OrangeSVTguy
Apr 25, 10:36 PM
I may have a little "surprise" coming at the end of the week. :D
**crosses fingers**
**crosses fingers**
GimmeSlack12
Sep 30, 01:40 PM
Very nice. It looks like anyone on a dynamic IP can use the EyeTV app if they have a compatible router.
Rookies. DynDNS.com FTW.
Rookies. DynDNS.com FTW.
Eraserhead
Dec 2, 07:21 AM
A pair of binoculars can pretty much accomplish the same thing, no?
I'd be surprised if you even needed binoculars at 60ft, I could probably track them without glasses at that distance (which I wear all the time).
I'd be surprised if you even needed binoculars at 60ft, I could probably track them without glasses at that distance (which I wear all the time).
astewart
Nov 14, 12:31 PM
Mind you, he is referring to the MacBook. I would expect iMacs to run cooler.
Ahh, that makes sense.
I have no problems with Sleep issues or Booting...Should I really run the firmware update? I really don't want my system running any hotter then it already does.
Ahh, that makes sense.
I have no problems with Sleep issues or Booting...Should I really run the firmware update? I really don't want my system running any hotter then it already does.
Jimmy James
Apr 29, 10:32 AM
It's funny, but wherever I go, I always see people with iPhones. My train, on plane trips between Chicago and NYC, during meetings, etc. I am amazed the number is only 5% - but I guess it's the circles that I am in.
That's because many of them are using the iPhone for purposes other than calls (emails, games, etc). Basic phones are in the pockets of their users when they're not on the phone.
That's because many of them are using the iPhone for purposes other than calls (emails, games, etc). Basic phones are in the pockets of their users when they're not on the phone.
Eduardo1971
Apr 17, 01:55 AM
...Look unless you are constantly chasing the latest and greatest then you are going to miss every other iphone model. I have the iphone and by the time my contract runs out I will likely be getting the iphone 6. I will miss the iphone 5.
Very well said. A very thoughtful and rational statement. The histrionics from some members can be too much at times.
Very well said. A very thoughtful and rational statement. The histrionics from some members can be too much at times.
jeffy.dee-lux
Dec 4, 01:57 PM
I'll match that with Who Killed The Electric Car (http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who_Killed_the_Electric_Car%3F), and why. ;)
Where would we be today, if the lawmakers had not relented on the Clean Air Standards at that time, and the EV1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1) had continued to develop? :rolleyes:
I've worked for a struggling electric car company in the late 2000's, and that was in Europe where fuel prices are really high. I don't think there was any business to be made selling EVs in the 90's in the US. Can you really hold a company accountable for backing out of a money-losing venture? Nobody else was doing it, and even now, with batteries that can hold about 4 times as much energy per kg as the first EV1's batteries, it's not exactly straightforward for GM or Nissan to make a business case for these vehicles. I'll happily blame the oil companies, the government, and the buying public for killing off EVs, but I don't blame any of the car companies. Like I said, you can't just mandate that a certain type of vehicle be made, you have to include incentives to make people actually want to buy these vehicles. I'm knee deep in the technology, and I'm a huge proponent of it, but I don't have any delusions about it being a perfect technology that's only being held back by conspiracies. Based on the current cost of fuel, EVs just aren't attractive enough. This was much more so when GM and Toyota discontinued their EVs in the 90's.
Where would we be today, if the lawmakers had not relented on the Clean Air Standards at that time, and the EV1 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_EV1) had continued to develop? :rolleyes:
I've worked for a struggling electric car company in the late 2000's, and that was in Europe where fuel prices are really high. I don't think there was any business to be made selling EVs in the 90's in the US. Can you really hold a company accountable for backing out of a money-losing venture? Nobody else was doing it, and even now, with batteries that can hold about 4 times as much energy per kg as the first EV1's batteries, it's not exactly straightforward for GM or Nissan to make a business case for these vehicles. I'll happily blame the oil companies, the government, and the buying public for killing off EVs, but I don't blame any of the car companies. Like I said, you can't just mandate that a certain type of vehicle be made, you have to include incentives to make people actually want to buy these vehicles. I'm knee deep in the technology, and I'm a huge proponent of it, but I don't have any delusions about it being a perfect technology that's only being held back by conspiracies. Based on the current cost of fuel, EVs just aren't attractive enough. This was much more so when GM and Toyota discontinued their EVs in the 90's.
SamTheeGeek
Apr 17, 03:15 PM
Well im one of those people that wanted the official white iphone 4, i did get the black one till the white one gets released so yea this is great news :D thank you macrumors ;) I cant wait !!!!!
hotrock3
Apr 11, 03:35 AM
How about polycarbonate? Slick and hellishly durable.
I hope that is sarcasm.
My black macbook was less durable than my pre-unibody MBP. Not only did it crack at the palm rest as per the design flaw it had cracked a few places. Nothing bad enough to make it call apart but it looked nasty.
That reminds me, I need to change my sig.
I hope that is sarcasm.
My black macbook was less durable than my pre-unibody MBP. Not only did it crack at the palm rest as per the design flaw it had cracked a few places. Nothing bad enough to make it call apart but it looked nasty.
That reminds me, I need to change my sig.
acidfast7
Apr 29, 10:48 AM
Really? That's your best comeback? Counting different sizes and network providers as different phones? Wow. Good one! You showed me!
Now if only ANYONE else would count them your way, you'd have a point.
There are FIVE different models with FIVE different specifications. I can buy them online with the hassle of having to select a provider.
The rest of the world does count them this way ... check
http://store.apple.com/de/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTAyNTQzMjI
http://store.apple.com/it/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTAyNTQzMjI
for starters.
The MINORITY of people on the planet count them your way.
Now if only ANYONE else would count them your way, you'd have a point.
There are FIVE different models with FIVE different specifications. I can buy them online with the hassle of having to select a provider.
The rest of the world does count them this way ... check
http://store.apple.com/de/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTAyNTQzMjI
http://store.apple.com/it/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTAyNTQzMjI
for starters.
The MINORITY of people on the planet count them your way.
macman2790
Sep 6, 12:41 AM
yeah that stuff is rediculous no wonder he got banned
twoodcc
Oct 25, 10:31 AM
that's nice. 750GB in an imac is cool. glad to see the xserve is coming along
jeffy.dee-lux
Dec 3, 03:40 PM
Domestic truck sales dwarf those of the Japanese, but you have a point. I'm not giving them a "free pass". Perhaps Toyota's increasing concentration on SUVs and the Prius has something to do with their worsening circumstances.
But the fact of the matter remains: the Japanese car manufacturers do not survive solely based on their truck sales - but the Big Three absolutely rely on strong truck sales to stay in business.
Ya i see what you're saying too. I just think far too often the choices made by the buying public are used to fault the automakers. For example, the fact that Ford now sells an excellent, fuel efficient hatchback in the Ford Fiesta doesn't change the fact that, in November for example, 3473 people in the US bought a Fiesta, while 38,541 people decided they needed an F-Series. In this regard, I think it's ridiculous for the government to mandate that a company build a certain number of xx mpg cars, regardless of whether people actually want to buy those cars or not. Instead, the government should create incentives to encourage people to buy more efficient vehicles. You can't blame car companies for building vehicles that satisfy a profitable segment of the market. Unfortunately, GAS TAX is way too scary a concept for any sane politician to touch with a 10-foot pole.
But the fact of the matter remains: the Japanese car manufacturers do not survive solely based on their truck sales - but the Big Three absolutely rely on strong truck sales to stay in business.
Ya i see what you're saying too. I just think far too often the choices made by the buying public are used to fault the automakers. For example, the fact that Ford now sells an excellent, fuel efficient hatchback in the Ford Fiesta doesn't change the fact that, in November for example, 3473 people in the US bought a Fiesta, while 38,541 people decided they needed an F-Series. In this regard, I think it's ridiculous for the government to mandate that a company build a certain number of xx mpg cars, regardless of whether people actually want to buy those cars or not. Instead, the government should create incentives to encourage people to buy more efficient vehicles. You can't blame car companies for building vehicles that satisfy a profitable segment of the market. Unfortunately, GAS TAX is way too scary a concept for any sane politician to touch with a 10-foot pole.
SmileyBlast!
May 4, 11:09 AM
I wonder what the Geek Bench Numbers are on this iMac.
Does any one know?
http://www.primatelabs.ca/geekbench/
Does any one know?
http://www.primatelabs.ca/geekbench/
peskaa
Dec 12, 08:01 AM
If a Victorian era house is long and narrow, then you can set it up the long way if you want to play. You're being very funny with the 6 foot space requirements, acting like your house was built for hobbits. If someone who is 6 feet tall can lay down (AKA if you can fit a bed in your house, then you have the space to play.
Long and narrow with a window at one end, and the door down the other. Unless you put your TV in the window bay, then no, you can't play lengthways.
You're also not using maths properly. Yes, if somebody can lie down, you have 6', but then you need to factor in the width of a sofa, and then usually a TV cabinet/bench, unless you are using a wall mount. Those two will easily use up another 2-3', meaning you need a 9' room to get the absolute minimum of Kinect space, and a 12' room to get the ideal (MS say 8-9'). Even then you'll be right up against your sofa with your knees.
Simply put, Kinect is a space hog. It needs lots of empty space, and not everybody has that, nor can re-arrange their house for a �129 gaming accessory...
Long and narrow with a window at one end, and the door down the other. Unless you put your TV in the window bay, then no, you can't play lengthways.
You're also not using maths properly. Yes, if somebody can lie down, you have 6', but then you need to factor in the width of a sofa, and then usually a TV cabinet/bench, unless you are using a wall mount. Those two will easily use up another 2-3', meaning you need a 9' room to get the absolute minimum of Kinect space, and a 12' room to get the ideal (MS say 8-9'). Even then you'll be right up against your sofa with your knees.
Simply put, Kinect is a space hog. It needs lots of empty space, and not everybody has that, nor can re-arrange their house for a �129 gaming accessory...
Pennypacker83
Jan 21, 08:24 PM
The dock is zoomed in to show the shortcuts better. Normally hidden and smaller.
http://img156.imageshack.us/i/nc3a4yttc3b6kuva2020110.jpg/
http://img156.imageshack.us/i/nc3a4yttc3b6kuva2020110.jpg/
siderealxxx
May 5, 06:19 AM
FAO: 3G users...
Phone Apple and ask to speak to a Customer Relations officer regarding your discontentment with the lack of support for the Location Tracking bug.
I had a positive conversation and I am waiting to hear back within 4 days... the more people who complain the more likely we are to get an official Apple policy response.
I personally would expect either a 4.2.2 update or a replacement 3GS.
Phone Apple and ask to speak to a Customer Relations officer regarding your discontentment with the lack of support for the Location Tracking bug.
I had a positive conversation and I am waiting to hear back within 4 days... the more people who complain the more likely we are to get an official Apple policy response.
I personally would expect either a 4.2.2 update or a replacement 3GS.
Joshuarocks
Apr 7, 11:43 PM
Omg you have offspring, poor kid. Being a russian/ukrainian myself, i've never dealt with your type of attitudes in my community.
Thats because you are NOT a Ukrainian Nationalist - a Independent and Soverign Ukraine.. Ukraine for Ukrainians only.
Yes, I am a member of OUN and many other nationalist movements. I take it when Yushchenko was President, you never heard of the song:
RAZOM NAS BAHATO, NAS NE PODOLATY!!!!
Thats because you are NOT a Ukrainian Nationalist - a Independent and Soverign Ukraine.. Ukraine for Ukrainians only.
Yes, I am a member of OUN and many other nationalist movements. I take it when Yushchenko was President, you never heard of the song:
RAZOM NAS BAHATO, NAS NE PODOLATY!!!!
eawmp1
Jul 31, 03:30 AM
I don't often drink beer...but when I do, it's NOT Budweiser.
Stay thirsty, my friends.
Stay thirsty, my friends.
cwoloszynski
Oct 14, 06:57 PM
I work at a small embedded software development house and I am moving my entire team to Macs (MBP). We do mostly Linux-based development and we are using Parallels on the MBPs to run Suse Linux and then using X11 on the Mac to have a single unified desktop.
I hope in a couple of years to have the whole company moved over. You should see the interest from the other teams in how we are using Macs (and if they can join my team!).
I could not have done this if it was not for Apple's Bootcamp and Parallels and the Intel switch.
The world is changing!
I hope in a couple of years to have the whole company moved over. You should see the interest from the other teams in how we are using Macs (and if they can join my team!).
I could not have done this if it was not for Apple's Bootcamp and Parallels and the Intel switch.
The world is changing!
oban14
Apr 28, 12:37 AM
I love it. A database that contains all of your movements for months, unencrypted, is found on the phone. Apple's response? We're "uneducated" and just don't get it. :rolleyes:
jeffy.dee-lux
Dec 3, 03:30 PM
Despite "high hopes" for going green, the current reality of this is that about 45% of a U.S. Volt owners will be using a coal-powered car.
I don't think anybody here is arguing in support of Coal-fired power plants. We're just saying that this is another issue that needs to be addressed, but it would be foolish to wait for 100% renewable electricity before we start electrifying our fleet. A typical car spends 10-20 years on the road before it's retired. Even if every new car sold from today onwards were electric, it would take 20 years before we have a 100% electric fleet. Currently, expectations run from maybe 3-10% of the market (as in new car purchases) being electric (or at least plug-in) by 2020, depending on who you ask. Fleet electrification will be a very long process, and this can happen parallel with renewable electricity development.
Now, besides this argument, just looking at the current situation and ignoring future potential for improvements, you'll find that even a 100% coal-powered car is more efficient than an equivalent, efficient ICE car (not by a lot, but still better).
Cleanliness is another story, that depends on how you define it. CO2 goes hand in hand with efficiency, as its a direct product of fossil fuel combustion, so again, a 100% coal-powered plug in car is slightly better in this regard. The numbers I've run have shown that NOx and SO2 emissions actually go up with a 100% coal-powered plug in car vs a modern ICE. Those emissions have been drastically reduced in cars over the past 20 years to the point that they're actually quite clean. One thing to consider though is that in this case, these emissions cause local-scale problems, so displacing those emissions away from dense populations actually does help, at least in terms of urban air quality. SO2 can cause acid rain though, and that is maybe somewhere between a local, city-scale problem and a global problem. That said, I don't see why cleaning up coal power plants should be any less aggressive than cleaning up vehicle emissions has been in recent years.
Also, keep in mind that it's very difficult for the power supply from power plants to ramp up and down to meet demand, and as such, a lot of energy has to be burned off and wasted at night when demand is low. That's why some places charge a lot less for electricity at night. If most people use their car to get to work and simply charge up for 8 hours while they sleep, the overall emissions per kWh are reduced, and the numbers swing more in the favour of plug-in vehicles.
I don't think anybody here is arguing in support of Coal-fired power plants. We're just saying that this is another issue that needs to be addressed, but it would be foolish to wait for 100% renewable electricity before we start electrifying our fleet. A typical car spends 10-20 years on the road before it's retired. Even if every new car sold from today onwards were electric, it would take 20 years before we have a 100% electric fleet. Currently, expectations run from maybe 3-10% of the market (as in new car purchases) being electric (or at least plug-in) by 2020, depending on who you ask. Fleet electrification will be a very long process, and this can happen parallel with renewable electricity development.
Now, besides this argument, just looking at the current situation and ignoring future potential for improvements, you'll find that even a 100% coal-powered car is more efficient than an equivalent, efficient ICE car (not by a lot, but still better).
Cleanliness is another story, that depends on how you define it. CO2 goes hand in hand with efficiency, as its a direct product of fossil fuel combustion, so again, a 100% coal-powered plug in car is slightly better in this regard. The numbers I've run have shown that NOx and SO2 emissions actually go up with a 100% coal-powered plug in car vs a modern ICE. Those emissions have been drastically reduced in cars over the past 20 years to the point that they're actually quite clean. One thing to consider though is that in this case, these emissions cause local-scale problems, so displacing those emissions away from dense populations actually does help, at least in terms of urban air quality. SO2 can cause acid rain though, and that is maybe somewhere between a local, city-scale problem and a global problem. That said, I don't see why cleaning up coal power plants should be any less aggressive than cleaning up vehicle emissions has been in recent years.
Also, keep in mind that it's very difficult for the power supply from power plants to ramp up and down to meet demand, and as such, a lot of energy has to be burned off and wasted at night when demand is low. That's why some places charge a lot less for electricity at night. If most people use their car to get to work and simply charge up for 8 hours while they sleep, the overall emissions per kWh are reduced, and the numbers swing more in the favour of plug-in vehicles.
CaptMurdock
Jan 2, 11:33 PM
Winter by Space
I had that wallpaper (still do). Beautiful, isn't it?
I had that wallpaper (still do). Beautiful, isn't it?
p0intblank
Oct 12, 09:41 PM
I would love to see Leopard be released at MWSF '07. That would be the ultimate surprise! My hopes aren't that high, though. New iLife features are enough to make me happy. :)