Yes but the purpose of full disk encryption is mainly to prevent loss of data on stolen laptops. In fact many people are putting it forward as the solution to that problem. Since in its current implementation it is not secure against attacks, then it is not a solution. I am sure in any future implementations on-chip decryption will be a must(that or encrypted ram, but lets not be too paranoid), at least for certain government standards.
For most users this is most likely not a problem, since their data is really not that important.
To me this hack was shockingly easy, while I admit I am not at all concerned with someone taking my laptop and copying its data, it is a legitimate concern.
They should have just not said anything, and told the public the final release date. Apparently they think SP1 RTM has too many problems to be trusted to their other costumers.
I saw a bluetooth icon in the picture of the phone, and appears to have bluetooth on Sony's site... I too would like one if it does. Perhaps someone knows for sure :)
I haven't seen Cloverfield yet... but if it contains lots of shaky cam... well then I will probably hate it... I much prefer movies to be shot with steady cam... not because the former gives me motion sickness, but because I do not need the reminder that you are running around. I think its a great tool when used correctly, but when it gets overused... I start getting annoyed.
If your classification for an advanced computer is that it have no PS/2 ports... well I gotta tell you... there arn't too many "advanced" computers around. Your senseless argument over one of the most common peripheral connectors after USB is dumb. It doesn't make practical sense to remove them unless you make your own keyboards, and can force people to upgrade.
I haven't used a PS/2 keyboard on my computer for a while, but I continue to use them on a number of systems, even some that you might consider "advanced", because they happen to work, and don't need upgrading.
There is also a reason that USB to Serial adapters are probably one of the most common demands for a lot of laptops. Just because you see "legacy" equipment as not "advanced" doesn't mean that is obsolete, worse, or must be replaced. I suspect that you may own some "apple" computers, or only own laptops. I believe this because these are about the ONLY systems that you cannot find PS/2 on. Only a handful of desktops have shed themselves of this "legacy" connector.
OK, enough ranting. I still can't believe the people replying after you were just as dumb.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
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