Re: [CGUYS] M$ Offers to Pay Buckets for Zune Apps

2009-08-15 Thread mike
How? On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM, db db...@att.net wrote: Now Apple has MS over a barrel. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread Fred Holmes
Partial solution. But unless one has a woodworking shop to make the blocks an exact size, a couple of pieces of 2x4 are big and bulky and take up real estate and large for the baggage to be carried. At 09:42 PM 8/14/2009, TPiwowar wrote: On Aug 14, 2009, at 3:14 PM, katan wrote: Would a couple

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread Fred Holmes
I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a notebook keyboard. And for when I must hunt-and-peck, I know exactly where the key is on a real keyboard; I have to eyeball search for it on a notebook keyboard. Using the real keyboard in front of the notebook takes up real estate

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Miles
How about building 4 legs out of wine bottle corks and velcro pads? The velcro would allow for them to be removed from the keyboard when no in use. Jeff M On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Fred Holmes wrote: I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a notebook keyboard.

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread Mike Sloane
Even if you find something like that (or make it with a couple of pieces of 5/4 wood strip, I don't think you would be very happy with a keyboard being up in the air like that - it would be quite awkward/uncomfortable to use for more than a few minutes. When I use my laptop at home with an

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread Reid Katan
Quoting Fred Holmes f...@his.com: Partial solution. But unless one has a woodworking shop to make the blocks an exact size, a couple of pieces of 2x4 are big and bulky and take up real estate and large for the baggage to be carried. There's an app for that. (-:

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM, TPiwowart...@tjpa.com wrote: Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to monitor and log customer abuse which apparently includes jailbreaking your iphone that has

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 13 Aug 2009 to 14 Aug 2009 (#2009-775)

2009-08-15 Thread Bill Wajert
COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system wrote: Subject: Re: Backup for Windows Laptop From: Tony B ton...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:49:34 -0400 Like many online software sources these days, Gamehouse games don't

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread mike
So these things should have been popping up in other devices unless Steve jumped up in class with his hand raised telling the big O he'd be first to implement the new tech. If this story pans out, I don't think there is proof yet, I'm sure it will be just apple being apple. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread mike
Well...why not take a day or two and learn to touch type on the laptop? You are already 90% there. Once you are trained on one keyboard the others come easily. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:14 AM, Fred Holmes f...@his.com wrote: I can touch-type on a real keyboard. I can't touch-type on a

Re: [CGUYS] M$ Offers to Pay Buckets for Zune Apps

2009-08-15 Thread John Duncan Yoyo
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 3:13 AM, mike xha...@gmail.com wrote: How? On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:38 PM, db db...@att.net wrote: Now Apple has MS over a barrel. As far as I can tell just as part of containerized pun fest. Why does M$ pay in buckets in stead of money? -- John Duncan Yoyo

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread b_s-wilk
Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to monitor and log customer abuse which apparently includes jailbreaking your iphone that has the ability to shut down the product and void the warranty.

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread mike
Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: Apple cooks up a scheme so creepy that it would give me second thoughts about buying one of their products. A built-in system of sensors to monitor

[CGUYS] Getting Wireless Networks Up to Speed

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
Nice informative article in the NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/technology/personaltech/13basics.html * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member

Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 13 Aug 2009 to 14 Aug 2009 (#2009-775)

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 15, 2009, at 10:18 AM, Bill Wajert wrote: Not really, as all of her games were gotton by downloading the free game of the day. This means that as long as you are willing to put up with a few ads while playing you can play these games forever, but you onlyhave that one day to download.

[CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread mike
I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. There is a disk tool that is free that shows who/what/when/where your

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 14, 2009, at 8:04 PM, Fred Holmes wrote: I'm looking for an external keyboard, for a notebook computer, that would sit on top of the notebook computer's keyboard, instead of in front of the notebook computer. The keyboard might have pedestals on each end to support it over the

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. Hooks up to the TV, just like my wife's 3-year old iPod. Wow indeed. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy,

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 14, 2009, at 9:47 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: Pretty friggin awesome. Very zippy. Very smooth. A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's current price, but are introducing a model that is technically several years behind Apple's current models. Taking that into

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
And your wife's has that much cleaner interface? Does 720p out? Does HD radio? On a related note, is Apple *any* closer to offering 1080p content? I figured since the format wars are over, we'd finally see apple release some HD hardware. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM, TPiwowar

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 14, 2009, at 9:47 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: Pretty friggin awesome. Very zippy. Very smooth. A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's current price, but

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread b_s-wilk
Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. Cavan's cell phone didn't work after he dropped it into a Big Gulp. His iPod didn't work after he dropped it into water. Those kinds of mishaps cause the malfunctions that people try to get fixed or replaced under

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. http://rantsandstuff.com/2009/06/01/nitpicking-the-zune-hd/ It’s the little things like this that make me wonder what else did they not pay that much attention to? They couldn’t have dropped the menu font just a tad to make it fit on

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:40 PM, mike wrote: Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? One of the commentators hit the nail squarely on the head... M$ is skating to where the puck was, not where it will be. Bravo! * **

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. The Zune HD prices look good compared to today's iPod Touches, but not so much compared to the new camera-equipped ones Apple is set to announce next month (16/32/64 GB for $199/299/399). Same price, double the size, and photos. Not

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
So first you want to compare it to the first gen ipod touch that are refurb...now you want to compare them to unreleased ipod touches... On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:58 AM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 14, 2009, at 11:34 PM, Chris Dunford wrote: Wow. The Zune HD prices look good

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread mike
There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least that there is any inherent problem with that. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: Your cell phone already has the water detector..works find in humidity. Cavan's cell phone didn't work

Re: [CGUYS] External keyboard for notebook computer

2009-08-15 Thread rleesimon
This. http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Space-Saver-II-Keyboard-RT3200-Black-Item-120_W0QQit emZ110424534478QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA_Mice_Trackballs?hash=item19b5d0adce_t rksid=p3286.c0.m14 .I use it .has feet in the back that fold out to keep it a comfortable angle .would sit on top of any laptop (except if

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
I'll take that as you haven't looked at an specs or reviews of the product. Shocking. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:09 AM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 15, 2009, at 1:40 PM, mike wrote: Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? One of the commentators hit the nail squarely on the

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other.  The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup.  This after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. There

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
A thought. They hope to win market share by undercutting Apple's current price, but are introducing a model that is technically several years behind Apple's current models. [citation needed] Notice how my post said nothing at all about iPod's, it simply extolled how nice the Zune HD was, yet

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
So first you want to compare it to the first gen ipod touch that are refurb...now you want to compare them to unreleased ipod touches... Those goal posts aren't going to move themselves, you know! * ** List info,

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread mike
Too true. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM, phartz...@gmail.com phartz...@gmail.comwrote: On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. -Original Message- I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then the external backup. This after running the sync, running defrag and error checking the the drives. There is a

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:34 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: On a related note, is Apple *any* closer to offering 1080p content?  I figured since the format wars are over, we'd finally see apple release some HD hardware. What is the value in having a 1080p image on a screen of such a tiny

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
I know I'm nitpicking... That's all that really needed to be said. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ **

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread Henry Bruhl
WinDirStat http://download.cnet.com/WinDirStat/3000-2248_4-10614592.html?tag=list _ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®.

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
The zune offers 720 out...meaning you can hook it to a 65 widescreen and get 720p out. Appletv is only 720p right now, they offer no 1080p support on anything apple. Kinda strange for a platform that is targeted for media. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM, phartz...@gmail.com

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread mike
WINDIRSTAT! that's it! Thanks. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Jeff Wright jswri...@gmail.com wrote: Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. -Original Message- I've got two drives, identical hardware, one is a direct copy/backup of the other. The internal one shows 20 gigs less then

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread Tony B
Actually, I prefer Treesize (free). But I admit I use both. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: WINDIRSTAT!  that's it! Thanks. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Jeff Wright jswri...@gmail.com wrote: Treesize Pro or WinDirStat. -Original Message- I've

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 2:48 PM, mikexha...@gmail.com wrote: The zune offers 720 out...meaning you can hook it to a 65 widescreen and get 720p out. I understand. I was thinking of watching video at such a resolution on a tiny screen. Thanks. Steve

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread b_s-wilk
There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least that there is any inherent problem with that. Perhaps--depends on how sensitive these dots are. What if the shock detector [sudden motion sensor] in your MacBook Pro gets set off when you drop your laptop bag after 6

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread mike
It deosn't depend...these dots have been on your cell phones for *years*. We already know how they work and behave. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 12:33 PM, b_s-wilk b1sun...@yahoo.es wrote: There are no reports that these dots activate in humid weather, or at least that there is any inherent problem

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread rleesimon
Dunno what he wants... Maybe http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptslack.asp Or what?? -Original Message- From: phartz...@gmail.com [mailto:phartz...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 2:27 PM Subject: Re: disk tool..can't recall the name On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:24 PM,

Re: [CGUYS] Apple Getting Really Creepy

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 15, 2009, at 3:33 PM, b_s-wilk wrote: Perhaps--depends on how sensitive these dots are. What if the shock detector [sudden motion sensor] in your MacBook Pro gets set off when you drop your laptop bag after 6 months but your MBP keeps working, and the sensor records the incident?

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
-Original Message- From: TPiwowar I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation bias. FTFY Mac zealots. The best free advertising Microsoft can have. * ** List info, subscription management, list

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread David K Watson
From:mike xha...@gmail.com Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? Well, there's: Screen size advertised battery life bluetooth apps (by about 64,000 or so) and of course, availability Because of that last one, the jury is still out on things like actual usability issues, reliability,

Re: [CGUYS] disk tool..can't recall the name

2009-08-15 Thread db
Try this one too ... it's a good complement to WinDirStat. It uses pie charts which are easier to work with. I use it mainly and sometime use WinDirStat db JDiskReport (Win / Mac) http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/index.html mike wrote: WINDIRSTAT! that's it! Thanks. On Sat,

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
Where is the zune HD behind on the touch? Well, there's: Screen size (Zune HD) vs. (iPod Touch) 3.3 vs. 3.5 Will you really notice? advertised battery life Music: 33 hours vs. 36 hours Video: 8.5 hours vs. 6 hours The OLED tech comes through here. Bluetooth No word either way on

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread TPiwowar
On Aug 15, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: -Original Message- From: TPiwowar I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation bias. Note that our WFBs are now manufacturing false posts to further their evil disinformation campaign. Can't prevail on the facts. Can't

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread mike
Too bad the MFB couldn't list any facts. You were asked...several times. On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 3:23 PM, TPiwowar t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Aug 15, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Jeff Wright wrote: -Original Message- From: TPiwowar I'll stick with my own bigotry, ignorance and confirmation

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Chris Dunford
Too bad the MFB couldn't list any facts. You were asked...several times. As you know, he has been asked repeatedly for this information. I asked him at least three times in the last Zune thread to provide reasons why Zune is vastly inferior and got no response beyond the usual. This is a

Re: [CGUYS] Zune HD TV Interface Makes It a Media Center For Your Pocket

2009-08-15 Thread Jeff Wright
Note that our WFBs are now manufacturing false posts to further their evil disinformation campaign. BWAHAHAHAHA! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member