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Sony pulls 2.40 firmware update after reports of bricked PS3s {Engadget}
Jul 2nd 2008 9:28PM @Prokanda: "feels icky being wrong, doesn't it?"
Are you fucking kidding me? You didn't state a single fact! How the hell are you "right"?! All you did was state an ill-informed opinion that gave me a hell of a laugh!
I'm just going to sit here and enjoy my cell processor, embedded internal wifi, MGS4, and free online play, but... don't worry, I'm sure the other systems have all that, right? Ahh, yeah that's nice.
And yes, that's my opinion! There is no "wrong!"
T-Mobile launches WiFi-laden BlackBerry Pearl 8120, we handle it {Engadget Mobile}
Apr 14th 2008 8:31PM Actually, I take that back -
By technicality, Verizon and Sprint's BlackBerry devices have 3G, but that's of an EVDO flavor. What I meant was all of the GSM BB 8XXX series devices do not have 3G support (yes, even the European BB 8XXX's are without it).
T-Mobile launches WiFi-laden BlackBerry Pearl 8120, we handle it {Engadget Mobile}
Apr 14th 2008 8:27PM @Duke:
It's not T-Mobile, it's RIM. None of the 8XXX series BB's have 3G support - for ANY network. Besides, T-Mobile doesn't exactly have a full 3G network deployment yet anyway. Although, I just got this phone today and I must say the WiFi radio makes me not even care about the lack of 3G. I love this thing! The HotSpot at home is F**Kin' sweet! I was skeptical at first, but the clarity is amazing. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well TMO has pulled this off.
Video: AT&T's Surface makes comparing phones, transmitting illnesses a breeze {Engadget}
Apr 4th 2008 4:00AM @clak
ahh, let me get my composure here...
ok, there we go. sorry, i was just laughing so hard. i cannot believe the stupidity. am i the only one who thinks its hilarious that clak started up with "microsoft fanboys" shit, when clearly the only fanboy in this thread is the apple fanboy (ahem, clak again)? frankly (even as a linux enthusiast), i must defend microsofts side in the whole "copy-cat" thing. god, i really don't think you will understand how hard most of us are laughing at you right now. and by the way ITS FIVE CAMERAS ONE GODDAMN FUCKING PROJECTOR. GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK-ASS SKULL.
["Because not everyone salivates and loosens their jaw at the jiggling of the iPhone or Apple's proverbial zipper, that's why."
But the question is, why not? Even the Coen Brothers love Apple:http://blog.wired.com/cultofmac/2007/04/coen_brothers_f.html]
dear god, i didn't think you were serious for a minute there.
shhh... wait... i'm waiting for the sound of anyone who cares... **crickets**...**crickets**...
anyone?
yep, that's what i figured.
Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 launched into beta, our hearts {Engadget}
Mar 21st 2008 3:08PM Motivated? Don't you mean idiotic? Am I the only one who thinks that's just stupid? I'm sorry, but I just like using a stable operating system without major security flaws, and programs that work on my older machine -without having to "ctrl+alt+del" for the crappy task manager when applications constantly freeze. I also like being able to change just about every aspect of my system to my liking. Games? That's what my PS3/XBOX 360 is for. I can't argue about gaming, yeah you pretty much have to have DX 9 or DX 10 to run decent games, but that's not what I use my computer for.
Compatibility? The only reasons programs aren't "compatible" with Linux, is because manufacturers don't want to invest time or money to create their software or drivers for an operating system that only a fraction of the population uses. The truth is, if more people used Linux, we would have exponentially more software and fully supported hardware. That's not an flaw of the operating system, that's a flaw of the manufacturers. Hell, let's take it one step further... shall we? Linux users were so MOTIVATED, they created a complete solution for users who wanted to use Windows based programs on their Linux box - WINE. Yes, it's true that not all programs will work in WINE, but it's constantly being updated.
But yeah, you're right. I should be paying $249 for an operating system, because that way I can be a REAL consumer and flood the call centers in Bombay when I can't figure out how to open the DVD drive, or click on an .exe file.
T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8120 looks ripe for April 14 {Engadget Mobile}
Mar 19th 2008 6:23PM Actually by traditional standards, you are wrong. Even HSDPA in Europe is not as fast as the initial specs indicated - not to mention consumers are complaining about how flaky it is in some areas (and how it is not fully backwards compatible with UMTS).
Yes, Europe's GSM networks are stronger, and they might report some fast speeds in the urban areas. But for now (in the U.S.), you can complain up and down about the data networks, but EV-DO in any revision is more 3G than any of the data networks. I lived in Frankfurt for nine years and enjoyed T-Mobile (Europe)'s 3G (mostly around 2.2 to 3 MB/s). But when I moved to the US last year, I got Verizon and I'm reaching just as high if not higher speeds when browsing with EV-DO (4.5 MB/s where I work)! Oh yeah, and AT&T's HSDPA is a joke. I mean it! There is tiny coverage and it's only in the most urban of areas. Speed? Hah, I won't even go into the speed issues I had with the HSDPA here.
T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8120 looks ripe for April 14 {Engadget Mobile}
Mar 19th 2008 6:06PM Maybe slowest because the down have 3G yet? Besides, most people I know use TMO for the voice quality rather than data. I'd watch what you say, because if the rumors are true, TMO might be getting some serious phones... If the N81 (or even the N95 8GB) came out on T-Mobile's lineup, I would jump on that! Plus, the (ugly) ROKR E8 is speculated to release on T-Mobile, for anyone who cares.
DualShock 3 to arrive in April for $55 {Engadget}
Feb 28th 2008 1:58AM @ummm...hello??
That has to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. NO CRAP! Thank you for stating the obvious! You must have just learned how (semi) free market economies work. Good for you! We complain because our corporate governments leave us with almost no choice. If you knew anything about serious gamers, you'd know that they don't care what it costs - they must have it!
T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8120 gets dated, detailed {Engadget}
Feb 19th 2008 2:02PM Actually, Rogers does not do unlocking anymore. Period. At least, that is what they told me. I know - it's a little ridiculous. I had to take it back to the states and have it unlocked online via IMEI. It cost me a good $40.
Rogers does not block the GPS feature, however you will notice that BB Maps does not show up on the phone. It is installed, but Rogers doesn't show it because the want you to sign up for their service This is unnecessary, since the phone's GPS feature does work independently. I had to do a couple of work-arounds (thank you blackberryforums!) to get it to show up. If you don't need BB maps, just download google maps or some other third party app and it should detect the GPS in the phone.
Good luck!
T-Mobile's BlackBerry Pearl 8120 gets dated, detailed {Engadget}
Feb 18th 2008 6:28PM Some more googling will tell you that THE RELEASE DATE HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK TO LATE APRIL. I called tmobile and three of the reps I spoke with told me that boygenius was horribly wrong about the release date (although they all apparently know about boygenius's prediction). Supposedly they were to release a statement about his incorrect info. It's a shame. Oh well. If you want the next gen with GPS instead of WiFi, cross the Canadian border and head to a local Rogers Wireless store. I bought the 8110 (Pearl 2 GSM version of the 8130 with GPS and all of the updated goodies), and then I sold my unopened 8100 on ebay. Word of advice though - make sure you contact your credit card companies before spending more than $400 in Canada. They may suspect fraud and suspend your accounts! I learned that the hard way...
I predict the 8110 will be headed to AT&T. If you look at the BB release patterns, AT&T gets all of the GPS models, while TMO gets the WiFi ones (remember the curve).
