Thanks for the link! Now I know not to visit Cleveland, Ohio, as it's the forcible rape capital of the USA! You're less likely to get raped in a crime-ridden cities like Detroit. Who knew?
Maybe Detroit should have a new slogan: "Visit Detroit. At least you won't get raped."
Parent poster wasn't a troll. From the iTunes page:
Your favorite digital music store is now your favorite digital movie theater. Shop for hot new releases including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, plus bestsellers and Disney library titles. Every movie you buy from the iTunes Store downloads at near DVD-quality 640-by-480 resolution(1) that looks great on both your computer and your iPod.
1. Exact resolution depends on aspect ratio.
Emphasis mine. Movie trailers are one thing, downloadable shows and full movies are another. And 640x480 isn't high definition.
My experience with Logitech (or their Harmony Remote) has been stellar. My Harmony Remote 680 is probably my favorite piece of equipment in my entertainment system, and I only bought one because it controls everything I own and doesn't break after I drop it. Additionally, one thing I cherish about my Harmony Remote is its integration with the remote control database and ease of setup. The remote has a few oddities, but it's a solid piece of hardware. I'm certain that Logitech has not screwed up Harmony Remote by buying it.
Isn't anecdotal evidence great?
(On a more serious note, I highly recommend the Harmony Remote to anyone with more than two remote controls in their entertainment system. The wife loves it, too.)
Re:10 hours is a lot, really.
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Yes, I too have read the LOTR trilogy in 7.5 hours.
I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the short battery life. I think one of the reasons why the DS and Gameboy handhelds are successful is their 10 hour battery life. Origami has a 3 1/2 (maximum?) battery life, which is comparable to Apple notebooks, minus the processing power, screen size etc.
While games available for a handheld system and technical specs are of great importance, I think battery life is the reason why certain systems outsell others.
Sounds to me like you're more upset about the cancelling of Firefly than the Nielson rating system.
Nielson samples a very wide demographic, not just "boring old fogies". You can read about it here. The wikipedia article also brings up the point that their research system is not perfect, but it's close enough to give advertisers a picture of who's watching what. If it wasn't, Nielson wouldn't be in the TV ratings system for long.
You're either a troll or an idiot. In either case, I don't know how you got moderated up.
Catholics do not represent all Christians. You can't lump them in the same category as Fundamentalist Christians, especially when it comes to science. Fundamentalists read the bible and believe every single word of it, as it is written. Catholics read it and try to extract the message that God is sending them. How is this relevant to this discussion? Let me give you an example:
The book of Genesis (first book fothe bible) contains two accounts of how the everything was created by God. The first one has a very broad view, concentrating on the big stuff like stars, light and planets were created. The second account shows what happened on earth, how animals came to be and so on. Neither of these accounts is complete (or accurate, for that matter). Now, a Fundamentalist Christian will read both accounts, and tell you that God created the universe, Earth, all the animals, etc in 6 days and he rested on the seventh day. A Catholic will read both accounts, and tell you that the point of these stories is not to give a historical account of how everything got created, but rather to show that God is so powerful that he was involved in the creation of the universe.
There is nothing to stop a Catholic from investigating how God did it. The bible doesn't forbid scientific research, or investigating how something came to be. Fundamentalists will tell you that since the bible is the word of God, you shouldn't need any further research or proof (and they are wrong). Catholics will tell you that the bible is not the literal word of God, but a message from him that can only be extracted by analyzing, examining and questioning the every word in the bible. And if science is needed to extract this message, Catholics will use it.
Also, the Catholic church does not offer a "petty and hateful" God, but a God who loves his creations so much he sent his son to die for them.
FIFA's IT department has an equal-discrimination policy. They don't care if it's a scrip kiddie from India, a cracker from Russia or a scammer from Nigeria - none will get in.
Just watch Jurassic Park. It's blatently advertised in it. Apparently it can be learned without much difficulty by 13 year old girls and has a very pretty 3D graphical interface. Here's the line:
"This is a UNIX system. I know this."
How I wish this intuitive GUI and OS were available to the masses. I hear that Apple is using some kind of clone as the basis for OSX, but I have yet to find confirmation about it.
Re:Nintendo is in trouble with the Revolution
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Who are the crackheads that moderated this as Interesting? The post is full of mistakes that only somebody with an anti-Nintendo agenda would write:
On the subject of high definition:
Shigeru Miyamoto has said, "The majority of people won't be playing our system with an HDTV, though with the Revolution, 480p resolution will be standard."
While not 720p, it's still a lot better than SD.
On the subject of console prices:
Compare the PSP to the DS. The technical specs of the PSP leave the DS in the dust, but its pricetag leaves a lot to be desired. Parents don't want to buy a PSP for $280 when they can have a DS and three games for the same price. (Sorry, Canadian prices here) This helps explain in part the popularity of the DS.
On the subject of the ON/OFF button on the controller:
I understand that reading feedback and e-mails consumes time, but if you tackled one narrow topic at a time (as you are doing in this case) on a regular basis, it might prove to be a bit easier to follow.
I also don't think you need to post replies to a discussion in progress. You can do an UPDATE for very prevalent replies (again, as you are doing in this case) and follow up the story with a Slashback article a few days later, once you had the time to read and consider the comments. At that point you can reply to some of the more often-raised topics or suggestions.
Maybe the section editors could also ask for feedback to take some of the load off your shoulders. For example, Zonk could post a non front-page story in the games section asking what types of games we'd like to see reviewed, or if we had some suggestions specific to his section.
I think this divide and conquer approach would make getting feedback much easier, and would make the users feel more involved in the website.
In all likelyhood, the specs will never be completely revealed. However, third party developers with access to hardware documentation say it will be 2.5 times more powerful than the GameCube.
Unless this guy doesn't know what to do with his money, this is probably a well-calculated business move. It's just like buying a building and renting the units to tenants, except he does it on a virtual property.
Business must be good, since the game won't go on for ever. He probably expects to get his money back within a year or two, if not sooner - that's a 50% return after 3 years (assuming he's bringing in fifty thousand each year). The only thing that can stop him is if the game experiences a sudden drop in population or if the company that runs it goes under and the server(s) shut down.
Speaking at the Tokyo Game Show, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has revealed more details of the company's plans to promote wireless gaming for the Nintendo DS.
Hopefully the Revolution online service will also be free for first party titles.
It's not a matter of parents directly stating that violence is ok and nudity/sex/the body is bad but that is the signal being sent by what is accepted and what is not.
Like you said, it's not the parents who cause an uproar when a nipple is shown on tv. Politicians propelled by special interest groups make the most noise.
Sexuality is present on North American tv. Companies use sexy women in bikinis to sell products, but they don't use nudity. The music videos are full of hoochie mamas. What most politicians and parents want is not a ban on sexuality, but having the ability to choose when their child sees nudity (and in some cases, sexual situations). This explains why we have ESRB ratings, movie ratings and why many people watching a football game with their kids don't want to see an unexpected nipple.
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Thanks for the link! Now I know not to visit Cleveland, Ohio, as it's the forcible rape capital of the USA! You're less likely to get raped in a crime-ridden cities like Detroit. Who knew?
Maybe Detroit should have a new slogan: "Visit Detroit. At least you won't get raped."
The mind boggles. The longer the robots wait until demanding rights, the easier for them.
Emphasis mine. Movie trailers are one thing, downloadable shows and full movies are another. And 640x480 isn't high definition.
Source: http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/
My experience with Logitech (or their Harmony Remote) has been stellar. My Harmony Remote 680 is probably my favorite piece of equipment in my entertainment system, and I only bought one because it controls everything I own and doesn't break after I drop it. Additionally, one thing I cherish about my Harmony Remote is its integration with the remote control database and ease of setup. The remote has a few oddities, but it's a solid piece of hardware. I'm certain that Logitech has not screwed up Harmony Remote by buying it.
Isn't anecdotal evidence great?
(On a more serious note, I highly recommend the Harmony Remote to anyone with more than two remote controls in their entertainment system. The wife loves it, too.)
Yes, I too have read the LOTR trilogy in 7.5 hours.
Make a hook with a finger on each hand and use them to stretch your mouth. You'll sound like a scurvy pirate!
YouTube makes my eyes bleed. How about some coverage in HD.
I think you hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the short battery life. I think one of the reasons why the DS and Gameboy handhelds are successful is their 10 hour battery life. Origami has a 3 1/2 (maximum?) battery life, which is comparable to Apple notebooks, minus the processing power, screen size etc.
While games available for a handheld system and technical specs are of great importance, I think battery life is the reason why certain systems outsell others.
Sounds to me like you're more upset about the cancelling of Firefly than the Nielson rating system.
Nielson samples a very wide demographic, not just "boring old fogies". You can read about it here. The wikipedia article also brings up the point that their research system is not perfect, but it's close enough to give advertisers a picture of who's watching what. If it wasn't, Nielson wouldn't be in the TV ratings system for long.
You're either a troll or an idiot. In either case, I don't know how you got moderated up.
Catholics do not represent all Christians. You can't lump them in the same category as Fundamentalist Christians, especially when it comes to science. Fundamentalists read the bible and believe every single word of it, as it is written. Catholics read it and try to extract the message that God is sending them. How is this relevant to this discussion? Let me give you an example:
The book of Genesis (first book fothe bible) contains two accounts of how the everything was created by God. The first one has a very broad view, concentrating on the big stuff like stars, light and planets were created. The second account shows what happened on earth, how animals came to be and so on. Neither of these accounts is complete (or accurate, for that matter). Now, a Fundamentalist Christian will read both accounts, and tell you that God created the universe, Earth, all the animals, etc in 6 days and he rested on the seventh day. A Catholic will read both accounts, and tell you that the point of these stories is not to give a historical account of how everything got created, but rather to show that God is so powerful that he was involved in the creation of the universe.
There is nothing to stop a Catholic from investigating how God did it. The bible doesn't forbid scientific research, or investigating how something came to be. Fundamentalists will tell you that since the bible is the word of God, you shouldn't need any further research or proof (and they are wrong). Catholics will tell you that the bible is not the literal word of God, but a message from him that can only be extracted by analyzing, examining and questioning the every word in the bible. And if science is needed to extract this message, Catholics will use it.
Also, the Catholic church does not offer a "petty and hateful" God, but a God who loves his creations so much he sent his son to die for them.
FIFA's IT department has an equal-discrimination policy. They don't care if it's a scrip kiddie from India, a cracker from Russia or a scammer from Nigeria - none will get in.
At least I'm on topic.
I for one don't welcome our new penis-tongued overlords.
Just watch Jurassic Park. It's blatently advertised in it. Apparently it can be learned without much difficulty by 13 year old girls and has a very pretty 3D graphical interface. Here's the line:
"This is a UNIX system. I know this."
How I wish this intuitive GUI and OS were available to the masses. I hear that Apple is using some kind of clone as the basis for OSX, but I have yet to find confirmation about it.
Wrong.
One leg per second is equal to a football field multiplied by a VW Beetle, divided by a fortnight per Library of Congress.
Sheesh. What do they teach in schools these days?
The controller in question is probably this abomination. I agree with you, anyone can build a knock-off, but it's rare that they get it right.
Just go to www.ie7.com to upgrade browsers.
Mod parent up. The correct term to use is "raise the question".
Read the details at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begging_the_question
Who are the crackheads that moderated this as Interesting? The post is full of mistakes that only somebody with an anti-Nintendo agenda would write:
o n_faq
On the subject of high definition:
Shigeru Miyamoto has said, "The majority of people won't be playing our system with an HDTV, though with the Revolution, 480p resolution will be standard."
While not 720p, it's still a lot better than SD.
On the subject of console prices:
Compare the PSP to the DS. The technical specs of the PSP leave the DS in the dust, but its pricetag leaves a lot to be desired. Parents don't want to buy a PSP for $280 when they can have a DS and three games for the same price. (Sorry, Canadian prices here) This helps explain in part the popularity of the DS.
On the subject of the ON/OFF button on the controller:
Look for yourself.
On the subject of "What will Revolution bring us?"
- Innovative controller and new game genres
- Downloadable games
- Online play
Read more here: http://www.revolutionreport.com/nintendo_revoluti
You're a troll, and not even a good one.
I understand that reading feedback and e-mails consumes time, but if you tackled one narrow topic at a time (as you are doing in this case) on a regular basis, it might prove to be a bit easier to follow.
I also don't think you need to post replies to a discussion in progress. You can do an UPDATE for very prevalent replies (again, as you are doing in this case) and follow up the story with a Slashback article a few days later, once you had the time to read and consider the comments. At that point you can reply to some of the more often-raised topics or suggestions.
Maybe the section editors could also ask for feedback to take some of the load off your shoulders. For example, Zonk could post a non front-page story in the games section asking what types of games we'd like to see reviewed, or if we had some suggestions specific to his section.
I think this divide and conquer approach would make getting feedback much easier, and would make the users feel more involved in the website.
Thanks for your time.
In all likelyhood, the specs will never be completely revealed. However, third party developers with access to hardware documentation say it will be 2.5 times more powerful than the GameCube.
Do you mean these men of the internet? (Yes, it's safe for work.)
Unless this guy doesn't know what to do with his money, this is probably a well-calculated business move. It's just like buying a building and renting the units to tenants, except he does it on a virtual property.
Business must be good, since the game won't go on for ever. He probably expects to get his money back within a year or two, if not sooner - that's a 50% return after 3 years (assuming he's bringing in fifty thousand each year). The only thing that can stop him is if the game experiences a sudden drop in population or if the company that runs it goes under and the server(s) shut down.
My God man! Why aren't you charging people for this brilliant research?
Look what else Google tells us:
- 149 people got bitten by a vampire
- 20,900 people smell good
- There are 4,730,000 websites dedicated to pickes
You had better patent this research method before someone else beats you to it. But behold - I think 279 people have already done this!
Hopefully the Revolution online service will also be free for first party titles.
It's not a matter of parents directly stating that violence is ok and nudity/sex/the body is bad but that is the signal being sent by what is accepted and what is not.
Like you said, it's not the parents who cause an uproar when a nipple is shown on tv. Politicians propelled by special interest groups make the most noise.
Sexuality is present on North American tv. Companies use sexy women in bikinis to sell products, but they don't use nudity. The music videos are full of hoochie mamas. What most politicians and parents want is not a ban on sexuality, but having the ability to choose when their child sees nudity (and in some cases, sexual situations). This explains why we have ESRB ratings, movie ratings and why many people watching a football game with their kids don't want to see an unexpected nipple.
By the way, the BBC, like CNN, had no problems showing reported the pictures from the prisoner abuse scandal. Apparently displaying this behaviour does not equal endorsing it.