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hawks22gk updated iTunes

hawks22gk — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:49:51 -0400

April 24, 2009 at 4:49 pm

agreed: "Entire iTunes store catalog is now available in DRM-free format"
agreed: "Supports incremental backup - only tracks that have been added since last backup are saved, so uses less disk space."
agreed: "Built-in backup function allows cross-platform backups of media library to optical media."
agreed: "Auto-import album artwork."
agreed: "Auto-tag MP3 rips on import."
agreed: "Manages media files automatically OR allows user to manage them manually."
agreed: "Links break if network media go down"
agreed: "not at all modular, cannot expand usability or remove unused components"
disagreed: "part of a closed system - intended to keep users locked to Apple hardware (iPod), software and media outlets"
agreed: "Annoying reminders pop-up to upgrade all the time"
agreed: "Cover flow is very CPU / GPU intensive "
agreed: "Excellent support for podcasts, mostly free podcast subscriptions. "
agreed: "Clean, slick, easy to use interface."
agreed: "Excellent internet radio support. "

hawks22gk — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:14:49 -0400

1. updated Apple iPod Touch - April 6, 2009 at 4:14 pm

2. updated Cowon S9 Curve - April 6, 2009 at 4:12 pm

3. updated Apple iPod Shuffle - April 6, 2009 at 4:09 pm

disagreed: "so small it can be easily lost"
agreed: "more expensive than last generation"
agreed: "device is now unusable without proprietary headphones with in-line controls"
agreed: "easier to use in-line controls"
disagreed: "easier to use in-line controls"
agreed: "easier to use in-line controls"
agreed: "black/gunmetal color is pretty nice "
agreed: "extremely durable "
agreed: "VoiceOver talking feature lets you know what you are listening to"
agreed: "very light "
agreed: "even smaller than previous generation"
agreed: "double the capacity of the last generation model"

4. updated Apple iPod Nano 3rd Gen - April 6, 2009 at 4:08 pm

disagreed: "Chubby form factor looks lame"
disagreed: "screen freezes"
disagreed: "Overpriced and overrated - the Sandisk 8gig is head & shoulders above the 3rd gen nano. Does more for less outlay, accepts generic recharger (the iPod needs a dedicated Apple charger) and generic cases. Easier to download CDs from Windows Media Player. A great con job by Apple"
disagreed: "The "manual" is a joke"
agreed: "More expensive than competitors with similar features"
agreed: "The backside is very easily scratched."
agreed: "Battery still not user replaceable."
agreed: "long battery life"
agreed: "good gui"
agreed: "Good capacity and features for the price"
agreed: "Feels just right in your hand."
agreed: "Now plays video with a high quality screen"
agreed: "Ridiculously thin"

5. updated Apple Mac Pro - April 6, 2009 at 4:05 pm

disagreed: "Noisy startup - fan for video card is loud for a few seconds when booting."
agreed: "No bluetooth"
agreed: "No wi-fi"
agreed: "expensive "
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"
agreed: "Quiet while running."
agreed: "Fast, fast, fast! Quad core up to 3Ghz"

6. updated Aerobie Pro Ring - April 6, 2009 at 4:03 pm

7. updated SumoSac Sultan - April 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm

8. updated Mac OS X Leopard - April 6, 2009 at 4:01 pm

9. updated Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen - April 6, 2009 at 3:23 pm

10. updated Apple iMac (2007-2008) - April 6, 2009 at 3:22 pm

hawks22gk — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:00:45 -0500

1. updated Wii Fit - December 30, 2008 at 12:00 pm

agreed: "Uses BMI to determine fitness age but doesn't account for different body structures and muscle mass"
agreed: "Can only track four people's fitness ages."
disagreed: "May label children as "obese""
agreed: "Inexpensive, only $69.99 with Wii Balance Board"
agreed: "Measures BMI"
agreed: "Makes exercise fun"
agreed: "Encourages people to live an active lifestyle"
agreed: "Tracks your fitness progress with "Wii Fitness Age""
agreed: "Integrates Mii characters into gameplay"
agreed: "Innovative pressure sensitive gamepad"

2. updated Nintendo Wii - December 30, 2008 at 11:59 am

tapped as "want it"
agreed: "Controller is innovative and allows for new game types"
agreed: "Runs very quiet. No loud fans."
agreed: "Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket"
agreed: "Cheaper than competing systems."
agreed: "Built in Wi-Fi connection"
agreed: "Ability to Download classic games in Virtual Console"
agreed: "Very few reported defects (as opposed to thousands of dead 360s, and many PS3s)"
agreed: "Allows exercise while playing."
agreed: "NES & SNES through Virtual Console (retro games)"
agreed: "Parents can monitor what and how much their children are playing."
disagreed: "Cool Wiimote accessories (steering wheel, tennis racket, etc.)"
agreed: "the people on Wii are cute, but i wish they had the graphics of xbox games"
disagreed: "Wiimote wrist strap not as strong as it should be. (may have been fixed in newer shipments due to bad press)"
disagreed: "The only good games are made by Nintendo"