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So, so wicked. We yearnsssss, doesn't we Smeagol?

Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse -- Dark Night Of The Soul

Thanks guys. I certainly intend to get a bigger piece of iron when I can find a source down here. You don't really want to be shipping this weight class of item via FedEx!

I'm currently setting up my desktop system in South Africa and will need to run my Ayre DAC off a step-down transformer, since it couldn't be converted to 240V. On the back it says 120V, 50/60Hz, 20 W max. I have a modest 60 W compact/travel step down to hand. To those of you who actually understand this stuff, am I likely to be OK powering the DAC off that? Many thanks.

Want! Compass Mobile Stand - Compass Mobile Stand - Twelve South

I think you should put a turntable in there.

I just hope this all causes other people to stop wanting to buy these, so I can finally bloody get one.

Farmers' market in the Tokai forest this morning. Two enterprising baboons raided the bakery stall, providing much entertainment to everyone but the baker. Bought wine and cheese and a leg of Karoo lamb and some firewood. Evening in tonight, I think.

Oh fuck yeah! Go Al.

Finally pried my computer loose from Customs.

The Black Keys -- Brothers The Stax rig will allegedly clear customs this week.

FTFY. Future Semiconditionally Modified Subinverted Plagal Past Subjunctive Intentional, FTW.

One does what one can. In your mouth.

I'll have you know I had to switch ISPs to share that with you. The SEACOM cable has gone pop somewhere between Kinshasa and Mumbai, meaning if you want international connectivity you have to find someone with allocated bandwidth on the SAT3 satellite link. The Internet is complicated down South, dudes.

Grilled some kudu steaks for dinner. Noble animal, delicious too. Food here is fucking ace. Wonderful fresh fruit and produce and meats and fish. Beer suuuucks. Wine OK, and cheap. Local whisky -- don't ask!

Currently getting about 200kbps down on a good day. Ask me if I miss 20/20 FIOS.

Yeah, something about the whole setup kinda smells.

Quick question, Mac guys. I'm passing my old iMac on to a friend, what's the best way to set it up clean for him, but with continued access to the iLife suite and current iTunes library?

Seweled eeoot, matherfickers. iPhone 4 Sold Out for Launch Day at AT&T and At Least Parts of Europe - Mac Rumors Hopefully they're making some more!

Nooooooooo! This, combined with the utter crushing of the pre-order servers here in the US, makes me think they might sell a couple of these.

It's probably drunk.

Looks pretty sweet. No use for it right now, but will start casting about for one.