Nokia 5800 XpressMusic is a smartphone and portable entertainment device by Nokia. It was introduced on October 2, 2008 and released on November 27, 2008. Code-named “Tube”, it is the first touchscreen-equipped S60 device by Nokia. The version being s60v5. It’s part of the XpressMusic series of phones, which emphasizes […]
Games
Kontrol Freek FPS Freek review
The FPS Freek by Kontrol Freek is a small attachment for the Xbox 360 or PS3 controller that helps players aim more precisely in first person shooters or FPS games. There’s a Speed attachment too for racing games. The FPS Freek snaps on to the top of the controller sticks […]
Ireland
Last Friday we stayed in a West Cork B&B
This weekend we stayed in “Aisling Heights”, a B&B in Clonakilty, County Cork while attending my cousins wedding in the area. It was my first time in a long time staying in a B&B but I think I may be back because it was a great place to stay. After […]
Movies
Terminator Salvation Review
So, the reviews are mixed but mostly bad but don’t let them put you off. I went to see Terminator Salvation last night and, maybe because of my low expectations, I enjoyed the movie! The movie won’t strain your brain cells, it’s a pure action film with huge robots, explosions, […]
Games , Wii
Metal Slug Anthology
The Metal Slug series of games is over 10 years old now but I only came across them for the first time last year through MAME, the arcade emulator. The games are run and gun shoot em ups with great hand drawn graphics, and frenetic gameplay. You can read about […]
Food , reviews
Stix Bar in Beaconsfield
For lunch today we went to Stix in Beaconsfield. It’s a lovely restaurant in a picturesque area outside London, with a car park right next to it. Before I go any further, the owners are related to Matt so I could be accused of being biased. Still we had a […]
Food , When-in-Ireland
Dinner in Aroma
Just a quick note at the end of the night. My sister took care of Adam (thank you so much Mairead!) while Jacinta and I went out for a fabulous meal in Aroma on Emmett Place in Cork. It’s a Thai/Chinese/Malaysian restaurant and I’ve never been disappointed when I eat […]