I'm planning on getting an iPhone when they are released, so I'll be sure to report back about the keyboard.
ION, I'm typing this from my new 17" Hi-Res MacBook Pro. Wow, this screen is amazing.
You got fired, and you still hang around here like a big loser. Why can't he?
Cordelia ,'Chosen'
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NoiseDesign - Jun 16, 2007 6:57:30 am PDT #1906 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
meara - Jun 16, 2007 8:45:42 am PDT #1907 of 25496
I'm still looking at phones and such. Does anyone here have any experience with Helio? Their Ocean looks pretty sweet (it has GPS), and while the purchase of the phone is a little expensive, the actual monthly charge is cheaper than most....but I'm very skeptical about their coverage, since they're so not a major player.
(Edit: Hmm, googling seems to indicate they're just using Sprint's network. Which isn't perfect or anything, but is what i already have, and works OK for me mostly)
§ ita § - Jun 16, 2007 6:15:50 pm PDT #1908 of 25496
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Anyone used Swivel Search on TiVo yet? I haven't paid attention to find out the ramifications of this "opt in" thing they ask for, but just sampling the functionality off of "Rescue Me" was interesting.
Basically, it lines up searches--other broadcasts with the same actors, and other ones with the same tag.
Not sure how often I'd use it, since I tend to be either less directed or more focussed in looking for a new fix. But decent offer--and I'm curious to see how the promise of finding downloads with the same criteria pans out. So far their show downloads involve Amazon.
Theodosia - Jun 17, 2007 6:55:42 am PDT #1909 of 25496
'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"
Speaking of tactile feel, how surprised was I when the Wii controller that I picked up at a friends' house not only made noise but also gave vibrational feedback cued by what was happening onscreen. I've never been much of a fan of computer/console games, but this instantly converted me to wanting one of those Wii thingies.
Jessica - Jun 17, 2007 10:07:09 am PDT #1910 of 25496
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Dude - not only did I bring home A BABY today, but my Harmony Remote is here! One-handed TV/Tivo/DVD/sound system navigation-while-breastfeeding here I come!
(Baby is currently sleeping. I know the traditional wisdom is "sleep when the baby sleeps," but I think the people who say that must not have cool new shiny toys to play with.)
amych - Jun 17, 2007 10:09:37 am PDT #1911 of 25496
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Is this the first-ever baby announcement in the technology thread? I mean, I know it's far from the first Harmony announcement, but the pairing is kinda sweet...
Theodosia - Jun 17, 2007 10:14:43 am PDT #1912 of 25496
'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"
Just remember not to try changing the remote, and attaching the baby to any USB ports....
amych - Jun 17, 2007 10:16:39 am PDT #1913 of 25496
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Just remember not to try changing the remote, and attaching the baby to any USB ports....
Oh, I'm sure he's very plug-and-play. These modern kids, with their crazy interoperability...
Jessica - Jun 17, 2007 10:17:23 am PDT #1914 of 25496
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Just remember not to try changing the remote, and attaching the baby to any USB ports...
Please. As if I would have ordered a baby that didn't come with Bluetooth and Wifi built-in.
le nubian - Jun 17, 2007 10:29:00 am PDT #1915 of 25496
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Jessica is cracking me up over here.