Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> Note that our WFBs are now manufacturing false posts to further their > evil disinformation campaign. BWAHAHAHAHA! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> Too bad the MFB couldn't list any facts. You were asked...several times. As you know, he has been asked repeatedly for this information. I asked him at least three times in the last Zune thread to provide reasons why Zune is "vastly inferior" and got no response beyond the usual. This is a question that won't be answered with any logic. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
Too bad the MFB couldn't list any facts. You were asked...several times. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM, TPiwowar wrote: > On Aug 15, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: > >> -Original Message- >> From: TPiwowar >> >> I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation bias. >> > > Note that our WFBs are now manufacturing false posts to further their evil > disinformation campaign. > > Can't prevail on the facts. > Can't prevail on the merits. > The days when M$ could prevail through dirty tricks are long gone. > > I'll stick with: "M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will > be." > > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 15, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: -Original Message- From: TPiwowar I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation bias. Note that our WFBs are now manufacturing false posts to further their evil disinformation campaign. Can't prevail on the facts. Can't prevail on the merits. The days when M$ could prevail through dirty tricks are long gone. I'll stick with: "M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will be." * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> > Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? > > Well, there's: > > Screen size (Zune HD) vs. (iPod Touch) 3.3" vs. 3.5" Will you really notice? > advertised battery life Music: 33 hours vs. 36 hours Video: 8.5 hours vs. 6 hours The OLED tech comes through here. > Bluetooth No word either way on Zune. Assume not. > apps (by about 64,000 or so) No contest. Touch wins. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
Try this one too ... it's a good complement to WinDirStat. It uses pie charts which are easier to work with. I use it mainly and sometime use WinDirStat db JDiskReport (Win / Mac) http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/index.html mike wrote: WINDIRSTAT! that's it! Thanks. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Jeff Wright wrote: Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. -Original Message- I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
From:mike Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? Well, there's: Screen size advertised battery life bluetooth apps (by about 64,000 or so) and of course, availability Because of that last one, the jury is still out on things like actual usability issues, reliability, and app pricing. The upcoming Zune HD's processor and screen technology are ahead of the current generation of iPods and those things are cool, but a lot depends on what is done with them. In Korea, Samsung is advertising a device with the same processor and screen as the Zune HD, but no one believes it is going to kill the iPod (though one reporter jokingly asked if it was a Zune HD-killer), because Samsung gets so much else wrong. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> -Original Message- > From: TPiwowar > > I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation bias. FTFY Mac zealots. The best free advertising Microsoft can have. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
On Aug 15, 2009, at 3:33 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: Perhaps--depends on how sensitive these dots are. What if the shock detector [sudden motion sensor] in your MacBook Pro gets set off when you drop your laptop bag after 6 months but your MBP keeps working, and the sensor records the incident? Then after 18 months the HD fails. Apple opens it up and says "nope, this was shocked." You try, to no avail, explaining that it worked for a whole year after the shock so the shock couldn't be to blame for the HD failure. Today you can turn that feature on or off, but will that choice be there in the future? I think you will be able to appeal your automated termination to a death panel. I sure hope so. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
Dunno what he wants... Maybe http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptslack.asp Or what?? -Original Message- From: phartz...@gmail.com [mailto:phartz...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 2:27 PM Subject: Re: disk tool..can't recall the name On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, mike wrote: > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. > > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. When asking such questions, it is always helpful to inform readers what OS you are needing such a tool for. Almost invariably, when OS info is not provided, it turns out to be a Windows user because they seem to forget that not everyone uses Windows. That being the case, and since it is therefore virtually certian that you are needing a utility for a Windows machine, i cannot be of any help. Can someone please help this Windows user? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
It deosn't depend...these dots have been on your cell phones for *years*. We already know how they work and behave. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 12:33 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: > There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least >> that there is any inherent problem with that. >> > > Perhaps--depends on how sensitive these dots are. What if the shock > detector [sudden motion sensor] in your MacBook Pro gets set off when you > drop your laptop bag after 6 months but your MBP keeps working, and the > sensor records the incident? Then after 18 months the HD fails. Apple opens > it up and says "nope, this was shocked." You try, to no avail, explaining > that it worked for a whole year after the shock so the shock couldn't be to > blame for the HD failure. Today you can turn that feature on or off, but > will that choice be there in the future? > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least that there is any inherent problem with that. Perhaps--depends on how sensitive these dots are. What if the shock detector [sudden motion sensor] in your MacBook Pro gets set off when you drop your laptop bag after 6 months but your MBP keeps working, and the sensor records the incident? Then after 18 months the HD fails. Apple opens it up and says "nope, this was shocked." You try, to no avail, explaining that it worked for a whole year after the shock so the shock couldn't be to blame for the HD failure. Today you can turn that feature on or off, but will that choice be there in the future? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM, mike wrote: > The zune offers 720 out...meaning you can hook it to a 65" widescreen and > get 720p out. I understand. I was thinking of watching video at such a resolution on a tiny screen. Thanks. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
I'll stick with: "M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will be." * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
Actually, I prefer Treesize (free). But I admit I use both. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM, mike wrote: > WINDIRSTAT! that's it! > > Thanks. > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Jeff Wright wrote: > >> Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. >> >> > -Original Message- >> > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of >> the >> > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. >> This >> > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. >> > >> > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD >> > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. >> >> >> * >> ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** >> ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** >> * >> > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
WINDIRSTAT! that's it! Thanks. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Jeff Wright wrote: > Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. > > > -Original Message- > > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of > the > > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. > This > > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. > > > > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD > > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
The zune offers 720 out...meaning you can hook it to a 65" widescreen and get 720p out. Appletv is only 720p right now, they offer no 1080p support on anything apple. Kinda strange for a platform that is targeted for media. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM, mike wrote: > > > On a related note, is Apple *any* closer to offering 1080p content? I > > figured since the format wars are over, we'd finally see apple release > some > > HD hardware. > > What is the value in having a 1080p image on a screen of such a tiny > size? Even 720 for that matter? Just curious. > > Steve > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
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Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> I know I'm nitpicking... That's all that really needed to be said. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM, mike wrote: > On a related note, is Apple *any* closer to offering 1080p content? I > figured since the format wars are over, we'd finally see apple release some > HD hardware. What is the value in having a 1080p image on a screen of such a tiny size? Even 720 for that matter? Just curious. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. > -Original Message- > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. > > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
Too true. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, mike wrote: > > > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of > the > > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. > This > > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. > > > > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD > > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. > > When asking such questions, it is always helpful to inform readers > what OS you are needing such a tool for. Almost invariably, when OS > info is not provided, it turns out to be a Windows user because they > seem to forget that not everyone uses Windows. That being the case, > and since it is therefore virtually certian that you are needing a > utility for a Windows machine, i cannot be of any help. Can someone > please help this Windows user? > > Steve > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> So first you want to compare it to the first gen ipod touch that are > refurb...now you want to compare them to unreleased ipod touches... Those goal posts aren't going to move themselves, you know! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
> A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's > current price, but are introducing a model that is technically > several years behind Apple's current models. [citation needed] Notice how my post said nothing at all about iPod's, it simply extolled how nice the Zune HD was, yet Herr Doctor managed to find a way to Pelosi up the thread. When you have nothing showing in your hand, don't forget the slander. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, mike wrote: > I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the > other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This > after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. > > There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD > space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. When asking such questions, it is always helpful to inform readers what OS you are needing such a tool for. Almost invariably, when OS info is not provided, it turns out to be a Windows user because they seem to forget that not everyone uses Windows. That being the case, and since it is therefore virtually certian that you are needing a utility for a Windows machine, i cannot be of any help. Can someone please help this Windows user? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
I'll take that as you haven't looked at an specs or reviews of the product. Shocking. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM, TPiwowar wrote: > On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:40 PM, mike wrote: > >> Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? >> > > One of the commentators hit the nail squarely on the head... > > "M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will be." > > Bravo! > > > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
This. http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Space-Saver-II-Keyboard-RT3200-Black-Item-120_W0QQit emZ110424534478QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item19b5d0adce&_t rksid=p3286.c0.m14 .I use it .has feet in the back that fold out to keep it a comfortable angle .would sit on top of any laptop (except if a 12" screen which is 2small) and stay up to allow heat to dissipate too .very nice .has embedded numeric keypad and has second ps2 port under it so you can hook up a ps2 mouse if you want .is ps2 so if your laptop doesn't have that, get an adapter (I have one) for usb/ps2 which works perfectly!! Full size keys are great...good feel...has windows key and menu key ...I love it as it requires no reaching for all keys... -Original Message- From: Fred Holmes [mailto:f...@his.com] Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 4:07 AM Subject: Re: External keyboard for notebook computer Partial solution. But unless one has a woodworking shop to make the blocks an exact size, a couple of pieces of 2x4 are big and bulky and take up real estate and large for the baggage to be carried. At 09:42 PM 8/14/2009, TPiwowar wrote: >On Aug 14, 2009, at 3:14 PM, katan wrote: >>Would a couple of blocks on either side of the laptop do you? >>Something >>high enough to get the external keyboard over the built-in keyboard? > >Clearly a solution that begs for liberal use of duct tape. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least that there is any inherent problem with that. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM, b_s-wilk wrote: > Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. >> > > Cavan's cell phone didn't work after he dropped it into a Big Gulp. His > iPod didn't work after he dropped it into water. Those kinds of mishaps > cause the malfunctions that people try to get fixed or replaced under > warranty. > > A water detector that indicates a device was wet could be faulty in humid > weather, even though your phone or music player work OK. When they break due > to defects, the water detector could keep you from getting service if it's > affected by humidity rather than submersion. > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
So first you want to compare it to the first gen ipod touch that are refurb...now you want to compare them to unreleased ipod touches... On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:58 AM, TPiwowar wrote: > On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: >> >>> Wow. >>> >> > "The Zune HD prices look good compared to today's iPod Touches, but not so > much compared to the new camera-equipped ones Apple is set to announce next > month (16/32/64 GB for $199/299/399). Same price, double the size, and > photos. Not bad at all." > http://gizmodo.com/5336919/new-ipod-touch-sizes-claims-daring-daring- > fireball > > Better buy that Zune the day it becomes available, because you won't be > interested in buying it for many days after. > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. "The Zune HD prices look good compared to today's iPod Touches, but not so much compared to the new camera-equipped ones Apple is set to announce next month (16/32/64 GB for $199/299/399). Same price, double the size, and photos. Not bad at all." http://gizmodo.com/5336919/new-ipod-touch-sizes-claims-daring-daring- fireball Better buy that Zune the day it becomes available, because you won't be interested in buying it for many days after. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:40 PM, mike wrote: Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? One of the commentators hit the nail squarely on the head... "M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will be." Bravo! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. http://rantsandstuff.com/2009/06/01/nitpicking-the-zune-hd/ "It’s the little things like this that make me wonder what else did they not pay that much attention to? They couldn’t have dropped the menu font just a tad to make it fit on the screen? I know I’m nitpicking but shouldn’t someone at Microsoft also be nitpicking this kind of thing?" But isn't that the usual problem with M$ products? They copy the competition, but do so in a slovenly way. They don't sweat the details. Using the product is never a happy experience. Wow indeed. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. Cavan's cell phone didn't work after he dropped it into a Big Gulp. His iPod didn't work after he dropped it into water. Those kinds of mishaps cause the malfunctions that people try to get fixed or replaced under warranty. A water detector that indicates a device was wet could be faulty in humid weather, even though your phone or music player work OK. When they break due to defects, the water detector could keep you from getting service if it's affected by humidity rather than submersion. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM, TPiwowar wrote: > On Aug 14, 2009, at 9:47 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: > >> Pretty friggin awesome. Very zippy. Very smooth. >> > > A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's current > price, but are introducing a model that is technically several years behind > Apple's current models. Taking that into consideration should we not be > comparing the Zune HD to models Apple is listing on its refurb pages? That > would pretty much eliminate any cost difference. > > > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
And your wife's has that much cleaner interface? Does 720p out? Does HD radio? On a related note, is Apple *any* closer to offering 1080p content? I figured since the format wars are over, we'd finally see apple release some HD hardware. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM, TPiwowar wrote: > On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: > >> Wow. >> > > Hooks up to the TV, just like my wife's 3-year old iPod. Wow indeed. > > > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 14, 2009, at 9:47 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: Pretty friggin awesome. Very zippy. Very smooth. A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's current price, but are introducing a model that is technically several years behind Apple's current models. Taking that into consideration should we not be comparing the Zune HD to models Apple is listing on its refurb pages? That would pretty much eliminate any cost difference. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. Hooks up to the TV, just like my wife's 3-year old iPod. Wow indeed. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
On Aug 14, 2009, at 8:04 PM, Fred Holmes wrote: I'm looking for an external keyboard, for a notebook computer, that would sit on top of the notebook computer's keyboard, instead of "in front of" the notebook computer. The keyboard might have "pedestals" on each end to support it over the notebook body, instead of having it rest on the notebook keyboard. Think different... lazymonster's grundtal laptop stand This looks precarious but lazymonster has tested it for months and says it has served its purpose well besides displaying the laptop like a piece of art. It's put together from an old ikea grundtal paper towel holder (can't find the link on ikea website) and some plexiglass sheet. and is made to be used with a tablet and keyboard, so he doesn't really "touch" the laptop. So, no, you can't type away merrily on this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazymonster/sets/72157600216024220/ A better laptop stand for bed http://www.instructables.com/id/A-better-laptop-stand-for-bed/ MATIAS iRizer Laptop Stand http://hurbania.com/clickseguro/product_info.php?products_id=4762? osCsid=mrdtacp4lfj30i37n6e4fal791 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name
I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your HD space has gone and I can't recall the name for anything. Anyone? TIA. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 13 Aug 2009 to 14 Aug 2009 (#2009-775)
On Aug 15, 2009, at 10:18 AM, Bill Wajert wrote: Not really, as all of her games were gotton by downloading the free game of the day. This means that as long as you are willing to put up with a few ads while playing you can play these games forever, but you onlyhave that one day to download. Seems like an ideal situation for burning files to a CD. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Getting Wireless Networks Up to Speed
Nice informative article in the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/technology/personaltech/13basics.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM, b_s-wilk wrote: > > Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts >>> > about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to >>> monitor >>> > and log "customer abuse" which apparently includes jailbreaking your >>> iphone >>> > that has the ability to shut down the product and void the warranty. >>> This is >>> > far creepier than Windows genuine advantage. >>> >> >> I have long lamented the fact that Apple decided to hitch its cart >> to phones, music sales and music players. The one and only affinity I >> have for Apple is with their desktop and portable computers and I wish >> their primary focus had remained there. I fully realize that the >> iPhone and the iPod made mega-bucks for Apple, but that fact is likely >> at the root of the problem as described in the article. >> >> > How many people brought Apple products to be repaired under warranty > that were broken due to user abuse rather than product defects? Plenty > of them--enough to create this rumor. The warranty covers defects, not > abuse. > > However the "water detector" designed in northern California, where it's > usually dry, won't work in Maryland or any place on the East or Gulf > coasts where humidity is very high. High humidity could cause the > detector to register as wet when it's the air that's saturated, rather > than the device having been wet or submerged. > > Apple will probably develop a device to make up for humidity, if they do > anything at all. It's a rumor. > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
> Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts > about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to monitor > and log "customer abuse" which apparently includes jailbreaking your iphone > that has the ability to shut down the product and void the warranty. This is > far creepier than Windows genuine advantage. I have long lamented the fact that Apple decided to hitch its cart to phones, music sales and music players. The one and only affinity I have for Apple is with their desktop and portable computers and I wish their primary focus had remained there. I fully realize that the iPhone and the iPod made mega-bucks for Apple, but that fact is likely at the root of the problem as described in the article. How many people brought Apple products to be repaired under warranty that were broken due to user abuse rather than product defects? Plenty of them--enough to create this rumor. The warranty covers defects, not abuse. However the "water detector" designed in northern California, where it's usually dry, won't work in Maryland or any place on the East or Gulf coasts where humidity is very high. High humidity could cause the detector to register as wet when it's the air that's saturated, rather than the device having been wet or submerged. Apple will probably develop a device to make up for humidity, if they do anything at all. It's a rumor. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] M$ Offers to Pay "Buckets" for Zune Apps
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 3:13 AM, mike wrote: > How? > > On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM, db wrote: > > > Now Apple has MS over a barrel. > As far as I can tell just as part of containerized pun fest. Why does M$ pay in buckets in stead of money? -- John Duncan Yoyo ---o) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
So these things should have been popping up in other devices unless Steve jumped up in class with his hand raised telling the big O he'd be first to implement the new tech. If this story pans out, I don't think there is proof yet, I'm sure it will be just apple being apple. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 4:35 AM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: > On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM, TPiwowar wrote: > > > Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts > > about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to > monitor > > and log "customer abuse" which apparently includes jailbreaking your > iphone > > that has the ability to shut down the product and void the warranty. > > Perhaps the roots of such a policy can be traced back to certain > regulations perpetrated by the United States government. To wit, the > numerous consumer products, many of them simply common household > items, that contain the following warning: "It is a violation of > federal law to use this product in a manner that is inconsistent with > its labeling." > > Steve > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
Well...why not take a day or two and learn to touch type on the laptop? You are already 90% there. Once you are trained on one keyboard the others come easily. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:14 AM, Fred Holmes wrote: > I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a notebook > keyboard. And for when I must hunt-and-peck, I know exactly where the key > is on a real keyboard; I have to eyeball search for it on a notebook > keyboard. Using the real keyboard in front of the notebook takes up real > estate that I would rather use for other purposes. Or just not have to > clear as much space on a messy tabletop. > > Some of the "variable position" keys on my notebook are differently located > than on my standard keyboard. > > Have keyboard manufacturers yet standardized on the location of the > backslash key? > > Fred Holmes > > At 10:44 PM 8/14/2009, b_s-wilk wrote: > >What's missing from the keyboard other than a numbers pad--and comfort? Is > the keyboard just annoying as it is? Do you also want to use an external > mouse? > > > >You can get a separate numbers keypad that plugs into USB. Or you can > raise the notebook closer to eye level and put a keyboard underneath it on > your desk. I'm assuming this is for your desk, not to be used on your lap. > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 13 Aug 2009 to 14 Aug 2009 (#2009-775)
COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system wrote: Subject: Re: Backup for Windows Laptop From: Tony B Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:49:34 -0400 Like many online software sources these days, Gamehouse games don't really need to be backed up. You can always just re-download them. On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Bill Wajert wrote: Can someone suggest a good backup software, or hardware solution for my wife's labtop. It runs XP Pro, is her school supplied computer, but she really wants to preserve all her "games" that she has downloaded and installed from GameHouse. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Not really, as all of her games were gotton by downloading the free game of the day. This means that as long as you are willing to put up with a few ads while playing you can play these games forever, but you onlyhave that one day to download. Also I plan on using an external harddrive as the backup medium. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM, TPiwowar wrote: > Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts > about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to monitor > and log "customer abuse" which apparently includes jailbreaking your iphone > that has the ability to shut down the product and void the warranty. Perhaps the roots of such a policy can be traced back to certain regulations perpetrated by the United States government. To wit, the numerous consumer products, many of them simply common household items, that contain the following warning: "It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner that is inconsistent with its labeling." Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
Quoting Fred Holmes : Partial solution. But unless one has a woodworking shop to make the blocks an exact size, a couple of pieces of 2x4 are big and bulky and take up real estate and large for the baggage to be carried. There's an app for that. (-: * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
Even if you find something like that (or make it with a couple of pieces of "5/4" wood strip, I don't think you would be very happy with a keyboard being up in the air like that - it would be quite awkward/uncomfortable to use for more than a few minutes. When I use my laptop at home with an external keyboard, I leave it closed and just hook up an external monitor of some kind. Mike Fred Holmes wrote: I'm looking for an external keyboard, for a notebook computer, that would sit on top of the notebook computer's keyboard, instead of "in front of" the notebook computer. The keyboard might have "pedestals" on each end to support it over the notebook body, instead of having it rest on the notebook keyboard. Anyone seen such a beast, or a better solution? When a "standard" keyboard is placed "in front of" a notebook computer, the display is moved too far away for my liking, and also too much [physical] desk top real estate is occupied. Thanks, Fred Holmes * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
How about building 4 legs out of wine bottle corks and velcro pads? The velcro would allow for them to be removed from the keyboard when no in use. Jeff M On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Fred Holmes wrote: I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a notebook keyboard. And for when I must hunt-and-peck, I know exactly where the key is on a real keyboard; I have to eyeball search for it on a notebook keyboard. Using the real keyboard in front of the notebook takes up real estate that I would rather use for other purposes. Or just not have to clear as much space on a messy tabletop. Some of the "variable position" keys on my notebook are differently located than on my standard keyboard. Have keyboard manufacturers yet standardized on the location of the backslash key? Fred Holmes At 10:44 PM 8/14/2009, b_s-wilk wrote: What's missing from the keyboard other than a numbers pad--and comfort? Is the keyboard just annoying as it is? Do you also want to use an external mouse? You can get a separate numbers keypad that plugs into USB. Or you can raise the notebook closer to eye level and put a keyboard underneath it on your desk. I'm assuming this is for your desk, not to be used on your lap. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http:// www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a notebook keyboard. And for when I must hunt-and-peck, I know exactly where the key is on a real keyboard; I have to eyeball search for it on a notebook keyboard. Using the real keyboard in front of the notebook takes up real estate that I would rather use for other purposes. Or just not have to clear as much space on a messy tabletop. Some of the "variable position" keys on my notebook are differently located than on my standard keyboard. Have keyboard manufacturers yet standardized on the location of the backslash key? Fred Holmes At 10:44 PM 8/14/2009, b_s-wilk wrote: >What's missing from the keyboard other than a numbers pad--and comfort? Is the >keyboard just annoying as it is? Do you also want to use an external mouse? > >You can get a separate numbers keypad that plugs into USB. Or you can raise >the notebook closer to eye level and put a keyboard underneath it on your >desk. I'm assuming this is for your desk, not to be used on your lap. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer
Partial solution. But unless one has a woodworking shop to make the blocks an exact size, a couple of pieces of 2x4 are big and bulky and take up real estate and large for the baggage to be carried. At 09:42 PM 8/14/2009, TPiwowar wrote: >On Aug 14, 2009, at 3:14 PM, katan wrote: >>Would a couple of blocks on either side of the laptop do you? >>Something >>high enough to get the external keyboard over the built-in keyboard? > >Clearly a solution that begs for liberal use of duct tape. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] M$ Offers to Pay "Buckets" for Zune Apps
How? On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM, db wrote: > Now Apple has MS over a barrel. > > > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
