All Things Mac/ Apple
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Yes, I hear the Sonos stuff can do that. Sleek contraption otherwise. That said, I'd probably rather buy a mac mini as entertainment center device, connect it to an existing stereo via Aux input and control Itunes over the Iphone.
Or get a PS3 and control it over the TV, stream music from your main PC or Mac. I've done that in my theater room. At first it worked well with Mediaplayer as a server but after some firmware updates it stopped working (only for music). I now use PS3 Mediaserver, freeware, and it works fine. The PS3 is really one heck of an entertainment device: Internet, Blu-Ray, CD, DVD, SACD, integrated harddrive, streaming of photos and music, games online or per disc. At this price it's a total no-brainer if you already have a TV and a stereo to which you can connect it.
For a super minimalist set-up a PS3 with a TV that has good speakers would be the perfect system. If the TV speakers aren't sufficient you get get something like Yamaha Soundbar.
Till
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What Till said
I got a PS3 finally a month ago and got so much more than a game system. I download a lot of TV shows in avi format and then move them to the console via thumb drive, and the quality is better than if I converted them to DVD format. Not to mention I'm saving in dvdr costs and time. Love this thing
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Just given it all to Paula for her birthday. She is stunned, the music quality is fab (if not true Hi Fidelity). Not sure she has got her head around the fact the the iTouch with the Sonos App is just acting as the controller, but who cares, it all works and she's a happy bunny.
I also stuck 10,000 photos on the iTouch, so she's now engrossed in memories.
Love it….
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I'm an Apple freak & a Linux freak myself. But I have a Linux (Ubuntu) netbook plus a Macbook Pro already so I'll pass. Note that I ignored the "iPhone Apps" thread – and that's cuz I use very few, only the most common ones which everyone else uses. I like iPhoto, the film and photography editing tools available for Mac OSX, but I pass on the sanitary napkin, er I mean, iPad. I hate Windows though. "I don't do Windows" at all though I hear Windows 7 saves Microsoft's ass. I'd rather have the IH Type III overdyed jacket than an iPad.
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Read my 2 cents on the subject here:
http://www.1bag1world.com/blog/2010/1/27/15-pounds-97-inches-499-ipad.html#commentsTill
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So am I correct in assuming that no one here is purchasing this device?
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I'll buy one for my mother. Get her to do internet. I also want one for myself but will wait until they come out with a version that has more memory. And I want to see what kind of keyboards are available. I want it as a modular netbook for travels. It will be slightly lighter than a netbook because of the lighter PSU. I will also not be forced to take the keyboard if I don't need it, further lightening the load.
Will buy it in May only. I don't want a first production model.
Till
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hey guys!
i am counting the days (6) until my 16gig wifi model shows up.
i see myself using it as a content consumption device. reading in bed, surfing while watching the tube, using as a sheet music device, and many other uses.
personally i cant wait.
simon
ps. i have a position and i am loooooong apple, so i do have a dog in this fight.
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Here's my 2 cents:
1. no front facing camera (yet). i like to use skype when overseas to talk to family etc.
2. no host USB port. I would love to be able to connect a CF card reader and upload raw pics for back up while on the road.
3. no file browser (finder).
4. no multitasking.
5. too big. i wish it was around 5x7.Overall I think this thing was rushed out. I was really looking forward to it for almost a year and then was disappointed. It doesn't do anything better than a laptop (or netbook) and actually does much less and has more restrictions. A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).
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A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).
Just ordered mine yesterday!!!
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A macbook would be a better purchase right now (the simple white one).
Just ordered mine yesterday!!!
Nice! Probably what most (95% or so) of folks really only need. I have a mb pro 15" 2.8ghz and it was just overkill. Although I do a lot of photo work (editing, etc.).
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I have the 12' PowerBook G4 as well and the G5 Tower. The PowerBook is on its last leg as we speak. My friens who works for Mac told me unless you were doing Video Editing, there was no need to get the MacBook Pro as opposed to the MacBook. The insides are the same except for the Video Card. I really cannot wait for my new Hardware to show up!
Congrats! To Paula for her birthday and to you for the good gift. Not easy to make a woman happy.
