Technology Thread.

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It's fecking shit on them an all. The Mrs needed something lightweight for travelling and I got it to a Sony laptop and a Samsung tablet/laptop thingy. They were the same price (shit loads) and I foolishly went for the Samsung. Went for the Samsung because it had 3g and could be converted between laptop and tablet. It's a piece of useless shit. Partly due to Windows 8 being shit, but also because Samsung make shit crap

Anyone want to buy a Samsung tablet/laptop thingy - hardly used? Willing do do it 40% off

'their' in that sense i meant it , i meant microsoft, i've used them phones, i thought it were good, "woah this is better than it is on a laptop" , simple enough, kind of fast. was a cheapo lumia. the a-z list of everything was the 'page' on the right.

yours might be because its a windows RT thingy, the 'Pro' tablets just seem like theyre real computers in a tablet shape. if it was pissing me off, knowing samsung you'll need to update the bios/firmware andr remove all their shite software. :/

never used a touchscreen laptop, might get one of them acer touchscreen chome netbooks if i want something else to play with. but think i'd be better off with two tablets.

on a computer tho, it's arse backwards. i hate that everything hidden, but, the more i think about it google and apple etc are just as guilty with that. dont know why folk (ie, me) accept hidden icons and that on a phone, but do it on a computer and theyre not fit to burn. i remember one of the linux distros got dumped en masse when they changed their UI .

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

It's fecking shit on them an all. The Mrs needed something lightweight for travelling and I got it to a Sony laptop and a Samsung tablet/laptop thingy. They were the same price (shit loads) and I foolishly went for the Samsung. Went for the Samsung because it had 3g and could be converted between laptop and tablet. It's a piece of useless shit. Partly due to Windows 8 being shit, but also because Samsung make shit crap

Anyone want to buy a Samsung tablet/laptop thingy - hardly used? Willing do do it 40% off

'their' in that sense i meant it , i meant microsoft, i've used them phones, i thought it were good, "woah this is better than it is on a laptop" , simple enough, kind of fast. was a cheapo lumia. the a-z list of everything was the 'page' on the right.

yours might be because its a windows RT thingy, the 'Pro' tablets just seem like theyre real computers in a tablet shape. if it was pissing me off, knowing samsung you'll need to update the bios/firmware andr remove all their shite software. :/

never used a touchscreen laptop, might get one of them acer touchscreen chome netbooks if i want something else to play with. but think i'd be better off with two tablets.

on a computer tho, it's arse backwards. i hate that everything hidden, but, the more i think about it google and apple etc are just as guilty with that. dont know why folk (ie, me) accept hidden icons and that on a phone, but do it on a computer and theyre not fit to burn. i remember one of the linux distros got dumped en masse when they changed their UI .

It's a proper Win 8 Pro machine - should be for just shy of a grand! Problem is, Windows 8 is really shit using it in desktop mode and touch. App mode is ok, but I've yet to find an app that is any good, or at least as good as proper desktop. I used Mango on a phone ages ago and that were fine. Not as good as the Meego phone Nokia did. That were a shame as that had potential.

[a1]

i thought you could just run anything you wanted on the proper Pro tablets. because they just use one of intel's x64 processors and not the ARM ones, so all the windows software ever written just runs on them.

MS's Surface 2 pro tablet seems like the flagship one now, them's dear too.

the meego thing is still going , its called jolla or sailfish or something now, you can load it on the nokia N9 and others or buy their new phones theyre compatible some with android apps too. you probably know this already. them Tizen based phones are also related to meego, but thats samsung related so ymmv.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

i thought you could just run anything you wanted on the proper Pro tablets. because they just use one of intel's x64 processors and not the ARM ones, so all the windows software ever written just runs on them.

MS's Surface 2 pro tablet seems like the flagship one now, them's dear too.

the meego thing is still going , its called jolla or sailfish or something now, you can load it on the nokia N9 and others or buy their new phones theyre compatible some with android apps too. you probably know this already. them Tizen based phones are also related to meego, but thats samsung related so ymmv.

You can load any Windows 7/8 compatible software and it largely works. Problem is, desktop software just doesn't work well in touch. Half the time it is impossible click what you want because it is too small. If you make it bigger, it doesn't all fit on the screen. Making things for a small screen then plonking it on a laptop size screen and vice-versa just doesn't work. I'd just not bother with the touch screen bit, but the track pad and click button is the worst excuse I've ever come across. It is virtually unusable, meaning you need a mouse, which defeats the whole concept. Aside from quick boot time, a cheapo 200 quid laptop would be better.

Moral of the story, is buy a regular laptop and get either a Nexus 7/10 or an iPad (can't believe I'm advocating an iPad ). If anyone needs an ultra portable lightweight laptop then Sony do an 11.6" screen laptop that weighs not much more than a feather.

[Worthy4England]

i thought you could just run anything you wanted on the proper Pro tablets. because they just use one of intel's x64 processors and not the ARM ones, so all the windows software ever written just runs on them.

MS's Surface 2 pro tablet seems like the flagship one now, them's dear too.

the meego thing is still going , its called jolla or sailfish or something now, you can load it on the nokia N9 and others or buy their new phones theyre compatible some with android apps too. you probably know this already. them Tizen based phones are also related to meego, but thats samsung related so ymmv.

You can load any Windows 7/8 compatible software and it largely works. Problem is, desktop software just doesn't work well in touch. Half the time it is impossible click what you want because it is too small. If you make it bigger, it doesn't all fit on the screen. Making things for a small screen then plonking it on a laptop size screen and vice-versa just doesn't work. I'd just not bother with the touch screen bit, but the track pad and click button is the worst excuse I've ever come across. It is virtually unusable, meaning you need a mouse, which defeats the whole concept. Aside from quick boot time, a cheapo 200 quid laptop would be better.

Moral of the story, is buy a regular laptop and get either a Nexus 7/10 or an iPad (can't believe I'm advocating an iPad ). If anyone needs an ultra portable lightweight laptop then Sony do an 11.6" screen laptop that weighs not much more than a feather.

You could of course get a detachable.

As it happens, I've not had a minute's problem with my Samsung tab.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

You could of course get a detachable.

As it happens, I've not had a minute's problem with my Samsung tab.

She needed Windows for work stuff. We have an old Asus Transformer, but a little past it's best now. The idea was one device to replace the Transformer. I've now bought a Nexus 7 for tablet stuff and very happy with it. I've an old school laptop with Windows 8 on it, so I at least don't need to use the Samsung

[Worthy4England]

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print your own house....wonder when I can print Billy Bragg's?

[bobo the clown]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-fr ... e-27156775

print your own house....wonder when I can print Billy Bragg's?

There's not enough paper in the World. Forests would be lost forever .... and that would be Bragg's fault.

And he calls himself concerned for the environment !!!!

[Worthy4England]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-fr ... e-27156775

print your own house....wonder when I can print Billy Bragg's?

There's not enough paper in the World. Forests would be lost forever .... and that would be Bragg's fault.

And he calls himself concerned for the environment !!!!

errr, they print cement......

[bobo the clown]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-fr ... e-27156775

print your own house....wonder when I can print Billy Bragg's?

There's not enough paper in the World. Forests would be lost forever .... and that would be Bragg's fault.

And he calls himself concerned for the environment !!!!

errr, they print cement......

Which is a leading cause of flooding.

The man's a disgrace.

[TANGODANCER]

System Network Services? Had a couple of calls from guys rambling on about being concerned about my laptop..(don't have one, the wife does). Knowing suppliers don't make phone calls, who are these people? I just cut the calls.

[Gary the Enfield]

System Network Services? Had a couple of calls from guys rambling on about being concerned about my laptop..(don't have one, the wife does). Knowing suppliers don't make phone calls, who are these people? I just cut the calls.

Buy a whistle and give 'em a blast down the 'phone before hanging up. Scaremongering bastards the lot of 'em.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Bloody hell Tango. You seem to get a lot of this sort of thing. What you doing on that computer when the wife is watching Corrie in the other room

PS - whistle is good

[Montreal Wanderer]

System Network Services? Had a couple of calls from guys rambling on about being concerned about my laptop..(don't have one, the wife does). Knowing suppliers don't make phone calls, who are these people? I just cut the calls.

We get a lot of these though they say they the Windows Security team and my computer is causing problems. The calls generally come from India. It's just a scam to get you to buy something you don't need. That's happened to you before I think so now be wise. Go with the whistle.

[TANGODANCER]

Not sure where they're getting my land line no from, but it can't only be me. Always Asian accents. Worry not, I won't fall for any of them again. Once bitten etc....

[Montreal Wanderer]

Not sure where they're getting my land line no from, but it can't only be me. Always Asian accents. Worry not, I won't fall for any of them again. Once bitten etc....

They have computers dial every number and just pick up if someone answers. You might notice there is a slight pause after you answer - they get a flash that it's been answered and pick up. Bastards.

[bobo the clown]

Not sure where they're getting my land line no from, but it can't only be me. Always Asian accents. Worry not, I won't fall for any of them again. Once bitten etc....

They have computers dial every number and just pick up if someone answers. You might notice there is a slight pause after you answer - they get a flash that it's been answered and pick up. Bastards.

These cheeky c*nts have taken to dropping the call on you if you go at all off script. Bastards.

They often get my surname wrong, thus proving they are scamming. "You have asked for this call ...
" .... "yeah, & gave you the wrong frigging name did I ?".

[clapton is god]

Not sure where they're getting my land line no from, but it can't only be me. Always Asian accents. Worry not, I won't fall for any of them again. Once bitten etc....

Try this and have a bit of fun at their expense.

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[thebish]

Not sure where they're getting my land line no from, but it can't only be me. Always Asian accents. Worry not, I won't fall for any of them again. Once bitten etc....

They have computers dial every number and just pick up if someone answers. You might notice there is a slight pause after you answer - they get a flash that it's been answered and pick up. Bastards.

These cheeky c*nts have taken to dropping the call on you if you go at all off script. Bastards.

They often get my surname wrong, thus proving they are scamming. "You have asked for this call ...
" .... "yeah, & gave you the wrong frigging name did I ?".

different type of call, but...

"hello sir, we're doing some replacement windows/soffits in your area - would you like us to come round and give you a quote?"

"ooh - really? where exactly are you? could i see you from my window? I'll go and have a look... can you get your man to wave? Is he the bloke up a ladder at number 37?? etc...

[Prufrock]

Register with the TPS http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We're registered at home and hardly ever get spam calls. If we do, mother Pru just says 'we're registered with the TPS' and they apologise and ring off.

I've just seen when finding that link that they do mobile numbers too now, so I'll be doing that so the f*ckers stop constantly ringing trying to get me to claim back PPI.

Their website does say they can't do a lot about spam from abroad though, so sounds like unfortunately you're on a list TD.