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Beware, IM moving to www.tekheads.webs.com. I realized the better potential of a real website, and funcionality. Goodbye. FOREVER.

What  I want

My Tech Wishlist

     As a nerd, I like geeky stuff, therefore I want geeky stuff. This is a little overview of my tech wish-list, and why I want each item.

 iMac 2006 17" (polycarbon model)

     I really want this computer. There's a few reasons. One, it's just sexy. Not as sexy as the new iMac, but sexier than the 2009 model imo. I just lovve the white chassis, and the massive chin. Especially the option for the 24 and 17 inch, those are great sizes. 17 if you don't have too much space, and 24 if you have too much. They also offer a 20, and it's the most practical. I like the 17". Another reason I want this machine is just plain old nostalgia. I love having old  functional computers. It would do things like basic aperture, some minecraft, and yotube., and of course, blogging. 2GB ram would be fine on this machine, as that is the max.

GoPro Hero 3

    I really wanna try out photography and filmaking. And searching, I found this would be my best bet. Although it's not a DSLR, it still produces amazing results. I would photograpgh everyday things, touch 'em up with Aperture and then edit them with Photoshop.  It would also help my youtube channel, so I would have videos up.

Bucky Balls

   The purple kind. They're just awesome.

Dreamweaver CS5

    The best web development software Iv'e ever used. I'm currently diving into the world of web design, taking pointers from my father, who's been doing it for about 6 years. Currently I'm stuck with macromedia 2004 version, but it's still amazing. I made my first decent website in 20 minutes. And that's with barely any HTML code. (Mostly flash stuff) I also want flash CS5, for most of the same reasons.

Macbook Pro 2012 15"

    I've been in love with this machine since 2009.  They are, imo, the best looking and performing laptops around. I have used OS X for a bit at a Grove Media store, and it blew my mind. Plus, with the portablity and the performance, this laptop wold fit all my needs, especially things like gaming. This laptop is also very sexy, as is its desktop counterparts. The multitouch glass touchpad is also very amazing, and is one of the smaller reasons I want one. I recently entered in a giveaway for one, so wish me luck.

There you have, my geek wishlist. It may or may not have been interesting.

 

      Ouya

 Will the first indie gaming platform flourish or flop?

     I assume, if your always up-to-date on your gaming news, that you've heard of OUYA, the first true indie gaming platform. Well, if you haven't, I'll do a quick run over. Ouya (pronounced ooh-yah) is the first indie gaming platform. It was launched on kickstarter, exceeding it's funding by millions, raising a total of 8.96 million dollars. As the team states, "Experimental indie games just fell bigger on an HDTV"  This console also seems like it may a great way for startup game devs to jump into the bussiness, because, "Putting a game on Ouya is as easy as publishing an android app." It seems like their trying to bridge the gap between smartphone oriented games and AAA titles. As it has slightly boosted components compared to an android tablet, and runs an Ouya-oriented Ice-Cream Sandwich.  And all titles are digital, stored on your Ouya/Android account and the marketplace, sort of like OnLive. (who they've partnered with) And at $99, it wont cost your mother her salary, and isn't being released around Christmas, so you'll most likely be able to attain one without a decade's worth of backorder time.

       What games will be on Ouya?

      As the Ouya kickstarter page states, they have already partnered with many indie game companies, such as Mojang, (Minecraft? That's a plus!) ThatGameCompany, and any other developer who has games ready for day one. In some screenshots of their marketplace, you can see that they have Minecraft, Dead Trigger, Samurai Vengeance, and a game I've never seen before, Triple Town

         Where Do I Get Ouya

        On their website, ouya.tv they let you pre-order for $99

, and wether you pre-order or not, you get an sdk for developing games. 

     A cool point to Ouya is that, because it's Android-based, anyone can create apps for it too. They've already got Twitch.tv, Vimeo music, iHeartRadio, and media streaming from the guys at XMBC. So, tell me in the comments, what do you think about Ouya? Personally, I think that if enough people hear about, especially tweens, it's gonna be a major hit. Especially to game developers, and people who love indie games, but ending using their phone as a gaming platform.