I don't know about that incident, but I do know that Kreisler AND Heifetz (correct spelling) typically put their violins away during the whole summer, something that practically NO major violinists do today. If you're interested, you can track down the video of Heifetz warming up after a long break (he starts on his warm-up violin, and then moves to the Strad); it's pretty amusing. And, I can say without a doubt that the top violinists of today are even more technically brilliant than Heifetz was (back in the old days, virtuosity was measured more by speed; today it's measured by clarity and many violinists today are both fast and articulate). Kreisler is best known for his incredible contributions to the pseudo-popular music world (he knew a catchy theme when he heard one, and was brilliant at adapting it for the violin). You may also want to check out the Kreisler-Rachmaninoff recordings; they're quite good. And incidentally, I was a violin major at a music conservatory...
Actually, it's the implementation that seems to be the problem in the US, not the technology. The phones Verizon use to display their video would be rather capable, IF they played user-encoded video (easily). As it stands, they're hoping people (not knowing any better) will shell out lots of money for a terrible service that costs them a minimum amount to provide. I use a Sharp V903SH (imported from Japan), which plays perfect video at 320x240 (and has an external backlit remote to plug normal headphones into), and I have to say that the video is completely plausible (I can easily convert any.avi or.mpg and stash it on the 1GB MiniSD card), and remarkably easy on the eyes. The real question, however, is if selling MP3/avi enabled phones would be more profitable (more phones sold) than selling these subscription services (more services sold), and I think that we'll have to wait until Verizon's (and other carriers') streaming services actually fail to compare the strategies...
I think this "patenting-as-your-only-business-model" thing should be disallowed, but with all due respect, RIM knew about the patents for quite some time and did nothing about it (NTP approached RIM about the patent infrigement early on).
1. GMail mobile
2. BBC News (mobile edition)
3. eBay mobile
All of these sites are perfectly well suited to the small screen (320x240) and to my GPRS T-Mobile connection (fast enough for all of the above three and runs at about $6/mo unlimited). Does slashdot have a mobile site? Navigating the main page is a real pain on my phone...
MiniSD cards are not expensive IMHO. A 1GB Kingston card is around $60-$70, which is really plenty of space for all the movies and music most people would listen to or watch for any flight/etc. (I use a Sharp 903SH phone, and can play full-screen videos; the pictures it takes use almost 1MB each, so external storage is necessary).
The Japanese workers go to izakaya after work! It's really common for them to go out and drink with their coworkers after work ends (though their hours are definitely longer than in the US, at about 48 hours a week).
Microsoft vandalized Manhattan by placing 16,000 static-cling posters throughout the island. If I remember correctly, they were faced with a $50 fine for it, paid it, and got lots of free advertising out of it. Drop in the bucket, huh?
First, let me say that I had been using Gmail Lite (free service) for a few months now. It worked decently on my phone (Sharp 903SH), but I had to log in every time I wanted to use it. I started using http://m.gmail.com/ and it works like a charm. Extremely fast (even on T-Mobile's $5.99/mo unlimited web plan!), and practical to use (maintains my login). I tend to like products with a small but well thought-out feature set (simplicity leads to fewer problems and inconveniences down the road), but I would like to see one feature added to this: attachments. My phone has a particularly good camera, and it would be terrific to be able to (1)Send photos I take directly from my phone (my JP firmware doesn't have POP mail built-in) and (2)View photos attached to messages. Maybe I'm seeing something wrong in the settings here, but I haven't been able to view/send attachments yet.
Well...if the seller KNOWS that the hard drives aren't working and tries to sell them as "working" or "possibly working", then the seller has made an ethical breach (and a breach of law). The seller failed to determine what constitutes a "material fact", and certainly can be held accountable in court. If the drives were purchased in bulk from IBM as defective, then there is some rather credible evidence of seller knowledge...
I think that the new move to portable digital formats is so great because it offers choice. My own collection is a mixture of MP3, OGG, and FLAC, each with their own benefits (i.e. the jazz comprises of a great mixture of instruments, and thus a warrants high quality compression format; FLAC). As storage space becomes cheaper, more and more people will move to lossless formats (it's low on the priority list, but hey, if they have all the extra space, why not?). Eventually, the quality of portable digital media will surpass that of CDs etc....
I recently bought some appliances from Best Buy (as much as I don't like the store), and I could actually fill out the rebate application on their website (the rebate was from Best Buy). It was totally painless, and the check arrived within about 3 weeks (and I'm in HI). It was the first time I didn't have the hassle of stamping and mailing...
They should sell these things as kits! The manufacturers get to save on assembly costs, and people can build their new laptops using only a soldering iron and having the ability to read schematics! If they don't know anything about computers, they would have to learn something to build this, giving them the knowledge to become IT administrators in their hometowns. Amazing!
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I don't know about that incident, but I do know that Kreisler AND Heifetz (correct spelling) typically put their violins away during the whole summer, something that practically NO major violinists do today. If you're interested, you can track down the video of Heifetz warming up after a long break (he starts on his warm-up violin, and then moves to the Strad); it's pretty amusing. And, I can say without a doubt that the top violinists of today are even more technically brilliant than Heifetz was (back in the old days, virtuosity was measured more by speed; today it's measured by clarity and many violinists today are both fast and articulate). Kreisler is best known for his incredible contributions to the pseudo-popular music world (he knew a catchy theme when he heard one, and was brilliant at adapting it for the violin). You may also want to check out the Kreisler-Rachmaninoff recordings; they're quite good. And incidentally, I was a violin major at a music conservatory...
Thank you! Make my original post "four mobile sites" now....
Actually, it's the implementation that seems to be the problem in the US, not the technology. The phones Verizon use to display their video would be rather capable, IF they played user-encoded video (easily). As it stands, they're hoping people (not knowing any better) will shell out lots of money for a terrible service that costs them a minimum amount to provide. I use a Sharp V903SH (imported from Japan), which plays perfect video at 320x240 (and has an external backlit remote to plug normal headphones into), and I have to say that the video is completely plausible (I can easily convert any .avi or .mpg and stash it on the 1GB MiniSD card), and remarkably easy on the eyes. The real question, however, is if selling MP3/avi enabled phones would be more profitable (more phones sold) than selling these subscription services (more services sold), and I think that we'll have to wait until Verizon's (and other carriers') streaming services actually fail to compare the strategies...
I think this "patenting-as-your-only-business-model" thing should be disallowed, but with all due respect, RIM knew about the patents for quite some time and did nothing about it (NTP approached RIM about the patent infrigement early on).
1. GMail mobile 2. BBC News (mobile edition) 3. eBay mobile All of these sites are perfectly well suited to the small screen (320x240) and to my GPRS T-Mobile connection (fast enough for all of the above three and runs at about $6/mo unlimited). Does slashdot have a mobile site? Navigating the main page is a real pain on my phone...
MiniSD cards are not expensive IMHO. A 1GB Kingston card is around $60-$70, which is really plenty of space for all the movies and music most people would listen to or watch for any flight/etc. (I use a Sharp 903SH phone, and can play full-screen videos; the pictures it takes use almost 1MB each, so external storage is necessary).
The Japanese workers go to izakaya after work! It's really common for them to go out and drink with their coworkers after work ends (though their hours are definitely longer than in the US, at about 48 hours a week).
Stayed here...great spot, and only 4500 yen (about $40 a night) in Tokyo...
We should all switch to plates for our beverages.
...to read the subject as "Pixel Art Exhibit at MoMA"?? Now that would be some preemptive retro...
Thanks for insight!
Microsoft vandalized Manhattan by placing 16,000 static-cling posters throughout the island. If I remember correctly, they were faced with a $50 fine for it, paid it, and got lots of free advertising out of it. Drop in the bucket, huh?
Another great extension is GSpace, which lets you use your Gmail account as web storage. Very useful.
First, let me say that I had been using Gmail Lite (free service) for a few months now. It worked decently on my phone (Sharp 903SH), but I had to log in every time I wanted to use it. I started using http://m.gmail.com/ and it works like a charm. Extremely fast (even on T-Mobile's $5.99/mo unlimited web plan!), and practical to use (maintains my login). I tend to like products with a small but well thought-out feature set (simplicity leads to fewer problems and inconveniences down the road), but I would like to see one feature added to this: attachments. My phone has a particularly good camera, and it would be terrific to be able to (1)Send photos I take directly from my phone (my JP firmware doesn't have POP mail built-in) and (2)View photos attached to messages. Maybe I'm seeing something wrong in the settings here, but I haven't been able to view/send attachments yet.
I second this. Always use a credit card (AmEx and Diners' Club tend to be the best from what I've heard regarding online fraud).
Well...if the seller KNOWS that the hard drives aren't working and tries to sell them as "working" or "possibly working", then the seller has made an ethical breach (and a breach of law). The seller failed to determine what constitutes a "material fact", and certainly can be held accountable in court. If the drives were purchased in bulk from IBM as defective, then there is some rather credible evidence of seller knowledge...
Well, at least MY senator voted against it (except for the other one!)...
...There are more 7-Eleven stores in Japan than in the US (view this link).
...designer coasters...
...the next step up from the Turing Test. I doubt this new "worm" would pass it.
...wasn't Marquette the college that accepted Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) for admission?
I think that the new move to portable digital formats is so great because it offers choice. My own collection is a mixture of MP3, OGG, and FLAC, each with their own benefits (i.e. the jazz comprises of a great mixture of instruments, and thus a warrants high quality compression format; FLAC). As storage space becomes cheaper, more and more people will move to lossless formats (it's low on the priority list, but hey, if they have all the extra space, why not?). Eventually, the quality of portable digital media will surpass that of CDs etc....
...what do you use your 12 machines for?
I recently bought some appliances from Best Buy (as much as I don't like the store), and I could actually fill out the rebate application on their website (the rebate was from Best Buy). It was totally painless, and the check arrived within about 3 weeks (and I'm in HI). It was the first time I didn't have the hassle of stamping and mailing...
They should sell these things as kits! The manufacturers get to save on assembly costs, and people can build their new laptops using only a soldering iron and having the ability to read schematics! If they don't know anything about computers, they would have to learn something to build this, giving them the knowledge to become IT administrators in their hometowns. Amazing!