What about us classic rock fans? I love the Stones, the Who, the Beatles...I could go on and on. I've already purchased this music on vinyl and tape (I'm an old fogie at heart). I also bought (and lost/scratched/destroyed) a good chunk of these tunes on CD.
I don't think I'm entitled to anything. However, I don't think the RIAA is entitled to anything either.
With the exception of the Stones, 50% of each of the aforementioned bands are DEAD. Repeat: dead.
I've already bought this music multiple times. Repeat: multiple times.
Please forgive a silly question: can I install RAM into my MacBook myself? I have never cracked one of these babies open before. Anything odd I should be on the lookout for? (I'm no stranger to the inside of an IBM clone).
Before this I had an Inspiron 6000 (Dell), which I *thought* had a matte screen. The MBP certainly did.
Between 12-3p, when the sun is overhead, I can't read the MB screen to save my life. Currently it is 7p, and I am outside, and can read it just fine. However, considering all these heat issues, this might be a *feature*. Being that the battery is currently sitting directly on my groin, its probably better not to push it.
I recorded internal temps ranging from 140*-170* F on a regular basis. NOTE: I was informed that the indicators are in unique places, and so old widgets may be giving false readings.
After a week of use, the back-lit keyboard wasn't lighting up.
The day after that I noticed the battery had stopped charging.
I replaced the battery to find that it was NOT the battery's fault. In other words, something inside the machine shorted. It ran on AC with the battery removed, but would not charge the battery.
After replacing the first unit (which they did for free), I got a 2nd MBP. Originally, I was getting better lifespan from the 2nd unit (about 4-5 hours!), but after a week of regular use that dropped off to about 2 hours. The 1st unit offered a steady 3-4 hour lifespan but I only had it ~10 days
The 2nd unit just blanked out on me after a week. I have no idea why. By then I was fed up, and demanded the lower cost unit instead. If forced to guess, I *think* it had something to do with OSX "sleep" mode (in other words, it may NOT have been hardware related).
MacBook issues:
Too warm to sit comfortably on lap; the hinge (screen to base) gets VERY hot. Not as bad as the MBP, but this is only 1.83ghz x2. Note: compared to the MBP this is only mildly annoying. I feared heat damage on the MBP.
Glossy screen. Sunny June afternoon. Why!?!?!
When running FF, Skype, iTunes, Mail and iChat at the same time it drags. When I try to use photoshop I can FEEL myself getting older. IMO, 256 x2 DIMM is not enough RAM for all of these awesome apps I have on it. Note: FF is a memory hog, but using Safari and Cyberduck at the same time it still draaaaaags.
The CD/DVD drive has no tray (this is true for both MB and MBP). This is a positive and a negative. Plus: no tray to snap off; Minus: thick labels on CD's get jammed in there and it is a holy nightmare to get it back out.
For the money, I still feel the MacBook is a good value. I just wish they had either a) a $2,500 unit that was WORTH $2,500 or b) a price point in between the two (and I DON'T mean paying an extra $200 for a black case.)
However, I will suffer it out with my MacBook, slow or not. Why? OSX "had me at hello".
Before this year, I hadn't used an Apple since a IIe back in grade school. Why? Because most of my clients are office junkees, and it was just a heck of a lot easier to use windows in the interest of "compatibility". Then came news of the Wintel: a Mac that could do BOTH! I ran out and bought a MacBook Pro the week after they came out. Then my problems began...
I will skip the horror stories we have all read about, but needless to say the thing is hot, loud and the tech support people are still in denial about everything. I gave up, and down-graded to a MacBook instead. All in all, the MacBook is a solid machine and a quality value- but it still has MANY of the same problems (and a few all its own). In other words, things I consider unacceptable at $2,500 I view as "good enough" at $1,000. Then again, I've been using Dells for the last decade...silly me for thinking quality was a function of cost, eh?
I simply cannot understand why Apple would do this to itself. The iPod was a grand slam, and I was expecting these Mactels to DOUBLE Apple's market share in time for Vista. I had nothing but high hopes, which is probably why I am so disappointed now.
Bad metaphor time: I come visit you the day a family member dies. Mom is crying. Dad is drunk. Sis is sneaking a cig. Unbenknownst to me, for 20 years your family has been normal and wonderful, but this is one hell of a shitty first impression. I tell myself "never again", and don't bother to return your phone calls next week.
In the end, Apple nets even because I bought a second MacBook for the fiance. However, the way I see it, they still LOST a potential $1,500- and probably one heck of a lot of Windows users who are less patient that I am.
I see quite a few of us are sitting on some unused domain names. I will assume, like me, most of you are just defending a project yet-to-be, or have "inherited" them from some goon refusing to pay a bill somewhere along the way.
There are at least 25 domains I have right now that I have no intention of using any time soon. I would be happy to trade my domains for other domains, assuming I found a name I liked better than the ones I have.
Am I a lone nut? Are you thinking to yourself "hey, me too"? Does a site exist where geeks trade the old and unloved domains? if, not does anyone else have interested in starting one?
Point of clarity: I am not talking about SEDO or any "sell your domain" service. I am envisioning a simple community "trading post"; the only fees necessary would be those to transfer the domians to each other (blame ICANN).
I am a Beatles fan. Back in the day, I bought all their greatest albums on vinyl (still have 'em too). A few years later, I bought them again on tape. A few years after that, I bought them again on CD. The other day I was an inch away from buying a Beatles track on iTunes because a friend had never heard it and (like most 21st century geeks) had a PC but no record player.
But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Now, to be clear, I have pissed away a dollar on many things for no real reason. I have purchased gasoline simply to sit in traffic buring it away. I have "super sized" a meal at McDonalds, only to leave some fries uneaten. I have even purchased soap and toothpaste, even though it sits alone and ignored off in the bathroom somewhere.
I have already paid for this media three times, twice as a first-generation consumer (i.e. the tapes and CDs were bought at a normal record store), presumably everyone who is "supposed" to get paid got paid...TWICE! Furthermore, this wonderful music is nearing 50 YEARS OLD at this point. At what point does this material join the public domain? At what point have I paid enough money to enjoy this music without further hassle?
Needless to say, this is not a technical issue at all IMO.
Oh, and just in case the RIAA and MPAA bots flag this post as "gullible consumer, add to mailing list"; please know that I *have* downloaded music from Napster...lots and lots of it. The result? I spent at least $1,000 the year I discovered Napster buying material from artists I might never have learned of otherwise (and not just old stuff either). Napster was one of the greatest sources of free advertising they ever had, and the day it went down was the day I discovered that Internet radio was the only "compromise" they would get from me in this regard.
I realize I am preaching to the choir, so I'll shut up here. The only point I wish to make is this: non-geeks who have no idea what DRM is or why they should care can certainly understand my situation. Next time you find yourself turning purple while debating this issue with some fool, ask them point blank: "How many times have YOU purchased ALBUM WHATEVER?" If the answer is "more than once", I'll rest my case.
I just got one of these, so did my fiance. Mine has yellow stains around the mouse area, hers still looks brand new. Did I get a defective unit? I don't think so.
I use my laptop 18 hours a day, and smoke more often than I should (nicotine rules/sucks). She washes her hands every 15 minutes and uses her laptop about an hour a day. I am no detective, but I'm pretty sure you don't have to be to figure out what's going on here.
The whine? Over heating? Not enough RAM? check check and check. Turning yellow? WASH YOUR HANDS, then complain. Stop being distracting- Apple has *real* issues to fix.
The other day I saw the fiance asking her laptop how it felt. When I asked about it, she said she was "sending an email". Having read your post, it makes perfect sense.
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What about us classic rock fans? I love the Stones, the Who, the Beatles...I could go on and on. I've already purchased this music on vinyl and tape (I'm an old fogie at heart). I also bought (and lost/scratched/destroyed) a good chunk of these tunes on CD.
I don't think I'm entitled to anything. However, I don't think the RIAA is entitled to anything either.
With the exception of the Stones, 50% of each of the aforementioned bands are DEAD. Repeat: dead.
I've already bought this music multiple times. Repeat: multiple times.
DRM is tyranny. Viva le revolution!
No worries. I am sure you will figure out a way to attack his answer in the coming months.
OT: I for one am happy to sign a "CSS tables NOW in IE6/7" petition.
I cried. There, I admit it. I'm not afraid.
Make the wife watch another episode. As a zoologist, might she enjoy the one where the emperor of Omicron Perceii 8 (sp?) wants Fry's human horn?
Please forgive a silly question: can I install RAM into my MacBook myself? I have never cracked one of these babies open before. Anything odd I should be on the lookout for? (I'm no stranger to the inside of an IBM clone).
Before this I had an Inspiron 6000 (Dell), which I *thought* had a matte screen. The MBP certainly did.
Between 12-3p, when the sun is overhead, I can't read the MB screen to save my life. Currently it is 7p, and I am outside, and can read it just fine. However, considering all these heat issues, this might be a *feature*. Being that the battery is currently sitting directly on my groin, its probably better not to push it.
Can you list the problems?
Gladly.
MacBook Pro Issues:
MacBook issues:
For the money, I still feel the MacBook is a good value. I just wish they had either a) a $2,500 unit that was WORTH $2,500 or b) a price point in between the two (and I DON'T mean paying an extra $200 for a black case.)
However, I will suffer it out with my MacBook, slow or not. Why? OSX "had me at hello".
Before this year, I hadn't used an Apple since a IIe back in grade school. Why? Because most of my clients are office junkees, and it was just a heck of a lot easier to use windows in the interest of "compatibility". Then came news of the Wintel: a Mac that could do BOTH! I ran out and bought a MacBook Pro the week after they came out. Then my problems began...
I will skip the horror stories we have all read about, but needless to say the thing is hot, loud and the tech support people are still in denial about everything. I gave up, and down-graded to a MacBook instead. All in all, the MacBook is a solid machine and a quality value- but it still has MANY of the same problems (and a few all its own). In other words, things I consider unacceptable at $2,500 I view as "good enough" at $1,000. Then again, I've been using Dells for the last decade...silly me for thinking quality was a function of cost, eh?
I simply cannot understand why Apple would do this to itself. The iPod was a grand slam, and I was expecting these Mactels to DOUBLE Apple's market share in time for Vista. I had nothing but high hopes, which is probably why I am so disappointed now.
Bad metaphor time: I come visit you the day a family member dies. Mom is crying. Dad is drunk. Sis is sneaking a cig. Unbenknownst to me, for 20 years your family has been normal and wonderful, but this is one hell of a shitty first impression. I tell myself "never again", and don't bother to return your phone calls next week.
In the end, Apple nets even because I bought a second MacBook for the fiance. However, the way I see it, they still LOST a potential $1,500- and probably one heck of a lot of Windows users who are less patient that I am.
I bet you could pull in at least $60,000 /yr by selling crack.
Tony Soprano seems to be doing very well for himself these days also.
I've said it before- I'll say it again, we should all quit our jobs and start a band.
C'mon guys- it'll be great. My brother has a van we can borrow and *everything*.
Only +3?? This may be the funniest comment I've seen around here in ages!
Thanks for the laff.
How come y'all hawk on this guys name so much?
C'mon guys, you know grade school was hard enough for this fella.
I agree totally. Why not stop bitching and help fight spam instead?
Devil Dogs are gross. Save you cash and try a SUZY-Q from Hostess.
Trust me- my left arm tingles all the time.
A solid counter-argument (and I am quite glad to see /. has already modded it up).
Cheers to both (all?)
If online grocery shopping gives you flashbacks to failed experiments like Webvan, you are not alone.
In fact, here they come now...
Don't duck, stand up proud. I think you nailed it.
My "spending power" is an ugly necessity of modern life- its not the reason I get out of bed in the morning.
I see quite a few of us are sitting on some unused domain names. I will assume, like me, most of you are just defending a project yet-to-be, or have "inherited" them from some goon refusing to pay a bill somewhere along the way.
There are at least 25 domains I have right now that I have no intention of using any time soon. I would be happy to trade my domains for other domains, assuming I found a name I liked better than the ones I have.
Am I a lone nut? Are you thinking to yourself "hey, me too"? Does a site exist where geeks trade the old and unloved domains? if, not does anyone else have interested in starting one?
Point of clarity: I am not talking about SEDO or any "sell your domain" service. I am envisioning a simple community "trading post"; the only fees necessary would be those to transfer the domians to each other (blame ICANN).
Just putting it out there...
I've had 50 or so domains with eNom for a year now. No problems, solid backend.
And yes, GoDaddy sucks.
In fact, not only is this music almost 50 YEARS OLD, but 50% of the band is now DEAD!
I am a Beatles fan. Back in the day, I bought all their greatest albums on vinyl (still have 'em too). A few years later, I bought them again on tape. A few years after that, I bought them again on CD. The other day I was an inch away from buying a Beatles track on iTunes because a friend had never heard it and (like most 21st century geeks) had a PC but no record player.
But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
Now, to be clear, I have pissed away a dollar on many things for no real reason. I have purchased gasoline simply to sit in traffic buring it away. I have "super sized" a meal at McDonalds, only to leave some fries uneaten. I have even purchased soap and toothpaste, even though it sits alone and ignored off in the bathroom somewhere.
I have already paid for this media three times, twice as a first-generation consumer (i.e. the tapes and CDs were bought at a normal record store), presumably everyone who is "supposed" to get paid got paid...TWICE! Furthermore, this wonderful music is nearing 50 YEARS OLD at this point. At what point does this material join the public domain? At what point have I paid enough money to enjoy this music without further hassle?
Needless to say, this is not a technical issue at all IMO.
Oh, and just in case the RIAA and MPAA bots flag this post as "gullible consumer, add to mailing list"; please know that I *have* downloaded music from Napster...lots and lots of it. The result? I spent at least $1,000 the year I discovered Napster buying material from artists I might never have learned of otherwise (and not just old stuff either). Napster was one of the greatest sources of free advertising they ever had, and the day it went down was the day I discovered that Internet radio was the only "compromise" they would get from me in this regard.
I realize I am preaching to the choir, so I'll shut up here. The only point I wish to make is this: non-geeks who have no idea what DRM is or why they should care can certainly understand my situation. Next time you find yourself turning purple while debating this issue with some fool, ask them point blank: "How many times have YOU purchased ALBUM WHATEVER?" If the answer is "more than once", I'll rest my case.
She's an RN. Trust me when I say, if you ever show up as her patient, you'll be glad she's a bit nutty for cleanliness.
My suggestion for the *new* MS icon.
I just got one of these, so did my fiance. Mine has yellow stains around the mouse area, hers still looks brand new. Did I get a defective unit? I don't think so.
I use my laptop 18 hours a day, and smoke more often than I should (nicotine rules/sucks). She washes her hands every 15 minutes and uses her laptop about an hour a day. I am no detective, but I'm pretty sure you don't have to be to figure out what's going on here.
The whine? Over heating? Not enough RAM? check check and check. Turning yellow? WASH YOUR HANDS, then complain. Stop being distracting- Apple has *real* issues to fix.
The other day I saw the fiance asking her laptop how it felt. When I asked about it, she said she was "sending an email". Having read your post, it makes perfect sense.