Hi,
I was the one who posted.
I didn't mean to imply that the port was functionally the same. Just that the two ports are micrometers apart in size. And both are situated centered on the end of the device. It struck me as an interesting coincidence.
Also, my server is slashdotted. I have supercache enabled and CDN for my media. Still couldn't handle the load. Ugh. Wordpress. Maybe time to move to Tumblr.
I believe that when Apple finally releases a 'iPhone' that there will be a revival of sales. A phone is a 'must-carry' device, while and iPod is very much optional. I currently have a 60gb video iPod that I never use. When I am running around, doing errands, I dont want to have a Batman-esque belt of devices (phone,iPod,camera). My current solution is a multimedia phone (the Nokia N73). It is about one generation away from being the ulitmate convergence device for me. I think if Apple rolled out their vision of a convergence device, it would take the market by storm, much as the original iPod did.
Just because the dramas on TV are great does not mean that all Reality is bad. Survivor is still good. Entertaining and not pandering to the lowest common denominator. I would argue that it is the same audience that watches CSI (the ratings are very similar). Amazing Race is a decent show. Breaking Bonaduce was hard to watch but it was actually very well done. Project Greenlight - good, smart show. Project Runway - people with real skills compete for a chance at a real career. There are diamonds in the rough.
Ok so maybe you are not praying about it but it seems that Nokia has decided to change their ways. The 668* series Nokia phone is a step in the right direction.
I upgraded to Tiger so iSync isn't the issue anymore. The Nokia software allows you to convert MP3s to "true tones" and also allows you to use the Nokia LifeBlog software. I am using the PicoBlogger as a moblog solution but have not found a way to convert MP3s. These may seem like silly needs but it would be nice to have the option. Its part of my overall experience with my phone.
Overall, I am thrilled. I dumped Verizon Wireless because of their phone crippling tendencies and dumped my Treo for my 6620. I am very happy with my choice.
Maybe they can return the favor by being more Mac friendly in their desktop and sync software rollouts.
I have recently "discovered" the series 60 platform and I am really pleased with it. I was so happy with it that I was able to dump my Treo for a 6620. Finally, a real multitaksting smartphone alternative (non-msft). It's the best thing since sliced bread. Now if they could just give OS X some love.
can someone tell me why I'd want to use a PsP when I can use a laptop or a desktop just the same and not need to wardrive or be at home?
I can tell you. I work in a freelance environment and change job sites every three months or so. I don't want to lug a powerbook around just to check email and browse/. I currently have a treo 600 and hate it because of its bugginess and no clamshell form factor. I would love to travel with a slim clamshell phone and a PSP as most of my jobsites have open wifi access.
I must say that after Yahoo! decided to charge for POP access I said "never again will I rely on a 'free' service." Once you grow to rely on this account for POP access to your pdas. phones, etc. they have you by the short hairs.
Maybe they will prove me wrong and they wont pull a Yahoo, but for now, I am staying put and using my gmail account as my spam catch all and for its very best feature: geek street cred.
I was going to get one of these but then realized it wouldnt take long for wife wife to figure out how to disable it with an EMP grenade.
Dont hate me. I still dont get it.
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Maybe I played this game on the wrong day but I just didn't get it. It looked good from the outset. It had elements that reminded me of games I love like Deus Ex and Half Life. But then I got into the "Halo" world and started to get chased by a bunch of Smurfs. All of the cute little animals making noises like squeaky toys. I felt bad shooting them actually.
I find it odd that people cite the MPAA figures for lost revenue. These figures assume that all of this media would have been purchased had they not been "stolen." IANAAccountant but I think that their figures could be reduced by a factor of a hundred to get closer to the actual losses.
But I want my gear to fit in here! It's all about and all-in-one solution for me. And qwerty is much better IMO than handwriting recognition for funky terminal action.
I have a Treo 600 and cant imagine trying to "power-use" the device without QWERTY input. Email, IM, URLs, and even the ocasional Terminal via Tussh. If I didn't have my usable thumboard I would want to blow my brains out. I am open to other input methods. I just haven't seen anything that comes close.
I wish they could just come out and clearly advocate diverstity among OSes. The biggest threat IMO is the ubiquity of holes, not severity.
In my perfect world they would advocate open standards and address the flaws in the system not just individual "patients." As these plagues come and go, if we all have the same immune systems, our collective odds are not good.
I am glad they are putting good info out there. I guess I am hoping that in each case they identify the larger problem so we can all keep our eye on the ball.
Does engadget have and agenda? Are they trying to trick you? Take a warm bath and relax. Engadget is a terrific site that was trying to share what is obiously relevant information to some/.ers. I initially found that site becuase it was linked somewhere and I am glad I did. IMO this is how the www is supposed to word for us regular folks.Give the guy a break.
It seems like you were more caught up in proving that you could "catch the guy" then thinking about wether you were just coming off as needlessly angry grump.
AFAIK The news media is not supposed to project states until the the polls close in each state as to not deter late in hte day voters..You wont get any real time breakdowns until after 8pm eastern. I could be wrong.
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Hi, I was the one who posted. I didn't mean to imply that the port was functionally the same. Just that the two ports are micrometers apart in size. And both are situated centered on the end of the device. It struck me as an interesting coincidence. Also, my server is slashdotted. I have supercache enabled and CDN for my media. Still couldn't handle the load. Ugh. Wordpress. Maybe time to move to Tumblr.
I believe that when Apple finally releases a 'iPhone' that there will be a revival of sales. A phone is a 'must-carry' device, while and iPod is very much optional. I currently have a 60gb video iPod that I never use. When I am running around, doing errands, I dont want to have a Batman-esque belt of devices (phone,iPod,camera). My current solution is a multimedia phone (the Nokia N73). It is about one generation away from being the ulitmate convergence device for me. I think if Apple rolled out their vision of a convergence device, it would take the market by storm, much as the original iPod did.
Just because the dramas on TV are great does not mean that all Reality is bad.
Survivor is still good. Entertaining and not pandering to the lowest common denominator. I would argue that it is the same audience that watches CSI (the ratings are very similar).
Amazing Race is a decent show. Breaking Bonaduce was hard to watch but it was actually very well done. Project Greenlight - good, smart show. Project Runway - people with real skills compete for a chance at a real career.
There are diamonds in the rough.
Ok so maybe you are not praying about it but it seems that Nokia has decided to change their ways. The 668* series Nokia phone is a step in the right direction.
I upgraded to Tiger so iSync isn't the issue anymore. The Nokia software allows you to convert MP3s to "true tones" and also allows you to use the Nokia LifeBlog software. I am using the PicoBlogger as a moblog solution but have not found a way to convert MP3s. These may seem like silly needs but it would be nice to have the option. Its part of my overall experience with my phone.
Overall, I am thrilled. I dumped Verizon Wireless because of their phone crippling tendencies and dumped my Treo for my 6620. I am very happy with my choice.
Maybe they can return the favor by being more Mac friendly in their desktop and sync software rollouts.
I have recently "discovered" the series 60 platform and I am really pleased with it. I was so happy with it that I was able to dump my Treo for a 6620. Finally, a real multitaksting smartphone alternative (non-msft). It's the best thing since sliced bread. Now if they could just give OS X some love.
can someone tell me why I'd want to use a PsP when I can use a laptop or a desktop just the same and not need to wardrive or be at home?
/. I currently have a treo 600 and hate it because of its bugginess and no clamshell form factor. I would love to travel with a slim clamshell phone and a PSP as most of my jobsites have open wifi access.
I can tell you. I work in a freelance environment and change job sites every three months or so. I don't want to lug a powerbook around just to check email and browse
I hope that answers your question.
I have another great solution. This one is time tested and will not drain your batteries.
Step 1.Print all the individual frames to paper
Step 2.Animate!
I must say that after Yahoo! decided to charge for POP access I said "never again will I rely on a 'free' service." Once you grow to rely on this account for POP access to your pdas. phones, etc. they have you by the short hairs.
Maybe they will prove me wrong and they wont pull a Yahoo, but for now, I am staying put and using my gmail account as my spam catch all and for its very best feature: geek street cred.
I switched to GoDaddy for this exact reason. They also happen to have great 24/7 phone support unlike my previous very, very,crappy registrar.
Good riddance! I wonder how long it will take to undo what he has done.
She will likely have to defeat my current wife in combat first...
That's a great idea! We can oil them both up and broadcast it live. The first ever Slashdot Pay-Per-View.
BTW the first yahoo to make the "Broad-cast" pun gets a -1 mod.
I was going to get one of these but then realized it wouldnt take long for wife wife to figure out how to disable it with an EMP grenade.
Maybe I played this game on the wrong day but I just didn't get it. It looked good from the outset. It had elements that reminded me of games I love like Deus Ex and Half Life. But then I got into the "Halo" world and started to get chased by a bunch of Smurfs. All of the cute little animals making noises like squeaky toys. I felt bad shooting them actually.
I find it odd that people cite the MPAA figures for lost revenue. These figures assume that all of this media would have been purchased had they not been "stolen." IANAAccountant but I think that their figures could be reduced by a factor of a hundred to get closer to the actual losses.
But I want my gear to fit in here! It's all about and all-in-one solution for me. And qwerty is much better IMO than handwriting recognition for funky terminal action.
Following the diversity mantra would require me to install Windows on some servers
;P
If you are not running Windows you are already following the diveersity mantra
I have a Treo 600 and cant imagine trying to "power-use" the device without QWERTY input. Email, IM, URLs, and even the ocasional Terminal via Tussh.
If I didn't have my usable thumboard I would want to blow my brains out.
I am open to other input methods. I just haven't seen anything that comes close.
I wish they could just come out and clearly advocate diverstity among OSes. The biggest threat IMO is the ubiquity of holes, not severity.
In my perfect world they would advocate open standards and address the flaws in the system not just individual "patients." As these plagues come and go, if we all have the same immune systems, our collective odds are not good.
I am glad they are putting good info out there. I guess I am hoping that in each case they identify the larger problem so we can all keep our eye on the ball.
It seems strange to crown it an excellent column if this the first article.
Just my opinion.
This is where I got it from.
My apologies if it is not a reliable source. I guess I could have simply not cited the source but my intent was to give credit where credit was due.
How is this bad?
/.ers. I initially found that site becuase it was linked somewhere and I am glad I did. IMO this is how the www is supposed to word for us regular folks.Give the guy a break.
Does engadget have and agenda? Are they trying to trick you? Take a warm bath and relax. Engadget is a terrific site that was trying to share what is obiously relevant information to some
It seems like you were more caught up in proving that you could "catch the guy" then thinking about wether you were just coming off as needlessly angry grump.
AFAIK The news media is not supposed to project states until the the polls close in each state as to not deter late in hte day voters..You wont get any real time breakdowns until after 8pm eastern. I could be wrong.
Why would we direct traffic to a site that requires windows to run? Pokkerroom.com is web based and even has a picture of tux on their main page.
Who declared Gizmodo the authority.
I dont think that they have won the Gizmodo vs. Engadget debate.
I do like them both.