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Ken Cheng
Member Since Oct 11th, 2005

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DIY iPhone earbud replacement

Jul 5th 2007 9:14PM on Engadget

Damned if you do, and damned if you don't. Remember when Apple was criticised for having iPod headphone jacks that crackled when you wiggled them? Well, how do you fix it, you have headphone jacks that don't wiggle, by inserting them deeper. You don't need to buy new headphones, just take a short knife and whittle the plastic sheath a little on your headphone jack, so that it fits.

Of course, the other reason why a person would do as the DIYer above, is because they want the built-in mic with their custom earbuds.

Is this a photo from an iPhone?

Apr 29th 2007 8:58PM on Engadget

It's an excellent 2Mp image in less-than-ideal shooting conditions. The minimal noise in the shadows is superb. I've seen those 5Mp Nokia images and I think the noise is greater. For those that don't know, more megapixels is not automatically better image quality. It also depends on pixel size. Small pixels inherently have more noise, so cramming more pixels into a small CMOS or CCD chip isn't always better, if the pixels are smaller.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and there's no doubt that this is an excellent image for any cameraphone, 2Mp or 3 or even 5Mp, as it's actually quite usable.

Zune the next to drop DRM?

Apr 2nd 2007 9:06PM on Engadget

AdamA, Steve Jobs is on the record as being opposed to DRM way back in 2003, in a Rolling Stone interview. Let's get the facts straight, right?

Apple's 24-inch iMac features "upgradeable" graphics

Sep 9th 2006 11:14AM on Engadget

video inputs? Get an EyeTV device, and you got your video inputs.

The elephant in the room: Apple pulls a Microsoft, delays Leopard past original promise

Aug 7th 2006 5:17PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

First, at one of their earnings conference calls, Apple, stated that the pace of introduction of new OS versions would slow.

Two, when the WWDC date was delayed, you could "book it" that the public release of the new OS would not be for at least 6 months after, pushing it back to at least February. You gotta give the developers time to do their work, right?

Apple and Nike launch $29 Nike+iPod Sport Kit

May 23rd 2006 3:07PM on Engadget

I'm an iChimp and I want it!

Steve Jobs at the new NYC Apple Store

May 19th 2006 3:22PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Didja see in another image, 4472, that Steve has a body double. Really, it's not a reflection, it's another guy that looks just like Steve.

TUAW Tip: Speed up iPhoto

Feb 9th 2006 4:12PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

Two things, the tip about unchecking outline and drop shadow is an old tip from early versions of iPhoto.

Changing to all white, is a new one. However, like Rudolph, I would not change from dark gray. All white is too harsh. Dark gray is the best background to view your photos from, particularly in an editing environment.

How much would it cost to only watch shows from iTunes

Feb 2nd 2006 6:26PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

ABL, what shows are you and your kids watching? Why I ask is that not every week has a new episode. We're talking what, 24 new episodes in a season, right? So, 6 shows at 24 episodes is 144 shows, and $288.

iMac Core Duo quirks

Jan 30th 2006 3:22PM on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)

I'm guessing the Apple panel is made by LG/Philips and the Dell by Samsung? BTW, I have the Dell 20". It's a great value, but lots of dropoff in the corners, so not good for professional graphics. The USB port on the side makes a great placeholder for my DLink bluetooth key, to which I mount my iSight. Brilliant!

Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.

"I'm looking for a pair of quality headphones that aren't seemingly made of glass. I'm an avid BMXer which causes me to frequently bash on any type of technology that joins me for my daily riding. I've been through the higher quality headsets in the Skullcandy line as these are supposed to be built for "abuse," which is laughable. I cant wear earbuds or canal buds, as my large ears seem to have a repelling property upon anything that sits in them. Wired or Bluetooth doesn't really matter, but I need something that can hold up to taking a few hits every now and again. I'm trying to keep 'em under $150. Thanks!"

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