Re: [CGUYS] vhs to dvd
On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 6:05 PM, Robert Carroll carrollcompu...@gmail.com wrote: I am not a lawyer but I know that every owner of an electronic recording has a right to make an archival copy for himself or herself. This applies to tapes as well as DVDs. As far as I know, the Motion Picture Association of America (salute now!) has a differing opinion. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
What UMPC's do you recommend Betty? dan Since I can't fit one into my budget--just into a pocket--I can make a wishlist. I like the Panasonic Toughbook U1 for size, but it's heavy. Something like that would be nice, but needs to be lighter. Itronix GoBook® MR-1 is better, but not much lighter. The entire UMPC/Netbook genre is blurring with mobile phones, except for the rugged ones above. Compare Nokia 900, UMID mbook M1, Viliv, iPhone. For now, I'm buying a Nokia N79 mobile phone, and considering a new iPod Touch, maybe. The only thing I'm missing is printing, and I can do that via BlueTooth or WiFi from a phone if there's an app for it. Anything bigger than a 6-7 display is too big for traveling light [I use a carry-on bag for trips, 1 day to 2 months or more]. I may as well just carry my Macbook instead of a bigger Netbook. What's the point of a 10-inch 'netbook' when my notebooks are 12 and 13 inches! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Google Chrome add-in for IE: Speed demon or big, fat security hole?
http://blogs.computerworld.com/14797/google_chome_add_in_for_ie_speed_demon_or_big_fat_security_hole Google's just released Chrome add-in for Internet Explorer can speed up IE by as much as 10 times, tests show. But if you listen to Microsoft, it also leaves you more vulnerable to malware and Web-based attacks. Who should you believe? This is a variation on Google trying to take over and reengineer the iPhone with GoogleVoice, except this time it is going after M$. My first reaction is holy cow, are M$ programmers such jerks that Google can so easily speed up IE by ten fold. Then I wonder if our WFBs will so vigorously defend Google now that the shoe is on the other foot. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
Thanks Betty ... I agree with you about small size being important for road warrioring. And I think the small powerful ones have to weigh more ... because they have more guts... I am interested to know the how's and why's of your going with an iPod Touch and a separate phone. How come you don't just combine the two and go with an iPhone? db b_s-wilk wrote: What UMPC's do you recommend Betty? dan Since I can't fit one into my budget--just into a pocket--I can make a wishlist. I like the Panasonic Toughbook U1 for size, but it's heavy. Something like that would be nice, but needs to be lighter. Itronix GoBook® MR-1 is better, but not much lighter. The entire UMPC/Netbook genre is blurring with mobile phones, except for the rugged ones above. Compare Nokia 900, UMID mbook M1, Viliv, iPhone. For now, I'm buying a Nokia N79 mobile phone, and considering a new iPod Touch, maybe. The only thing I'm missing is printing, and I can do that via BlueTooth or WiFi from a phone if there's an app for it. Anything bigger than a 6-7 display is too big for traveling light [I use a carry-on bag for trips, 1 day to 2 months or more]. I may as well just carry my Macbook instead of a bigger Netbook. What's the point of a 10-inch 'netbook' when my notebooks are 12 and 13 inches! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Chrome add-in for IE: Speed demon or big, fat security hole?
WFBs = On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 11:46 AM, tjp t...@tjpa.com wrote: http://blogs.computerworld.com/14797/google_chome_add_in_for_ie_speed_demon_or_big_fat_security_hole Google's just released Chrome add-in for Internet Explorer can speed up IE by as much as 10 times, tests show. But if you listen to Microsoft, it also leaves you more vulnerable to malware and Web-based attacks. Who should you believe? This is a variation on Google trying to take over and reengineer the iPhone with GoogleVoice, except this time it is going after M$. My first reaction is holy cow, are M$ programmers such jerks that Google can so easily speed up IE by ten fold. Then I wonder if our WFBs will so vigorously defend Google now that the shoe is on the other foot. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Google Chrome add-in for IE: Speed demon or big, fat security hole?
WFB is Tom's term for anyone who disagrees with him. It's his way to end the debate, anyone not agreeing with him is obviously a paid shill or WFB. On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Judy Cosler jfcos...@gmail.com wrote: WFBs = On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 11:46 AM, tjp t...@tjpa.com wrote: http://blogs.computerworld.com/14797/google_chome_add_in_for_ie_speed_demon_or_big_fat_security_hole Google's just released Chrome add-in for Internet Explorer can speed up IE by as much as 10 times, tests show. But if you listen to Microsoft, it also leaves you more vulnerable to malware and Web-based attacks. Who should you believe? This is a variation on Google trying to take over and reengineer the iPhone with GoogleVoice, except this time it is going after M$. My first reaction is holy cow, are M$ programmers such jerks that Google can so easily speed up IE by ten fold. Then I wonder if our WFBs will so vigorously defend Google now that the shoe is on the other foot. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
the Touch's screen keyboard seems a big liability to me. I have big fingers and find the iPhone's keyboard laborious when I have used one. Does the Touch have a microphone? If so the voice to text apps that are popping up could suffice perhaps... db mike wrote: I was going to add, I think UMPC's have been overrun in the public market by either netbooks or the iPod touch. I only see UMPC's in the workplace replacing what would have gone to touchscreen notebooks. I'd examine what you need this for and then see if the iPod touch can suit your needs. Ultimate portability and still a fine device for doing web work/email etc. On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM, db db...@att.net wrote: Thanks Betty ... I agree with you about small size being important for road warrioring. And I think the small powerful ones have to weigh more ... because they have more guts... I am interested to know the how's and why's of your going with an iPod Touch and a separate phone. How come you don't just combine the two and go with an iPhone? db b_s-wilk wrote: What UMPC's do you recommend Betty? dan Since I can't fit one into my budget--just into a pocket--I can make a wishlist. I like the Panasonic Toughbook U1 for size, but it's heavy. Something like that would be nice, but needs to be lighter. Itronix GoBook® MR-1 is better, but not much lighter. The entire UMPC/Netbook genre is blurring with mobile phones, except for the rugged ones above. Compare Nokia 900, UMID mbook M1, Viliv, iPhone. For now, I'm buying a Nokia N79 mobile phone, and considering a new iPod Touch, maybe. The only thing I'm missing is printing, and I can do that via BlueTooth or WiFi from a phone if there's an app for it. Anything bigger than a 6-7 display is too big for traveling light [I use a carry-on bag for trips, 1 day to 2 months or more]. I may as well just carry my Macbook instead of a bigger Netbook. What's the point of a 10-inch 'netbook' when my notebooks are 12 and 13 inches! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
I was going to add, I think UMPC's have been overrun in the public market by either netbooks or the iPod touch. I only see UMPC's in the workplace replacing what would have gone to touchscreen notebooks. I'd examine what you need this for and then see if the iPod touch can suit your needs. Ultimate portability and still a fine device for doing web work/email etc. On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:14 AM, db db...@att.net wrote: Thanks Betty ... I agree with you about small size being important for road warrioring. And I think the small powerful ones have to weigh more ... because they have more guts... I am interested to know the how's and why's of your going with an iPod Touch and a separate phone. How come you don't just combine the two and go with an iPhone? db b_s-wilk wrote: What UMPC's do you recommend Betty? dan Since I can't fit one into my budget--just into a pocket--I can make a wishlist. I like the Panasonic Toughbook U1 for size, but it's heavy. Something like that would be nice, but needs to be lighter. Itronix GoBook® MR-1 is better, but not much lighter. The entire UMPC/Netbook genre is blurring with mobile phones, except for the rugged ones above. Compare Nokia 900, UMID mbook M1, Viliv, iPhone. For now, I'm buying a Nokia N79 mobile phone, and considering a new iPod Touch, maybe. The only thing I'm missing is printing, and I can do that via BlueTooth or WiFi from a phone if there's an app for it. Anything bigger than a 6-7 display is too big for traveling light [I use a carry-on bag for trips, 1 day to 2 months or more]. I may as well just carry my Macbook instead of a bigger Netbook. What's the point of a 10-inch 'netbook' when my notebooks are 12 and 13 inches! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
Thanks Betty ... I agree with you about small size being important for road warrioring. And I think the small powerful ones have to weigh more ... because they have more guts... I am interested to know the how's and why's of your going with an iPod Touch and a separate phone. How come you don't just combine the two and go with an iPhone? I don't like the iPhone as a phone. I prefer Nokia for phones, and iPod Touch for other iTunes app features. The N79 has a 5MP autofocus camera with dv stabilization, dual LED flash, Zeiss lens, and video, plus it has two cameras--one on the front and one on the back for video calls; iPhone has much less. Both have GPS. N79 has built-in FM transmitter and FM radio. iPhone has neither. Both have good battery life. iPhone and iTouch have touch screens; N79 doesn't. I can use the N79 very easily as a VOIP phone with several choices; iPhone is just 'learning' how to do this. Nokia has more browser choices than iPhone. iPhone syncs better. iTouch has a bigger display and is amazingly crisp for watching videos. N79 has microSD card slot; iPhone doesn't. iPhone has more memory--a lot, but you can't add any more. I already have home and car chargers for both. I also prefer to separate some functions in two devices instead of one, especially the X6 won't be released until November and the N97 is too expensive. Besides, I like the Touch with its apps and music/video player. Mostly I have to get rid of my awful Sony Ericsson W580 and find something that doesn't have buttons that fall off and gets much better reception. N-series phones are known for their excellent reception, generally better than the iPhone. Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Netbooks vs. Notebooks
I was going to add, I think UMPC's have been overrun in the public market by either netbooks or the iPod touch. I only see UMPC's in the workplace replacing what would have gone to touchscreen notebooks. I'd examine what you need this for and then see if the iPod touch can suit your needs. Ultimate portability and still a fine device for doing web work/email etc. UMPCs are designed to be used outdoors in the field, not in an office. They're used in manufacturing plants, too [and pretty good for crowded airports while waiting or running to catch a flight. When you're in an office, at home, in a hotel, you have room for a bigger PC or notebook. Netbooks are too big and cumbersome to use in the field, probably too delicate--how good is the quality of a $300 netbook vs a $1000-2500 UMPC? iPod Touch doesn't do as much and doesn't have a modem. It's still faster to type on a real keyboard using two fingers than on a virtual keyboard. Netbooks are good for students and for casual users. The UMPCs are serious computers in tiny packages. iPod Touch is more of an entertainment device. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Netbooks: Great in Bed
Financial Times' how to spend it magazine defined netbooks well on their Sept. 19, 2009 technopolis page. The prose is delightful--describes the attraction perfectly: Samsung N310 Mini-Notebook It's only two years since the word netbook emerged to describe a mini, handbag/man-bag-sized laptop designed primarily for working on basic documents, e-mailing, web browsing and accessing web-based applications. It all took off with those clever Taiwanese at Asus and their seemingly Yorkshire-inspired Eee (as in by gum) models, and now they're everywhere. In every airport lounge, hotel lobby and even business-class section I have been in lately, netbooks have outnumbered regular laptops. They are also superb for watching BBC iPlayer; the small screen makes the picture look better, plus the miniature scale makes them, if I may say, great in bed... ...Plenty of choice, then, but for style, it has to be the Samsung [N310]. [sorry no link, issue hasn't been posted at ft.com; find it at a big library] Betty * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
