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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation Edition

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 01:07 PM PST

Guess what... It has a bright pixel. Google tells me that this problem is pretty common. Now checking how to get a replacement. 

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Looks like this is going to be an experience that would match my dealings with Dell. What a mess. 
 
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Amazon.in website is complicated. The language is messed up.

Amazon does not offer replacements as an option except for Kindles.
 
I have no idea what this means. Kindle does not seem to have any option for replacement. So picked the option for a refund. 
 
Let's hope this is processed without any issues. 

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Ok. Another confusion. How do I find out if this is the first generation Kindle or the second generation Kindle because this:

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Bought the Vish Puri book as planned. Already read 10% of it. Feels alright.

Headphones

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:31 PM PST

For myself. Budget? Flexible. Anything below 5K would be fine.

Requirement?

Wireless possible? Because I still work on a desktop. It does not have Bluetooth though.
If not wireless, need a long wire. 2 meters probably would be fine.

To be used for watching movies, television shows mostly. Would be nice if they can remove the noise around me. The problem is quite massive. I live in the corner house which means that there is a road besides the windows and f**king dogs keep on crying and barking all night long. And of course there is enough noise during the day time because of traffic.

Would prefer headphones coz do not like earphones much.

Headphones with microphone would also be very nice because it would help in Hangouts.

PS. I think I started a similar thread in the past but I did not bother to order. This time I think I really should get something for backup.

How I Met Your Dad

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:13 PM PST

lol.
 

In news that has prompted an outcry from film geeks across the Internet, indie darling Greta Gerwig has been cast in the pilot for CBS' "How I Met Your Mother" spinoff, "How I Met Your Dad."
Gerwig, 30, will play the female equivalent of Josh Radnor's Ted Mosby character -- in this case, a young woman named Sally, described as a female Peter Pan type. The quasi-spinoff will feature an all-new cast of characters but will take place in the same bar, Maclaren's, as "How I Met Your Mother."
The project comes from "How I Met Your Mother" creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas and "Up All Night" creator Emily Spivey.


Greta Gerwig to play lead in 'How I Met Your Mother' spinoff - latimes.com

Imgur Updates

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:07 PM PST

Game of Thrones

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 12:07 PM PST

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ended up watching the entirety of this show last night and loved it. i am amazed that this show got broadcasted in the US market and here in india words like shit are censored with beeps. :D
 
Books:
 
Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire
A Clash of Kings: A Song of Ice and Fire
A Storm of Swords: Steel And Snow Book 3 Part 1 (A Song of Ice and Fire)
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)
A Dance With Dragons: Part 1 Dreams and Dust

Amazon India: Sony CP-AD2 USB AC Adaptor for Rs. 499

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:56 AM PST

Sony CP-AD2 USB AC Adaptor: Amazon.in: Electronics

microUSB cable is included so the deal is probably worth it.

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Mom's Night Out

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:49 AM PST


 

All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours-what could go wrong? Moms' Night Out is an endearing, true-to-life family comedy.

Unforgiven

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:49 AM PST


 

Set in Hokkaido, Japan in the 1880's.
Jubei Kamata (Ken Watanabe), who is on the side of the Edo shogunate government, kills many people. His name is infamous in Kyoto. When the battle at Goryoukaku is about to be finished, Jubei disappears.
10 years later, Jubei lives with his kid in relative peace. He is barely able to make a living. Protecting his dead wife's grave, Jubei has decided to never pick up a sword again, but due to poverty he has no choice but to pick the sword again. Jubei becomes a bounty hunter.

Transcendence

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:48 AM PST


 

Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him.
However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed—to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bettany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can...but if they should.
Their worst fears are realized as Will's thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.


Strange. I thought I had started a thread for this.

The Purge: Anarchy

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:47 AM PST


 

The sequel to "The Purge" delivers on the promise of the original in that we're not staying in the house. A group of people who get stuck in the middle of the purge have to get from point A to point B.

Brick Mansions

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:47 AM PST


 
Supposed to be his last movie. 


 

In the criminal underworld of Detroit, the streets are overrun with violence and drugs and the hand of corruption reaches into the lives of everyone; well almost everyone. For Lino (David Belle) every day is a fight to live an honest life. But when a drug lord kidnaps his girlfriend, Lino is forced to team up with Damien Collier (Paul Walker), an undercover cop who's been tracking this king pin's involvement in something even more sinister -- a plot to devastate the entire city. Together they uncover a trail of corruption that leads all the way to the top. "Brick Mansions" features thrilling parkour stunts paired with gripping intrigue in this explosive must-see action film.

Indian Premier League 2014 Player Auction

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:46 AM PST

Murali Vijay goes to Delhi.
Kevin Pietersen stays with Delhi.
Yuvraj Singh goes to Bangalore.
Virendar Sehwag goes to Punjab.
David Warner goes to Hyderabad.
Mitchell Johnson goes to Punjab.

RoboCop

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:45 AM PST

Microsoft Kinect Sports Rivals

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:44 AM PST

The Musketeers

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:43 AM PST

Chozen

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:43 AM PST

 

Chozen is an animated comedy about its title character, "Chozen," a gay white rapper fresh out of prison. Armed with a new message, Chozen is on a quest for redemption and to claim his rightful position as the world's top rap artist. His music and lyrics take aim at the stereotypes of machismo and misogyny that is synonymous with rap music. And his new world view has been shaped by his time in prison.

 

After Archer , I'm looking forward to this one as well.

VSCO Cam

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:10 AM PST

Apple iOS version has existed for a while now. It is now available on Android.

VSCO Cam® - Android Apps on Google Play

It is basically an alternative to Snapseed style filter apps. I tried it hoping to find a better camera app on my Nexus 5. Did not like it.

App itself is free but filters are paid.


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Google for Education

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:09 AM PST

Obama administration being sued for NSA phone record collection policies

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 11:03 AM PST

Sen. Rand Paul sues Obama over NSA surveillance — news.yahoo.com
 

Republican Sen. Rand Paul and a tea-party backed group are suing the Obama administration over the National Security Agency's phone record collection policies. Paul says the suit is filed for themselves and on behalf of all Americans who are or have been customers of phone service in the United States since 2006.

SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:58 AM PST

Sandisk launches Ultra Dual USB Drive and Extreme PRO USB 3.0 in India | NDTV Gadgets
 
SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 - Buy Products Online at Best Price in India - All Categories | Flipkart.com
Amazon.in: SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0

SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 drive comes in a 128GB capacity and company claims it delivers some of the fastest speed in the industry, up to 60 times faster than a standard USB 2.0 drive.
Also the company says that the Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive provides a write speed up to 240MB per second, and a read speed up to 260MB per second.

 
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SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:58 AM PST

Sandisk launches Ultra Dual USB Drive and Extreme PRO USB 3.0 in India | NDTV Gadgets

SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive - Buy Products Online at Best Price in India - All Categories | Flipkart.com
Amazon.in: SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive 

The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive is available immediately in 16GB to 64GB capacities, priced from Rs. 1,199 to Rs. 3,800. The SanDisk Extreme PRO USB 3.0 drive is also available immediately in a 128GB capacity, and is priced at Rs. 16,388.
SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive is essentially a USB flash drive featuring both a Micro-USB and a USB 2.0 connector in a compact form. The flash drive is designed for Android smartphone and tablet users for storing content such as photos and videos directly from their device to the storage available on SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive.
The Ultra Dual USB Drive claims to eliminate an added connection required for transferring files, but it does need the devices to support USB on-the-go (OTG) for the access.

 
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Flappy Bert

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:57 AM PST

Winter's Tale

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:52 AM PST

 

 

A fantasy story set in 19th Century and present-day Manhattan and revolves around a thief, a dying girl, and a flying white horse.

 

Info: Gmail doesn't recognize dots as characters within usernames

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:51 AM PST

 

 

There are three common reasons why Gmail users think they're receiving someone else's mail. Please select the description that matches your situation below.

Your address is similar but has more or fewer dots (.) or different capitalization.
Sometimes you may receive a message sent to an address that looks like yours but has a different number or arrangement of periods. While we know it might be unnerving if you think someone else's mail is being routed to your account, don't worry: both of these addresses are yours.

 

Gmail doesn't recognize dots as characters within usernames, you can add or remove the dots from a Gmail address without changing the actual destination address; they'll all go to your inbox, and only yours. In short:

homerjsimpson@gmail.com = hom.er.j.sim.ps.on@gmail.com
homerjsimpson@gmail.com = HOMERJSIMPSON@gmail.com
homerjsimpson@gmail.com = Homer.J.Simpson@gmail.com

All these addresses belong to the same person. You can see this if you try to sign in with your username, but adding or removing a dot from it. You'll still go to your account.
 

If you get mail that seems to be intended for someone else, it's likely that the sender entered the wrong address, just like if you've ever dialed a wrong phone number for someone. In these cases, we suggest contacting the original sender or website when possible to alert them to the mistake.

One last thing: Google Apps does recognize dots. If you'd like to have a dot in your username, please ask your domain administrator to add your preferred username as a nickname.

https://support.google.com/mail/answer/10313?hl=en&ctx=mail

 

 

World of Tanks

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:50 AM PST


World of Tanks comes to Xbox 360 with the custom built version of the global online multiplayer phenomenon dedicated to tank warfare in the mid-20th century. Command some of history's most powerful tanks and experience intense combat where the excitement of battle is enhanced by working together with your tank platoon to win the fight. A free download on Xbox Live, providing unlimited gameplay for Xbox Live Gold members and a 7-day trial for Xbox Live account holders.

Planning to switch from BSNL to Beam in Hyderabad

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:49 AM PST

Hello Everyone,

 

I would like to change from BSNL to Beam. I stay in Hyderabad, DilsukhNagar area. I have few questions in regards to beam.

 

1) Can we buy our own modem ? If yes what is the best ?

2) Can beam provide dynamic ip's like BSNL ?

3) Is it reliable in service like continuity of the service with out many interrupts ?

4) Do they provide the speed as promised all the time till FUP is reached ?

 

Please share your genuine experiences and guide me on this.

 

Thanks !!

Some of the new domain extensions are now available for booking!

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:42 AM PST

.guru
.clothing
.ventures
.singles
.bike
.plumbing
.holdings

 

GoDaddy has these on sale right away. 


Damn. 

 

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Too pricey. 

 

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Legalization of marijuana?

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:37 AM PST

I am not very knowledgeable about the types of weed or dope or the side effects. But the question is...

If the government loves to generate money from sale of cigarettes and alcohol... why is weed considered to be the bad boy?

I can drink booze but I cannot dope legally. What is the difference between the two!

AAP: Modi should release details on money being spent on rallies

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:35 AM PST

The attack is at full charge!
 

"Every rally of Narendra Modi costs around Rs 50-55 crore. So much money is spent on hoardings, stage, travel and paying up the people for coming to rally. The BJP should make the spending more transparent and also clarify from where does the money come from," senior party leader and Political Affairs Committee (PAC) Sanjay Singh said.

 
AAP slams Modi, wants him to declare money spent on rallies — timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A Silent Melody

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:28 AM PST



Written & Directed by Prasanth Varma
Produced by Sundeep Kishan
Music by Shravan
Cinematography by Vishweshwar SV
Edited by Prasanth Varma & Srinivasa Kumar
Production Design by Kiran Mamidi
Visual Effects by Venkat Kumar

Netflix

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:26 AM PST

Netflix offering big money for inputs from consumers
Online DVD retailer Netflix Inc. is now asking for recommendations from people on how they can improve upon their movie recommendation system.
And to spark the interest in this concept, they are offering a $1 million reward as an incentive.
The company is trying to use this method to stay [...]

http://news.techwhack.com/4501/netflix-offering-big-money/

Using Linkyss WAP54G with 450TC1

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:25 AM PST

Recently got a spare WAP54G and I'm using it as a repeater with my Betel 450TC1.

Now the 450TC1 and the WAP54G are connected through a cable. Is it possible that the two can be connected wirelessly so that I can keep the Linksys WAP54G in my other room.

 

I have very less idea about all this so any kind of help on this will be appreciated. :)

Nokia Lumia Icon

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:18 AM PST

Nokia Lumia Icon coming to Verizon February 20th for $200 (hands-on)
 
Verizon specific model. 
 
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Enter the Lumia Icon, a loaded 5-inch WP8 device exclusive to Verizon that goes on sale in black and white colors February 20th for $200 with a two-year contract. (It'll cost $550 at full retail or Edge pricing.)
The Icon comes with nearly all the same specs as the Lumia 1520: a 1080p display, 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 20-megapixel PureView rear camera (with optical image stabilization, a 1.2MP front-facing webcam, a Gorilla Glass 3 screen, Qi wireless charging, NFC, dual-band WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.0 + LE. Unsurprisingly, the 2,420mAh battery is smaller, and we hope it can efficiently manage the high-def screen and quad-core processor without a huge drain to the battery.


Nokia Lumia Icon, a video star with Windows Phone 8, comes to Verizon Wireless Feb 20
 

Killer HD video. The Lumia Icon can record 1080p video and zoom in with the touch of a finger. The phone's ZEISS lens and optical image stabilization help deliver sharp videos even during close ups. It also comes with four high performance microphones and Nokia Rich Recording technology, designed to help filter out distracting background noises for crystal clear audio.
20-megapixel camera: This new Lumia also shines with still photography, and features a 20-megapixel camera with Nokia PureView technology.
No-squint HD screen: The Icon's 5-inch 1080p HD display has a viewing angle of almost 180 degrees and glare-reduction technology, so you can watch your favorite shows, movies, or video clips even under sunny skies.

 
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Steve Jobs Time Capsule

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:10 AM PST

Flipkart is now selling Bike Helmets!

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:08 AM PST

I was waiting for this launch :D

 

I still have not bought the helmet I was planning to buy from Snapdeal. Any recommendations? I am more comfy with Flipkart coz of their return policies.

 

Flipkart is now selling Bike Helmets!


Options are fairly limited right now and I cannot filter helmets by size. Would wait I guess. 

Need help with Beetel 450TC2 modem

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:06 AM PST

I recently got Beetel 450TC2 wifi-modem with my Airtel internet connection. I can connect to internet via lan wire but they have implemented enterprise wifi security for wireless connectivity. Basically, one has to register his/her devices via their website and only then he/she shall be able to connect to internet. Also it has a limit of only 4 devices via wifi as websites registers MAC of each device. If one has to add a new device he has to de-register previous device. In short it is "crap worthy".

I tried to change the wifi authentication mode by login into the modem via 192.168.1.1 but it is locked (uneditable). Is there a custom firmware/ open source firmware/ other tricks that can be used to remove this bullshit authentication mode? Only in India can a company (Read Airtel) sell you broadband at a high cost as well as restrict it usage.

Need Firm ware for Beetel 450TC2

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:06 AM PST

i bought a Beetel 450TC2 modem from a person who his known to my friend, later 1ly i came to know it is airtel modem but my ISP is BSNL, By watching youtube tut i configured the modem but cant do nothing with wifi settings. I asked him for that he told me he had firmware by updating that u can use wifi i send u but he absconded cant able to contact him or by friend , i using modem without wifi for 2months 

 

So please any one send me firmware to me, give me a guide to update it.. my mail id: narendhiran8288@gmail.com

 

So please any one send me firmware to me, give me a guide to update it.. my mail id: narendhiran8288@gmail.com

 

So please any one send me firmware to me, give me a guide to update it.. my mail id: narendhiran8288@gmail.com

 

 

 

The Americans

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:04 AM PST

Has anyone watched it yet? I saw the pilot but gave up in the middle for no reason. 

Beetel 450TC1 Firmware Update

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:03 AM PST

Hi, can anyone tell me if we can use Tomato firmware for Beetel 450TC1 Modem-cum-router?

Her

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:02 AM PST


 

A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly-purchased operating system that's designed to meet his every need.

 

Suits

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:01 AM PST

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Finished first season. It reminds me of two shows... First Collar on how it is presented. Mad Men because the character of Harvey Specter is so freaking similar to Don Draper.

The problem is that Specter is like 5% of what Draper is. It just does not feel solid enough. When Draper talks, you listen. When Specter talks, you hope that he would say something that would impress you. Sadly, it does not happen very often.

BioShock Infinite

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 10:00 AM PST

 

 


Microsoft Surface Promos

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 09:59 AM PST

Motorola Moto G

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 09:58 AM PST

Best Deals on Motorola Moto G in India? - Deals - India Broadband Forum

 

It should go on sale tomorrow. This is a discussion thread regarding the phone. And as always... This forum is not Engadget or The Verge. If you do not like this phone, express your opinion and then ignore. You do not have to post the same shit again and again. Cheers. 

 

Samsung Galaxy S5

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 09:52 AM PST

 

I thought there was a thread already? Could not locate it. 

Google Now for Android Updates

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 09:51 AM PST

Google Android Jelly Bean Voice Search Demonstrations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHkhp6BwnGo&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8ePUYp6HPU&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDsOtdRtG0Q&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEfZCeQdRXs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grmixtB9dZM

RIP Nido Taniam

Posted: 12 Feb 2014 09:45 AM PST

Delhi saw a hate crime this week. :|

Outrage after student 'beaten to death' in New Delhi
 

An alleged murder of an 18-year-old student in New Delhi has sparked outrage on social media. Nido Taniam was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men. According to police sources, Taniam had been in a fight at the Lajpat Nagar market. Taniam's family says the fight erupted after shopkeepers made fun of his hairstyle.