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OK, so Tim says that Christian says that the code works with flash...
OK, so Tim says that Christian says that the code works with flash...
That's the plan, with the usual caveat that until the code actually gets released there could always be some unanticipated gotcha.
Looks like Christian's commits from yesterday included SI support, so the initial GCN have UVD support already.
I thought I clarify some things before everybody starts to speculate and in the end blames me for faking the moon landing (or something like that).
First of all for the firmware: It actually contains relatively few code, everybody who programmed a entropy decoder before knows that you need quite a bunch of lookup tables to do so. So that's what this is mostly about, on top of that there is a bit code that controls how data is pumped between different internal blocks.
So it is NOT possible to fix large fundamental bugs or implement new codecs that the hardware doesn't support by just hacking on the firmware. For that the hardware is just to hardwired (well that's why we call it hardware, don't we?).
On the other hand it is possible that the hardware can support more codecs than the firmware currently has implemented. This happens when the firmware programmers at AMD are not finished when the hardware gets out, so it still makes sense not to burn it into some kind of a ROM block or something like this, but instead just load it into normal RAM on startup.
The good news is that I can confirm VP8 is on the todo list for future UVD hardware generations, but on that list is also practically any video decoding feature that UVD currently doesn't support, so that's not such an surprise also.
Now to the supported hardware: Well actually supporting the newest hardware generations is usually more simpler than getting the "old" ones to work, cause the greatest obstacles are hardware bugs you somehow need to work around. And while SI is pretty much bug free regarding this everything before has a couple of different things you need to worry about.
The plan is to support every new hardware generation with patches as soon as it is available, but it is the next large hardware block we are going to support besides the output engine, 3D and DMA so I can't guarantee that there wouldn't be any problems and/or delays.
Currently supported is everything with UVD2 and newer on it, with the only exception of RS780/RS880 which have two outstanding problems. Additional to that it used to work on RV770 and RV790, but a couple of people reported that it currently doesn't. I'm already investigating in it.
Don't know what kind of drugs you're on, but same microsecond support for the latest xorg release is pretty damned good if you ask me.It really bothers me a lot that it takes months for AMD to get a driver to support the latest X.Org Server release, every time!
See previous response.It really bothers me that they are holding back progress by forcing distributions to ship old X.Org releases.


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The band came in for soundcheck, run-through, camera blocking and so forth. I was gradually overwhelmed by a realisation of where I was and what I was doing. We are on the roof of a TV station against the backdrop of the Tokyo tower and skyline lit up against the night sky. After two years of Vertigo on the road, finally, here we are, in the real City of Blinding Lights.
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Strength training is more than essential—you need it to look and feel your best. The use of weights and resistance put greater than normal stress on your muscles, joints, and bones. (Just imagine lifting a dumbbell.) Under this strain, you create tiny, harmless tears in the muscle fibers. When you rest for a day or so between strength-training sessions, the muscles heal, resulting in stronger and more clearly defined muscles. As an added bonus, you'll have less body fat, too.
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A highly effective and efficient way to do strength training is what's known as Super Slow. Using this technique, you slow down your movements so that it takes two, three, or four times longer to do each repetition. Advocates say muscles get more of a workout because they're working constantly and don't get an easier ride because of the momentum of more rapid repetitions. The Super Slow approach works for almost all types of strength training.
Strength-building exercises deliver quick visible results. As you continue to build muscle strength, the results only get better. Within six months of two sessions a week, you'll enjoy how your clothes look on you and how you feel.
Check out Pilates-based exercises. Pilates, based on strength and flexibility techniques that Joseph Pilates taught to classical dancers beginning in the 1930s, is the hottest exercise approach sweeping the country. We predict it will be here long after other fads have passed on. The results you'll enjoy are most likely in line with how you want to look: strong, long, lean muscles and better posture. Many people even say they've gotten taller from doing Pilates! Find out for yourself. Check out your local phone book or health clubs near you for a beginner class or lesson.
Strength training! But I don't want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger! Good. Because that's not what we're talking about. Basic strength training is essential to increase your muscle tone, give your muscles shape and strength, and increase your metabolic rate. It helps alter your body composition from flabby fat to calorie-gobbling muscles and will make weight control much, much easier.
Strength training is also excellent for keeping your bones strong and avoiding osteoporosis in both men and women, for reducing your body fat percentage, and increasing your stamina.
Today, you have many excellent exercise choices for strength training. Once the only viable choice was using free weights or weight-training machines. They have stood the test of time. Today, however, you have other alternatives that work equally well. We know of several women who have reduced their body fat percentages by 10 points—say from 28 percent to 18 percent, or from 38 percent to 28 percent—just by doing core conditioning (also known as Pilates-type exercises) in one-hour sessions, two times a week, for six months.
Strength training can turn upper arms from flabby into sexy. Ditto backs, thighs, and tummies. It improves posture. The key to building terrific muscles is to keep upping the intensity of your workout over time. Gradually increase the weight and the resistance as you get stronger. For example, when two- or three-pound weights get easy for your arm exercises, it's time to use five-pound weights.
Here's a quick look at several forms of strength training. Find one or two that you enjoy and can do at least two sessions a week of one hour duration each. Don't do strength training every day. Rest at least one day between each session. Each of these choices offers different benefits, but when doing strength training, make sure to include exercises for your whole body. Work every muscle group. Also, be attentive to form and breathing, because proper technique makes a big difference in your overall results.
Free weights. Barbells and dumbbells are great for developing your major muscles and may be used to create bulk. The number of repetitions and the speed of repetitions will affect the results you get. It's essential that you use free weights in the correct alignment; otherwise, your efforts will be wasted. Learn how before you embark on free-weights training. You can learn from an instructor, a book, or a video. You can use free weights at the gym and also set up a home program. Using free weights doesn't develop flexibility or elongate muscles, so be sure you add flexibility exercises to your program.
Weight-training machines. These are available in most health clubs and fitness centers. The machines work major muscles and are easy to use because they help ensure proper alignment. You can also purchase these machines for your home. Keep in mind that these machines don't increase flexibility or lengthen muscles.
Core conditioning or Pilates. These exercises can be done in a studio or class with an instructor or at home with videos or a book. They emphasize careful and precise movements to strengthen the body's core muscles in the abdomen area. All of the exercises, even for arms and legs, are done with a focus on using the core abdominal muscles for stability. Pilates programs work all the muscles: the major muscles and the smaller muscles. A big plus is that Pilates develops strength, elongated muscles, and flexibility. For many, it quickly improves posture. A side benefit: it's highly relaxing.
Fitness ball. These large balls, which range from 45 cm to 75 cm in diameter, promote strength and balance plus stretching. The exercises look simple, but the extra challenge is that you need to develop core stability to balance while doing those sit-ups and leg extensions. One of the hardest workouts we've ever had was on a ball. They come with a nifty small air pump, so you can take the ball when you travel. The balls cost in the range of $30 to $40. Excellent videos for the fitness ball range from easy and slow to highly challenging. Some videos for the fitness ball are great for aerobic/cardio conditioning. Fitness ball classes are also offered at many fitness centers.
Fitness circle. This equipment has a 1-inch band of steel wrapped three times to form a circle, or ring, about 18 inches in diameter plus handles. You use the circle for resistance, such as doing a very slow sit-up while squeezing it between your knees. By using any one of the many videos or DVDs available on the fitness circle, you can have a complete and comprehensive strength and stretching session in 30 minutes. It can be packed in a suitcase. Cost varies from $20 on up, but the $20 version works well.
The fitness ball, flex band, and fitness circle are equipment used in Pilates and other types of exercises. If you like using this list of simple equipment and you really fall in love with the elegant Pilates exercise system, you can go full out and purchase the Pilates Reformer.
All Pilates strength-building exercises require you to participate actively—by focusing on your body and concentrating on your form. This has a way of making Pilates very relaxing because it's impossible to worry about or even think about much else when you're doing it. The intense focus actually assists you in getting the full benefit from Pilates exercises. An added plus is that you don't sweat much, but you still get the strength and flexibility results you want.
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Up 3-0
He has no answer for KG, who is averaging 36 and 15.
Up 3-0
He has no answer for KG, who is averaging 36 and 15.
Watch out for the Warriors everyone!!! Wow I'm going 10 guys deep and all of them stepped up!
Dang!! Blazers dominated the Clippers!!
HR Sim League Orlando Magic
PG: Luke Ridnour, Delonte West, Greg Minor
SG: Andre Iguodala, Mickael Pietrus
SF: Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Boris Diaw
PF: Charlie Villanueva, Ian Mahinimi, Amir Johnson
C: Eddy Curry, Mamadou Ndiaye, Adam Parada
Jesus I'm not going To make it to the second round. I hate this game.
LOL, i knew it, down 0-3 haha so much for defending the crown
HR Sim League - Washington Wizards
Grizz are gonna get knocked out by the Suns, The Grizz have a SF running at PG and their blackcourt is getting dominated. Suns have enough defense to somewhat handle the Grizz frontcourt
I'm getting killed by the Celtics. The last game was the closest which I lost by 1 point. Gotta find a answer, Smh if there is 1.
3-0! I didn't expect that. I swear I think my team is built more for the playoffs that the season because of their unconventional style of play. 27 ppg 13.3 assists 58.5 FG% 57.1 3PFG% Stevie Franchise is cold as ice! lol
R.I.P. to HunnyB/FlyGirl
It seems as I need a pure scorer. Pure, its hard to just rely on defense. We contained them very well but didn't have anyone to give me that 20 or 30 point game. Thats the only problem. Major off season for me coming up, and when will we make the thread for GMs to ask each other questions? I have some ground to make up and deeply apologize to the guys I "flunk." Yes BSH I have been nervous to make certain deals because of horrible feed back but now I'm overcoming that and starting to be better at analyzing this league. So the old Trell is gone. Sorry guys: Mainly Ballsohard, Prep,and Qualman and who ever else I missed. But the Cobra vs Miyagi must go on!
Miyagi dojo being represented well by Wuggie-San. Don't fret Trell-san, its not over yet. Remember, basketball not here, but here.
Emeka Okafor - Joe Smith - Carmelo Anthony - Manu Ginobili - Jason Williams
Al Jefferson - James Posey - Aaron McKie - Shaun Livingston
im holding it down for the cobra kai.. first two games against wiz were awesome and kobes going off, but my team is doin work
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Briefs: UNH women's basketball falls at Harvard
Thursday, November 29, 2012
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The University of New Hampshire women's basketball team fell 63-44 at Harvard on Wednesday night.
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Phoronix: 12-Way Radeon Gallium3D GPU Comparison
After delivering benchmark results on Monday that looked at the AMD Catalyst vs. Radeon Gallium3D driver comparison using the very latest development code for the open-source Linux graphics driver and comparing the performance on several different Radeon HD graphics cards, here's some more performance data. In this article are some benchmarks of twelve AMD graphics cards when using the in-development Linux 3.7 kernel and Mesa 9.1-devel.
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A better than normal article, but I still would suggest you include a bit more information about the specific cards being tested. For instance, the Radeon HD 4670 you used in your test is not the same as the Radeon HD 4670 I am using in my machine, and I doubt the Radeon HD 6450 in the article is the one I recommended to my brothers. Maybe include a mention of the brand used, such as Sapphire, Diamond, MSI, etc...
To be honest, the HD4000 series did a lot better than I expected.
Certainly it's time to upgrade to an HD4000 series card if you haven't already. It looks like you won't get your money's worth if you don't run Catalayst on HD5000 and up for now..
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IMO, the only decent brand of Radeon cards is XFX. If you can't put a lifetime warranty on a microchip, then you're making it wrong! But of course, I do recognize that getting the most performance for your money is important to a lot of people as well, even at the expensive of long-term reliability. Even as a gamer that spends a grand on graphics cards every few years, I still go for the lifetime warranties from XFX and EVGA. I've been buying graphics cards for 15+ years and I have *REALLY* grown to hate all the other companies because of the BS they like to pull about voiding warranties just because you changed heatsinks, used a waterblock, overclocked the card yourself, or whatever other BS reason to void your warranty, just because they can. XFX and EVGA let you do anything you like to your cards and will honor the warranty so long as you aren't negligent (ie: No water stains, no burn marks, no physically bent / cracked cards, etc.)
/brand rant.
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Michael Larabel
Memory configuration (DDR2 vs DDR3 vs GDDR5) usually makes the biggest difference between cards using the same GPU SKU. I've seen almost a 2:1 performance difference between slowest and fastest memory configurations.
Too many benchmarking websites (80%+) don't understand how video memory works and leave out at least one of the three and make benchmarks that are impossible to draw any real conclusions from.
IMO, it's better to not do it at all, unless it can be done right.. And to do it right, you need all 3. Only with all 3 can you really draw conclusions about whether a card is video memory bottlenecked by memory capacity or memory performance or not. Not sure if phoronix wants to get into all that video memory stuff, but if they do, I hope they do it right, that's all.
It is common for some card manufs. to compensate for low memory clocks by adding bitwidth to their cards and it always works.. It's also common for card manufs. to lower the bitwidth (reduce board manuf. costs) but then use newer memory (higher memory clock) to obtain the same performance at a lower bitwidth (cost).. So reporting just memory clock or memory bitwidth alone is meaningless, but some benchmarking websites do exactly that!
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Have you ever found yourself confused by food menu's in Ireland?
Throughout the centuries we have developed some rare and delectable recipes, where few things go to waste. To find out more about some odd Irish cuisine, read on.
1. Fraughans
Variety of wild blueberry used in desserts and for flavoring poitin.
2. Kassler
Prime cuts of pork loin, lightly brined and smoked.
3. Kipper
To 'kipper' a herring is to split it, bone it, lightly salt it, then smoke it. Usually eaten at breakfast.
4. Mead
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey
5. Poitin
Homemade distilled spirit, a practice which is illegal in Ireland. Made from a brew consisting mainly of barely, it has a distinctive dry and grainy flavor with a delicate aftertaste that becomes sweeter as it develops.
6. Porter Cake
A fruit cake in which the liquid used is porter (a light variety of stout).
7. Rowan berries
The berries of a rowan tree, also known as the mountain ash.
8. Sloes
The fruit of the blackthorn tree which are suitable for preserves.
9. Soda Farl
A flat white soda bread, shaped into a round, cut into triangular quarters and baked on a griddle; farl is an old work for quarter.
10. Yall Man
Honeycombed toffee, a specialty of Ballycastle, County Antrim.
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I know, but funny nevertheless
Okay, KDE it's a fucked up DE ever. BTW, is there anyone force you to use KDE? (maybe Lamar Smith?). I use KDE since version 4.2 and I love it.
You just don't forget that you're free to use any DE that you want, so stop mocking around.
I just updated to 4.10 and it's the most beautiful desktop I've ever seen! Thanks a lot KDE developers.
can't wait to get home to emerge kde 4.10, for pure fun ofc because kde 4.8 and superior have been rock solid for me in gentoo.
i admit tho that kde is a second class citizen in ubuntu derivates but arch/gentoo/sabayon/opensuse and the likes always offers KDE as its meant and normally much more stable than ubuntu derivates(at least until k/ubuntu 11.10)


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Recently, through my friend's introduction, I am connected with a talented fondant cake maker Teeny Tiny 小小の who specializes in fondant cakes and custom-order cakes. As I was browsing through her creations on Facebook, I thought of Santa Cupcakes idea which will be great for the coming holidays.
As you know, I am not great when it comes to baking, let alone fondant cake that takes a lot of skills, patience, and artistic talent, which I am unfortunately lack off. So I reached out to Teeny Tiny 小小の if she would be interested in doing a guest post and she said yes. I was so excited because I know she would do a great job.
Fondant cakes have been very popular because it's so much fun and fondant comes in different colors so creative bakers turn simple cakes into a work of art. Plus, everyone looks unique creations now instead of cookie-cutter cakes, and fondant cakes fit the bill.
This Santa cupcakes are basically vanilla cupcakes, ornamented with colored fondant shaped in Santa Clause. This 2D Santa seems to be easy to create as long as you follow the step-by-step instructions with photos. As soon as I showed my 3-year old son these Santa cupcakes, he immediately told me that he wants to eat it. Making cookies or cupcakes together with your child is a wonderful and fun exercise for the family, and perhaps you can add this to your baking list this holiday season. I am sure that the children will be pleased, but the grown-ups would be equally delighted with this creation.
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1. Words with the Wise and Weary
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This is both book and movie verse, provided they didn't contradict one another. In my bravado, I set out to write the scene Tolkien left out that tells exactly how Legolas and Gimli became "fast friends" – as many fans have. Naturally, that proved impossible since I'm not Tolkien, but the fortunate residue is a story consistent in character, even if it's not what Tolkien himself would have written.
The Fellowship of the Ring: 'A Journey in the Dark'
'Well, here we are at last!' said Gandalf. 'Here the Elven-way from Hollin ended. Holly was the token of the people of that land, and they planted it here to mark the end of their domain; for the West-door was made chiefly for their use in their traffic with the Lords of Moria. Those were happier days, when there was still close friendship at times between folk of different race, even between Dwarves and Elves.'
'It was not the fault of the Dwarves that the friendship waned,' said Gimli.
'I have not heard that it was the fault of the Elves,' said Legolas.
'I have heard both,' said Gandalf; 'and I will not give judgment now. But I beg you two, Legolas and Gimli, at least to be friends, and to help me. I need you both.'
~ Words with the Wise and Weary ~
Legolas mounted the stairs behind the messenger, his eyes on his feet despite the beauty of Lothlórien spread out on the ground below and in the trees around him. The lament for Gandalf continued, filling the air, drifting from where the Elves continued to mourn. Spiraling higher and higher toward the luminous royal talan, it seemed with each step he could see more of the splendors of the Golden Wood and could feel more harshly how it was entirely lost on him in his current state of mind.
The messenger halted at the foot of the steps that ascended to the ruling chambers, standing silently beside Legolas to await the Lord of Lórien. They did not have to wait for long.
'Son of Thranduil,' Celeborn greeted, gracefully descending the stairs to stand beside him, lacking all the ceremony of his previous entrance. 'I only just sent for you. I thank you for your ready attendance.'
'The hospitality of you and your lady deserves more than punctuality,' said Legolas, bowing his head in respect, 'but as I have nothing to give beyond it, it is at your command.'
Receiving a nod from the liege of the land, the messenger quickly departed down the stairs. 'A kind sentiment,' Celeborn said. 'And not unlike those spoken by the man Aragorn.' His eyes narrowed, framed by his silver hair, and Legolas instantly felt the weight of his inspection. 'Though short of words, the hardship of your journey shone plainly on his face and in his eyes…as it shows in yours as well.'
Legolas lowered his gaze, though the comment did not surprise him; he had long assumed that the ability to read others was not solely a talent of Galadriel's. 'In the beauty of your land, we had lost our woes, for a time,' he said. 'Now, within the comforts of Caras Galadhon, they return.'
Celeborn moved to stand in front of the younger Elf, inclining his head to force eye contact. 'While my lady Galadriel concerns herself with the necessary and weighty burdens of the Ring-bearer, I turn my attention to those of the rest of the company, and I find much of my interest falls on you,' he said.
'My burdens are nothing when compared to those with whom I travel and they certainly do not warrant the attention of Celeborn the Wise,' Legolas uttered.
'I am glad to hear you say so for it means you, at least, do not think your troubles insurmountable,' the liege reasoned. 'But small though they may be, your troubles do concern me. Even Celeborn the Wise may play favorites.' He smiled warmly. 'I have not heard your voice among the others in lament. Why do you not sing to ease your grief?'
'My heart is not yet light enough to do so,' Legolas explained. He did not say that it felt as though it might not be again, nor that the depth of his sorrow was a worry for him as well, for he could not best serve the quest in a body wracked with grief. But to the intense scrutiny of Celeborn he presented a light smile. 'I do believe that before my stay here has ended, I will join in the lament.'
Celeborn lifted his head, looking down on him with a skeptical gaze. Legolas sighed faintly, knowing that his attempt at deception, half-hearted though it had been, had utterly failed.
'That is, I hope that I will,' he amended.
'Thank you for that attempt at accuracy,' Celeborn replied fondly. 'Despite your well-stated argument that your worries and concerns are not worth my attention, I would like you to tell me why you only "hope" and do not "know."'
'Those who sing,' Legolas began carefully. 'They did not pass these last weeks in the wizard's company. They did not see his bravery and leadership…they did not watch him fall.' Tears burned behind Legolas' eyes even as the lament swelled louder. 'I do not doubt their grief; I simply do not know how to lighten my heart to join them.'
Celeborn looked upon him with a gaze that radiated compassion. Legolas could feel it all around him. 'Time will always be the greatest healer, but it is also a notorious dawdler and there are ways to speed its affects,' he said. 'I would recommend you find one. The company needs you, Legolas. They need your mind and your heart on the quest and the quest alone.
'I bid you search your memory,' he continued. 'In all lives that end, there lies a key for those who mourn to find joy within the pain. The answer is there and only waits to be found. And when you have, I ask you return and join in song with the others. It will do their grief good to hear you sing out yours.'
'Your advice is sound,' Legolas said. 'But I do not know how to follow it.'
To his surprise, Celeborn broke into amused laughter. 'I fear I have underestimated the insight of my Northern kin,' he cried, 'for I have told you nothing you did not already know! You have long since discovered the key, have you not, Legolas?'
'I have, but I do not know what to do with it,' Legolas answered honestly.
The Lord of Lórien chuckled softly to himself, looking upon Legolas with infinite affection. 'I will not waste your time with more of my perspicacious understandings for I believe you know yourself quite well enough to be your own guide.' He clamped a hand on Legolas' shoulder. 'Trust yourself in this matter and all others,' he said with a smile. 'It is a foolish Elf who would ignore the counsel of Legolas the Wise.'
Beneath the warmth and light of Celeborn's visage, Legolas felt a genuine smile cross his features. 'I cannot accept such a title even in jest,' he refused kindly. 'And certainly not tonight when Legolas the Confused seems a better fit.'
'What has you confused, then? Perhaps those who mistakenly call themselves Wise may still be of some aid,' Celeborn said.
Legolas hesitated. Somehow, saying his thoughts aloud, revealing to another what his grief-laden memory had brought him meant he could no longer ignore it as he had done. If he spoke of it, he forced himself to action. Unpleasant action.
'My mind returns to words spoken at the doors of Moria,' said Legolas finally. 'There, Gandalf spoke of happier days when friendship existed between Dwarves and Elves.'
Long, hard days later, Legolas could still hear the disappointment in the wizard's rumbling voice as he spoke of the end of those happier times. Unbidden, a longing awoke in his heart; how he yearned to feel happiness again.
Celeborn's expression became serious and the gravity in his face chilled the younger Elf standing before him. 'I begin to understand,' he said. Then, with a sympathetic smile, he shook his head. 'But I cannot help you. I do not recall what ended the friendship and I do not know what is needed for it to grow once again. A dwarf's presence in these woods is a start, but if my own misjudgments are an indication, the end is still very far off.
'I can only wish you luck, Son of Thranduil, and leave you with these words: What you feel Gandalf wished of you has not been tried for many years, perhaps not even within your lifetime. Keep that perspective, for what you begin, others may finish.' He leveled his eyes with Legolas'. 'If you cannot make a tree,' he said, 'then simply plant the seeds.'
Gimli sat in the shadow of the woods, sharpening the blade of his dwarf-axe, though it did not need it. The light from the pavilion glowed only dimly in his direction, swallowed by the silvery darkness of the trees.
The heart-aching music of the Elves continued all around him, filling his head, and he was happy the music was light, almost reverential, rather than dark and somber. He was unsure his heart could have taken it if it were otherwise. As it was he knew the full beauty of the song wasn't reaching him; couldn't reach him in this state of mind.
Moments later, footsteps approached, crunching in the fallen leaves, and Aragorn crouched down before him. 'Master Gimli,' he said, 'you do not sit with the others. They speak of Gandalf now. It might do your sadness good to speak of happy memories.'
'Do not trouble yourself,' Gimli refused, his attentions focused solely on the care of his weapon. 'You have far more pressing concerns now, Aragorn. I will return in time.'
Not heeding him, the Ranger lowered himself to the ground and leaned back, sharing the tree. 'Though we would all wish it otherwise,' said Aragorn, 'it seems I am now the leader of this company. That makes all those in it – including you – my concern. I need you strong, Gimli. I need you unburdened.'
Gimli laughed hollowly. 'I fear you ask too much,' he said.
'I am sure I do,' Aragorn uttered. 'These times are most unfair in their demands, but we must all endeavor to be…more than we are.' He smiled faintly. 'If you do not find solace in speaking with your fellows, will you speak with me?'
No, Gimli thought to answer. He wanted to sit quietly with his axe and let his grief and worries wash over him, or to climb another towering staircase and see the kindness of Galadriel's eyes again, or to wander about and frighten a few Elves by the sudden appearance of a dwarf. He wanted to do many things, but he did not want to talk.
Nor did he want to callously dismiss their new leader. 'Perhaps I should be less solitary,' he conceded.
'Perhaps,' Aragorn mused, seeming uncertain. 'Though we all knew it to be a possibility, we did not expect this. I, myself, feel as though I would like to stay years within these borders, but our task will not allow it. Time and the Enemy press on and so we must do the same. We must each of us find the quickest way to drive grief from our minds and bodies and return to the quest.'
'I agree,' said Gimli, 'but my mind is a terrible companion sometimes, Aragorn. It suggests ridiculous solutions to serious problems.'
The Dwarf realized he was close to exposing the ludicrous notions that the strain of the journey and the company's loss had put into his mind. The only path Gimli saw before him to achieve some sense of purpose and closure was an unpleasant one. He did not want to journey down it. In fact, at that exact moment, he would have rather walked blindfolded and naked into Mordor.
'And like us all, I do not suppose yours is such that merely wishing to reach the solution is enough?' Aragorn chuckled.
'No, the thought is not what counts, unfortunately,' Gimli replied, 'though perhaps that is in my favor, for I do not wish to do it at all. If my thoughts counted, I might be facing a very difficult task, indeed.' He feigned a bit of laughter for the sake of Aragorn.
'It has seemed to me that our actions alone speak for us on this journey,' the swordsman said. 'I would not imagine your personal quest to be any different.'
'This place has an odd affect on a dwarf, I think,' Gimli said, his eyes drifting to their ethereal surroundings. 'It has me thinking that the Lady of this land was not what I had expected and so others might be as well.'
'By your musings, I would guess your mind dwells upon Gandalf's words at Moria,' Aragorn said.
'Indeed, it does,' said Gimli, shocked, 'but I am surprised you remember. It was such an idle comment and addressed only to the Elf and I.'
'No words of Gandalf were idle and those to whom he speaks remember what he says, if they have sense,' Aragorn explained, 'as I know both you and Legolas do.
'I can tell you how it is to be among the Elves,' he continued with a sigh that seemed to press upon Gimli's heart, 'but it would likely be useless for I imagine being a dwarf among Elves is something quite different. I am uncertain how to lead this company and if that succeeds, how to lead the race of Men, so I cannot begin to know how to repair the divide between your two peoples.'
With his every word, Gimli felt as though another parcel were being added to his pack, weighing him down. 'I can only say this, Gimli: It is in both of you to heal a great rift, but know that we all of us strive for an end we may never see.'
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Microsoft Surface review
Officially announced alongside Windows 8 , the Microsoft Surface is set to be the lead device for Microsoft's new OS, along with the likes of the Asus Vivo RT and the Samsung Ativ Tab.
We managed to get our mitts on a demo sample to give it the quick once-over - we'll bring you more details as soon as we have a finished model in our possession.
Microsoft Surface: Build
The Surface uses an alloy known as VaporMg which makes it three times lighter than aluminium but also manages to retain all the strength. This definitely came across in the short time we were able to hold it. In fact it's probably one of the nicest materials we'eve ever seen on a tablet, that said we have no idea how well it'll survive scratches and scuffs so hold on for the full review to find out.
A fingerprint-resistant coating helps keep it looking flawless while the matte effect adds a real premium feel to the Surface. Of course the Surface also has a built-in Kickstand, something which at first glance seems very risky.
We were quickly proven wrong however, the action is sturdy and despite numerous attempts it is frankly idiot-proof. OK, it's not the magic bullet of the tablet world but it's certainly a solution to the problem of wanting a keyboard as well.
Microsoft Surface: Screen
It's not Full-HD. Right, now we've got that out of the way we can focus on the positives. The 10.1-inch display boasts a resolution of 1366x768, add to that ClearType HD Display technology and we honestly couldn't see individual pixels on the display.
Text looks crisp and defined while colours are bright and pure. While it may not have the Retina-quality display of the new iPad and iPhone 5, it still packs a punch.
Microsoft Surface: Keyboard
While the Surface gives you a onscreen keyboard we'd actually recommend you go with one of the Covers as your main input for text, in particular the Touch Cover, wafer-thin (at just 3.25mm) and much more practical than either the screen keyboard or the more bulky Type Cover.
Microsoft Surface: Windows 8
With the current Surface you get Windows 8 RT, a version of the Windows 8 operating system which has been optomised for ARM tablets. It also gives you a more tablet-friendly streamlined version of Windows 8.
You won't be able to install programs that run on previous Windows editions or indeed the non-ARM normal Windows 8, instead however you get full access to the Windows Store and all the games and apps that are available.
You'll also get Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview, which despite the ridiculous name gives you a touch-friendly suite of Office all for free.
Microsoft Surface: Performance
The Surface is no sloth. Under the hood is a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor along with 2GB of RAM which we found was more than ample with the Surface breezing through.
Microsoft Surface: Verdict
While we only got a brief spell with Microsoft's flagship tablet it's clear that there is definitely a market for the Surface. By staying touch-focused the Surface looks to be a brilliant tablet, however by adding a truly usable keyboard cover you can then switch and use the keyboard and mouse for the only apps that matter in that regard, Office.
We'll let you know more as soon as we get a proper looks at a full review sample at T3 Towers.
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When the iPad launched in 2010, Google and its army of Android–powered tablets all squared up to the revolutionary device and most of them came up short.
Since then devices like the Google Nexus 7 and Asus Transformer Prime have gone some way to provide a threat to the iPad and iPad Mini and now the Windows 8-toting Microsoft Surface, with its own keyboard, has entered the fray.
Microsoft claims the Surface is the answer to all your mobile computing needs, which is some billing. Does it live up to the hype? Is it a tablet killer or a laptop killer? Here's what we made of the Surface.
Microsoft Surface: Build
If you're expecting the sleek aluminium curves of the iPad, you're going to be disappointed. The Surface tablet comes in a dark titanium matte black-style shade and has a far more industrial look and feel, but does look built to last and able to withstand more than a few knocks.
Using a VaporMg alloy which is three times lighter than aluminium is a good thing because we would hate to think how much heavier it could be than the 676g it already weighs compared to the iPad 4 Wi-Fi (652g) and Google Nexus 10 (603g). At 9.4mm thick it's as slim as the fourth generation iPad, but not as slender as the Nexus 10 (8.9mm).
The corners of the tablet are curved making it more comfortable to hold in landscape mode for prolonged times but it doesn't detract from what is a noticeable weightier device in the hand than its closest tablet rivals.
There's a the volume rocker on the left edge of the device just below the 3.5mm headphone jack with the on/off button on the top and on the right side a USB 2.0 port Micro HDMI port and the charging port which has a similar magnetic mechanism as the keyboard docking port but is far more fidgety to plug in.
There's the kickstand which hides the handy MicroSD card slot which is great, but we do have to take issue with the fixed angle build having preferred to arch the screen a little further when in use.
Then there's the Touch and Type keyboard covers which snap into the magnetic clasp satisfyingly to turn tablet into laptop. Well, we say laptop, but only if you're working on a flat surface, because the design is not very helpful to those who like to lie down and type on the sofa or in bed or even on your knees, as you can do with something like the Asus Transformer Infinity or Prime which rather negates the idea of it truly working like a laptop.
The keyboards themselves offer very different experiences for typing. The Touch keyboard is guaranteed to divide people as to its ability to write emails and documents quicker than on a traditional keyboard. At a wafer-thin 3.25mm, we found that if you jump from keys to quickly you can easily miss out letters which can be frustrating but if you are willing to put the time we could see the benefits.
The Type Cover is a more traditional keyboard experience and while it's not in the same league as the Asus Transformer Infinity keyboard dock, it should serve you well in the typing department.
Microsoft Surface: Screen
Going bigger than the iPad and most Android tablets, the Surface sports a 10.6-inch 16:9 ratio ClearType HD resolution display which means no, it's not full HD.
The 1366x768 pixel resolution and 148ppi is not quite in the realms of the iPad 4 (2048x1536 and 264ppi) and the Nexus 10 (2560x1600 and 300ppi) but it still ensures impressive levels of clarity for video and font even if it lacks the vibrancy and colour of Samsung tablet screens (such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1).
It's still a great place to watch movies, browse the web, and accommodate the clean looking Windows 8 user interface. Scratch resistant glass should add further durability to an already well built and strong device.
Microsoft Surface: Camera
Don't expect to leave the smartphone in the pocket when you go sightseeing as the paltry 1.2-Megapixel rear- facing camera with 720p HD video shooting doesn't deliver photos and video you'd be in a rush to share on Facebook. While the snaps we took absorbed decent levels of light, images showed a considerable amount of noise.
The same can be said of the 1.2-Megapixel front-facing camera but with 720 HD capabilities does do a decent job when we put it to the test with a few Skype video conversations. One thing we really liked was the angled design of the tablet which means you can have a clear view of the screen and scene to ensure you get exactly what you want to capture in the photo.
Microsoft Surface: Sound
In landscape mode, the two stereo speakers are positioned at the top side edges of the tablet keeping them well away from being cupped and muffled by your hands as can be the case with some Android tablets we've recently tested.
It produces some of the more impressive audio we have heard on a tablet device but is by no means ground-breaking. You can expect a clear, warm sound that makes it particularly impressive when watching movies on the Surface.
Microsoft Surface: Windows 8
We've already run the rule over Windows 8, and with the Surface you can expect Windows 8 RT which is a version of the new operating system that is tailored and streamlined specifically for tablets.
What you can expect is the beautiful tiled Windows 8 interface as you glide around Bing-powered apps, IE 10, Xbox Music and Video content and access unified email accounts amongt other things. What you'll also be able to do is access a traditional Windows desktop which, for those who regard the more touchscreen-orientated version of the OS too much of a transition, can still offer that familiar Windows 7 feeling.
One of the major pluses is that Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview is pre-installed, however having to flick back to the desktop mode to use it does create a bit of a confusing user experience.
One of the Windows 8 features that we absolutely loved was the ability to snap apps to the side of the screen to create a multitasking environment where you can truly have your eyes on two apps on the same screen. Thankfully this supports all native apps and those available through the Store and executes multitasking more impressively. than the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
Microsoft Surface: Apps
For a device that relies on its app content, it was disappointing to see how bare the Microsoft Store was for the device at launch. You'll spot some familiar top line apps like Skype and Xbox SmartGlass plus games like Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja, but it doesn't take too long to notice that even the Chrome OS Store has a better app showing.
Add in the inability to install Windows 7 apps on Windows 8 RT and it makes it even more of an issue.
Microsoft Surface: Performance
A Wi-Fi only device with Bluetooth 4.0 support, the Surface is powered by a Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor with 2GB of RAM to take care of multitasking and bring it in line with top end Android tablets like the Transformer Pad Infinity and Nexus 7. This ensures that navigating around the tiled interface is lag-free and browsing in IE 10 is pretty speedy with minimal page loading times.
The biggest problem we were faced with was loading times. Launching pre-installed apps, games and apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store would hang for almost 10+ seconds before loading or syncing and that was evident throughout our testing on Wi-Fi connections at work and at home.
We thought this was an isolated issue but having found others having the same problem with the Surface it seems like there is something under the hood that is not quite working to order.
On the storage front you have a choice of 32GB or 64GB versions of the Surface RT which unlike the iPad has expandable storage options via USB and MicroSDXC. It has since been revealed that the 32GB Surface has only 16GB of the room available which is a significant drop in on board storage and pushes more reliance on using SkyDrive cloud storage.
Microsoft Surface: Battery
Microsoft claims that the 31.5-watt-hour battery should deliver 10 hours of battery time which is much the same as the fourth gen iPad promises with its 43.5-watt-hour battery.
Thanks to the quadcore power and not so power-sapping display we managed roughly 9.5-10 hours browsing the web, downloading apps, playing games, watching movies and putting the multitasking features to the test with media rich applications.
Microsoft Surface: Verdict
Is the Microsoft Surface an iPad killer? The answer is that they are two very different beasts. The iPad is a sleek multimedia device that has the app capacity and power that can make it as work-friendly as it is amazing for watching films, reading magazines and playing games.
The Microsoft Surface has the impressive keyboard cases, the expandable support, slick Windows 8 UI, and the multitasking prowess that is really a unique tablet feature. However, it's let down by some worrying performance issues, a disappointing screen, threadbare Microsoft app Store, the huge storage space Windows 8 RT takes up and we really think the restrictive design of the Surface only being made for flat surfaces and not lap use is a massive oversight.
Full Microsoft Office support is the jewel in the crown of the Surface which along with the keyboard makes it a great tool for productivity, but whether that is enough along with the other notable features to warrant recommending over the iPad or the Asus Transformer Infinity we are not so sure. If you are truly sold on the idea of the Surface, we suggest waiting on the second generation version.
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