About

Gizunk is a technology based blog, created in January 2010, with a goal to bring our community the latest in tech news and tips – all whilst bringing a smile to your face.

Editors

Ben Norman

Responsible for the sorry state of this website, king of all things code related and the Chief Editor/Big Cheese/Boss Man of Gizunk.

Bio:

I’m currently studying Electronics and Electrical Engineering at Edinburgh University living by the sea with my girlfriend Rach. Love all racket sports, running when my knee decides to work, playing the sax and pretty much anything with electricity running through it.

Setup:

Portable -

Currently rocking a Nokia E71 for the QWERTY, ZuneHD for media and a Cannon Digital IXUS 860IS.

Audio -

A pair of very old but amazing Spendor BC1 speakers hooked up to a Logitech Squeezebox Duet.

Computing -

Inspiron 9400 with an external screen (Win 7), a Media Server (Windows Home Server), Logitech MX Revolution Mouse, and a Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam.

Gaming

Xbox360, Logitech Z5500 5.1 Surround Sound, 32″ Samsung TV and a comfy sofa.

Gamertag: N0RMAN0

Words he uses far too often:

Epic, Legend, Beastly, Mammoth, Sneaking.

Euan Cowieson

Responsible for monkey training, game insights and general Tech thoughts. Ironically named ‘Second in Command’, considering lack of influence! (I jest, I jest!) Resident obscure iPhone App aficionado.

Bio:

Currently working full time in a Bar/Restaurant in Edinburgh (oh joy of joys! /s ). Previously studying Physics and Astronomy at Edinburgh University, currently taking time out with the idea of finding a ‘real’ job in what is laughingly called IT. Full time cynic, but more importantly also an accomplished guitar player and teacher.

Setup:

Portable -

Currently using an iPhone 3G(s) (White, 32GB). Need I say more? Oh, and a Casio Edifice EQW-500DBE Watch.

Audio -

(Music) Dual-stereo output on a Logitech Z5500 5.1 system. Routed from a server based iTunes library and an AirPort Express, controlled by the iPhone ‘Remote‘ application. Oh, and of course a Roberts DAB Radio for that Sunday afternoon BBC Radio 3.

Computing -

Inspiron 6400 (awaiting imminent replacement pending funds!)(Win7), iPad 3G 32gb, self built Media Server with a few Terabytes of storage (running Windows Home Server), Logitech MX mouse.

Gaming

Xbox360, Logitech Z5500 5.1 Surround Sound, 32″ Samsung LCD TV, 2 cunningly positioned Poäng armchairs, a Futon and a beanbag (all placed around a rather cheeky coffee table)

Gamertag: BE77Y

Words he uses far too often:

Epic, Colossal, Cheeky, Lolololololol.

Rob Golding

Rob Golding

Gaming guru and comic genius.

Bio:

Like the boss I am also studying Electrical Engineering and Electronics at Edinburgh University, though often I forget that’s what I’m supposed to be doing. I enjoy gaming, some causal martial arts, travelling and of course socialising with chums. I also enjoy kissing girls

Setup:

Portable -

Just got my hands on an iphone 3gs 16 gig, to replace my old Nokia 5800. Other than that my wit and cunning.

Audio -

A cheap pair of Logitech speakers. I’m not really a sound man, so long as there’s a sub woofer I’m satisfied.

Computing -

2GHz Dual core, 3G RAM tower, with a beast of a graphics card. 24” HD LG Screen and a 19” widescreen acer screen to go with it.

Gaming

PS3, PS2, Nintendo 64, and a Game Boy advance somewhere, as well as two partly owned Xbox 360s and a couple of monumental CRTs to go with them in the living room. That and a few flatmates.

Gamertag: NightMonkey250

Words he uses far too often:

Dominate, destroy, monumental, trawl, beast – as a verb adjective and a noun.