KearnstdSpace Elf Premium Member join:2002-01-22 Mullica Hill, NJ |
Kearnstd
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2013-Jan-11 7:10 pm
Fiber in China..The downside is it is majorly censored and now they are taking actions against VPNs.
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-12 12:09 pm
Re: Fiber in China..Not that the Federal government doesn't want to see our Internet go the China route. | |
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Kearnstd
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2013-Jan-12 3:33 pm
Re: Fiber in China..they need to finish that data center in Utah first.
I have doubts we will ever see full censorship.
I have no doubts that we will see expansion of data gathering at the hands of three letter agencies. Especially in mobile data, not that they do not already tap Google and Apple for piles of mobile data already. | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-13 4:45 pm
Re: Fiber in China..The Federal government is increasingly oppressive and dictatorial. I have no doubts that we will see full censorship. It will take a long time but they'll slowly get there in Fairness Doctrine / "Protect the cheeeeeeelren" type steps. | |
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FFH5
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2013-Jan-11 8:06 pm
RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJLiving in NJ, I checked on this tonight. Online chat was no help and sent me to the 1-800-Comcast phone #. After much waiting and checking, I found out that it is available in my area. BUT, you can't get an X1 DVR TV setup unless you are on a Triple Play package and you also have at a minimum the HD Digital Preferred tier.
So Comcast has a much improved online guide, better remote, better search, etc. But you can't get it if you don't pay an arm & leg for the higher end Triple Play packages. | |
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Re: RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJNot sure where you got your information from but from what I've been hearing a triple play package is not required. | |
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FFH5
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2013-Jan-12 5:45 am
Re: RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJsaid by Mike Wolf:Not sure where you got your information from but from what I've been hearing a triple play package is not required. Info straight from Comcast Sales. | |
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Re: RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJMy info came straight from the X1 support people. *shrugs* | |
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FFH5
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2013-Jan-12 8:25 pm
Re: RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJsaid by Mike Wolf:My info came straight from the X1 support people. *shrugs* I found many references like this both in Comcast forums and in reviews by web sites: » www.pcmag.com/article2/0 ··· 6,00.aspThe new UI will only be available to Triple Play customers - those who get voice, TV, and Internet. » forums.comcast.com/t5/Xf ··· 7#M55222 | |
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Re: RE: Comcast launches Xfinity X1 platform in Phila, NJWhat X1 customer and technical support told me was that originally X1 service was only going to be for new triple play customers but because so many current Comcast customers were asking for it, they decided to allow all Comcast subscribers regardless if they were single double or triple packaged available. I was told this at the end of December when I was transferred to the X1 department on the phone (yes they have a dedicated department for X1) because I wanted to find out everything and the regular customer support rep didn't know. | |
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KrKHeavy Artillery For The Little Guy Premium Member join:2000-01-17 Tulsa, OK |
KrK
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2013-Jan-11 9:49 pm
Media Corporate ownership allows profits to control news?Say it isn't so!
Ah yes, the free press. | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-12 12:10 pm
Re: Media Corporate ownership allows profits to control news?Oh yes, it would be much freer if the government controlled it. | |
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KrK
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2013-Jan-13 3:02 am
Re: Media Corporate ownership allows profits to control news?They don't have to.
Just work with the Corporations to report it the way they want. | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-13 4:48 pm
Re: Media Corporate ownership allows profits to control news?Best government corporations can buy. | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-12 12:13 pm
Analysts act like Softbank is the AT&T of JapanSoftbank is the Sprint of Japan, a distant mitsu behind NTT and KDDI. That is why Softbank is here...because their growth in Japan has virtually stopped. In terms of purchasing volume, it isn't going to turn Sprint into a juggernaut that will have handset makers caving on pricing. | |
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openbox9
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2013-Jan-13 2:18 am
Re: Analysts act like Softbank is the AT&T of JapanThank you. I remember the excitement when this deal was first announced about how Sprint would turn into such a great network now that it would be owned by such an "awesome" Japanese carrier. As a current Softbank customer locked into a contract for another 18 months with an absurd ETF, I can only say that I hope Sprint customers are happy The one thing Softbank has going for it, which it tries to ruin at every turn by deterring BYO handsets and refusing to unlock handsets it sells, is that it's a GSM carrier. My Galaxy Nexus lives comfortably on Softbank's spotty network. The article is probably is correct in that a larger company with more subs will garner better deals with manufacturers. | |
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wvcaver
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2013-Jan-12 3:21 pm
the 3 stoogesDo we really need ABC , CBS and NBC ? | |
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openbox9
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2013-Jan-13 2:20 am
Re: the 3 stoogesConsidering that ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox are the reasons OTA broadcasting is still viable, I'd strongly suggest yes, we still need them. | |
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Thaler
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2013-Jan-13 11:45 am
Re: the 3 stoogesOr let them die and get reincorporated into another entity that can actually understand how to compete. No, we don't "need" any company in a free market. | |
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openbox9
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2013-Jan-13 8:48 pm
Re: the 3 stoogesOk, fair enough regarding the "need", but I doubt that the broadcast networks are going anywhere, anytime soon. They're parents are doing just fine. | |
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GameflyIt would actually be a decent service if they got the same treatment as netflix. Signing up for their two week trial basically means you get one shipment of games and it is pretty much as soon as you receive and send that one back even if you beat it and shipped it back the first day. | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-13 12:45 pm
Next gen hardware, your stuff is always oldI don't see why everyone gets their panties in a bunch when hardware vendors release their new hardware. New stuff comes out all the time and you are going to be pissed because you bought Ivy Bridge when obviously Intel will release new processors afterward? Why would it be any different for a phone or tablet? New cars come out every year and some are completely remodeled every few years and they cost 20-100X what the handsets, tablets and other hardware costs yet people don't blow a gasket over it.
Buy hardware knowing it will be "old" in 6 months. | |
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funny0
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2013-Jan-13 3:37 pm
Re: Next gen hardware, your stuff is always oldsaid by skeechan:I don't see why everyone gets their panties in a bunch when hardware vendors release their new hardware. New stuff comes out all the time and you are going to be pissed because you bought Ivy Bridge when obviously Intel will release new processors afterward? Why would it be any different for a phone or tablet? New cars come out every year and some are completely remodeled every few years and they cost 20-100X what the handsets, tablets and other hardware costs yet people don't blow a gasket over it.
Buy hardware knowing it will be "old" in 6 months. and now you see why there are still windows 98 users windows 2000 users windows xp users windows vista users windows 7 users and now you have shiney windows 8 and wonder why it aint doing as well.... tell me what reason do i have to upgrade from windows 7 64 bit to windows 8 other then your trying to rip me off for cash NO really | |
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said by skeechan:I don't see why everyone gets their panties in a bunch when hardware vendors release their new hardware. New stuff comes out all the time and you are going to be pissed because you bought Ivy Bridge when obviously Intel will release new processors afterward? Why would it be any different for a phone or tablet? New cars come out every year and some are completely remodeled every few years and they cost 20-100X what the handsets, tablets and other hardware costs yet people don't blow a gasket over it.
Buy hardware knowing it will be "old" in 6 months. ill add people that buy game consoles are idiots YES utter idiots why buy JUST a game machine whenmy pc does all your game machine can and guess what I CAN PHYSICALLY take out a grpahics card say my gtx640 and put in a quadro 6000 then i can play music watch videos WHICH the above two can also be done with the latest updateable codexes for video and audio thus again im updateable then i got ability to not only have opensource applications for free BUT i can write my own or if im lazy buy commerical ones then i get to chat and use it like a telephone and even can stream via somehting like netflix OR even create my own video games , music and applications BOY can i buy a console for the same price now? BOY being smart isnt that hard....try it get a bang for your buck we in canada still have a blank media levy.... | |
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skeechan
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2013-Jan-13 4:30 pm
Re: Next gen hardware, your stuff is always old...Because the entire console costs less than a decent video card these days and unlike most other hardware in the marketplace consoles supported for 6+ years. Try playing any new PC title with a 6+ year old PC on anything other than its lowest settings. Sure, you can keep it up do date by throwing an endless supply of money at it but that is my point; PCs are "old" as soon as you get one together. There is ALWAYS a next gen display adapter or processor around the corner. My i7-3770 is already old news and it's what, 9 months old? Haswell will be here to obsolete it in a couple of months. The PS3 is 6 years old and going strong and the XBOX 360 now 7. More bang for the buck from consoles. Sure the PC gaming experience is better, but not 5-10 (or even more) times the price better. | |
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2013-Jan-13 7:50 pm
Re: Next gen hardware, your stuff is always oldIlls add multiplayer gamer experience is in console better (as long as you're fluent with joystick, going from keyboard+mouse to game pad sucks. It's difficult to control, shooting games the hardest when u have only experienced players playing even on most basic combat training levels. | |
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To play with friends. Plus game consoles are cheap so its not like its putting you out any to buy one and the occasional game unless the person is poor. | |
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jtl999
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2013-Jan-14 12:18 am
China Fiber.If their was no censorship I would be fine. Please come to Canada. | |
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