Would you recommend the iPhone 5 or 5c?

well i'm trying to decide whether to buy the 5 or the 5c. Since they're the same price, but 5c has more features but its also plastic so it would break easily. Any recomendations?

The "break easily" easily part is not a differentiator. The 5 has an aluminum metal case and the glass-fiber filled plastic case of the 5c has a near identical strength. And, anyway, you'll break the glass long before you get a chance to even dent the case.
Now if it were between the 5 and the 5s, that would be a giant leap....

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Would you buy the iPhone 5 again?

I've been an Android guy since the Motorola Droid 1 days and most recently have used the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. In short, I've been happy with this phone other than the fact it doesn't do its most important feature well such as HOLDING A SIGNAL. Seriously, it is a freaking joke. It was a problem when I bought this phone and I kept thinking that VZW would roll out an update to fix it. Nope. A dozen tech calls might fix it. Nope. Even VZW seems to have given up on the phone. Now when I call to complain, they just remind me I have an upgrade coming. Most people fault VZW, I fault Google for allowing their flagship Nexus device to launch with such poor construction.
So onto my question. My wife has the iPhone 4S, which for the most part has been great. At a minimum it holds a steady 3G signal where I can't get anything. At this time, I still want 4G and I like the bigger size of the iPhone 5, not to mention the global capabilities.
Would you buy the IPhone 5 again? A quick Google search shows there was some reception issues with it as well on VZW, but many of those were older. Has it been resolved? I can't drop a ton of money and deal with this stupidity again. Otherwise I might hold on for the Moto X. I'm through with Samsung, forever.

WOW, I just had my Verizon insurout ance replacement iphone 4s stolen in Cambridge, MA and located it with the App Find my Phone, and need a phone desperately as it is my work phone. The replacement 4S stopped holding a charge for more than an hour and many other problems, like when you go to Contacts, and try to choose a person to call or text, the names start automatically scrolling and it was like diving in a pool of water that was 12' wide from a skyscraper....it took like 15 attempts to finally get your finger on the right contact and was absolutely frustrating. So I was headed out to suck up the retail price for a new iphone 5 because my contract isn't up yet w/ Verizon and I also won't be using them again.
So, I have 2 questions as I am at my wit's end and taking vacation day to deal with this crap today as I fly 60 % of the time. An as an FYI, Boston and Cambridge campus is a hot spot for stolen Smartphones, so you might wanna tape that baby to your chest and use the speaker phone:-)
1. Is the iphone 5 a piece of crap too and does anyone have Samsung Galaxy or any other models they don't have issues with?
2. I am NOT tech savvy and was going to try to buy a used one on Craigslist or Ebay but all the recommendations are that you ask all these questions and go pick it up in person??? I am a female and that is not going to happen.....HELPPP Any other options before I jump off that skyscraper into that pool???
Sorry for long post, but dealing with this mess is soooo frustrating and I feel like I am hanging by a noose by Verizon.

Would you recommend the AppleCare plan for iPad?

Hello, All
I got an iPad for Christmas (my first Apple product), and I'm trying to decide whether to buy the AppleCare plan for it.
Does anyone have any experience with using the AppleCare plan, or getting support for a broken iPad without the plan? Would you recommend getting it?

In the past, with computers that could be opened and fixed by replacing parts, a service plan was not particularly advantageous for those who could swap out a dead HD and put in a new one. When laptops arrived, many thought that since it was a "closed system", it would be best to get a contract. I'd say with the iPad, it's really a closed system for most of us, and buying a plan may be as prudent as for laptops - but then there's the price to consider, given the price of the iPad. I think you can buy a plan anytime before the original warranty expires, so you could hold off.

Would you recommend the purchase of Time Capsule.

I am interested in purchasing a Time Capsule unit to backup three Mac Computers. I will be moving to OS 10.5 very soon and will use Time Machine for backup. Also, I will use the airport features regularly. The unit will be connected via ethernet into a home network. Would you recommend purchasing this unit?

Yes. I own two TC. I don't use it for TM but use more for serving my network. I use AFP function alot. Have transferred files from Detroit to Pittsburgh using AFP.
TC has eliminated my need to use flash drives and any other method to transfer files the old way.
Use it as a central 'holder' for my ATV movie files so my streaming Powerbooks can be used more efficiently regarding the itunes library.
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Would you recommend the Lumia range?

I was always a Nokia fan boy but for the past 3-4 years I went to Apple and Android but the Lumia 710 or 800 really are tempting me back but sadly all I seem to see are bad reviews, and even on eBay its coming down with Lumia 800's used for a few days then put on eBay, I have to wonder what the reason is for this. As I say I am tempted convince me, I should say I am a big music lover and so the headset issue is worrying.

I love mine as well and can highly recommend it. The machine is very quiet and runs very cool (unlike my old tower PC) and the setup is very clean looking (unlike my old PC setup with 50 wires). The ability to run Mac and Windows (via Parallels or Boot Camp) gives me the best of both worlds.
I wouln't worry about it being a rev A as the current iMac design has undergone a few revisions prior to the move to Intel and they have got the issues (mostly heat related) of the early 2005 iMac issues worked out. That having been said, I feel like the Core 2 Duo's will be introduced into the iMac in the next three months and if you have a computer that's working fine, I'd probably wait for them, but where yours died recently, I'm sure you're looking for something soon and the current iMac is a great computer. When the do the Core 2 Duo upgrade, it will probably me to the Merom chip to keep the heat down and if that's the case, you'd probably only realize about a 12% increase in CPU power and a 7% reduction in power use (heat). Not enough that you should wait if you need a computer now.
I don't think you'll notice much of a difference between a 1.83 and a 2.0 but that having been said, I would get the stock 20" with the 2GZ because the monitor is gorgeous on the 20", it has a nice jump in HD space (160 to 250) and the extra CPU speed certainly doesn't hurt. I would also highly recommend that you upgrade the RAM to at least 1GB. Probably better to do it yourself after the fact since you can get the RAM cheaper then what Apple charges and because if you upgrade the RAM from Apple, it then becomes a CTO configuration that is not eligible for return. By getting the stock unit, you can easily return the unit for any reason. I've seen 1GB ram modules for as little as $80 each.

Would you recommend Macbook Pro?

Hi folks,
I've been an owner of an iBook ('snow' model) for about 5 years and I'm in the market for a replacement computer. My past experiences with the iBook have been stellar, it's never had a major problem (there are some minor gripes btw). However because of the tiny screen size, I've sworn off of buying another 'non-pro' apple notebook.
I mainly use my computer for typing papers and surfing the web and occasional photo editing. I just want something that will last me a good number of years and still be usable. Would you recommend the macbook pro?
iBook Dual USB/ G3 500 Mac OS X (10.3.9) 'Airmac = Airport'

artfart (Josh):
My reply may be a little late but I thought I'd throw it in just the same. There are some very good replies here, especially those from Digital Dude and cgerrells. My apologies for what will likely be a lengthy reply because I have yet to share my story with this community. Perhaps now is the time.
I would certainly recommend a Macbook Pro to anybody that had the budget, was looking for a near-desktop replacement computer, and was into prosumer-level capability for an audio and video editing (and similar duty) workhorse. This could be for anything from a hobby-level to professional level or both. Mine is a 15-incher with 1GB (needs to bump to 2) and the 7200RPM 100GB HDD. I tried BootCamp, which was very good, but I hated restarting. I decided to run with the Parallels Beta, purchased the pre-release license, and now that it is released, I haven't looked back. I absolutely LOVE it. My XP-only stuff is great. Some people still have issues with Parallels and some people have some lingering problems with the MBP itself. But I am fortunate, I guess. For now, this is my second MBP (first one was DoA), and I am very, very happy with it.
My very, very long story. Skip it, if you like:
I too was once a hardcore PC-only user. Never would an Apple grace the insides of my home or office. I could never consider the artsy-fartsy-ness of a Mac, no matter how well they were made or how good the customer service was supposed to be. They were just too expensive and too exclusive. I was basically a PC snob, much like many Mac users are Mac snobs, you know? I was/am not a PC novice, either. IT Pro doesn't exactly describe my profession; it's not exactly that simple. I have more than a decade of experience in MIS and a graduate degree but I'm more on the high end of my company's IT shop. MS SQL and management and stuff like that. So I was a Windows guy through and through. I do audio and video editing both for a hobby and semi-professionally. Digital photography is the same kind of deal for me. But I did all that on the PC just fine. My house was like a server farm. I had 4 or 5 PCs at any one time. There were even a few Linux distros just for fun. Windows 2003 domain for testing with Exchange 2003 in there for good measure. I guess there was a Toshiba laptop or two.
Then one day last year (some time before they announced the plans for the switch to Intel CPUs) I got a wild hair to buy a Mini. They were so cheap, I just wanted to try out the audio softwares and such. And with a simple KVM switch, I could add it to my desk here at home.
I had trouble at first. It just didn't make sense to me. After a while, I let the Mini just sit. Maybe six weeks went by. I got back into it and learned how integrate the Mini into my production studio. Things were looking up. I began to like OS X.
Then I began to need a new laptop. Back then I didn't know Apple had changed the meaning of the word.
But I had the feeling I should wait until I saw what Apple would come up with. They had announced the Intel CPU deals. People had begun "hacking" together ways to run Windows on these new Macs. Things really began looking good. Then Apple announced the MacBook Pro. I really wanted one of those very much.
When was that? February?
So I started to figure out if I could buy one.
By April, they announced Boot Camp. This sort of (un)officially supporting dual-booting XP sealed the deal. I ordered the sucker.
Aside from the terrible ordeal of spending the $$$ and then having to return the DoA and waiting for the replacement (and dealing with the scumbags I had to deal with at Apple Care) I am very happy with my laptop.
If you chose to read this terribly long story, thank you very much.
Bob
MBP & Mac Mini Mac OS X (10.4.7)

HT2589 I just bought an Imac. I have an ipad2 and an iphone 4s. My wife has an iphone 4s. Both of us have different apple ids. Would you recommend a new one or use an existing id? Why?

I just bought an Imac. I have an ipad2 and an iphone 4s. My wife has an iphone 4s. Both of us have different apple ids. Would you recommend a new one or use an existing id? Why?

It is best to stop making all new apple IDs, as software is permanently tied to them, and you can't converge them. Make differnt ones if you plan to get divorced though....

Would you recommend installing and creating apps in the apex install schema

Would you recommend installing and creating apps in the apex install schema for e.g. apex_040100? Or would you rather a separate tablespace be used for the application objects? In addition to this we are integrating it with Oracle EBS? Are there any industry best practices for creating tablespaces and schemas for apex applications?

A BIG NO!!!, you should be using separate schema's
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Would you recommend iPod nano 7th generation?

I've got a iPad 2 and a iPhone 4. I'm thinking about getting a iPod nano 7th generation. I use iCloud but I know that the iPod nano doesn't have iCloud so I started syncing with iTunes. I do it about every 2 weeks. Would anyone recommend the iPod nano to me? I just want a very portable device that I can use to track my walks and listen to music and the radio. Who would recommend it to me? It looks really cool though.

An iPod Nano is portable, you can listen to music and the radio, you can even use Nike+iPod while you walk. However nobody here is going to recommend an iPod for you to purchase. Sorry friend we are here to help people fix issues with their devices and nothing more.

What case/cover would you recommend?

Hi,
I've been looking into iphone case covers like the ones advertised in iskin.com and case-mate.com . Those two are advertised in the Macworld magazine. These are the slip covers that the iphone "wears" around its sides for added protection etc.
Does anyone have any hands-on experience with any of these already? Or would you recommend another, completely different brand?
I have an 8gb Iphone if that makes any difference.
Many Thanks for any suggestions,...Frank B.

I ordered the iskin revo case last week when it first went on sale. It just arrived today and I am very impressed. This is the 4th case I tried and I think the revo is nearly perfect. The silicon is of very high quality and adds some much needed grip to the iphone as well as some more shock and impact protection. I don't know about the plastic screen shield it comes with, it is supposed to stay on and then you take it off and it clings to the back while you are using the iphone, I probably won't use it. Another thing I really like is that it covers all the ports, some people mentioned it looked like it covers the headphone port totally. Well this is true, but the piece over it peals right back giving you instant access and it is still covered when not in use in your pocket, I was starting to notice a lot of dust build up in there but now it is covered so that is nice. It also comes with a dock cover that isn't attached but I will probably use also.
If you want a nice case I say this is the best, I got another silicone case that was cheap feeling and didn't fit very tightly. The revo fits tight and feels great, and it won't be covered in dust, it also still allows the light and proxy sensors to work while in the case. Only draw back is that if you want to use the dock you have to remove the case, but I don't see that as much of a negative. It is worth the price.
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I have a great number of Hi8 video tapes and I would like to burn them onto CDs through MacBook Pro (ME665LL/A), but I do not know how to transfer those footage into Mac. What would you recommend?

Hello everybody! My question is; my parents and I have a great number of video tapes (Hi8 and mini DV) and since I purchased a MacBook Pro (ME665LL/A) I would like to burn them onto CDs, but I do not know how to transfer those footage into Mac. What would you recommend(it can be a software, a hardware or combination of both)? By the way, I also purchased an external DVD-RW(Asus SDRW-08D2S) separately.

Just Google "convert hi8 to dvd" and you'll find a number of software/hardware combinations that will allow you to do what you want. One important piece of the puzzle is whether or not you still have access to the video recorder(s) that the movies were shot on.
Good luck,
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I need to buy a camcorder -- upgrading from a Flip. Which would you recommend as easiest to use with iMovie 11? Which for Final Cut Pro? Thanks!

I need to buy a camcorder -- upgrading from a Flip. Which would you recommend as easiest to use with iMovie 11? Which for Final Cut Pro? Thanks!

You can't run iMovie 11 on a PPC G5 running the old OS 10.3 Panther - which is what you say you have.
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http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
iMovie 9 - cameras supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3290?viewlocale=en_US
iMovie 8 Camcorders supported:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4757?viewlocale=en_US
Digital camera RAW formats supported by OS X Snow Leopard:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3825?viewlocale=en_US

Can you use the iPhone wirelessly without activating AT&T?

FIrst, I HATE AT&T, the coverage is awful and I am very happy with Verizon. I would like to use the iPhone as more of a PDA, and having a PDA with wireless connectivity would be great.
Do you have to activate the phone plan, or can you just use it with a wireless connection?
Any chance they will eventually offer it with other carriers?
Thanks
John

Well you can be sure Apple will not make a product for Verizon for at least five years, as that is how long its contract lasts with ATT. That contract prevents Apple from allowing the iPhone to work on anybody else's network, and from making any phones for non-GSM networks. The only other GSM network in the US is T-Mobil. SO I suspect Apple can make a non iPhone for T-Mobile before its deal with ATT expires.
Also, you can try going to ATT and telling them you want the iPhone, however, you will not provide them your social security number, and ask are there any options available to you. They may tell you that you can use the iPhone as a Go-Phone (they are not adversing this, but it is in their policy manual). After a month, cancel the go phone service (as there is no contract). Also, ATT generally allows you to cancel a contract with 30 days. So they might just let you cancel the contract, and your iPhone will probably still work (the non phone features).
FIrst, I HATE AT&T, the coverage is awful and I am
very happy with Verizon. I would like to use the
iPhone as more of a PDA, and having a PDA with
wireless connectivity would be great.
Do you have to activate the phone plan, or can you
just use it with a wireless connection?
Any chance they will eventually offer it with other
carriers?
Thanks
John

Which of these solutions would you recommend?

while trying to create a login system using JSP, I ran into several tutorials, and tried creating one by using java beans to keep track of the session.
The bean stores the username by using setUserID(String userID), and also sets a certain variable to true if the user is logged in.
To create different levels or types of users, and add more functionality to this login system, I believe I could add more properties to determine the level and other necessary information (with information taken from a database), and simply use a beanid.getProperty() to check for the information I need for example.
I know that another way and the more common way to create a login system while securing other pages on the website, is to use session tracking and the session variable to set different values, etc... and keep track of the user.
Now my question is, which one of these 2 solutions would you recommend? Which one do you believe to be more secure?
Thanks.

Arent both essentially the same? In the first, you set all properties in a single bean object and bind that object to the session. In the second, you bind each property individually to the session. So there is nothing to choose 'security' wise between the two options. Security, I believe, has nothing to do with how you track the user's session. Usage of SSL for example is a security technique.
Having said that, if we confine your question to which is a better option for session management per se, I would favour the first (a single bean). I am not a great fan of a bloated session object though. You can always query necessary info from the db using this id rather than storing it in the session.
Note you neednt set a variable to indicate that the user has logged in. The presence of the UserBean is sufficient to indicate the logged in status (assuming that you create such a bean only on successful login).
Hope this is useful to you.
ram.

Do you recommend the Mac Book Pro?

I am looking to purchase a laptop for my own use (work and personal). I will be editing video, doing photography, and also use it for word processing. Do you recommend the Mac Book Pro 2.4 Ghz? Would there be any compelling reason to invest in the 2.5 Ghz instead? and why?

I assume you intend to get the 15" model?
I can only see 3 advantages of the 2.5 GHz version.
1. Faster processor, but is anyone going to notice that tiny increase ...... it's laughable.
2. Twice as much VRAM but the base model has enough for all the apps in Final Cut Studio 2, so why would you need more unless you are an extremely busy pro .......... but if that were the case you would not be using a laptop. (Cue indignant protests!)
3. 50GB more HD which again is a minute increase. If you are doing video you should ideally keep all your big media files on an external FireWire HD.
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