April 2006 - Into the mind of Gerlach

Let the Rumors Fly! The Tuesday Update Rumors.

So...I knew rumors would fly...and they are. Remember last time when we had that update, I think it was January or February, where everyone thought camera support would be there? And they were all wrong? Well, I think it is going to happen again. These...

Published Sun, Apr 30 2006 5:54 PM by gerlach

Xbox Live Service will be Offline on Tuesday

The service will be down for about 12-13 hours on Tuesday, May 2nd from 2am PST to 3pm PST. How does that time relate to you? Just to let you know... Major Nelson says it is Maintenence ...so, it is probably maintenence on the back end...you probably...

Published Sat, Apr 29 2006 10:36 PM by gerlach

You may think I am crazy...

But, my Xbox360 is talking about me to others. Check for yourself

Published Sat, Apr 29 2006 7:33 PM by gerlach

On10.net has a great Windows Vista Preview Video!

I am getting into this whole on10.net. There are some videos I like...some I don't. You can't win them all. Some may have realized that I have been beta testing Windows Vista. I am truly loving it, and can't wait for a final version that is polished ...

Published Wed, Apr 26 2006 3:03 PM by gerlach

Verizon Sponsors another Xbox Live Free Weekend!

Verizon has the news on their site. They said it would happen again, and it is. http://www.richerdeeperbroader.com/xbox/

Published Tue, Apr 25 2006 5:45 PM by gerlach

Windows Collaboration...what it can do.

I am sitting in my Economics 203 class last night, and I am thinking about Vista. I have a paper due, so I can't play around with it just yet. But...I am thinking...man, the teacher always has to switch over to our video projector (which is really cool...

Published Tue, Apr 25 2006 5:13 PM by gerlach

New Penicillin Found! 100 Times Stronger!

Scientists have found a new germ fighting medicine, similar to penicillin, but 100 times sronger. This is huge, for those medicine resistant bugs. [ Sydney Morning Herald via Digg ]

Published Sun, Apr 23 2006 3:41 PM by gerlach

Video Schedule Error? What causes this?

I truly dont know. I thought it was related to me using trillian, but it happened again when I used my media controls on my computer. I thought, ok, so it is unsupported. But, then it happened when I am just here. It happened again while running Trillian...

Published Sat, Apr 22 2006 8:36 PM by gerlach

First few minutes of Vista Build 5365.

Ok...so I talked about my switch from 5308 to 5342...well the switch from 5342 to 5365 is AGAIN a performance upgrade. Man, IE7 is definetly alot better. Today is probably the last day this weekend ill spend with this build. Got a paper due monday, so...

Published Sat, Apr 22 2006 7:19 PM by gerlach

Updated: Mark Ecko still an idiot.

I usually dont call people out, but I made a previous post about this dude. It was about him "tagging" Air Force 1. Well...in all his political activist glory, he admitted to it being a hoax. Ecko acknowledged Friday that his company had rented a 747...

Published Sat, Apr 22 2006 10:50 AM by gerlach

Microsoft and Xbox break World Water Balloon Record in Australia!

Today, in Australia, Xbox staged a massive water balloon fight, in which over 2900 participants. How official was this world record? Yes, the Guiness Book of World Records was there...so it is official. This event was staged to celebrate the launch of...

Published Sat, Apr 22 2006 10:12 AM by gerlach

Filed under: Xbox 360 Hardware

Elle's Library

I created an article with a list of all of Elle's current articles up at Xbox.com. There are some great reads, so check it out .

Published Thu, Apr 20 2006 11:27 AM by gerlach

To All of the ''MS Copied Apple'' people.

Ok, so alot of people say Microsoft copied apple with "Widget" type applications (that we call Microsoft Gadgets). Yea yea, and Apple copied Konfabulator. Well...the next step of the evolution of gadgets is being show off...and the possibilities are endless...

Published Thu, Apr 20 2006 8:36 AM by gerlach

Who is Marc Ecko?

Apparently, he thinks he is some free speech advocate now. Yea yea...isn't that just something new. But...did he really "tag" the president's plane? He says he doesnt advocate doing grafitti on another person's property...yes "he tagged" the plane of...

Published Wed, Apr 19 2006 7:03 PM by gerlach

Elle's New Article - Charge it. The ways to charge the Xbox360 controller

Elle does some great articles. She has another one on the Play/Charge Kit and the Quick Charge. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/personality/elle/20060418-chargeit.htm

Published Wed, Apr 19 2006 9:25 AM by gerlach

Today, rock has died. - Updated

I am sorry, but who does American Idol think they are? Who are they to kill rock, with trying, yes trying, to honor Queen by covering their song. Today...rock has died. Now, I am a kicker for keeping the songs the way they are. Yes, they may be a good...

Published Tue, Apr 11 2006 8:17 PM by gerlach

Going to E3, and have an MSN Space? Trixie may have an opportunity for you.

Ok, 3 requirements for this deal. You must be going to E3. (You need to be going by yourself, Trixie is not handing out passes). You must have an MSN space. Yes, an MSN Space. Oh, and of course you need to be an Xbox Live member. From Trixie's Xbox.com...

Published Mon, Apr 10 2006 5:26 PM by gerlach

March Backwards Compatibility update...is updated.

No new games added, just fixing some audio problems. Major has more. Again, to those who think the team doesnt work...they do.

Published Mon, Apr 03 2006 9:26 PM by gerlach

Some new (and Old) Xbox360 articles at Xbox.com

Elle, a "Personality" and writer , over at Xbox.com has done some great work with her articles spanning from Family settings of the Xbox360, to Media connectivity of Xbox360. Know Me, Love Me, Guide Me: A Guide to the Xbox Guide Out of Box Experience...

Published Mon, Apr 03 2006 7:58 PM by gerlach

Wow, Daimler/Chrysler/Dodge is cheap!

Ok, I have been reading blogs for about a year now. And I believe it was Steve Rubel who questioned Fedex on the situation in which a loyal customer had his office comprised all of Fedex boxes, and how that is a great PR move...except for the fact they...

Published Mon, Apr 03 2006 10:16 AM by gerlach