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Omar commented on Google Chrome OS

Omar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:22 -0500

Thursday, 4:18 PM

"I've tried light-weight 'cloud' computing before with the initial Eee Xandros operating system, and then tried Ubuntu... ultimately went back to XP. It felt like coming home. I'm not saying that Windows is the be-all and end-all, but between Windows and OSX I don't really see what Chrome OS offers. And I'm saying this as a HUGE fan of the Chrome browser. 1. Speed - do people REALLY care if their computer boots up in 7 seconds versus 30? Considering people have their computer on for hours at a time, utility is marginal. Though in those rare cases where you just want to check something quickly it's useful. 2. Security - with Windows 7, Linux and OSX I don't feel like modern operating systems have much of a security issue. At this point in time the biggest security threats are fishing scams through e-mail, twitter and Facebook. Nothing to do with the OS. 3. Cost - it is free. I think most people don't really consider the cost of an OS as it's "hidden" when they buy a new computer. Which is obviously why Google is going to have computer partners. As it currently stands, and how I understand the OS making it entirely web/cloud based is too much. Sure most of the time we use our browsers for productivity and such, and I'm a very heavy user of cloud apps. However, when you want to do basic things like watch a movie... you need a local media player. It looks like they have a local photoviewer, but I haven't seen a native video player yet. In general they're going to need to solve the media issue, which may be likely. I mean Netbooks are about the Internet, productivity, and media. Internet is obviously covered. To cover the other two they're going to need offline versions of Google Docs, and an offline version of a media player. And then there's things like sharing files etc... By the end of 2010 which is their scheduled launch date, you're going to be able to get extremely powerful netbooks for under $300 that come with Windows 7 and work absolutely great. If Apple comes out with a low-cost netbook that'll be sweet as well. I just don't know why anyone would limit themselves so fundamentally from an application perspective, just to gain some slight performance (maybe)."

Omar updated Google Chrome OS

Omar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:58 -0500

Thursday, 2:35 PM

agreed: "very fast to boot"
agreed: "Optimized OS for netbooks"
agreed: "Open source"
agreed: "requires a connection to the internet for use of any application, access to any document"
agreed: "requires specific reference hardware - will be pre-installed on Google approved hardware only"
agreed: "web-based applications and focus on netbooks means it probably won't be a very powerful OS, not comparable or likely to eventually replace others (Windows, OSX, Linux etc...)"

Omar worked on the article Black Friday 2009 (2 edits)

Omar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:55 -0500

Wednesday, 6:35 PM

Omar updated 4 products

Omar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:04 -0500

1. updated Spidersapien - Tuesday, 12:57 PM

added a related product: Homersapien
added a related product: Wow Wee Robosapien
added a competitor: Wow Wee Robosapien
added a competitor: Homersapien
added a competitor: Wow Wee Robosapien
added a competitor: Homersapien
edited the description
agreed: "Spiderman isn't much of a burper, farter or roarer"
agreed: "does not actually shoot webbing when web slinging"
agreed: "not much of an upgrade over the Robosapien - simply a paintjob and some phrases / programed movements"
agreed: "limited edition cross-promotional item"
agreed: "controlled wirelessly with included remote control"
agreed: "comes with a large vocabulary of spiderman phrases"
agreed: "67 functions - dance, throw, grab, walk, etc..."

2. updated Homersapien - Tuesday, 12:38 PM

deleted Spidersapien as competitor

3. updated Wow Wee Robosapien - Tuesday, 12:38 PM

deleted Spidersapien as competitor

4. updated Apple iPhone 2G - Tuesday, 12:26 PM

untapped as "love it"
untapped as "want it"

Omar worked on the article Spidersapien videos (2 edits)

Omar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:51:28 -0500

Tuesday, 12:51 PM

reverted the article

Omar updated 2 products

Omar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:00:57 -0500

1. updated HP Envy 15 - Sunday, 9:00 PM

tapped as "love it"
new pro/con: very solid construction
new pro/con: extremely flexible touchpad with a lot of different gestures
new pro/con: poor battery life, even with the battery slice

2. updated Modern Warfare 2 - Sunday, 8:58 PM

new pro/con: extremely fast and responsive menus
new pro/con: story doesn't make that much sense and isn't explained very well
new pro/con: short single player campaign (can be easily beat under 6 horus)
new pro/con: bigger, more varied maps
new pro/con: tons of action going on with very little slowdown
new pro/con: highly detailed character models
new pro/con: lighting engine looks very realistic
tapped as "love it"

Omar commented on Modern Warfare 2

Omar — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:58:20 -0500

Sunday, 8:58 PM

"I've been playing COD:MW2 this past weekend, and I have to say its absolutely phenomenal. It's even crazier than the first. Overall the game is essentially a collection of crazy moments and set pieces that are crazier and more "oh no they didn't" than the last. I have to say though that above and beyond the controversial scenes the fundamental game is actually very well constructed. They mix up what you're doing particularly well, and there's so much going on that it really fills - almost overwhelmingly - the senses. Something that Call of Duty games do well is make it feel like you're part of a larger conflict. Modern Warfare 2 is better and worse than other COD games depending on the level. The levels where you're Ramirez are friggin sweet with the amount of action that's going on and is even more intense than previous COD games. Whereas the Taskforce 141 counter-terrorist levels are more tactical and almost feel like a Rainbow Six game. It really is a showpiece for where modern games are heading, and it exceeded my expectations immensely. Multiplayer has progressed over the predecessor, but not by as much. Of course it doesn't really need to because COD multiplayer is one of the most popular multiplayer games ever. I can't think of any FPS fan that wouldn't derive some enjoyment out of the title and get their money's worth. And if you have no interest in FPS titles at all, I still think it's worth it to play the single-player just to experience the ride."

Omar worked on the article Footer

Omar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:31:57 -0500

November 13, 2009 at 6:31 pm

"added reference to api"

Omar updated Microsoft Windows 7

Omar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:22:11 -0500

November 11, 2009 at 7:22 pm

agreed: "Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment available only on Professional and Ultimate edition"
disagreed: "Idiot Linux Fanboys complain that it's still Microsoft."
agreed: "still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers"
agreed: "Seriously overpriced"
disagreed: "This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'"
agreed: "Much faster than XP and Vista"
agreed: "Much faster login times"
agreed: "Improved task bar with larger icons for ease of use, especially if you have bad eyesight"
agreed: "Much faster bootup times"
agreed: "Extremely stable"
agreed: "Much more drivers are built in for newer and older hardware, requires less driver downloads to setup your machine"
agreed: "Better support for widescreen monitors"
agreed: "Calculator includes built-in programmer & statistics mode, plus MPG, mortgage & car payment modes"
agreed: "Aero visual style improved over Vista"
agreed: "Improved usability than Vista & xp"
agreed: "Better looking interface than Vista & XP"
agreed: "Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)"
agreed: "Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)"
agreed: "Better compatibility than Vista"
agreed: "More secure than XP & Vista"
agreed: "Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)"
agreed: "Better supported 64-bit architecture"
agreed: "Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done"

Omar updated HP Envy 15

Omar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:45 -0500

November 11, 2009 at 5:51 pm

new pro/con: HDMI output only, need a special adapter to connect it to many monitors
new pro/con: very nice packaging

Omar updated HP Envy 15

Omar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:08:11 -0500

November 11, 2009 at 3:08 pm

new pro/con: default auto-dimming settings are far too aggressive and become distracting

Omar updated 3 products

Omar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:05:25 -0500

1. updated Project Natal - November 11, 2009 at 2:05 pm

tapped as "want it"

2. updated Modern Warfare 2 - November 11, 2009 at 2:05 pm

untapped as "want_it"
tapped as "have it"

3. updated HP Envy 15 - November 11, 2009 at 2:02 pm

new pro/con: beats the Macbook Pro in value for the dollar (in Canada by far)
tapped as "have it"

Omar updated Motorola Droid (Sholes)

Omar — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:28:08 -0500

November 10, 2009 at 1:28 pm

chose Motorola Droid (Sholes) over HTC Hero
chose Motorola Droid (Sholes) over Nokia N97
chose Motorola Droid (Sholes) over Sony Ericsson Satio (Idou)
chose Apple iPhone 3GS over Motorola Droid (Sholes)
chose Motorola Droid (Sholes) over Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (X3, Rachael)

Omar updated 2 products

Omar — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:23:00 -0500

1. updated Assassin's Creed - November 9, 2009 at 5:23 pm

added a related product: Assassin's Creed 2

2. updated Modern Warfare 2 - November 9, 2009 at 5:20 pm

tapped as "want it"
new pro/con: movie-level music and cinematic presentation
new pro/con: veteran difficulty is insanely hard
new pro/con: single player still has infinitely respawning enemies
new pro/con: new killstreak rewards makes getting dominated that much worse
new pro/con: deathstreak abilities offer more balance when you're getting dominated
agreed: "many aspects of the game - including graphics - are merely tweaked, with no major imporvments"
agreed: "maximum number of online players is 9v9 (on PC)"
agreed: "no dedicated servers for the PC version - will be controlled by the developers"
new pro/con: a ridiculous amount of people playing so there will always be people to play against
agreed: "new Special Ops single / co-op missions"
agreed: "well balanced multiplayer"
agreed: "top notch graphics and sound design"
agreed: "great single player storyline and gameplay - continuous variety and intense pacing much like the first game"
agreed: "secondary weapons don't have to be a pistol"
agreed: "available on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and PC"
new pro/con: new killstreak rewards are awesome
new pro/con: tons of multiplayer unlockable perks

Omar updated Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare

Omar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:16:55 -0500

November 6, 2009 at 12:16 pm

added a related product: Modern Warfare 2

Omar updated Motorola Droid (Sholes) found Erik's review helpful

Omar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:11 -0500

November 6, 2009 at 10:38 am