wtrtwnguy updated 2 products

wtrtwnguy — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:48:21 -0500

1. updated Apple iPhone - December 4, 2007 at 11:48 pm

new pro/con: Memory not expandable - no memory cards

2. updated Apple iPod Touch - December 4, 2007 at 11:46 pm

agreed: "Can't copy files to device for offline viewing (e.g. PDFs)."
agreed: "No USB mass storage mode (disk mode) so it can't be used to move data around."
agreed: "Limited codec support"
agreed: "Small capacities - 8GB or 16GB"

wtrtwnguy updated 3 products

wtrtwnguy — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:33:49 -0500

1. updated Apple iPod Nano - December 3, 2007 at 11:33 pm

new pro/con: Battery still not user replaceable.

2. updated Apple iPod Nano 4GB - December 3, 2007 at 11:32 pm

agreed: "Dead batteries happened often"

3. updated Microsoft Zune 30 - December 3, 2007 at 10:56 pm

agreed: "WiFi can't be used to stream, sync, or download content"
agreed: "Not backwards compatible with WMA-DRM9 audio"

wtrtwnguy updated 20 products

wtrtwnguy — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:08:31 -0500

1. updated Apple iPod Classic - December 2, 2007 at 2:08 am

disagreed: "Not enough changed compared to previous models"
agreed: "Great price for an 80GB media player - $249"
agreed: "Great battery life"
agreed: "Limited file support - no Ogg Vorbis"
new pro/con: Sharp edge around the aluminum front panel

2. updated Nokia N95 - December 2, 2007 at 2:04 am

chose Nokia N95 over HTC Touch
chose Nokia N95 over Apple iPhone
disagreed: "No support for 3G networks"

3. updated Apple iPhone - December 2, 2007 at 2:03 am

agreed: "Restricted to iTunes"
agreed: "Hard to use digital keyboard"
agreed: "Not open to third party application development"
agreed: "No GPS support"
agreed: "Not 3G yet"
agreed: "Expensive."
agreed: "A lot of smart and convenient features that make the overall device very polished"
agreed: "Great web browser for such a small device"
agreed: "Great interface to look on music library."
agreed: "screen with high dpi which is easier on the eyes"
agreed: "Two-finger interface to resize images "
agreed: "Innovative touchscreen gesturing UI"
new pro/con: Available from one service provider only
new pro/con: Cannot replace battery - soldered to the motherboard

4. updated Sony Playstation Portable - December 2, 2007 at 2:00 am

new pro/con: Replaceable battery
new pro/con: Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
new pro/con: Buttons start to wear out after about a year
new pro/con: No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
disagreed: "Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader."

5. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 - December 2, 2007 at 1:55 am

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: "limited backwards compatibility"
agreed: "Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep"
agreed: "Games can be expensive ($60)"
agreed: "Slow to fix and return broken consoles"
agreed: "The Core System is a ripoff."
agreed: "Overheating issues."
agreed: "Very loud fans and disk drive"
agreed: "Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)"

6. updated Nintendo Wii - December 2, 2007 at 1:52 am

disagreed: "The speaker on the the Wii Remote is a monospeaker and produces low-qualitiy sound."
agreed: "Virtual console games are too expensive ($5-12 each)"
disagreed: "Virtual Console games do not support online multiplayer"
agreed: "No HD resolution (480p maximum)"

7. updated Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate - December 2, 2007 at 1:49 am

chose Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate over Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
chose Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate over Mac OS X Leopard
new pro/con: Lacking innovation - old XP with a new look
new pro/con: Slower than WinXP

8. updated Linux - December 2, 2007 at 1:48 am

chose Linux over Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate

9. updated Microsoft Windows XP - December 2, 2007 at 1:48 am

chose Microsoft Windows XP over Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
added a competitor: Microsoft Windows Vista Business

10. updated Windows Internet Explorer - December 2, 2007 at 1:45 am

chose Windows Internet Explorer over Safari
new pro/con: Clunky toolbar

11. updated Opera - December 2, 2007 at 1:45 am

chose Opera over Windows Internet Explorer

12. updated Firefox - December 2, 2007 at 1:45 am

chose Firefox over Windows Internet Explorer
agreed: "Firefox V2 crashes semi-regularly and uses a lot of computing resources"
disagreed: "Memory usage and load time are significantly slower than IE."
agreed: "Websites designed with proprietary IE/Active X code may not render correctly"
agreed: "Tabbed browsing"
agreed: "After a crash can "Restore session" which reopens all tabs"
agreed: "Fewer security exploits directed at Firefox vs. IE"
agreed: "Open-source project"
agreed: "Extensive functional add-ons (extensions) and plug-ins"

13. updated Microsoft Zune 8 - December 2, 2007 at 1:39 am

chose Microsoft Zune 8 over SanDisk Sansa View

14. updated SanDisk Sansa View - December 2, 2007 at 1:39 am

chose SanDisk Sansa View over iriver clix gen 2
chose SanDisk Sansa View over Cowon iAudio 7
chose SanDisk Sansa View over Archos 405
chose SanDisk Sansa View over Apple iPod Nano
chose SanDisk Sansa View over Apple iPod Touch
disagreed: "No tailored accessories market, just universal stuff"
agreed: "Large screen size without being bulky"
agreed: "MicroSD/SDHC expansion slot"
agreed: "Great GB/$ ratio"
new pro/con: No drivers needed - drag & drop supported

15. updated Creative Zen - December 2, 2007 at 1:36 am

new pro/con: Great audio quality
chose Creative Zen over Microsoft Zune 8
chose Creative Zen over SanDisk Sansa View
chose Creative Zen over Apple iPod Nano
chose Creative Zen over Apple iPod Touch
added a competitor: Microsoft Zune 8
added a competitor: Apple iPod Nano
added a competitor: SanDisk Sansa View

16. updated Creative Zen Stone - December 2, 2007 at 1:33 am

agreed: "cheap"

17. updated Apple iPod Shuffle - December 2, 2007 at 1:33 am

disagreed: "Inexpensive"
agreed: "Can't be used as a thumb drive"
agreed: "No display"
agreed: "Expensive compared to products with similar features"

18. updated Apple iPod Nano - December 2, 2007 at 1:28 am

disagreed: "Good capacity and features for the price"
agreed: "The backside is very easily scratched."
agreed: "More expensive than competitors with similar features"
agreed: "Chubby form factor looks lame"

19. updated Microsoft Zune 80 - December 2, 2007 at 1:20 am

chose Microsoft Zune 80 over Apple iPod Touch

20. updated Apple iPod Touch - December 2, 2007 at 1:19 am

new pro/con: Overpriced

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December 2, 2007 at 1:19 am

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