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It can be used as a verb to noun to indicate the... 696 Views / 4 Replies  
It can be used as a verb to noun to indicate the duping of a track or as a dupe of a track.

Nice going. It is always great <read sarcasm> when someone personally attacks another member because...
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 14, 2012 at 06:08 AM, in Mac News
Perhaps so, but if I were his age (he's younger... 644 Views / 7 Replies  
Perhaps so, but if I were his age (he's younger than me) and was a multii-multi-millionaire I wouldn't waste another day working. I would travel, see the world, do volunteer work, enjoy life and stop...
Posted by lamewing, on Nov 2, 2012 at 08:50 PM, in Mac News
I'd like to see them give it cellular data in the... 1,288 Views / 6 Replies  
I'd like to see them give it cellular data in the same way that the iPad has cellular data - i.e. no voice. I use only an iPad data plan for my mobile needs, saving a tonne of cash by not having an...
Posted by lamewing, on Oct 25, 2012 at 06:26 AM, in Mac News
So Apple rips somebody off and tries to get away... 413 Views / 7 Replies  
So Apple rips somebody off and tries to get away with it and only when threatened with legal action do they pay.
Why couldn't Apple have asked up front instead of stealing someone else's design?...
Posted by lamewing, on Oct 12, 2012 at 07:32 AM, in Tech News
You are an absolute idiot with a SINGLE post.... 499 Views / 5 Replies  
You are an absolute idiot with a SINGLE post. iFixit has been around for a while now and has helped thousands of people with with repairs. Go crawl back under the rock you came from.
Posted by lamewing, on Oct 11, 2012 at 04:55 PM, in Tech News
Most small cameras exhibit this behavior at some... 1,266 Views / 9 Replies  
Most small cameras exhibit this behavior at some time? I have NEVER had a phone do this do, nor have I had a camera product this "effect". TOTAL BS Apple, total BS.

Just turn the phone away from...
Posted by lamewing, on Oct 7, 2012 at 02:53 PM, in Mac News
Like the 4 inch screen on the iPhone 5 is so much... 1,646 Views / 17 Replies  
Like the 4 inch screen on the iPhone 5 is so much better. Anybody who believes the BS that Apple is stating about the 4 inch screen fitting the hand and able to be controlled easily with one hand is...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 13, 2012 at 07:30 AM, in Tech News
Uhm... Your friends don't care if their Samsung... 2,755 Views / 23 Replies  
Uhm... Your friends don't care if their Samsung phones are copycats, and they didn't purchase iPhones.

Didn't you just prove Apple suffered harm?

All of this "Apple is stifling innovation" Is...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 4, 2012 at 08:53 AM, in Tech News
Yet another example of jerk punditry from you... 2,755 Views / 23 Replies  
Yet another example of jerk punditry from you two. Apple's future is bright, they are firing on all cylinders, and aren't anywhere near the end of their growth. And the only way competitors can keep...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 4, 2012 at 08:43 AM, in Tech News
I see within 5 years Apple will again be a... 2,755 Views / 23 Replies  
I see within 5 years Apple will again be a has-been company or, at best, barely keeping up with the status quo while their competition out innovates and outmaneuvers them. The sad part is that Apple...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 1, 2012 at 12:41 PM, in Tech News
"...Apple claims it is suffering and will suffer... 2,755 Views / 23 Replies  
"...Apple claims it is suffering and will suffer irreparable harm from Samsung's violation of eight utility patents..."

REALLY? is it suffering IRREPARABLE harm? The only harm Apple is suffering...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 1, 2012 at 12:39 PM, in Tech News
Nice tangent, but that doesn't change the problem... 1,824 Views / 15 Replies  
Nice tangent, but that doesn't change the problem in Apple's stores regarding the generally poor customer service . The long waits and sales people that lack basic knowledge of the products the sell....
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 28, 2012 at 07:00 AM, in Mac News
What exactly would be banned? Apple lost... 1,952 Views / 17 Replies  
What exactly would be banned? Apple lost regarding the trade and dress between the iPad and Tab and the devices that were considered to be infringing (phone wise) are mostly legacy devices. The new...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 26, 2012 at 07:43 PM, in Tech News
You don't have to be a dick about it. 767 Views / 5 Replies  
You don't have to be a dick about it.
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 21, 2012 at 09:57 AM, in Mac News
It isn't like Google has a choice with Apple... 801 Views / 13 Replies  
It isn't like Google has a choice with Apple litigating all over the globe. People support Apple for defending its patents....Google must do the same.
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 19, 2012 at 06:48 AM, in Tech News
It's in the contract. AT&T could axe the plan... 2,049 Views / 18 Replies  
It's in the contract. AT&T could axe the plan tomorrow, but they would have to cancel EVERY grandfathered contract as well. That means there would be a ton of angry AT&T customers who are not longer...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 19, 2012 at 06:46 AM, in Tech News
Wow are you people delusional. Just last week we... 806 Views / 4 Replies  
Wow are you people delusional. Just last week we learned Apple wanted from Samsung $30 in licensing fees PER DEVICE over stuff that they mostly had ZERO patents over. The arrogance of Apple.

Let's...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 15, 2012 at 01:59 PM, in Tech News
@hayesk @NewsPoster The answer to both your... 301 Views / 3 Replies  
@hayesk @NewsPoster

The answer to both your questions was clearly stated in the article. She wants them to meet one more time because unlike, the previous meeting, both sides now see the evidence...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 15, 2012 at 01:53 PM, in Tech News
I NEVER stated that "EVERY iPhone since the 3G... 1,132 Views / 24 Replies  
I NEVER stated that "EVERY iPhone since the 3G has been disappointing"

Just because something sells well doesn't mean it isn't disappointing. Apple fans are going to buy an iPhone first and...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 14, 2012 at 06:11 AM, in Tech News
Apple in trouble? 1,132 Views / 24 Replies  
That video from Diamond seems pretty damning to me. He even used the term Multi-touch. I guess we have to wonder if Apple's reality distortion field with affect the jurors or not.

I simply don't...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 14, 2012 at 04:58 AM, in Tech News
Agreed. What are the actual numbers? I still... 1,532 Views / 5 Replies  
Agreed. What are the actual numbers? I still cannot comprehend someone walking out of a Best Buy with a box with SAMSUNG printed on it believing they bought an iPad. If they do not know that Apple is...
Posted by lamewing, on Aug 7, 2012 at 09:38 AM, in Mac News
Another year of basically the same design...sigh.... 884 Views / 3 Replies  
Another year of basically the same design...sigh. I didn't upgrade my iPhone 4 since the 4S was such a minor upgrade and now it looks like the iPhone 5 (or whatever it will be called) will basically...
Posted by lamewing, on Jul 30, 2012 at 09:30 PM, in Tech News
Agreed. Apple is simply trying to take advantage... 454 Views / 6 Replies  
Agreed. Apple is simply trying to take advantage of the patents that they shouldn't have been given in the first place. Unified Search? Really? Didn't Google Desktop allow for a unified search years...
Posted by lamewing, on Jul 12, 2012 at 05:21 AM, in Tech News
True. but why would someone buy an 3G iPad and... 1,752 Views / 14 Replies  
True. but why would someone buy an 3G iPad and then dump the sim card? Most folks will be using it in their own country so it seems like an irrational move to sell the sim card after paying an extra...
Posted by lamewing, on Mar 22, 2010 at 08:56 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
If you want mine.... 1,593 Views / 18 Replies  
I have a near new condition 1.5 month old 32GB Touch and Griffin leather case if you are interested. PM me. I have bought a nano and simply don't use the touch. I originally bought it for the apps...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:28 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
The true iPod killer 22,073 Views / 87 Replies  
I find is interesting to see so much fanboyism here. Supposed iPod killer here, there, everywhere. The simple fact is that there is only going to be one iPod killer and that is Apple's hubris. I may...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:23 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I have learned my lesson regarding ordering ... 545 Views / 4 Replies  
Okay,
I learned my lesson. DON'T order a new product from Apple the day they are announced. I did. I ordered a 16GB purple Nano thinking I would save some time avoiding the drive to the Apple...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2008 at 01:09 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
/sigh When all else fails it is nice to know... 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
/sigh When all else fails it is nice to know folks can rely on sandbox politics.
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 17, 2008 at 12:52 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I am surprised to hear that Hebrew isn't... 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
I am surprised to hear that Hebrew isn't supported. That is a real drag. Are there any other languages the Touch/Phone won't support? I have used the Touch and was impressed that I could actually...
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 05:17 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
I am aware of what the website is. I have been a... 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
I am aware of what the website is. I have been a member since 2004 (mostly lurk) . I have also been using Apple computers since my first Apple IIe and IIc. I even use Linux sometimes (not often) I...
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 05:11 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Uh huh. Because they wanted to get into the... 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
Uh huh. Because they wanted to get into the business they are in a "me too" fashion. Then is Apple doing a "me too" for putting out a HDD-based DAP after Creative did in early 2000? The Creative...
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 05:06 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Macs have been intel-based for 2 years now. 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
Macs have been intel-based for 2 years now.
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 16, 2008 at 04:56 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
A long (er short) journey from iPod to Zune to iPod 1,040 Views / 13 Replies  
Hello.

I have a little story to tell. I have used iPods (and other DAPs) on and off since my first 1st Gen iPod. When the Zune first came out I tried it. The hardware appealed to me in a clunky...
Posted by lamewing, on Apr 15, 2008 at 05:55 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What would be the point? Well, say you are not in... 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
What would be the point? Well, say you are not in a wifi enabled area. It happens or the wifi spot is encrypted. Also, if you use the viral concept (without RIAA/Zune limitations) then each person...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2007 at 11:35 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
OR you can act in a civil manner. I bet a dollar... 1,291 Views / 23 Replies  
OR you can act in a civil manner. I bet a dollar to donuts that you wouldn't respond to a stranger in person the way you did here.

It was hardly a "lame question". Consider that there are folks...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2007 at 10:51 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Did you read my earlier posts? I mentioned giving... 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
Did you read my earlier posts? I mentioned giving a longer period of time for folks to check out a song or to follow the iTunes store model and allow a 30 second "teaser" to be sent to other...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2007 at 12:49 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What is with the bad attitude and rudeness. Kiss... 1,291 Views / 23 Replies  
What is with the bad attitude and rudeness. Kiss your mother with that mouth?
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 16, 2007 at 12:47 AM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Time to jab sticks in my eyes... 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
I cannot believe I have to respond to so many of these posts that are just not clearly thought out.

Come on guy. I didn't say to use the idea in the exact same manner, with the same limitations,...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 15, 2007 at 10:08 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
The name is silly, I agree. The limitations... 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
The name is silly, I agree.

The limitations to listening is not so "dumb", in that it allows another person to listen to your music, but they still need to buy it for themselves. I would prefer a...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 15, 2007 at 10:05 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What the???? 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
So you would rather carry a splitter to listen to some other person's songs than use a technique that is a little to Zune-like? Why not take the Microsoft idea and improve upon it??? Okay, how about...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 15, 2007 at 10:01 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
What is hard to understand? 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
You meet another ipod user...you trade some songs. If you like them, you then either buy them on iTunes, locally, or just delete the file if you don't like it.

I guess you "younger folk" just...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 14, 2007 at 10:18 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
yea it is working. Even better I have access to... 1,408 Views / 15 Replies  
yea it is working. Even better I have access to the iTunes japan store since I have an account there as well as the us store. I am starting to feel a bit more love for this iPod
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 14, 2007 at 07:10 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
iTouch may be going back 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
I like the device. Nice of Beast Buy to sell it early...and Apple too it seems.

Having said that, I may take my back for an iPod Classic 160GB. Crazy,yes, but I am just not feeling the love like...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 14, 2007 at 06:32 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
Just got my Touch at Best Buy 19,938 Views / 266 Replies  
Hey,
Cancel those preorders for iPod touch. If you get to Best Buy early enough you can get one without having to wait until Sept. 28th. At least two of our local stores in Dallas/Fort Worth...
Posted by lamewing, on Sep 14, 2007 at 02:34 PM, in iPhone, iPad & iPod
This is incorrect. The Zune can work as a hard... 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
This is incorrect. The Zune can work as a hard drive, but unfortunately you have to do a registry tweak to gain the ability.

The same mentality that keeps iTunes's songs locked with DRM is also...
Posted by lamewing, on Jan 29, 2007 at 09:26 AM, in MacNN Lounge
okee dokey:hmm: 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
okee dokey:hmm:
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 20, 2006 at 06:50 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Jim, Sound reproduction is a messy business,... 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
Jim,
Sound reproduction is a messy business, and either people love the iPod sound or hate it. The only problem I have with the iPod sound comes from its rather flat, neutral sound and more...
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 20, 2006 at 06:40 PM, in MacNN Lounge
Ouch a Dufus huh. Hmmm, so what term should I... 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
Ouch a Dufus huh. Hmmm, so what term should I use? Digital Audio Player seems too work for me, but hey I can live with being called a dufus by a 14 year old punk.

How is the DRM restrictive? Are...
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 20, 2006 at 06:13 PM, in MacNN Lounge
You are 100% right about the Zune marketplace... 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
You are 100% right about the Zune marketplace being in the need of improvement....MUCH improvement. It really does stink, but at least it gives better support for indie bands. It is too bad I listen...
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 20, 2006 at 06:03 PM, in MacNN Lounge
I don't need to rationalize my purchase of... 12,191 Views / 242 Replies  
I don't need to rationalize my purchase of anything, thank you. I also still use a HiMD recorder and a Cowon A2 PMP. Do you feel I am rationalizing those purchases too. Did I have to rationalize...
Posted by lamewing, on Dec 20, 2006 at 05:56 PM, in MacNN Lounge
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