1) The article is pretty much the summary?
2) "About" 25 other states? They can't even do the research to see exactly how many states already do this?
3) Half the states ("about" anyway) already do this, yet it is news on Slashdot now?
Yes, I must be new here.
2048x1536? My 21" monitor isn't even that high resolution and I can barely see the pixels. You're trying to tell me a 10" ipad is going to have higher resolution than my 21" monitor? Seems like a waste, especially on an iPad.
"640x480 is more resolution than anyone will ever need." - amoeba1911
...if this was some wild goosechase. I mean that if you fraudulently sent the Police, etc. looking for someone, then you should be billed for it. Sting ain't cheap.
I *can't* tell the difference between MP3s enocoded at 198 vs. 256. However, I *can* tell the difference between these two clips (it is rather obvious). Are you sure you didn't accidentally listen to the same clip twice?
I've not played it, simply because it hasn't interested me enough. Most of the impressions I got from reviews Reading about video games is like dancing about architecture.
Aside the case artwork and such, what's the significance of having a "physical copy" in your possession?
The originally post stated "Because I like to have it physically in my collection."
People collect things. This person likes to collect CDs, possibly for a number of reasons (the aforementioned "artwork and such", showing off what he has to his friends, a hobby that gives him some pleasure, a sense of accomplishment (as silly as that may seem to other), etc.)
I know a guy that buys CDs just to have them. He doesn't even listen to some of them! He just wants to "own" an organized library of music. Why? He enjoys it! (I think he's wasting his money, but whatever.)
Collectors can seem very weird to those that don't share their interests, but it is what they do.
1) CDs are overpriced. Here in Vancouver, CDs usually cost between $15.99 and $24.99. (Yes, you read that right. No, these are not special edition or imports.) If CDs sold for around $5, not as many people would bother illegally downloading music. It wouldn't be worth the trouble plus you can get the artwork, lyrics and something to physically "own".
2) Most new popular music today is disposable and no one wants to pay for this crap. (Now get off my lawn.)
I'm sure many of you are familiar with this site, but the VGC just reviewed a couple of DS games for young kids. Reviews are also tagged with icons to determine if a game is suitable for young ones.
Slashdot Mirror
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/coalition-plans-tax-on-fresh-air-177406
1) The article is pretty much the summary? 2) "About" 25 other states? They can't even do the research to see exactly how many states already do this? 3) Half the states ("about" anyway) already do this, yet it is news on Slashdot now? Yes, I must be new here.
I wish someone would steal from me like that.
Jumping from a plane using an air raft.
I get your point, but Mythbusters did this one and it was plausible IIRC.
They have some balls adding Bluray support.
Forgive my ignorance, but why do you say that?
I hardly think iTunes was the first video player to have a single window, and it's probably not the best example of one.
It is, however, what most Mac users are familiar with so it makes a good comparison.
2048x1536? My 21" monitor isn't even that high resolution and I can barely see the pixels. You're trying to tell me a 10" ipad is going to have higher resolution than my 21" monitor? Seems like a waste, especially on an iPad.
"640x480 is more resolution than anyone will ever need." - amoeba1911
In 2002: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2002/02/26Apple-Wins-2002-Technical-GRAMMY-Award.html
Hilarity!
The irony of your comment is not lost on me.
Zing!
Well bowled, sir.
I'm curious about the fact that the battery wasn't lasting one day. What apps were running on that iPhone?
I do. I prefer their email to Gmail and like my customized homepage.
M$ Word still is synonymous with 'word processor' in the common lexicon
So was WordPerfect.
...if this was some wild goosechase. I mean that if you fraudulently sent the Police, etc. looking for someone, then you should be billed for it. Sting ain't cheap.NIN actually released their album in FLAC, which is lossless.
I *can't* tell the difference between MP3s enocoded at 198 vs. 256. However, I *can* tell the difference between these two clips (it is rather obvious). Are you sure you didn't accidentally listen to the same clip twice?
The originally post stated "Because I like to have it physically in my collection."
People collect things. This person likes to collect CDs, possibly for a number of reasons (the aforementioned "artwork and such", showing off what he has to his friends, a hobby that gives him some pleasure, a sense of accomplishment (as silly as that may seem to other), etc.)
I know a guy that buys CDs just to have them. He doesn't even listen to some of them! He just wants to "own" an organized library of music. Why? He enjoys it! (I think he's wasting his money, but whatever.)
Collectors can seem very weird to those that don't share their interests, but it is what they do.
2) Most new popular music today is disposable and no one wants to pay for this crap. (Now get off my lawn.)
As I said, I think the VGC site is one of the few truly independent game review sites (and probably the biggest).
Also, in light of the recent controversy at Gamespot, this is a good site for truly independent reviews (although it can take a while for new games to show up). You can see what one game publisher did after he gave a bad review.