<![CDATA[Comments from imagine-engine]]> <![CDATA[Comments from imagine-engine]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on iPhone 3G Reviews Are In]]> Video Capture and Voice Command (allows voice dialing and voice navigation through apps/menus) will be available through the app store by third party developers. I'm currently using both on an unlocked iPhone through installer.app. Neither application are free but are offered as a trial/demo. I'd still like to see an easy to use app that enables Bluetooth DUN and for Apple to provide a software update to enable Bluetooth AD2P (Stereo Bluetooth). As well for Apple to update App Store to show the actual file size of the applications prior to downloading. After all not every carrier is as generous as AT&T or O2 to provide their customers with unlimited data ;)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Elgato Shrinks EyeTV Digital TV Dongle, Now MacBook Air-Friendly]]> While I really like my current EyeTV Hybrid the EyeTV DTT Deluxe is not available in North America.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on This May Be the First Man on the Planet to Get an iPhone 3G]]> @digitalhen:

I thought only Rogers iPhone Voice & Data plans sucked. Vodaphone iPhone plans are worse.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on This May Be the First Man on the Planet to Get an iPhone 3G]]> @Gizmo:

The iPhone 3G doesn't support Bluetooth DUN. If Apple allows it in the future then we would either have to wait for a software update or possibly someone to release a user friendly app through the app store.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Batpod Makes Its Way to the British Formula One Grand Prix]]> If I had the cash I prefer to buy the new Batmobile than Batman's new motorcycle. Though parallel parking would be a challenge ;)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on U.S. Travelers Lose 12,000 Laptops Every Week]]> We can either assume the majority of these are either related to the user being a complete idiot misplacing the laptop or they are a thief trying to make their employer believe it was stolen. A suggestion for companies is to use a remote security measure such as Undercover for Macs which can help with recover of stolen or misplaced laptops. See [www.orbicule.com] for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Crash Bandicoot Comes Racing to iPhone 2.0]]> I want this game :)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on JesusPhone Breaks Just in Time for 3G (Verdict: Frak! I mean, YEAH!)]]> Thanks for the laugh. The video made my holiday (Happy Canada Day for the Canuck readers) even more fun :)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Apple Supposedly Working on iPhone With Slide-Out Keyboard (Realllly?)]]> I call bogus. I for one do not want an iPhone with slide out qwerty keyboard. I actually prefer going from Blackberry and Treo devices to using the digital qwerty keyboard on the iPhone.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Canadians Write Angry Letter to Steve Jobs Over iPhone Plan in the Great White North]]> @Kareem King:

"Oh and don't even try to use the iphone without a plan! My friend had to settle for watching a video on YouTube. Paid $800, down from $1200."

While I don't agree with Rogers current data plan pricing or that they don't offer unlimited data plans I'm also intelligent enough to take personal ownership understanding if I use data on my device on the wireless carrier network with out a data plan that I'll be subject to pay per use data charges. Which by the way Rogers clearly indicates on their site, in the details in a wireless term commitment (contract) as well in the monthly invoices that it's $0.05/KB with out a data plan and a warning is received via sms (text message) the first time a user accesses the internet or uses data such as opening a weather application or downloading.

As for your other comments they have nothing to do with their wireless service or the article which is relating to Rogers iPhone 3G Voice and Data plans. Please try to stay on topic.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Canadians Write Angry Letter to Steve Jobs Over iPhone Plan in the Great White North]]> Has Rogers even considered that their iPhone customers may be subscribed to MobileMe? With it keeping constant sync a user's data usage may easily exceed the data usage limits imposed on Rogers current iPhone plans. Unlike their competitors in Canada, Rogers actually owns their GSM towers Nationwide so there's no rental fee and more reason why they can provide unlimited data for the iPhone plans. Even their major competitor Telus (CDMA carrier) has started selling unlimited data plans for smartphones (Treo, Blackberry, etc) starting at $30.00 just after Rogers/Fido announced they are going to release the iPhone on July 11. Have they considered that customers may not go for the iPhone and just port over to Telus for unlimited data on a different smartphone? I also don't understand why Rogers is allowing Fido a company they own to sell their iPhone plans starting at 7 PM and with the early evening option starting at 5 PM though for Rogers customers the evenings start at 9 PM and the early evening option starts at 6 PM. Both iPhone plans are priced the same for both companies though they differ both in evening usage as well Fido offering per second billing.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Lightning Review: Western Digital's 320GB 7200RPM Scorpio Black Laptop Drive]]> Finally a 2.5" hard drive for the MacBook that is over 200 GB and runs at 7200 RPM :) Now all we need is a more economical Blu-Ray RW Superdrive ;)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on LiveLuggage Power-Assisted Suitcase Lightens the Load for Travellers]]> Really need an edit function as I didn't intend for the "?" to be added.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on LiveLuggage Power-Assisted Suitcase Lightens the Load for Travellers]]> $1300.00 for luggage is insane? Even with the security measures to stop a thief from breaking into the luggage I can't understand why anyone would pay this price to carry their belongings on a trip.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on We Can't Wait for the New iPhone G3]]> Now announcing the iPhone G3. An all-in-one for everyone.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Scientists Looking for the Force Finally Put CERN's Large Hadron Collider to Good USe]]> If it works with out endangering life on this planet or even the planet itself then it could be a great accomplishment for humankind. We could then have artificial gravity for spacecrafts, space stations, etc as well reverse gravity or a type of repulser force for machinery that lifts heavy objects or even transportation vehicles that don't pollute the environment.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Video: Teen Brutally Beats Bus Passenger for iPhone]]> Such incidents are reasons why in case of theft we need the ability to not only track our iPhone but also the option to remote wipe the data. Since the iPhone 3G will have GPS and the ability to remote wipe data it will make it easier for the law to catch and prosecute idiots such as the attacker in the video. A reminder for those getting an iPhone to use the option to PIN lock your device. That way if it is jacked you don't have to worry about the carrier being only able to lock the SIM card.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Caption Contest: The Google Maps Prius Gets a Speeding Ticket]]> A cellphone signal booster for the "Can you hear me now?".

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on No Tethering for iPhone 3G]]> @camo_r:

I'm not an AT&T subscriber, I'm with Rogers here in Canada using the iPhone (EDGE version) unlocked though will be upgrading to the HSPA version on a 36 month term renewal when released on July 11. I guess here we're used to not being able to tether smartphones on regular data plans unless using the plan specific for data cards. I just realized AT&T has an unlimited data plan for $60.00 MSF that allows tethering for smartphones. That's far better then Rogers $65.00 MSF 1 GB data plan for laptop data cards. Though we do have a better data plan for HSPA video calling phones $7.00 MSF unlimited mobile browsing with 1 year free video calling or $20.00 MSF unlimited mobile browsing, unlimited mobile mail, 2500 SMS, 1000 picture/video messages, callid, voicemail, name display, who called and mobile backup. Hopefully Apple will provide an update to allow the feature since carriers like AT&T allow tethering data plans for smartphones.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on No Tethering for iPhone 3G]]> Why not just take out the SIM card from the iPhone and use it in a HSPA data card such as the Merlin X950D or just purchase a separate data plan for use with your MacBook using a HSPA data card?

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Apple Introduces iPhone 3G Videoconferencing Kit, ZOMG!]]> @onlooker:

Unlike EDGE the HSPA technology allows streaming real-time voice and data so the caller could be either placing a video call or talking on the phone via bluetooth headset or speakerphone while surfing the internet. Here in Canada both Rogers and Fido offer video calling plans otherwise it's $0.25/video call minute on top of the customer's plan regular airtime rate. As for doing this over WIFI I don't believe it's possible at this time. UMA devices for T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home and Rogers Home Calling Zone don't allow video calls over WIFI, at least not yet ;)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on iPhone 3G: The Stuff that Didn't Get Upgraded]]> Even though I'll be selling my iPhone to get the version 2 for HSPA and GPS I'm still a little disappointed. I was hoping Apple would of provided voice dialing, bluetooth stereo, video calling for use with iChat AV and conference calls with other video calling phones such as the Vision phones offered on Rogers HSPA network here in Canada. I was also hoping to hear that they would offer a 32 GB model but I'll settle for the 16 GB for now. There was no word from Apple if they will allow consumers to buy one at full retail price unlocked or if it's just allowed at subsidized pricing on a term with a voice and data plan.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Full Stevenote Video Online Now]]> Apple gives the iPhone HSPA to bring it up to the latest technology but then opts to leave out a video calling front-end camera. Then they compare it's browsing and email speeds to that of the Nokia N95 which is a device that does have video calling, not to mention a higher-end camera. HSPA is not just for the speed of data transmission but also the ability to stream voice and data at the same time. Everything else about the device I think is great but the lack of video calling makes me wonder if Apple really sees what the future of mobile computing and telecommunications industry is and what it can offer consumers. Rogers here in Canada has over 60% of the country coast to coast with HSPA coverage (over 25 cities and towns) and is expanding this to cover the rest of the country by the end of the year. In the UK and Asia HSPA is more used and the amount of video calling cellphones is more known. It's to bad Apple couldn't see this opportunity to compete on a level playing field by offering the iPhone version 2 with video calling.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Intel's Centrino 2 Platform Delayed (Upshot: No New MacBooks at WWDC)]]> I'm still happy with my MBP running at 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo and the ATI X1600. Though admit I'd be excited to upgrade if Apple can offer a MBP with quad core 64-bit CPU, dual NVIDIA Geforce 8800M, 500 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, Blu-Ray Superdrive with a HD 1080 LED display. An added bonus would be if they can extend the range of the 802.11n or offer an integrated GSM HSPA.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on AT&T Limiting iPhones to ONE Per Customer, No Cash or Checks]]> The restrictions are most likely only going to be in place for the first 90 days to help ensure that everyone wanting an iPhone is able to buy one and not be told "Sorry we're all sold out". As for not accepting legal tender I can't see how this can be legal for any business to do this. Apple doesn't have the same restriction for their other products which are more costly such as the MacBook. Anyway for those that don't have a credit card all they have to do is get a prepaid credit card to do their transaction with Apple.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Latest 3G iPhone Rumor Brings GPS, Mobile TV, Videoconferencing, into the Equation]]> I think they meant to say the iPhone will have video calling not video conferencing. This of course would mean that Apple is taking full advantage of the HSPA technology which can support streaming both data and voice at the same time unlike EVDO on CDMA networks which can only do one at a time. I do hope that Apple increases the resolution of the camera and makes it possible to record audio/voice for podcasting. It would also be nice to see a L.E.D. flash on the back camera to help in low light conditions instead of tweaking an image in iPhoto. Does anyone know if it will support UMA? Reference: [www.umatechnology.org]

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Canadian Cops Tase Knife-Wielding 82-Year-Old Patient in his Hospital Bed]]> I'm a Canadian who has trained in martial arts (main style is American Kenpo) since I was a kid. A knife in a person's hand can be just as or even more deadly than someone wielding a gun. The police used the right course of action by stunning the man with a Taser. This resolves the situation quickly with out serious injury to the attacker, the police, hospital staff and other patients in the area.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on .Mac Push Email Coming To iPhones]]> I recently renewed my subscription and I admit having the ability for real-time push email with my .Mac subscription will make paying the annual membership more reasonable. The iPhone will then be able to compete seriously with RIM's Blackberry push email service and Microsoft's Exchange push email service.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on iPhone Finally Announced in Canada]]> My hope is that Rogers will offer similar voice and data plans that other carriers selling the iPhone have already done. The pricing on the voice and data plans seem to be swayed by Apple and not so much by the wireless carrier. I'm really excited to be able to get this on Rogers network with out having to pay an enormous monthly bill compared to my unlocked iPhone that's currently on a voice plan for $35.00 + an email/browser plan that cost $65.00 (1 GB data). Also having it offered officially on Rogers network means I won't have to worry about issues arising during the manufacturer warranty which is voided when the iPhone is unlocked. As for Apple picking Rogers I've found their network coverage compared to Bell and Telus to be far better, less dropped calls and coverage in areas I need when I travel across Canada. Still surprised that they still don't offer coverage in the NWT but I never travel that far North.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on iPhone Finally Announced in Canada]]> @NicleT:

Neither Bell or Telus have a network that supports HSPA 3.5+ G for features such as video calling. While their CDMA EVDO networks are technically 3 G it can't support voice and data streaming at the same time. Currently in Canada this is only offered by Rogers and their other owned company Fido.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Question of the Day: Do Hourly Time Machine Backups Piss You Off?]]> I'd like to see Apple implement an option to schedule Time Machine backups by hour and date. As well I'd like to see Apple implement the option to set the maximum storage space alloted for Time Machine backups. Otherwise at least make it possible for Leopard's Disk Utility to partition the internal Time Capsule drive with out having to physically remove it and format the drive manually thus avoiding voiding the Time Capsule warranty. After all I would like to have 500 GB available to Time Machine and the other 500 GB for Final Cut Studio and Maya library/scene files. Then I could use an external connected hard drive (same 1 Terabyte storage size) to archive the Time Capsule internal drive in case of drive failure. Basically providing a RAID like solution.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Intel's Six-Core Dunnington and Nehalem Microarchitecture Get Official]]> I'd be impressed if Intel could make an 8 core 64-bit mobile processor for mobile workstations such as the MacBook Pro ;-)

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Intel Finds a Way to Transmit Wi-Fi Over a Distance of 60 Miles]]> Isn't this 802.16 WiMAX? Reference: [en.wikipedia.org]

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Aloisson iPhone Costs $176K, Your Dignity]]> There's an expression and that is "Just because you can do it doesn't necessarily mean you should do it". Why not just wait until Apple gets with the program and offers a model with HSPA (3G), GPS receiver, video calling, recordable video for podcasting and a 5 MP camera with LED flash?

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Details Emerge on Intel's First Mobile Quad-core Processor]]> I'd love to see a Macbook Pro with HD resolution display, Blue-Ray R/W burner and this Intel Quad Core 64-bit processor. It would definitely be an asset to artists working in graphic design, game design, film and television. I already use software that can take advantage of multiple processors such as Maya, Mental Ray rendering software, etc. The only concerns I would have is cost, heat and battery life.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on Meizu MiniOne UI Updated]]> I'm happy with my current iPhone from Apple, not a cheap imitation clone from China such as the Meizu MiniOne. What I would be excited to see is Apple release a HSPA (3G) iPhone with video call camera and upgrade the rear camera to 5 MP. My hope is Apple will release a new version of the iPhone with these features before September this year.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on QuickerTek's TriBand Antennas Boost Apple Time Capsule Wireless Base Station]]> While I'm all for boosting the Time Capsule signal range in relation to wireless clients I can't understand why they wouldn't try to make it more aesthetically pleasing to Apple buyers.

]]> <![CDATA[imagine-engine commented on The True iPhone Anti-Christ Is Here! Repent!]]> Video calling is not available over EDGE, it's only available over HSPA (3G) networks. Why did the manufacturer opt to go with EDGE instead of opting for HSPA which is backwards compatible on EDGE networks?

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