MESEDILLA STUDIOS v9.0 (HH)

Okay sorry. I can’t resist it. It’s StarCraft! I got me StarCraft II: Wings Of Liberty!

I’m so happy that it runs well on my laptop. Of course, the graphics were automatically set to low. I tried increasing the graphics to medium and it was still running well. But when I increased to high, the gameplay was stuttering. Nevertheless, the low quality is still beautiful.

I just need to remember to spend time outdoors with friends and not be addicted to playing games again.

iPhone Apps: Camera Plus, CinemaFX, Photogene

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I was playing Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction with a gamepad.

Initial review:

• The storyline is the continuation from Splinter Cell: Double Agent.
• Mark & Execute. This is an awesome feature. But you have to earn it, do a hand-to-hand kill or pull an enemy out of the window. Then depending on the type of gun, you will be able to mark a certain number of enemies. Choose execute and you will see your enemies taken out in sequence.
• Last Known Position. This is also cool. When you are spotted, simply get out of sight and a white silhouette appears. Your enemies will focus on that silhouette which will allow you to jump out of a window or flank your enemies.
• One thing I hate is the occasional lag. I would get gamepad/mouse lag and game stuttering. I’ve checked other suggestions and nothing works. Initially I couldn’t see the game menus but someone suggested that I adjust my ATI Catalyst Control Center’s mipmap detail level to “Quality”. It worked. Now my only complain is the lag. It is frustrating to fire at a headshot and your enemy has already moved away.

Despite the lag/stuttering problems in the game, it still has an awesome gameplay.

iPhone Apps: ProCamera, TiltShift Generator, Photogene

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I was browsing around Media Markt at WestEnd Mall and found Codename: Panzers Phase One for the PC was on sale. I downloaded this game before but I lost it somehow (hard drive crash or something). Since it was on sale, I decided to get a copy of my own.

This old game is soo addicting. I promised I would only play 1-2 missions. I ended up playing 6 missions until morning. It’s a classic game and it’s still fun to play.

iPhone Apps: ProCamera, Camera Bag, Photogene

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Update!!!
04-Feb-2010: I can’t believe it. It’s almost two years and I’ve only changed the battery of my mouse once. It’s still very convenient for me in terms of size and wireless feature. I could be presenting from the back of the room and holding the mouse in my hand. And thank goodness it hasn’t changed color due to the acidity of my hand. It’s worth investing in this mouse. By the way, Logitech released a Nano version of the V450 with a smaller receiver.

I was planning on buying a cordless optical mouse for travel use. As I was browsing for reviews in the internet, I came across Logitech and A4Tech.

A4Tech offered power saving mice but then I was concerned with quality and support. Although my home desktop has been using an A4Tech 3D mouse for 3 years now, I was still concerned of its rigidness for travel use.

My previous office mouse wasn’t exactly a mouse and it wasn’t meant for business travels. It was a Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel. It was basically a trackball in steroids. I had to change batteries almost every 3 months. Now most of my officemates also use Logitech mice and saw how useful it was for them. Okay so I gave in to peer pressure. I narrowed my search to Logitech mice.

After browsing around Amazon.com, I have chosen 3 Logitech mice: V320, V450, V470.

Quick List:

• V320
  • Cordless Mouse that uses a USB receiver
  • Optical Mouse
  • 6 months battery life
• V450
  • Cordless Mouse that uses a USB receiver
  • Laser Mouse
  • 12 months battery life
• V470
  • Cordless Mouse that uses Bluetooth
  • Laser Mouse
  • 4 months battery life

After comparing the features, I immediately went out and bought the Logitech V450. As a matter of fact, I’m using it right now.

The packaging is easily opened and can be reused to keep the CD and documentation. Logitech also included 2 AA Duracell batteries. I placed the batteries inside and plugged the USB receiver in my notebook. After a few seconds, the Logitech V450 was already working. I didn’t install the included Logitech Setpoint software because it was only meant for Windows XP and Vista. And my office notebook uses Windows 2000 Professional. The documentation stated to download the Logitech Setpoint software for Windows 2000 from their website. But I didn’t bother. I don’t need the other features. Most features that I need like the scrolling wheel already works fine without Setpoint. In short, it was really plug-and-play!

I’m really impressed with Logitech V450. It’s cheap and does what I need. And what I like best, I didn’t have to bother changing batteries often. Check out the Logitech V450 for yourself.

Features:

Storable, wireless micro-receiver
Plug-and-play USB micro-receiver tucks away neatly inside the mouse for easy transport and shuts your mouse off to save power.

Ergonomic comfort
Soft rubber grip, finger grooves, and contoured shape offer support and effortless control with either hand.

Laser precision
Outperforms optical mice. Laser technology delivers smoother cursor control and precision tracking on virtually any surface. You’ll be more productive–whenever you use your laptop.

Side-to-side scrolling + zoom
Tilt Wheel Plus Zoom is perfect for viewing digital photos and spreadsheets. Instantly zoom in and out; scroll horizontally or vertically.

Unsurpassed battery life
Keeps on going with up to one year of battery life, minimizing the hassle of changing batteries Use the “On/Off” button to save even more power. Battery indicator light, visible from the top of the mouse, eliminates surprises.

Uninterrupted cordless performance
Experience a powerful and reliable signal with 2.4 GHz Digital Cordless. No delays or dropouts even in the busiest wireless environments.

Package Contents:

• Logitech V450 Laser Cordless Mouse for Notebooks
• 2.4 GHz micro-receiver
• Installation guide
• Logitech SetPoint software CD
• 2 AA batteries
• 3-year limited warranty

System Requirements:

• IBM or compatible PC
  • Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP
  • USB port
• Macintosh system
  • Mac OSX 10.2.8+
  • USB port

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