Random Thoughts.... - Page 1445

jayhawk · July 22nd, 2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy_09

To continue with the modern technology rant, I really don't see the point of all these suped up phones that have internet access, MP3, camera, gaydar, movie streaming, etc and occasionally you can make a phone call on it.

Exactly. I view my phone as a tool of communication, like how a carpenter views a saw and hammer.
I have 2nd generation Motorola Razr I got when I switched to AT&T in 2007. I will probably use it until it dies, and I only use Motorola because like Corn Flakes, the original is still the best. I do not text, or take pictures with it. I use the adress book and make phone calls.
Looking at total volume, since February of 2007, I have used the phone for a total of 25 hours and 9 minutes.

Labcoatguy · July 22nd, 2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by katwalk

or i could stab you with it

Oh good, I've never been stabbed with a blunt object before!

darkshark0159 · July 22nd, 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy_09

To continue with the modern technology rant, I really don't see the point of all these suped up phones that have internet access, MP3, camera, gaydar, movie streaming, etc and occasionally you can make a phone call on it.

Yeah but that mobile internet has really been a lifesaver to me sometimes. One time several years ago for example, I was on holiday with my parents and we couldn't find the hotel for anything and we didn't have the number. I Googled the hotel and put the crossroads we were at in to Google Maps and we quickly found our way. *phew* Disaster averted. Then there is the typical road trip that I'm on when I want to find some place to eat. Google to the rescue.

The camera is brilliant as well, because honestly, who actually carries a separate camera around with them? It is so nice to be able to take a quick picture of something that I didn't expect to see (like an Aston Martin driving by or something) even when I don't have my digicam at hand.

xicedlovexoxo · July 22nd, 2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark0159

Yeah but that mobile internet has really been a lifesaver to me sometimes. One time several years ago for example, I was on holiday with my parents and we couldn't find the hotel for anything and we didn't have the number. I Googled the hotel and put the crossroads we were at in to Google Maps and we quickly found our way. *phew* Disaster averted. Then there is the typical road trip that I'm on when I want to find some place to eat. Google to the rescue.

The camera is brilliant as well, because honestly, who actually carries a separate camera around with them? It is so nice to be able to take a quick picture of something that I didn't expect to see (like an Aston Martin driving by or something) even when I don't have my digicam at hand.

I did, until it AND my iPod got stolen Friday.

And I really need it now because I've got a kitten to take pictures of.

darkshark0159 · July 22nd, 2009, 1:01 AM

Try this next time.

xicedlovexoxo · July 22nd, 2009, 1:03 AM

That wouldn't have worked because they didn't get stolen out of my car. I never leave anything valuable in my car, at least not in plain sight.

American TG Man · July 22nd, 2009, 1:03 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark0159

Try this next time.

BlaRo · July 22nd, 2009, 1:08 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark0159

Yeah but that mobile internet has really been a lifesaver to me sometimes. One time several years ago for example, I was on holiday with my parents and we couldn't find the hotel for anything and we didn't have the number. I Googled the hotel and put the crossroads we were at in to Google Maps and we quickly found our way. *phew* Disaster averted. Then there is the typical road trip that I'm on when I want to find some place to eat. Google to the rescue.

The camera is brilliant as well, because honestly, who actually carries a separate camera around with them? It is so nice to be able to take a quick picture of something that I didn't expect to see (like an Aston Martin driving by or something) even when I don't have my digicam at hand.

x2. The Luddites may have a point about phones being primarily used for phones, but sometimes it's great not having to carry around a separate digital camera, MP3 player, GPS system, or PalmPilot. After all, where are guys going to put that stuff? Their man-purses?

It's probably why I've admittingly been suckered by the Apple commercials and I really want an iPhone 3GS. Or failing that, at least an iPod Touch so I can get cocktail recipes, Failblog, NES emulators, lolcats, and whatever miscellany can capture my fleeting attention span momentarily.

Also, you lot do realize what an iPhone/iPod Touch with any of the Wikipedia applications is, right?

FATMOUSE · July 22nd, 2009, 1:15 AM

speaking of emulators, zsnes is a damn good snes emulator for windows and linux, and mac also afaik

only downside is you have to be on an x86 box.

camelfarmer · July 22nd, 2009, 1:24 AM

I read that as 'epilator' first.

nsx_23 · July 22nd, 2009, 1:33 AM

After all these years, Apollo 13 still is a pretty good movie to watch.

katwalk · July 22nd, 2009, 1:51 AM

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Originally Posted by darkshark0159

Yeah but that mobile internet has really been a lifesaver to me sometimes. One time several years ago for example, I was on holiday with my parents and we couldn't find the hotel for anything and we didn't have the number. I Googled the hotel and put the crossroads we were at in to Google Maps and we quickly found our way. *phew* Disaster averted. Then there is the typical road trip that I'm on when I want to find some place to eat. Google to the rescue.

The camera is brilliant as well, because honestly, who actually carries a separate camera around with them? It is so nice to be able to take a quick picture of something that I didn't expect to see (like an Aston Martin driving by or something) even when I don't have my digicam at hand.

I do not have enough money to activate the mobile internet, I have an ipod touch with wifi but no internet on my phone. I am a girl, and therefore can have a purse filed with a nice 8 MP point and shoot, ipod, and my ity paper phone.

And my game boy and spare games and make up and my keys and my money purse and a beetle pocket watch.

gaasc · July 22nd, 2009, 3:05 AM

I have just been hit in the wedding vegetables by the hose

Stupid national compay is rationing water, right so i decide, hmm might aswell get some in the reservoir i have, so, i connect the hose just to try if there is enough pressure to go through the hose i grab the hose put it about waist high, open it, massive amount of pressure.

i believe you know what happened next

Reckoning · July 22nd, 2009, 3:21 AM

I use my mobile phone as a phone (rarely calls, hate talking on the phone) for messages and whatnot.
But I also use it as an MP3 player, because it has a 2gb card in there (which is more than I need).
And the camera is handy incase I see some cool car, or some humorous packaging in a store.
Because I can't be arsed lugging my camera around with me all the time (looks just like a SLR, but can't change lenses).
And I frankly don't see the need to bust a nut over buying an MP3 player.

If I can take advantage of a device that has multiple uses and fits in the palm of my hand, compared to a bag's worth of stuff, why not?

Yes I still take my camera out when I want to get GOOD photos, but it's for the times you just want to snapshop something.

Quiky · July 22nd, 2009, 3:23 AM

They don't want to honor the warranty for some reason...

Reckoning · July 22nd, 2009, 3:28 AM

^What do you expect from Microsoft? They'd never want to bust a nut over a customer.

That's pretty shitty though, I'd be annoyed. I'm just dreading my console getting the RRoD....

Austere · July 22nd, 2009, 3:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Quiky

They don't want to honor the warranty for some reason...

Wait, what? 1899?

"Sir, Ye Olde Timey Echs Boxx Hath... Darth.... Olde Timey!"

/I got nothin' jokes-wise

What's the deal? Some sort of cock-up?

brydiem · July 22nd, 2009, 3:35 AM

For some reason, I think they will believe your claim that the date is incorrect....
But then again, it's Microsoft. Great tech supprt, but only if you can convince them you are entitled to it.

In other news, in about an hour, I get to make an awesome mess making healthy smoothies in the name of school- food tech, specifically. But before that, the theory... *shudders*

Reckoning · July 22nd, 2009, 3:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Austere

Wait, what? 1899?

"Sir, Ye Olde Timey Echs Boxx Hath... Darth.... Olde Timey!"

/I got nothin' jokes-wise

What's the deal? Some sort of cock-up?

http://forums.finalgear.com/off-topi...1/#post1049660

Quiky · July 22nd, 2009, 3:38 AM

Agent says they will not honor a repair for this unit. A brand new unit from Costco.

Guess who is disputing with American Express tomorrow... FUCK you Microsoft. I'm canceling my gold accounts as well.

July 22nd, 2009, 1:01 AM	#28885
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July 22nd, 2009, 1:03 AM	#28886
xicedlovexoxo Not A Dude Joined: Nov 3rd, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: F'dale, Washington Age: 18 Posts: 668 Car: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. Rep Power: 14	That wouldn't have worked because they didn't get stolen out of my car. I never leave anything valuable in my car, at least not in plain sight. __________________ "The star that shines twice as bright, lives half as long." -- RH. "Cos I really always knew that my little crime would be cold, that's why I got a heater for your thighs."

July 22nd, 2009, 1:15 AM	#28889
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July 22nd, 2009, 3:05 AM	#28893
gaasc Post Whore Joined: Apr 26th, 2008 Last Online: 12:48 AM Location: Honduras Age: 16 Posts: 1,259 Rep Power: 58	I have just been hit in the wedding vegetables by the hose Stupid national compay is rationing water, right so i decide, hmm might aswell get some in the reservoir i have, so, i connect the hose just to try if there is enough pressure to go through the hose i grab the hose put it about waist high, open it, massive amount of pressure. i believe you know what happened next __________________ Finally got a sig! ^you have been mind raped RED PICKUPS LAST FOREVER!

July 22nd, 2009, 1:24 AM	#28890
camelfarmer Joined: Feb 1st, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Bristol Posts: 364 Car: Ford focus Rep Power: 12	I read that as 'epilator' first.

July 22nd, 2009, 3:21 AM	#28894
Reckoning Joined: Jun 25th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 674 Rep Power: 32	I use my mobile phone as a phone (rarely calls, hate talking on the phone) for messages and whatnot. But I also use it as an MP3 player, because it has a 2gb card in there (which is more than I need). And the camera is handy incase I see some cool car, or some humorous packaging in a store. Because I can't be arsed lugging my camera around with me all the time (looks just like a SLR, but can't change lenses). And I frankly don't see the need to bust a nut over buying an MP3 player. If I can take advantage of a device that has multiple uses and fits in the palm of my hand, compared to a bag's worth of stuff, why not? Yes I still take my camera out when I want to get GOOD photos, but it's for the times you just want to snapshop something. __________________ This is not the place I want to be, let me be your casualty....

July 22nd, 2009, 3:23 AM	#28895
Quiky Devouring your soul.. after belly rubs. Joined: Aug 21st, 1995 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,219 Car: Dacia Sandero Turbo Quattroporte Mayo GTZR1 LFS Status: Rep Power: 587	They don't want to honor the warranty for some reason...

July 22nd, 2009, 3:28 AM	#28896
Reckoning Joined: Jun 25th, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 674 Rep Power: 32	^What do you expect from Microsoft? They'd never want to bust a nut over a customer. That's pretty shitty though, I'd be annoyed. I'm just dreading my console getting the RRoD.... __________________ This is not the place I want to be, let me be your casualty....

July 22nd, 2009, 3:35 AM	#28898
brydiem Not A Dude Joined: Oct 28th, 2008 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Newcastle, Australia Age: 18 Posts: 1,115 Car: 1994 Suzuki Cino Swift/1998 Toyota Starlet Rep Power: 74	For some reason, I think they will believe your claim that the date is incorrect.... But then again, it's Microsoft. Great tech supprt, but only if you can convince them you are entitled to it. In other news, in about an hour, I get to make an awesome mess making healthy smoothies in the name of school- food tech, specifically. But before that, the theory... shudders

July 22nd, 2009, 3:38 AM	#28900
Quiky Devouring your soul.. after belly rubs. Joined: Aug 21st, 1995 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,219 Car: Dacia Sandero Turbo Quattroporte Mayo GTZR1 LFS Status: Rep Power: 587	Agent says they will not honor a repair for this unit. A brand new unit from Costco. Guess who is disputing with American Express tomorrow... FUCK you Microsoft. I'm canceling my gold accounts as well.

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