so wait, let me get this right. You see them walking around not helping. Do you think other people have trouble seeing them walking around not helping? IDK but when I have question, like where to check out, I find an employee and ask. Never found that too difficult. There's usually and employee somewhere. I would assume they where a uniform of some sort. Maybe even an ID badge. Maybe
How do you know? There is a card reader and scanner attached to the iPod, with a USB port on the bottom. Article says nothing about the operation of the device. Internet purchases are not done on a portable device in the hands of another person.
But if you are gullible enough to think these devices are foolproof and secure, then make your purchases with them. Having your credit/debit card info stolen is the first step in identity theft. I would rather use a fixed point of sale device than a portable hand held device.
There is zero difference between this and wally world, it's just wireless. Why would they make it any harder than it has to be?
It's only acting as the screen pad they have attached at their lanes(wally world). It be like stealing one of those and thinking you'll have a bunch of CC #'s but nope they'll be on a server somewhere remote.
but what i can see it screen capture security. It look as though the CC # is displayed right in screen. That would allow for user to activate a screen capture. Hopefully Apple would be smart enough to disable said feature.
in fact the "save" button on the screen shot of CC info also has that blue arrow. I'll be wild and guess that means some sort of remote save. Which would also indicate to me that, because the program icon itself has the symbol, the the program is run remotely. IDK wild guess. Actually upon further review, they mean nothing of the sort. There is also the same symbol on the home button. But a remote apps would be cool in in of itself.
Because most Apple Store employees walk around the store ignoring the customers and give no indication to anyone that they can ring up an item for you. So in most cases, it is very easy to look around wondering how to buy something. I have been to the Apple Store a few times and seen that happen, other times the service has been excellent. In some cases, they have also taken me straight to the Genius desk to complete the purchase.
I have to agree with you there. The last couple of times when I was in an Apple store was in Grand Rapids. One time I went in by myself wearing my normal attire (shorts, ratty t-shirt, running shoes) and could not get help. Every time I spotted someone free and started heading towards them they would head over to the door and greet and engage the next person walking in. Irritated the hell out of me.The next time I went was after a meeting and had on a dress clothes and a tie I could't get them to leave me alone, had to practically beat them away with stick. And if course when I go in with my wife the service is always top notch, I guess I should just send her to do my shopping. \ My point is that I received very inconsistent service (at that store) and they can do better.
You must not know much about Motorola's Symbol business if this worries you.
I?ll bite. What about Motorola?s Symbol business is so well structured that a new player in the market that is considerably cheaper, faster, versatile and more robust will not affect their business?
Can't wait for the free app for the iPhone. I can scan my groceries at the store
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
Interesting idea, remote self check out. Nice. Your cart would have to be the "scale".
I've always wondered at self check out, if you find items that weight the same but cost less would it fool the system.
Store would then become "App Aproved" and would have a special bar code you scan (once and store) to identify them. You could then thereticly buy things from say Best Buy straight from their newspaper ad with your iPhone.
Of course you can already do this, although with more typing.
The only problem I have is that I don't want a bag and they email you your receipt, so how do you get out the door?
I thought it was quite convenient to get an email for my records, and since it shows up on my iPhone instantly, I have the digital receipt in my pocket. Plus I always need a bag because I can never seem to get out of there without buying more than one item.
If you are really an environmentalist you can always save the bag and bring it back the next time you go shopping. You could even reuse it when you go to the grocery store. That would be pretty cool.
Can't wait for the free app for the iPhone. I can scan my groceries at the store
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
A bit of segue, but I am surprised there isn?t one that lets you create a shopping list, scan items with the built-in camera, and even keep track of items you may want to buy in the future if you scan them. Sounds like it would be handy. It could ring up your items while simultaneously removing them from the list.
If the GPS would work effectively it could even now which item is closest to you for that store, based on that last time you scanned it into the system, but I don?t that is viable at this point in time.
I guess you have never heard of servers at restaurants using a portable card reader to steal your credit card information when you go out to eat? It happens more often than you think.
I will give you that one. I have never been approached by a server with a handheld, and I have been to a few swanky places...
I would worry more about them saying "I'll be right back" when they pick up the card from the table - talk about a security risk...
See, once they have swiped your card and it has been charged, they (the credit agencies) are NOT going back and saying "but wait we need to compare signatures" That signature is ONLY for your protection, once you have lost the security of the embedded info, you are cooked. Any one can charge the crap outta your card for at least 30 days till you get the bill.
I will give you that one. I have never been approached by a server with a handheld, and I have been to a few swanky places...
I would worry more about them saying "I'll be right back" when they pick up the card from the table - talk about a security risk...
The risk is ever present, and Apple using iPod Touches doesn’t make it any worse. You give your cars keys to some valet who may not even be a legal citizen or your CC or money to a waiter who walks out of site. You put your card and PIN into an ATM that may not be a real ATM. You buy things online from companies that may not be legit, may have poor security or felonious employees. Or the connection from each end could be compromised, including your PC or their servers.
Nothing has changed, but at least there are assurances that you will get your fund back or the charges dropped. If one is worried they need to work only in cash that you retrieve in person from a bank teller, or have a low limit CC that they use for less-secure purchases that you pay off frequently (this is what I do), and shred any and all documents that contain any personal information. Also, don’t use your mother’s real maiden name as a secret answer.
A bit of segue, but I am surprised there isn’t one that lets you create a shopping list, scan items with the built-in camera, and even keep track of items you may want to buy in the future if you scan them. Sounds like it would be handy. It could ring up your items while simultaneously removing them from the list.
If the GPS would work effectively it could even now which item is closest to you for that store, based on that last time you scanned it into the system, but I don’t that is viable at this point in time.
A friend of mine is blind and they used to have a device that would scan the products and speak the description. Also handy at home for the blind just to determine what you have in the cupboard. Iphone app would easily work for that except that the touch GUI is near impossible for him to use. His daughter has an iPhone and he has tried but can't even figure out how to answer a call when it rings.
A friend of mine is blind and they used to have a device that would scan the products and speak the description. Also handy at home for the blind just to determine what you have in the cupboard. Iphone app would easily work for that except that the touch GUI is near impossible for him to use. His daughter has an iPhone and he has tried but can't even figure out how to answer a call when it rings.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind. I?ve tested it out and it?s nerve raking to use, though I?m coming from a different PoV than those who actually need it. I suppose there isn?t much you can do with an all touch screen device until you get some sort of electrical resistance back from the display to indicate tactile locations, which may actually be possible in the near term.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind. I?ve tested it out and it?s nerve raking to use, though I?m coming from a different PoV than those who actually need it. I suppose there isn?t much you can do with an all touch screen device until you get some sort of electrical resistance back from the display to indicate tactile locations, which may actually be possible in the near term.
I recall being blasted on here 2 years ago because I said the iPhone discriminates against the blind and you whined "But it speaks to you!" "Apple Voice, etc!"
I recall being blasted on here 2 years ago because I said the iPhone discriminates against the blind and you whined "But it speaks to you!" "Apple Voice, etc!"
Let?s get it straight. You whined, and I called you out on your idiocy for expecting a touch-based device to be ideal for the blind and your assumption that Apple is purposely shunning the blind by going with a touch-based phone. I?m surprised you haven?t stated that Apple is purposely shunning those without arms/hands/fingers by making the iPhone a finger-based multi-touch device.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind.
Maybe but it is not easy enough. He has a Nokia which works perfectly for him and he runs all kinds of apps on it, which he installed by himself. He is really a savvy guy and very capable. He goes everywhere all by himself even travels internationally without any help. But the iPhone is a definite no go.
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How do you know? There is a card reader and scanner attached to the iPod, with a USB port on the bottom. Article says nothing about the operation of the device. Internet purchases are not done on a portable device in the hands of another person.
But if you are gullible enough to think these devices are foolproof and secure, then make your purchases with them. Having your credit/debit card info stolen is the first step in identity theft. I would rather use a fixed point of sale device than a portable hand held device.
There is zero difference between this and wally world, it's just wireless. Why would they make it any harder than it has to be?
It's only acting as the screen pad they have attached at their lanes(wally world). It be like stealing one of those and thinking you'll have a bunch of CC #'s but nope they'll be on a server somewhere remote.
but what i can see it screen capture security. It look as though the CC # is displayed right in screen. That would allow for user to activate a screen capture. Hopefully Apple would be smart enough to disable said feature.
It?s not looking good for MS, but I am more worried about Motorola?s Symbol business.
You must not know much about Motorola's Symbol business if this worries you.
Because most Apple Store employees walk around the store ignoring the customers and give no indication to anyone that they can ring up an item for you. So in most cases, it is very easy to look around wondering how to buy something. I have been to the Apple Store a few times and seen that happen, other times the service has been excellent. In some cases, they have also taken me straight to the Genius desk to complete the purchase.
I have to agree with you there. The last couple of times when I was in an Apple store was in Grand Rapids. One time I went in by myself wearing my normal attire (shorts, ratty t-shirt, running shoes) and could not get help. Every time I spotted someone free and started heading towards them they would head over to the door and greet and engage the next person walking in. Irritated the hell out of me.The next time I went was after a meeting and had on a dress clothes and a tie I could't get them to leave me alone, had to practically beat them away with stick. And if course when I go in with my wife the service is always top notch, I guess I should just send her to do my shopping.
You must not know much about Motorola's Symbol business if this worries you.
I?ll bite. What about Motorola?s Symbol business is so well structured that a new player in the market that is considerably cheaper, faster, versatile and more robust will not affect their business?
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
Can't wait for the free app for the iPhone. I can scan my groceries at the store
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
Interesting idea, remote self check out. Nice. Your cart would have to be the "scale".
I've always wondered at self check out, if you find items that weight the same but cost less would it fool the system.
Store would then become "App Aproved" and would have a special bar code you scan (once and store) to identify them. You could then thereticly buy things from say Best Buy straight from their newspaper ad with your iPhone.
Of course you can already do this, although with more typing.
The only problem I have is that I don't want a bag and they email you your receipt, so how do you get out the door?
I thought it was quite convenient to get an email for my records, and since it shows up on my iPhone instantly, I have the digital receipt in my pocket. Plus I always need a bag because I can never seem to get out of there without buying more than one item.
If you are really an environmentalist you can always save the bag and bring it back the next time you go shopping. You could even reuse it when you go to the grocery store. That would be pretty cool.
Can't wait for the free app for the iPhone. I can scan my groceries at the store
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
A bit of segue, but I am surprised there isn?t one that lets you create a shopping list, scan items with the built-in camera, and even keep track of items you may want to buy in the future if you scan them. Sounds like it would be handy. It could ring up your items while simultaneously removing them from the list.
If the GPS would work effectively it could even now which item is closest to you for that store, based on that last time you scanned it into the system, but I don?t that is viable at this point in time.
I guess you have never heard of servers at restaurants using a portable card reader to steal your credit card information when you go out to eat? It happens more often than you think.
I will give you that one. I have never been approached by a server with a handheld, and I have been to a few swanky places...
I would worry more about them saying "I'll be right back" when they pick up the card from the table - talk about a security risk...
See, once they have swiped your card and it has been charged, they (the credit agencies) are NOT going back and saying "but wait we need to compare signatures" That signature is ONLY for your protection, once you have lost the security of the embedded info, you are cooked. Any one can charge the crap outta your card for at least 30 days till you get the bill.
I will give you that one. I have never been approached by a server with a handheld, and I have been to a few swanky places...
I would worry more about them saying "I'll be right back" when they pick up the card from the table - talk about a security risk...
The risk is ever present, and Apple using iPod Touches doesn’t make it any worse. You give your cars keys to some valet who may not even be a legal citizen or your CC or money to a waiter who walks out of site. You put your card and PIN into an ATM that may not be a real ATM. You buy things online from companies that may not be legit, may have poor security or felonious employees. Or the connection from each end could be compromised, including your PC or their servers.
Nothing has changed, but at least there are assurances that you will get your fund back or the charges dropped. If one is worried they need to work only in cash that you retrieve in person from a bank teller, or have a low limit CC that they use for less-secure purchases that you pay off frequently (this is what I do), and shred any and all documents that contain any personal information. Also, don’t use your mother’s real maiden name as a secret answer.
The risk is ever present....
Exactly.
A bit of segue, but I am surprised there isn’t one that lets you create a shopping list, scan items with the built-in camera, and even keep track of items you may want to buy in the future if you scan them. Sounds like it would be handy. It could ring up your items while simultaneously removing them from the list.
If the GPS would work effectively it could even now which item is closest to you for that store, based on that last time you scanned it into the system, but I don’t that is viable at this point in time.
A friend of mine is blind and they used to have a device that would scan the products and speak the description. Also handy at home for the blind just to determine what you have in the cupboard. Iphone app would easily work for that except that the touch GUI is near impossible for him to use. His daughter has an iPhone and he has tried but can't even figure out how to answer a call when it rings.
You must not know much about Motorola's Symbol business if this worries you.
Can't wait for the free app for the iPhone. I can scan my groceries at the store
on the shelf, total, zap to Card #, dump it wifi and walk out. Self serve.
Is that called the Correctional Facilities app?
A friend of mine is blind and they used to have a device that would scan the products and speak the description. Also handy at home for the blind just to determine what you have in the cupboard. Iphone app would easily work for that except that the touch GUI is near impossible for him to use. His daughter has an iPhone and he has tried but can't even figure out how to answer a call when it rings.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind. I?ve tested it out and it?s nerve raking to use, though I?m coming from a different PoV than those who actually need it. I suppose there isn?t much you can do with an all touch screen device until you get some sort of electrical resistance back from the display to indicate tactile locations, which may actually be possible in the near term.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind. I?ve tested it out and it?s nerve raking to use, though I?m coming from a different PoV than those who actually need it. I suppose there isn?t much you can do with an all touch screen device until you get some sort of electrical resistance back from the display to indicate tactile locations, which may actually be possible in the near term.
I recall being blasted on here 2 years ago because I said the iPhone discriminates against the blind and you whined "But it speaks to you!" "Apple Voice, etc!"
I recall being blasted on here 2 years ago because I said the iPhone discriminates against the blind and you whined "But it speaks to you!" "Apple Voice, etc!"
Let?s get it straight. You whined, and I called you out on your idiocy for expecting a touch-based device to be ideal for the blind and your assumption that Apple is purposely shunning the blind by going with a touch-based phone. I?m surprised you haven?t stated that Apple is purposely shunning those without arms/hands/fingers by making the iPhone a finger-based multi-touch device.
Apple has gone to great lengths to make the device usable for the blind.
Maybe but it is not easy enough. He has a Nokia which works perfectly for him and he runs all kinds of apps on it, which he installed by himself. He is really a savvy guy and very capable. He goes everywhere all by himself even travels internationally without any help. But the iPhone is a definite no go.