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Re: The Best iPad Cases | The Wirecutter

Jack Brewster — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:11:18 -0000

I love my Native Union Gripster case. The case is very slim and the stand rotates easily for different positions (landscape or vertical) and it does not fall over. There's two versions: the Original (the one I have), which is just the case/stand, and the Wrap which includes an integrated screen cover.

http://www.nativeunion.com/...

I tried the ZeroChroma that @Dan Frakes suggested, but ended up returning it because I found the stand wasn't very sturdy.

Edit: Forgot to mention that one thing I did like about the ZeroChroma case was that the cover was removable. I'm not sure if the Gripster Wrap cover is.

Re: Apple TV updated with new channels

Jack Brewster — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 12:35:23 -0000

Is it any worse than a typical DVR? At least I can hide unused channels on Apple TV. Comcast doesn't provide means to hide any channels at all. And they have hundreds.

Re: Bono takes frustrations out on Ive

Jack Brewster — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:13:31 -0000

Ha, I didn't even think about that! Kind of like how Apple turned over the logo on the laptops so it's upside down when closed, but right-side up when open and facing other people.

That said, the branding is definitely small/subtle. But still, how can anyone argue with $75m?

Re: Bono takes frustrations out on Ive

Jack Brewster — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 19:24:16 -0000

I disagree with Bono. No one should tell anyone else how to do charity.

At a minimum, talking with Apple about asking for more coverage is the way to go. Bitching about lack of visual branding on a successful fund-raising effort is just being an asshat.

Re: Amazon Introduces Fire Phone

Jack Brewster — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:33:31 -0000

If I was choosing between Android phones, I think the Fire phone has a lot of features on its side vs. other ones.

I don't see it as something that can switch me away from iPhone though. The stuff I use Amazon for is covered just fine with existing apps. The hardware bells & whistles look like gimmicks.

Re: How to tell if your Mac has Bluetooth 4.0 (BT LE)

Jack Brewster — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:08:01 -0000

I'm holding out hope for that, too.

Re: Honeywell is finally challenging the Nest thermostat

Jack Brewster — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 17:23:06 -0000

The difference in the feature set is also nice. More compelling than Nest's for my particular use case.

Re: Super, double top secret photo of iPhone 7 that I found…

Jack Brewster — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:58:18 -0000

Two words: Grape iMac.

Also I hear purple is an important color in some emerging markets.

Re: Newly discovered tarantula is venomous, big as your face

Jack Brewster — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:13:03 -0000

In related news, Samsung announced they are developing a spider that's as big as your upper body.

Re: “Hot For Teacher” performed by a 6-year-old drummer

Jack Brewster — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:16:48 -0000

My legs are cramping up just watching him on that kick drum. Rock on, Avery!

Re: Things and Stuff and Stuff and Things

Jack Brewster — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:32:37 -0000

The new site design is pretty clean, but it looks like the page can't be resized on iPad (e.g. no text zooming).

Re: Limiting your kids’ iOS use

Jack Brewster — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:21:29 -0000

I hope Apple is keeping an eye on Kindle and Windows Phone's kids modes and adds something similar to iOS7.

Re: Open letter to Apple: Why didn’t you buy me a pony?

Jack Brewster — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:10:17 -0000

Where is the 10x Like button? This one I just gave isn't enough.

Re: RIM selling its corporate jet

Jack Brewster — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:50:29 -0000

And they're only selling _one_?

Re: One announcement away from destroying the Nexus

Jack Brewster — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:07:52 -0000

I'm not sure Amazon cares so much about the Fire as they do people buying their media from Amazon. If Fire sales tanked because everyone was buying iPad Jrs., or Nexii, they'd kill the product and move on.

Re: The negatives of Apple’s Podcast app

Jack Brewster — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:29:48 -0000

After trying Podcasts, my preference is to still sync wirelessly with iTunes. Better management (playlists, too). Played podcasts aren't displayed.

I'll keep Podcasts on hand for those days when I must listen to something and I'm not near my computer, but that's pretty rare these days.

Re: If Pixar made the Avengers

Jack Brewster — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:01:13 -0000

No Agent Coulson?! 1 Star!

Re: The Beard Rocks WWDC — IT’S A PARTY!

Jack Brewster — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:59:09 -0000

Unless there's actual sausage.

Re: The Beard Rocks WWDC — IT’S A PARTY!

Jack Brewster — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:17:12 -0000

Loop subscribers get head of line, right? :)

Re: Harry Potter eBooks now available

Jack Brewster — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:14:47 -0000

Can't buy it in the original Queen's English in the U.S. Lame.

Re: Motörhead releases its own booze

Jack Brewster — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:47:26 -0000

Should have called it "Spades" and sold it by the case.

Re: Android fans lineup for Galaxy Nexus

Jack Brewster — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:28:55 -0000

I believe The Beard makes Jim wait in line.

Re: Android fans lineup for Galaxy Nexus

Jack Brewster — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:07:30 -0000

You're just jealous that they're going to get to play with their new phones all day, where you would normally spend all day waiting in line before you get your new phone.

Who's the sucker, now?

Re: Redesigning HPs brand and identity

Jack Brewster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:21:45 -0000

Is HP partnering with Black Flag?

But seriously, just a little rounding on those shorter bars to help letter-fy would be great (like in the last sketch in the first pic inthe article). If they want to go to this later, it would be an easy transition.

Re: Google predicts developers will think of Android over iOS in six months

Jack Brewster — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:18:53 -0000

Sounds like he's shooting for the moon, but I think it'd kick ass if it was true. I'd love to see Android be a serious contender when I upgrade my phone, next time.
Just because I don't expect that it will happen (really, really don't expect it...) doesn't mean it can't happen. Same with Window Mobile.