It's possible what they're pointing out is that MS employees like what they do, and the products that they work on. That somebody would throw a private party in celebration of a corporate (rather than employee) milestone indicates that they really like their corporation.
"Yay! We finally have a product we can be proud of!" <whisper>Don't anyone mention IE; don't anyone mention IE!</whisper>
The SAS is certainly an elite outfit, probably better than the Green Berets. If the US military did have "the Unit' as portrayed by the CBS TV series then that would be the equivalent.
True, but c'mon - everyone knows that Rainbow cherrypicks the best of the SAS, anyway.
In Finland you get a pre-filled tax sheet in the mail, you only have to return it if there are any changes you need to make. I'm currently living in the US, I find the amount of crap you need to go through to get your affairs in order absolutely stunning.
Yeah, but we don't have to eat pickled herring, so it comes out even, really. And our movies are actually fun to watch.:)
I'm buying one to hang on the refrigerator. Saves post-its and hunting for pencils.
So does a whiteboard, though admittedly, this _looks_ cooler than a whiteboard, and you'd save on the cost of the markers. But you get multiple colors with whiteboards, which may or may not be a deal-breaker, depending on your application.
I just don't think this is solving a huge problem that existed before, so the attitude of "finally, a practical solution" aspect doesn't seem to apply. MagnaDoodles and whiteboards already exist. *shrug*
Cuz c'mon, what can you use this for? This is an easier to use version of the Etch-a-Sketch, nothing more. Good for kids to play with, but that's about it. I guess it beats paper and crayons, though, in that you now have an excuse not to have to put up their latest 'masterpiece' on the fridge for years. It's easier to just not have kids, though. Much more PRACTICAL that way.
I live within a 4 block radius of both work and my preferred food jobber. While I can hoof it to both easily, when I want to run errands (like picking something up at UPS during lunch), this would be a great alternative to driving my car just to run a few errands during lunch. The $500 model mentioned seems a pretty good investment for me, for my situation. This may not be able to be your main method of transport, but it may work well for those small trips other than a daily commute, depending on your situation. I just need to figure out where the hell I'd park the thing at work. Hmm...
The $500 ones seem prices just fine. Even the $2500 ones aren't out of line if you compare them to regular bike prices these days (for nice bikes). Bikes be expensive nowadays.:(
And if you're complaining about the prices and comparing them to motorcycles, don't forget the insurance, gas and maintenance for that motorcycle. And the parking. And try pricing the motorcycle itself while you're at it.
Okay, breaking news from Engadget about a very interesting HTC Touch HD2-size phone with Android and AMOLED screen... and WiMax?! That's very surprising, but it would be very welcome news. I hope the thing about it only being in white is false, because, DAYUM, that'd be a big mistake. I guess I could always get a black cover for it. The article is here: Engadget.
IF true, that'll make a lot of people happy. I won't care much, as the iPhone isn't high-tech enough for what I want. I'm wanting something more in the hardware class of the Nexus one (gigahertz-class processor, WVGA resolution, very much prefer an AMOLED screen). Plus there's all the iPhone app store nonsense these days. I'm waiting for an Android phone, though I know all the non-techies will be happy with an iPhone, and that would certainly help Sprint's bottom line, which is in trouble lately.
Don't buy your phone or plan straight from the carrier unless you absolutely have to. I've had great luck saving as much as $150 off buying a new phone/plan combo from Amazon or Fry's. Try Fry's first if you have one in your area. If you can't save $100 from the carrier's price, you're not trying. Also, Sears Wireless seems to be the place to buy Verizon Droid and Droid Eris phones. Much less money, with no MIR needed. FYI.
Signal quality and coverage depend on multiple things - the carrier's infrastructure vs your (common) locations, and your phone. Verizon's coverage, say, in one city, can be completely different than in another city. There is also the difference between voice quality and data, and then there's data SPEEDS to consider. You also want to look at future upgrades. Verizon will be the first one going to LTE (the next big jump in data connection speeds), though Sprint has already rolled out WiMax in some cities (a competing 4th gen spec), noone is likely to be coming out with any WiMax smartphones until the second half of the year, by which time, Verizon will be on the verge of their LTE rollout. You can get WiMax cards for your laptop now, though, if you just can't wait.
There's also the issues of phone selection and plan pricing to consider, and whether you're going contract-free or not. We're in a period of transition this year on more than one front - the impending switch to LTE in the second half of the year, and the decimation of Windows Mobile-based phones by Android-based phones, oh, and the now 'superphone' type phones - ones with 1ghz-class processors and WVGA screens (like the Nexus one and HTC Bravo).
So, I guess I would start by thinking about finances. Can you afford to outright buy a phone? If you can, I'd suggest that so you can go contract-free and increase your choices for switching in a year if you need to based on how the industry shakes out this year. The beginning of 2011 is going to look VERY different from what it looks like now. Android will be matured, LTE will be available in most major cities by Verizon at the very least, Sprint's WiMax infrastructure will possibly be starting to switch over to LTE if it is, indeed, as simple as upgrading network tower software, and we'll see how mature Android is, how much Microsoft bribes the cellphone companies to put out WinMo 7-based phones, and whether the iPhone finally upgrades to 'superphone' status and becomes available on networks other than AT&T.
If you can't afford to outright buy your phone, then go with Verizon or Sprint for the 3G coverage (for now), assuming 3G is a big concern. Verizon vs Sprint is a matter of network quality/phone selection vs price. Verizon (currently) has the better phone selection and network quality over Sprint, but Sprint has those Simply Everything plans (I'm on the Simply Everything 450). Verizon is officially going to be carrying the Google Nexus One phone later this year. Sprint was completely silent during CES on what phones it's going to be carrying. If they get the HTC Bravo (the hardware that is essentially the Nexus One), I may stay with Sprint, especially if it has the Sense UI on it, which the Nexus One does not. Verizon seems to have made the biggest official commitment to the Android platform of any of the major US carriers. I just wish they'd match prices with Sprint. If I could get an HTC Bravo on Verizon at Sprint's prices, I wouldn't hesitate to sign a two-year contract.
I wouldn't consider AT&T or T-Mobile because of their 3G coverage and network reliability issues at this time, but those AREN'T issues for many people in many locations. You'll want to find out from people where you live what those networks are like there.
...... Okay guys, looks like this math checks out. It seems that releasing Firefox 3.6 and 3.7 in 2009 is an unobtainable goal at this point in time. You know, in 2010.
Don't be such a pessimist! If they try really hard, it might still be possible. You never know till you try!
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Replace Adobe Acrobat Reader with Foxit Reader, and turn off Java. Yay. Hopefully you don't need Java (most people really don't).
Hooray for the good guys! Now if they could find something similar to fight viruses.
Fire.
Chaotic is not neccessarily bad.
Remember you said that when the dinosaurs are chasing you.
It's possible what they're pointing out is that MS employees like what they do, and the products that they work on. That somebody would throw a private party in celebration of a corporate (rather than employee) milestone indicates that they really like their corporation.
"Yay! We finally have a product we can be proud of!" <whisper>Don't anyone mention IE; don't anyone mention IE!</whisper>
Really? Microsoft is great because of Windows 7 launch parties?
Microsoft is the greatest marketing company in the history of the world.
Just think what they could do if they were a _technology_ company!
*sigh*
The SAS is certainly an elite outfit, probably better than the Green Berets. If the US military did have "the Unit' as portrayed by the CBS TV series then that would be the equivalent.
True, but c'mon - everyone knows that Rainbow cherrypicks the best of the SAS, anyway.
Would you say that Apple's employees are worried about their Jobs?
Heh.
I'd say that Steve Jobs is simultaneously the best AND worst thing about Apple.
In Finland you get a pre-filled tax sheet in the mail, you only have to return it if there are any changes you need to make. I'm currently living in the US, I find the amount of crap you need to go through to get your affairs in order absolutely stunning.
Yeah, but we don't have to eat pickled herring, so it comes out even, really. And our movies are actually fun to watch. :)
I'm buying one to hang on the refrigerator. Saves post-its and hunting for pencils.
So does a whiteboard, though admittedly, this _looks_ cooler than a whiteboard, and you'd save on the cost of the markers. But you get multiple colors with whiteboards, which may or may not be a deal-breaker, depending on your application.
I just don't think this is solving a huge problem that existed before, so the attitude of "finally, a practical solution" aspect doesn't seem to apply. MagnaDoodles and whiteboards already exist. *shrug*
Cuz c'mon, what can you use this for? This is an easier to use version of the Etch-a-Sketch, nothing more. Good for kids to play with, but that's about it. I guess it beats paper and crayons, though, in that you now have an excuse not to have to put up their latest 'masterpiece' on the fridge for years. It's easier to just not have kids, though. Much more PRACTICAL that way.
Good, that'll put an end to assholes taking cell phones into the movies and on airplanes.
And assholes with pacemakers.
You bet - I'll be able to disable cop cars chasing me.
I mean, _criminals_ will. Ahem.
Of course we road on the rode! What, did you think we rowed?
Based on the smell, I was thinking you whoa'd your horse and painted yourself with woad.
Pilgrim.
I live within a 4 block radius of both work and my preferred food jobber. While I can hoof it to both easily, when I want to run errands (like picking something up at UPS during lunch), this would be a great alternative to driving my car just to run a few errands during lunch. The $500 model mentioned seems a pretty good investment for me, for my situation. This may not be able to be your main method of transport, but it may work well for those small trips other than a daily commute, depending on your situation. I just need to figure out where the hell I'd park the thing at work. Hmm...
>> people dressed in bright nylon tights and oddly-colored sunglasses.
> *shudder*, that should be banned!
Agreed ... oddly-coloured sunglasses are a blight on society, and should be banned!
Or ... ray-banned?
The price point for these seems way off.
The $500 ones seem prices just fine. Even the $2500 ones aren't out of line if you compare them to regular bike prices these days (for nice bikes). Bikes be expensive nowadays. :(
And if you're complaining about the prices and comparing them to motorcycles, don't forget the insurance, gas and maintenance for that motorcycle. And the parking. And try pricing the motorcycle itself while you're at it.
Most of us road our bikes to school by 4th grade here in San Diego.
And some need to ride right back to school. :)
Boy was THAT the wrong link. My bad, folks, Here's the Engadget article: Engadget
Okay, breaking news from Engadget about a very interesting HTC Touch HD2-size phone with Android and AMOLED screen ... and WiMax?! That's very surprising, but it would be very welcome news. I hope the thing about it only being in white is false, because, DAYUM, that'd be a big mistake. I guess I could always get a black cover for it. The article is here: Engadget.
Sprint will be getting the iPhone in February.
IF true, that'll make a lot of people happy. I won't care much, as the iPhone isn't high-tech enough for what I want. I'm wanting something more in the hardware class of the Nexus one (gigahertz-class processor, WVGA resolution, very much prefer an AMOLED screen). Plus there's all the iPhone app store nonsense these days. I'm waiting for an Android phone, though I know all the non-techies will be happy with an iPhone, and that would certainly help Sprint's bottom line, which is in trouble lately.
Don't buy your phone or plan straight from the carrier unless you absolutely have to. I've had great luck saving as much as $150 off buying a new phone/plan combo from Amazon or Fry's. Try Fry's first if you have one in your area. If you can't save $100 from the carrier's price, you're not trying. Also, Sears Wireless seems to be the place to buy Verizon Droid and Droid Eris phones. Much less money, with no MIR needed. FYI.
"It's complicated."
Signal quality and coverage depend on multiple things - the carrier's infrastructure vs your (common) locations, and your phone. Verizon's coverage, say, in one city, can be completely different than in another city. There is also the difference between voice quality and data, and then there's data SPEEDS to consider. You also want to look at future upgrades. Verizon will be the first one going to LTE (the next big jump in data connection speeds), though Sprint has already rolled out WiMax in some cities (a competing 4th gen spec), noone is likely to be coming out with any WiMax smartphones until the second half of the year, by which time, Verizon will be on the verge of their LTE rollout. You can get WiMax cards for your laptop now, though, if you just can't wait.
There's also the issues of phone selection and plan pricing to consider, and whether you're going contract-free or not. We're in a period of transition this year on more than one front - the impending switch to LTE in the second half of the year, and the decimation of Windows Mobile-based phones by Android-based phones, oh, and the now 'superphone' type phones - ones with 1ghz-class processors and WVGA screens (like the Nexus one and HTC Bravo).
So, I guess I would start by thinking about finances. Can you afford to outright buy a phone? If you can, I'd suggest that so you can go contract-free and increase your choices for switching in a year if you need to based on how the industry shakes out this year. The beginning of 2011 is going to look VERY different from what it looks like now. Android will be matured, LTE will be available in most major cities by Verizon at the very least, Sprint's WiMax infrastructure will possibly be starting to switch over to LTE if it is, indeed, as simple as upgrading network tower software, and we'll see how mature Android is, how much Microsoft bribes the cellphone companies to put out WinMo 7-based phones, and whether the iPhone finally upgrades to 'superphone' status and becomes available on networks other than AT&T.
If you can't afford to outright buy your phone, then go with Verizon or Sprint for the 3G coverage (for now), assuming 3G is a big concern. Verizon vs Sprint is a matter of network quality/phone selection vs price. Verizon (currently) has the better phone selection and network quality over Sprint, but Sprint has those Simply Everything plans (I'm on the Simply Everything 450). Verizon is officially going to be carrying the Google Nexus One phone later this year. Sprint was completely silent during CES on what phones it's going to be carrying. If they get the HTC Bravo (the hardware that is essentially the Nexus One), I may stay with Sprint, especially if it has the Sense UI on it, which the Nexus One does not. Verizon seems to have made the biggest official commitment to the Android platform of any of the major US carriers. I just wish they'd match prices with Sprint. If I could get an HTC Bravo on Verizon at Sprint's prices, I wouldn't hesitate to sign a two-year contract.
I wouldn't consider AT&T or T-Mobile because of their 3G coverage and network reliability issues at this time, but those AREN'T issues for many people in many locations. You'll want to find out from people where you live what those networks are like there.
Fonts? You kids these days. Punch holes your cards and be done with it!
Don't be such a pessimist! If they try really hard, it might still be possible. You never know till you try!
Seems like a good way to get people to voluntarily cripple their players. Just a thought.