yea upgrade your mac yourself and see what happens..most imacs these days ram and ssd are soldiered on and even cracking case to clean it..voids apple service plans.. tons of youtube videos on it
The Mac Pro, iMac Pro, and Mac Mini are user serviceable. The other models, not so much.
I bought Anker batteries for my (now Ancient) Thinkpad T42p and Macbook Pro 4,1. Prior to the purchases, I bought some cheep ones for the thinkpad and dropped (a lot of) money on the OEM replacement for the macbook and the Anker battery is actually better than Apple's.
This was over a year ago and half ago, and They're still in use.
The IBM PC opened the flood gates to our current standard of general purpose computing devices and it would be quite a divergence, now, for a Lenovo to hardwire their hardware to run only Windows. Not to give them any ideas...
Too late: Windows 8 "secure boot" is about to be rammed down our throats. Say good bye to "general purpose" computing.
One important difference is that in the credit card industry there are published rules that you must comply with called the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), or in the case of an application, Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). If TFA is accurate, then Google Wallet is not following the PCI guidelines.
Much Like the Pirate code, They're more like "Guidelines" than actual rules...
As a subscriber, I find that the DVD/Bluray Library is more comprehensive than the Streaming library. I base that on the my own experience of searching for movies and finding that they're only available on DVD. That said, I changed to the streaming only plan since I wanted to keep the price down. (from Streaming + 1 DVD). 7.99 for 1 DVD is absurd and I would be better served by Redbox.
I really wish that netflix would of announced that they were significantly expanding the Streaming library or at least getting new releases quicker. That would make the price hike tolerable in my opinion.
Digital Purchases have been with us some time now. You really can't get your mind around the convenience that offers?
Everyone brings up the worst case scenario of the company running the DRM server goes bust and you lose your purchases. It happens, Yes; it is a risk. But I would also argue that things like Valve's Steam for example, is DRM done right. And that Valve's model is what these companies should aspire to. With the ideal scenario being no DRM at all. Sadly, we don't live in an ideal world.
I know it might be a little premature to bring this up but, Nintendo has yet to explain how my digital Purchases from the Wii Shop Channel can be moved over to a Wii U. I'm somewhat annoyed that they tie the purchase to a machine and not an account. How this process is handled will be a (major) deciding factor of whether I buy the new console or not. The online capabilities and the available games will be the other factors.
No one is putting a gun to your head and telling you to use the App store, or else. You don't like it, don't use it. I have plenty of SW on my Mac that didn't come from the app store. And there's no reason to think that this will ever change.
The app store is just one more way to get software. If in the future, apple says mandates that *the only way* to get software for mac is through the app store then I'll agree w/ you that it's time to jump ship. Although, I highly doubt they would do that.
The phone manufacturers are carriers still have the final say on which features of the OS are actually shipped intact
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If I find Motorola's restrictions on a DROID 2 onerous, I could just buy Google's Nexus S instead. They're both Android phones and they'll both run the same apps.
Find me an iPhone that's sold without Apple's restrictions.
This comment completely ignores that the Droid 2 and Nexus S run on incompatible carrier networks (Verizon (CDMA) and T-Mobile (GSM) respectively in the U.S.) So it's not as simple as "if I don't like Device A then I'll switch to B."
Carrier Exclusivity of Android devices is still a problem that will probably never go away.
I'm sure that WP8 will be better than than WP7 but it will likely still be deficient in some way. Historically, Microsoft has a weird ability to start to get a product right at about it's third iteration. If this pattern holds, then I expect WP9 to be a success.
Here are my reasons for waiting; which to you, makes *me* a "superficial" prick that you don't want to associate with:
1. His (black) and hers (white) iphones. Having them in different colors means that we both won't accidentally take each others phones. (we don't like covers.) 2. I'd rather wait so I can purchase them together because I would rather only have to sign 1 new two year contract to get the subsidy, as opposed buying a black one now and having to re-up another 2yrs again whenever the white one shows up and I buy hers. (plus she'd be unhappy that I bought one for me and didn't get one for her.)
And where's the Ogg format? Why must I use iTunes to put music on it?
You don't; at least on Windows, See: Sharepod, Winamp, Foobar2000, Songbird.... Google (and even Bing) is your friend in regards to searching for alternatives.
The *music* is no longer DRM'd, but the product they own (even after you've paid for it) is even more locked down than it was.
If you have alternatives, why are you worried about this? Stop spreading BS for the sake of spreading BS and buy whatever makes you feel good.
What is a "casual gamer" anyway? I played through Zelda II when I was a kid. I could play Mega Man all the way through with my eyes closed. I only own a Wii now. Am I a "casual gamer"?
Fortunately for most users (those with phones that are rootable), there's a big development scene devoted to owning your device...
And there's my gripe with Android. Why should I have to root/ROM my phone to get it to my liking?
I want to jump on android but all I ask is that:
1. The phone should be stock. No carrier/mfr customizations & lock-downs. (I'm watching the G2.) 2. The phone can upgraded for at least a couple of major versions, provided the device can run it acceptably.
I still need to access my data and my devices freely without any bullshit or stupid hacks or hoops from Apple.
Can you cite one or more examples of this "bullshit"? I still don't understand your gripe.
The "easy Apple approach" is actually much more of a bother.
My data. Websites of my choosing. The occasional desire to print.
Printing. finally, a limitation. that's going to be addressed in 4.2. I can visit any website on my iphone. whether they work or or not is dependent on whether they use flash. In which case, if they do, then I leave and don't go back.
People will still need to do things that Apple won't allow.
What is it that you're looking to do that the iPad (and conversely, Apple) doesn't allow? Not trolling, I'm genuinely curious. I don't own an iPad, but I do have an iPhone. With the exception of tethering, which at&t disallows until they receive their pound of flesh, it does pretty much everything I would want a phone to do.
You make very good points. And I agree with you that you should vote with your dollars. Unfortunately, your comment doesn't address the reality of the market forces and competition between the big 4 telcos in the US.
The reality is: There is no competition.
1. Look at the txt messaging rates between the big four. They basically charge the same rate. when one raises their price, the others follow shortly thereafter.
2. Look at the ETF's for the (usually, 2 year) contracts you sign. they're all very high. so high in fact, that they don't really reflect the unsubsidized cost of the device which is the reason the ETF exists. And as with TXT mgs rate, when one raises it, the others follow.
3. Verizon I believe was the first to require a data plan if you wanted to get a smartphone. at&t later made that a requirement. (I'm not sure about T-moble and sprint but they probably have a similar mandate, if they're not working on on behind the scenes and haven't announced it yet.)
PAYG is not a solution for some, as the device you want to use may be not be "authorized" by carrier.
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yea upgrade your mac yourself and see what happens ..most imacs these days ram and ssd are soldiered on and even cracking case to clean it ..voids apple service plans .. tons of youtube videos on it
The Mac Pro, iMac Pro, and Mac Mini are user serviceable. The other models, not so much.
I bought Anker batteries for my (now Ancient) Thinkpad T42p and Macbook Pro 4,1. Prior to the purchases, I bought some cheep ones for the thinkpad and dropped (a lot of) money on the OEM replacement for the macbook and the Anker battery is actually better than Apple's.
This was over a year ago and half ago, and They're still in use.
The IBM PC opened the flood gates to our current standard of general purpose computing devices and it would be quite a divergence, now, for a Lenovo to hardwire their hardware to run only Windows. Not to give them any ideas...
Too late: Windows 8 "secure boot" is about to be rammed down our throats. Say good bye to "general purpose" computing.
And What OS & Applications would these PowerPC based Thinkpads run? Certainly not Windows 8 This sounds like a solution looking for a problem....
One important difference is that in the credit card industry there are published rules that you must comply with called the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), or in the case of an application, Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). If TFA is accurate, then Google Wallet is not following the PCI guidelines.
Much Like the Pirate code, They're more like "Guidelines" than actual rules...
Nah.
There's still value in solid media.
And you can you can have Lion on a physical disk if you want, by following these Instructions.
As a subscriber, I find that the DVD/Bluray Library is more comprehensive than the Streaming library. I base that on the my own experience of searching for movies and finding that they're only available on DVD. That said, I changed to the streaming only plan since I wanted to keep the price down. (from Streaming + 1 DVD). 7.99 for 1 DVD is absurd and I would be better served by Redbox.
I really wish that netflix would of announced that they were significantly expanding the Streaming library or at least getting new releases quicker. That would make the price hike tolerable in my opinion.
Digital Purchases have been with us some time now. You really can't get your mind around the convenience that offers?
Everyone brings up the worst case scenario of the company running the DRM server goes bust and you lose your purchases. It happens, Yes; it is a risk. But I would also argue that things like Valve's Steam for example, is DRM done right. And that Valve's model is what these companies should aspire to. With the ideal scenario being no DRM at all. Sadly, we don't live in an ideal world.
I know it might be a little premature to bring this up but, Nintendo has yet to explain how my digital Purchases from the Wii Shop Channel can be moved over to a Wii U. I'm somewhat annoyed that they tie the purchase to a machine and not an account. How this process is handled will be a (major) deciding factor of whether I buy the new console or not. The online capabilities and the available games will be the other factors.
You are unique and special, just like everyone else...
No one is putting a gun to your head and telling you to use the App store, or else. You don't like it, don't use it. I have plenty of SW on my Mac that didn't come from the app store. And there's no reason to think that this will ever change.
The app store is just one more way to get software. If in the future, apple says mandates that *the only way* to get software for mac is through the app store then I'll agree w/ you that it's time to jump ship. Although, I highly doubt they would do that.
I don't have a link from dslreports handy, but they got confirmation from at&t that that U-Verse will have a 250GB cap.
The phone manufacturers are carriers still have the final say on which features of the OS are actually shipped intact
...
If I find Motorola's restrictions on a DROID 2 onerous, I could just buy Google's Nexus S instead. They're both Android phones and they'll both run the same apps.
Find me an iPhone that's sold without Apple's restrictions.
This comment completely ignores that the Droid 2 and Nexus S run on incompatible carrier networks (Verizon (CDMA) and T-Mobile (GSM) respectively in the U.S.) So it's not as simple as "if I don't like Device A then I'll switch to B."
Carrier Exclusivity of Android devices is still a problem that will probably never go away.
Wouldn't that be the 9th iteration?
No. WP7 is version 7 in name only. It's actually a complete re-write making it version 1.
I'm sure that WP8 will be better than than WP7 but it will likely still be deficient in some way. Historically, Microsoft has a weird ability to start to get a product right at about it's third iteration. If this pattern holds, then I expect WP9 to be a success.
Here are my reasons for waiting; which to you, makes *me* a "superficial" prick that you don't want to associate with:
1. His (black) and hers (white) iphones. Having them in different colors means that we both won't accidentally take each others phones. (we don't like covers.)
2. I'd rather wait so I can purchase them together because I would rather only have to sign 1 new two year contract to get the subsidy, as opposed buying a black one now and having to re-up another 2yrs again whenever the white one shows up and I buy hers. (plus she'd be unhappy that I bought one for me and didn't get one for her.)
And where's the Ogg format? Why must I use iTunes to put music on it?
You don't; at least on Windows, See: Sharepod, Winamp, Foobar2000, Songbird.... Google (and even Bing) is your friend in regards to searching for alternatives.
The *music* is no longer DRM'd, but the product they own (even after you've paid for it) is even more locked down than it was.
If you have alternatives, why are you worried about this? Stop spreading BS for the sake of spreading BS and buy whatever makes you feel good.
Um, Check your sources please. Recent versions of adblock for chrome does block elements from downloading now.
No, that makes you nostalgic. Like me.
Fortunately for most users (those with phones that are rootable), there's a big development scene devoted to owning your device...
And there's my gripe with Android. Why should I have to root/ROM my phone to get it to my liking?
I want to jump on android but all I ask is that:
1. The phone should be stock. No carrier/mfr customizations & lock-downs. (I'm watching the G2.)
2. The phone can upgraded for at least a couple of major versions, provided the device can run it acceptably.
Is this too much to ask?
I still need to access my data and my devices freely without any bullshit or stupid hacks or hoops from Apple.
Can you cite one or more examples of this "bullshit"? I still don't understand your gripe.
The "easy Apple approach" is actually much more of a bother.
My data. Websites of my choosing. The occasional desire to print.
Printing. finally, a limitation. that's going to be addressed in 4.2. I can visit any website on my iphone. whether they work or or not is dependent on whether they use flash. In which case, if they do, then I leave and don't go back.
People will still need to do things that Apple won't allow.
What is it that you're looking to do that the iPad (and conversely, Apple) doesn't allow? Not trolling, I'm genuinely curious. I don't own an iPad, but I do have an iPhone. With the exception of tethering, which at&t disallows until they receive their pound of flesh, it does pretty much everything I would want a phone to do.
I hadn't thought of that. (promptly disappears in a puff of logic.)
Thanks for mentioning it and not providing a link
You make very good points. And I agree with you that you should vote with your dollars. Unfortunately, your comment doesn't address the reality of the market forces and competition between the big 4 telcos in the US.
The reality is: There is no competition.
1. Look at the txt messaging rates between the big four. They basically charge the same rate. when one raises their price, the others follow shortly thereafter.
2. Look at the ETF's for the (usually, 2 year) contracts you sign. they're all very high. so high in fact, that they don't really reflect the unsubsidized cost of the device which is the reason the ETF exists. And as with TXT mgs rate, when one raises it, the others follow.
3. Verizon I believe was the first to require a data plan if you wanted to get a smartphone. at&t later made that a requirement. (I'm not sure about T-moble and sprint but they probably have a similar mandate, if they're not working on on behind the scenes and haven't announced it yet.)
PAYG is not a solution for some, as the device you want to use may be not be "authorized" by carrier.