cstroie updated Microsoft Windows 7

cstroie — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:32:56 -0400

May 11, 2010 at 7:32 am

disagreed: "Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware."
disagreed: "Idiot Linux Fanboys complain that it's still Microsoft."
disagreed: "EPIC FAIL"
disagreed: "Really slow compared to Linux or Windows XP"
disagreed: "Requires more RAM than XP"
disagreed: "Expensive service pack to Vista that should have been released free."
disagreed: "Start-menu search doesn't work perfectly, will bring up the install exe instead of the installed exe"
disagreed: "OS comes in 64 bit OR 32 bit version. If you buy one version, you are stuck with it."
disagreed: "many annoying security warnings and popups with default setup"
disagreed: "Still has issues dealing with sleep/hibernate modes"
disagreed: "difficult to upgrade from XP"
disagreed: "Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition"
disagreed: "Display switch software doesn't work ok. Confuses my CRT Monitor with my Projector. No config options avaiable."

cstroie updated Dell Inspiron 1525

cstroie — Tue, 11 May 2010 06:31:02 -0400

May 11, 2010 at 6:31 am

agreed: "HDMI output"
agreed: "1440x900 resolution on a 15.4" screen"
agreed: "highly customizable"
agreed: "Long battery life"
agreed: "With the occasional Dell Coupon codes, it's rather affordable."
disagreed: "It is not a MAC"
disagreed: "fairly expensive considering what you get"
disagreed: "Intel GMA X3100 - worst of the worst"
disagreed: "1280x800 resolution on a 15.4" screen"
disagreed: "Low speaker volume"
disagreed: "it's a Dell"

cstroie updated 3 products

cstroie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:20:37 -0400

1. updated Apple iPhone 3G - October 21, 2009 at 6:20 am

new pro/con: Poor support from Apple in the event on harware breaks.
new pro/con: WiFi chip crashes on some models with firmware upgrade.
disagreed: "Slow at finding WiFi networks"
disagreed: "Poor on screen keyboard"
disagreed: "Automatically opens web links from home screen in new Safari tab, so you end up with 8 tabs (the max allowed) open all the time"
disagreed: "Requires development of apps using C-Objective, rather than the more popular Java"
disagreed: "Weak WiFi antenna"
disagreed: "Even though it's an awesome Internet device, it sucks as an actual phone "
disagreed: "Speaker sounds horrible"
disagreed: "Very short USB/power cord included "
disagreed: "cannot pick up reception/signal even in areas where you know you should get reception/signal"
disagreed: "No Instant Messaging notifications"
disagreed: "No background running apps"
disagreed: "External speaker is mono only. Should be stereo."
disagreed: "Unresponsive touch screen if it gets greasy..and it gets greasy"
disagreed: "Limited to one exchange server account to be setup"
disagreed: "Filing of emails is clunky - need search / typeahead capability."
disagreed: "not largest screen on phone a htc touch hd(blackstone) has a 3.8 inch screen, iphone has 3.5 inch screen"
disagreed: "the screen shatters very easily, and the design of it offer no protection against falls and breakage"
disagreed: "Can't use speakerphone when checking voicemail"
disagreed: "Poor search (no email search or web page text search)"
disagreed: "Can't invite other people to meetings (MS Exchange appointments)"
disagreed: "Touchscreen doesn't work well when it's too cold"
disagreed: "Japanese iPhone not adapted for Japanese cell phone market"
disagreed: "No voice dialing."
disagreed: "Can't file or delete emails on a plane or when you are out of signal coverage."
disagreed: "Prone to locking up and crashing when using Safari"
disagreed: "Cannot shuffle between apps"
disagreed: "Scratches easily"
disagreed: "No front-facing camera lens for video chat"
disagreed: "No MMS capabilities"
disagreed: "Very quiet speakerphone"
disagreed: "No map-caching for the default maps application, so if you don't have a strong signal, you get slow performance or a blank map"
disagreed: "No improvement in storage"
disagreed: "No built-in tethering solution for Internet sharing with a laptop"
disagreed: "No text selection or copy/paste functionality."
disagreed: "Turn by turn directions in Google Maps app isn't fully flushed out"
disagreed: "Hitting back button in Safari forces the page to reload which is slow"
disagreed: "When switching applications from within another application (ie. sending an email while on map), it doesn't return you to your original app"
disagreed: "Map driving directions are text only (no audio)"
agreed: "Camera didn't get improved"
agreed: "Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)"
agreed: "Battery life is disappointing when using 3G"
agreed: "Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare""
disagreed: "Affordable (depending on service plan)"
disagreed: "Tethering available with OS3.0 or above"
disagreed: "MMS available in OS 3.0 or above"
agreed: "Viable Gameing Platform"
disagreed: "MMS capabilities (added in 3.0)"
agreed: "Cars now feature a digital iPod connector for crystal-clear digital interfacing"
agreed: "Integrated (via Google app) voice search is great."
disagreed: "Push synchronisation via me.com"
disagreed: "Easily email and post photos to Facebook directly from the phone "
agreed: "text selection, cut, copy and paste functionality (added in 3.0)"
agreed: "Quality controlled third party applications"
agreed: "Largest screen on a phone"
disagreed: "YouTube"
agreed: "Desktop synchronisation with both MacOS X and Windows "
agreed: "Excellent free development tools and documentation."
agreed: "Operating system years ahead of competitors."
agreed: "Purchasing of music and apps right on the phone"
agreed: "Slimmer contour than previous generation"
agreed: "Very responsive touchscreen"
agreed: "WiFi"
agreed: "Real time 3D graphic rendering"
agreed: "Very vibrant developer community"
agreed: "Still has the best web browser on a cell phone"
agreed: "Intuitive interface"
agreed: "Good selection of free apps available"
agreed: "High speed 3G"
agreed: "GPS Support"

2. updated Dell Vostro 1500 - October 21, 2009 at 6:07 am

new pro/con: Solid build
new pro/con: Great performance for the price
agreed: "Good no frills gaming laptop for less than gaming branded laptops with same specs."

3. updated Google - October 21, 2009 at 6:05 am

tapped as "have it"

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cstroie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:08:07 -0400

October 21, 2009 at 6:08 am

"True, great line."

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