of rhythm
Nah, but they probably do it here too.
Update: finally on. Only tute left leaves me with a four day week (rather than three days) =/ oh good.
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