Xechorizo updated 18 products

Xechorizo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:57:59 -0500

1. updated Google - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"
agreed: "Ubiquitous search creates a market for SEO which in turn leads to link spam, fake blogs, and other annoying behavior"
agreed: "If Google goes evil, we're all screwed"
disagreed: "Supports illegal sponsored advertising such as child pornography"
disagreed: "Googol is spelled wrong"
agreed: "Not evil, in general"
agreed: "Continually coming out with free web apps and services"
agreed: "Excellent search. Fast, clean, simple"
agreed: "Free, as in free beer. Or free cake"

2. updated Dogpile - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over Dogpile

3. updated Ask.com - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over Ask.com

4. updated altavista - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over altavista

5. updated metacrawler - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over metacrawler

6. updated Lycos - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over Lycos

7. updated Yahoo - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over Yahoo

8. updated Windows Live - February 18, 2009 at 8:57 pm

chose Google over Windows Live

9. updated Eve Online - February 18, 2009 at 8:55 pm

new pro/con: Legal to purchase in-game timecodes and sell for in-game currency
new pro/con: Runs on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
new pro/con: Skill training eliminates level grinding
agreed: "HUGE learning curve, even for the MMO familiar"
disagreed: "Fixed experience system can be frustrating for beginers"
agreed: "Pay by month system"
disagreed: "Can thieves in low sec are a nuisance and turnoff for new players"
disagreed: "Takes too much time to play"
agreed: "Unsharded world, all players are on the same 'server'"
agreed: "Epic in proportion; nearly limitless ways to play"
agreed: "Daily maintenance = more regular playtime"
agreed: "Decent graphics"

10. updated T-Mobile G1 - February 18, 2009 at 8:52 pm

tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"
new pro/con: MicroSD expansion up to 8GB, includes 1GB
new pro/con: WiFi capability
new pro/con: Slide screen prone to breakage
new pro/con: Includes adapter for 3.5mm headphone jack
agreed: "good support for modern video and audio formats"
agreed: "Small form factor, similar to iPhone "
agreed: "First phone to run Google Android platform "
agreed: "Most apps are free, and don't require approval before being posted to marketplace "
agreed: "Dedicated full QWERTY keyboard "
agreed: "User-replaceable battery"
agreed: "Sync with Google calendar "
agreed: "Large touch-screen "
agreed: "Integrated GPS including Google StreetView "
agreed: "3G network access "
disagreed: "No quality control for third party software."
disagreed: "Tinny speaker and no headphone jack make it unusable as a digital media player."
disagreed: "Tiny hard to type keyboard."
agreed: "Touch screen is old style, not multitouch"
agreed: "No camera flash"
agreed: "No video recording"
disagreed: "bulky design"
agreed: "No built-in video player; requires download from app store "
agreed: "Heavier than iPhone "
agreed: "Only available on T-mobile with limited 3G network coverage "
disagreed: "Web server does not support streaming media"
agreed: "Inconsistent user interface - physical buttons, on screen menus, popup menus "
agreed: "No desktop sync application"
agreed: "No headphone jack"

11. updated BlackBerry Bold - February 18, 2009 at 8:52 pm

chose T-Mobile G1 over BlackBerry Bold

12. updated BlackBerry Storm - February 18, 2009 at 8:52 pm

chose T-Mobile G1 over BlackBerry Storm

13. updated Apple iPhone 3G - February 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

chose T-Mobile G1 over Apple iPhone 3G

14. updated Palm Pre - February 18, 2009 at 8:51 pm

chose T-Mobile G1 over Palm Pre

15. updated Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 - February 18, 2009 at 8:46 pm

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

16. updated Plantronics Gamecom 777 - February 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm

chose Logitech G35 over Plantronics Gamecom 777

17. updated Psyko Audio Labs Psyko 5.1 - February 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm

chose Logitech G35 over Psyko Audio Labs Psyko 5.1

18. updated Logitech G35 - February 18, 2009 at 8:44 pm

agreed: "interchangeable pads make it easy to get the best possible fit"
agreed: "doesn't require a user to have a sound card (just a USB port)"
agreed: "quality construction"
agreed: "Uses Dolby Headphone instead of extra drivers making for lighter weight less bulky surround headphones."
agreed: "unidirectional, noise canceling microphone make it easy to communicate in game - even in loud environments"
disagreed: "annoying voice morphing ability"

Xechorizo updated 4 products

Xechorizo — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:35:55 -0400

1. updated Firefox - April 28, 2008 at 7:35 pm

disagreed: "Page loading can be significantly faster than IE, especially when using speed-enhancing plugins."
agreed: "Fewer security exploits directed at Firefox vs. IE"
disagreed: "Memory usage and load time are significantly slower than IE."
agreed: "Websites designed with proprietary IE/Active X code may not render correctly"

2. updated Nintendo Wii - April 28, 2008 at 7:34 pm

chose Nintendo Wii over Sony Playstation 3
agreed: "NES & SNES through Virtual Console (retro games)"
agreed: "Very few reported defects (as opposed to thousands of dead 360s, and many PS3s)"
agreed: "Built in Wi-Fi connection"
agreed: "Integrated Web browser with Flash support"
agreed: "Backwards compatible with Gamecube games"
agreed: "Console can be played by anyone from any age bracket"
disagreed: "Cheaper than competing systems."
agreed: "Controller is innovative and allows for new game types"
agreed: "Allows exercise while playing."
disagreed: "Novelty of Wiimote wears off quickly"
disagreed: "the people on Wii are cute, but i wish they had the graphics of xbox games"
disagreed: "Graphics are last-gen."
agreed: "No built in ethernet port"
disagreed: "Games that are not built specifically for Wiimote are awkward."
agreed: "Less powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3"
agreed: "Tough to find in stores"
agreed: "No HD resolution (480p maximum)"
agreed: "Cool Wiimote accessories (steering wheel, tennis racket, etc.)"
tapped as "love it"

3. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 - April 28, 2008 at 7:34 pm

chose Microsoft Xbox 360 over Nintendo Wii

4. updated Audacity - April 28, 2008 at 7:32 pm

tapped as "have it"
agreed: "Commercial programs have better features for more advanced functionality"

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