Just a random dilemma I’ve been thinking about this past week.
There are 3 things I can buy with around 11,000 pesos. Sure, I can just buy all 3 at the drop of a hat, but that would take the fun out of this thought experiment. :p
Month: August 2011
Don’t upgrade your drinks!
When I was in high school, buying a large Coke from McDonald’s was the most cost-effective way to get your soda fix. Sure, about a third of the cup would be ice, it’s better than shelling out 20 for a 12oz can from a vending machine.
Nowadays, however, it seems that most restaurants get their profit from their drinks, with Jolibee and McDonald’s being the worst offenders:
- 7/11 Big Gulp (22oz) – PhP 25
- Big soda (16oz) at Sbarro – PhP 28
- Coke Light 500ml PET (17oz) at Mini Stop – PhP 30
- Coke Light 1.5l PET (~51oz) at Mini Stop – PhP 43
- Large soda (16oz) at Jolibee and McDonald’s – PhP 45 ಠ_ಠ
Think about it next time you order fast food.
Development PC build for August 2011
Since I’ve been too busy recently to think thoughtful articles, I just thought “What the hell…” and came up with this one.
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Last time I looked at computer parts was two years ago. Since then, a lot of things have changed in the market.
Basically, it’s just Moore’s Law: prices go down, performance goes up.
Thinking up of a gaming rig, however, isn’t that all exciting. There are literally hundreds of websites out there with people discussing (and debating) which combination of parts will give you the best gaming experience on the PC.
So to shake things up, I’ve decided to think of a PC build for software developers. Of course, if you’re developing for iOS, this article isn’t for you. But for the rest of us, having a good set of parts can really make a difference, especially since you’re going to be working in front of that machine for 40+ hours a week.