As a Londoner, I am charmed at the words you and other tourists have said about our City. Sometimes in these sometimes "miserable" days, its nice to hear someone from abroad saying "hey you guys do something right!"
Thank you very much for making my day.
I hope I can one day visit NYC (London's 'sister' city) and be able to show the same gratitude.
You forgot to mention few other usefull features...
a) the recorded stuff is in standard MPEG format (for sd) and is already in the right stream format for burning to DVD-Video without transcoding.
b) it seems to already support AVC/Mp4 and only requires a software update (maybe already provided)
c) two tuners, record one program watch another. Though it would be nice if it can also record two at the same time.... probably a software update (i dont think there is a restriction based on USB bandwidth, as it already provides two streams when you are watching one program and recording another)
d) Powered straight from usb, no need for another power brick, works via a powered USB hub too.
e) Its EPG is really good. you can search for programs via keyword.
f) Use PSP, and remote play to set the recorder remotely, or watch TV remotely (even via the Internet)
b) the firmware which introduced DVD upscaling is now VERY old, and on a NORMAL ps3 would have been updated more than 2 years ago, either via the internet (newer firmware always required to access PSN), or updated via certain games/Blu Ray discs.
The plain fact is, most upscalers are now very good, and you woudl be very hard pressed to choose between them. The PS3 is VERY good, and is likely to get better, due to its powerfull processor.
And yes, Sony, although would love to sell more BD, they also sell DVDs and do promote the PS3 as a great DVD player.
I agree in that I do also get my demos from PSN.. but recently, I am finding PSN is getting pretty crowded (not a bad thing, as it shows more games are available). Add to that the time taken to download a 650MB - 1GB demo (still takes time).
I woudl not "mind" if there is about 650MB spare left on the BD to also include the game demo... especially one linked to the film.
Do you REALLY need to have wireless/wired access to a cetral server? Think about it... just to play your music. you would need some form of reciever, and interface... etc... may be a bit overkill...
What I have in my apartment, is a two prong system...
One side.... I have a iPod Touch, and my wife has a Nano... our hifi, has a universal dock attached to the Line in (with remote).. our bedroom has a radio/clock with an iPod dock..... and our Panasonic surround system has an Ipod/ Dock (as well as a usb port for general HDs)... my TV has USB, and so does my PS3.
Syncing the ipods and the USB devices is simple, and only takes a few seconds to update any changes. but in efect we are able to play any songs in any room. The ipod interface is easy to use... and the playlists are also kept sync.if my wife wants to listed to some songs in the bedroom, she just takes her ipod.... if i want to listen to my songs in the living room through the surround.. I take my ipod and just plug it in... its pretty simple..
If i truely want wireless access to my server, my TV, PS3, and surround sound system have DNLA support. (this is the other 'prong' in my setup and allows audio/video/photos)
1) if a short comes on in the cable, it is unlikely there will be MORE current going through the appliance, more likely LESS due to the fact that current will chose the path of least resistance through the short. The plug fuse will protect that.
2) plug fuses are more convenient. Modern appliances do not usually have accessible internal fuses, requiring you to open the appliance to access the fuse, voiding warranty, or exposing to danger (charged caps, etc). The fuse in the plug is very accesible, and in the case of a seperate cord, can be easily replaced
Plus, having backward compatibility increased power usage, and heat, as well as possibily more things to go wrong. the newer consoles were more quiet, used less power, and apparently more robust
My wife is *more* than happy for me to splash out on a PS2 to go with my PS3, so she can play some ps2 games that she has, heck she will even get a Wii, and make space for it.
I was not too keen on the PS2 (multiple units, etc), and she came up with the point, that the PS2 can also play DVDs (leaving the ps3 for games/blu ray)
In my case, it may not be ME that does the WoW based neglecting! (My wife is a WoW addict!)
But seriously, the best thing to do is just make sure you are both ready for the commitment, and realize it is a big commitment, and even if u have separate hobbies, it does help to be at least in the same room together.
wrong.. actually WP's downfall was also due to MS marketing.
Back in those days, Microsoft very publicly announced that ALL their development for high end/ premium users will be for OS/2, and that Windows will be relegated to simpler/legacy computers.
As such, all the big guys (WP, Lotus, etc) started developing for OS/2.
A year later, MS made the huge u-turn, and annouced their relationship with IBM and OS/2 had ended, and a couple of weeks later, released a new version of windows, released Office for WINDOWS, and announced NT. During the 1 year or so that the others were working hard on OS2 ports, Microsoft was secretly working on Windows versions, and were at least a year ahead in development to the other companies.
I agree with you in one sense, that people have different needs..
Personally I have two phones. I have a ADP1 (G1) and a Sony Ericsson C905 (for times i just need a normal phone with a decent camera, I switch the SIM). the G1 is a great phoen for doing work, and for weekdays. ITs poor for weekends, and vacations.
to answer the rest of your questions. The G1 plays music ok. Its output is good (when used with normal headphones. the ones it comes with suck, but you need to factor in a 3.5mm adapter) But with cupcake, it DOES suppoer bluetooth A2DP (allows u to use wireless stereo headphones via bluetooth)
Email client 'just works' push only supported via gmail though. internet browsing, shoudl be similar to the iphone (both use webkit), but no multitouch.
And the grandparent is still right in saying, you need to go to your network provider to understand the costs of data. you cant research on android sites, what tmobile, et al is going to charge.
Although I have nothing wrong in general with items made in another country, I woudl think that military items should be created in the country within which it is issued. Take for example, the recent thing about spys infiltrating the national Grid.
The problem is, the person *purchased* a Kindle to be able to read books *sold by Amazon* (and maybe other books, that he created himself). Judging by the fact he has purchased e-books from Amazon, it shows he does use the device as is intended.
He has NOT returned the Kindle, nor has he returned the e-books. He has returned OTHER items.
To cancel a membership, preventing him from purchasing/re-downloading books he has already purchased, simply because of unrelated returns is wrong. IT probably highlights why one should not put all eggs in one basket. He can claim that his kindle's value has been diminished, as the ability to read Amazons e-books is a key feature.
I have a Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard + mouse set(7000). This is the thing that has the thin keybaord with a built in mouse pad + seperate Laser mouse, and uses bluetooth, with a bluetooth dongle. I have used the thing with WindowsXP/Windows Vista, and Linux without needed to install Intellipoint, or whatever crap they have.
Hell, the keyboard even works with my PS3 (bluetooth connection, both direct to built in bluetooth and via USB transmitter plugging into PS3 usb port). I can use the mouse pad on the keyboard as a mouse for the PS3.
Did you just contradict yourself? First saying that iTunes has no bloat, and contains few unnessasary features compared to WMP.
Then justifying the bloat saying its just a port of a MacOS app, and adds "considerable" bloat to maintain its "Mac look and feel" on a platform where the "MacOS look and feel" make it seem like an odd man out? Whats wrong with making iTunes on windows, More Windows like? (and if it ever reaches Linux, more Linux-Like). I hate apps that enforce the look and feel of another OS on a third OS.
And it IS possible to have a cross platform media application that can be lean, yet look native on all platforms. Take VLC. Oh and that happens to be an OSS project, which you, quote:
Most Apple software is quite Spartan when compared to OSS alternatives or even MS's own software.
A few years ago, I started a hobby/curiousity about abandoned Railway stations in the UK, that was piqued by the knowledge of "Ghost Stations" on the London Underground, from this site: http://www.abandonedstations.org.uk/
After exhausting the Underground stations, I started looking at the National Railway stations, especially ones which were closed during the Beeching act in the 1960s.
What was really apparent that even those stations closed "recently", but the site left in situ, the site was very quickly reclaimed by nature. The most remarkable evidence is the Great Central Mainline which was largely closed and abandoned during Beeching. despite being a large mainline, now, some parts are VERY hard to find. Take Rugby Central Station, it has virtually dissappeared to nature.
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As a Londoner, I am charmed at the words you and other tourists have said about our City. Sometimes in these sometimes "miserable" days, its nice to hear someone from abroad saying "hey you guys do something right!"
Thank you very much for making my day.
I hope I can one day visit NYC (London's 'sister' city) and be able to show the same gratitude.
one more thing. ITs recorded as a Mp2 TS, so the entire stream is recorded, including subtitles stream, and alternative Audio streams.
I also have the PlayTV..
You forgot to mention few other usefull features...
a) the recorded stuff is in standard MPEG format (for sd) and is already in the right stream format for burning to DVD-Video without transcoding.
b) it seems to already support AVC/Mp4 and only requires a software update (maybe already provided)
c) two tuners, record one program watch another. Though it would be nice if it can also record two at the same time.... probably a software update (i dont think there is a restriction based on USB bandwidth, as it already provides two streams when you are watching one program and recording another)
d) Powered straight from usb, no need for another power brick, works via a powered USB hub too.
e) Its EPG is really good. you can search for programs via keyword.
f) Use PSP, and remote play to set the recorder remotely, or watch TV remotely (even via the Internet)
Ermmm.. ok.. lets pull apart some of your trollish stuff....
a) the PS3 DOES upscale DVDs and some other SD content VERY well... and it gets better... Arguably its one of the best upscalers around. I really dont know what you are talking about by saying its not as good.
http://www.avforums.com/forums/ps3/641470-ps3-dvd-upscaling-performance.html
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=852732
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1180189
b) the firmware which introduced DVD upscaling is now VERY old, and on a NORMAL ps3 would have been updated more than 2 years ago, either via the internet (newer firmware always required to access PSN), or updated via certain games/Blu Ray discs.
The plain fact is, most upscalers are now very good, and you woudl be very hard pressed to choose between them. The PS3 is VERY good, and is likely to get better, due to its powerfull processor.
And yes, Sony, although would love to sell more BD, they also sell DVDs and do promote the PS3 as a great DVD player.
Strangly, the Blu Rays that I have bought RECENTLY actually DO go stright to the film (as the menu is just a "java" app that is overlayed.
Maybe things are changing in the BluRay world?
I agree in that I do also get my demos from PSN.. but recently, I am finding PSN is getting pretty crowded (not a bad thing, as it shows more games are available). Add to that the time taken to download a 650MB - 1GB demo (still takes time).
I woudl not "mind" if there is about 650MB spare left on the BD to also include the game demo... especially one linked to the film.
Actually the "revolution" was the Wii's codename
Do you REALLY need to have wireless/wired access to a cetral server? Think about it... just to play your music. you would need some form of reciever, and interface... etc... may be a bit overkill...
What I have in my apartment, is a two prong system...
One side.... I have a iPod Touch, and my wife has a Nano... our hifi, has a universal dock attached to the Line in (with remote).. our bedroom has a radio/clock with an iPod dock..... and our Panasonic surround system has an Ipod/ Dock (as well as a usb port for general HDs)... my TV has USB, and so does my PS3.
Syncing the ipods and the USB devices is simple, and only takes a few seconds to update any changes. but in efect we are able to play any songs in any room. The ipod interface is easy to use... and the playlists are also kept sync.if my wife wants to listed to some songs in the bedroom, she just takes her ipod.... if i want to listen to my songs in the living room through the surround.. I take my ipod and just plug it in... its pretty simple..
If i truely want wireless access to my server, my TV, PS3, and surround sound system have DNLA support. (this is the other 'prong' in my setup and allows audio/video/photos)
Erm, you are wrong.....
1) if a short comes on in the cable, it is unlikely there will be MORE current going through the appliance, more likely LESS due to the fact that current will chose the path of least resistance through the short. The plug fuse will protect that.
2) plug fuses are more convenient. Modern appliances do not usually have accessible internal fuses, requiring you to open the appliance to access the fuse, voiding warranty, or exposing to danger (charged caps, etc). The fuse in the plug is very accesible, and in the case of a seperate cord, can be easily replaced
Sony's PlayTV for the PS3, supposedly has a DVB-T2 receiver, though it isn't advertised as such.
Plus, having backward compatibility increased power usage, and heat, as well as possibily more things to go wrong. the newer consoles were more quiet, used less power, and apparently more robust
The problem is your wife then...
My wife is *more* than happy for me to splash out on a PS2 to go with my PS3, so she can play some ps2 games that she has, heck she will even get a Wii, and make space for it.
I was not too keen on the PS2 (multiple units, etc), and she came up with the point, that the PS2 can also play DVDs (leaving the ps3 for games /blu ray)
clever girl.
In my case, it may not be ME that does the WoW based neglecting! (My wife is a WoW addict!)
But seriously, the best thing to do is just make sure you are both ready for the commitment, and realize it is a big commitment, and even if u have separate hobbies, it does help to be at least in the same room together.
wrong.. actually WP's downfall was also due to MS marketing.
Back in those days, Microsoft very publicly announced that ALL their development for high end/ premium users will be for OS/2, and that Windows will be relegated to simpler/legacy computers.
As such, all the big guys (WP, Lotus, etc) started developing for OS/2.
A year later, MS made the huge u-turn, and annouced their relationship with IBM and OS/2 had ended, and a couple of weeks later, released a new version of windows, released Office for WINDOWS, and announced NT. During the 1 year or so that the others were working hard on OS2 ports, Microsoft was secretly working on Windows versions, and were at least a year ahead in development to the other companies.
I agree with you in one sense, that people have different needs..
Personally I have two phones. I have a ADP1 (G1) and a Sony Ericsson C905 (for times i just need a normal phone with a decent camera, I switch the SIM). the G1 is a great phoen for doing work, and for weekdays. ITs poor for weekends, and vacations.
to answer the rest of your questions. The G1 plays music ok. Its output is good (when used with normal headphones. the ones it comes with suck, but you need to factor in a 3.5mm adapter) But with cupcake, it DOES suppoer bluetooth A2DP (allows u to use wireless stereo headphones via bluetooth)
Email client 'just works' push only supported via gmail though. internet browsing, shoudl be similar to the iphone (both use webkit), but no multitouch.
And the grandparent is still right in saying, you need to go to your network provider to understand the costs of data. you cant research on android sites, what tmobile, et al is going to charge.
parent is false....
Only Webkit, and its direct connectors run native, the wrapper around the browser runs in the DVM.
This is more due to Webkit itself not based on Java, and allows for performance.
most other apps, including the dialer do NOT use native code.
Of course, some libraries use native Code too (like the DB, etc) but you have access to the same libraries via the same API.
Original SCO is still exists as a part of Sun Microsystems.
When they sold their Unix assets to Caldera, it was renamed Tarantella Inc, then was much later bought by Sun
As someone else said.. yes the older ones have built in card slots for SD/MMC/SDHC, CF, MemoryStick.
the newer ones, which have no card slots, you can use a USB SD card reader easily enough.
There IS a sega pack for the PS3 officially sold, containing about 30 or 40 odd games from the SEGA era onto the PS3.
Although I have nothing wrong in general with items made in another country, I woudl think that military items should be created in the country within which it is issued. Take for example, the recent thing about spys infiltrating the national Grid.
The problem is, the person *purchased* a Kindle to be able to read books *sold by Amazon* (and maybe other books, that he created himself). Judging by the fact he has purchased e-books from Amazon, it shows he does use the device as is intended.
He has NOT returned the Kindle, nor has he returned the e-books. He has returned OTHER items.
To cancel a membership, preventing him from purchasing/re-downloading books he has already purchased, simply because of unrelated returns is wrong. IT probably highlights why one should not put all eggs in one basket. He can claim that his kindle's value has been diminished, as the ability to read Amazons e-books is a key feature.
I have a Microsoft Wireless Desktop keyboard + mouse set(7000). This is the thing that has the thin keybaord with a built in mouse pad + seperate Laser mouse, and uses bluetooth, with a bluetooth dongle. I have used the thing with WindowsXP/Windows Vista, and Linux without needed to install Intellipoint, or whatever crap they have.
Hell, the keyboard even works with my PS3 (bluetooth connection, both direct to built in bluetooth and via USB transmitter plugging into PS3 usb port). I can use the mouse pad on the keyboard as a mouse for the PS3.
Did you just contradict yourself? First saying that iTunes has no bloat, and contains few unnessasary features compared to WMP.
Then justifying the bloat saying its just a port of a MacOS app, and adds "considerable" bloat to maintain its "Mac look and feel" on a platform where the "MacOS look and feel" make it seem like an odd man out? Whats wrong with making iTunes on windows, More Windows like? (and if it ever reaches Linux, more Linux-Like). I hate apps that enforce the look and feel of another OS on a third OS.
And it IS possible to have a cross platform media application that can be lean, yet look native on all platforms. Take VLC. Oh and that happens to be an OSS project, which you, quote:
Most Apple software is quite Spartan when compared to OSS alternatives or even MS's own software.
You have a very good point.
A few years ago, I started a hobby/curiousity about abandoned Railway stations in the UK, that was piqued by the knowledge of "Ghost Stations" on the London Underground, from this site:
http://www.abandonedstations.org.uk/
After exhausting the Underground stations, I started looking at the National Railway stations, especially ones which were closed during the Beeching act in the 1960s.
(intresting site for those intrested: http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/)
What was really apparent that even those stations closed "recently", but the site left in situ, the site was very quickly reclaimed by nature. The most remarkable evidence is the Great Central Mainline which was largely closed and abandoned during Beeching. despite being a large mainline, now, some parts are VERY hard to find. Take Rugby Central Station, it has virtually dissappeared to nature.