Been using them for the past few years now. It's not terribly expensive (only $10 for the federal, then do your state ones elsewhere), and totally browser-form based. Works great in Firefox 2 on Mac; I don't see why it wouldn't work on Fx on other platforms (Linux, etc).
State gets source code access, as well as unlimited free licenses internally. And, since the state isn't allowed to sell the software, the cop could do that on his own time, retaining control over the ability to market and sell it.
This way, the state is protected and continues to get upgrades for *free* as well as having the chief developer on staff. Cop benefits by being able to make the money he wanted.
Why do problems always only have 2 outcomes: my way or the highway?
By definition, a person who is "price conscious" will most likely not spring for the +$600 pricetag. The cost/GB is way too high.
I see it being introduced just as any other technology - early adopters will get half-baked, Rev. A quality devices and pay a large premium for them. Once adoption becomes more widespread, prices will come down, and the "price conscious" (read: patient) folk will reap the benefits of the early adopters' beta testing.
Best competition? There's stuff from Sandisk and Creative, as well as Microsoft's Zune. But none of them have the marketshare of the iPod, or the vast amount of accessories.
Whether or not the store is "as populated with songs as they say it is" is really a matter of opinion. It suits my needs, but mine may not be the same as yours. You're free to install iTunes and browse the store anonymously (without creating an account) for free. You can even preview the 30 second clips without an account, though the system will nag you every 4th or 5th preview to log in.
If money's a factor, you can always go the route I did - go to the Apple Store online and look in their refurb section. Everything on there is backed by the same warranty as the new stuff. They used to have (and may still have) first gen (black/white) 2Gb nanos for $99, for example.
You do know that the SNES, N64, and Game Cube all accept the same output connection, right? Why not just keep those three on the same shelf, and move the AV cable back and forth as needed? Sure, it's not as easy as a component switcher, but it's easier than plugging stuff into the VCR and such.
Further, your PS2 plays DVDs, so you can take the DVD player out as well, maybe making room for a 360, PS3, or Wii.
I use and love Newegg myself; I use them for both my own personal purchases, and those "crap, my dvd burner no longer works" purchases at the office.
However, Newegg is not an enterprise distributer like, for example, CDW. Try buying a Cisco router, CTO server, and so on from them and let me know how it goes.
I took a photo class last Fall at Moorpark College, and their photo program begins in the black and white darkroom. Sure, digital is the wave of the future (or today, depending upon your views), but with the hours I spent in that safelight, I really learned to appreciate b&w photography. Furthermore, since color can be more difficult, what would you prefer students do to learn photography? There IS more to the art than Photoshop 1337 skillz.
Note that I am somewhat biased; I used the Kodak paper almost exclusively, and enjoyed its results.
I'm not understanding why OS X is a "threat." Apple computers will still run OS X, and Dell, et al will still ship Win XP install. The Mac platform is simply undergoing some small tweaks under the hood, not radically changing into some mass-produced Dell/HP-like garbage. You still won't be able to buy Mac parts and BYO from Newegg.
You see son, since your birthday is in early March, you're a Pisces. Today is a 1 star day for you, meaning you should stay inside and play xBox, rather than flirt with the girl next door...
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Been using them for the past few years now. It's not terribly expensive (only $10 for the federal, then do your state ones elsewhere), and totally browser-form based. Works great in Firefox 2 on Mac; I don't see why it wouldn't work on Fx on other platforms (Linux, etc).
Seriously, why don't they just cut a deal?
State gets source code access, as well as unlimited free licenses internally. And, since the state isn't allowed to sell the software, the cop could do that on his own time, retaining control over the ability to market and sell it.
This way, the state is protected and continues to get upgrades for *free* as well as having the chief developer on staff. Cop benefits by being able to make the money he wanted.
Why do problems always only have 2 outcomes: my way or the highway?
They're completely unrelated, but you should be able to use Outlook 2003 with your Exchange server just fine, IIRC.
You know, there is a reason those places are mostly dark. And it's not just because of the looks of the clientèle...
By definition, a person who is "price conscious" will most likely not spring for the +$600 pricetag. The cost/GB is way too high. I see it being introduced just as any other technology - early adopters will get half-baked, Rev. A quality devices and pay a large premium for them. Once adoption becomes more widespread, prices will come down, and the "price conscious" (read: patient) folk will reap the benefits of the early adopters' beta testing.
Best competition? There's stuff from Sandisk and Creative, as well as Microsoft's Zune. But none of them have the marketshare of the iPod, or the vast amount of accessories. Whether or not the store is "as populated with songs as they say it is" is really a matter of opinion. It suits my needs, but mine may not be the same as yours. You're free to install iTunes and browse the store anonymously (without creating an account) for free. You can even preview the 30 second clips without an account, though the system will nag you every 4th or 5th preview to log in. If money's a factor, you can always go the route I did - go to the Apple Store online and look in their refurb section. Everything on there is backed by the same warranty as the new stuff. They used to have (and may still have) first gen (black/white) 2Gb nanos for $99, for example.
I'm gonna guess it's because the coax is cheaper, already there, and has plenty of bandwidth within the house for what it needs.
Plus, it's digital anyways - why does the medium matter, as long as it works? The quality is the same.
You do know that the SNES, N64, and Game Cube all accept the same output connection, right? Why not just keep those three on the same shelf, and move the AV cable back and forth as needed? Sure, it's not as easy as a component switcher, but it's easier than plugging stuff into the VCR and such. Further, your PS2 plays DVDs, so you can take the DVD player out as well, maybe making room for a 360, PS3, or Wii.
I use and love Newegg myself; I use them for both my own personal purchases, and those "crap, my dvd burner no longer works" purchases at the office. However, Newegg is not an enterprise distributer like, for example, CDW. Try buying a Cisco router, CTO server, and so on from them and let me know how it goes.
I took a photo class last Fall at Moorpark College, and their photo program begins in the black and white darkroom. Sure, digital is the wave of the future (or today, depending upon your views), but with the hours I spent in that safelight, I really learned to appreciate b&w photography. Furthermore, since color can be more difficult, what would you prefer students do to learn photography? There IS more to the art than Photoshop 1337 skillz. Note that I am somewhat biased; I used the Kodak paper almost exclusively, and enjoyed its results.
I'm not understanding why OS X is a "threat." Apple computers will still run OS X, and Dell, et al will still ship Win XP install. The Mac platform is simply undergoing some small tweaks under the hood, not radically changing into some mass-produced Dell/HP-like garbage. You still won't be able to buy Mac parts and BYO from Newegg.
An example would be like Astrology
You see son, since your birthday is in early March, you're a Pisces. Today is a 1 star day for you, meaning you should stay inside and play xBox, rather than flirt with the girl next door...
It's the earthquakes. They continuously jolt our minds into thinking in different ways...