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2014-09-11 Thread Sam
The new iphone actually has a new feature that android doesn't have(*). http://i.imgur.com/TgbYp34.png . On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:59 PM, Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote: > > I have a 5s right now that I bought outright from Virgin Mobile, not > realizing it's still carrier lockedbastards. > > If

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2014-09-10 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
I have a 5s right now that I bought outright from Virgin Mobile, not realizing it's still carrier lockedbastards. If I can't figure out a way to unlock it, I may end up getting a 6this time straight from Apple. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 7:48 AM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > On Tue, Sep 9

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2014-09-10 Thread Judah McAuley
Yeah, I believe it is called galvanic response and is used by some devices to measure body fat content, hydration, etc. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Scott Stewart wrote: > > Isn't there an electrical current created when nickel (on the backs of > watches) is exposed to salt/sweat ? > > On

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2014-09-10 Thread Scott Stewart
Isn't there an electrical current created when nickel (on the backs of watches) is exposed to salt/sweat ? On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Judah McAuley wrote: > > I gave up on wrist watches for that reason. They would stop running. I'd > take it off, put it on the dresser, look at it a couple

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2014-09-10 Thread Cameron Childress
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 2:04 PM, Judah McAuley wrote: > I gave up on wrist watches for that reason. They would stop running. I'd > take it off, put it on the dresser, look at it a couple days later and it > would be running again. Totally weird. If you guys are all Time Lords I want to see the

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2014-09-10 Thread Judah McAuley
I was going to get the FitBit Force before the recall. Waiting for them to reintroduce it (supposedly this fall) as I haven't seen anything else with the price range/feature set combo that I want. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 9:05 AM, Jerry Milo Johnson wrote: > > For me it is going to be about the

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2014-09-10 Thread Judah McAuley
I gave up on wrist watches for that reason. They would stop running. I'd take it off, put it on the dresser, look at it a couple days later and it would be running again. Totally weird. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:44 AM, GMoney wrote: > > Has that phenomenon ever been studied? > > I know several

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2014-09-10 Thread William Bowen
On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 8:44 AM, GMoney wrote: > > > Has that phenomenon ever been studied? > > I know several people who cannot wear watchesthey quit working after > several days of touching their skin. My mom for one cannot wear a watch, > never has been able too...they all die within a few

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2014-09-10 Thread Jerry Milo Johnson
For me it is going to be about the heath benefits and body monitoring. I personally love the idea of tracking my data. I have a (1st gen) up band, and am hooked on that. Being able to expand that into a more connected device, a la tricorder or Dick Tracy, is pretty sweet. I also like the idea

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2014-09-10 Thread Scott Stroz
I think the idea of a 'smart' watch is pretty cool, but I cannot think of a single use case that would make me, personally go out and buy one. It would be cool to have a golf app to track where I am on the course, but there is one problem...I do not wear a watch when playing golf. On Wed, Sep 10

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2014-09-10 Thread GMoney
Has that phenomenon ever been studied? I know several people who cannot wear watchesthey quit working after several days of touching their skin. My mom for one cannot wear a watch, never has been able too...they all die within a few days. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:24 AM, William Bowen wrot

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2014-09-10 Thread William Bowen
Pocket watches for me, too. Wrist watches, mechanical, battery and even digital do not function for long when attached to my wrists... dunno why... On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 7:40 AM, LRS Scout wrote: > > I always did like you Jerry :) > On Sep 10, 2014 10:22 AM, "Jerry Milo Johnson" wrote: > >

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2014-09-10 Thread LRS Scout
I always did like you Jerry :) On Sep 10, 2014 10:22 AM, "Jerry Milo Johnson" wrote: > > I carry a pocket watch. Swiss army. For the same reason. > > On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:19 AM, LRS Scout wrote: > > > > > I wear a winding mechanical watch on purpose. > > > > I can tell direction and relat

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2014-09-10 Thread Jerry Milo Johnson
I carry a pocket watch. Swiss army. For the same reason. On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:19 AM, LRS Scout wrote: > > I wear a winding mechanical watch on purpose. > > I can tell direction and relative piston in day and night with it. > > Time I can guess t mate if need be, for a period > On Sep 10,

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2014-09-10 Thread LRS Scout
I wear a winding mechanical watch on purpose. I can tell direction and relative piston in day and night with it. Time I can guess t mate if need be, for a period On Sep 10, 2014 8:48 AM, "Cameron Childress" wrote: > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:50 PM, William Bowen wrote: > > > Also... it's a fu

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2014-09-10 Thread Cameron Childress
On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 9:50 PM, William Bowen wrote: > Also... it's a fucking phone. > I need a new phone and have an iPhone. I'll buy the 6 (the smaller one) when it's available to buy online but I am not standing in line and if the site crashes due to traffic I'll wait a few days. I do like th

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2014-09-10 Thread LRS Scout
So about these aliens... On Sep 10, 2014 7:51 AM, "GMoney" wrote: > > I work with an Apple fan boihe was so excited yesterday you'd have > thought aliens landed in his cube and offered him a lifetime supply of > blowjobs. > > I just don't get it. > > On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:50 PM, William B

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2014-09-10 Thread GMoney
I work with an Apple fan boihe was so excited yesterday you'd have thought aliens landed in his cube and offered him a lifetime supply of blowjobs. I just don't get it. On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 8:50 PM, William Bowen wrote: > > Also... it's a fucking phone. > > oh and a watch. > > maybe next

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2014-09-09 Thread William Bowen
Also... it's a fucking phone. oh and a watch. maybe next year the iBelt. :-D On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > Crashed and burned > > Visit Apple.com right now: > > Access DeniedYou don't have permission to access "http://www.apple.com/"; > on > this server. > >

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2014-09-09 Thread Cameron Childress
Crashed and burned Visit Apple.com right now: Access DeniedYou don't have permission to access "http://www.apple.com/"; on this server. Reference #18.d5b54917.1410282827.133068e4 On Tue, Sep 9, 2014 at 1:06 PM, Vivec wrote: > > www.apple.com/live !! > ~~

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2014-09-09 Thread Vivec
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