ChazUK
Apr 27, 09:18 AM
Good. Apple can make a better software than Google. No doubts; here we go.
If Apple top Google Maps on Android as it is today then hats off to them as Google Maps is fantastic. Im really looking forward to seeing what Apple can do.
If Apple top Google Maps on Android as it is today then hats off to them as Google Maps is fantastic. Im really looking forward to seeing what Apple can do.
wizard
Dec 2, 02:31 PM
What bothers me about this is that we now seem to have a huge number of professors and other self promoting (people) running around scaring people for what appears to be a number of odd reasons. This is about as real of a concern as the people making all the noise about global warming. Sure there are issues here, but it really looks like the efforts of people associated with theses scares are more about self promotion and self enrichment than anything else.
Not a nice thing to say, but when you understand that some of the people involved in the global warming debate where a few years ago involved in the coming ice age debate you have to wonder about sincerity. I mean really what is the big deal here that a public announcement was need. Was it an issue of radio frequencies being trackable, something we have all known about for years, or the fact that the transmission was coded for identification?
The point is if you have anything on you body that transmits radio energy you can be tracked. No surprise there. I'm also suspicious about their software, the unwillingness to publish said software may indicate that this is a elaborate dog and pony show.
In the end I just think it is sad that people in the higher education systems of this country have nothing better to do than to scare people. You would think with all the long term economic issues we have they could find a little time to develop technologies that will push the economy forward. Instead energy is focused on items that go down the drain in a few months time.
Dave
Not a nice thing to say, but when you understand that some of the people involved in the global warming debate where a few years ago involved in the coming ice age debate you have to wonder about sincerity. I mean really what is the big deal here that a public announcement was need. Was it an issue of radio frequencies being trackable, something we have all known about for years, or the fact that the transmission was coded for identification?
The point is if you have anything on you body that transmits radio energy you can be tracked. No surprise there. I'm also suspicious about their software, the unwillingness to publish said software may indicate that this is a elaborate dog and pony show.
In the end I just think it is sad that people in the higher education systems of this country have nothing better to do than to scare people. You would think with all the long term economic issues we have they could find a little time to develop technologies that will push the economy forward. Instead energy is focused on items that go down the drain in a few months time.
Dave
slackpacker
Apr 11, 09:25 PM
This is the future. get past the glasses or make the tracker more transparent to the user and its perfect.
Al Coholic
Apr 27, 10:19 AM
Yeah, that's all I need: Drunk going 85mph while looking at "turn by turn" directions on a 3 inch screen.
I can barely watch a podcast now while driving to work! :eek:
with the aim of providing an "improved traffic experience in the next couple of years".
My license restrictions are up in 7 months. Wish me luck!
I can barely watch a podcast now while driving to work! :eek:
with the aim of providing an "improved traffic experience in the next couple of years".
My license restrictions are up in 7 months. Wish me luck!
ten-oak-druid
Apr 12, 07:34 AM
It is nice to see both Nintendo and Apple embracing this. It will make the merger in 5 or 6 years even nicer when Apple buys Nintendo.
John Dillinger
Apr 5, 10:36 PM
It's my fault for watching it...feeling very sad :(
:D The ads hilarious loool!!
:D The ads hilarious loool!!
jeffy.dee-lux
Dec 3, 03:47 PM
Unfortunately, GAS TAX is way too scary a concept for any sane politician to touch with a 10-foot pole.
Lol, just as I was posting this, Autoblog put up this article:
Democrats and Republicans agree on higher gas taxes, just not in public all the time (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/03/democrats-and-republicans-agree-on-higher-gas-taxes-just-not-in/#continued)
here's a quote from the article:
"You know who else has apparently been for higher gas taxes? Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Ford chairman Bill Ford, former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, former Chrysler CEO Tom Lasorda. And, hold on to your hats... George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
According to two sources who were in the room in a March 2007 meeting with Detroit CEOs, Bush and Cheney both agreed that while higher gas taxes were a good idea for both deficit reduction and driving the sale of high fuel economy vehicles, they ultimately dismissed such moves for political, not rational, reasons. And neither would admit to supporting it in public."
Lol, just as I was posting this, Autoblog put up this article:
Democrats and Republicans agree on higher gas taxes, just not in public all the time (http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/03/democrats-and-republicans-agree-on-higher-gas-taxes-just-not-in/#continued)
here's a quote from the article:
"You know who else has apparently been for higher gas taxes? Ford CEO Alan Mulally and Ford chairman Bill Ford, former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, former Chrysler CEO Tom Lasorda. And, hold on to your hats... George W. Bush and Dick Cheney.
According to two sources who were in the room in a March 2007 meeting with Detroit CEOs, Bush and Cheney both agreed that while higher gas taxes were a good idea for both deficit reduction and driving the sale of high fuel economy vehicles, they ultimately dismissed such moves for political, not rational, reasons. And neither would admit to supporting it in public."
bboucher790
Apr 4, 10:11 AM
I love the fact Apple has competition. I believe iOS 5 will benefit a lot from "successful" Android technologies. Competition means better phones, better software, and lower prices. I'd take any of those three things over "bragging rights".
rasmasyean
May 5, 11:34 AM
What does this mean? :confused:
Do you honestly foresee a war so catastrophic that it would wipe out the world's largest trading partner, 5% of the population, and the second oldest written Constitution?
If America has been stubborn enough to survive a civil war continuous social conflict, and the metric system, it isn't going anywhere.
Ah...the metric system. Such a nightmare. :D
I think eventually more and more "American stuff" will use the metric system. At this point on most "large objects" it doesn't really make that much difference. And the "pros" trained in this stuff can use both. In the small scales even Americans use the metric system. Especially when more nanotech products start hitting the markets, ppl will get use to the metric system. I mean, look at the iPod nano! :p
Do you honestly foresee a war so catastrophic that it would wipe out the world's largest trading partner, 5% of the population, and the second oldest written Constitution?
If America has been stubborn enough to survive a civil war continuous social conflict, and the metric system, it isn't going anywhere.
Ah...the metric system. Such a nightmare. :D
I think eventually more and more "American stuff" will use the metric system. At this point on most "large objects" it doesn't really make that much difference. And the "pros" trained in this stuff can use both. In the small scales even Americans use the metric system. Especially when more nanotech products start hitting the markets, ppl will get use to the metric system. I mean, look at the iPod nano! :p
likemyorbs
Apr 6, 07:35 PM
Bloomberg has no choice but to support the Mosque ... he needs to stay politically correct
Not really, i think he genuinely supports the mosque. And if he publicly said he opposed it, i doubt he would face much backlash because 70% of the country don't support it. Actually, i think he is facing more backlash FOR supporting it.
Not really, i think he genuinely supports the mosque. And if he publicly said he opposed it, i doubt he would face much backlash because 70% of the country don't support it. Actually, i think he is facing more backlash FOR supporting it.
nitynate
Sep 5, 03:03 PM
This is almost as bad as powerbook g5 rumors.
Goddamn.
Shut up!
Goddamn.
Shut up!
FoxMcCloud
Apr 26, 03:35 PM
Yey, only took near a year.
iPhone 5 definately not due any time soon.
Also, first image. "White iPhone 4 picture taken using Black iPhone 4" I bet ya!
iPhone 5 definately not due any time soon.
Also, first image. "White iPhone 4 picture taken using Black iPhone 4" I bet ya!
ryanvalle
Apr 14, 11:28 PM
The only benefit to transcoding prior to effects/grading would be to aid system performance. It will not result in better image quality.
But doesn't AVCHD work in a way where some frames are estimated similarly to how HDV gets estimated frames? So if we were to apply effects to it, such as Color Correction, what we see may not be what we get when we export - thus by converting it to Pro Res before applying any sort of effects, you would result in more accurate effects rendering when it comes outputting a file out. However, if AVCHD doesn't work the way I thought it works (by using frame estimation), then I guess it saves a step in the process...
But doesn't AVCHD work in a way where some frames are estimated similarly to how HDV gets estimated frames? So if we were to apply effects to it, such as Color Correction, what we see may not be what we get when we export - thus by converting it to Pro Res before applying any sort of effects, you would result in more accurate effects rendering when it comes outputting a file out. However, if AVCHD doesn't work the way I thought it works (by using frame estimation), then I guess it saves a step in the process...
D-Dave
Apr 12, 07:26 AM
From my experience with CF it is a very strong and light-weight material but I doubt it would be a good idea to replace something like the glass backside of the iphone with carbon fiber as it is prone to damage when pressure is applied to a very limited area (think of iphone + keys in your pocket)
For example cf-bikes are great until you have anything but a minor crash...the even the smallest crack can be devestating to the structural integrity...
For example cf-bikes are great until you have anything but a minor crash...the even the smallest crack can be devestating to the structural integrity...
thisisahughes
Apr 27, 09:13 AM
Good. Apple can make a better software than Google. No doubts; here we go.
can't wait. :o
can't wait. :o
skunk
Apr 7, 04:44 PM
That would be awesome, but if muslims are the majority, i have a bad feeling about what they will turn the country into. It would likely become a muslim state, and israel would not be able to remain secular.Why could it not have a secular constitution?
If the palestinians were mostly christian, this situation wouldn't be going on right now. The whole problem is the fact that they are muslim.Significant numbers are Christian, actually. 4% now, 8% until 1946, and of course Maronites make up 22% of the population of Lebanon.
If the palestinians were mostly christian, this situation wouldn't be going on right now. The whole problem is the fact that they are muslim.Significant numbers are Christian, actually. 4% now, 8% until 1946, and of course Maronites make up 22% of the population of Lebanon.
Mr. Gates
Apr 16, 11:14 PM
Obviously not.
The point is, Apple doesn't need to release the iPhone 5 yet. They think can keep wooing us with a third iteration of the iPhone 4.
Yeah, I think they knew from the first day of launching the iPhone 4 that there was no way they would be able to launch the 5 on time so they purposely held back on the white one to keep interest in the 4 while we have to wait longer.
They planned it this way
The point is, Apple doesn't need to release the iPhone 5 yet. They think can keep wooing us with a third iteration of the iPhone 4.
Yeah, I think they knew from the first day of launching the iPhone 4 that there was no way they would be able to launch the 5 on time so they purposely held back on the white one to keep interest in the 4 while we have to wait longer.
They planned it this way
jouster
Apr 19, 09:24 AM
It might be interesting to see if games for phones become a profitable revenue stream for game developers since they can skip several of the middle men via downloading games, instead of through traditional retail.
I think that was shown to be the case a long time ago.
I think that was shown to be the case a long time ago.
Eniregnat
Aug 17, 06:08 PM
Are people as outraged by this leak as I am? I can't believe it. He just stole Steve's thunder at a later secret event. This will end up costing Apple the element of surprise and the impact of a special Steve announcement. We've got to punish Lion's Gate somehow. We need to boycott all of their films and show that they cannot mess with Apple. The mothership is under attack! Who's with me? :mad:
Right, like industry people haven�t been talking to each other about this.
No thunder stolen as everybody is fixated on the Apple phone, the 200TB iPod with holographic screen and the new G5. I forgot the new Newton, we will all waiting for that.
Will a movie download service really be that much of a break through?
I do believe that if the price is right, the current level of compression and resolution will be fine (annoying, but tolerable.). I will still buy Criterion DVDs and shoot to build a library that is not only resident on my PowerBook. I'd really rather see a good film in a theater.
This service will be a boon for people like me, who don't own or watch TV. This is the one time I could see a plan like NetFlix working for Apple. I would pay for a service that allowed me to have well resolved movies that I can only watch once, or that only work for a few weeks or so.
Right, like industry people haven�t been talking to each other about this.
No thunder stolen as everybody is fixated on the Apple phone, the 200TB iPod with holographic screen and the new G5. I forgot the new Newton, we will all waiting for that.
Will a movie download service really be that much of a break through?
I do believe that if the price is right, the current level of compression and resolution will be fine (annoying, but tolerable.). I will still buy Criterion DVDs and shoot to build a library that is not only resident on my PowerBook. I'd really rather see a good film in a theater.
This service will be a boon for people like me, who don't own or watch TV. This is the one time I could see a plan like NetFlix working for Apple. I would pay for a service that allowed me to have well resolved movies that I can only watch once, or that only work for a few weeks or so.
solvs
Jan 7, 01:44 AM
I'll try and make it if I can, but no promises. I think my Sister had a Doctors appointment on Wed, but I might be able to catch a ride with her bf, or just take the train over from their place in Santa Clara. I'd like to make it. If not, I know I'll be wandering around on Tuesday after the keynote. Maybe see y'all at the OWC thing.
Gonna be weird to see some of you in person. I'm used to you just being disembodied voices. :p And there goes my mystique too.
Gonna be weird to see some of you in person. I'm used to you just being disembodied voices. :p And there goes my mystique too.
KnightWRX
Mar 27, 02:26 PM
Again, he should have called the police. What should she be charged with? Is she or is she not the victim of attempted murder?
Let me bold the part of my post that answers your question :
Both should be thrown in jail and left to rot. Unfortunately there's no law against stupid so only the guy will get his day in court.
Why ask me something I've already answered ? Want to argue around in circles ? I find she's a victim of her own stupidity mostly, if anything.
And please use multi-quote Skunk. Forum rules and all...
Let me bold the part of my post that answers your question :
Both should be thrown in jail and left to rot. Unfortunately there's no law against stupid so only the guy will get his day in court.
Why ask me something I've already answered ? Want to argue around in circles ? I find she's a victim of her own stupidity mostly, if anything.
And please use multi-quote Skunk. Forum rules and all...
fiercetiger224
Mar 28, 01:05 AM
Yeah, hopefully maybe they'll be quieter? I don't think it'd ever be as quiet as a PS3...That 12x drive will never be as quiet as a 2x Blu-ray drive...
entatlrg
Apr 27, 02:39 PM
Today I came down off the 11" high a little bit .... I still have access to the 11" in our office so I decided to work on it again today.
I started the day working on a small text only instruction manual for a product, then I took a few photo's with my camera, edited them and inserted the into the manual.
Two things I noticed:
1. The lack of vertical screen real estate, it felt cramped, compared to the 13" too much scrolling required.
2. No SD slot ... Lucky I remembered where my SD/USB adapter was, that's an easy solution. Though it is an extra step and with the adapter it can't be plugged into either usb port if I want the power cord or ACD display plugged in, adapter is too wide, so I'd also have to carry a usb hub as well.
Half way through all this I switched over to my 13" Air and continued working. It was much better, the screen seemed huge after using the 11" for few hours straight.
For typing and editing long documents in word and/or doing light photo editing a few or more hours at a time in my experience yes the 13" is quite a bit better to work on. Actually I'd say it's a lot better.
With the 13" I found the screen is large enough so that you don't really think about it or feel cramped, even compared to the 15" I found the 13" was fine.
With the 11" today I was thinking man, I need to plug into an external monitor, or this kind of work needs a 15/17" screen ... I was doubtful the 13" would be that much better ... I was writing and scrolling though a lot of paragraphs at the time...
For fun I took the 13" and started working on it, to my pleasant surprise the difference was huge, for me it is the sweet spot.
So I'm sticking with my original plan to have the 13" as my main machine, it's a relief :) I could own both I can't justify that and I also think I have a better frame of mind when using one main machine, seem more organized.
I'm going to carry it everywhere too, just as if it was the 11" Air and why not the 13" isn't much larger than a legal pad of paper...
That's my experience... so far.
I started the day working on a small text only instruction manual for a product, then I took a few photo's with my camera, edited them and inserted the into the manual.
Two things I noticed:
1. The lack of vertical screen real estate, it felt cramped, compared to the 13" too much scrolling required.
2. No SD slot ... Lucky I remembered where my SD/USB adapter was, that's an easy solution. Though it is an extra step and with the adapter it can't be plugged into either usb port if I want the power cord or ACD display plugged in, adapter is too wide, so I'd also have to carry a usb hub as well.
Half way through all this I switched over to my 13" Air and continued working. It was much better, the screen seemed huge after using the 11" for few hours straight.
For typing and editing long documents in word and/or doing light photo editing a few or more hours at a time in my experience yes the 13" is quite a bit better to work on. Actually I'd say it's a lot better.
With the 13" I found the screen is large enough so that you don't really think about it or feel cramped, even compared to the 15" I found the 13" was fine.
With the 11" today I was thinking man, I need to plug into an external monitor, or this kind of work needs a 15/17" screen ... I was doubtful the 13" would be that much better ... I was writing and scrolling though a lot of paragraphs at the time...
For fun I took the 13" and started working on it, to my pleasant surprise the difference was huge, for me it is the sweet spot.
So I'm sticking with my original plan to have the 13" as my main machine, it's a relief :) I could own both I can't justify that and I also think I have a better frame of mind when using one main machine, seem more organized.
I'm going to carry it everywhere too, just as if it was the 11" Air and why not the 13" isn't much larger than a legal pad of paper...
That's my experience... so far.
aristobrat
Jan 9, 09:31 PM
I think the point today was made that Apple, Inc is not longer Apple Computer, Inc.
Announcing computer stuff along with the non-computer Apple TV and iPhone would have diluted that message. :confused:
If there's any company that knows how to keep in the media limelight, it's Apple. My guess is that they're going to let everyone speculate about the Apple TV and iPhone for a month or so and when the press dies down for them, then they'll have another press event for Tiger and iLife.
Besides, Vista's big consumer launch is at the end of January. What better time to steal the media limelight back than to announce software right after that?
How many "events" did Apple end up having last year? It was almost ridiculous! :)
Announcing computer stuff along with the non-computer Apple TV and iPhone would have diluted that message. :confused:
If there's any company that knows how to keep in the media limelight, it's Apple. My guess is that they're going to let everyone speculate about the Apple TV and iPhone for a month or so and when the press dies down for them, then they'll have another press event for Tiger and iLife.
Besides, Vista's big consumer launch is at the end of January. What better time to steal the media limelight back than to announce software right after that?
How many "events" did Apple end up having last year? It was almost ridiculous! :)
