Well my friend that works at Apple says...
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We all know about the U2 branded iPod... you've drooled over the Harry Potter laser engraved iPod... 2006 brings you a new revolution in branding.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster iPod. This iPod includes a non-removable case for your iPod made out of durable foam latex. A respectable amount of "noodly appendages" keep the iPod off your desk and floating mysteriously in the air. This can be had for you and your loved ones for the price of... $599, $100 of which is donated directly to the beer volcano.
I've always had the opinion that with a video game -> movie thing you have two options.
1) Movie is exactly like the game and you don't want to see what you've already played. Movie sucks 2) Movie is not like the game exactly so you don't want to believe it. Movie sucks.
I used Netflix for a while but after a bit the DVD's started coming slower and slower and I started running out of series I wanted to try... so that's on hold for a bit. But yes... that's certainly another option.
The problem with that is while Lost is on the air right now I don't know that you'd want to start watching whatever episode is on this next week. You'd be confused out of your mind...:) But if you could watch the first episode you might be inspired to buy season 1 and catch up on season 2.
I'm Tivo'ing Season 2 and playing them but I'm not watching 'em. I want to buy the season 2 DVD's and not know whats on them. I just record and play them in case Tivo is keeping tabs and I think they are.
Excellent! I'll have to poke around the site a bit... all I can find is the last episode of season 1... but if the first episode of season 1 is there I'll be sure to watch it.
For me I don't particularly care that a whole season is available. I'll get the DVD if I want the whole season. But let's say I've never seen Lost but have heard it's an awesome show. Going to iTunes and getting the first episode to watch, enjoying it, and then buying the whole DVD set is something I can see myself doing.
I've heard that Battlestar Galactica rocks but I'm hesitant to spend the money on the whole season or whatever is out now. Some sci-fi shows I just don't like (Star Trek for instance). If there was an episode of Battlestar Galactica on iTunes I would definitely get it and possibly get the DVD's then.
For some shows like 24 they have released a "first few episodes" DVD. What I would like to see though would be a DVD with 4+ episodes of different shows. 1st episode of 24, Alias, Lost, and Desperate Housewives for instance (yes I know different networks blah blah blah... work with me here!). I would love to go to the store and purchase a "1st episodes" DVD of TV shows that are already out. You can watch 'em then maybe find a show you'd like.
Either way would be fine for me and I'd imagine a few other people too.
If you have an Airport Extreme base station and cannot get your PSP connected via WPA you need to install the 5.5.1 firmware on your Airport Extreme (possible a "downgrade").
Spent a good while troubleshooting then googling till I arrived at this.
I agree in part. My "works" that I make are not replaceable usually. The things I store on my machine are not easy to get back, if possible at all. I also back them up but some people don't. I would very much dislike a program that removes all of that from me.
But... if my system is compromised I very well might not know it at all. Then every time I type in a password, credit card number, anything... it's logged and sent out. This worries me equally if not more.
Either way I don't want it to happen I guess... but having your identity or such taken can arguably be worse than having your grandma's recipie for chicken soup deleted.
Why are you throwing.Mac on the cost of a Mac? That's like throwing a subscription to MSN onto a Windows license (yeah they aren't the same thing but...). You certainly don't need.Mac at all to use a Mac.
While Apple does release a new OS roughly ever 1 1/2 years how many Windows users are still using 98, ME, 2000 instead of XP? Just because Apple releases a new OS doesn't necessarily mean you have to buy it...
It is entirely possible they already have copies of the game and simply need more bongos for multiplayer.
Re:Dominos pizza insisted I have a land line
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Who orders pizza via phone anymore? I always order Papa Johns online...:) Get with the times!
Tivo does not require a phone line
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The Tivo series 2 units *do not* require a phone line for initial setup. It said (or possibly still says this) on the Tivo web site but you can easily find information to set it up via broadband. I know it doesn't because I set mine up without a phone line as all I have is my cell phone.
It is possible that the components other than the hard drive cost X amount where X is more than $200. I have no clue if this is the case but... an iPod without a hard drive could cost $200 or more. Thus the reason there is no $200 iPod.
First off... here's something I usually do at Best Buy (when I'm not just going there because I want to buy "something").
I go to BestBuy.com and find everything I want and order it for In Store Pickup. You pay for the merchandise online, an employee will walk around the store and pick out everything and bring it up to the customer service desk. Then they e-mail you saying your order is ready. You just show up at best buy, show them the printed e-mail and the card you used to purchase it and be on your way. This is *wonderful* to do at Christmas time. I love walking into Best Buy, walking right up to customer service and leaving while watching the wrap around the store line. And I didn't even have to find any of my items. Use it!
Last time I went to Best Buy I bought a logitech wireless keyboard/mouse combo that cost me about $100. I'm used to the first thing out of my mouth being a "no" once I hit the cashier. It went something like this (keep in mind I worked customer service at a store for about 2 years so I know what goes on).
Rep: "Would you like to buy the service plan for $10?" Me: "No." Rep: "Well I work at customer service too and I see these come back a lot and if it breaks you'll need the service plan." Me: "No, if it breaks due to it being faulty you'll exchange it without the service plan." Rep: "Well... some people find that the range isn't long enough on this product so you'll need the service plan to bring it back if it's not good enough." Me: "No, if it's not good enough I have several days to make that call and bring it back for a full refund." Rep: *blank stare*
I really don't get what he was getting at. From past experience in customer service I know I probably could have returned the keyboard and mouse to them covered in peanut butter without a receipt and gotten my money back and a $25 gift card. Being persistent and pleasant tends to get you results. I almost wanted to not buy the product on the basis that if it was that bad of a product I should probably get something else... although I've yet to have problems with it.
The only two things I do have their service plan on is my TV (the tube did go out and the model was discontinued so I ended up better off for it anyhow) and my digital camera because I bought the display one (which was discontinued anyhow) and since they knocked a decent amount off the price it made up for the purchase of the service plan. Plus the plan entitles me to new free batteries for 3 years after I got the plan and the plan was $40 and the batteries cost a good $30. I've already gotten one new battery. Both of my service plans have been useful for me.
Now to go place an order on the BestBuy web site to pick up after work...:)
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We all know about the U2 branded iPod... you've drooled over the Harry Potter laser engraved iPod... 2006 brings you a new revolution in branding.
The Flying Spaghetti Monster iPod. This iPod includes a non-removable case for your iPod made out of durable foam latex. A respectable amount of "noodly appendages" keep the iPod off your desk and floating mysteriously in the air. This can be had for you and your loved ones for the price of... $599, $100 of which is donated directly to the beer volcano.
That's the only thing I could think of but... if people don't desire to see signatures forcing it on them isn't really a benefit either... heh.
Then why not put it in your signature? Just curious as I've noticed this has been becoming a smallish trend on /.
I've always had the opinion that with a video game -> movie thing you have two options.
1) Movie is exactly like the game and you don't want to see what you've already played. Movie sucks
2) Movie is not like the game exactly so you don't want to believe it. Movie sucks.
I used Netflix for a while but after a bit the DVD's started coming slower and slower and I started running out of series I wanted to try... so that's on hold for a bit. But yes... that's certainly another option.
The problem with that is while Lost is on the air right now I don't know that you'd want to start watching whatever episode is on this next week. You'd be confused out of your mind... :) But if you could watch the first episode you might be inspired to buy season 1 and catch up on season 2.
I'm Tivo'ing Season 2 and playing them but I'm not watching 'em. I want to buy the season 2 DVD's and not know whats on them. I just record and play them in case Tivo is keeping tabs and I think they are.
Excellent! I'll have to poke around the site a bit... all I can find is the last episode of season 1... but if the first episode of season 1 is there I'll be sure to watch it.
For me I don't particularly care that a whole season is available. I'll get the DVD if I want the whole season. But let's say I've never seen Lost but have heard it's an awesome show. Going to iTunes and getting the first episode to watch, enjoying it, and then buying the whole DVD set is something I can see myself doing.
I've heard that Battlestar Galactica rocks but I'm hesitant to spend the money on the whole season or whatever is out now. Some sci-fi shows I just don't like (Star Trek for instance). If there was an episode of Battlestar Galactica on iTunes I would definitely get it and possibly get the DVD's then.
For some shows like 24 they have released a "first few episodes" DVD. What I would like to see though would be a DVD with 4+ episodes of different shows. 1st episode of 24, Alias, Lost, and Desperate Housewives for instance (yes I know different networks blah blah blah... work with me here!). I would love to go to the store and purchase a "1st episodes" DVD of TV shows that are already out. You can watch 'em then maybe find a show you'd like.
Either way would be fine for me and I'd imagine a few other people too.
Awesome! I was actually looking into this a few days back but didn't come up with much... granted I didn't look too hard either.
*waits semi-patiently*
Is there any chance we'll get to see some of the Civ titles moved to portables? I think the game would play wonderfully on the DS.
If you have an Airport Extreme base station and cannot get your PSP connected via WPA you need to install the 5.5.1 firmware on your Airport Extreme (possible a "downgrade").
Spent a good while troubleshooting then googling till I arrived at this.
In the case of "Opera Downloaders being charged for the murder of Opera's CEO" I would just like to state on record that I did not download Opera.
I agree in part. My "works" that I make are not replaceable usually. The things I store on my machine are not easy to get back, if possible at all. I also back them up but some people don't. I would very much dislike a program that removes all of that from me.
But... if my system is compromised I very well might not know it at all. Then every time I type in a password, credit card number, anything... it's logged and sent out. This worries me equally if not more.
Either way I don't want it to happen I guess... but having your identity or such taken can arguably be worse than having your grandma's recipie for chicken soup deleted.
Why are you throwing .Mac on the cost of a Mac? That's like throwing a subscription to MSN onto a Windows license (yeah they aren't the same thing but...). You certainly don't need .Mac at all to use a Mac.
While Apple does release a new OS roughly ever 1 1/2 years how many Windows users are still using 98, ME, 2000 instead of XP? Just because Apple releases a new OS doesn't necessarily mean you have to buy it...
So these are the keywords I should get my site to show up in google under? Hmmmmmm....
Then my birthday will always be on a Saturday. I vote yes on this.
It's not a vote... awwwww crap.
And it's neat that they can put 6 acronyms into one sentence.
If you Mac only has a 3.5 inch floppy slot and no CD-Rom drive you probably need a new Mac... ;)
The same warning that's effectively in every EULA that you've agreed to when installing software?
Unless you do this:
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http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.htm
This works well, is incredibly easy to do, and can be reverted at any time.
It is entirely possible they already have copies of the game and simply need more bongos for multiplayer.
Who orders pizza via phone anymore? I always order Papa Johns online... :) Get with the times!
The Tivo series 2 units *do not* require a phone line for initial setup. It said (or possibly still says this) on the Tivo web site but you can easily find information to set it up via broadband. I know it doesn't because I set mine up without a phone line as all I have is my cell phone.
It is possible that the components other than the hard drive cost X amount where X is more than $200. I have no clue if this is the case but... an iPod without a hard drive could cost $200 or more. Thus the reason there is no $200 iPod.
First off... here's something I usually do at Best Buy (when I'm not just going there because I want to buy "something").
:)
I go to BestBuy.com and find everything I want and order it for In Store Pickup. You pay for the merchandise online, an employee will walk around the store and pick out everything and bring it up to the customer service desk. Then they e-mail you saying your order is ready. You just show up at best buy, show them the printed e-mail and the card you used to purchase it and be on your way. This is *wonderful* to do at Christmas time. I love walking into Best Buy, walking right up to customer service and leaving while watching the wrap around the store line. And I didn't even have to find any of my items. Use it!
Last time I went to Best Buy I bought a logitech wireless keyboard/mouse combo that cost me about $100. I'm used to the first thing out of my mouth being a "no" once I hit the cashier. It went something like this (keep in mind I worked customer service at a store for about 2 years so I know what goes on).
Rep: "Would you like to buy the service plan for $10?"
Me: "No."
Rep: "Well I work at customer service too and I see these come back a lot and if it breaks you'll need the service plan."
Me: "No, if it breaks due to it being faulty you'll exchange it without the service plan."
Rep: "Well... some people find that the range isn't long enough on this product so you'll need the service plan to bring it back if it's not good enough."
Me: "No, if it's not good enough I have several days to make that call and bring it back for a full refund."
Rep: *blank stare*
I really don't get what he was getting at. From past experience in customer service I know I probably could have returned the keyboard and mouse to them covered in peanut butter without a receipt and gotten my money back and a $25 gift card. Being persistent and pleasant tends to get you results. I almost wanted to not buy the product on the basis that if it was that bad of a product I should probably get something else... although I've yet to have problems with it.
The only two things I do have their service plan on is my TV (the tube did go out and the model was discontinued so I ended up better off for it anyhow) and my digital camera because I bought the display one (which was discontinued anyhow) and since they knocked a decent amount off the price it made up for the purchase of the service plan. Plus the plan entitles me to new free batteries for 3 years after I got the plan and the plan was $40 and the batteries cost a good $30. I've already gotten one new battery. Both of my service plans have been useful for me.
Now to go place an order on the BestBuy web site to pick up after work...