Interesting point. The fact that my hearing loss is more pronounced in my right ear (due to an unfortunate incident involving a gas mask and an M-16) my play a role as well.
There must be huge variation from iPhone 4 to iPhone 4. I'm right handed and almost always hold my phone in my left hand. (I keep seeing stories that suggest that this problem affects lefties more, because they hold their phones with their left hands, but this seems backwards to me.)
I can't detect any problem with holding my phone in my left hand. I do see a substantial improvement in apparent coverage. Works reliably in my office, where my iPhone 3g was spotty at best. Voice works (but data sucks) in the basement of my office, where I had NO coverage before. I can only attribute this to the antenna redesign.
I think there must be some marginal phones out there, but it seems that there are a lot of iPhone 4s out there that are working well. And I think there's an aweful lot of hype around this problem. Maybe the lesson is that if you live by hype you can die by hype?
I commented elsewhere in this story about MDTA, but you might consider how TINY DTAs are. One strip of command adhesive would stick it to the back of the TV. Done.
First, disclaimers. I don't work for Comcast, but I do consult to them. I don't speak for Comcast in any way. I am under NDA, so I can't give you the sort of specific technical information you need. There may be any number of reasons why this thing wouldn't work in your circumstances, or why Comcast wouldn't choose to provide you one.
Having said all of that, you might want to look into the MDTA. It's the "solution" you're sure exists;-)
It is POSSIBLE that one of these could be connected to your 1 inch (probably 850) hardline. But be aware that it doesn't mix with digital video services, though CableModems and MTAs work fine when hung off of it.
Allow me to introduce you to the concept of "context". This is a US-based, and US-centric site. Surely you can understand this.
Here's another example from Auntie Beeb. Am I meant to gather that all women around the world can obtain contraceptives from UK National Health Service? Of course not. Context. Learn about it. Live it. Love it.
It may also be worth noting that this is exactly the solution that no less minds than those at Google settled on. When you "print" in Google Docs, you get a PDF that you can print from the local machine's native print faculties.
I've been trying to pre-order for the last two hours. Flashback to three years ago with the original iPhone activation debacle. I'm dismayed that Apple and AT&T haven't gotten their collective shit together in all this time.:-(
I'm not sure why, either. In all seriousness, I see your point. And I'm not at all above schadenfreude. But this particular video is just completely unfunny to me. I cringe. Some of the ACs in this thread aren't completely off the mark. There, but for the grace of God go I, I guess.
And I'm not judging people who do laugh at it. I do take issue with the idea that there's something wrong with me because I don't.
Modern adversing is quite sophisticated and generally relies on Scientific measurements, rather than a general sense that maybe a channel is too racy. I don't disagree that this may be the tactic that they're attempting, but I am skeptical of its efficacy.
I block channels with religious programming, because I don't care to see it. If you are too sensitive to allow yourself to be exposed to implied vulgarity, feel free to block the channels that offend your delicate sensibilities.
Here's the gaff; YOU AREN'T CBS's CUSTOMER. Advertisers are. CBS is quite expert at attracting viewers. If you don't like their content, by all means DON'T WATCH IT.
Can you cite a law that says that I have to speak to police officers respectfully? I think it's a good idea in most circumstances, but I think you have the right to express your displeasure with an officer of the law.
Fecal transplants are illegal in the US, but in certain rare circumstances (such as an otherwise untreatable C. diff infection) they can be life saving.
But using.6666 -- a more accurate version of two-thirds [sic] -- the affirmative vote needed to be 137 instead of 136, according to an anonymous caller to town hall and to the Times.
Only collaboration between politicians and journalists could take a question of grade-school difficulty and having an unambiguous solution and arrive at the wrong answer. Then, realizing their mistake, come up with another wrong answer.
Thank you for fighting the good fight, sir.
-Peter
PS: You might bookmark this article as an example of the peril of replacing thought with calculators.
I strenuously disagree. Words mean things. "iTunes" is already overloaded. Adding further meanings that are dead wrong can't possibly help the situation.
Since you admittedly don't understand what my point was, can you concede the mere possibility that I did, in fact, understand the post I was replying to?
The story says:
People who want to put music on their WePad do not have to have any particular software, Ankershoffen said -- a blow at Apple's devices that require particular Apple software like iTunes.
[...]
The device would allow publishers to sell their content on its platform without monopolizing the customer relationship, as Apple's iTunes or Amazon's Kindle do, the company said.
The first statement is true, but somewhat misleading. The second statement is utterly false, because iTunes (store) and iTunes (file transfer utility) have been conflated. Amazon sells MP3s, which can be put on the iPad using iTunes. The true statement, that you can't use general purpose file management tools to copy files to the iPad, is then overgeneralized to suggest that only content from the iTunes store may be used on the device.
So, none of this has to do with media playback, which was my point.
Playback (via iPod/QuickTime) is open, but limited by hardware compatibility, as discussed elsewhere in this thread.
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What part of secret don't you understand? Urine trouble now!
-Peter
What a disappointment. I clicked through expecting a robotic T-Rex and a giant penny.
-Peter
What phone are you talking about? I have loads of music ripped from my own CDs and purchased from Amazon on my iPhone. And I've been using a free utility to make my own ringtones for like two years.
I'm not saying that the iPhone is as open as most Android phones, but overstating your case only makes it seem like you're spreading FUD.
-Peter
I served on the Korean peninsula under Clinton. We never leave anywhere. Ever.
-Peter
Interesting point. The fact that my hearing loss is more pronounced in my right ear (due to an unfortunate incident involving a gas mask and an M-16) my play a role as well.
-Peter
Ah, but you're forgetting the Chewbacca Defense!
-Peter
There must be huge variation from iPhone 4 to iPhone 4. I'm right handed and almost always hold my phone in my left hand. (I keep seeing stories that suggest that this problem affects lefties more, because they hold their phones with their left hands, but this seems backwards to me.)
I can't detect any problem with holding my phone in my left hand. I do see a substantial improvement in apparent coverage. Works reliably in my office, where my iPhone 3g was spotty at best. Voice works (but data sucks) in the basement of my office, where I had NO coverage before. I can only attribute this to the antenna redesign.
I think there must be some marginal phones out there, but it seems that there are a lot of iPhone 4s out there that are working well. And I think there's an aweful lot of hype around this problem. Maybe the lesson is that if you live by hype you can die by hype?
-Peter
I commented elsewhere in this story about MDTA, but you might consider how TINY DTAs are. One strip of command adhesive would stick it to the back of the TV. Done.
The three bucks, well, I can't help with that ;-)
-Peter
First, disclaimers. I don't work for Comcast, but I do consult to them. I don't speak for Comcast in any way. I am under NDA, so I can't give you the sort of specific technical information you need. There may be any number of reasons why this thing wouldn't work in your circumstances, or why Comcast wouldn't choose to provide you one.
Having said all of that, you might want to look into the MDTA. It's the "solution" you're sure exists ;-)
It is POSSIBLE that one of these could be connected to your 1 inch (probably 850) hardline. But be aware that it doesn't mix with digital video services, though CableModems and MTAs work fine when hung off of it.
-Peter
Allow me to introduce you to the concept of "context". This is a US-based, and US-centric site. Surely you can understand this.
Here's another example from Auntie Beeb. Am I meant to gather that all women around the world can obtain contraceptives from UK National Health Service? Of course not. Context. Learn about it. Live it. Love it.
-Peter
It may also be worth noting that this is exactly the solution that no less minds than those at Google settled on. When you "print" in Google Docs, you get a PDF that you can print from the local machine's native print faculties.
-Peter
I've been trying to pre-order for the last two hours. Flashback to three years ago with the original iPhone activation debacle. I'm dismayed that Apple and AT&T haven't gotten their collective shit together in all this time. :-(
-Peter
I'm not sure why, either. In all seriousness, I see your point. And I'm not at all above schadenfreude. But this particular video is just completely unfunny to me. I cringe. Some of the ACs in this thread aren't completely off the mark. There, but for the grace of God go I, I guess.
And I'm not judging people who do laugh at it. I do take issue with the idea that there's something wrong with me because I don't.
-Peter
I have an impairment called "empathy". That video made me sad, because I could imagine the position that kid was in.
Sucks to be me, I guess.
As Tyler Durden said, "Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken."
-Peter
Modern adversing is quite sophisticated and generally relies on Scientific measurements, rather than a general sense that maybe a channel is too racy. I don't disagree that this may be the tactic that they're attempting, but I am skeptical of its efficacy.
-Peter
I block channels with religious programming, because I don't care to see it. If you are too sensitive to allow yourself to be exposed to implied vulgarity, feel free to block the channels that offend your delicate sensibilities.
Here's the gaff; YOU AREN'T CBS's CUSTOMER. Advertisers are. CBS is quite expert at attracting viewers. If you don't like their content, by all means DON'T WATCH IT.
This really isn't a difficult concept.
-Peter
Can you cite a law that says that I have to speak to police officers respectfully? I think it's a good idea in most circumstances, but I think you have the right to express your displeasure with an officer of the law.
-Peter
Do I understand correctly that I'm within my rights to suggest a cop "Fuck off.", but I can't advise him, "Go fuck yourself."?
-Peter
Where on Earth did they get $100 US Treasury notes?! Some fives were issued in the sixties, but all I have in my pocket is this Federal Reserve junk.
-Peter
Fecal means poop.
-Peter
Fecal transplants are illegal in the US, but in certain rare circumstances (such as an otherwise untreatable C. diff infection) they can be life saving.
-Peter
Only collaboration between politicians and journalists could take a question of grade-school difficulty and having an unambiguous solution and arrive at the wrong answer. Then, realizing their mistake, come up with another wrong answer.
Thank you for fighting the good fight, sir.
-Peter
PS: You might bookmark this article as an example of the peril of replacing thought with calculators.
<samjackson>Yes, they deserved to get slashdotted, and I hope they burn in hell!</samjackson>
-Peter
I strenuously disagree. Words mean things. "iTunes" is already overloaded. Adding further meanings that are dead wrong can't possibly help the situation.
Since you admittedly don't understand what my point was, can you concede the mere possibility that I did, in fact, understand the post I was replying to?
The story says:
The first statement is true, but somewhat misleading. The second statement is utterly false, because iTunes (store) and iTunes (file transfer utility) have been conflated. Amazon sells MP3s, which can be put on the iPad using iTunes. The true statement, that you can't use general purpose file management tools to copy files to the iPad, is then overgeneralized to suggest that only content from the iTunes store may be used on the device.
So, none of this has to do with media playback, which was my point.
Playback (via iPod/QuickTime) is open, but limited by hardware compatibility, as discussed elsewhere in this thread.
-Peter