RockRaines Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Y2HH @ Sep 17, 2013 -> 12:52 PM) I stopped trusting CNET a long time ago. I remember reading some stuff about them I didn't like, I can't recall what it was now, but their articles/writing/reviews haven't done much to change my opinion of them as of late. Every single TV they rate high is a panny. I love Panny plasmas but at some point you have to like another set right? They also started to push Vizio, which to me just looks sketchy. Actually check that, they apparently hate Panny LED"s. Edited September 17, 2013 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 17, 2013 -> 02:26 PM) Every single TV they rate high is a panny. I love Panny plasmas but at some point you have to like another set right? They also started to push Vizio, which to me just looks sketchy. Actually check that, they apparently hate Panny LED"s. It's okay, we're quickly approaching a point where the high-end TVs are near indistinguishable and the whole thing becomes highly subjective in nature. I look at CNET for some things, but just as one piece of the puzzle. I, of course, love researching the s*** out of tech purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 17, 2013 -> 04:51 PM) It's okay, we're quickly approaching a point where the high-end TVs are near indistinguishable and the whole thing becomes highly subjective in nature. I look at CNET for some things, but just as one piece of the puzzle. I, of course, love researching the s*** out of tech purchases. This is very much true. I think there is still a difference in technologies (LCD vs LCD/LED vs Plasma), but any non bargain bin brand is about equal to any other brand of equivalent quality. And for the record, LED tv's are still LCD's, just lit with LED's. I hate when people think they're different. And I'm not saying you did, just pointing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (farmteam @ Sep 14, 2013 -> 10:59 AM) My phone decided to die today, and I was going to get a new one soon anyway. Any suggestions for a new droid? QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 14, 2013 -> 01:55 PM) HTC One If you have some specific preferences as far as features/strengths/carrier we might be able to point you towards a particular phone. I second the One. I actually promised myself I wouldn't buy another HTC after my last phone, got talked into the One at the last second, and I've been in love ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Sep 17, 2013 -> 04:51 PM) It's okay, we're quickly approaching a point where the high-end TVs are near indistinguishable and the whole thing becomes highly subjective in nature. I look at CNET for some things, but just as one piece of the puzzle. I, of course, love researching the s*** out of tech purchases. I'm an over researcher as well, and with two new tv's to buy i've been all over the internet. My one concern was looking at a brand like Vizio when I know they are budget. I went with my old standard in Samsung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Any of you guys know of any good corporate instant messaging applications for monitoring and archiving IMs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Microsoft Lync does that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 11:04 AM) Microsoft Lync does that I need a product that can monitor and save AIM messages specifically. That is the IM client that the energy trading folks use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 02:10 PM) I need a product that can monitor and save AIM messages specifically. That is the IM client that the energy trading folks use. I don't remember where it is but there is a way to turn on logging in that program, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 01:10 PM) I need a product that can monitor and save AIM messages specifically. That is the IM client that the energy trading folks use. People (especially corporations) still use AIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 11:16 AM) I don't remember where it is but there is a way to turn on logging in that program, if that helps. Yeah, but it still allows the user to modify or delete the messages, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 11:16 AM) People (especially corporations) still use AIM? Yes, our company uses Microsoft Lync, but the trading floor has been given permission to utilize AIM for trading. They actually do an awful lot of big deals over AIM, although we make them do the confirms over recorded phone lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 12:55 PM) Any of you guys know of any good corporate instant messaging applications for monitoring and archiving IMs? I don't know what is used, but I know financial firms who use IMs have to monitor and archive them. The technology is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 01:16 PM) People (especially corporations) still use AIM? Trading desks love it. it is quicker than picking up the phone and trying to get someone to answer at the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 11:43 AM) Trading desks love it. it is quicker than picking up the phone and trying to get someone to answer at the other end. Yeah, and in our industry they use it to schedule the energy around the grid too, which can be an absolute chore if you're trying to do it verbally. IM's are easier than sending emails as well. Edited September 18, 2013 by iamshack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 01:55 PM) Yeah, and in our industry they use it to schedule the energy around the grid too, which can be an absolute chore if you're trying to do it verbally. IM's are easier than sending emails as well. I know that companies use IM clients...but AIM? AIM was something everyone used when I was in middle school. I was expecting something along the lines of a Microsoft product for corporate IM. Edited September 18, 2013 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 AIM is free and doesn't require whatever sort of centralized bulls*** Lync requires, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 01:55 PM) Yeah, and in our industry they use it to schedule the energy around the grid too, which can be an absolute chore if you're trying to do it verbally. IM's are easier than sending emails as well. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 02:01 PM) AIM is free and doesn't require whatever sort of centralized bulls*** Lync requires, though. Like Dirsync, WS-trust or WS-fed and all of microsofts bulls*** google chat is free and handy and tons of people use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 12:00 PM) I'm an over researcher as well, and with two new tv's to buy i've been all over the internet. My one concern was looking at a brand like Vizio when I know they are budget. I went with my old standard in Samsung. I have had very good experiences with Vizio - but I have to add that I am anything but an experienced or especially informed TV buyer. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 03:08 PM) Like Dirsync, WS-trust or WS-fed and all of microsofts bulls*** google chat is free and handy and tons of people use it. Google Chat/Hangouts works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 It looks like iOS 7 is a nightmare for audio developers. I received a few emails today from separate developers warning users to not update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 here's some more information google turned up: http://evolver.fm/2013/09/18/audiobus-warn...ading-to-ios-7/ However, as millions of iOS users the world over keep checking iTunes and their devices for Wednesday’s iOS 7 upgrade to appear, audio app developer Audiobus warns those who make music on iOS to avoid iOS 7 like the plague, due to “a wide variety of bugs that are causing performance problems, crashes and other problems in a large number of music apps.” Update: Audiobus developer Sebastian Dittmann responded with a bit more detail on what’s going on here. The short story: The most serious bug appears to happen when someone calls you, or another audio event happens, as you’re recording. Also, if you use an older iOS device for music creation, the upgrade will slow down your machine to the point that some audio apps won’t work as well. If these same problems didn't happen with ios4/5/6, why would you assume lazy developers are to blame and not a problem with ios7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Y2HH @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 04:20 PM) Because other audio apps are working fine, such as Yamaha's? They need to build a new framework and use the new ios7 APIs. And it's not just Yahama's that works, as does Tracktor...so it's sounding to me like Audiobus waited too long and didn't make their deadlines. http://www.djtechtools.com/2013/09/18/ipad...pdate-to-ios-7/ They pretty much say there are always issues, but for the most part, in their studios, this software all seems to work on ios7 just fine. It looks like Traktor is also recommending waiting? So I don't know why you said it's working fine. iOS 7 is here, but it seems there are serious issues concerning audio. TRAKTOR DJ, along with many other audio apps, is experiencing performance and stability issues on iOS 7. Initial testing has also revealed general audio performance issues that can affect some Native Instruments hardware. If you use TRAKTOR DJ or audio apps, we recommend you don’t update just yet. Please see this Knowledge Base article for more details. Please also note that an iOS device cannot be downgraded to iOS 6 after being upgraded to iOS 7. We’ll let you know as soon as these issues have been resolved. Best regards, The Native Instruments team Edited September 18, 2013 by StrangeSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Sep 18, 2013 -> 04:26 PM) It looks like Traktor is also recommending waiting? No idea, users of it are saying it works fine. From the same article: "In our experience last week using the gold master of iOS7 and Traktor DJ on an iPad 3rd generation, it seemed to work fine in the studio." After looking through some google pages, other users of the software say its working for them, too. So I really don't know. Propellerhead also says all of their stuff has been updated for ios7 and is working. Doesn't sit well that some work fine (and have been updated) , and some (who didn't update their frameworks), are complaining about issues. Sounds to me like they waited too long...also, doesn't it seem odd that developers have had access to ios7 for months now, and they wait until today to send out warnings? Edited September 18, 2013 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Cyanogenmod is becoming a company and they're going to introduce an app in the play store for easily installing their ROM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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