I've been following the beta releases of W7 since eariler stages and as we all pretty much know that it is just a finely tuned Windows Vista. As a very happy Vista x64 user , yes you heard it.
I have a suggestions which they won't listen to but anyways
Release 1 retail version of W7
eg Ultimate x64
no x86 version
no upgrade versions
price $50
should fix all driver problems and all computers which can run 64bit processor are decent enough to run w7...
I might even buy it...
Friday, May 01, 2009
ipad 2 cents
When I heard that apple is going to release a tablet which has been nicknamed ipad, I knew I had to write something...overall its good news for tech junkies and cloners.
Lets get some things upfront , if you have read any of my other posts...it may or may not be clear I am not a fan of Apple, for several reasons.
They apply their BSD rip off OSX which is the only thing they have of value. Streamlined for a limited set of hardware. because they know with openess (is that even a word) it could never be as stable.
They make their hardware inconvenient to the regular user to fix, like non user replaceable batteries....the keywords here are inconvenient and regular user.
They lock down the system so it is difficult to develop for
They lock down the system so the user can only do things Apple wants them to, like itunes POS
They initally said that netbooks were cheap junk, but they have come to their senses after seeing that is where the market is heading, ( cheap MID's)
small portable devices we can watch movies on, read ebooks, listen to music , browse the internet and is the size of a sheet of paper.
So its obvious that they will have a "large ipod" probably running an atom chip with a 8 -10 inch screen and then charge netbook price + apple tax for it.
overall I am glad that apple are making a ipad, it won't be long till the cloners make something we actually want to use with the same parts, cheaper.
What makes me mad is when the apple flock is going to come out and say
Apple revolutioned the MID
NO, APPLE is entering the well established netbook market with what it knows.
Lets get some things upfront , if you have read any of my other posts...it may or may not be clear I am not a fan of Apple, for several reasons.
They design their products with two things in mind..how it looks and profit.
(obviously most companies have the 2nd on their mind)They apply their BSD rip off OSX which is the only thing they have of value. Streamlined for a limited set of hardware. because they know with openess (is that even a word) it could never be as stable.
They make their hardware inconvenient to the regular user to fix, like non user replaceable batteries....the keywords here are inconvenient and regular user.
They lock down the system so it is difficult to develop for
They lock down the system so the user can only do things Apple wants them to, like itunes POS
They initally said that netbooks were cheap junk, but they have come to their senses after seeing that is where the market is heading, ( cheap MID's)
small portable devices we can watch movies on, read ebooks, listen to music , browse the internet and is the size of a sheet of paper.
So its obvious that they will have a "large ipod" probably running an atom chip with a 8 -10 inch screen and then charge netbook price + apple tax for it.
overall I am glad that apple are making a ipad, it won't be long till the cloners make something we actually want to use with the same parts, cheaper.
What makes me mad is when the apple flock is going to come out and say
Apple revolutioned the MID
NO, APPLE is entering the well established netbook market with what it knows.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
Windows Vista low down
My 2 cents isn't probably even worth that but I have been using vista for over a month now
and have found it great
Vista was def designed for people with wide screen lcds..
i only have 1 gig of ram , but vista is hungry for more...however i am not putting out until i get a new mobo and cpu
some of the icons have moved around but its all still there
Pros, looks fantasic on a widescreen lcd, its windows xp with a linux cosmetic facelift
It boots quickly even on 1 gig ram
Sata hdd support off the bat
Games wise they are all working..battlefield 2 chugs a little more than xp but i think this is because of vistas higher demand for ram
Cons:
Memory hog?? ..Defineltely needs 2 gigs of ram... if your buying a new computer make sure...
I get a bluescreen occasionally when remoting into my computer ..there are still some bugs obviously
The movie thumbnail creator is a pain in the butt... i got rid of the reg key in xp which does this...now to find in vista
Drivers are still being fine tuned...
Requires new software versions...all the basic software you were using, like antivirus, burning, virtual drive , movie editing needed new versions
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When i eventually get a new computer i will be installing the 64 bit version
and have found it great
Vista was def designed for people with wide screen lcds..
i only have 1 gig of ram , but vista is hungry for more...however i am not putting out until i get a new mobo and cpu
some of the icons have moved around but its all still there
Pros, looks fantasic on a widescreen lcd, its windows xp with a linux cosmetic facelift
It boots quickly even on 1 gig ram
Sata hdd support off the bat
Games wise they are all working..battlefield 2 chugs a little more than xp but i think this is because of vistas higher demand for ram
Cons:
Memory hog?? ..Defineltely needs 2 gigs of ram... if your buying a new computer make sure...
I get a bluescreen occasionally when remoting into my computer ..there are still some bugs obviously
The movie thumbnail creator is a pain in the butt... i got rid of the reg key in xp which does this...now to find in vista
Drivers are still being fine tuned...
Requires new software versions...all the basic software you were using, like antivirus, burning, virtual drive , movie editing needed new versions
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When i eventually get a new computer i will be installing the 64 bit version
B grade movie alert
Darkstar, the classic john carpenter movie appeared..
i have it on vhs in storage, so this is welcome viewing
i have it on vhs in storage, so this is welcome viewing
Saturday, July 07, 2007
TV shows to watch
A new Australian tv series called Sea Patrol has appeared on the net in a few places..
I'm so glad as this is the only way I was going to be able to see it...looks like I've seen it a bit earlier than expected?
I've seen the first 3 episodes which were leaked and it is very good
reminds me a lot of Patrol Boat from the 80's
In the latest Man vs Wild , Bear is inserted into outback australia and acting crazy as usual, he dranks piss and eats tasty spiders.Go Bear..you are one extreme bastard...
I'm so glad as this is the only way I was going to be able to see it...looks like I've seen it a bit earlier than expected?
I've seen the first 3 episodes which were leaked and it is very good
reminds me a lot of Patrol Boat from the 80's
In the latest Man vs Wild , Bear is inserted into outback australia and acting crazy as usual, he dranks piss and eats tasty spiders.Go Bear..you are one extreme bastard...
Sunday, July 01, 2007
iphone is out
big f$%king deal
reasons why it won't do well
1)too expensive iphone
2)too expensive (monthly rates)
3)same battery issues..eg not easily replaceable..
4)cannot add microsd memory cards...wtf???
5)It runs OSX..lol...which can't really run anything else beside apple crap..
exta points
6)apple think they are great at designing interfaces.. but ...they really suck
My opinon
If you want something with a touch screen buy a ds
Throw away your cell phone...they have no purpose
reasons why it won't do well
1)too expensive iphone
2)too expensive (monthly rates)
3)same battery issues..eg not easily replaceable..
4)cannot add microsd memory cards...wtf???
5)It runs OSX..lol...which can't really run anything else beside apple crap..
exta points
6)apple think they are great at designing interfaces.. but ...they really suck
My opinon
If you want something with a touch screen buy a ds
Throw away your cell phone...they have no purpose
TVshows to download
Man vs Wild is back on discovery..S2...
This show is cool.. and Bear Grylls...if thats how you spell his name..is crazy
the last one where he was in copper canyon mexico was one of the better ones i've seen
keep it up bear...and don't get killed doing something stupid .lol
This show is cool.. and Bear Grylls...if thats how you spell his name..is crazy
the last one where he was in copper canyon mexico was one of the better ones i've seen
keep it up bear...and don't get killed doing something stupid .lol
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