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• Nobody is above the law. Read: "NOBODY". This includes the Government and all its agencies. I'm very glad Apple and Google are strong enough to level the playing field.

  in FBI director says iOS and Android privacy features put users 'above the law' Comment by q-chan September 2014
• I installed a Mini Server for my home office and small business (really small: 2 people) and couldn't be any happier with that system. It sits in the corner of a bookshelf, makes no noise and sips very little power, less than 10% of the Linux server…

  in Apple's new Mac mini, server surprise with strong sales start Comment by q-chan January 2010
• The caption under the photograph said "The alternating blue and white iPod wrapping...", which is an offense to real Bavarian citizens. It is alway "white and blue", never "blue and white".... Manfred aka Q-chan (and born in Bavaria)

  in Apple opening first German retail store in Munich this weekend Comment by q-chan December 2008
• YipYipYipee, you were reading my mind But interesting coincidence of thoughts...

  in NVIDIA to exit chipset business, no Apple partnership? Comment by q-chan August 2008
• Apple could acquire the rights on the chipsets, use them as-is in the upcoming product refreshes, but continue to develop them to their best fit through PA Semi.

  in NVIDIA to exit chipset business, no Apple partnership? Comment by q-chan August 2008
• Quote: Originally Posted by zunx Here you go: Racetrack memory http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racetrack_memory The wikipedia article confirmed what my first thought was, seeing the Thread headline... It is indeed a refresh of the Bubble Memo…

  in IBM's 'racetrack' technology could increase iPhone storage tenfold Comment by q-chan April 2008
• AT&T actually supports phone tethering, and it works great. On the contractual side you need a data plan plus a tethering agreement. I activated this for a friend using the TILT phone and a Windows laptop. After activating tethering on the phone…

  in Rumor hints at either iPhone tethering or iTunes glitch Comment by q-chan February 2008
• An external battery exists which works perfect with current MacBooks and MacBook Pros. See http://www.batterygeek.net for details. (I have no business interest here, but I'm using one of their batteries and are very satisfied.) Of course the battery…

  in High-quality photos and notes on Apple's new MacBook Air Comment by q-chan January 2008
• I'm always wondering how a patent can be acquired for the MagSafe connector after exactly these magnetic-held power connectors are standard on Japanese hot water (and hot tea) pots since more than 10 years. And exactly for the same reason: to automa…

  in Patent roundup: video features, scroll wheel keyboard Comment by q-chan December 2007
• Regarding "free" incoming calls in Germany... In contrast to the US, mobile phone numbers have a country-wide unique area code, assigned to the mobile carrier. Therefore calls to mobile phone are distinguishable as such for the caller, and the calle…

  in Purported T-Mobile ad claims 3G iPhone for Germany in November Comment by q-chan September 2007