The "New Toys" Thread - Page 462

Spectre · November 2nd, 2009, 9:34 PM

I remain certain that, like everything else Motorola has made in the last decade that Verizon has sold, they will find a way to screw it up.

My question is, what did Verizon cripple on it?

smib · November 2nd, 2009, 9:46 PM

A Verizon CEO said that they've left the phone alone. Seems unlikely, but there is always hope.

Nabster · November 2nd, 2009, 10:00 PM

Well the Verizon version doesn't get multitouch, whereas the GSM version that's going around does. Not a huge thing to not have, but a not a minor thing to not give us when clearly the device is capable.

nsx_23 · November 2nd, 2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smib

There is a GSM one for Germany and some other place, and it supports multi-touch, unlike the US version.

If its out by early December in Hong Kong, I might buy one after seeing how much money I have left from buying a macbook pro.

Backdraft · November 2nd, 2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spectre

I remain certain that, like everything else Motorola has made in the last decade that Verizon has sold, they will find a way to screw it up.

My question is, what did Verizon cripple on it?

The only screwup I can tell so far is the atricious data plan that Verizon forces on its subscribers.

Btw, it is a PITA typing on this slideout keyboard (posting this from the Droid)

NecroJoe · November 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

Is it any worse that the "keyboard" on a touchscreen?

MadCat360 · November 3rd, 2009, 2:21 AM

My first Porsche!!!

It's got a fancy digital dash too!

thevictor390 · November 3rd, 2009, 3:11 AM

^ Sigh, I need to upgrade my Driving Force, but those wheels are so expensive... and really, if I was to upgrade it would have to be a G25/G27 for the stick.

MadCat360 · November 3rd, 2009, 3:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

^ Sigh, I need to upgrade my Driving Force, but those wheels are so expensive... and really, if I was to upgrade it would have to be a G25/G27 for the stick.

The Fanatec has a stick too. From what I'm told it feels better than the Logitech's. I just bought the wheel without the shifter - I'll get those later.

I've tried the Logitech and this wheel is just better on so many levels. It feels nice and meaty and it's so amazingly smooth. I don't know if it's stronger than the G25 because I didn't get to play with the settings on the Logitech, but on 100% hardware and 50% software the 911 is very, very strong. Totally worth the extra 50 bucks. Drift mode is also very cool.

The only problem is they didn't include the adapter for my Microsoft pedals, so for now I can only play PC sims by using the face buttons for the gas and brake. Ruins it quite a bit. Gotta wait for them to ship me the adapters.

thevictor390 · November 3rd, 2009, 3:55 PM

Actually, I'm looking at the Fanatec wheels (they named them after the 911 range, which only makes it just as confusing

), and the 911 Turbo looks impressive. Wireless wheel and pedals, sequential and H-gate shifters, PC and PS3 compatibility (this would be mostly used for Gran Turismo), all for less money than the Logitech. Dammit, now I am actually considering it.

Buba · November 3rd, 2009, 4:15 PM

^ Yeah, but prepare to wait for it, though... Mine are on the boat from China...
I've actually met somebody who used to have lots of shares in Endor AG (company behind Fanatec) and he did tell me some good stories... The gist: Always great products, always lots of waiting time...
Well, others are off far worse than me, waiting a couple of months instead of only 6 or 7 weeks...

MadCat360 · November 3rd, 2009, 9:34 PM

Well, Fanatec said they shipped the pedal adapters at the same time as the wheel. Why on earth they didn't put it in the same box is beyond me. UPS just drove by without delivering anything sooo... I hope it gets here this week. It's so frustrating, I want to experience this thing in all it's glory!!!

Backdraft · November 4th, 2009, 3:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NecroJoe

Is it any worse that the "keyboard" on a touchscreen?

Well, no and yes. I still prefer the tactile sensation of the physical keyboard, but on the Droid the keys are so small and flat that you can barely feel your way around them, much less type anything at a reasonable pace. It's like as if it were designed for The Incredible Shrinking Man.

h-p · November 4th, 2009, 6:15 PM

Just got a pair of these replacing my old shitty Philips speakers:

Is this what movies are meant to be heard?

stiggles · November 4th, 2009, 9:10 PM

That^
It has three Gs and blue teeth!

viilaaja@pt cruiser · November 4th, 2009, 9:53 PM

As my laptop only has 3 usb-ports, i got this:

7-port powered usb-hub, for 25 euros.

Package had these:

Last is actionshot with only 2 usb-hd's.

Now i can plug all of my usb things there

Moah pics here

Also my mom complained about her pc microphone, so i got her this:

[sorry for cutted pic.] A Mikrophone with adjustable angle (180 degrees).

moah pics here

nsx_23 · November 4th, 2009, 10:10 PM

Just got a free pair of these from UE

Prost264 · November 4th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeRadden

Ew those things are SOOOO uncomfortable to use!

At least they look nice.

How is it uncomfortable? I have the full keyboard with number pad and cringe whenever I have to use someone else's. For me, its extremely comfortable to use and the low-profile keys make typing much easier and faster.

Apple can't design a mouse for shit, but their keyboard is fantastic.

NooDle · November 5th, 2009, 9:01 AM

ooh that USB thingy seems neat. I already have 2 in the front of my desktop and 4 in the rear + a small hub with 4 extra USBs, yet all is full ATM

I could just stop buying extra stuff for the computer though...

Cold Fussion · November 5th, 2009, 4:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thevictor390

It's a nightmare in XP, but Vista and 7 do it a lot better.

BULLSHIT BULLSHIT BULLSHIT. Networking is fucking simple in XP, in Vista it is a fucking nightmare.

November 2nd, 2009, 9:34 PM	#9221
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November 3rd, 2009, 2:21 AM	#9227
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November 3rd, 2009, 3:11 AM	#9228
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	^ Sigh, I need to upgrade my Driving Force, but those wheels are so expensive... and really, if I was to upgrade it would have to be a G25/G27 for the stick.

November 3rd, 2009, 3:55 PM	#9230
thevictor390 Joined: Mar 9th, 2007 Last Online: 4:02 PM Location: Massachusetts Age: 19 Posts: 1,999 Car: 2006 RX-8 Rep Power: 65	Actually, I'm looking at the Fanatec wheels (they named them after the 911 range, which only makes it just as confusing ), and the 911 Turbo looks impressive. Wireless wheel and pedals, sequential and H-gate shifters, PC and PS3 compatibility (this would be mostly used for Gran Turismo), all for less money than the Logitech. Dammit, now I am actually considering it.

November 3rd, 2009, 4:15 PM	#9231
Buba Wants Rick Astley's Babies Joined: Nov 12th, 2004 Last Online: 4:58 PM Location: Regensburg, Bavaria Age: 28 Posts: 6,386 Car: Golf V GTi DSG LFS Status: Rep Power: 51	^ Yeah, but prepare to wait for it, though... Mine are on the boat from China... I've actually met somebody who used to have lots of shares in Endor AG (company behind Fanatec) and he did tell me some good stories... The gist: Always great products, always lots of waiting time... Well, others are off far worse than me, waiting a couple of months instead of only 6 or 7 weeks... __________________ [18:11] MXM: it means buba is better than you now [18:12] sam-l: In what way? [18:12] Slycer: longer penis

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MadCat360 Joined: Apr 15th, 2008 Last Online: 9:42 AM Location: Infineon Raceway Age: 19 Posts: 2,837 Car: 80's Dodge with lolsprings & lolrods LFS Status: Rep Power: 46	Well, Fanatec said they shipped the pedal adapters at the same time as the wheel. Why on earth they didn't put it in the same box is beyond me. UPS just drove by without delivering anything sooo... I hope it gets here this week. It's so frustrating, I want to experience this thing in all it's glory!!! __________________ Chump to Champ, an aspiring racing driver's blog

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h-p Joined: Nov 25th, 2007 Last Online: 2:00 PM Location: Finland Age: 22 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 24	Just got a pair of these replacing my old shitty Philips speakers: Is this what movies are meant to be heard?

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