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simplistic updated Microsoft Windows 7

simplistic — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:38:36 -0500

November 1, 2009 at 7:38 am

disagreed: "Still have to install programs "
disagreed: "Random Program Shut-downs. No reason given from error messages"
disagreed: "Sucks"
disagreed: "Is made by microsoft"
disagreed: "Slower and less compatible than XP."
disagreed: "Being able to use all of the new features requires high-end hardware."
disagreed: "still not full 64 bit support/ few 64 bit programs available"
disagreed: "driver support same as vista - poor support, no legacy availability for older hardware"
disagreed: "Expensive service pack to Vista that should have been released free."
agreed: "still #1 targeted os for viruses/trojans/phishers"
agreed: "Seriously overpriced"
agreed: "This is what Vista should have been, and we will get to pay for an 'upgrade'"
agreed: "Aero visual style improved over Vista"
agreed: "Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks"
agreed: "Better looking interface than Vista & XP"
agreed: "Abilioty to virtualise applications in XP environment (including interface)"
agreed: "All features are installed from the get-go, so you don't have to always "install" a new service when you want it "
agreed: "Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help"
agreed: "Better compatibility than Vista"
agreed: "Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)"
agreed: "Improved support for wireless networking "
agreed: "More secure than XP & Vista"
agreed: "Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)"
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"
agreed: "Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer "
agreed: "Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista "

simplistic commented on Apple Macbook 5th Gen

simplistic — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:48:43 -0400

October 15, 2009 at 3:48 pm

"Magsafe adapter only lasted a year before it started to warp. The cord had burn marks on it...$80 to replace"

simplistic updated 8 products

simplistic — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:05:48 -0400

1. updated Sega Dreamcast - May 3, 2009 at 1:05 am

agreed: "Excellent graphics well ahead of its time"
agreed: "Built-in 4-player support"
agreed: "Built-in 4-player support"
agreed: "A wealth of homebrew software is available"
agreed: "Can play burned games without a modchip"

2. updated Sony Playstation - May 3, 2009 at 1:05 am

tapped as "have it"

3. updated Sony Playstation 3 - May 3, 2009 at 1:03 am

agreed: "Has a built-in Blu-ray and DVD player"
tapped as "want it"

4. updated Nintendo 64 - May 3, 2009 at 1:02 am

agreed: "Somewhat awkward controller layout; your hands can't access all buttons at once"
agreed: "Cartridge games have limited storage capacity"
agreed: "has the classic games like mario and DK"
agreed: "Cartridge games mean no need to wait for loading"
tapped as "have it"

5. updated Wii Fit - May 3, 2009 at 1:00 am

tapped as "love it"
agreed: "You can't input other biometric data that you've attained on your own (% body fat for example)"
agreed: "Uses BMI to determine fitness age but doesn't account for different body structures and muscle mass"
agreed: "Adds a channel so you can do the BMI and body test without the DVD in."
agreed: "Keeps great records that you can refer to easily, making it easy to do mostly strength one day, aerobics the next."
agreed: "Effective in-game personal trainer"
agreed: "Encourages people to live an active lifestyle"
agreed: "Helps you use the proper form with animations, tips, and feedback based on the Balance Board"
agreed: "Measures BMI"
agreed: "Makes exercise fun"
agreed: "Tracks your fitness progress with "Wii Fitness Age""
agreed: "Integrates Mii characters into gameplay"
agreed: "Innovative pressure sensitive gamepad"
tapped as "have it"

6. updated Apple Mac OS X - May 3, 2009 at 12:26 am

tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

7. updated Logitech Harmony 890 - May 3, 2009 at 12:25 am

tapped as "want it"

8. updated Philips Prestigo SRT9320 - May 3, 2009 at 12:14 am

tapped as "want it"

simplistic updated 2 products

simplistic — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:33:14 -0400

1. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 - April 26, 2009 at 5:33 am

disagreed: "Still uses a tray."
disagreed: "Currently no HDMI compatibility"
disagreed: "Chunky design when compared to the other consoles."
disagreed: "The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games."
disagreed: "Avatars are pretty lame "
agreed: "No Blu ray player / drive"
agreed: "No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player."
agreed: "Games can be expensive ($60)"
agreed: "Slow to fix and return broken consoles"
agreed: "Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep"
agreed: "Overheating issues."
agreed: "Very loud fans and disk drive"
agreed: "Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)"
agreed: "Frequently breaks down, forcing you to wait three weeks for repairs. Sony sends you a new console in three days if something happens to your PS3."
agreed: "Sleek look."
agreed: "NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient "
agreed: "Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great "
agreed: "New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it "
agreed: "Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade"
agreed: "Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound."
agreed: "Large selection of games"
agreed: "PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)"
agreed: "Broad selection of titles."
agreed: "Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!"
tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"

2. updated Nintendo Wii - April 26, 2009 at 5:27 am

disagreed: "Cant be used as a media centre"
agreed: "Cant be used as a media centre"
agreed: "Able to connect with Nintendo DS on certain games"
agreed: "NES & SNES through Virtual Console (retro games)"
agreed: "Allows exercise while playing."
agreed: "Very few reported defects (as opposed to thousands of dead 360s, and many PS3s)"
agreed: "Ability to Download classic games in Virtual Console"
agreed: "Games that are not built specifically for Wiimote are awkward."
agreed: "Graphics are last-gen."
agreed: "No HD resolution (480p maximum)"
agreed: "Tough to find in stores"
agreed: "Integrated Web browser with Flash support"
agreed: "Built in Wi-Fi connection"
agreed: "Backwards compatible with Gamecube games"