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NBA Discussion / Re: Stick a fork in 'em!
« Last post by ziggy on June 15, 2014, 11:21:14 PM »Congrats Spurs and their fans. At times this post season they were an absolute machine.
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NBA Discussion / Stick a fork in 'em!
« Last post by Laker Fan on June 13, 2014, 11:25:21 AM »DISCLAIMER: This post IN NO WAY means I am jumping on the Spurs bandwagon, I'll leave that to other "fans" 
. I'd almost root for dallas (almost) if it meant lafawnda janes and christina bosh lose in the Finals, that is THE ONLY reason I am so happy right now! and the way they are losing is just icing on the cake.
That said:
Strong fundamentals, a very unselfish starting 5 and an EXCELLENT bench will win just about every time, I have not seen such crisp passing in a long time, Leonards performance was a sight to behold and Chalmers COULD NOT STOP Parker, actually no one could. You don't have to stop lafawnda janes, you just have to shut down Wade and that over rated weasel Bosh and boom! The way the Spurs controlled the boards, was IMO the key, +6 on the O side and all but 3 of those resulted in second chance buckets, 2 of them 3's. On the D side they were plus 11 thereby denying Miami some serious second chance points. If they had a weakness it was turnovers, but Miami only converted about half of those I think. San Antonio is too balanced for a team surrounding 3 cats too big for their own britches, I LOVE IT!
. I'd almost root for dallas (almost) if it meant lafawnda janes and christina bosh lose in the Finals, that is THE ONLY reason I am so happy right now! and the way they are losing is just icing on the cake.That said:
Strong fundamentals, a very unselfish starting 5 and an EXCELLENT bench will win just about every time, I have not seen such crisp passing in a long time, Leonards performance was a sight to behold and Chalmers COULD NOT STOP Parker, actually no one could. You don't have to stop lafawnda janes, you just have to shut down Wade and that over rated weasel Bosh and boom! The way the Spurs controlled the boards, was IMO the key, +6 on the O side and all but 3 of those resulted in second chance buckets, 2 of them 3's. On the D side they were plus 11 thereby denying Miami some serious second chance points. If they had a weakness it was turnovers, but Miami only converted about half of those I think. San Antonio is too balanced for a team surrounding 3 cats too big for their own britches, I LOVE IT!
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NBA Discussion / Liquipel. Waterproofing cell phones.
« Last post by Reality on March 03, 2014, 09:42:47 AM »www.Liquipel.com
What do you think?
I see the company says this:
Disclaimer: Liquipel applies a preventative coating designed to aid in the event of accidental liquid exposure, and assumes no responsibility for water damaged devices. Liquipel does not recommend your device ever come in contact with liquid.
While also saying this:
Liquipel?s Watersafe technology provides protection against 80% of all liquid damage scenarios without the use of a case. Accidental spills, splashes and brief shallow submersion is no longer a threat to your electronic devices. Liquipel?s application gives you a sense of security like never before protecting the stored memories, data, and connectivity you value most.
What do you think?
I see the company says this:
Disclaimer: Liquipel applies a preventative coating designed to aid in the event of accidental liquid exposure, and assumes no responsibility for water damaged devices. Liquipel does not recommend your device ever come in contact with liquid.
While also saying this:
Liquipel?s Watersafe technology provides protection against 80% of all liquid damage scenarios without the use of a case. Accidental spills, splashes and brief shallow submersion is no longer a threat to your electronic devices. Liquipel?s application gives you a sense of security like never before protecting the stored memories, data, and connectivity you value most.
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NBA Discussion / Re: Sterns going to clean up flopping. Jason Terry.
« Last post by Reality on February 20, 2014, 06:26:33 AM »
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NBA Discussion / Asus' Radical New Device with Google collaboration
« Last post by Reality on December 16, 2013, 02:37:07 PM »Dabods WOW Laker Fan Dan board techs et al:
Reaction?
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/15/apple-and-samsung-could-be-dethroned-by-asus-radic.aspx
Apple and Samsung Could Be Dethroned by Asus' Radical New Device
When it comes to the U.S. smartphone market, it's mostly a two-horse race. Cumulatively, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF ) sell two out of every three smartphones, with smaller manufacturers such as HTC and Motorola fighting for what's left.
But that could change next year, when Asus brings its PadFone to the United States. The device, powered by Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android, is particularly revolutionary and has the potential to disrupt the mobile market.
Asus' PadFone combines a tablet with a smartphone
The term "phablet" has arisen to define phones such as Samsung's Galaxy Note III -- too small to be a tablet, yet too large to be a smartphone: a hybrid of form factors. But Asus' PadFone might be the ultimate phablet: Buyers get both a tablet and smartphone, but none of the trade-offs that traditional phablets entail.
Normally, the PadFone Infinity is a standard, 5-inch smartphone running Google's Android. It has a high-end processor and 13-megapixel camera. In other words, it's largely indistinguishable from many other Android smartphones. But it has one huge advantage over its competitors -- a proprietary dock.
The PadFone Infinity comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen dock. By inserting the phone into the dock, owners can transform their 5-inch smartphone into a 10.1-inch Android tablet. Take it out of the dock, and you're back to a standard smartphone.
Google would benefit from the emergence of another Android player
Buyers of the PadFone Infinity are basically getting two devices in one. Instead of buying Samsung's Galaxy S4 and a Galaxy Note 10.1 or Apple's iPhone 5s and full-size iPad, consumers can simply get Asus' PadFone. Pricing for the PadFone in the U.S. has not yet been announced, but as long as carriers continue to subsidize handsets, it could be more cost effective for consumers to buy a PadFone instead of two separate devices.
The rise of Asus as a major Android OEM would be great for Google, as the company has reportedly grown uneasy with Samsung's dominance. About two-thirds of all smartphones running Google's mobile operating system are made by Samsung, and Samsung is now starting to steer Android for its own benefit.
Samsung held its first developers conference back in October, where it encouraged Android developers to customize their apps for its hardware; meanwhile, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch forces owners to use Samsung's app store in place of Google Play.
It's not hard to see why Samsung would do this -- it's pretty easy to make the jump from a Samsung device to another handset running Google's operating system: Anything purchased through Google Play (apps, books, music) easily carries over, while the basic functionality is largely unchanged.
Could the PadFone Threaten Apple?
Apple doesn't have to worry about this: If consumers need iOS, they have no choice but to go with an Apple-made handset. Apple customers are notoriously loyal, possibly because of these lock-in effects -- transferring apps, music, and books purchased through iTunes to Android is difficult or impossible.
But if Asus' PadFone catches it on, it could still take its toll on Apple in other ways. For instance, there is some evidence to suggest that a chunk of Apple iPad owners use smartphones powered by Google's operating system: InfoScout reports that, on Black Friday, 40% of iPad purchases went to Android smartphone users.
But if their Android smartphone also doubles as their tablet, Android owners might have little incentive to buy that Apple-made iPad. Moreover, if the PadFone concept catches on, even some Apple diehards might be enticed to make the switch -- as larger-screen Android smartphones may have attracted some iPhone buyers, so may the savings of a two-in-one device.
A hybrid device that actually makes sense
It's too early to say whether the PadFone will be a hit in the U.S. -- but if priced appropriately, I could definitely see it catching on. Microsoft has been widely criticized for attempting to create a hybrid desktop/tablet with Windows 8, but the hybrid of a tablet/smartphone actually makes sense -- for the most part, Apple's iPhone only differs from its iPad in terms of screen size.
If Asus does find success, it could be a hinderance to Samsung, which has risen to dominate Android -- more competition for Samsung, however, is beneficial to Google. Apple's monopoly of iOS should help it to retain most of its customers, but it could lose some iPad sales, and a few Apple faithful might even make the switch.
Asus' PadFone could be the most significant smartphone released in U.S. next year; investors in the space should definitely keep an eye on it.
http://www.fool.com/investing/genera...sus-radic.aspx
Reaction?
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/12/15/apple-and-samsung-could-be-dethroned-by-asus-radic.aspx
Apple and Samsung Could Be Dethroned by Asus' Radical New Device
When it comes to the U.S. smartphone market, it's mostly a two-horse race. Cumulatively, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) and Samsung (NASDAQOTH: SSNLF ) sell two out of every three smartphones, with smaller manufacturers such as HTC and Motorola fighting for what's left.
But that could change next year, when Asus brings its PadFone to the United States. The device, powered by Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG ) Android, is particularly revolutionary and has the potential to disrupt the mobile market.
Asus' PadFone combines a tablet with a smartphone
The term "phablet" has arisen to define phones such as Samsung's Galaxy Note III -- too small to be a tablet, yet too large to be a smartphone: a hybrid of form factors. But Asus' PadFone might be the ultimate phablet: Buyers get both a tablet and smartphone, but none of the trade-offs that traditional phablets entail.
Normally, the PadFone Infinity is a standard, 5-inch smartphone running Google's Android. It has a high-end processor and 13-megapixel camera. In other words, it's largely indistinguishable from many other Android smartphones. But it has one huge advantage over its competitors -- a proprietary dock.
The PadFone Infinity comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen dock. By inserting the phone into the dock, owners can transform their 5-inch smartphone into a 10.1-inch Android tablet. Take it out of the dock, and you're back to a standard smartphone.
Google would benefit from the emergence of another Android player
Buyers of the PadFone Infinity are basically getting two devices in one. Instead of buying Samsung's Galaxy S4 and a Galaxy Note 10.1 or Apple's iPhone 5s and full-size iPad, consumers can simply get Asus' PadFone. Pricing for the PadFone in the U.S. has not yet been announced, but as long as carriers continue to subsidize handsets, it could be more cost effective for consumers to buy a PadFone instead of two separate devices.
The rise of Asus as a major Android OEM would be great for Google, as the company has reportedly grown uneasy with Samsung's dominance. About two-thirds of all smartphones running Google's mobile operating system are made by Samsung, and Samsung is now starting to steer Android for its own benefit.
Samsung held its first developers conference back in October, where it encouraged Android developers to customize their apps for its hardware; meanwhile, Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch forces owners to use Samsung's app store in place of Google Play.
It's not hard to see why Samsung would do this -- it's pretty easy to make the jump from a Samsung device to another handset running Google's operating system: Anything purchased through Google Play (apps, books, music) easily carries over, while the basic functionality is largely unchanged.
Could the PadFone Threaten Apple?
Apple doesn't have to worry about this: If consumers need iOS, they have no choice but to go with an Apple-made handset. Apple customers are notoriously loyal, possibly because of these lock-in effects -- transferring apps, music, and books purchased through iTunes to Android is difficult or impossible.
But if Asus' PadFone catches it on, it could still take its toll on Apple in other ways. For instance, there is some evidence to suggest that a chunk of Apple iPad owners use smartphones powered by Google's operating system: InfoScout reports that, on Black Friday, 40% of iPad purchases went to Android smartphone users.
But if their Android smartphone also doubles as their tablet, Android owners might have little incentive to buy that Apple-made iPad. Moreover, if the PadFone concept catches on, even some Apple diehards might be enticed to make the switch -- as larger-screen Android smartphones may have attracted some iPhone buyers, so may the savings of a two-in-one device.
A hybrid device that actually makes sense
It's too early to say whether the PadFone will be a hit in the U.S. -- but if priced appropriately, I could definitely see it catching on. Microsoft has been widely criticized for attempting to create a hybrid desktop/tablet with Windows 8, but the hybrid of a tablet/smartphone actually makes sense -- for the most part, Apple's iPhone only differs from its iPad in terms of screen size.
If Asus does find success, it could be a hinderance to Samsung, which has risen to dominate Android -- more competition for Samsung, however, is beneficial to Google. Apple's monopoly of iOS should help it to retain most of its customers, but it could lose some iPad sales, and a few Apple faithful might even make the switch.
Asus' PadFone could be the most significant smartphone released in U.S. next year; investors in the space should definitely keep an eye on it.
http://www.fool.com/investing/genera...sus-radic.aspx
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NBA Discussion / Unlocking cell phones
« Last post by Reality on December 16, 2013, 02:33:18 PM »Bods, Laker Fan, WayOutWest,
If any of you are still around, what is the goods on unlocking cell phones.
I don't want an Apple 5s 64GM iPhone, however i can get one at what I'm told is a steal at $399.
Ok great, can i give it away or hawk it on ebay?
It would need to be unlocked.
Or, since it's part of an ATT deal, could i give it away or sell it to someone who in turn has or would get an ATT plan?
ATT customer service is holding the company line that they will not unlock it until a contract is over. I did not ask about if another ATT person obtains the phone.
Person tells me these little stores in the mall will unlock it for 20 bucks but i dunno.....
I'm told Congress just accepted a payoff to make unlocking illegal for the near future.
The scam phone corporations are allegedly working on a plan to agree to unlock each others, but I'm sure that will be only after they have soaked a customer for two years of service.
From a purely tech standpoint, can they be unlocked without ATT-Apples meddling?
If any of you are still around, what is the goods on unlocking cell phones.
I don't want an Apple 5s 64GM iPhone, however i can get one at what I'm told is a steal at $399.
Ok great, can i give it away or hawk it on ebay?
It would need to be unlocked.
Or, since it's part of an ATT deal, could i give it away or sell it to someone who in turn has or would get an ATT plan?
ATT customer service is holding the company line that they will not unlock it until a contract is over. I did not ask about if another ATT person obtains the phone.
Person tells me these little stores in the mall will unlock it for 20 bucks but i dunno.....
I'm told Congress just accepted a payoff to make unlocking illegal for the near future.
The scam phone corporations are allegedly working on a plan to agree to unlock each others, but I'm sure that will be only after they have soaked a customer for two years of service.
From a purely tech standpoint, can they be unlocked without ATT-Apples meddling?
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NBA Discussion / Sterns going to clean up flopping. Jason Terry.
« Last post by Reality on November 14, 2013, 03:01:29 PM »Comes as no surprise, but Sterns promise to clean up NBA flopping has proven thus far to be a joke.
James Harden got the years 1st, this after having already received a *warning*.
I'm sure the 5K fine out of Hardens 20 million a year salary will really deter him.
But, did you catch the one by Jason Terry? No contact whatsoever and check out the fake fight afterwords:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh-_bJSquC0&feature=youtube_gdata
James Harden got the years 1st, this after having already received a *warning*.
I'm sure the 5K fine out of Hardens 20 million a year salary will really deter him.
But, did you catch the one by Jason Terry?
No contact whatsoever and check out the fake fight afterwords:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh-_bJSquC0&feature=youtube_gdata
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by Reality on November 03, 2013, 10:38:01 AM »Wolverine,
St Louis still one of if not the top organization in MLB when considering $$$ and market size. What do they put in the water out there?
That having been said, what is the thinking of Redbird Nation coffee shop drinker re Wainrights 6th inning after retiring Nava to open?
This game had 2-1 one way or the other written all over it. St Loius should have been treating it as their Game 7 (not that they weren't but...)
The Drew walk blew me away.
That St Louis manager then stuck with him for Ross and Ellsbury i do not get at all.
Do you still have your sports anchor gig? Still in MN?
Groupies?
D Nava struck out swinging. 1 1
X Bogaerts singled to center. 1 1
S Drew walked, X Bogaerts to second. 1 1
D Ross hit a ground rule double to left, X Bogaerts scored, S Drew to third. 2 1
J Lester grounded out to pitcher. 2 1
J Ellsbury singled to center, S Drew scored, D Ross thrown out at home.
St Louis still one of if not the top organization in MLB when considering $$$ and market size. What do they put in the water out there?
That having been said, what is the thinking of Redbird Nation coffee shop drinker re Wainrights 6th inning after retiring Nava to open?
This game had 2-1 one way or the other written all over it. St Loius should have been treating it as their Game 7 (not that they weren't but...)
The Drew walk blew me away.
That St Louis manager then stuck with him for Ross and Ellsbury i do not get at all.
Do you still have your sports anchor gig? Still in MN?
Groupies?
D Nava struck out swinging. 1 1
X Bogaerts singled to center. 1 1
S Drew walked, X Bogaerts to second. 1 1
D Ross hit a ground rule double to left, X Bogaerts scored, S Drew to third. 2 1
J Lester grounded out to pitcher. 2 1
J Ellsbury singled to center, S Drew scored, D Ross thrown out at home.
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by Wolverine on October 31, 2013, 09:41:53 AM »I've heard that about JB.
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NBA Discussion / Re: ziggy; Jacoby Ellsbury
« Last post by ziggy on October 30, 2013, 07:49:39 PM »My nephew and brother went to Jacoby's wedding reception, and they both agreed Pedroia, Lester, and couple of others were engaging, and respectful people. Some though were not.
Who were the dicks, Zig???
One is no longer a Red Sox, involved in a big trade, who was a big fried chicken fan, with the initials of JB. Another is a member of the rotation with the initials CB. Those were the 2 worst, and there were several other who you weren't dicks per se, but they viewed everybody at the reception as clearly beneath them. Pedroia on the other hand was very engaging, came right up to my nephew and chatted with him for 10-15 minutes, very unpretentious. Lester was less forward, but very respectful.