Although I hate to pay another fee, it's ridiculous that Sun can't make some money from all the Java development that goes on. Heaven knows their stock needs the influx of cash.
You can get relocation right now! I have 18+ years of experience in IT and one company wanted to offer me $8k for relocation. Seriously.
I just accepted a job for a company in another state (where I actually wanted to go!) but they didn't offer relo. Better job though. This company was small. The other one was big. I loathe big companies.
If you're wondering, I've been looking for about a year and a half. For the lat 15 months, things have been deader than King Tut. No more. I'm hearing from people again and getting hits on my resume....and just accepted the offer from the small company!
Things are turning around people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
" Are there theoretical, political or economic reasons it couldn't work?"
Uhhhh, as long as the equipment to transmit wirelessly and the electricity to power out isn't free (not counting the multitude of people to roll it out and support it), you're always going to be paying something.
Hard to believe that a question devoid of basic Economics 101 would appear on Slashdot.
Another point to consider is that to do a backup on your Palm unit, you have to run back to a particular PC to do it.
On the other hand, as soon as I enter data into my Sidekick, it's backed up. Plain and simple. I could be on a "road trip" or vacation and not sweat losing information.
1) Getting data in is a bitch? I take it you didn't find the upload capabilities through your web desktop?;-) Once the data is up loaded, you can either edit it on the device or through the web interface.
2) I have no problems with the battery life. None. Also, why in the hell you had to enter all your data again is beyond me! The T-Mobile servers backup your device constantly. I've even reset mine and **every byte** of your data comes back the second the device is powered back on. Try THAT with a Palm or PocketPC!
3) I have no idea what your local T-Mobile Rep's problem is. Mine was setup right day #1 without issue.
4) What accessories did you want for the Sidekick? It's a pretty complete unit.
5) I think GMS/GPRS coverage is **terrific**!! I'm rarely off the data network.
1) Why would you have a problem with their servers storing your data? That's a **plus**! Unlike Palm, Handsprint, and PocketPC that have to be backed up religiously, T-Mobile backs up all your data automatically! I've had the device since day #1 and never lost 1 byte!
2) Some people have had back luck with the units. Keep in mind that satisfied people don't rant and rave.;-) I've had the **same unit** since day #1 and have never had a problem. Never. Not one.
I've had a unit from Palm, Handspring, and a Windows device from Toshiba. I hated them all. They crashed too much and only held static information (since the wireless plans are so expensive only God and Bill Gates can arrord them),,,, not to mention how horsey big the units get when you put wireless equipment on them.
I now carry a T-Mobile Sidekick. It replaced all the above AND my cell phone. Maximum PC did a head-to-head shootout this month and the Sidekick kicked ALL their butts. Bad.
Plus, the cell/data plans include *unlimited* data. Unlimited! All for $39.95 a month.
Yeah, this is a great deal **as long as the company stays in business**. If they go out of business, you've got a hard drive full of files that do nothing.
Isn't the question really, "Wouldn't it be great to own every song ever created for $10?"
How is this possible?
1) Sign up for one month. 2) Download every song in the database. 3) Use the new/. utility to bust the DRM protection. 4) Discontinue the service.;-) I give it about 4 days after the service starts until someone figures this out.;-)
Forced stepdown from 802.11g to 802.11b
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I've been seriously looking at setting up a wireless-capable Router in my home and noticed that all the ones I have seen totally step down from 802.11g to 802.11b if one 802.11b device is connected.
In other words, if you've got twenty 802.11g devices connected wirelessly and one 802.11b device connects, everyone starts running at 802.11b speeds.
That's not going to stop me, but I though the/. community might find that interesting.
The "hi-tech economy" is in the same shape as the
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"...dropped off with the rest of the hi-tech economy"
Interesting the way that was worded. It's as if to say, something different happened to hi-tech than happened to the rest of the economy when the reality is that ALL segments of the economy have fallen off. No segment is hiring right now. None.
The WSJ just had an article last week about MBAs not getting offers at all right now.
I've been using a Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox 3 (30gb) unit for the last year and 10+ hours a *day* and have no complaints. Solid unit. I can not only play MP3s, but also WMA files (sorry/.-ers,,, I have sinned).
The unit also easily stores data files. w00t!
IMHO, the zen is an easy choice - twice the storage, $100 less, tons of reliability, and more features.
Btw, there is also a HUGE Nomad community too! I'll cite Nomadness.net as a great example. Good forums and good Nomad news.
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Would the color of a Bill Clinton bill be pink? ;-)
Holy cow! Can you say, "Free cash!"
Just stand in front of ATM the next time a worm rocks through and watch it start spitting out bills.
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's obviously too little though. Have you seen their stock price lately?
Although I hate to pay another fee, it's ridiculous that Sun can't make some money from all the Java development that goes on. Heaven knows their stock needs the influx of cash.
Microsoft is officially Found On Road Dead. ;-)
A $75 credit at ThinkGeek won't buy one thing!
They've also got a patent on not being able to find my DVDs for at least a week and a half after I send them back.
You can get relocation right now! I have 18+ years of experience in IT and one company wanted to offer me $8k for relocation. Seriously.
...and just accepted the offer from the small company!
I just accepted a job for a company in another state (where I actually wanted to go!) but they didn't offer relo. Better job though. This company was small. The other one was big. I loathe big companies.
If you're wondering, I've been looking for about a year and a half. For the lat 15 months, things have been deader than King Tut. No more. I'm hearing from people again and getting hits on my resume.
Things are turning around people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
" Are there theoretical, political or economic reasons it couldn't work?"
Uhhhh, as long as the equipment to transmit wirelessly and the electricity to power out isn't free (not counting the multitude of people to roll it out and support it), you're always going to be paying something.
Hard to believe that a question devoid of basic Economics 101 would appear on Slashdot.
Another point to consider is that to do a backup on your Palm unit, you have to run back to a particular PC to do it.
On the other hand, as soon as I enter data into my Sidekick, it's backed up. Plain and simple. I could be on a "road trip" or vacation and not sweat losing information.
The color units are coming out any day now! That is what's up.
1) Getting data in is a bitch? I take it you didn't find the upload capabilities through your web desktop? ;-) Once the data is up loaded, you can either edit it on the device or through the web interface.
2) I have no problems with the battery life. None. Also, why in the hell you had to enter all your data again is beyond me! The T-Mobile servers backup your device constantly. I've even reset mine and **every byte** of your data comes back the second the device is powered back on. Try THAT with a Palm or PocketPC!
3) I have no idea what your local T-Mobile Rep's problem is. Mine was setup right day #1 without issue.
4) What accessories did you want for the Sidekick? It's a pretty complete unit.
5) I think GMS/GPRS coverage is **terrific**!! I'm rarely off the data network.
1) Why would you have a problem with their servers storing your data? That's a **plus**! Unlike Palm, Handsprint, and PocketPC that have to be backed up religiously, T-Mobile backs up all your data automatically! I've had the device since day #1 and never lost 1 byte!
;-) I've had the **same unit** since day #1 and have never had a problem. Never. Not one.
2) Some people have had back luck with the units. Keep in mind that satisfied people don't rant and rave.
I've had a unit from Palm, Handspring, and a Windows device from Toshiba. I hated them all. They crashed too much and only held static information (since the wireless plans are so expensive only God and Bill Gates can arrord them),,,, not to mention how horsey big the units get when you put wireless equipment on them.
I now carry a T-Mobile Sidekick. It replaced all the above AND my cell phone. Maximum PC did a head-to-head shootout this month and the Sidekick kicked ALL their butts. Bad.
Plus, the cell/data plans include *unlimited* data. Unlimited! All for $39.95 a month.
+3 Insightful.
Yeah, this is a great deal **as long as the company stays in business**. If they go out of business, you've got a hard drive full of files that do nothing.
Isn't the question really, "Wouldn't it be great to own every song ever created for $10?"
/. utility to bust the DRM protection. ;-) I give it about 4 days after the service starts until someone figures this out. ;-)
How is this possible?
1) Sign up for one month.
2) Download every song in the database.
3) Use the new
4) Discontinue the service.
I've been seriously looking at setting up a wireless-capable Router in my home and noticed that all the ones I have seen totally step down from 802.11g to 802.11b if one 802.11b device is connected.
/. community might find that interesting.
In other words, if you've got twenty 802.11g devices connected wirelessly and one 802.11b device connects, everyone starts running at 802.11b speeds.
That's not going to stop me, but I though the
"...dropped off with the rest of the hi-tech economy"
Interesting the way that was worded. It's as if to say, something different happened to hi-tech than happened to the rest of the economy when the reality is that ALL segments of the economy have fallen off. No segment is hiring right now. None.
The WSJ just had an article last week about MBAs not getting offers at all right now.
I seriously considered the Archos until I found out that it won't play WMA files.
No sale.
Yeah, I read your whole comment. :-) I was certainly not trying to imply that the iPod didn't have a community. I didn't comment on that at all.
:-)
Appreciate you adding that to the mix though. I was just having fun (notice the smiley emoticon).
Wow! That's definitely worth the extra $100.
LOL!!! As soon as you started complaining about PlayCenter, I was going to reply about Red Chair's Notmad. I use that as well! Real nice software.
It's like using Windows Explorer to transfer music files and data files. Just drag and drop! Mindless.
Agreed, but that does not apply to the Zen though. You'll not have problems.
I've been using a Creative Labs Nomad Jukebox 3 (30gb) unit for the last year and 10+ hours a *day* and have no complaints. Solid unit. I can not only play MP3s, but also WMA files (sorry /.-ers,,, I have sinned).
The unit also easily stores data files. w00t!
IMHO, the zen is an easy choice - twice the storage, $100 less, tons of reliability, and more features.
Btw, there is also a HUGE Nomad community too! I'll cite Nomadness.net as a great example. Good forums and good Nomad news.
If you wife is going to be away for a month, consider getting one of those cleaning services that does the job in a bikini.