TF2 on the 360, although I wish I had the PC version instead because of all the custom maps. But really the whole "Orange Box" just rocks in terms of value.
Nope. I've seen those and it's made it really tempting to buy the PC version as well...but I know I won't be able to justify having the game on two different platforms. No worries though, as I've since read that Valve is indeed working on some new maps for the 360.
Oh and I also always give my credit card and social security number to Ebay when they're having problems with my account and they direct me to www.secureauthenticate.ebay.com.
Oh man you've been had!!! Every time I give them my SSN and CC it's at www.ebay.secureauthenticate.com. Obviously the site you have listed is a bogus / malware site!!!
I'll give you that it cost more upfront (the initial $$$ for the box), although you can still buy Series 2 Tivo; and those are really cheap these days.
But as for the "cable companies DVR works better than Tivo"? That is laughable. Yes I do have a Tivo, but a simple search through any A/V forum and you will find pretty much nothing but praise for how well Tivo works. As well as comments from users who previously had CC DVRs and now have Tivo....usually goes soemthing like this: "OMG, I can't believe how much better Tivo is than my old CC DVR."
As for the pre-empted show...that's one of the huge features Tivo is known for handling so well. I only wish my HD DVR downstairs worked as well as my Tivo S2 that I have in the bedroom. Anytime a show switches day/time, Tivo picks it up beautifully. The HD DVR downstairs doesn't have a clue.
What are you talking about? If you find something you "flag" it with "yes" and then in the comment box mention the exact coordinates. That's what I did with something that wasn't in the picture but off a few "slides" over.
Actually, if you use TV Guide On Screen, it's 8 days worth of info here in the states (not just the next three time slots). Not as good as Tivo's 2-3 weeks but still better than nothing. I know this because I have an LG LCD TV with a DVR built in downstairs which has the TV Guide as well as a Tivo in the bedroom upstairs.
I just got a T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) with WM6 on it this weekend. First thing I did was install TCPMP (http://picard.exceed.hu/tcpmp/test/). Trust me, WAY better video player than Windows Media. Although I still use Windows Media to play music since TCPMP removed the m4a codec (non-DRM iTunes music).
Mod parent up! The wifey and I were waiting on the iPhone to come out. Then we realized that for half the price we could get something that works "good enough" for us (i.e. plays movies, music, surfs the net and makes calls). So the wifey got a BB Pearl and I got a Dash (HTC Excalibur). I'd love to have an iPhone because it does look wicked cool, but we couldn't justify the price.
I'm selling my PSP. For what I want, the iPod is better.
I also have a PSP. I love it. However, I'm finding that I use it more for the WiFi, Music and Video as well. I've got 10-12 games but I never really play them (and they do look beautiful and are fun) but I'm just more into my XBox 360 right now. Having said that, I may actually sell mine when the iPhone comes out (i.e. I need a new cell anyway, and it will take care of my WiFi, Music and Video needs too).
Not trolling, as this does sound awesome, but in reality how many applications out there really take advantage of these nifty multi-processor computers?
I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny or insightful. But just in case, I must disagree. I happen to work with a guy who is a great developer. Incredibly bright (probably a genius but I've never asked). Has a PhD in Chem E. yet chooses to be a software developer because he enjoys that right now in his life. And I'm not talking just some hacker, he actually knows a crap load about comp sci (theory and all). He's the type of guy (this actually happened) that re-wrote one of our display drivers over a weekend because the third party one had bugs.
Meanwhile, he is the nicest, most humble guy I've ever worked with. And I don't know a single person at work that doesn't get along with him.
I would like to point out that there is also another group of Linux users, not sure what you call them because they are not newbies but they also haven't used Linux in several years. Most of the guys I work with fall into this category, they have used Linux in the past (as in Red Hat 6 and 7) and have been out of the Linux loop for years.
Why is this interesting? Well because when they come to me (resident Linux user) because they "want to get back into Linux" they immediately ask/talk about Red Hat. I have to explain the whole "Fedora" thing to them and if I mention Ubuntu, they always say "Ubu-what?"
So Ubuntu may be uber popular with newbies just starting out, but my experience is for those out of the game and just coming back they just want to start with something they were familiar with "back in the day" which almost always is Red Hat.
I want more flexibility, speed, features (play MP3's, photos, etc.)
Huh? Maybe I'm not understanding your request, but Tivo (S2) does play MP3s and it does let you view photos. It's actually pretty cool. And if you install Galleon then you've got all kinds of additional features (like movie times, local even listings, local weather and traffic). Is that not what you were referring to?
Ugh I was so excited to perhaps get first post that I just realized my post is full of typos....Were = Where and I'm not should be I'm now. Anyway, you get the point.
Were I work we are a half MS shop and half Unix like shop (i.e. VxWorks and Linux). I personally started out on the MS side, but I'm not on the embedded unix side. Since I've seen both sides of the coin I keep trying to tell everyone here that we can all live together in peace. But my comments always fall on deaf ears. Maybe now they'll start to believe me.
p.s. is this first post??? No Way.
If you watched the show, you'd know that she doesn't have a lot of money and on top of that owes a lot to the Mob...she can't afford a Windows or Apple laptop....so of course she had to resort to Linux on an old laptop she had lying around.
And don't forget sound. THX-Certified, so the HD audio (i.e. dolby digital) should sound great and probably better than a run of the mill cable company / dish company tivo like box when hooked up to the proper equipment.
Sure, sure, you can do this with Tivo. But can you also watch those recorded shows over your home network on other PCs? Burn to DVD?
Why yes you can actually. Don't get me wrong even though I'm a Tivo user, I can appreciate MythTV (and I'm thinking of switching someday), but I just wanted to point out that you can do those things with Tivo as well.
The local "MicroCenter" store here in Denver does sell Linux right next to Windows and even sells desktops with Linux pre-installed. Granted not a huge chain like Staples, but a decent one (see MicroCenter's web site for locations
I'll add my reply to this as well. I did a lot of research when I bought my Tivo. I really wanted to make my own MythTV box, but I didn't (and still don't) have a spare box lying around. That's the key. *IF* you have a spare box around then it's cheaper to build a MythTV box (assuming you have the know how and patience).
A Tivo @ $50 (which is what mine cost) + $12/month for three years comes out to the same price as building my own (again because I'd have to buy all new hardware).
So now that price is no longer in the equation it was pretty easy for me to just get a Tivo that worked (and well) out of the box. And it does everything I'd want my MythTV box to do (including burning DVDs of shows/movies).
Three years from now when I've finally broke even with what a new box would have cost me...well by then I'll probably be making the switch to HDTV along with all new hardware anyway....then it may be a different story.
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TF2 on the 360, although I wish I had the PC version instead because of all the custom maps. But really the whole "Orange Box" just rocks in terms of value.
Nope. I've seen those and it's made it really tempting to buy the PC version as well...but I know I won't be able to justify having the game on two different platforms. No worries though, as I've since read that Valve is indeed working on some new maps for the 360.
How about a few more TF2 maps on the console!!!
I just want to know if Valve ever intends on releasing new maps for the 360? I play TF2 so much that I'd be willing to even pay for the new maps!
Great! Thanks a lot! Now everyone knows what my nick means...
Oh and I also always give my credit card and social security number to Ebay when they're having problems with my account and they direct me to www.secureauthenticate.ebay.com.
Oh man you've been had!!! Every time I give them my SSN and CC it's at www.ebay.secureauthenticate.com. Obviously the site you have listed is a bogus / malware site!!!
You're joking right? No wonder you posted as AC.
I'll give you that it cost more upfront (the initial $$$ for the box), although you can still buy Series 2 Tivo; and those are really cheap these days.
But as for the "cable companies DVR works better than Tivo"? That is laughable. Yes I do have a Tivo, but a simple search through any A/V forum and you will find pretty much nothing but praise for how well Tivo works. As well as comments from users who previously had CC DVRs and now have Tivo....usually goes soemthing like this: "OMG, I can't believe how much better Tivo is than my old CC DVR."
As for the pre-empted show...that's one of the huge features Tivo is known for handling so well. I only wish my HD DVR downstairs worked as well as my Tivo S2 that I have in the bedroom. Anytime a show switches day/time, Tivo picks it up beautifully. The HD DVR downstairs doesn't have a clue.
What are you talking about? If you find something you "flag" it with "yes" and then in the comment box mention the exact coordinates. That's what I did with something that wasn't in the picture but off a few "slides" over.
Actually, if you use TV Guide On Screen, it's 8 days worth of info here in the states (not just the next three time slots). Not as good as Tivo's 2-3 weeks but still better than nothing. I know this because I have an LG LCD TV with a DVR built in downstairs which has the TV Guide as well as a Tivo in the bedroom upstairs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TV_Guide_On_Screen
http://www.tvgos.com/
I just got a T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) with WM6 on it this weekend. First thing I did was install TCPMP (http://picard.exceed.hu/tcpmp/test/). Trust me, WAY better video player than Windows Media. Although I still use Windows Media to play music since TCPMP removed the m4a codec (non-DRM iTunes music).
Mod parent up! The wifey and I were waiting on the iPhone to come out. Then we realized that for half the price we could get something that works "good enough" for us (i.e. plays movies, music, surfs the net and makes calls). So the wifey got a BB Pearl and I got a Dash (HTC Excalibur). I'd love to have an iPhone because it does look wicked cool, but we couldn't justify the price.
I'm selling my PSP. For what I want, the iPod is better.
I also have a PSP. I love it. However, I'm finding that I use it more for the WiFi, Music and Video as well. I've got 10-12 games but I never really play them (and they do look beautiful and are fun) but I'm just more into my XBox 360 right now. Having said that, I may actually sell mine when the iPhone comes out (i.e. I need a new cell anyway, and it will take care of my WiFi, Music and Video needs too).
Not trolling, as this does sound awesome, but in reality how many applications out there really take advantage of these nifty multi-processor computers?
I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny or insightful. But just in case, I must disagree. I happen to work with a guy who is a great developer. Incredibly bright (probably a genius but I've never asked). Has a PhD in Chem E. yet chooses to be a software developer because he enjoys that right now in his life. And I'm not talking just some hacker, he actually knows a crap load about comp sci (theory and all). He's the type of guy (this actually happened) that re-wrote one of our display drivers over a weekend because the third party one had bugs.
Meanwhile, he is the nicest, most humble guy I've ever worked with. And I don't know a single person at work that doesn't get along with him.
I would like to point out that there is also another group of Linux users, not sure what you call them because they are not newbies but they also haven't used Linux in several years. Most of the guys I work with fall into this category, they have used Linux in the past (as in Red Hat 6 and 7) and have been out of the Linux loop for years.
Why is this interesting? Well because when they come to me (resident Linux user) because they "want to get back into Linux" they immediately ask/talk about Red Hat. I have to explain the whole "Fedora" thing to them and if I mention Ubuntu, they always say "Ubu-what?"
So Ubuntu may be uber popular with newbies just starting out, but my experience is for those out of the game and just coming back they just want to start with something they were familiar with "back in the day" which almost always is Red Hat.
Oops. I missed that. You are correct. It's really a bummer that the other "Tivos" aren't as nice as the standalone units.
I want more flexibility, speed, features (play MP3's, photos, etc.)
Huh? Maybe I'm not understanding your request, but Tivo (S2) does play MP3s and it does let you view photos. It's actually pretty cool. And if you install Galleon then you've got all kinds of additional features (like movie times, local even listings, local weather and traffic). Is that not what you were referring to?
Ugh I was so excited to perhaps get first post that I just realized my post is full of typos....Were = Where and I'm not should be I'm now. Anyway, you get the point.
Were I work we are a half MS shop and half Unix like shop (i.e. VxWorks and Linux). I personally started out on the MS side, but I'm not on the embedded unix side. Since I've seen both sides of the coin I keep trying to tell everyone here that we can all live together in peace. But my comments always fall on deaf ears. Maybe now they'll start to believe me. p.s. is this first post??? No Way.
If you watched the show, you'd know that she doesn't have a lot of money and on top of that owes a lot to the Mob...she can't afford a Windows or Apple laptop....so of course she had to resort to Linux on an old laptop she had lying around.
And don't forget sound. THX-Certified, so the HD audio (i.e. dolby digital) should sound great and probably better than a run of the mill cable company / dish company tivo like box when hooked up to the proper equipment.
Sure, sure, you can do this with Tivo. But can you also watch those recorded shows over your home network on other PCs? Burn to DVD?
Why yes you can actually. Don't get me wrong even though I'm a Tivo user, I can appreciate MythTV (and I'm thinking of switching someday), but I just wanted to point out that you can do those things with Tivo as well.
The local "MicroCenter" store here in Denver does sell Linux right next to Windows and even sells desktops with Linux pre-installed. Granted not a huge chain like Staples, but a decent one (see MicroCenter's web site for locations
I'll add my reply to this as well. I did a lot of research when I bought my Tivo. I really wanted to make my own MythTV box, but I didn't (and still don't) have a spare box lying around. That's the key. *IF* you have a spare box around then it's cheaper to build a MythTV box (assuming you have the know how and patience).
A Tivo @ $50 (which is what mine cost) + $12/month for three years comes out to the same price as building my own (again because I'd have to buy all new hardware).
So now that price is no longer in the equation it was pretty easy for me to just get a Tivo that worked (and well) out of the box. And it does everything I'd want my MythTV box to do (including burning DVDs of shows/movies).
Three years from now when I've finally broke even with what a new box would have cost me...well by then I'll probably be making the switch to HDTV along with all new hardware anyway....then it may be a different story.
Didn't this usually have O.S. and Browser information as well (i.e. google visited by xyz o.s. most, etc, etc)? I don't see it on there.