My 4G iPod screen scratched the second day I had it just from putting it in my pocket. Rather than wait for the problem to get worse, I went to CompUSA and bought a pack of Fellowes Write-Right universal PDA screen protectors(I used to use these on my Visor Prism). I cut it a bit larger than the screen and applied carefully so as not to have any air pockets. Photos are not quite as sharp as on an unprotected screen, but it was worth it because a week later on a trip to NYC the iPod took a bit of abuse in my luggage mixed with keys, cell charger, cables, etc. The screen protector ended up with a big scratch but the screen below was fine. Simple solution.
I'm thinking this also helps on a balance sheet if they were looking to be bought out. Now they can say 'we have X million subscribers with contracts'.
gah!!! I feel like a lamer just for looking at that site. I hope they don't start an ad campaign based on this. Very interesting link that I think anyone considering buying this thing should see(cuz it would probably change their mind), wish I had mod points. embarrassing when a non-hip corporation tries to make their non-hip device seem hip. Just goes to show that Dell has no clue about pop culture.
that's what I thought when I read the article too, does this include their Pro 100 and Pro 1000 ethernet chips? and their mb chipsets? It doesn't really clarify whether they mean 'CPU'
easy solution, I bought a pack of Fellowes Write-Right universal PDA screen protectors and cut them to size. They are sticky but do not leave residue when removed, they are clear so they don't mess with the aesthetics of the device, and they protect the screen as well as the chassis. Also, they are not 'grippy' like the silicon sleeves so it's easy to slip in and out of pockets.
The nano doesn't have the 8 pin remote connector that the mini(and full size iPod) has, so the iTrip would have to be redesigned to either power itself via battery or maybe connect to the dock port and pull power from there.
If memory serves, the iPod Mini's microdrive was not a complete unit from Hitachi, Apple purchased them without a controller chip(or something like that, I can't find the article right now). I wouldn't be surprised if the Samsung flash memory was somehow hard-linked to the Nano so it could not be pilfered.
by not buying Creative's product ever since the iPod came out. Yes, I know Creative's MP3 player sales have increased every year, but they have not maintained marketshare as the market has grown(mostly due to popularity of iPod).
yup, using cryptic model names is bad for business as far as I'm concerned. Do people go into a store and ask for an iPod or a Sony NW-HD5? An iMac or a Sony VGC-RB42G? Keep it simple, folks.
out of 7000 users we have 3 Macs(in the graphics arts dept of course). If they polled who had a Mac at home the number would be significantly higher, I can count at least 10 people in my immediate area who use Macs at home(including me). You can't trust these reports.
my reasoning exactly. The Pismo is getting pretty old now, but it's still running strong after some upgrades(Panther, bunch of RAM, bigger&faster HD). I don't NEED a new machine now (although it would be nice), so I'm gonna hold out for the Intel Powerbooks, possibly even the rev B models just to be safe. That may be stretching the lifespan of my current machine a bit too much though.
Oh yeah, a few hours ago on engadget.com, along with the previous story about Apple and Intel. Looks like the submitter is just reposting headlines from other sites.
I lost interest in this title long ago. When I first read that Blizzard was doing a console game I thought Great! Finally a developer is going to do RTS proper for my Xbox. Then I found out it was going to be some 3rd or 1st person, stealth-action type thing and they started to lose me. I wish they would have stuck to their bread-and-butter and figured out a way to bring the original Starcraft experience to the consoles. Maybe Bungie will do us all a favor and reimagine Myth for Xbox.
bummer, Pismo Powerbook is not on the list. Odd because it appears the clamshell ibooks are supported and Pismo is definitely faster(faster bus and larger L2 cache in Pismo). My 400mhz Pismo is much faster than my 466mhz clamshell at every task I've ever thrown at them.
what if they sell you a blank iPod and give you some sort of code to enter on ITMS so you can download the songs afterwards? pain in the ass for the consumer but it would probably work.
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My 4G iPod screen scratched the second day I had it just from putting it in my pocket. Rather than wait for the problem to get worse, I went to CompUSA and bought a pack of Fellowes Write-Right universal PDA screen protectors(I used to use these on my Visor Prism). I cut it a bit larger than the screen and applied carefully so as not to have any air pockets. Photos are not quite as sharp as on an unprotected screen, but it was worth it because a week later on a trip to NYC the iPod took a bit of abuse in my luggage mixed with keys, cell charger, cables, etc. The screen protector ended up with a big scratch but the screen below was fine. Simple solution.
I'm thinking this also helps on a balance sheet if they were looking to be bought out. Now they can say 'we have X million subscribers with contracts'.
gah!!! I feel like a lamer just for looking at that site. I hope they don't start an ad campaign based on this. Very interesting link that I think anyone considering buying this thing should see(cuz it would probably change their mind), wish I had mod points. embarrassing when a non-hip corporation tries to make their non-hip device seem hip. Just goes to show that Dell has no clue about pop culture.
pescatarian actually, he eats fish. oh god, why do I know that?!
that's what I thought when I read the article too, does this include their Pro 100 and Pro 1000 ethernet chips? and their mb chipsets? It doesn't really clarify whether they mean 'CPU'
easy solution, I bought a pack of Fellowes Write-Right universal PDA screen protectors and cut them to size. They are sticky but do not leave residue when removed, they are clear so they don't mess with the aesthetics of the device, and they protect the screen as well as the chassis. Also, they are not 'grippy' like the silicon sleeves so it's easy to slip in and out of pockets.
The nano doesn't have the 8 pin remote connector that the mini(and full size iPod) has, so the iTrip would have to be redesigned to either power itself via battery or maybe connect to the dock port and pull power from there.
The Mediagate is not even the same class of device, I don't see how it can even be compared to a nano.
If memory serves, the iPod Mini's microdrive was not a complete unit from Hitachi, Apple purchased them without a controller chip(or something like that, I can't find the article right now). I wouldn't be surprised if the Samsung flash memory was somehow hard-linked to the Nano so it could not be pilfered.
by not buying Creative's product ever since the iPod came out. Yes, I know Creative's MP3 player sales have increased every year, but they have not maintained marketshare as the market has grown(mostly due to popularity of iPod).
it's already started over there, same dumb-ass comments that show up on /.
Apple is just covering their bases. This is merely a safeguard, not an indication that the move is behind schedule.
but eyelash isn't as funny(or gross, whichever)
yup, using cryptic model names is bad for business as far as I'm concerned. Do people go into a store and ask for an iPod or a Sony NW-HD5? An iMac or a Sony VGC-RB42G? Keep it simple, folks.
out of 7000 users we have 3 Macs(in the graphics arts dept of course). If they polled who had a Mac at home the number would be significantly higher, I can count at least 10 people in my immediate area who use Macs at home(including me). You can't trust these reports.
my reasoning exactly. The Pismo is getting pretty old now, but it's still running strong after some upgrades(Panther, bunch of RAM, bigger&faster HD). I don't NEED a new machine now (although it would be nice), so I'm gonna hold out for the Intel Powerbooks, possibly even the rev B models just to be safe. That may be stretching the lifespan of my current machine a bit too much though.
Oh yeah, a few hours ago on engadget.com, along with the previous story about Apple and Intel. Looks like the submitter is just reposting headlines from other sites.
I lost interest in this title long ago. When I first read that Blizzard was doing a console game I thought Great! Finally a developer is going to do RTS proper for my Xbox. Then I found out it was going to be some 3rd or 1st person, stealth-action type thing and they started to lose me. I wish they would have stuck to their bread-and-butter and figured out a way to bring the original Starcraft experience to the consoles. Maybe Bungie will do us all a favor and reimagine Myth for Xbox.
yes. macs have always been bootable off of their firewire buses.
Pismo(aka Powerbook G3 Firewire), has been re-added to the supported list. A few weeks ago it was conspicuously absent. Hurrah!
bummer, Pismo Powerbook is not on the list. Odd because it appears the clamshell ibooks are supported and Pismo is definitely faster(faster bus and larger L2 cache in Pismo). My 400mhz Pismo is much faster than my 466mhz clamshell at every task I've ever thrown at them.
1000-2000 songs? my powerbook starts to get heavy with just a few hundred tunes on there.
seems like a simple enough device to me, but apparently I was mistaken.
this was on gizmodo about 8 hours ago, slashdot is behind the times
what if they sell you a blank iPod and give you some sort of code to enter on ITMS so you can download the songs afterwards? pain in the ass for the consumer but it would probably work.