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Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 12:56:44 PM

Title: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 12:56:44 PM
Do u think they're coming out with too much stuff, and too fast? I mean the regular ipods were just invented like a couple years ago, now they got an ipod touch, and a phone similar to an ipod. what will they make next?
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on April 24, 2009, 01:01:46 PM
I'm hoping for a laptop that won't crash and burn for no reason.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:03:43 PM
I'm sorta glad it's doing that, I think they're compensating for not being in flying cars by now like Back to the Future said we would.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: MagmarFire on April 24, 2009, 01:06:22 PM
That's business for you, JDog; they need to rake in the cash somehow, and...well, that's all they're really good for.

We need to pull through eventually, though. Remember what Sarge said in RvB: "The solution to today's overabundance of technology isn't more useless gadgets; it's more useless features and fewer usable gadgets."

Or something.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:07:34 PM
I can't wait until Metal gear-esque Codecs come out to the public.

That'd be awesome.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 01:14:19 PM
I heard they already started making the PS4, and the PS3 hasnt even been out that long.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 24, 2009, 01:16:11 PM
Quote from: Roy the Pokemon Professor on April 24, 2009, 01:07:34 PM
I can't wait until Metal gear-esque Codecs come out to the public.

That'd be awesome.

They already have them, but they're for military use only.  They work by touching your eardrum and making only it vibrate, essentially turning your ear into a speaker.  They're very expensive, but they aren't classified or anything-- they just require a license to own and operate.

They can also cause permanent ear damage if not installed by a proper technician.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:18:31 PM
But still wouldn't it be cool? I mean having it so no one can eavesdrop on your conversations? They'd hear on side but thats it.

Quote from: Imazeldaherob on April 24, 2009, 01:14:19 PM
I heard they already started making the PS4, and the PS3 hasnt even been out that long.

Probably trying to make up for Nintendo's release of their new DS-i System.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 01:20:26 PM
Yeah but still, I just got a good game collection for the PS3, now they're making another system already lol
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:21:48 PM
Well let me first say, Pics or it ain't happening.

I mean Come on I think nintendo is the only on Daft enough to release a new system right now.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 01:22:54 PM
Im surprised Xbox hasnt released a new system yet. lol
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:25:32 PM
Eh, It's microsoft, They won't spend money when they're making so much right now.

I mean all the money they get for charging to use online when you already pay for your internet.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 24, 2009, 01:27:18 PM
Surely you've heard about the newest Microsoft project, right?  They're trying to incorporate blu-ray graphics and a fully integrated motion-sensing system into the newest Xbox.

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...

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it's called the PSWii60.

......PFFFFFFF
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 01:27:53 PM
yea, am just saying...im actually surprised that there isnt a handheld xbox system yet lol
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:28:45 PM
Well, That's because they want to be able to charge for online and not a lot of Portable games can be internet capable.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 24, 2009, 01:31:14 PM
The PSP can :D
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: The Glamour Nazi on April 24, 2009, 01:32:12 PM
But how many of the PSP games our Online dominant?

Notice a lot of the games Microsoft makes are. See what I mean now?
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: MagmarFire on April 24, 2009, 02:58:44 PM
Isn't Microsoft merely a publisher for most of them?
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Twilight Wolf on April 24, 2009, 06:42:46 PM
Regarding the PS4: From what I've heard, Nintendo started basic work on the Wii almost immediately after the GameCube's launch. However, the only things I've heard about the PS4 is pure speculation about what it might be.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 24, 2009, 06:47:21 PM
Quote from: Twilight Wolf on April 24, 2009, 06:42:46 PM
Regarding the PS4: From what I've heard, Nintendo started basic work on the Wii almost immediately after the GameCube's launch. However, the only things I've heard about the PS4 is pure speculation about what it might be.

I've heard that it has to have a water-coolant system because it overheats too much

probably from all the awesome inside.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Gamefreak on April 25, 2009, 08:06:33 AM
I don't get what all the complaints are about.  My PS3 has never overheated in the 2 or so years I've had it.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Twilight Wolf on April 25, 2009, 01:43:03 PM
I've never even heard my PS3's fans speed up even after intense 3+ hour gaming sessions...
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: jdubroxs on April 26, 2009, 09:47:39 AM
Well im waiting for them to invent an internet with no flaws. oh and a better vista would be nice. :D
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 26, 2009, 10:25:55 AM
The internet is flawless, it's the content that's flawed :P
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Mysterious F. on April 26, 2009, 10:39:54 AM
One thing I would like to see made in the near future is a type of software you carry around like an iPOD or GameBoy, which you use to download books and can read them using the software whenever. ?This way, you won't have to lug around giant books with you when you go somewhere.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Fishalicious on April 26, 2009, 11:25:39 AM
haha.




who reads anymore? just wait for the movie.




... Actually, I think that technology might be overdoing itself, but I guess it doesn't matter too much. We're overdeveloping and it's going to end us some day.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 26, 2009, 11:29:23 AM
Quote from: Whocares on April 26, 2009, 10:39:54 AM
One thing I would like to see made in the near future is a type of software you carry around like an iPOD or GameBoy, which you use to download books and can read them using the software whenever. ?This way, you won't have to lug around giant books with you when you go somewhere.

Head to Borders, they actually have those.

(http://haytekgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sony-latest-ebook-reader.jpg)
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: darkphantomime on April 26, 2009, 11:34:41 AM
How much is it? I could catch up on Philip K. Dick.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Pyrgusfinn on April 26, 2009, 11:36:16 AM
Quote from: Davy Jones on April 26, 2009, 11:29:23 AM
Quote from: Whocares on April 26, 2009, 10:39:54 AM
One thing I would like to see made in the near future is a type of software you carry around like an iPOD or GameBoy, which you use to download books and can read them using the software whenever. ?This way, you won't have to lug around giant books with you when you go somewhere.

Head to Borders, they actually have those.

(http://haytekgadgets.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/sony-latest-ebook-reader.jpg)

Hey! I have one of those!  (and by I I mean my mom)
They are spiffy, and the battery life is amazing. 
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: DW on April 26, 2009, 05:54:27 PM
Quote from: Capt. Fiskers on April 26, 2009, 11:25:39 AM
who reads anymore? just wait for the movie.

I hear they're casting Emma Watson as the lead in Introduction to Precalculus.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Keaton on April 26, 2009, 06:30:19 PM
Emma Watson hace una fiesta en mis pantalones.

Also, I remember those gadgets being like $60-$70, but I could be way off.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Uximadesk on April 26, 2009, 06:38:54 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on April 26, 2009, 06:30:19 PM
Emma Watson hace una fiesta en mis pantalones.

*facepalm*

One of those gadgets would come handy, considering I like reading on long trips and usually have to choose just one book.
Title: Re: Technology over doing its self?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on April 26, 2009, 09:04:26 PM
Quote from: Whocares on April 26, 2009, 10:39:54 AM
This way, you won't have to lug around giant books with you when you go somewhere.
I like owning hard copies of books.

Quote from: Shika on April 26, 2009, 05:54:27 PM
I hear they're casting Emma Watson as the lead in Introduction to Precalculus.
Oh, dude, I'm so going to see that movie now.