Ok so i got a chance and read the other posts (told you i would!), and some people have touched on it, but here's a link (happened to be reading it yesterday, woo for timing).
If it can be played on the machine, it can be recorded.
Note 2: even if they put in some sort of detection for recording software(which would break frequently) you could setup a second monitor - which is actually recording software thus having the video stream sent directly to the recording software.
Infact lets get this straight, using napkin-figures.
What possible settings do you have? lets say, 18 pre-sets(i know more than it has but hey work with me here), plus DPI, scroll rate - can anyone think of more.
so 18 key pre-sets, 2 key combinations, each key is what , worstcase scenario 1kb(this is amazingly over what its required btw).
so were looking at 18KB plus DPI/Scroll, lets be REALLY generous and say there's another 2kb there. 20KB
20KB.
ill let this sink in once more
20KB.
im sorry i have to ONCE MORE
20KB. I honestly think i could program this for under 500 bytes - but i havnt worked with that sort of storage for a long time.
Are they "honestly" trying to say that onboard storage is that expensive that they are required to use an always on connection to support their mouse settings?
You could multiply my own base calculations by 100 and still burst the data upstream in bugger all time, definatly NOT requiring an always on connection.
My next question would be... what are they transmitting to their servers???
Can you adjust the DPI, macro keys etc(im not being snide actually wondering - if you cant there's a problem, if you can, then the story is over-hyped)
$80 here in australia, not THAT expensive considering some of the gaming gear ive brought - although after hearing about the drm id definatly expect a discount... say around $70 AUD would seem fitting id think
instead of razer. I have mates that have razor items and havnt had this issue(thank gawd!) and love the produce, normally im a logitech man myself.
This is beyond rediculas though, do these people not even think of people who have to travel often(like me!) - yes a gaming mouse isnt always needed when i travel but i like my damn keyboard and mouse, and i WILL bring those buggers with me(honestly ive actually left some items behind FOR my KB/Mouse hookup on my laptop before - yes i know a laptop has a KB, but try coding on one compared to a kb your comforable with haha).
Razor, in the only way an aussie could honestly say it - dickheads, how about thinking first? It doesnt hurt much after you get useto it, and i promise you in the long run it will actually become usefull!
And todays story is brought to you by the letter m.... wait.... (mumble in background... "what? really")... err todays story is now brought to you by the letter n!
Were taught as chefs that sight is one of the most important pieces of a meal we serve, which is really driven home by this.
Its the same principal if one of my apprentices serves one of my pans dish's badly, i can guarantee the customer's going to start out with a bad idea on the meal haha. (which is why i dont let apprentices serve my meals!)
Re: Just Test the Damn Things!
Re:
http://www.osnews.com/story/27416/The_second_operating_system_hiding_in_every_mobile_phone
In short everything related to radio is controlled by a secondary OS, also USB and and GPS (possibly more still need to read the white paper).
Update: quick read through these are also tied to the chip:
Microphone and speakers.
These are closed chips so we dont have any of the source code and have to rely on information given - joy -.-
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OT: sigh. just sigh. i think ill walk carefully away from this one.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Is it a standard if it changes every few days?
step 1. play video in full screen.
step 2. record screen using fraps.
If it can be played on the machine, it can be recorded.
Note 2: even if they put in some sort of detection for recording software(which would break frequently) you could setup a second monitor - which is actually recording software thus having the video stream sent directly to the recording software.
Response to: Mr. Applegate on Feb 11th, 2013 @ 7:08pm
Re: Used to have one
Re: Honestly?
(yes yes i know there are some very rare circumstances that it can be bigger, but trying to give this story some reason to have a laugh!)
Re:
What possible settings do you have? lets say, 18 pre-sets(i know more than it has but hey work with me here), plus DPI, scroll rate - can anyone think of more.
so 18 key pre-sets, 2 key combinations, each key is what , worstcase scenario 1kb(this is amazingly over what its required btw).
so were looking at 18KB plus DPI/Scroll, lets be REALLY generous and say there's another 2kb there. 20KB
20KB.
ill let this sink in once more
20KB.
im sorry i have to ONCE MORE
20KB. I honestly think i could program this for under 500 bytes - but i havnt worked with that sort of storage for a long time.
Are they "honestly" trying to say that onboard storage is that expensive that they are required to use an always on connection to support their mouse settings?
You could multiply my own base calculations by 100 and still burst the data upstream in bugger all time, definatly NOT requiring an always on connection.
My next question would be... what are they transmitting to their servers???
Re: This is just incorrect
Re:
If you cant store all the user data in 512k, you have more problems than you ever imagined!
Re:
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http://www.cyborggaming.com/prod/rat7.htm
instead of razer. I have mates that have razor items and havnt had this issue(thank gawd!) and love the produce, normally im a logitech man myself.
This is beyond rediculas though, do these people not even think of people who have to travel often(like me!) - yes a gaming mouse isnt always needed when i travel but i like my damn keyboard and mouse, and i WILL bring those buggers with me(honestly ive actually left some items behind FOR my KB/Mouse hookup on my laptop before - yes i know a laptop has a KB, but try coding on one compared to a kb your comforable with haha).
Razor, in the only way an aussie could honestly say it - dickheads, how about thinking first? It doesnt hurt much after you get useto it, and i promise you in the long run it will actually become usefull!
Re: Re: Re:
Re: Re: Re:
If i purchase the song online, and burn it to cd to listen in my car, is that stealing?
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Re: Re: Re: I stopped reading at the first line.
Re:
signed,
another aussie
*facepalm*
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Its the same principal if one of my apprentices serves one of my pans dish's badly, i can guarantee the customer's going to start out with a bad idea on the meal haha. (which is why i dont let apprentices serve my meals!)
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