I will defintely be purchasing one. Retro gaming, linux, sexy looking machine to accent my living room. I've been pretty much disappointed by nintendo since the release of the cube, however I do have hopes for this console based on what's been stated. Hopefully it actually does run linux, because the pay-for-download retro games will probably just be roms:). I can think of a few good emulators for linux, if not, I'm sure there's a way to get the wii software to load the roms:D.. at least, will be a way.
At least until someone finds a way around that you mean, which will almost definitely happen. The fact it runs linux is just another reason for me (a previous nintendo hater, i have disliked most games on their systems since the 64) to actually buy one.
It's a sad sad day when taking a kids cell phone away is considered abuse. I remember when people got a cell phone because they needed a means of communication while out of the office. Now it's a fashion statement and I'm stuck selling them to 11 year olds, seriously... When I was 11, i wanted legos, and feared coming home with a bad report card, cause that was a sure way of getting "repremanded." Now, an 11 year old throws a hissy fit until he or she gets her way, gets their cell phone of choice (that mommy or daddy are signing for)and starts sucking up to their parents. I get to stand idly by as these kids manipulate their parents and get no sort of punishment for it. If you ask me, THAT is child abuse. These kids are going to grow up thinking that all they have to do is whine to get their way in life. The parents actions are setting them up for a really harsh learning curve later in life.
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Well well well.... And to think my old 'computer class' (read: basic claris works tasks and browsing the web when said tasks were complete:P) teacher thought those old Performas were perfectly fine machines! "Stop playing around with it and it won't crash" he'd say. It's sick how many people I went grade school with had an absolute hate for Apple machines after having to use the 5200's for three years.
My NES has this exact problem... it refuses to do anything but have it's red light blink unless it's sitting on its side.. 90 degrees counter clockwise. Anything else, and it refuses to play games:|
Actually, it's more for the geek value of having a mac in my car;). I personally think the idea of having a movie on while you are driving, is just a little stupid:P. While driving it would be used for nothing more than music, eyes should be focused on the road. That's why the idea of a large HDD is most appealing, I hate pulling over to change cd's and what not, just hitting "next" through 15 thousand songs is much more ideal. So why not an ipod or something? Not as integrated, requires use of an fm transmitter (horrible sounding..) or an ugly cable that cannot be hidden as well as a completely stuffed away mac mini. The mini does it all, doesn't take up a lot of space, and adds a certain flair no one else has, would be perfect for show purposes if you're into that sort of thing.
Actually, this is a perfect display for what I had planned for just that. An in car media center powered by a mac mini:). I was saddened by the fact I would have to butcher some crappy "portable dvd player" and use a DVI to S-video adapter to do it half assed, and subsequently gave up on it. I may just be able to do it after all:D. It's so perfect, remote included, iTunes visuals for the eyecandy, mobile web and what not through wifi! Add more songs/videos from your driveway! And it all stashes under the passenger seat:)
You're completely right, I work retail and still have people coming in and buying their first stand alone DVD player. While I do like the prospect of a full 1080p/i signal, it's just too soon for the market. It's going to confuse a lot of consumers. I don't expect either format to take off for around five or six years. Which stinks, because I wouldn't mind a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD writer... daily backups on one piece of optical media.. mmm
Not so much just having a similarly armed enemy, but an enemy armed with much more primitive and "dirtier" versions of what you have. Makes you wonder who could really do the most damage. Sure, we could pin point strategic points, but they could launch a few nukes back our way and destroy most of the population. Tough call.
Just a heads up, but say good bye to "unlimited" it's now hardcapped at 250mb on their plan rate sheets:), but one gig of transfer is coming soon, all for just 150 dollars a month! Their "unlimited" service was technically always capped at 250 megs, depending on how far you went over is whether or not they'd try and bone you for the extra data transfer.
Just another side note, a guy came into the store I work in (The Source, Telus Mobility Dealer) And he had purchased a new Kyocera card (reportedly faster than the Sierra EvDO card) and went on a three year contract. Now, you may not know this, but you have 7 days from the day of activation to cancel all terms on your contract, without penalty. He came back in three days later, used over 500mb already, and said "I just can't afford this." So we get ready to cancel it for him, and Telus tells us he has to pay for the data usage, pay the cancelation fee, and pay the cancellation fee of 200 bucks. Totally violated their own terms... Telus is a bunch of whores when it comes to data:\
I'll stick to picking my wifi targest instead, sure it's not as mobile.. but a hell of a lot cheaper.
This is pretty much the same in the tech centers at staples: the business depot.
I used to work in there, and it was a common practice to be told to load a burned copy of windows 98 on a machine, or use a serial key from another copy of windows xp just to speed things up. It apparently is too much time to tell the customer they need to purchse/bring in their own copy of windows.Management more or less just said (of course without using these terms) "If you don't have the program, find a copy. If the trial of a program has run out, crack it. We can't afford to buy you the software you need, we can't afford the time it will take you to tell the customers the proper way to do things." Big business doesn't really care about their employees needs when doing the proper job, or their customers having proper copies of software. It really says something about how much they really cared about their customers and employees. All of them seemed expendable. I have since quit.
And the OS was what was BUILT upon the kernel. I could be wrong.. but seriously, how large can a generic 2.4.x kernel be? It's not like you have to run the latest version of fedora or suse on these machines, just a simple base system with common dependancies, xorg, fluxbox and a few standard apps.
Negroponte needs to get himself a copy of DSL or Knoppix-STD. Both are small, lightweight operating system with just as much use as my P4 running debian with gnome.
Because it's made by good ol' MS, it will be riddled with battery sucking DRM. Oh, and my giant OGG collection will be useless, as will my mp3s I'd imagine. Even then I'd have to find a way to get it to sync with linux, because it definitely won't act like an external HDD or a piece of flash memory. Then I'd have to get windohs media player to run, because that would probably be the only way to get music (probably converted to.wma on the way) ON to the unit. So all in all, it will be a great fiasco with VMWare or a native install of XP. Even still, I'd rather just have the option of sticking a 1gb SD card in my card reader, loading it up with what I desire, putting it in my mp3 player (THAT ONLY PLAYS MUSIC!) and then going. I don't care if my hand held game console doesn't play music. If I want to listen to music, I'll use a device souly made for that purpose and get a better experience anyways. Gaming devices and media devices shouldn't be stuck in the same unit. It hinders performance, battery life, and possibly proper use because it's just more crap to go wrong with it.
In the late '80s and early '90s, the games industry could do little more than ask nicely that you not pirate their wares.
No, they didn't just ask nicely! They attacked with friggin' psychological warfare! I didn't pirate as a kid for fear this scary bugger would pop up and start "busting rhymes" as it were!
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Did I hear you right, did I hear you sayin'
That you're gonna make a copy of a game without payin'?
Come on, guys, I thought you knew better, don't copy that floppy!
Don't you get it, Apple WANTS you to take it out of your pocket, so those around you KNOW you've got an iPod! As if those annoyingly cheap, white earphones didn't give it away enough. It's all about showing off your over-priced piece of trendiness.
Fashion over function!
Ohwait, never mind either of my posts, mod my stupid hungover ass down..
The GRB happened billions of years ago, I forgot light takes a long time to get from really really far.
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I will defintely be purchasing one. Retro gaming, linux, sexy looking machine to accent my living room. I've been pretty much disappointed by nintendo since the release of the cube, however I do have hopes for this console based on what's been stated. Hopefully it actually does run linux, because the pay-for-download retro games will probably just be roms :). I can think of a few good emulators for linux, if not, I'm sure there's a way to get the wii software to load the roms :D.. at least, will be a way.
At least until someone finds a way around that you mean, which will almost definitely happen. The fact it runs linux is just another reason for me (a previous nintendo hater, i have disliked most games on their systems since the 64) to actually buy one.
Holy crap, i'd buy into this technology if my phone could do that.. the geek factor is huge :D
That would depend on whether or not Microsoft gets their hands on it :)
It's a sad sad day when taking a kids cell phone away is considered abuse. I remember when people got a cell phone because they needed a means of communication while out of the office. Now it's a fashion statement and I'm stuck selling them to 11 year olds, seriously... When I was 11, i wanted legos, and feared coming home with a bad report card, cause that was a sure way of getting "repremanded." Now, an 11 year old throws a hissy fit until he or she gets her way, gets their cell phone of choice (that mommy or daddy are signing for)and starts sucking up to their parents. I get to stand idly by as these kids manipulate their parents and get no sort of punishment for it. If you ask me, THAT is child abuse. These kids are going to grow up thinking that all they have to do is whine to get their way in life. The parents actions are setting them up for a really harsh learning curve later in life.
Well well well.... And to think my old 'computer class' (read: basic claris works tasks and browsing the web when said tasks were complete :P) teacher thought those old Performas were perfectly fine machines! "Stop playing around with it and it won't crash" he'd say. It's sick how many people I went grade school with had an absolute hate for Apple machines after having to use the 5200's for three years.
My NES has this exact problem... it refuses to do anything but have it's red light blink unless it's sitting on its side.. 90 degrees counter clockwise. Anything else, and it refuses to play games :|
Actually, it's more for the geek value of having a mac in my car ;). I personally think the idea of having a movie on while you are driving, is just a little stupid :P. While driving it would be used for nothing more than music, eyes should be focused on the road. That's why the idea of a large HDD is most appealing, I hate pulling over to change cd's and what not, just hitting "next" through 15 thousand songs is much more ideal. So why not an ipod or something? Not as integrated, requires use of an fm transmitter (horrible sounding..) or an ugly cable that cannot be hidden as well as a completely stuffed away mac mini. The mini does it all, doesn't take up a lot of space, and adds a certain flair no one else has, would be perfect for show purposes if you're into that sort of thing.
Actually, this is a perfect display for what I had planned for just that. An in car media center powered by a mac mini :). I was saddened by the fact I would have to butcher some crappy "portable dvd player" and use a DVI to S-video adapter to do it half assed, and subsequently gave up on it. I may just be able to do it after all :D. It's so perfect, remote included, iTunes visuals for the eyecandy, mobile web and what not through wifi! Add more songs/videos from your driveway! And it all stashes under the passenger seat :)
Don't forget Nixon... aroo..
You're completely right, I work retail and still have people coming in and buying their first stand alone DVD player. While I do like the prospect of a full 1080p/i signal, it's just too soon for the market. It's going to confuse a lot of consumers. I don't expect either format to take off for around five or six years. Which stinks, because I wouldn't mind a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD writer... daily backups on one piece of optical media.. mmm
Not so much just having a similarly armed enemy, but an enemy armed with much more primitive and "dirtier" versions of what you have. Makes you wonder who could really do the most damage. Sure, we could pin point strategic points, but they could launch a few nukes back our way and destroy most of the population. Tough call.
Like who? China!? That's the only standing military force in the world I can think of that rivals the US.
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Pretty good special effects and what not, acting is ok.. ish. It's not a full movie yet, as it's being released in chapters, but still worth a look!
How long until someone screws up and blows away Anik F1 http://www.lyngsat.com/anik107.html and I'm without TV?
Just another side note, a guy came into the store I work in (The Source, Telus Mobility Dealer) And he had purchased a new Kyocera card (reportedly faster than the Sierra EvDO card) and went on a three year contract. Now, you may not know this, but you have 7 days from the day of activation to cancel all terms on your contract, without penalty. He came back in three days later, used over 500mb already, and said "I just can't afford this." So we get ready to cancel it for him, and Telus tells us he has to pay for the data usage, pay the cancelation fee, and pay the cancellation fee of 200 bucks. Totally violated their own terms... Telus is a bunch of whores when it comes to data :\
I'll stick to picking my wifi targest instead, sure it's not as mobile.. but a hell of a lot cheaper.
This is pretty much the same in the tech centers at staples: the business depot. I used to work in there, and it was a common practice to be told to load a burned copy of windows 98 on a machine, or use a serial key from another copy of windows xp just to speed things up. It apparently is too much time to tell the customer they need to purchse/bring in their own copy of windows.Management more or less just said (of course without using these terms) "If you don't have the program, find a copy. If the trial of a program has run out, crack it. We can't afford to buy you the software you need, we can't afford the time it will take you to tell the customers the proper way to do things." Big business doesn't really care about their employees needs when doing the proper job, or their customers having proper copies of software. It really says something about how much they really cared about their customers and employees. All of them seemed expendable. I have since quit.
And the OS was what was BUILT upon the kernel. I could be wrong.. but seriously, how large can a generic 2.4.x kernel be? It's not like you have to run the latest version of fedora or suse on these machines, just a simple base system with common dependancies, xorg, fluxbox and a few standard apps. Negroponte needs to get himself a copy of DSL or Knoppix-STD. Both are small, lightweight operating system with just as much use as my P4 running debian with gnome.
Because it's made by good ol' MS, it will be riddled with battery sucking DRM. Oh, and my giant OGG collection will be useless, as will my mp3s I'd imagine. Even then I'd have to find a way to get it to sync with linux, because it definitely won't act like an external HDD or a piece of flash memory. Then I'd have to get windohs media player to run, because that would probably be the only way to get music (probably converted to .wma on the way) ON to the unit. So all in all, it will be a great fiasco with VMWare or a native install of XP. Even still, I'd rather just have the option of sticking a 1gb SD card in my card reader, loading it up with what I desire, putting it in my mp3 player (THAT ONLY PLAYS MUSIC!) and then going. I don't care if my hand held game console doesn't play music. If I want to listen to music, I'll use a device souly made for that purpose and get a better experience anyways. Gaming devices and media devices shouldn't be stuck in the same unit. It hinders performance, battery life, and possibly proper use because it's just more crap to go wrong with it.
Did I hear you right, did I hear you sayin' That you're gonna make a copy of a game without payin'? Come on, guys, I thought you knew better, don't copy that floppy!
:P I really hope you're using the term "super stars" lightly, seeing as they played much less than super.
Indeed they are! I've been watching it on HD at work, wow that's amazing :D. CBC just does sports right!
Don't you get it, Apple WANTS you to take it out of your pocket, so those around you KNOW you've got an iPod! As if those annoyingly cheap, white earphones didn't give it away enough. It's all about showing off your over-priced piece of trendiness. Fashion over function!
Ohwait, never mind either of my posts, mod my stupid hungover ass down.. The GRB happened billions of years ago, I forgot light takes a long time to get from really really far.