planar1280
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I agreed with Gruber's point of them being identical industrial designs, not necessarily they should be repeated
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I agreed with Gruber's point of them being identical industrial designs, not necessarily they should be repeated
A word about Sunspider: in addition to hardware, it's also highly dependent on the javascript engine of the browser. So I don't really care for using it to compare across different platforms.
A comparison against devices on the same OS is fine though. The 2012 iPad gets about 1450ms and 4S 1750ms on iOS 6.
A comparison against devices on the same OS is fine though. The 2012 iPad gets about 1450ms and 4S 1750ms on iOS 6.
planar1280
Banned
S3 USA got trounced very badly
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Yeah, I had to delete my entire Library after initial iTunes Match sync (even the configs etc).
How should I know what apple did? All I know is that an editor who needs to take to his blog and whine about his bruised feelings after some blogger doesn't like his coverage needs to grow a thicker skin.
DeadRockstar
Member
Yeah, Anand commented that the benchmark is mostly interesting for showing an improvement in memory interface over A9.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Thanks guys. Basically I can just connect my external, tell iTunes that my external is my iTunes library, then match? Then unplug? As long as the "copy files to iTunes media folder" option is unchecked it won't make a local copy of the whole file right?
It's a bit confusing when explained I guess.
The high profile bloggers, who this editor has hosted on his own show, accused his publication of shilling and lying about the journalistic standards proclaimed on their website... I think he showed remarkable restraint (especially when compared when compared to how Marco banned his users from accessing a website via his app because he didn't like the website's coverage)
Check out saelz8's link for the full interview. But the tl;dr is that there has always been a bit of animosity between The Verge staff and Gruber, even before the interview. But Gruber accepted the invitation obviously expecting some cheesy, softball interview, but actually got a (very mild) grilling from Topolsky who made him look slightly petty. Gruber then almost immediately took to Twitter to bitch about the interview (validating the pettiness claims) and has since been overeager to take pot shots at The Verge/Topolsky any chance he can get.
This isn't the first time he's attacked Topolsky's integrity (often by slyly using proxies like Marco), he did something similar after Josh went on a news show (MSNBC I think) to talk about tablets.
Gruber writes some good stuff, but it's pretty obvious he's a grade A douche, envious that he doesn't get as much mainstream press attention.
Yeah, I don't think you read the blog post in question. Nobody was questioning the veracity of the design claims.
Ken Masters
Banned
Thanks guys. Basically I can just connect my external, tell iTunes that my external is my iTunes library, then match? Then unplug? As long as the "copy files to iTunes media folder" option is unchecked it won't make a local copy of the whole file right?
It's a bit confusing when explained I guess.
that I don't know
Empyrean Heaven
Member
If it ain't white, it ain't right.
Thanks guys. Basically I can just connect my external, tell iTunes that my external is my iTunes library, then match? Then unplug? As long as the "copy files to iTunes media folder" option is unchecked it won't make a local copy of the whole file right?
It's a bit confusing when explained I guess.
- Plug in external, add music to local iTunes library
- Match/Upload it all to the cloud.
- Select your entire library in iTunes and select Delete, select "Keep files" and don't tick the "also remove from iCloud" tickbox.
This will make your local iTunes library blank, preserve your files on the external and the music now in the cloud.
Now remove your external drive and add your computer to iTunes Match if it's not already added (I don't remember if iTunes automatically disables match for your computer if you "clean out" the library, it might not). Disabling iTunes Match on your computer will not delete your music from the cloud.
It will then populate iTunes with your cloud music. Appearance wise you'll see the "download from the cloud" button next to each song but that's about it.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
My 64 GB White for AT&T is on it's way! All $1,000 of it.
Honestly, I don't get the hate for AT&T. I get great service everywhere and the LTE is faster than my internet at home. What gives?
Honestly, I don't get the hate for AT&T. I get great service everywhere and the LTE is faster than my internet at home. What gives?
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Alright, thanks. Basically sounds like I plug in, drag and drop my external music folder into my local iTunes (with the option to make local copies unchecked) then sync to match.
I'll try it tonight and see what happens.
EDIT: Also found this, might be good for listening on my mac after.
In Austin I couldn't even use cellular data half the time during the day, but it would become blazing fast after peak hours. Same in a lot of other cities; their infrastructure blows. Ask anyone in NYC. Also massive dropped call percentage. My Verizon iPad 3 works extremely well everywhere by comparison. Switching to Verizon for the iPhone 5.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
sorry but black don't crack.
I've read so much the past few days of people switching to verizon. I wouldn't know because I live in Canada but ATT's network must really be getting worse over time rather than better.
planar1280
Banned
did scruffgate vanish overnight?
metsallica
Member
Just to add to what EviLore said... I take it you don't live in SF or NYC? I stay with them because of unlimited data but the moment that goes so do I. Crossing my fingers that LTE is a better experience, but have nothing historical to back that it will be.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
The only time I've ever had an issue with AT&T was when I was in NYC last year for a few days. Service is great everywhere else I've been, so it's no issue for me at all. I guess there's no way to know if the whole AT&T vs Verizon thing would have panned out differently if the roles had been reversed and Verizon got the iPhone first.
LTE service seems to be blazingly fast for everyone who has it now due to so few devices on the network. I'm curious to see how this will be impacted over the next few weeks.
Yeah, he did cover that. He also mentioned how Apple's chiclet style keyboard was lifted directly from Sony's designs and how Apple's notification bar was ripped from Android. But he doesn't feel the need to mention that in every Apple laptop or iPhone review. Shit happens. Gruber's a self-righteous prick and I put much, much more stock in what The Verge says about something than what he says.
Never seen this (I have watched previous episodes of "On the Verge" though).
Heh, things got very salty. Was kinda awkward to watch.
Victory Red
Member
Yup, but shipments are on their way, just check UPS.com and use your cell phone number as the Reference.
I don't think theres any hope of us getting them early with UPS. When they were coming from China via FedEx we would get them a day early.
Mine shipped from Illinois via Next Day Air service
I'm in Europe though, so no secret tracking for me. I ordered a few minutes after launch, but my order was on hold over the weekend because of a cc problem which I fixed on monday. It still says delivery 9/21 but I'm not so sure.
CliqWriter
Member
I'm still getting the classic. Order processing, expected shipping date 21st
No one from Verizon knows a damn thing about these orders. Last time I do anything online by them.
sonycowboy
Member
Thanks for that! I was getting worried as well...
It's sitting in Louisville, KY, United States as of yesterday morning..
When I ordered, Apple's site was already showing that orders would be arriving after Friday, so I bought the phones through Verizon. If I had known that there would be a delay, I would have just taken my chances through the Apple store.
Victory Red
Member
Yeah me too. They must be having UPS hold them until tomorrow, then they will ship via Next Day Air.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Mine is still sitting there. I'd guess they move tomorrow. Once in the US it only takes a day to get anywhere pretty much.
The Faceless Master
Member
i keep telling my bro to switch from AT&T, since (a) he suffers being in NYC, and (b) he also suffers when he visits where i am in GA because you only get good coverage here with Verizon/Sprint, but the no simultaneous data/voice thing means he's staying with big blue.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Was always curious if this was actually a big deal. What do people use it for? I remember the Luke Wilson AT&T commercials touting voice and data at the same time and just laughed. I don't think I have ever had the need to browse while on a call.
Heisenberg
Member
I thought with 4G access on Verizon simultaneous voice/data was now enabled? I'm pretty sure the data can work on the 4G while the voice uses the 3G band (or vice versa)
Yeah, but the phone has to support it (needs additional antenna). iPhone 5 doesn't.
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
Shipped! Yeah bitch!!
That's always one of those things that people worry about before they switch (I did). But once you switch you'll realize that a) you don't talk on the phone much anyway, and b) it's really not a big deal. You just ask if you can call the person back.
BruiserBear
Banned
I ordered two phones on Friday morning. A white 16gb, and a 32gb in black.
So far the 16gb appears to be on track to show up Friday. The 32gb order almost seems to be lost in never never land. I've gotten no emails about it, and I'm even having trouble looking it up in ATT's system. :/
So far the 16gb appears to be on track to show up Friday. The 32gb order almost seems to be lost in never never land. I've gotten no emails about it, and I'm even having trouble looking it up in ATT's system. :/
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Yeah, you just pull apart on the keyboard.
I'd bet the iPhone 5 might support it.
Nah, we would've heard something about it in todays reviews.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
My last phone was an iPhone 3G.
I haven't even owned a phone in way over a year.
This iPhone 5 is going to blow me away, isn't it?
I haven't even owned a phone in way over a year.
This iPhone 5 is going to blow me away, isn't it?
The Faceless Master
Member
he's pretty into twitter, instagram, etc and he also uses it as a phone, so it's a dealbreaker for him.
yes.
FlashFlooder
Member
I use data all the time while on calls. Sometimes to look things up (directions, movie times, restaurants, etc.) that are pertinent to the conversation I'm having, sometimes because I'm bored out of my mind by the person blabbering on the other end of the line.
It's a feature I couldn't do without.
It's a feature I couldn't do without.
BruiserBear
Banned
How does someone not own a phone for a year in this day and age?
Same here. I was all set to move over to Verizon with this new iPhone, but the moment I heard it couldn't do data and voice at the same time on Verizon, my decision was instantly easier. I was sticking with AT&T.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
That's all stuff I do too, but why does he need to Tweet while on a phone call? Make call, hang up, go on about your tweeting and photo taking.
Just odd that some people need to use the internet while on a call, unless they need to look up something quick.
This makes more sense to me, though my calls are usually only a couple of minutes max.