In order to take advantage of this method of payment, PayPal still requires a debit or credit card on file. Some people don't have either -- shocking, I know.
I've had a bank account tied to my PayPal account for several years. However, when trying to follow the steps necessary to enable PayPal as my payment method for iTunes, I was prompted to enter a credit or debit card. There's no "Skip" button there, only "Cancel." That button does exactly what it suggests.
Mac news outlets were trying to play up the convenience of it all, suggesting bank account holders without credit (/debit) cards would be fine. I was disappointed, though not surprised, to find that's not the case.
Guess that means I'll just stick with store-bought gift cards, and coercing friends & family into sending the occasional gift certificate.
No, I do understand. I knew it was fake before posting. A random outburst would seem far less redundant than joining the sea of posters claiming it was a fraud.
Well, the box resembles the kind an Apple display comes in. The unit itself looks similar to pictures I've seen of the recent aluminum displays. I'm not convinced.
If popular convention has it that the iMac is going G5, and the computer will be set up as in the picture, then does that mean cooling problems have been solved? If so, why not placate the power users who crave portability and offer a PowerBook G5 before catering to the lower-tier market within which the iMac resides?
Also, wouldn't suing your customers piss them off, making them switch to alternate providers
That's one of the issues here that you won't find in other situations - there's no legal way to acquire this music without the RIAA getting a cut. The RIAA knows this and the organization plays that card with a bit of hostility.
I've had one for my iBook since early 2002 and it's great for that kind of thing. The swivel feature is neat when I'm working with someone and want to show them something on the screen.
But is it bad for me to provide a way (with or without authentication) to access said music from work or from another location?
While they are not on a P2P system, much of my music is online and available to me and to anyone who guesses my IP address and the magical mystery port number of the day. No authentication in place. If someone is going to "steal" music simply because I have made it easy for myself to access my music from a friend's house or work, is it any different than leaving a binder of CDs (copies or originals) on my car seat with a door unlocked?
Tell you what, RIAA... if and when you attempt to charge me for all of the MP3 files I have, then I will send you a notarized letter of contempt along with pictures of my CD collection. In fact, I'll even include a list of all 1478 CDs that I legally own.
I have stopped buying new CDs and stopped downloading new music. From here on out it's iTunes Music Store or nothing at all... though I do like how UMG is cutting MSRP to $13. That may help.
The local grocery chain store just opened at the end of June after extensive renovations... more health food, world-themed aisles, larger selections, and a cleaner overall store.
Soon after opening, yellow signs appeared on all registers stating that they were beginning to track inventory using a new technology. Items would have to be scanned before brought outside (otherwise security gates at the exit would go wild in some fashion, I guess), and the technology was "not harmful... comparable to FM radio signals". Given the choice of comparison, I imagine the switch is on to RFID tags on all products there. Either that, or it's a huge bluff; I saw some woman walk out of the store without stuff on the bottom of her cart scanned in and nothing happened.
This Funmac.com thread has a bunch of shots of the new XCode development package. Both Project Builder and Interface Builder are featured at great length.
I'm no fan of Jack Campbell and honestly do not believe anything his site spouts. The only time I ever hear anything about it is when (semi-)legitimate news sources pick up "scoops" from his site.
To read more about how cool a guy he is, check out the MacTable report at Macintouch:
...and while it does make some good points about cheap, home-brewed recording (whether Pro Tools or not) it doesn't take into account:
Using said studios Hiring people to mix, master, and produce albums Advertising and promotion Paying everyone associated with the album in a fair manner aside from the artist The fact Hilary Rosen does not have enough money.
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The iMac G5 is designed to make it easy for you to install replacement parts if you need to. The parts you can install yourself are:
- AirPort Extreme Card
- Memory - DDR 400 MHz (PC3200) SDRAM
- Hard drive
- Optical drive
- Power supply
- LCD display
- Modem card
- Mid-plane assembly (contains the main logic board, the G5 processor, fans, and so forth).
While I don't deny that upgrading previous (i|e)Macs could be a pain in the ass, Apple is taking a different route with newer machines.The last time I tried to get a PayPal card, I was required to have a credit or debit card on file. I'll try again in the morning.
In order to take advantage of this method of payment, PayPal still requires a debit or credit card on file. Some people don't have either -- shocking, I know.
I've had a bank account tied to my PayPal account for several years. However, when trying to follow the steps necessary to enable PayPal as my payment method for iTunes, I was prompted to enter a credit or debit card. There's no "Skip" button there, only "Cancel." That button does exactly what it suggests.
I agree.
Mac news outlets were trying to play up the convenience of it all, suggesting bank account holders without credit (/debit) cards would be fine. I was disappointed, though not surprised, to find that's not the case.
Guess that means I'll just stick with store-bought gift cards, and coercing friends & family into sending the occasional gift certificate.
Considering the PSP is supposed to be available later and at a higher price, I think consumers wouldn't want to "settle" for it.
That'd be like going to buy an eMachines system and "settling" for an iMac.
No, I do understand. I knew it was fake before posting. A random outburst would seem far less redundant than joining the sea of posters claiming it was a fraud.
I did it all for the karma.
Well, the box resembles the kind an Apple display comes in. The unit itself looks similar to pictures I've seen of the recent aluminum displays. I'm not convinced.
If popular convention has it that the iMac is going G5, and the computer will be set up as in the picture, then does that mean cooling problems have been solved? If so, why not placate the power users who crave portability and offer a PowerBook G5 before catering to the lower-tier market within which the iMac resides?
Also, wouldn't suing your customers piss them off, making them switch to alternate providers
That's one of the issues here that you won't find in other situations - there's no legal way to acquire this music without the RIAA getting a cut. The RIAA knows this and the organization plays that card with a bit of hostility.
What about the CoolPad?
I've had one for my iBook since early 2002 and it's great for that kind of thing. The swivel feature is neat when I'm working with someone and want to show them something on the screen.
But is it bad for me to provide a way (with or without authentication) to access said music from work or from another location?
While they are not on a P2P system, much of my music is online and available to me and to anyone who guesses my IP address and the magical mystery port number of the day. No authentication in place. If someone is going to "steal" music simply because I have made it easy for myself to access my music from a friend's house or work, is it any different than leaving a binder of CDs (copies or originals) on my car seat with a door unlocked?
Tell you what, RIAA... if and when you attempt to charge me for all of the MP3 files I have, then I will send you a notarized letter of contempt along with pictures of my CD collection. In fact, I'll even include a list of all 1478 CDs that I legally own.
I have stopped buying new CDs and stopped downloading new music. From here on out it's iTunes Music Store or nothing at all... though I do like how UMG is cutting MSRP to $13. That may help.
Microsoft has plans to release a new version of Windows Media Player for Mac in the near future with full support for all v9 codecs.
Story @ Activewin.com
The local grocery chain store just opened at the end of June after extensive renovations... more health food, world-themed aisles, larger selections, and a cleaner overall store.
Soon after opening, yellow signs appeared on all registers stating that they were beginning to track inventory using a new technology. Items would have to be scanned before brought outside (otherwise security gates at the exit would go wild in some fashion, I guess), and the technology was "not harmful... comparable to FM radio signals". Given the choice of comparison, I imagine the switch is on to RFID tags on all products there. Either that, or it's a huge bluff; I saw some woman walk out of the store without stuff on the bottom of her cart scanned in and nothing happened.
Another article at forbes.com
Wow, 802.11a support and a 2-hour battery life... sign me up.
This Funmac.com thread has a bunch of shots of the new XCode development package. Both Project Builder and Interface Builder are featured at great length.
According to Crazy Apple Rumors, you're not far off.
I'm no fan of Jack Campbell and honestly do not believe anything his site spouts. The only time I ever hear anything about it is when (semi-)legitimate news sources pick up "scoops" from his site.
To read more about how cool a guy he is, check out the MacTable report at Macintouch:
http://www.macintouch.com/mactable.html
The iPod uses an ARM processor.
iPod stats @ everymac.com
iBooks will likely be moving to an IBM-produced G3 early next year, with an Altivec-enhanced G3 available from IBM (not Motorola) late next year.
IBM+G3 info @ The Register
...and while it does make some good points about cheap, home-brewed recording (whether Pro Tools or not) it doesn't take into account:
Using said studios
Hiring people to mix, master, and produce albums
Advertising and promotion
Paying everyone associated with the album in a fair manner aside from the artist
The fact Hilary Rosen does not have enough money.