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Do You “Get” The Chrome OS?

Sean Fallon — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:20:00 +0000

Today we got our first glimpse at Google’s Chrome OS and learned what it’s all about. So let’s start a discussion about some of the big issues.

1. First and foremost, do you “get” what Google is trying do do here? Does it make sense? Is it a good idea?

2. Google OS will be available first on netbooks and ONLY on netbooks starting in a year. Do you think netbooks will even be relevant a year from now?

3. Google also mentions that the first generation of the Chrome OS will focus on secondary machines. Do you even have a need for a secondary machine, or is one computer with a traditional OS enough?

4. Google notes that web browsing is the most important function of a computer . Without it, many of us probably wouldn’t use a computer in the first place. So my question is, how much of your time spent on a computer is completely offline?

At What Point Would Our Cyborg-Selves Cease To Be Human?

Sean Fallon — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Yes, it’s the RobotCop question. How much of your body would you have to replace with machines before you could no longer be considered human? Let’s break it down into percentages.

What Ability Would Be Your First Choice For Cyborg Enhancement?

Sean Fallon — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:00:00 +0000

If you could enhance one ability with a machine implant what would it be? Before you say something about sex, consider all of the other amazing possibilities.

Would You Buy A TwitterPeek?

Sean Fallon — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:20:00 +0000

We gave you our opinion on the TwitterPeek, but we wanted to get your take on the subject. Would you actually buy a device that only does Twitter? Why or why not?

Steve Jobs’ “Blood-Curling” Name for the iMac: What’s Your Guess?

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0000

The guy who came up with the name iMac said that Steve Jobs had a terrible first name for it. So bad it would “curdle your blood.” However, he won’t say what it was. What could it be? I’ll start…

The Macternet! OK, that doesn’t really curdle my blood, but I’m sure you will do better in the comments.

Do You Use A Mac Or A PC As Your Personal Home Computer?

Sean Fallon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Now that Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are both out in the wild, it is time, once again, to take stock of the state of home computing. That is to say, are you using a Mac or a PC?

Before you answer the poll, keep this in mind: work machines don’t count. Presumably, you made a personal choice between a Mac or a PC for your private compute — and that is the one we want to know about.

Has Your Windows 7 Install Been A Miserable Experience?

Sean Fallon — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

There has been a lot of frustrated twitter chatter about the install experience for Windows 7, so it seemed like a good idea to ask — how has your install been going?

Feel free to elaborate/vent about your experience in the comments.

Would You Use The Multitouch Magic Mouse With A Multitouch Trackpad Laptop?

Sean Fallon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:20:00 +0000

It seems redundant: the new multitouch Magic Mouse with a multitouch laptop—but some people might prefer it. Would you prefer a regular mouse? How about no mouse at all?

Would You Use a Multitouch Mouse With a Multitouch Laptop?(survey)

Where Would You Like To Send The Street View Trike?

Chris Jacob — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:50:00 +0000

The Street View Trike has been around for a while, but now Google is looking for more places to send it. Know a cool spot where a car can’t go? Google wants to hear about it.

If you have any actual ideas, they’re looking for suggestions of parks, trails, university campuses, pedestrian malls, theme parks, zoos, landmarks and sports venues. If you have any ideas about good shooting locales, head over to www.google.com/trike and submit them before October 28.

Google wants to hear about where the trike should go, but I’d rather hear where you guys think it shouldn’t go. [Google]

Who Should We Blame For The Anticlimactic Balloon Boy Saga?

Dan Nosowitz — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:20:00 +0000

After a thrilling chase sequence, Balloon Boy was found…to have never been in the balloon in the first place. We’re glad he’s safe, but now the question comes: Who’s to blame for this whole catastrophe?

Stevie Safran cleverly notes in Twitter that “Balloon Boy’s parents say he won’t be grounded, fail to recognise ironic choice of words”. But somebody’s gotta be punished for this, right? All kinds of public servants (emergency services, FAA) came out, on the taxpayer’s dime, for something that turned out to be totally unnecessary. So who’s to blame?