It's not as good as your average torrent, but less likely to get your internet access cut off.
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§ ita § - Mar 08, 2006 8:17:13 am PST #7422 of 10003
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Theodosia - Mar 08, 2006 8:22:17 am PST #7423 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
The iTunes shows look just fine on my iBook monitor. And the sound is excellent -- I output it to my stereo speakers!
I haven't tried to make a VCD from the Lost episodes I've DLd.
Stephanie - Mar 08, 2006 8:43:06 am PST #7424 of 10003
Trust my rage
I've watched videos from the Music Store on my TV. They weren't as good as a torrent, but not bad enough to take me out of the story.
SuziQ - Mar 08, 2006 8:48:30 am PST #7425 of 10003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I am a clueless with regards to what to look for in a laptop, but I have a bit of cash and need a very basic machine. I don't want to clog the thread but if anyone is willing to shoot me some non-Apple advice, I'd appreciate it - profile addy is good.
My basic needs - wireless internet, iTunes, MS Office. I don't want a tiny keyboard. Beyond that, I have no idea what I need/want.
Gudanov - Mar 08, 2006 8:59:28 am PST #7426 of 10003
Coding and Sleeping
I would go to a computer store just see some laptops in person, so you can get a feel for if the keyboard and touchpad (or whatever replaces the mouse) feel okay to you and if the screen looks good. You might be able to get an idea of what the weight and size are really like too. Lots of them have built-in wireless. I don't know laptops enough to know what brands are best, but I do know the value of actually seeing the hardware in person before buying even if the acutal purchase is online.
Theodosia - Mar 08, 2006 10:15:00 am PST #7427 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Yes to what Gudanov said. My company has Thinkpads, and I was quickly proficient at using the touchpoint in the center of the keyboard, but many other users never seem to catch on. Whereas I took at least a year to get used to the touchpad on my iBook....
tommyrot - Mar 08, 2006 10:17:50 am PST #7428 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Whereas I took at least a year to get used to the touchpad on my iBook....
Huh.
I was surprised - it took me no time at all (maybe a week or two?). I can use the touchpad with left or right hand equally well, which is weird because I can't really use a mouse left-handed.
SuziQ - Mar 08, 2006 10:20:32 am PST #7429 of 10003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I use a big trackball mouse lefthanded at work, but have never really gotten used to touchpads, but I have also never been in a situation where that was my only option. I'm sure I could get used to just about anything given time.
Jessica - Mar 08, 2006 10:20:46 am PST #7430 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I dislike both touchpads and touchpoint dealies equally -- I'd much rather just carry an extra mouse.
Sean K - Mar 08, 2006 10:22:32 am PST #7431 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
For a while, I was priding myself on my ability to use Windows, and almost any Windows app, without ever touching anything but the keyboard.
Edited because "toughing" is not "touching."