I can go *three* days on my T68i, with Bluetooth on the whole time, before I need to recharge the phone. I realize this doesn't say whether or not BT is a drain, but it does say it doesn't matter on a T68i if it is a drain.
After researching past failed efforts for a business plan competition, I came to the conclusion that the problem with Micropayments has never been the technology or payment method behind them. There have actually been multiple plans that did just fine in those areas.
The failure is summed in one word, MOMENTUM. Micropayment companies can't get any because they usually sign up one or two bigger names (those sites have to have *really* compelling content for anyone to sign up), people go elsewhere when they see their favorite little diversion now requires payment, and the micropayment start-up runs out of money before they get momentum. In addition to that, people prefer subscriptions to micropayments.
I do think there is a way to solve the problem, but Peppercoin doesn't seem to be it.
I know exactly where Taco is coming from, but I got the T68i anyway, because it was only $25 after rebate from Amazon. Now, you can get it for free(after rebates).
I don't know where the other complaints about the phone here are coming from. Mine gets great reception, doesn't take 2 seconds to pull up the address book (it is slow, but not 2 seconds slow), and the way it syncs with my PowerBook over Bluetooth and iSync is a dream come true. I see other people carrying Palms and Handsprings and feel sorry for them having to carry bricks around in their pocket. Anyway, enough advertising. Just trying to balance out the reviews I've seen posted so far....
IAALS (I am a law student). There is no restriction on the actual court documents. You can get them free from a variety of sources. In fact, odds are, if you go to your local law school library, there is probably a referrence assistant sitting at a desk who would love to help you find exactly what you need. (It is a slightly complex system simply because there are *so* many documents to catalog.)
However, to call it a right to get it from Westlaw or LexisNexis (who pays for the hosting, the translation of the documents to electronic format, the additional features such as cross-referrencing, case history, and search tracking, in addition to having access to hundreds of law journals that are not public domain), ignores all the investment they put into it. Not to be a jerk, but if you think it should be free, you can go do it yourself and bear the cost of it.
I am the first to admit that there is too much money and greed in the legal system. Westlaw and LexisNexis are not to blame for that.
I think the XRAID looks great. In addition to all of the things it has, despite the first post in this thread, IDE turns out to be a much better alternative to SCSI than most people realize. In fact, Slashdot went over this here. As a cheap alternative that can be just as fast, I am glad Apple is pushing it, because it makes costs go down across the board.
Also, I would like to see the breakdown of the claim that someone could build the same thing for half the cost.
Besides laughing myself unconscious reading Engrish.com, I was reminded of how frustrated I was as a kid playing the original Metal Gear, but being unable to get past the first stupid guard. He kept saying "I feel asleep", after which I would make a break for it and get caught. Little did I know, he meant to say, "I fell asleep". I was supposed to run past him before he said it. Stupid Engrish. All your base are belong to us, indeed.
Part of the course work consists of LAN parties! This is the ultimate geek degree. Next we'll find out that their history texts consist of old D&D Modules.
iCommune is different in that you are not actually getting copies of songs, but playing the songs from the other computer. This means you are not distributing illegal copies, because the single copy of the song remains on the machine hosting the playlist. IANAL, but this might make a difference for copyright laws.
As far as making a better MP3 player goes, I see other players on VersionTracker every day. Do I ever download them? Not once. It is much easier to get your software out when it is hooked to a player as popular as iTunes.
But in the end you are right, more molehill than mountain.
Just a matter of time, huh? Can you tell me just when that time will be, because people have been saying this for about FIFTEEN FRIKIN" YEARS!
The problem with this whole argument is you never get to come back to these people a couple of years later, not only to ask them why Apple hasn't collapsed yet like the communist computer company they claim it to be, but also to get them to thank Apple that their PC isn't the exact same machine it was last time you talked to them.
This raises the following questions:
1. Does this mean there will be hardware updates even though the rumor mill is indicating otherwise?
2. What are the benefits of it when most applications of FireWire do not use its full capacity now? Does than mean some cool new tech?
I hope the answers are yes, huge, yes. We'll see tomorrow.
Syncing between computers in.Mac has been around for months. Also, the image refers to the beta version of iSync, while the final one was released already. When you made this comment:
I guess Jakob was right - people don't READ on the web.
It is great to see people reacting reasonably to this.
The charging for iApps is not a new thing:
iMovie 2 cost $30.
iDVD 2 was $20 (s&h)
When OS X came out, you got iMovie 2 free with it as a reason to upgrade. iPhoto, when it came out, was also free, IF you had OS X. Then, somehow, it entered the general Mac consciousness that the iApps were always meant to be free. The truth was, they cost you whatever you paid to run OS X.
iTunes, iSync, & iCal will probably always be free. The others offer a lot more value. Now that so many people have upgraded to OS X, there is no reason for Apple to give it to them free again. I don't mind paying if that means quality upgrades. However, the whole point is that the iApps were always meant to make money, just in different ways. They will continue to serve that pupose and in different ways as time goes on.
I love seeing a collection of Microsoft's misdeeds in one article. It makes for a fun read. What is really needed is a big expose kind of article a la John Stossel's recent show on the drug companies. Stossel would have a lot more interesting stuff for a show on MS. Unfortunately, he would also have to face a legion of MS lawyers, even if none of what would be broadcast would be libel.
This is strikingly similar to the P800. I am not sure how they compare spec for spec, but the P800 is Microsoft free!. (It uses Symbian instead.) I was holding out for the P800 until I was able to get the T68i on Amazon for $25. Comparing just the looks, the P800 wins. Plus, it has a pad to flip over the screen so you can both protect it and dial with real buttons.
The new changes in AppleScript, while still not in final versions, are by far the coolest. You can now manipulate menu items and other GUI items with AppleScript, something that opens up a lot more and used to be in the realm of Quickkeys. Also, the Script Editor is much better, but still not as cool as some of the freeware/shareware editors you can find. Still, the future of AppleScript, once very questionable under OS X, is now brighter than it has ever been!
I would guess that there is simply too much irrational behavior relative to nuclear power to make these batteries all that popular. The irony is how quickly we ignore the supposed dangers from cell phone radio waves. The difference seems to be the emotional baggage that follows anything "nukyoolar". Too bad, too.
When I think of my habits in buying CDs, I *always* listen to samples of the whole album to know if it is worth purchasing. If not, I don't buy it. My standards aren't too high for that, so I will end up buying songs that don't hit me as great at first, but strike me as potentially enjoyable. If I only had to pay 30-50 for the borderline song, it would be like buying a candy bar. No biggie. Besides, if certain songs don't sell, it communicates a more precise message to the artist of what is enjoyed and what isn't. He or she can then write better music.
It's arguable that there is pressure on artists to produce enough songs (some of which may be subpar by virtue of being rushed) for an album before they release *any* of their music. I think it would free up creativity and make for better music if the album format were ditched.
'Tis true. 128 is paltry for OS X. However, Apple tends to charge big bucks for its memory. I like to think they keep it slim because people prefer to buy it somewhere else. I suppose you could argue that Apple should include more memory for the same price. (Of course, I would agree with that, but then, I would like to pick up PowerBooks like I do groceries.)
I am a big free market fan, but free market only works well with enforcement of agreements made in the market. Concerns I would have in this case:
1) Would the enforcement be impartial? Private enforcement tends to be prone to vigilante behavior.
2) Would the enforcement be legal? In the various countries, there are laws of libel, monopoly power, etc. that could raise some concerns.
3) Would the enforcement be respected? What power could it really yield without violating the first two issues?
4)Would the enforcement be accountable for its actions? How can the community concerned be sure to have the right people making the important decisions?
All in all, these are the reasons ours and other legal systems do a great job of fostering a relatively free market. Private enforcement tends to fall prey to this and other problems. Just look at all of the recent issues with ICANN for an example of some of these problems.
Here's the answer for the rev. A PowerBooks. Not only would be able to share your internet connection with the whole neigborhood, but you'll also be able to get reception on your PowerBook in at least (maybe at most) the next room over!
John Cage and Elliot Carter have been doing music from logical or random sequences and very math-like stuff since the 70's. (I claim no special personal knowledge; my wife was a cello performance major.) While this is interesting, it isn't totally new to music.
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-DVD player - get back into the menu -Start up the screensaver (for when you leave the range) (make sure screensaver is turned off or two of them will run)
-Telling you when you are in or out of range (so you know how far you can go).This application is so great. The possibilities are endless. -
I can go *three* days on my T68i, with Bluetooth on the whole time, before I need to recharge the phone. I realize this doesn't say whether or not BT is a drain, but it does say it doesn't matter on a T68i if it is a drain.
Is this a confession to hacking? Mr. Abooey, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law...
After researching past failed efforts for a business plan competition, I came to the conclusion that the problem with Micropayments has never been the technology or payment method behind them. There have actually been multiple plans that did just fine in those areas.
The failure is summed in one word, MOMENTUM. Micropayment companies can't get any because they usually sign up one or two bigger names (those sites have to have *really* compelling content for anyone to sign up), people go elsewhere when they see their favorite little diversion now requires payment, and the micropayment start-up runs out of money before they get momentum. In addition to that, people prefer subscriptions to micropayments.
I do think there is a way to solve the problem, but Peppercoin doesn't seem to be it.
I know exactly where Taco is coming from, but I got the T68i anyway, because it was only $25 after rebate from Amazon. Now, you can get it for free(after rebates).
I don't know where the other complaints about the phone here are coming from. Mine gets great reception, doesn't take 2 seconds to pull up the address book (it is slow, but not 2 seconds slow), and the way it syncs with my PowerBook over Bluetooth and iSync is a dream come true. I see other people carrying Palms and Handsprings and feel sorry for them having to carry bricks around in their pocket. Anyway, enough advertising. Just trying to balance out the reviews I've seen posted so far....
IAALS (I am a law student). There is no restriction on the actual court documents. You can get them free from a variety of sources. In fact, odds are, if you go to your local law school library, there is probably a referrence assistant sitting at a desk who would love to help you find exactly what you need. (It is a slightly complex system simply because there are *so* many documents to catalog.)
However, to call it a right to get it from Westlaw or LexisNexis (who pays for the hosting, the translation of the documents to electronic format, the additional features such as cross-referrencing, case history, and search tracking, in addition to having access to hundreds of law journals that are not public domain), ignores all the investment they put into it. Not to be a jerk, but if you think it should be free, you can go do it yourself and bear the cost of it.
I am the first to admit that there is too much money and greed in the legal system. Westlaw and LexisNexis are not to blame for that.
I think the XRAID looks great. In addition to all of the things it has, despite the first post in this thread, IDE turns out to be a much better alternative to SCSI than most people realize. In fact, Slashdot went over this here. As a cheap alternative that can be just as fast, I am glad Apple is pushing it, because it makes costs go down across the board.
Also, I would like to see the breakdown of the claim that someone could build the same thing for half the cost.
Besides laughing myself unconscious reading Engrish.com, I was reminded of how frustrated I was as a kid playing the original Metal Gear, but being unable to get past the first stupid guard. He kept saying "I feel asleep", after which I would make a break for it and get caught. Little did I know, he meant to say, "I fell asleep". I was supposed to run past him before he said it. Stupid Engrish. All your base are belong to us, indeed.
Yeah right. Next you'll be telling me that they use Linux!
(Sorry, a bit harsh of me, I suppose. I guess I thought everyone knew that everyone knew about the editors and their Macs.)
Part of the course work consists of LAN parties! This is the ultimate geek degree. Next we'll find out that their history texts consist of old D&D Modules.
iCommune is different in that you are not actually getting copies of songs, but playing the songs from the other computer. This means you are not distributing illegal copies, because the single copy of the song remains on the machine hosting the playlist. IANAL, but this might make a difference for copyright laws. As far as making a better MP3 player goes, I see other players on VersionTracker every day. Do I ever download them? Not once. It is much easier to get your software out when it is hooked to a player as popular as iTunes. But in the end you are right, more molehill than mountain.
Just a matter of time, huh? Can you tell me just when that time will be, because people have been saying this for about FIFTEEN FRIKIN" YEARS!
The problem with this whole argument is you never get to come back to these people a couple of years later, not only to ask them why Apple hasn't collapsed yet like the communist computer company they claim it to be, but also to get them to thank Apple that their PC isn't the exact same machine it was last time you talked to them.
This raises the following questions:
1. Does this mean there will be hardware updates even though the rumor mill is indicating otherwise?
2. What are the benefits of it when most applications of FireWire do not use its full capacity now? Does than mean some cool new tech?
I hope the answers are yes, huge, yes. We'll see tomorrow.
Syncing between computers in .Mac has been around for months. Also, the image refers to the beta version of iSync, while the final one was released already. When you made this comment:
I guess Jakob was right - people don't READ on the web.
were you referring to yourself?
It is great to see people reacting reasonably to this.
The charging for iApps is not a new thing:
iMovie 2 cost $30.
iDVD 2 was $20 (s&h)
When OS X came out, you got iMovie 2 free with it as a reason to upgrade. iPhoto, when it came out, was also free, IF you had OS X. Then, somehow, it entered the general Mac consciousness that the iApps were always meant to be free. The truth was, they cost you whatever you paid to run OS X.
iTunes, iSync, & iCal will probably always be free. The others offer a lot more value. Now that so many people have upgraded to OS X, there is no reason for Apple to give it to them free again. I don't mind paying if that means quality upgrades. However, the whole point is that the iApps were always meant to make money, just in different ways. They will continue to serve that pupose and in different ways as time goes on.
I love seeing a collection of Microsoft's misdeeds in one article. It makes for a fun read. What is really needed is a big expose kind of article a la John Stossel's recent show on the drug companies. Stossel would have a lot more interesting stuff for a show on MS. Unfortunately, he would also have to face a legion of MS lawyers, even if none of what would be broadcast would be libel.
This is strikingly similar to the P800. I am not sure how they compare spec for spec, but the P800 is Microsoft free!. (It uses Symbian instead.) I was holding out for the P800 until I was able to get the T68i on Amazon for $25. Comparing just the looks, the P800 wins. Plus, it has a pad to flip over the screen so you can both protect it and dial with real buttons.
The new changes in AppleScript, while still not in final versions, are by far the coolest. You can now manipulate menu items and other GUI items with AppleScript, something that opens up a lot more and used to be in the realm of Quickkeys. Also, the Script Editor is much better, but still not as cool as some of the freeware/shareware editors you can find. Still, the future of AppleScript, once very questionable under OS X, is now brighter than it has ever been!
I would guess that there is simply too much irrational behavior relative to nuclear power to make these batteries all that popular. The irony is how quickly we ignore the supposed dangers from cell phone radio waves. The difference seems to be the emotional baggage that follows anything "nukyoolar". Too bad, too.
When I think of my habits in buying CDs, I *always* listen to samples of the whole album to know if it is worth purchasing. If not, I don't buy it. My standards aren't too high for that, so I will end up buying songs that don't hit me as great at first, but strike me as potentially enjoyable. If I only had to pay 30-50 for the borderline song, it would be like buying a candy bar. No biggie. Besides, if certain songs don't sell, it communicates a more precise message to the artist of what is enjoyed and what isn't. He or she can then write better music.
It's arguable that there is pressure on artists to produce enough songs (some of which may be subpar by virtue of being rushed) for an album before they release *any* of their music. I think it would free up creativity and make for better music if the album format were ditched.
Just my experience and thoughts....
The majority of tracks on the CD are also often *worthless*. Just let me download the songs I like and pay a reasonable amount per song!
'Tis true. 128 is paltry for OS X. However, Apple tends to charge big bucks for its memory. I like to think they keep it slim because people prefer to buy it somewhere else. I suppose you could argue that Apple should include more memory for the same price. (Of course, I would agree with that, but then, I would like to pick up PowerBooks like I do groceries.)
I am a big free market fan, but free market only works well with enforcement of agreements made in the market. Concerns I would have in this case:
1) Would the enforcement be impartial? Private enforcement tends to be prone to vigilante behavior.
2) Would the enforcement be legal? In the various countries, there are laws of libel, monopoly power, etc. that could raise some concerns.
3) Would the enforcement be respected? What power could it really yield without violating the first two issues?
4)Would the enforcement be accountable for its actions? How can the community concerned be sure to have the right people making the important decisions?
All in all, these are the reasons ours and other legal systems do a great job of fostering a relatively free market. Private enforcement tends to fall prey to this and other problems. Just look at all of the recent issues with ICANN for an example of some of these problems.
Here's the answer for the rev. A PowerBooks. Not only would be able to share your internet connection with the whole neigborhood, but you'll also be able to get reception on your PowerBook in at least (maybe at most) the next room over!
John Cage and Elliot Carter have been doing music from logical or random sequences and very math-like stuff since the 70's. (I claim no special personal knowledge; my wife was a cello performance major.) While this is interesting, it isn't totally new to music.