Comments for TechNest Report | TNR http://technestreport.com/blog We cover, review and analyze the tech industry from head to toe Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:49:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.technestreport.comhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/alex/TechNestReport_Avatar_small.pngTechNest Report Comment on iPhone reminders: the one year later edition by Jamie http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/03/05/iphone-reminders-the-one-year-later-edition/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Jamie Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:49:23 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=827#comment-1523 I TOTALLY agree with the "remind me in more than 2 days" idea! My more-than-5-year-old HP iPaq (I still wonder why Apple didn't jump on HP's toes for taking on their "iDevice" branding?) was able to set reminders WEEKS in advance, let alone days! As someone who is mildly disabled I attend clinics 2 or 3 times a year that require certain pathology test to be done at least week in advance. On the iPhone I have to set separate events for the pathology test and the appointment, on the iPaq I could set the reminder for the appointment at 2 weeks which would automatically give me a week's notice for the pathology. I also agree with the "bug me till I acknowledge the reminder" idea! It works for the "alarm clock", why not iCal? Catch up Apple! I TOTALLY agree with the "remind me in more than 2 days" idea! My more-than-5-year-old HP iPaq (I still wonder why Apple didn't jump on HP's toes for taking on their "iDevice" branding?) was able to set reminders WEEKS in advance, let alone days! As someone who is mildly disabled I attend clinics 2 or 3 times a year that require certain pathology test to be done at least week in advance. On the iPhone I have to set separate events for the pathology test and the appointment, on the iPaq I could set the reminder for the appointment at 2 weeks which would automatically give me a week's notice for the pathology. I also agree with the "bug me till I acknowledge the reminder" idea! It works for the "alarm clock", why not iCal? Catch up Apple!

]]> Comment on Apple Push Notifications: the ultimate Twitter-friend test by alexluft http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/04/13/apple-push-notifications-the-ultimate-twitter-friend-test/comment-page-1/#comment-1517 alexluft Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:59:04 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=886#comment-1517 That's interesting, will need to try it out... although regarding push notifications - those are instant - as per my personal experience! That's interesting, will need to try it out… although regarding push notifications – those are instant – as per my personal experience!

]]> Comment on Apple Push Notifications: the ultimate Twitter-friend test by iphoneholic http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/04/13/apple-push-notifications-the-ultimate-twitter-friend-test/comment-page-1/#comment-1515 iphoneholic Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:37:16 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=886#comment-1515 Great article! I'm a little skeptical of the value for Twitter. After all, it will just tell you that new information is available and let you tap OK to launch your app. Why not just launch your app and see the new info yourself. Especially if you have a real easy way to get a quick update, like TvvitterBug's "double-tap" instant update feature. You just double-tap the title bar of any view you're on at you get an instant update. Works with "Home", "Direct Messages", "Mentions", everything. I think that's a lot better than constantly being interrupted by "you've got a push notification" popups all the time. Besides, doesn't it take like 15 mins or so to even get the notification? Why wait when you can simply double-tap and get them now? Sounds to me like a lot less steps and a more timely fashion to ultimately get the same thing. Great article! I'm a little skeptical of the value for Twitter. After all, it will just tell you that new information is available and let you tap OK to launch your app. Why not just launch your app and see the new info yourself. Especially if you have a real easy way to get a quick update, like TvvitterBug's "double-tap" instant update feature. You just double-tap the title bar of any view you're on at you get an instant update. Works with "Home", "Direct Messages", "Mentions", everything. I think that's a lot better than constantly being interrupted by "you've got a push notification" popups all the time. Besides, doesn't it take like 15 mins or so to even get the notification? Why wait when you can simply double-tap and get them now? Sounds to me like a lot less steps and a more timely fashion to ultimately get the same thing.

]]> Comment on TNR Tip: My audiobook disappeared from iTunes; help! (with video) by Ben http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/05/05/tnr-tip-my-audiobook-disappeared-from-itunes-help-with-video/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 Ben Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:22:08 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=1044#comment-1509 Alex.. U have another problem.. I tried to put one of my audiobooks in my podcast folder by changing the media kind.. Behold when I check the podcast folder the audiobook is no there... I have no idea how to get it back via itunes... I can view it using other media software like MediaMonkey, but in iTunes it is gone for good as it seems.. Any way I can bring it back to being an audiobook or anything for that matter? Thanx Lots in advance.. Ben Alex.. U have another problem.. I tried to put one of my audiobooks in my podcast folder by changing the media kind.. Behold when I check the podcast folder the audiobook is no there… I have no idea how to get it back via itunes… I can view it using other media software like MediaMonkey, but in iTunes it is gone for good as it seems.. Any way I can bring it back to being an audiobook or anything for that matter? Thanx Lots in advance..

Ben

]]> Comment on Do Adobe AIR apps pose threat to Mac user interface guidelines? by Brent http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/01/21/do-adobe-air-apps-pose-threat-to-mac-user-interface-guidelines/comment-page-1/#comment-1508 Brent Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:24:54 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=489#comment-1508 Wow. Is this really a concern? I like to think people are intelligent enough handle a little variance. Should every web page have the same user interface? Should every application do the same thing? Should computers just have one big button? Variety is good and the responsibility of good usability should rest on the developer. I have also seen mac applications that carry their own UI; therefore Mac developers are not necessarily tied to it either. Is AIR really the enemy, or should you be looking at UI development as a choice between developer decision based on the application vs. Mac Nazi look and feel? (See? I can make something innocent and non-important look evil as well.) Also, when developing an AIR application there is an option to use the system chrome. So a mac will look like a mac and a PC will look like a PC. Again, it comes down to developer decision. I think the most valid point in this article is, "in the end, users will decide what sticks and what doesn’t." Well said. I say we leave it there. If the UI is bad, users won't use it just like they wouldn't visit a site with bad UI regardless of how good it looks. Developers know this. . . or should anyway. AIR does have securities in it so the app does not run unless the user wants it; making it impossible to write a virus on that platform. You don't like an AIR app, don't run it. Uninstall it. Delete it. But to mask ban a platform because it allows individuality is foolishness. Who knows? Maybe you will find an app that has a better UI than the Mac and wish every application conformed to that. So, which is better? Creativity and innovation, or conformity and fear of individuality? You decide. It's your computer. Wow. Is this really a concern? I like to think people are intelligent enough handle a little variance. Should every web page have the same user interface? Should every application do the same thing? Should computers just have one big button?

Variety is good and the responsibility of good usability should rest on the developer. I have also seen mac applications that carry their own UI; therefore Mac developers are not necessarily tied to it either. Is AIR really the enemy, or should you be looking at UI development as a choice between developer decision based on the application vs. Mac Nazi look and feel? (See? I can make something innocent and non-important look evil as well.)

Also, when developing an AIR application there is an option to use the system chrome. So a mac will look like a mac and a PC will look like a PC. Again, it comes down to developer decision. I think the most valid point in this article is, "in the end, users will decide what sticks and what doesn’t." Well said. I say we leave it there. If the UI is bad, users won't use it just like they wouldn't visit a site with bad UI regardless of how good it looks. Developers know this. . . or should anyway.

AIR does have securities in it so the app does not run unless the user wants it; making it impossible to write a virus on that platform. You don't like an AIR app, don't run it. Uninstall it. Delete it. But to mask ban a platform because it allows individuality is foolishness. Who knows? Maybe you will find an app that has a better UI than the Mac and wish every application conformed to that.

So, which is better? Creativity and innovation, or conformity and fear of individuality? You decide. It's your computer.

]]> Comment on What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? by Tweets that mention What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? | TechNest Report | TNR -- Topsy.com http://technestreport.com/blog/2010/01/23/what-would-a-cellular-world-without-etfs-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-1504 Tweets that mention What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? | TechNest Report | TNR -- Topsy.com Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:30:00 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=2452#comment-1504 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lizette Gagné , TechNestReport. TechNestReport said: What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? http://bit.ly/6Luwl4 [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Lizette Gagné , TechNestReport. TechNestReport said: What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? http://bit.ly/6Luwl4 [...]

]]> Comment on What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? by alexluft http://technestreport.com/blog/2010/01/23/what-would-a-cellular-world-without-etfs-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-1502 alexluft Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:51:04 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=2452#comment-1502 I think they would find another way to do if, sure - but it's nice to dream once in a while of a world with no contracts and simple pay-as-you-go service.<br /><br /><br />Ok, bay to reality... I think they would find another way to do if, sure – but it's nice to dream once in a while of a world with no contracts and simple pay-as-you-go service.

Ok, bay to reality…

]]> Comment on What Would A Cellular World Without ETFs Look Like? by dobes http://technestreport.com/blog/2010/01/23/what-would-a-cellular-world-without-etfs-look-like/comment-page-1/#comment-1501 dobes Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:03:40 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=2452#comment-1501 I think they would find another way, for example financing the phone under a separate fee and agreement. Hard to say exactly what it would be. Fido in Canada used have no contracts but you had to pay back your phone discount if you left within a certain period. Was much easier to understand I think I think they would find another way, for example financing the phone under a separate fee and agreement. Hard to say exactly what it would be. Fido in Canada used have no contracts but you had to pay back your phone discount if you left within a certain period. Was much easier to understand I think

]]> Comment on TNR Tip: MacBook and red light coming out of headphone/mic jack by Wong http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/01/19/tnr-tip-macbook-and-red-light-coming-out-of-headphonemic-jack/comment-page-1/#comment-1498 Wong Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:07:41 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=452#comment-1498 Rad man, thanks. Got kinda' scared for a minute. Rad man, thanks. Got kinda' scared for a minute.

]]> Comment on TNR Tip: MacBook and red light coming out of headphone/mic jack by Sofia http://technestreport.com/blog/2009/01/19/tnr-tip-macbook-and-red-light-coming-out-of-headphonemic-jack/comment-page-1/#comment-1497 Sofia Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:06:10 +0000 http://technestreport.com/blog/?p=452#comment-1497 Tried this and didn't work. My red light doesn't stay on, it sort of blinks any thoughts?? Thanx. Tried this and didn't work. My red light doesn't stay on, it sort of blinks any thoughts?? Thanx.

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