Comments for The Electronic Shrug http://electronicshrug.net the public ramblings of Calluna Vulgaris Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:33:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on TV: The Walking Dead (Episode 7, Season 2) by Unknown http://electronicshrug.net/2011/11/tv-the-walking-dead-episode-7-season-2/#comment-1483 Unknown Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:33:28 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1542#comment-1483 Hope your flat screen made it through the newest episode. Hope your flat screen made it through the newest episode.

]]> Comment on MY OPINION: Apple or Android? by Calluna Vulgaris http://electronicshrug.net/2012/01/my-opinion-apple-or-android/#comment-1426 Calluna Vulgaris Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:42:41 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1576#comment-1426 So glad you left your two cents! Keep me posted for sure! So glad you left your two cents! Keep me posted for sure!

]]> Comment on MY OPINION: Apple or Android? by Jason http://electronicshrug.net/2012/01/my-opinion-apple-or-android/#comment-1425 Jason Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:56:14 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1576#comment-1425 lol I'm glad we chatted earlier today about this very topic! It was interesting to read a more detailed opinion. I have to say that I am an iPhone 4 user that will be switching to Android. For the longest time I resisted the urge to switch to Android, mostly for the very things you mentioned above: glitchy hardware being one of them. From other people I had heard that the user experience wasn't "quite" what the iPhone experience was as far as the touch interface and screen resolution goes. Recently though, they've made great strides in their O/S that has quieted a lot of the troublesome hardware glitches. Hardware manufacturers are getting better as a result of more competition and the user experience has improved dramatically. Several friends have now indicated that they absolutely love their Androids! The hardware specs on most Android phones are really starting to surpass the iPhone and I was quite disappointed to to see that Apple released a marginally improved iPhone 4 and called it an iPhone 4S. Many apple enthusiasts were really hoping for the promised iPhone 5 that never materialized. Sadly now that Steve Jobs is gone, I'm predicting that product quality will decrease from Apple. They're already having manufacturing issues and product quality control seems to be slipping too. *sigh* So for me now is the time to switch. The Android phones offer many more screen size options and a few with gorgeous gigantic screens that will allow multimedia browsing to be fantastic on high resolution displays. The other thing that I really like about many Android phones is their ability to expand on board storage with a micro sd card. In addition they often come with removable, replaceable batteries. In addition something that the latest Androids now offer that the iPhone doesn't... is LTE compatibility. Blazing network speeds making internet browsing even more pleasurable. Finally the thing that's really inspired me to switch is the customization that I can do for the Android phone. I look forward to being able to tweak almost anything I like on the phone. With the Apple iPhone, the user experience was/is limited to whatever Apple wants you to have - and that is it. They always seem to be slow to adopt the features that the users want and restrict many great apps from their store. Surprisingly it seems that *after* Android has come out with a new user tweak, it is only then (and a very long time after) that Apple gets on board and offers something similar. Sure it goes the other way too - Apple does do some things right, but Android is always quick to respond with their own version when they like something that Apple has done. One other thing that drives me switch to Android is actually the pay-as-you-go plans that are offered in the U.S. When I travel down to the States, I cannot for the life of me, get a pay as you go plan for the iPhone while I'm down there. I can get one for just about any Android phone, but not the iPhone. Since Rogers has such shitty roaming and international plans, I have no desire to feed their money pit. Telus is not much better for the record. When next I visit the US with my Android in hand, I should be able to go and get a US number on a pay as you go plan and pay at most $30 for an unlimited talk n text plan with a gig of data. That should do nicely for the week or so that I'd be down there. Sure I'll have a different number but then I can finally set up google voice too! Soooo much to look forward to!! Once I test out the "pocketability" of the Galaxy Note LTE and see how well it fits on my person, I'll probably jump ship and buy one (and switch from Rogers to Telus in the same move!). :o) As for the constant cycle of updated hardware for the android platform? Well,the Apple iPhone releases a new version every year and it seems like the lifespan of a smartphone these days is really only about a year now. I figure if I do enough research and I'm patient, I should be able to find an Android phone that I can live with for about a year. I'd be changing that often anyway with the iPhone so it won't be that much different once I switch to Android. I'm really looking forward to the jump. I'll let you know how it goes. :o) lol I’m glad we chatted earlier today about this very topic! It was interesting to read a more detailed opinion.

I have to say that I am an iPhone 4 user that will be switching to Android. For the longest time I resisted the urge to switch to Android, mostly for the very things you mentioned above: glitchy hardware being one of them. From other people I had heard that the user experience wasn’t “quite” what the iPhone experience was as far as the touch interface and screen resolution goes.

Recently though, they’ve made great strides in their O/S that has quieted a lot of the troublesome hardware glitches. Hardware manufacturers are getting better as a result of more competition and the user experience has improved dramatically. Several friends have now indicated that they absolutely love their Androids!

The hardware specs on most Android phones are really starting to surpass the iPhone and I was quite disappointed to to see that Apple released a marginally improved iPhone 4 and called it an iPhone 4S. Many apple enthusiasts were really hoping for the promised iPhone 5 that never materialized.

Sadly now that Steve Jobs is gone, I’m predicting that product quality will decrease from Apple. They’re already having manufacturing issues and product quality control seems to be slipping too. *sigh*

So for me now is the time to switch.

The Android phones offer many more screen size options and a few with gorgeous gigantic screens that will allow multimedia browsing to be fantastic on high resolution displays.

The other thing that I really like about many Android phones is their ability to expand on board storage with a micro sd card. In addition they often come with removable, replaceable batteries. In addition something that the latest Androids now offer that the iPhone doesn’t… is LTE compatibility. Blazing network speeds making internet browsing even more pleasurable.

Finally the thing that’s really inspired me to switch is the customization that I can do for the Android phone. I look forward to being able to tweak almost anything I like on the phone. With the Apple iPhone, the user experience was/is limited to whatever Apple wants you to have – and that is it. They always seem to be slow to adopt the features that the users want and restrict many great apps from their store.

Surprisingly it seems that *after* Android has come out with a new user tweak, it is only then (and a very long time after) that Apple gets on board and offers something similar. Sure it goes the other way too – Apple does do some things right, but Android is always quick to respond with their own version when they like something that Apple has done.

One other thing that drives me switch to Android is actually the pay-as-you-go plans that are offered in the U.S. When I travel down to the States, I cannot for the life of me, get a pay as you go plan for the iPhone while I’m down there. I can get one for just about any Android phone, but not the iPhone. Since Rogers has such shitty roaming and international plans, I have no desire to feed their money pit. Telus is not much better for the record.

When next I visit the US with my Android in hand, I should be able to go and get a US number on a pay as you go plan and pay at most $30 for an unlimited talk n text plan with a gig of data. That should do nicely for the week or so that I’d be down there. Sure I’ll have a different number but then I can finally set up google voice too! Soooo much to look forward to!!

Once I test out the “pocketability” of the Galaxy Note LTE and see how well it fits on my person, I’ll probably jump ship and buy one (and switch from Rogers to Telus in the same move!). :o)

As for the constant cycle of updated hardware for the android platform? Well,the Apple iPhone releases a new version every year and it seems like the lifespan of a smartphone these days is really only about a year now. I figure if I do enough research and I’m patient, I should be able to find an Android phone that I can live with for about a year. I’d be changing that often anyway with the iPhone so it won’t be that much different once I switch to Android.

I’m really looking forward to the jump. I’ll let you know how it goes. :o)

]]> Comment on BOOHOO: Whiney Atheist Doesn’t Celebrate Christmas by Splashadian http://electronicshrug.net/2010/12/boohoo-whiney-atheist-doesnt-celebrate-christmas/#comment-1399 Splashadian Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:37:15 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=969#comment-1399 It's funny that because the non believer stood up for themselves the religious idiot takes offense and it is fine for him to take offense. But on the flip side the religious jackasses preach about their bullshit mantra and us non believers go against it or have a difference of belief they get all offended and pissy and that is acceptable and we are instantly wrong. Religious folks are so bloody hypocritical that I'd like to see more people punch religious asshats in the face just for mentioning the fantasy they all think is actual fact. You people make me sick and no matter how much you package your product and sell it to the world in the end it will die out and people will accept reality and fact or your stupid magical fantasy world. It’s funny that because the non believer stood up for themselves the religious idiot takes offense and it is fine for him to take offense. But on the flip side the religious jackasses preach about their bullshit mantra and us non believers go against it or have a difference of belief they get all offended and pissy and that is acceptable and we are instantly wrong. Religious folks are so bloody hypocritical that I’d like to see more people punch religious asshats in the face just for mentioning the fantasy they all think is actual fact. You people make me sick and no matter how much you package your product and sell it to the world in the end it will die out and people will accept reality and fact or your stupid magical fantasy world.

]]> Comment on Expensive Half-Hobbies & Christmas Cookies by Sonya http://electronicshrug.net/2011/12/expensive-half-hobbies-christmas-cookies/#comment-1347 Sonya Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:08:04 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1560#comment-1347 I love you, Heather, and I look up to you, too, in so many ways. In the words of Abed/Shirley, you humble me. Now take 2012 and go make it your bitch. <3 & :o) (hearts & happy's) I love you, Heather, and I look up to you, too, in so many ways. In the words of Abed/Shirley, you humble me.

Now take 2012 and go make it your bitch.

<3 & :o) (hearts & happy's)

]]> Comment on Yes, I Do (Want To Change My Life) by Calluna Vulgaris http://electronicshrug.net/2011/12/yes-i-do-want-to-change-my-life/#comment-1323 Calluna Vulgaris Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:36:36 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1550#comment-1323 Thank you, Kyla. Means a lot. :) Big hugs. I'll keep an eye out for that book you recommended, too. Thank you, Kyla. Means a lot. :) Big hugs. I’ll keep an eye out for that book you recommended, too.

]]> Comment on Yes, I Do (Want To Change My Life) by kyla http://electronicshrug.net/2011/12/yes-i-do-want-to-change-my-life/#comment-1320 kyla Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:24:10 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1550#comment-1320 I wouldn't be too worried about what people will think of you after reading this post. First of all, ever-y-bo-dy, including myself, feels like this from time to time. Second, if anyone says they haven't ever felt like that, they are a big fat liar and therefore, their opinion of you is null and void. You are definitely right when you say you know you aren't alone in those feelings. Also, nothing wrong with self help books. If I may actually suggest one, it's called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. The title is totally corny and some parts of the book are not for everyone but it's basically all about connecting to your true self by living in the present moment. I found it to be very insightful and a lot of it really clicked with me. You are a wonderful and beautiful person, Heather, and I am sorry I haven't been around the past couple years. I've been dealing with my own baggage as well but please know that I think of you almost everyday and am sending you nothing but positive vibes. xo. I wouldn’t be too worried about what people will think of you after reading this post. First of all, ever-y-bo-dy, including myself, feels like this from time to time. Second, if anyone says they haven’t ever felt like that, they are a big fat liar and therefore, their opinion of you is null and void. You are definitely right when you say you know you aren’t alone in those feelings.

Also, nothing wrong with self help books. If I may actually suggest one, it’s called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. The title is totally corny and some parts of the book are not for everyone but it’s basically all about connecting to your true self by living in the present moment. I found it to be very insightful and a lot of it really clicked with me.

You are a wonderful and beautiful person, Heather, and I am sorry I haven’t been around the past couple years. I’ve been dealing with my own baggage as well but please know that I think of you almost everyday and am sending you nothing but positive vibes. xo.

]]> Comment on An Open Letter to Uncle by Sonya http://electronicshrug.net/2011/11/an-open-letter-to-uncle/#comment-1221 Sonya Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:32:43 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/2011/11/an-open-letter-to-uncle/#comment-1221 I'm happy he isn't in pain anymore, but so sorry for you and your family. It's that stupid double edged sword. On top of everything else, I hope your dad is doing alright, too. Thinking of all of you, and as always, much love. xo I’m happy he isn’t in pain anymore, but so sorry for you and your family. It’s that stupid double edged sword. On top of everything else, I hope your dad is doing alright, too. Thinking of all of you, and as always, much love. xo

]]> Comment on Bands I Used To Dig: Korn by Calluna Vulgaris http://electronicshrug.net/2011/10/bands-i-used-to-dig-korn/#comment-1218 Calluna Vulgaris Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:36:49 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1431#comment-1218 Even listening to it now I get caught up in the groove and want to listen to all of my old favourites on repeat. I sit there laughing maniacally and dancing around in my seat. Nostalgia is always a good time! :) Even listening to it now I get caught up in the groove and want to listen to all of my old favourites on repeat. I sit there laughing maniacally and dancing around in my seat. Nostalgia is always a good time! :)

]]> Comment on Bands I Used To Dig: Korn by Brandon http://electronicshrug.net/2011/10/bands-i-used-to-dig-korn/#comment-1217 Brandon Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:31:47 +0000 http://electronicshrug.net/?p=1431#comment-1217 I used to love korn as well. They were my favorite band from follow the leader up through issues. Favorite songs included: Fagget, Wicked (They did this one with Chino from the Deftones and it was sick), It's On, Dead Bodies Everywhere, Got the Life, Somebody Someone, and Let's Get This Party Started. There was something about their sound that had me addicted. Anyways nice post. It's nice to know that there are others that can now see how ridiculous korn was, but still totally see why they were awesome. I used to love korn as well. They were my favorite band from follow the leader up through issues. Favorite songs included: Fagget, Wicked (They did this one with Chino from the Deftones and it was sick), It’s On, Dead Bodies Everywhere, Got the Life, Somebody Someone, and Let’s Get This Party Started. There was something about their sound that had me addicted. Anyways nice post. It’s nice to know that there are others that can now see how ridiculous korn was, but still totally see why they were awesome.

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