Because they're selling like hotcakes at the price point they're at already. Why undercut themselves? I'm sure they've spent quite a bit of time studying the market, and considering their earnings last quarter (61 million profit, much higher than expected) you probably shouldn't expect a price drop anytime soon.
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"My only complaint was that they were a bit loud and my left ear is still ringing seven days later)."
Word to the wise - after years and years of attending loud concerts, I and many of my friends are developing tinnitus. Think of experiencing the persistent ringing in your ears all the time.
It's not that you're getting old...it's that concerts are ridiculously (or is that rediculously?) loud and it's a great idea to wear earplugs to protect your hearing from long term damage.
And you might look like a dork, but just think about that guy from Mission of Burma who has to wear OSHA approved ear mufflers whenever he plays. You don't want to grow up to be like him.
I picked up on a bunch of those and posted them to my blog too. I wonder if this will eventually filter down to the people that don't pay attention otherwise? I've been noticing that a few more people know what Mozilla is lately, even if they're not using it...yet.
Don't forget the new Jaguar Hot Rod Intra-Oral Camera. No joke, they actually make this - using recycled Jaguar parts. I think they had a lot of the cases left over in the factory.
All of the items on your list are just a complicated way of saying it's easier to just buy windows.
They don't know anything else (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They're afraid of trying out something new (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They're uncomfortable if they're not with what they know best (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They fear losing data in the change (It's easier to stick with what they know)
Everyone else is sending them Microsoft-specific files and they fear losing compatibility (e.g. Mac Office vs Doze Office, all those cute IE plugins) (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They fear losing application availability, since so much software is Windows-only or works best with Windows (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They fear losing hardware compatibility because their hardware or hardware they want is Windows-only (It's easier to stick with what they know)
The people who give them tech advice only know Windows (It's easier to stick with what they know)
That's what the businesses use, so that's what others taught them (schools, home) (It's easier to stick with what they know)
That is what their business uses, so they want to stay fluent or that's what the company told them to buy (it sometimes happens that the company gives you money to buy a PC, with such strings attached) (It's easier to stick with what they know)
They can't find a good, reliable PC with another OS (e.g. it's not a Trusted Name Brand they're familiar with or they can't find a PC that suits their needs and runs something else. (It's easier to stick with what they know)
Unless you happen to take a walk another block down the street to the BMW (read: Apple) dealership.
Alternately, you might know somebody smart in the neighborhood that likes to tinker, and they can build you a Go-Kart (read: Linux).
Nobody forces anyone to buy or use a Windows computer. They do it because they're cheap and easy. Some people want cheaper, and some people want easier. Luckily those alternatives exist.
I've used it recently. It does work, although I found it picky in regards to tuner cards, and as far as I could tell, it only streams in Windows Media format.
If you have a Hauppage card and don't mind Windows Media, I think Snapstream will do exactly what you're looking for.
You can still create a standalone PowerPoint Presentation - it's called a Power Point Show (.pps). The file can run as a stand alone presentation. You can also save your slides in HTML format, JPG, GIF and other graphics formats.
Most of the other office apps have standalone viewers, as well. You don't need to have MS Word installed to read a Word document, just the free viewer application.
I thought that the word on the street regarding Xbox Next was that it *wouldn't* be backwards compatible. New processor architecture, new graphics chipset (NVidia owning the IP to the original graphics chisp) would make including backwards comp. in the hwardware or software pretty difficult.
I'm a fan of the new Mario Golf game for the Cube. It really can be as simple as using the analog stick to aim the shot, and hitting the green button twice to hit the ball.
Of course, there are some pretty advanced dynamics going on and you can get fairly complicated with the control scheme...selecting the club, controlling top spin or back spin, hooking the ball to get around trees. It's the sort of game that can draw you in for hours.
I wholeheartedly recommend Jane Jacobs' Death and Live of Great American Cities if sustainable urbanism is a topic you're at all interested in. The book itself and the story of Ms. Jacobs in NYC in the 60's are both great subjects.
Oooh oooh! I have $400,000 and would LOVE a luxury condo.
Too bad I live in New York City, where the AVERAGE apartment price just topped a cool million. : (
That's Manhattan, at least, where all the good jobs are. Brooklyn and the other outer boros are more reasonable (that 400K condo is within the realm of feasability, even if it's not exactly realistic or likely)
It depends on the roaster, to some extent. I have done some roasting in a popcorn popper, which blew smoke all over the place. The smell could best be likened to burning grass or leaves, mixed with a heavy, oily smoke.
I wised up and bought the Zach and Dani's roaster, which has a built in catalytic converter. While still not the the greatest smell in the world, it's much less noticeable and a fan in the window pretty much gets rid of any unpleasantness.
Also, I shouldn't have said that it's an "order of magnitude" better than the Silvia...I guess that should be reserved for a two group LaMarzocco. It's really just the next step up in the ongoing quest for the perfect espresso. The grinder and the beans are obviously just as important.
Yeah, the Livia was at the high end of the spectrum when I was researching new machines. Luckily, I didn't spend $900 + on the Tea (got a sweet deal at around $750) and it is a heat exchanger so I can pour a shot and steam at the same time without switching temps. (I guess the description doesn't mention that) I can also pour the 4 - 6 oz. of hot water for an Americano without drastically affecting the boiler temperature. All around, it's a sweet machine.
The final bonus was that I found an online plumbing kit for about $70 that allowed me to connect the machine to my water line with minimal fuss and now I never have to worry about refilling the reservoir or running dry.
The man has his facts straight. The only thing you forgot to mention is the need for a kick ass grinder to go along with Silvia, or else she'll be spitting and coughing bug juice instead of espresso. I bought a machine an order of magnatude better (the Isomac Tea) and practically won't leave the house anymore.
A particularly interesting and funny story about one dude who discovered how to make real coffee is Espresso My Espresso.
Black Cat is probably the best espresso blend on the planet, IMHO. Too bad it's close to $15 a lb, after shipping. I stopped in the store last time I was in Chicago, and had the second best espresso of my life. The best was in my home, using home roasted beans from Sweet Marias, but that's been pretty tough to duplicate.
I own and play the newer 3D versions of all the major NES franchises, starting w/ Mario 64, then playing Ocarina, Metroid Prime, Wind Waker and Mario Sunshine. They're all great games, but it has to be said that they're completely different than the originals. Not that that's a good thing or a bad thing...they're very good in they're own right. But I do often find myself loading up ZSNES and busting out Super Metroid or Super Mario World or Link to the Past. For some reason, I'll never stop playing those games, even with all the new whiz bang 3-D versions out there. I even bought them all for GBA...
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I have no idea what TANSTAAFL means. Where's my handy Slashdot acronym dictionary when I need it?
Because they're selling like hotcakes at the price point they're at already. Why undercut themselves? I'm sure they've spent quite a bit of time studying the market, and considering their earnings last quarter (61 million profit, much higher than expected) you probably shouldn't expect a price drop anytime soon.
If you're looking for a cheap iPod, check eBay.
damn....I hate it when I forget to close tags.
"My only complaint was that they were a bit loud and my left ear is still ringing seven days later)."
Word to the wise - after years and years of attending loud concerts, I and many of my friends are developing tinnitus. Think of experiencing the persistent ringing in your ears all the time.
It's not that you're getting old...it's that concerts are ridiculously (or is that rediculously?) loud and it's a great idea to wear earplugs to protect your hearing from long term damage.
And you might look like a dork, but just think about that guy from Mission of Burma who has to wear OSHA approved ear mufflers whenever he plays. You don't want to grow up to be like him.
I picked up on a bunch of those and posted them to my blog too. I wonder if this will eventually filter down to the people that don't pay attention otherwise? I've been noticing that a few more people know what Mozilla is lately, even if they're not using it...yet.
Don't forget the new Jaguar Hot Rod Intra-Oral Camera. No joke, they actually make this - using recycled Jaguar parts. I think they had a lot of the cases left over in the factory.
Gotcha. Nope, I just meant that it's oh so much easier to stick with whatever everyone else is doing and not give it much thought.
Just a little critical thinking can go a long way.
Unless you happen to take a walk another block down the street to the BMW (read: Apple) dealership.
Alternately, you might know somebody smart in the neighborhood that likes to tinker, and they can build you a Go-Kart (read: Linux).
Nobody forces anyone to buy or use a Windows computer. They do it because they're cheap and easy. Some people want cheaper, and some people want easier. Luckily those alternatives exist.
I've used it recently. It does work, although I found it picky in regards to tuner cards, and as far as I could tell, it only streams in Windows Media format.
If you have a Hauppage card and don't mind Windows Media, I think Snapstream will do exactly what you're looking for.
Egad, it looks like you're right. Stupid Microsoft.
There is still a free viewer available, though. All of 2.5M, you could fit it on one of those mini cd's with your presentation and be pretty well off.
As long as the computer you're working on allows the execution of random files, that is.
You can still create a standalone PowerPoint Presentation - it's called a Power Point Show (.pps). The file can run as a stand alone presentation. You can also save your slides in HTML format, JPG, GIF and other graphics formats.
Most of the other office apps have standalone viewers, as well. You don't need to have MS Word installed to read a Word document, just the free viewer application.
I thought that the word on the street regarding Xbox Next was that it *wouldn't* be backwards compatible. New processor architecture, new graphics chipset (NVidia owning the IP to the original graphics chisp) would make including backwards comp. in the hwardware or software pretty difficult.
Did some news come out that I missed?
Ouch! And yes, as I checked the site (as Slashdotters are wont to do) I noticed the ticker going up...14 users...16 users...20 users...
I smell silicon burning somewhere...
I'm a fan of the new Mario Golf game for the Cube. It really can be as simple as using the analog stick to aim the shot, and hitting the green button twice to hit the ball.
Of course, there are some pretty advanced dynamics going on and you can get fairly complicated with the control scheme...selecting the club, controlling top spin or back spin, hooking the ball to get around trees. It's the sort of game that can draw you in for hours.
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I wholeheartedly recommend Jane Jacobs' Death and Live of Great American Cities if sustainable urbanism is a topic you're at all interested in. The book itself and the story of Ms. Jacobs in NYC in the 60's are both great subjects.
Interesting statistics. Care to elaborate? (I'm a bit of a budding economist myself).
Oooh oooh! I have $400,000 and would LOVE a luxury condo.
Too bad I live in New York City, where the AVERAGE apartment price just topped a cool million. : (
That's Manhattan, at least, where all the good jobs are. Brooklyn and the other outer boros are more reasonable (that 400K condo is within the realm of feasability, even if it's not exactly realistic or likely)
Thank jeebus for the subway!
It depends on the roaster, to some extent. I have done some roasting in a popcorn popper, which blew smoke all over the place. The smell could best be likened to burning grass or leaves, mixed with a heavy, oily smoke.
I wised up and bought the Zach and Dani's roaster, which has a built in catalytic converter. While still not the the greatest smell in the world, it's much less noticeable and a fan in the window pretty much gets rid of any unpleasantness.
Also, I shouldn't have said that it's an "order of magnitude" better than the Silvia...I guess that should be reserved for a two group LaMarzocco. It's really just the next step up in the ongoing quest for the perfect espresso. The grinder and the beans are obviously just as important.
Cheers.
Yeah, the Livia was at the high end of the spectrum when I was researching new machines. Luckily, I didn't spend $900 + on the Tea (got a sweet deal at around $750) and it is a heat exchanger so I can pour a shot and steam at the same time without switching temps. (I guess the description doesn't mention that) I can also pour the 4 - 6 oz. of hot water for an Americano without drastically affecting the boiler temperature. All around, it's a sweet machine.
The final bonus was that I found an online plumbing kit for about $70 that allowed me to connect the machine to my water line with minimal fuss and now I never have to worry about refilling the reservoir or running dry.
Enjoy the Silvia - also a great machine.
Dalton
The man has his facts straight. The only thing you forgot to mention is the need for a kick ass grinder to go along with Silvia, or else she'll be spitting and coughing bug juice instead of espresso. I bought a machine an order of magnatude better (the Isomac Tea) and practically won't leave the house anymore.
A particularly interesting and funny story about one dude who discovered how to make real coffee is Espresso My Espresso.
Black Cat is probably the best espresso blend on the planet, IMHO. Too bad it's close to $15 a lb, after shipping. I stopped in the store last time I was in Chicago, and had the second best espresso of my life. The best was in my home, using home roasted beans from Sweet Marias, but that's been pretty tough to duplicate.
I own and play the newer 3D versions of all the major NES franchises, starting w/ Mario 64, then playing Ocarina, Metroid Prime, Wind Waker and Mario Sunshine. They're all great games, but it has to be said that they're completely different than the originals. Not that that's a good thing or a bad thing...they're very good in they're own right. But I do often find myself loading up ZSNES and busting out Super Metroid or Super Mario World or Link to the Past. For some reason, I'll never stop playing those games, even with all the new whiz bang 3-D versions out there. I even bought them all for GBA...