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ark_v2 updated 4 products

ark_v2 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:29:47 -0500

1. updated Microsoft Zune 80 - November 4, 2009 at 12:29 am

disagreed: "No touchscreen"
agreed: "No support for Ogg Vorbis and other open formats."
agreed: "Zune Pass, unlimited song for 15 dollars a month and more"

2. updated iTunes - November 4, 2009 at 12:29 am

disagreed: "Annoying reminders pop-up to upgrade all the time"

3. updated Microsoft Windows 7 - November 4, 2009 at 12:21 am

agreed: "Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes"
agreed: "Better support for widescreen monitors"
agreed: "Improved usability than Vista & xp"
disagreed: "Aero visual style improved over Vista"
agreed: "Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks"
agreed: "Enhanced Tablet Support"
agreed: "Better looking interface than Vista & XP"
agreed: "Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition"
disagreed: "still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers"
disagreed: "Seriously overpriced"
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

4. updated Google Chrome - November 4, 2009 at 12:20 am

agreed: "Ported onto linux--name changed to Chromium--which is just as fast and responsive as the windows client"
agreed: "different themes available"
agreed: "getting faster"
disagreed: "Installation is a little weird "
disagreed: "not avaliable on Linux"
disagreed: "No addons yet "
disagreed: "Privacy concerns over usage tracking"
disagreed: "lots of themes are hideous"
disagreed: "Security Flaws prevalent"
disagreed: "Window placement is wonky with Win-split revolution "
disagreed: "unfinished "
agreed: "Extremely fast web-browsing "

ark_v2 updated 2 products

ark_v2 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:56:13 -0400

1. updated iTunes - October 26, 2009 at 11:56 pm

agreed: "The manual file managment is jerky and repeats tracks on devices."
new pro/con: The manual file managment is jerky and repeats tracks on devices.
agreed: "No options to add codecs for other media formats. (like flac and ape)"
agreed: "built to promote a proprietary online music store"
agreed: "oversimplified, few options for power users"
agreed: "Links break if network media go down"
agreed: "part of a closed system - intended to keep users locked to Apple hardware (iPod), software and media outlets"
agreed: "not at all modular, cannot expand usability or remove unused components"
agreed: "Cover flow is very CPU / GPU intensive "
agreed: "No native support for Linux "
agreed: "Annoying reminders pop-up to upgrade all the time"
agreed: "Annoying reminders pop-up to upgrade all the time"
agreed: "High startup time on Windows"
agreed: "Slows down Windows"
agreed: "Installs many services and bloatware"
agreed: "The Genius-part to get custom playlists of similar music"
disagreed: "Excellent internet radio support. "
disagreed: "Built-in backup function allows cross-platform backups of media library to optical media."
agreed: "Tight integration with iTunes store makes buying music a snap "
disagreed: "Easy to stream music to other computers running iTunes as well as other devices"
agreed: "Excellent podcast, download and streaming support "
agreed: "Supports incremental backup - only tracks that have been added since last backup are saved, so uses less disk space."
agreed: "Auto-import album artwork."
agreed: "Built-in encoder allows you to convert files into AAC, MP3, AIFF or WAV formats"
agreed: "Auto-tag MP3 rips on import."
disagreed: "Manages media files automatically OR allows user to manage them manually."
agreed: "Easy to access music on other computers on home network"
agreed: "Entire iTunes store catalog is now available in DRM-free format"
agreed: "Available for both Mac and Windows"
agreed: "Excellent support for podcasts, mostly free podcast subscriptions. "
agreed: "Clean, slick, easy to use interface."
disagreed: "Easy-to-use synching with iPod device"
tapped as "have it"

2. updated Zune Player - October 26, 2009 at 11:50 pm

tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"
new pro/con: Consumes a lot of resources, even when lowering graphics quality
new pro/con: Lots of eye-candy
agreed: "Manage the Zune"
new pro/con: More stable than older releases
new pro/con: Smooth operation
agreed: "Only on Windows"
agreed: "works fairly well on older/slower hardware"
agreed: "now includes an app category in the store"
agreed: "'smart DJ mix' intelligently creates playlists, includes downloadable music from the store"
agreed: "Zune Pass music subscribers can stream and listen to music over the web"
agreed: "similar to the Zune interface itself"
agreed: "Stream to Xbox 360"
agreed: "Has a store to buy music and rent movies"
agreed: "Simple to use"

ark_v2 updated Logitech mm22

ark_v2 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:35:22 -0400

October 6, 2009 at 2:35 pm

new pro/con: Volume controls are not so easy to use
new pro/con: Fingerprint magnet
new pro/con: Won't fill a medium-sized room with sound
new pro/con: Come with a handy carrying case
new pro/con: Can run both on batteries or AC
new pro/con: Foldable design
new pro/con: Really clean sound
new pro/con: Good mids and highs for size
tapped as "have it"

ark_v2 updated 2 products

ark_v2 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:50:04 -0400

1. updated Audio Technica ATH-EM7 GM - August 9, 2009 at 1:50 pm

new pro/con: Handy travel pouch included
new pro/con: They leak A LOT
new pro/con: Fair price (as of lately)
new pro/con: Bass can be heard, but can't be felt
new pro/con: Small and lightweight
new pro/con: Highs and mids shine more than in some full-size phones
new pro/con: Ridiculously comfortable
new pro/con: High quality construction
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"
untapped as "love it"
tapped as "love it"

2. updated Audio Technica ATH-EM9r - August 9, 2009 at 1:41 pm

new pro/con: Very expensive
new pro/con: More bass than last model, but still not enough