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QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 10, 2010 -> 06:55 AM) This is so true: Sun-Times WOW! He really said that? damn.

The final goal audio from WGN Radio... AWESOME!

Anyone know where I can find the WGN Radio audio of the OT goal call?

My dad is nervous fidgeting over here.

T minus 20 game minutes

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 05:03 PM) D'Oh More details at link. So, this is an AT&T flaw, not Apple, correct?

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 05:11 PM) Well the idea is they take Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma, Oklahoma St, and one of Baylor/Colorado Ide assume the Mountain West would take Colorado, Kansas, and KSU if they could.. I have no idea what would happen to Iowa State That makes sense. Iowa State to CUSA or MAC?

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 05:05 PM) They're going to the Pac 10.. The Big 12 is toast If the Pac10 grab Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&m, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State... where do Colorado, Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, and Kansas State go?

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 04:49 PM) Well, ESPN just said Nebraska has agreed to join the Big 10 and they Big 10 has given them a formal invite.. Pretty sure thats what the bottom line just said.. ESPN-

How important is this game? I got this e-mail from my dad (I'm going to my parents house to watch the game tonight):

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 5, 2010 -> 12:28 PM) As a first time android user I found these sites to be helpful: http://www.goodandevo.net/ http://www.androidcentral.com/ (Has an EVO specific section in the forums) http://www.htcevoforum.net/ (Forum with less traffic) http://androinica.com

Meg Whitman... the woman who bought Skype... but forgot to buy the core technology that makes it work.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:50 PM) Should we just change this to a Technology Catch All Thread? I like that idea a lot.

On a side note: Apple blocks Google/AdMob from collecting analytics data to help better target ads... everyone else is ok though

QUOTE (flavum @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 01:27 PM) White Sox won the world Series on a Wednesday night. Let's do this thing tonight. Having stayed up to watch the 14 inning game and then have to be at work at 8... i was SOOOO tired that night.

Since it isnt a home game, if anyone wants this for their at home usage feel free to download it (I riped the audio from YouTube): Blackhawks goal horn followed by Chelsea Dagger (MP3) I plan on having my iPod plugged into my parents home theater system tonight.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:38 AM) I love this competition to be honest. You have cellular carriers competing against one another for the most superior service for their. You have hardware vendors competing for the best piece of technology for their customers. You have software companies and developers competing for the best end user experience and customer loyalty. You have accessory companies competing for the best experience and value for their customers. It really cant get much better than this. Cable and Sat companies arent even competing and advancing as much as this market. I f***ing love it. Its about f***ing time. Amen.

QUOTE (vandy125 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:41 AM) Yeah, I just read about this yesterday. The problem with them working on skins of 2.2 is that Google is working on 2.3 while they are doing that (as an example). So, they may release their phone with this great, new skin on 2.2 while Google releases 2.3 and already does many of the things their skin does while adding other improvements. Then, the 2.3 version won't port over. So, the company would need to try and work on 2.3 while Google just keeps on moving. It's a losing game IMO as they would always be playing catch up with what is a company focused much more on software than any hardware company would/should be. My understanding is that Google is slowing doing its Android release cycles. They realized that the flurry of updates was causing a major issue. So, they might be down to 1 release every 6-12 months.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:33 AM) It is 2.1 but every rooted android phone that has 2.2 on it is showing incredibly faster processing power and much improved battery life. great to hear. I really hate to leave Verizon... why leave something that has worked so well for me for 10+ years? I hope Verizon has some very solid Android based LTE phone when they roll out the network.

QUOTE (vandy125 @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:32 AM) Actually, I think you are totally wrong on this point. If they tweak the OS, then they start losing out on the updates to the Android OS (can't go from v2.1 to v2.2 as an example). This is already the case for a few phones, and is a good reason NOT to buy them. Here's an article on just that sort of thing: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/androids-acne-problem My personal belief is that in the end a unified UI will win out, but I completely understand the argument about wanting your Andoid phone to stand out.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:30 AM) Android 2.2. will significantly enhance processing and battery life. EVO is still 2.1, correct? If so, then yes.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:27 AM) But each phone distributer wants THEIR phone to stick out which is why they will tweak the way the OS looks so that their users become accustomed to their brand of phones. I dont think we'll see a universal OS for all phones across the Android OS, because simply, those hardware companies dont want to be the same as each other. I saw your edit. The thing is that most companies will say, do I want my users to be able to use the most widely used MP3 player in their cars for their enjoyment, or will I make the commitment to only allowing people with a certain brand of phone to be able to use it in the car. Most companies will choose an ipod control accessory, which ironically enough, also works with the iphone. Integrating audio controls with the phones themselves just isnt as important. I'd venture to guess most folks who own an android phone have an ipod as well. very fair and valid points all around.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:24 AM) I'm honestly struggling to see how iPhone4 is better than what the EVO offers. I would mostly agree with you on that. My only hold back is I dont know how the Apple A4 processor compares to the 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon. And, the EVO has less battery life. Like I said, I think these will be things that improve int he next 6 months.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:20 AM) The UI is tweaked by every company out there, its just an OS, which is why it may be more prevalent at some point, but each phone has a different look and feel which is why it will seem like 6 different phone trying to compete not only with the iphone but with each other. The UI is a problem. There is a "base" UI that you can use, but most people leave on the phone distributer's overlay. I think the uniformity will come when Google releases a UI that is good enough to be the default across all the phones. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 9, 2010 -> 10:20 AM) And the Aux input doesnt allow control of the unit, and each unit will have different controls which wont allow manufacturers to set a standard for charging and control of the unit. This will be a huge weak point of Android based phones. The control is a very fair point. I dont know how this will play out, but Android will be incorporated into cars soon... mark my words. With regards to charing, most, if not all, mobile phones will be charged via Micro-USB in the next few years. It's finally become the standard due to regulations in Europe.