Comment Whatsapp for smartphones (Score 1) 262
http://www.whatsapp.com/. Does text, pix, maps, video over a data connection, and folks just need to know your mobile number.
Comment Re:My Results (Score 1) 163
My android phone (HTC desire/2.2) scores 2427. If this benchmark is to be believed, my phone is better than your quadcore machine for browsing JS heavy sites if you're using IE8.
Comment Re:1232 on my iPhone 4 (Score 1) 163
On a HTC Desire/Android 2.2 froyo, it scores 2427 (144/1/1627).
Browser is detected as Safari (as expected, since the default is webkit based).
Browser is detected as Safari (as expected, since the default is webkit based).
Swiss Bank Has 43-Page Dress Code 212
Tasha26 writes "The HR of Swiss bank UBS AG came up with an innovative 43-page document (French) to establish fashion 'dos' and 'don'ts' in their retail branches. Among the rules are such things as: 'neither sex should allow their underwear to appear,' perhaps Dilbert was a bit ahead of them on that. The document also mentions smells and 'avoid garlic and onion-based dishes.'"
Unreal Tournament 3 For Linux Is Officially Dead 190
ndogg writes "There is no longer any uncertainty surrounding the release of Unreal Tournament 3 for Linux. It's official: the port is now dead. No reasons were given, but no one should be waiting for it anymore, if anyone still was."
Racy Danish Tabloid May Sue Apple For App Rejection 319
the_arrow writes "In Denmark the tabloid newspaper Ekstra Bladet usually have scantily clad ladies on page 9. When making an iPad application, Apple of course rejected it because of that. However, Ekstra Bladet is not happy with that, and many sites report that Ekstra Bladet is thinking about taking Apple to European court for 'unfair censorship and anti-competitive behaviour.'"
'Hulu For Magazines' Relies On Users' Data 41
Toe, The writes "In an interesting twist on the free/closed mobile platform debate, Apple's closed platform appears to be at least nominally on the free side when it comes to magazine distribution. Magazines have always relied on the demographics of their subscribers to sell ad space to companies who would want to reach that demographic. This apparently has been a sticking point between publishers and Apple, because the latter is unwilling to allow its tools to expose the vast wealth of data that can be tapped from a modern mobile device connected to a purchasing account. For that reason, the so-called 'Hulu for Magazines,' Next Issue Media, will only be available on Android. Still unanswered: do people even want digital magazines?"
Old Apple 1 Up For Auction, Expected To Go For $160,000+ 156
vanstinator was one of several readers to point out that Christie's is holding an auction for one of the original Apple 1 machines, complete with a manual, the original shipping box, and the letter from Steve Jobs to the owner. The invoice says the computer was purchased on December 7th, 1976, with an Apple cassette interface card, for a total price of $741.66. The auction house expects it to sell for over $160,000.
Heroic Engineer Crashes Own Vehicle To Save a Life 486
scottbomb sends in this feel-good story of an engineer-hero, calling it "one of the coolest stories I've read in a long time." "A manager of Boeing's F22 fighter-jet program, Innes dodged the truck, then looked back to see that the driver was slumped over the wheel. He knew a busy intersection was just ahead, and he had to act fast. Without consulting the passengers in his minivan — 'there was no time to take a vote' — Innes kicked into engineer mode. 'Basic physics: If I could get in front of him and let him hit me, the delta difference in speed would just be a few miles an hour, and we could slow down together,' Innes explained."
Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition 102
gadgetking writes "When I first saw this I thought it was a joke — the Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition. Seriously? I mean I like my COD first person shooter game as much as the next nerd but this really shows how mainstream video games have become. From the article: 'The Jeep brand today announced it has been named exclusive automotive partner by Activision for Call of Duty: Black Ops, and that they're making a COD Jeep. Hitting show floors next month, this limited-edition Jeep Wrangler will be available for a MSRP of $30,625 for the two-door model and $33,500 for the four-door. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: Black Ops Edition comes standard with "aggressive 32-inch tires, unique military style and Call of Duty graphics."'"
Comment Re:transferring Window license? (Score 1) 606
I work at a small OEM, and what you say resonates strongly...well, except for the part where OEM=crap...we use Intel desktopboards exclusively and they're rock solid almost to a fault (we probably get replacement cycles of 4-5 years, with the old boxes being repurposed with linux/bsd). That said, NBD is std on most business class PCs and is included in the price anyway. What you get with that is a body with fingers that comes to the cust's location and swaps hardware until it works. If you build it yourself, that's you and a few hired help (you do have a few on standby all the time right?)...so what does that cost?
There is a reason not to re-invent the wheel. If quality is your main concern, you should not be even looking at Dell/Acer/Lenovo etc for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Find a vendor that can do the quality you need, at a cost far lower than yours. And take the flak if they can't deliver on it.
There is a reason not to re-invent the wheel. If quality is your main concern, you should not be even looking at Dell/Acer/Lenovo etc for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Find a vendor that can do the quality you need, at a cost far lower than yours. And take the flak if they can't deliver on it.
Comment Re:transferring Window license? (Score 1) 606
You're preaching to the choir pal. In fact, I wonder how the hell the OP got a quote for usd1k/PC, unless it's a full set with office & win7 pro. OEM margins for bog standard PCs are *not* 40% (to use your costing of usd580/pc), Fellas like Dell will be happy to make 5% on a volume deal, and they'd have to factor in NBD or 8x5x4 support. Plus they need to keep spares for the duration of the warranty. Either someone's math is off, or there's some additional pieces to the puzzle.
Linux To Take Over Microsoft In Enterprises 237
shougyin writes "For years, Linux has enjoyed much of its success as a replacement for Unix. Companies turned to Linux to replace Unix servers, or for new deployments within a Unix-heavy environment. Linux is still king there, but it's starting to encroach on Microsoft as well. Big companies are planning overwhelmingly (76.4%) to add more Linux servers in the next year, and less than half (41.2%) of the companies are planning to add Windows servers in the next year. Even more interesting, nearly half (43.6%) are actively planning to decrease use of Windows servers in the next year."
Comment Re:transferring Window license? (Score 1) 606
Mod parent up. Any VL purchase for OS upgrade, requires a base OS be present (any Home ver at minimum, except for EDU sector, where Starter Ed. is permissible). So, why bother with VL you ask, when you might as well purchase the OS in OEM licensing. Well, you do get benefits with software assurance, and better pricing for VL+base (as opposed to just going with higher specd base OS). Plus, you don't need to worry about missing CDs.
Huge Shocker — 3D TVs Not Selling 535
itwbennett writes "It comes as no surprise to the vast majority of us who haven't rushed out to buy a 3D TV, but according to a DisplaySearch report consumers aren't doing their part to make 2010 the year of 3D TV, says blogger Peter Smith. And the stats are even worse than Smith imagined they'd be: 'DisplaySearch estimates that 3.2 million 3D TVs will be shipped in 2010. Note, that's shipped, not sold. 3.2 million equates to 2% of all flat panel displays shipped (as far as I can ascertain, that's worldwide shipments). So yeah, there are not many 3D TVs being shipped this year. But wait, that's not the end of the bad news. In Western Europe (the only region where they offered this data point) sales of 3D glasses are less than 1 per 3D set sold. In other words, a lot of Western Europeans who buy a TV with 3D capability don't even bother to buy the glasses to use that feature.'"
