I agree that ReplayTV is more of a "hacker's" option. Being able to easily upgrade the hard drive and copy shows, along with the built-in Ethernet, is great. You can also link them up without having to pay extra (unlike TiVo). You can also share programs with other ReplayTV users over the net.
There's no season pass, but you can tell it to record based on time slots (definitely helps avoid repeats), and specify the number of episodes to retain. Older units (like the 4xxx and 50xx series) will allow you to automatically skip commercials.
The remote unfortunately sucks. TiVo's has a lot better layout, and it sits nicely in the palm of your hand. With the Replay, you almost always have to use it with two hands.
I was a little nervous about buying a ReplayTV unit, given their history of changing subscription models at a whim, and the amount of times the company's been bought and sold. But considering that you can get a refurb model now for about $50USD direct from the manufacturer, it's definitely an appealing option.
Bottom line... if you want to get unrestricted MPEG files out of your TiVo, you can, but you have to go a long way to make it work, and you end up no longer being officially supported.
... Or you could buy one with a built-in DVD recoder.
You're forgetting that the military provides wages to its workers, which in turn allows them to spend, which in turn allows producers to produce more, all of which cause the economy to build up.
It's a pretty basic socioeconomical principle, why did you forget it?
Well, you essentially explained why industry dictated by government doesn't work. However, that didn't explain how a military buildup stifles the economy.
Good points, but who is going to invade North Korea? South Korea?
Nobody now, thanks to the buildup of a large military force. But I'm sure South Korea and the US would love to, if they thought there was any way they could get away with it. I'm sure Japan would feel a lot safer too.
I'll assume you're talking about Kim, in which case, of course he doesn't want Korea unified. He likes his happy little dictatorship.
Developing countries start with the military for several reasons. A) It keeps other countries less eager to invade. B) It supplies jobs, which stimulates economy. I'm not of the opinion that it's the best option, only that it's the one Kim Jong-il has chosen to utilize.
Other posts have better explained why invading N. Korea is a horrible idea. Nobody wants to see Seoul get destroyed, least of all S. Korea.
In a year or two's time, you won't see it on any new devices.
I haven't seen a cellphone, PDA, or laptop that didn't have IRDA that was released in the past twelve months, including the low end stuff. It's become so ubiquitous, nobody even notices it anymore.
Now, that's not to say that many people actually use the technology, but it seems like such an inexpensive feature that it's usually included by default.
The poster of this article sounds like he was just trying to raise a ruckus, without even being informed about the issue.
Seeing that there are 6 links in that article, and five of them happen to point to the same page, it would lead one to assume that the person posting the article on/. is the same one reporting on the problem.
That would at least explain why they both seem to be written by a 14-year old.
That's all it does. The nicest feature of Winamp is the fact that you can add or remove whatever plugins you want.
Of course, de-selecting.xm from the file types menu would have the same effect, but everybody just loves getting their panties in a twist over exploits.
Sony-Ericssen T608. You have to ask for it specifically, or they deny even carrying it. They're trying to sell through on some retarded Sanyo phone before "unveiling" the SE.
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I agree that ReplayTV is more of a "hacker's" option. Being able to easily upgrade the hard drive and copy shows, along with the built-in Ethernet, is great. You can also link them up without having to pay extra (unlike TiVo). You can also share programs with other ReplayTV users over the net.
There's no season pass, but you can tell it to record based on time slots (definitely helps avoid repeats), and specify the number of episodes to retain. Older units (like the 4xxx and 50xx series) will allow you to automatically skip commercials.
The remote unfortunately sucks. TiVo's has a lot better layout, and it sits nicely in the palm of your hand. With the Replay, you almost always have to use it with two hands.
I was a little nervous about buying a ReplayTV unit, given their history of changing subscription models at a whim, and the amount of times the company's been bought and sold. But considering that you can get a refurb model now for about $50USD direct from the manufacturer, it's definitely an appealing option.
... Or you could buy one with a built-in DVD recoder.
Amen to that.
(Jesus Christ, did I just post a "me too"? I hope timothy isn't skimming the threads today.)
Well put.
You're forgetting that the military provides wages to its workers, which in turn allows them to spend, which in turn allows producers to produce more, all of which cause the economy to build up.
It's a pretty basic socioeconomical principle, why did you forget it?
Well, you essentially explained why industry dictated by government doesn't work. However, that didn't explain how a military buildup stifles the economy.
The fact that you, personally, prefer a particular spelling of a word, doesn't make it a correct one.
Care to qualify that statement?
Nobody now, thanks to the buildup of a large military force. But I'm sure South Korea and the US would love to, if they thought there was any way they could get away with it. I'm sure Japan would feel a lot safer too.
I'll assume you're talking about Kim, in which case, of course he doesn't want Korea unified. He likes his happy little dictatorship.
Developing countries start with the military for several reasons. A) It keeps other countries less eager to invade. B) It supplies jobs, which stimulates economy. I'm not of the opinion that it's the best option, only that it's the one Kim Jong-il has chosen to utilize.
Other posts have better explained why invading N. Korea is a horrible idea. Nobody wants to see Seoul get destroyed, least of all S. Korea.
Just another question of guns vs. butter. When so many other countries want to see yours "unified" again, as a leader, what would you choose to do?
Of course, I am conveniently ignoring the popular opinion that Kim Jong Il is completely loony.
What's the model number?
I suggest you try it sometime.
It usually doesn't work that way. Most TVs will down-convert any resolution under 1080i at 480p, including 540p.
I haven't seen a cellphone, PDA, or laptop that didn't have IRDA that was released in the past twelve months, including the low end stuff. It's become so ubiquitous, nobody even notices it anymore.
Now, that's not to say that many people actually use the technology, but it seems like such an inexpensive feature that it's usually included by default.
Apple dock connector. Available at many fine electronics stores.
Only on /. can a post containing the phrase, "Eat my ass" get +1, Insightful.
Cheers to you.
Seeing that there are 6 links in that article, and five of them happen to point to the same page, it would lead one to assume that the person posting the article on /. is the same one reporting on the problem.
That would at least explain why they both seem to be written by a 14-year old.
Of course, de-selecting .xm from the file types menu would have the same effect, but everybody just loves getting their panties in a twist over exploits.
Not if there's a chance we'll find oil, or if technologies necessary to carry out these experiments could be adapted for that purpose.
Well put.
It's the NY Press, chief. He was probably paid to put something like that in there, to retain the baby-boomer pseudo-hipster subscribers' interest.
Would you rather it was operational?
Sony-Ericssen T608. You have to ask for it specifically, or they deny even carrying it. They're trying to sell through on some retarded Sanyo phone before "unveiling" the SE.
You say that like it's a bad thing.