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Blu-ray For The 360?
Surely this is false, right? This is not the first time the rumor has surfaced and in my opinion, it will be inevitable. Whether Microsoft is willing to make this happen now or later, the 360 will eventually need to ensure that it is Blu-ray ready as clearly the HD DVD media concept is dead in the water.
And while Microsoft does not likely have any specific animosity with Blu-ray short of added expense, I can certainly understand why they might not want to jump into the Blu-ray scene at this stage. I mean let’s face it, Sony is having a difficult time enough as it is pushing the format as many people are simply finding it hard to digest the idea of buying media that is more expensive and in some cases, is arguably not as clear as advertised.
So what do you think? Will Microsoft be taking both the Xbox 360 and Windows into the Blu-ray space at about the same pace? Or instead, will it wait until adoption becomes a bit more mainstream first? You know, Blu-ray players being purchased without them being bundled with the PS3.
Filling In The Gaps
Looks like it will be Sprint and Clearwire filling in the gaps for those looking to WiMax where other broadband has fallen short. Well, that was my initial impression anyway. Where I see a problem is that even today, Clearwire brings little more than the technology itself to the table. Their coverage map remains weak and while recent capital infusions may help, I fail to see where Sprint is going to provide much help. Clearwire on the other hand, will make out fairly well as they will be able to resell Sprint’s 3G offerings, to their existing customers.
With all of this said, seeing Intel, Comcast among others jumping into the mix this time, indicates that we could begin to see a more serious hardware dedication than having to rely on oversized modems that must be tagged along a desktop or notebook, even when being used remotely.
Is WiMax even worth pursuing? Not in its current usage in my opinion. I see no real adventurous chances being taken or risks being calculated. In the end, WiMax is simply being used as a money magnet rather than a tool to cover areas that truly need wireless broadband access. Don’t get me wrong, there are some exceptions in select rural experimental areas, but overall, it’s business as usual.
Best Notebooks For Your Money
Obviously, the Apple Macbook Pro ought to have been on this list as it does a fantastic job running Windows via boot camp. Yet again, Acer and Lenovo seem to be coming out on top. Frankly, I think Acer makes a great notebook with Lenovo remaining a crowd favorite amongst the enterprise class.
What I have been trying to figure out is “why”? What about those two models has people feeling so confident in the two offerings? Each is generally well made to be sure, but there are HPs that might in some instances, surpass the quality if not blow it out of the water in a collective sense.
Think you have a notebook that is better than any of the ten listed? Want to share which one it is? Hit the comments and sound off with what you believe to be king of the notebooks and why.
No More Cable
I just cannot take it anymore. While there are instances where I would say sticking with cable Internet is the best option, I am growing tired of one company in particular - Comcast. They hype up their speed and reliability, yet I among others are growing tried of packet shaping, constant need to reset the connection or just the slow to a crawl when using the service during peak times. I am paying through the nose for this and frankly, when I move back up north this summer, I will be investigating DSL or FIOS. And based on the home I am scheduled to have built come this summer, it appears that FIOS will be available and not a moment too soon.
Excluding the false speed given thanks to their “SpeedBoost”, which is like a quick sugar rush with a big crash later on, FIOS clearly blows Comcast out of the water. This would also mean that I am free of the nightmare that has been the lag-tastic, menu hanging DVR Comcast provides. I have used two models and five different boxes in two locations - they all either lag or reboot whenever it feels good. My favorite was the software upgrade that hosed my menu, that was fun.
I guess my question is if I make the switch, will I need to use their router? Does not appear so, but if it does, I may not be too keen on that idea. I love my router, no interest in putting my trust in some ActionTec model at this point.
So which is it - FIOS or more of the same headaches with Comcast cable? Hit the comments, set the record straight for me.
No Free Lunch
In all honesty, this just proves a point as far as I am concerned - steal and you will get what is coming to you. Hearing about malware bundled with the latest releases of stolen music or movies is really just another way of paying for a service that is breaking US law. Despite me not being a fan of the RIAA or the MPAA as they both do more harm than good, at the end of the day, filesharing will cost you at some level.
At the end of the day, how difficult is it truly to simply support music that does not use DRM (Amazon) or movies from a DVD which you can purchase and watch on any computer or DVD player.
Perhaps I am just old fashioned, but what is the need for pirating music and movies these days anyway? Seriously, even Hulu.com is providing a way to watch TV and movies over the Internet easily and cross platform. Are we seriously stuck in a piracy mindset even to this day? I find that really sad.
Used Or New?
Today, Tom asks:
Does it make sense to buy a refurbished notebook when I can buy a new one for just a little bit more? Which is the better deal?
To be totally honest, it will largely depend on who you are buying for. Regardless of my understanding of the refurbished market, it is obviously a growing industry that makes sense for a number of growing businesses. Based on my own experience, it seems like the use of refurbished computers is most common for the enterprise entities, despite some small businesses also going this route from time to time.
If it was my money being spent, for a single user, I would stick to a new notebook complete with a new warranty. If you simply must go refirb, I would suggest looking at the brand name vendors supporting these options, such as Apple for instance.
Do you have an IT-related question? Perhaps you are just burnt out on writing on the walls with crayons? Whatever the comments may be, drop me a line, and you too can “Just Ask Matt!” Please address comments to the comments section above, my email address is for questions - thanks!
PIM Add-ons
Considering how many Outlook users are out there, I do not think that there is really any question that there are more add-ons for this specific PIM (personal information manager) than most. Yet at the same time, I have to ask - do we really need to add on more “stuff” to something so critical? The reason I ask is that speaking for myself, my PIM is my lifeline. I used to use Outlook and then onto Evolution. Both were pretty good PIMs, both had bugs from release to release however. So adding more stuff to the application simply does not do anything for me.
In response, I myself have been looking into making better use of Google’s offerings and I have to say, it’s just not there yet. While it is great for collecting everything into one box, even to the extent of providing labels. Seeing Google calendar lacking tasks and Gmail lacking read receipts is just something that is not working for me personally.
What say you? Can you seriously opt for Google apps in lieu of your existing PIM? I’d suggest trying it for a week - those of us living in an Exchange world tend to find it more difficult that initially expected.
Google Maps App Needs Work
An opportunity came today for me to test out this mobile application from Google. As far as the triangulation (I believe that is how it works), the application found my location with zero issues. However any joy was short lived as I went to enter my destination address. To be clear, this is the example that Google gives you - I about lost it as this is the single most confusing thing I have ever seen.
Enter an address (e.g. 90210, dallas, 10 main st boston ma)
Yes, apparently Dallas has some mystical relation to Boston?? So when I was trying to enter my information, I was LOST after entering my destination ZIP. What the heck am I supposed to put in, Dallas? Logically, one might surmise that an address might be in order. I entered it exactly as shown minus this “dallas” as Google had instructed me. And as I suspected, it did not work for multiple addresses.
Maybe I am missing something painfully obviously, but I tend to doubt it. Considering the tool already has my departing area, the example of Dallas would not likely be representative of that. Seriously, help me out here, because Google is not making a lick of sense on this one.
Adobe Goes Open Source?
Wait, does this mean free copies of Photoshop and Premiere for everyone? Not exactly. In what I deem to be a serious shot across the bow to Microsoft, Adobe has open sourced a project called Open Screen Project. Based on the description here, it seems fairly obvious to me that this is largely in response to Microsoft’s Silverlight.
To be honest, it is still early enough in the game Adobe can make a mark in here as clearly, it is going to take more that Flash alone to compete with Silverlight. At is core of abilities and from the development perspective, Silverlight is simply more advanced. So perhaps with some work and a really good development effort, the Open Screen Project.
At the very least, I think it will be good to see a real balance here. Besides, it ought to be interesting to see how all of this adds up.
Microsoft Needs Yahoo!
It’s a simple fact. MSN as a content service has been largely a less than successful effort. And Yahoo! would frankly allow Yahoo! to take over an existing online property that has eyeballs. What it does with those eyeballs after that is up to Microsoft.
Yahoo! could likely keep skipping along without Microsoft, but it could potentially see a surge as Microsoft could infuse it with the capital it needs. Microsoft would do well to purchase Yahoo! as expected and despite whatever you may hear, Microsoft knows full well that it will be massively easier to use Yahoo!’s content network to gain market share than continue throwing money at its own.
Am I wrong? Is MSN in a strong enough position to retool, and simply take on Yahoo! as to make it a moot point in response should Yahoo! opt to not allow the take-over? Hit the comments; you decide.
Psystar Is The Real Deal?
This actually surprised me, as I was fairly sure something was clearly not right about selling OS X on a non-Mac. But as you can see from Engadget, the Open Computer is indeed very real. So I guess this means we can put aside thoughts of vaporware or men working of out of dimly lit rooms with no good in mind.
Yet even knowing this is a legitimate operation, how in the world is Apple not coming unglued? Had anyone tried this, they would have sued them silly. But for some very strange reason, Apple, an admitted hardware company that uses OS X to make their hardware more valuable, does not appear phased in the slightest.
I have a thought on this and if I am right, OS X’s market share could eventually grow significantly. What if Apple has finally opted to ignore these types of operations? Seriously, OS X is really less imortant to them than the hardware that powers it. And for most Mac users, it is about the complete package anyway. So perhaps, this means that we are about to see the tip of a much larger operation here soon. Maybe, this company is just one of many, who are about to turn the OS world on its ear. Because afterall, this company by itself will do nothing to OS X’s adoption rate. It will take at least dozens if not hundreds to be trully significant, right? Or could this be enough by itself?
Updates With A Clue
Attention Windows XP users, there are some items of interest that are sure to tickle your fancy once SP3 goes live. Yes, there is a delay, but I applaud Microsoft in this instance as it shows that that are playing this one smart. Hence NOT rushing things to market.
I have read through the PDF explaining some of the new functionality you can expect and while much of it is under the hood so to speak, some of it is just plain cool.
- Windows Product Activation - No more keys, baby! (About time) According Ars, you can now install XP without a product key.
- Improved security - Most of it is under the hood stuff, but the new option dialog ought to be a welcome change.
- Bad packets get their just deserts - Packet loss due to router error is a thing of the past.
- WPA2 support - This caught me off guard as I was not aware that this was even an issue. Then again, it appears to be simply creating a better work-flow for wifi connectivity.
- Faster with MS Office Products - Faster is always a plus.
All and all, it looks like a good update. And as one person mentioned to me today - what was Vista again? Seriously, this looks like a good SP to me and I am really happy to see Microsoft taking their time with a wise, calculated release. Sounds like some lessons have been learned from the past - good for you guys! Honestly, I am very happy with this.
Cinemanow Or CinemaWhy?
Have to admit, it has been awhile since I have seen something so completely ‘head-scratchingly’ lame that I just could not hold it in any longer. Now normally, if we were to hear about something cool like being able to do something with a mobile phone, it is generally with the intent of enjoy the fruits of your labor ON THE PHONE.
Take watching movies on your phone. Not generally something I am inclinded to do, but having this as an option for bragging rights might be fun, right? Again, I realize that using the word ‘practical’ is not a great plan here, but bear with me.
Now consider this - Cinemanow mobile. In short, install software onto your PC that is frankly no different that the countless other clones of the same thing out there these days for watching movies on your PC, then go someplace and order the movies on your phone. Yeah, that is it…
So basically, I am supposed to in all seriousness, get excited because I can make an online purchase of a movie from my mobile phone? Uh, could one not do this with their phone already? And really, considering there is no other benefit that trying to get you to use their service over someone else’s, where is the clear benefit to you, the user? Not to be mean, but it appears that the idea of distinguishing themselves from others out there doing much of the same thing was so hot that day, that any possibile reason to care was completely left by the wayside. In short, unless you are providing me with moves on my phone, I hardly find this compelling in any way shape or form. Oh wait, you can browse and watch trailers! Come on, seriously, this is just boring.
Give me a Slingbox any day of the week or even access to a Vudu with the ability to plugin to a Slingbox. Heck, these days it even supports the BlackBerry! Then, someone might actually bother trying it.
Three Steps Forward, One Step Back
So like many desktop Linux users drank of the Ubuntu Kool-aid once again and as expected, I am finding myself both loving it while also being disappointed with issues that were totally preventable.
Fix number one- Loving PulseAudio, it was a long time coming and it brings us to even set to Windows Vista. I can maintain complete control over both channels of a YouTube video while also being able to listen to music in the background or hear Skype running in the background. Trivial for Windows users I suppose, but a big deal for those of us using Linux. Glad to see Ubuntu catch up with Fedora…again.
Falter number one- With PulseAudio, I needed to install most of the components to take full advantage of it. Yes, there is only so much room on a CD, but come on, drop one of the lamer default programs to make room for Pete’s sake. Seriously, while the basic GNOME volume control is provided, where the heck is the one for PulseAudio that gives me all of the coolness listed in the previous “fix” above?? I had to install it. Fine for me, as I know what to look for, but Joe Newbie is going to be wondering what he is missing.
Fix number two- Wireless detection for natively supported devices, such as the Edimax EW-7318USG work out of the box now, without any blacklisting as they did with Ubuntu 7.10. Big props here, as these guys actually support Linux by using GPL RaLink driver modules. WPA-Personal, no problem whatsoever. Very nice.
Falter number two- Because Ubuntu devs are so intent on adoption at any cost, they foolishly included a module for those chipsets put out by Broadcom, which are best suited for OS X or Windows. The module, known as b43, replaces another now dated module that rarely worked. And like its predecessor, it rarely works and even offers a little bonus - with some Broadcom chipsets, it will send your machine into an infinite loop during an installation or a LiveCD session. Way to go, guys! This alone has given Heron really poor press because it was so painfully stupid to provide something that would have been better left alone. Fact- b43 is alpha, at best.
My philosophy - use Broadcom or ATI (<–better these days, but still) on Linux, you are on your own with whatever you can find to make it run. Stop supporting hardware that does not really support your OS well the first time.
Fix number three- For many users, we have found that the latest Ubuntu runs faster and smoother than with previous releases. A lot of smoothing has been put into place, so kudos for that.
Falter number three- Unfortunately, some people are experiencing a cluster of confusion with something that is part buggy kernel, part something unidentified yet. Thus far, it appears to simply be kernel related which again, for those affected had this been a problem for myself, can be corrected, but this is hardly appropriate for newbies.
So why does it seem like Ubuntu has more bugs than other distros?
In all honesty, it is because Ubuntu promo work neglects to mention that each of us are really part of a “test pilot” project. Because Ubuntu development is largely pulled from Debian testing, it is basically like rolling down a hill with no breaks. Chances are you will be fine, but should you need to stop or do something that is not involving screaming down a hill without any breaks, things might get a little sticky. Ubuntu is bleeding edge Linux. Not stable, not cutting edge - it is bleeding edge, which means it is full of unknowns.
So does this make Ubuntu bad or unworthy of testing? Not at all. But I do wish Canonical would be more forthcoming as many Windows users trust that these releases are totally bullet proof. This is definitely not the case. With all of this said, Ubuntu is a tremendously fun desktop for those who realize what could happen and in some cases, will happen when things are upgraded or updated. With patience, it can save you a fortune in new hardware and lots of time as well. Unfortunately, it does not start off this way for new users.
Looking for stable?
If you want stable, cutting edge (not bleeding) and a desktop from people who generally watch Ubuntu make it mistakes first, I have three suggestions for you in no particular order of importance.
- Freespire- Why? Four words - because I said so. It is stable to a fault and while issues had take longer to be remedied due to a slower release cycle, for many people, they find having updates not hosing their system to be a good thing. I have begun passing on my own suggestions to them directly and if you have ever asked me a Linux related question off list, you know that my methods generally work well. When the next release of Freespire comes out, you will see one thing missing from it that was a show-stopper in Ubuntu. That and you are not left trying to explain the finer points of US IP law to your grandma when you install the OS on her PC. All of the restricted codecs are legit (again, US law) and this means it is much easier to distribute without seeing codec warnings when installing restricted codecs on Ubuntu. Either that or just get them for Ubuntu legally. While the patents claimed by Microsoft against Linux have never been proven, those with regard to distribution of some codecs have. The alternative is using Free Codecs such as Ogg Vorbis or Theora.
- Linux Mint- Wait, is this not just re-branded Ubuntu? Well, it may have started off that way. But today, it branched off of Ubuntu 7.04 code and then took a strong right into their own development. You get new kernels, new packages and new improvements with each release. Very stable, very easy to use. If you tried it a few months ago, check again, it is very different.
- PCLinuxOS- Based on Mandriva (Mandrake), this distro is stable, logical and simple to use. While it is not my first choice, for desktop users it is one of the first I point to people when they had a bad experience with Ubuntu. You will like the install and the control panel after the install. It is fast to load and fun to use.
- Windows XP- If you have existing hardware, do not have a lot of patience and are not interested in changing the way you do things, I would suggest Windows XP. With SP2, it is stable and should you adequately protect you machine with a strong security suite, along with keeping clone of the hard disk, will serve you well for many years. Stable, easy to use and compatibility is never an issue.
- Windows Vista- Cannot really recommend Vista for notebooks without first making sure you have a hardwire connection to first update the latest patches. After that, wireless will work just fine for you. While most legacy software will work just fine with compatibility mode, some issues do come up. Best suited for new pre-loaded PCs from my own experience.
- OS X- Gorgeous, easy to use and despite not feeling like Windows, provides a stable experience that balances compatibility. For people looking to move away from Windows, yet not feeling good about trying out Linux on their own, just get a Mac. Tons of software and you will find both MS Office along with freely available Neo Office available for this platform.
Enough Of The Dell Bashing
Despite my own meltdown over a frustrating mishap with Dell’s chosen shipping agency, Dell provides the services they promise - a PC built to your specs. Those looking to buy a PC for bargain basement prices who then have the audacity to expect semi-local reps to answer the phone instead of someone who happens to be offshore is living in a land of make-believe. As I discovered recently, and I am a dummy for not realizing this earlier, you get what you pay for. So let’s see how the local support pans out before exclaiming that it is something to be scoffed at.
When I read articles like this, I have to object as the razor thin margins on selling full PCs may make a lot of money in bulk, but seeing Dell trying to correct a customer service problem only to be booed for it makes me angry. Dell has ticked me off in the past, yet the same time, they have made many others into happy customers.
I may disagree with the way they handle things, but I will never hold the desire to charge for US based customer support. Linux companies have been doing this for years, so why are we getting all twitchy when seeing the same level of support for Windows users?
In the end, we must remember the following:
- You have the right to not use the additional service.
- You have the right not to use a local tech for assistance, perhaps at a better rate.
- And you have the right to vote with your dollars and stop whining. Speaking for myself, I was getting nowhere complaining about my past Dell experience, so I voted with my dollars and spent MORE and ended up with a better match for my own needs elsewhere.
I would encourage anyone to voice their distaste with any customer service experience that is specific and went badly. But to do so about something that has not even happened yet, is just plain silly. I say give Dell a break on this one. Don’t like it, buy elsewhere. That is the beauty of a free market.
With the exception of Apple, I have never had a good call-in experience from a super-large (US based) PC manufacturer. So if the Dell move potentially changes this, I applaud their effort.
Ballmer, Do You Actually Read The Comments Out There?
Biting my tongue as hard as I can, I am unable to believe the following statement.
“XP will hit an end-of-life. We have announced one. If customer feedback varies, we can always wake up smarter, but right now, we have a plan for end-of-life for new XP shipments“
Steve Ballmer stated clear as day that he is waiting for customer feedback on keeping XP. Seriously, he is kidding, right? While there are certainly plenty of people who have found the migration to Vista to be just fine, without too many major hurdles, there are countless articles, forum posts, emails and even signs in peoples windows indicating that they want XP as an alternative!
Now, outside of it being a major support hassle, I fail to see what irritating people even further serves in the long run? But even still, when you see companies like Dell using “We will still have XP after the deadline” as a marketing pitch, I would be willing to bet there may be something to this keeping the now dated OS around as an option for consumers who simply prefer something less “glossy”.
This not an anti-Vista or Microsoft rant. Rather, this is a point that I firmly believe is being missed by Microsoft. A large number of your own users have spoken out loud and clear - keep XP around until another option is available. Ballmer himself has finally admitted that things have been “a work in progress” with Vista, while others have already rolled back to their older OS anyway. So how about it, should Microsoft simply say too bad or instead, consider the will of their customers? You decide!
OLPC Changes Face
This was a long time coming. As neat as the OLPC project was in the beginning, it was due for a change as it was simply not meeting the needs as initially thought. And while the idea of Windows XP might not be my first choice, it is a darn sight better than the “sugar” distribution of Linux I have tested out myself in the past. Sugar for XP, is even more hair brained as the UI is still flawed.
At the end of the day, I honestly do not have all of the answers that best suit the future of this project. While I believe that taking a Linux route would be more economical in the long run, if Microsoft is willing to make Windows XP available, awesome, go for it. Just make darn sure that some of the security features provided in Vista are available in these XP installations as they will otherwise, be food for XP ready malware. A special, stripped down Vista may have made more sense. But this is just my thinking realizing that we really do not need more newbies with XP downloading everything in sight.
Am I wrong? Is XP, with its benefits and flaws, really the best choice from a security standpoint for developing nations? Hit the comments, you be the judge.
Spam My Calendar, Please
Have to say, I honestly did not see this one coming. We are always hearing about how spammers are generally first to market on just about everything. Well it seems there is quite a bit of truth to this as you can see here.
As we might expect, this was bound to happen using technology like Google calendar. Seriously, if not there, it would have happened elsewhere. MySpace and Facebook have pretty much been done to death, which is partly why I am putting less and less faith into them these days ever taking the reigns as their own platform.
So what do you think? Can spam ruin various means of communication such as public calendars, email and perhaps, even OPML feeds? Hit the comments, you be the judge.
Eco-Friendly Dell
It is no secret that I have been hard on Dell in the past, both for my own personal experiences along with some of their business decisions. But this time, I think they might be onto something with their up and coming eco-friendly PCs. Hardly a new concept, with one exception. Dell is using bio-friendly cases, along with low-impact hardware.
Now again, Zonbu amongst a host of others have also found ways of making a low impact PC viable, however I must say, going with bamboo is definitely a new one in my book.
So what do you think? Did Dell make a smooth choice in working to offer Bamboo PCs in the near future or is this just a move to grab at the unusual? You decide.
Craigslist Brought It On Itself?
I actually found a comment whereas the submitter mentioned that eBay is going to “eat Craigslist from the inside out.” After checking into this latest news about Craigslist being sued by eBay, I frankly believe that Craigslist quite possibly brought it upon itself… or did it?
Unlike the myth that Microsoft still owns Apple shares, which, back when they were outstanding, were non-voting shares only to be sold off a few years ago, eBay actually has a very real stake in Craigslist. Surprised? Well before outwardly blaming Craigslist for allowing this to happen, consider this.
“Mr. Newmark and the Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster said in separate messages posted on the Web that they never imagined a stake in Craigslist ending up in the hands of a publicly-traded company. Still, the former Craigslist executive made it clear to the company that he intended to sell his shares and began approaching other parties, including eBay. “
So who is really telling the truth? If it was me, I think I am going to lean with the non-publicly traded, undervalued company run out of a large house. Why? Read closely…
“eBay’s motivation could also partly be defensive, allowing it to keep a stake in Craigslist out of a competitor’s hands and giving it the chance to acquire the remainder of Craigslist should the company’s founders decide to sell, according to a person familiar with the matter.“
But this comment is dated as of 2004 - a lot has changed since then, including a better understanding why so many are seeking to do business with Craigslist - it’s generally free to use and would not really recoup the other 75% of investment. Another possibility is that it might simply be cheaper to sue the company silly later on…
Today’s eBay is full of honest sellers and crooks alike. The same can certainly be said for Craigslist. But because one of these companies encourages face-to-face sales, over that of having a product shipped to you, it seems that Craigslist stands to be a better avenue for many sellers and buyers looking not to be ripped off through the mail.
Is Craigslist in real trouble here? It is entirely too early to tell for sure. One thing is for sure, eBay is hiding something and the winner will be the one with the best legal team.
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