07.01.11

Of Competing and Copying.

Posted in Apple, Media, News, Resources, Tech at 3:15 pm by very

Back in the Eighties there were Metallica and Megadeth. The two bands were perceived to be competing with each other. Dave Mustaine, the founder of Megadeth was a former Metallica member who also wrote majority of “Kill ‘Em All”. After being kicked out of Metallica, Mustaine formed Megadeth as a competing band. Megadeth’s first record “Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good” sounds nothing like “Kill ‘Em All”.

Samsung might be wanting everyone to think that they are competing with Apple. Unfortunately in the eye of many, Samsung does copy Apple.

06.19.11

Game of the day: Jump To Conclusion, Apple Edition.

Posted in Apple, iPhone, Media, News, Rants, Tech at 4:08 am by 37prime

Once upon a time Apple filed a patent on infrared system for the iPhone that might receive commands to disable video recording on the device. Then people starts panicking and protesting Apple; on their blogs.

Pardon the profanities.

Seriously, calm the fuck down! It is a fucking patent filing.

Should RIAA and MPAA wanted this technology to be built into the phones, the patent holder can just say no.

In addition to that I would be really happy to be able to watch bands like Bad Religion and Slayer live without having 100 people right in front of me raising their phone videotaping the stage.

Go ahead, jump to your conclusion and stop buying/using any Apple products right now.

 

05.23.11

Abandon your Macs, Ed Bott says Malware on Mac OS X is on the rise.

Posted in Announcements, Apple, Mac OS X, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Security, Tech, Troubleshooting at 4:45 pm by very

Just like Michael Moore on the Republican. Just like Rush Limbaugh on the Democrats. Just Like Glen Beck on the Liberals. That’s what Ed Bott on Apple. Take what Bott says with a boulder of salt.

This is from today:

04.21.11

Please do panic and abandon Apple.

Posted in Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Security, Tech, Troubleshooting at 3:20 pm by 37prime

Since everyone on the Internet is saying that Apple is definitely tracking your iOS movement, then it must be true. To make matter worse, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) and Representative Ed Markey (D-MA) have sent queries to Steve Jobs about this issue. Adding insults to the injuries, thousands if not infinite numbers of bloggers are busy wearing out their “C” and “V” keys reposting the story over and over again. Apple must be the bad guy, right?

What are you waiting for, its time to abandon Apple. Throw away your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Buy only Android/Windows Phone 7/webOS/Blackberry/etc. that is non Apple devices. Please do panic now.

In related news, Google captured your password while taking pictures of your house. Please do panic!

Please do panic!

I need to take classes in sarcasm.

04.19.11

Is it cool to hate Apple, again?

Posted in Apple, Media, News, Resources, Tech at 3:47 am by 37prime

So Apple is suing Samsung alleging that Samsung is copying Apple’s iOS devices. As usual, there are a lot of “internet people” cursing at Apple.

Apple this, Apple that!

I wonder if it is cool to hate Apple, again.

Has anyone forgot that Microsoft is asserting that Linux is infringing on their patents? Sure, it was way back in 2007. Microsoft is now gunning for a linux-based mobile OS known as Android. That’s a much bigger problem. Then again, right now it is not cool to hate Microsoft.

01.08.11

CES 2011: The thrill is gone already.

Posted in Media, News, Resources, Tech at 6:39 am by very

CES is still going on today and I’m somewhat bored already. Why?

  • There are not enough dancing from the press events and the keynotes.
  • There are not enough the same thing that we might or might not see this year.
  • There are not enough the “We might build this in mass quantity and actually sell it some day” products.
  • There are not enough of the 3D displays that still far from being good.
  • There are not enough tablet computing devices.

I’m optimistic that better product will emerge after CES 2011 ended. Afterall, we still have 51 weeks for new exciting products that people can actually get.

12.22.10

Microsoft shipped 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices, so they say.

Posted in iPhone, Media, Microsoft, Music, Resources, Tech at 4:16 am by very

Many news outlet reported (e.g. 1 and 2) that Microsoft claimed that they shipped 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices in its first 6 weeks.

For those who are fans of Microsoft’s:

“That’s amazing. It took Apple 74 days to sell 1 million iPhones. Forget about the first official Android phone. Suck on that Apple!”

For those who are critics of Microsoft’s:

“Apple sold 1.7 million iPhone 4 in its first three days. Google activates around 300,000 Android phones each day recently. What’s the big deal?”

If you are not Paul Thurrott, then you would point out:

From Microsoft’s own story:

Another is phone manufacturer sales – phones being bought and stocked by mobile operators and retailers on their way to customers. We are pleased that phone manufacturers sold over 1.5 million phones in the first six weeks, which helps build customer momentum and retail presence.

What does that mean? It means Microsoft has 1.5 million of Windows Phone 7 devices (saying “Windows Phone 7 phone” is really awkward) on consignment. They are not necessarily sold to end users yet.

Definitions of “Consignment” from:

I would buy an unlocked Windows Phone 7 phone as long as it does not cost as much as the original iPhone and Nexus One. Did I mentioned that I bought the original iPhone and Nexus One unlocked? I would also buy an unlocked Palm Pre 2 if I don’t have to pay full price. I am refraining myself from buying Nexus S for now until an AT&T version is released.

 

11.06.10

Heading out to meet with Carlos Alazraqui and Sean Corvelle.

Posted in Announcements, Comedy, Entertainment, Media, Movies, News, Resources, TV at 6:29 pm by very

I’m heading out to Lexington Theatre in Los Angeles for Carlos Alazraqui and friends show. Sean Corvelle will be the host for the evening. We’re planning to spend the rest of the evening somewhere in Downtown Los Angeles after the show.

10.30.10

A crazy little thing called smartphone-related-lawsuits.

Posted in Announcements, Apple, iPhone, Media, Microsoft, News, Resources, Tech at 1:39 pm by 37prime

The news broke that Apple has filed countersuits against Motorola over iPhone multi-touch patents.

Apple was expected to countersue after Motorola filed pre-emptive suit against Apple in early October 2010. Prior to filing the suits against Apple, Motorola was sued by Microsoft over Android. Microsoft is alleging that Android is infringing their patents.

Let’s not forget the lawsuits between Apple and HTC and the “Patent deal” between Microsoft and HTC. It’s all related to Android.

It is a mess!

10.24.10

Waiting for the SSD to arrive.

Posted in Media, News, Resources, Tech, Uncategorized at 3:35 am by very

I am growing impatient. Still waiting for the ADATA 128GB S599 SandForce 2.5-inch SSD that I ordered last week. Based on the tracking number, it has now been sitting in the local distribution center since Thursday, waiting to be delivered. It should have been delivered on Friday or Saturday but now I have to wait until Monday or Tuesday.

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