Other Gadgets (general gadgets)

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
If you do playlists right, the shuffle is enough even for Penske to finish a triathlon.

Sub10.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
What is the model of this phone? I will be in the market for a new phone, probably with Verizon in the next month or two. I need suggestions. My current phone (a cheap Samsung picture phone) sucks monkey balls* and I don't want another sucky phone for the next 5 or so years. I'm changing to Verizon assuming that Mr. Man's new fully subsidized work phone/blackberry is on Verizon. Otherwise no limitations (other than my PDA and phone will remain separate devices). I really liked my old Nokia phone but Samsung has sucked... Awful text messaging.

Thoughts?



*Yes, flinty is pretty psyched about this.

In a nod towards my lax reading comprehension skills and lack of attention to detail......

Treo 700P on the EVDO network? I am posting from it now......

[pony_trekker]

Can one play video ipod through the TV? If so, what's the quality like?

[bold_n_brazen]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
What is the model of this phone? I will be in the market for a new phone, probably with Verizon in the next month or two. I need suggestions. My current phone (a cheap Samsung picture phone) sucks monkey balls* and I don't want another sucky phone for the next 5 or so years. I'm changing to Verizon assuming that Mr. Man's new fully subsidized work phone/blackberry is on Verizon. Otherwise no limitations (other than my PDA and phone will remain separate devices). I really liked my old Nokia phone but Samsung has sucked... Awful text messaging.

Thoughts?



*Yes, flinty is pretty psyched about this.

It's a Chocolate.

I am loving it. Haven't installed the music bit yet, but think it's a really cool phone even without it.

Text messaging is okay, but wish it had the predicitive text like my old phone did.

[Sparklehorse]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'll let you know. The odds of it happening are great if I end up buying the nano.

My bottom of the line hr monitor was eaten by a puppy in the teething stages, and I haven't bothered to replace it. The Polar people said that it happens quite a bit, and I think they have a strap replacement program if I can find all the pieces to send back to them.

I'm also interested if you decide to go the Nike route. I have a 2 gig nano, bought in the spring. It holds 500 songs or 2 days' worth, theoretically. For me, it's plenty for finding something to listen to while running. I wouldn't mind more space either so would buy the 8 that's now available.

I bought a holder which is not dashing looking but highly practical. It is foam and has a clip on it. You can attach it to your shorts or on the armband it comes with. I always use the clip-on with various kinds of workout bottoms. It is light enough that there is no tug.

[pony_trekker]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'll let you know. The odds of it happening are great if I end up buying the nano.

My bottom of the line hr monitor was eaten by a puppy in the teething stages, and I haven't bothered to replace it. The Polar people said that it happens quite a bit, and I think they have a strap replacement program if I can find all the pieces to send back to them.

I have one. It's pretty accurate and very easy to use. Every time you plug in your nano, you get an upload of your mileage, time and speed. Plus whenever you run your fastest mile, Lance Armstrong comes on and tells you "Quick they're on to you, get a full blood transfusion."

Of course, the only limitation is that you have to wear the NIKE shoes that you put the transmitter in so if you run at work and at home, better have that figured out.

[Sparklehorse]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
I have one. It's pretty accurate and very easy to use. Every time you plug in your nano, you get an upload of your mileage, time and speed. Plus whenever you run your fastest mile, Lance Armstrong comes on and tells you "Quick they're on to you, get a full blood transfusion."

Of course, the only limitation is that you have to wear the NIKE shoes that you put the transmitter in so if you run at work and at home, better have that figured out.

That's my hestitation -- the worst shin splints ever came from my wearing Nike shoes.

[nononono]

Originally posted by dc_chef
The kind you find in a second-hand st....oh wait, wrong item.

Baby, you're the most!

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Sparklehorse
That's my hestitation -- the worst shin splints ever came from my wearing Nike shoes.

Back in '91 just before I turned semi-pro, I bought my first pair of Nikes. Huaraches (sic). Wore em half dozen times and Got awful shin splits. Didn't wear Nikes again until about 03. Now I like em. No shin splits. But also not semi, quasi or otherwise pro.

Go figure.

Ymmv. Obviously.

[uberJobu]

Originally posted by pony_trekker
Can one play video ipod through the TV? If so, what's the quality like?

It depends on the TV. I've played ipod video on a 17in. flat panel (plasma) computer screen, and it's watchable but grainy. Anything larger would be shitty quality.

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by Sparklehorse
That's my hestitation -- the worst shin splints ever came from my wearing Nike shoes.

Actually, you don't need to wear Nikes. You can rig the sensor to your laces, or create your own under-the-insole divit for it. Plenty of talk about that on various running web sites. Lots of people don't like Nike running shoes.

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
Actually, you don't need to wear Nikes. You can rig the sensor to your laces, or create your own under-the-insole divit for it. Plenty of talk about that on various running web sites. Lots of people don't like Nike running shoes.

There was a piece on it this morning. That wasn't you from the Portland Running Company, was it?

(Also on NPR this morning, related to running, a piece on Chi Running, though I suspect this is a discussion for another board.)

[NotFromHere]

Nintendo Wii to hit U.S. stores Nov. 19
Video-game giant says successor to GameCube will cost $249.99

I might buy it just because I like the name.
And it's cute.



The Wii's game controller breaks the mold of console controllers: It's a slim wand that communicates the user's movements wirelessly to the main machine. Nintendo demonstrated a bowling game where the player moves the wand like he's throwing a ball down the lane.

Nintendo hopes the innovative controller, low price and popular game franchises like Mario Brothers and Zelda will recruit new gamers to console gaming.

[robustpuppy]

We are weighing using our Citi Thank You points to get a digital camcorder and I thought I'd solicit opinions on the models available. (I'm not looking for a debate on whether this is an efficient use of the points, or whether I'd get a better camera by paying cash for one.)

Unfortunately they don't give model numbers or very much detail, so looking for c-net reviews on each one will only give me more information and thereby make decision-making even more difficult for me. I plan to call for more details about my desired model before actually ordering it, but am trying to narrow the field before the call.

So, to the extent any one of you is inclined to click on these links and consider the choices, which models among the following would you consider? Burger, I know you think DVD has no real advantage over Mini-DV so no need to restate your advice to SEC Chick. )

https://www.thankyounetwork.com/rewa...entoryId=67114

https://www.thankyounetwork.com/rewa...entoryId=67116

https://www.thankyounetwork.com/rewa...ntoryId=102090

https://www.thankyounetwork.com/rewa...ntoryId=127083

I tend to think any of them would be fine. I have a Panasonic Lumix camera, so to the extent that the Pana camcorder uses the same memory card for its still picture function, I guess that would be in its favor.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by robustpuppy

I tend to think any of them would be fine.

Get more details, but yes. You have two choices: MiniDV v. DVD and Sony vs. Panasonic.

I have a version of the panasonic 3 CCD MiniDV camcorder. excellent picture quality, except in low light. (This was what the review said too). The sony is better in low light, but may not have as good picture quality. If you opt for MiniDV over DVD, make sure it is in fact MiniDV. The panasonic doesn't say there--I'd reject it if it uses any other type of tape.