Posts by J 21

Amazon Kindle 3 e-book reader

Concerned about T+C

I am interested in e-readers, but as previously mentioned I won't buy one until the format is universal and prefereably DRM free. In the short term this isn't likely (realisticly its not likely in the long run either but I live in hope) and the kindle is the best of the available readers in terms of features and catalogue.

But I won't be buying one because of the Amazon terms and conditions; which basicly imply that Amazon have the right to look at anything on the device. All your purchaces, notes, bookmarks and current page info is backed up every time the device calls home and Amazon appear to reserve the right to use this data however they like.

Additionally there are no safe guards against them remotely deleting or modifying content, whether it be paid for, as with the 1984 insident, or added manually by the device owner.

Xbox Live to display download cash values

Microsoft Points

Why can't I just add money to a virtual wallet in real money, like i do on Playstation Network?

Why the hell do companies insist on using their own arbitrary systems...

Met shops self to IPCC over terror toddlers

plain clothed?

If these two officers were in plain clothes is it legal to use Section 44?

The link provided states quite clearly that Secion 44 authorises officers "in uniform" to perform a stop and search, it makes no reference to plain clothed officers...

T-Mobile picks Orange for merger

contracts?

Does this merger violate the terms of a pay monthly contract, thus allowing me to leave T-Mobile without being charged?

Designer pitches flat-pack power plug

about time

I've never understood while all mobile devices don't come with the folding prong plugs shown at the start of the video; they half the tickness of the plug and remove the prongs that make fitting them in bags so much more difficult.

This new design would be a substantial improvement, especially if they can be used in their folded state. However the regulations for plug safety in the UK are very high and I don't think this device would easily pass the tests. Saying that though, there is no reason with modern plastics why a plug like this couln't be made to standard. It would be a question of whether it were economical or not... Guess that won't be a problem for the mac crowd, they love spending over the odds for things. Just remember to put an apple on it along with the £10 plice tag.