So, conversely, anybody who says anything positive about Apple or Steve Jobs is a clueless fanboy?/. would be a lot cooler without the dick-measuring contests.
Hmmm...I wonder if that's why Apple puts the power button right there on the keyboard. You know, it's almost like they talked to these inexperienced computer users and tried to figure out how to design a system that's easier for them to use...
By "they", you seem to imply "more than one model". The post I was replying to said "They support compact-flash on most Sony devices now" which is absolutely not true.
I think SMS and thumboards suck out loud almost as much as T9 text input, but a lot of people seem to like them. But I don't need a phone that explicitly doesn't use those features, because I simply don't need to use them.
And your contention about smartphones seems ill-founded. The newer PalmOS based phones I've played with are superb.
People (who are not you) find it convenient to use their iPods to store contacts and calendar info. Why should Apple not allow them to use these features because they offend your aesthetic sensibilities?
The features work, and they don't detract from your experience using the device, whether you use them or not. So what's the problem?
I've never understood why people want LESS features. (assuming the same cost, which is what we're assuming when we're talking about software features) "Why can't I get a phone that's just a phone?" Well, because once you've got a display and a battery and a processor, it's a no-brainer to use some of those facilities to do a few other things that will make the device more attractive to (sane) customers.
Ah, so one Sony camera that costs $1500 has a CF slot (because any pro-sumer camera that can't support a MicroDrive would be laughed off the market), and I'm supposed to be led to believe that "most" Sony cameras have a CF slot.
Who's retarded? Sounds like you're the one with a pretty dicey logical construction there, short bus boy.
Thing is, among people interested in politics, there's not a disproportionate showing of nerds.
Among comic book people, there is a disproportionate showing of nerds.
So, there you go.
And nobody fits the standard nerd stereotype. That's because it's a stereotype, and has as much significance to who I am and what I believe as, say, my shoe size.
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So, because some people are zealots, everybody who likes Apple must be clueless fanboys?
Still not following you. And what exactly am I supposed to "look up"? Did Steve steal some lunch money from Woz 30 years ago?
"Drivers". How quaint!
And you need another fashionable Prada bag for the card catalog you're schlepping around to keep track of what songs are on what disc.
And looking like a homeless person every time you try to find a certain track.
*mutters to self while flipping through card catalog* need to listen to oingo boingo or i'm going to burn down the building...
Thanks. I prefer the iPod.
Did you also get a luggage cart to drag it around with?
Guess those big thigh pockets on cargo pants are good for something after all...you can almost fit a NEUROS in there. Almost.
So, conversely, anybody who says anything positive about Apple or Steve Jobs is a clueless fanboy? /. would be a lot cooler without the dick-measuring contests.
Otto Daimler?
And only cost, what? $1000?
Great piece of hardware. Craptacular price point.
I wonder if it's because around here, there are more people than you and The Slashdot Guy.
Astounding. People in a community that have different priorities. I should get a patent on that.
And, now I'm just guessing here, but they'll probably boot from floppy just fine.
Of course, if the computer's drive is formatted with NTFS, you're still fooked, but hey whatever.
Me? I haven't used floppies on my home computer since 1998. Somehow, I've muddled through.
And none of the original iMacs I've seen had an external drive, and my penis is bigger than yours, so my anecdote wins.
Nyaaah.
Hmmm...I wonder if that's why Apple puts the power button right there on the keyboard. You know, it's almost like they talked to these inexperienced computer users and tried to figure out how to design a system that's easier for them to use...
Astounding possibility, that.
By "they", you seem to imply "more than one model". The post I was replying to said "They support compact-flash on most Sony devices now" which is absolutely not true.
Ford owns a controlling stake in Mazda. Mazdas are not manufactured in the United States.
Any other nits to pick?
I think SMS and thumboards suck out loud almost as much as T9 text input, but a lot of people seem to like them. But I don't need a phone that explicitly doesn't use those features, because I simply don't need to use them.
And your contention about smartphones seems ill-founded. The newer PalmOS based phones I've played with are superb.
People (who are not you) find it convenient to use their iPods to store contacts and calendar info. Why should Apple not allow them to use these features because they offend your aesthetic sensibilities?
The features work, and they don't detract from your experience using the device, whether you use them or not. So what's the problem?
Don't know what your beef is with iTunes, but you can also use ephPod, which lots of people seem to like.
Me, I find that iTunes has made it infinitely easier to catalog and organize my collection. But hey...whatever floats your boat.
You mean like BMW's vastly maligned iDrive that's designed by...wait for it...Microsoft?
Uh, maybe because they're burned into a ROM?
I've never understood why people want LESS features. (assuming the same cost, which is what we're assuming when we're talking about software features) "Why can't I get a phone that's just a phone?" Well, because once you've got a display and a battery and a processor, it's a no-brainer to use some of those facilities to do a few other things that will make the device more attractive to (sane) customers.
Ah, so one Sony camera that costs $1500 has a CF slot (because any pro-sumer camera that can't support a MicroDrive would be laughed off the market), and I'm supposed to be led to believe that "most" Sony cameras have a CF slot.
Who's retarded? Sounds like you're the one with a pretty dicey logical construction there, short bus boy.
Thing is, among people interested in politics, there's not a disproportionate showing of nerds.
Among comic book people, there is a disproportionate showing of nerds.
So, there you go.
And nobody fits the standard nerd stereotype. That's because it's a stereotype, and has as much significance to who I am and what I believe as, say, my shoe size.
Uh, really? Like which ones? I've never seen a Sony device that supports CF.
Well, you've totally allayed my fears! I'm going to rush right out and buy one of these nifty gizmos!
Uh, wait. No I won't.
Okay. First check with France, because they're in a bad way. Then remember that it's a joke. C'mere. I'll give you a hug and a scone.
Dude. Show me on the doll where they touched you.
Do let's not. Boy, I waited all movie for that to get good. And it didn't.
Bunch of girls off themselves. Nobody's sure why. Isn't it angsty?
Yeah, just like The Matrix, only with more chrome and less plot.
John Woo should have directed it, and then I'd have known to steer clear. Fuckin' pigeons.