Hah! I can do any type of graphics on my PC, any type of rendering - and I can do it faster and better than any Mac ever did. It's a myth that Mac's are better at graphics and art rendering, it's just marketing fluff.
1 2009-02-04 09:12:25
Re: Graphical Work (3 replies, posted in General Desktop Virtualization Discussion)
2 2009-02-04 09:10:08
Re: Jack PC (4 replies, posted in General Desktop Virtualization Discussion)
It's Chip PC thin client, and it's rather expensive for what it offers, don't you think? If you work in a car garage or something, it might be a good idea, otherwise, I don't know...
3 2009-02-04 09:06:25
Re: Windows 7 Beta soon to be stopped (9 replies, posted in General Desktop Virtualization Discussion)
Luckily I've already downloaded it. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the time to actually go ahead and test it, but I will sometime. If you're still not sure you want to test it or not, now might be a good idea to just download it and keep it for later use.
4 2009-02-04 09:04:43
Re: Gaming (17 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I hate flash games. They're simple, shallow and boring. I remember Myst, it was an incredible game for that time, I think I'll dig it up from somewhere and start playing it again.
5 2009-02-04 09:03:29
Re: The computer of the future (14 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I'd buy it first, if it were to become available. The brain computer / brain augmentation kit, not the abortion kit, ha ha. I still don't see what you guys are so afraid of. We're headed that way whether we like it or not. So we might as well like it, right?
6 2009-02-04 09:01:57
Re: Cell Phones In Inappropriate Places (6 replies, posted in The Lounge)
Plus, they all look like freaking cyborgs, for crying out loud. I'm expecting a "beam me up, scotty" every time their year thingy starts to blink.
7 2009-02-04 09:00:47
Re: Computers and the economic crisis (18 replies, posted in The Lounge)
Well, let's see, HP computer - 399 dollars. Made from scratch, spare parts, computer cemetery parts computer - 0 dollars. Hmm, I wonder what to choose, to pay or not to pay, that is the question, Horatio!
8 2009-02-04 08:58:20
Topic: Limitations of virtualization (2 replies, posted in General Desktop Virtualization Discussion)
What are the main limitations of virtualization, in your opinion? For me, it would be the dependence on the server (if something happens to the server, can't use the thin clients), the lack of control over the client end hardware and software and the hardware specs of the thin clients. How about you?
9 2009-02-03 11:15:08
Re: Computers and the economic crisis (18 replies, posted in The Lounge)
It's not hard at all, Miriam. Just get stuff that people throw away, do some basic research online and then just go ahead and play with your new toys. You'll learn in no time!
10 2009-02-03 11:11:22
Re: More than 2? (7 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I have one that I use for work, personal stuff and gaming. I don't think I'll ever need more than one at home. I do have, however, a laptop to work on when I'm out of the house.
11 2009-02-03 11:10:16
Re: Parental control (14 replies, posted in The Lounge)
She's new, she doesn't know that much - which is ok, I guess. If you want to control your kids, there are plenty of solutions out there on the internet, you don't need a special server setup for that.
12 2009-02-03 11:09:15
Re: Cell Phones In Inappropriate Places (6 replies, posted in The Lounge)
The worst ever are the guys that shout in their mobile phones, even at work. So I can't concentrate at all because of the noise. Also, I hate people that talk on their bluetooth thingies, they look like they're talking to themselves.
13 2009-02-03 11:07:34
Re: What do you guys think about refurbished kit? (2 replies, posted in The Lounge)
Can you give us a link or something? It sounds really cool, good value for the money. Also, what are the specs? Maybe it's an old, old laptop.
14 2009-02-03 11:06:33
Re: keyboards question (10 replies, posted in The Lounge)
It sure doesn't. I'm not saying everyone should get ergonomic keyboards and mice (ha ha), but still, if you're working hard on your computer and feel pain in your fingers and wrists, it's a sure sign you need one.
15 2009-02-03 11:04:48
Re: $10 laptop (5 replies, posted in The Lounge)
If this is true I'll buy ten, ha ha ha. Unfortunately, I don't believe that to be the case. It's impossible to make hardware with only $10, I think the materials are more expensive than that.
16 2009-02-02 10:19:05
Re: Google computer (17 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I'd want one, just to mess with it. And google knows when to back off, like they did with their simulated second life type of world. I trust the guys to do good things and know when to pull the plug on the bad ones.
17 2009-02-02 10:17:42
Re: Smart phones and PDA's (10 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I've got a Blackberry, an older model. It works great, can't find a single problem with the model. I've got my email with me, my internet feeds, everything I need in terms of communication.
18 2009-02-02 10:14:51
Re: The computer of the future (14 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I don't know why you think a computer in your brain could be so frightening. Then what about mind uploading and the Singularity? Isn't that scary to you guys?
19 2009-02-02 10:12:08
Re: Gaming (17 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I love the series too. Baldur's gate too, and Neverwinter Nights and Icewind dale. And yea, I wouldn't mind a bit of quake or quake 2 at the office, if it could work.
20 2009-02-02 10:11:03
Re: Thin Client Laptops and Hard Drives (8 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I don't think it's feasible, no matter how you look at things. It's just not. You either get a desktop computer and use it as you should, or you get a laptop and use it as you should. The thin client is not designed to be standalone.
21 2009-02-02 09:28:54
Re: Old school thread (5 replies, posted in The Lounge)
I had a Commodore with a cassette player. I remember I always had to adjust the magnetic reader of the player in order to not corrupt the data. If I didn't do that I would have lost my games.
22 2009-02-02 09:22:48
Re: The Basic Macs (9 replies, posted in The Lounge)
They're way too basic for an advanced user's needs. Mac's can't really compete with PC's, their hardware is not better, but pricier. You can't customize them as you should either. I guess it's a matter of taste and knowledge, after all.
23 2009-02-01 21:22:43
Re: Console as a media hub (13 replies, posted in The Lounge)
Well, I went ahead and purchased the console. All I have to say is wow! Seeing my first bluray movie left me with my mouth wide open. It's incredible, just incredible. You've got to try it to believe it.
24 2009-02-01 21:21:00
Re: Performance factors (8 replies, posted in HP)
So there you go, loads of protection and quality assurance mechanisms in place, just to make sure your product is up to standards. Just like everyone else does, isn't it?
25 2009-02-01 21:18:49
Re: Ever actually tested one? (6 replies, posted in HP)
So you think they should update the Windows Terminal Server in order for the clients to move faster and better? Isn't there another software ready to do the job properly?