tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post4241499145388866228..comments2024-03-13T09:47:40.487+00:00Comments on Cockpit Conversation: Becoming a Pod PersonAviatrixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-8334978327708696212009-08-10T05:49:39.572+00:002009-08-10T05:49:39.572+00:00I'm locking comments here because blog entries...I'm locking comments here because blog entries about technology attract comment spam. Feel free to e-mail me iPod advice or post it on an unlocked entry. I receive all comments in my mailbox, so it doesn't matter where you put it.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-72109803429572164722009-07-28T22:08:47.655+00:002009-07-28T22:08:47.655+00:00In response to the "you don't need iTunes...In response to the "you don't need iTunes, just go to the app store" comments: that's a feature of the new 2.0 iPods, not my version one.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-19457696081568519192009-07-14T03:14:34.417+00:002009-07-14T03:14:34.417+00:00Yup, I actually think I suffer withdrawal symptoms...Yup, I actually think I suffer withdrawal symptoms when I am away from my computer for any extended length of time....I ought to be ashamed, but when I can ask the great Google god any questions and get immediate satisfaction...good thing everything doesn't have this feature.Lakotahopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047060573785191984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-4202201190018616962009-07-13T17:41:19.039+00:002009-07-13T17:41:19.039+00:00Being a full blown nerd, I have a complete spare l...Being a full blown nerd, I have a complete spare laptop pre-boxed back at the office. If my laptop dies, all I have to do is call and ask them to drop the box with FedEx. If it's the hard disk that dies, there's a plan for that, too.<br /><br />Of course, as the laptop is central to my current profession, I have some justification for these measures. I can do most things off my phone in a pinch -- if nothing else, I can use it to remote control a PC back at the office. But that's a pain.dpiercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397601206317363858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-29177936725974332802009-07-13T15:29:17.622+00:002009-07-13T15:29:17.622+00:00I know how you feel---we never realize how depende...I know how you feel---we never realize how dependent we are on our technology till it goes down. Fortunately, like some other commenters have suggested, there are lots of remedies these days.HECKhttp://awheck.thecondomconnection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-49752802933250979542009-07-13T14:45:24.440+00:002009-07-13T14:45:24.440+00:00Sarah: In Canada, at least recently, Dell shipped ...Sarah: In Canada, at least recently, Dell shipped its Netbook -- the Dell Mini -- with Ubuntu Linux preinstalled, for less than the cost of the Windows version.<br /><br />You'll be surprised how easy it us to connect new hardware to Ubuntu Linux, especially if you're used to MacOS or Windows.davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194758376900990105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-14597373891173762712009-07-13T14:32:46.680+00:002009-07-13T14:32:46.680+00:00My trusty powerbook is showing its age. I'm t...My trusty powerbook is showing its age. I'm thinking a mini netbook will be next. But I'm completely spoiled by OS/X and can't abide Windows. Yes, I know, I use Linux @work, but consumer s/w is mac or pc.<br /><br />This is really off topic, but what's a good netbook? I'd love one from Apple, but it appears to get one I'd have to hack a bit - the <a href="http://aviationmentor.blogspot.com/2009/06/poor-mans-efb.html" rel="nofollow">Dell mini-9</a> looks nice.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991660841701835065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-59844006556957337412009-07-13T12:55:53.383+00:002009-07-13T12:55:53.383+00:00I second the netbook suggestion. I'm on mine ...I second the netbook suggestion. I'm on mine right now. Its great for travelling cause it can fit right into my flight bag so I don't have to lug around another bag with me.<br /><br />Speed isn't blazing but sufficient for blogging, browsing, and running spreadsheets and stuff.Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732820595579405728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-15538873858754715262009-07-13T12:52:22.406+00:002009-07-13T12:52:22.406+00:00As David suggested, an inexpensive "netbook&q...As David suggested, an inexpensive "netbook" is a good alternative to traveling with a full blown notebook, or as a backup. Although I imagine you need to travel light, the netbook isn't that big. All of them do basic email/browser net stuff, some of them have Office (either MS or Open Office) installed. Two basic flavors are available, Windows based and Linux based.<br /><br />I dunno, if I were without my laptop for an extended length of time, I'd feel absolutely cut off. It's worse than drugs...or so I'm told.John Lennertonhttp://www.lennerton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-80843011323202901002009-07-13T12:15:47.074+00:002009-07-13T12:15:47.074+00:00Grab yourself a netbook (any brand) for around $30...Grab yourself a netbook (any brand) for around $300. When it breaks or gets lost, buy a new one :)davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194758376900990105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-6684220339351517722009-07-13T06:54:00.849+00:002009-07-13T06:54:00.849+00:00you should think of the Touch as an "iPod+&qu...you should think of the Touch as an "iPod+" It's a music player, that also does other neat things, like browse the internet in a pinch, display photos, and run apps. When possible, you should update iTunes, and probably any other software you have. I'm sure I don't need to go on about software updates, but it's like preventative maintenance on an airplane, it is easy to forget or ignore until S hits the fan. Not to mention, by in large software updates are free and easy to install, the only exception being to programs that jump in generation and thus become new products. iTunes, however, was, is, and probably will always be free and its the same at its core as it was back when it was first released - ie: it has lots of neat toys attached, but none of them need to be used.<br /><br />:)Matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-6552380793991922522009-07-13T03:03:29.025+00:002009-07-13T03:03:29.025+00:00I'm just telling you what the website told me ...I'm just telling you what the website told me when I tried.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-50619363630145691502009-07-13T02:50:58.512+00:002009-07-13T02:50:58.512+00:00Actually you don't need iTunes, or a computer,...Actually you don't need iTunes, or a computer, to download apps for the iPod Touch. Just touch the App Store icon and shop away.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670206060239333039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-32687603535508438922009-07-13T01:56:38.215+00:002009-07-13T01:56:38.215+00:00You can't use the iTunes store without upgradi...You can't use the iTunes store without upgrading to the lastest iTunes version, and you can't upgrade iTunes without a computer, and if I had a real computer I wouldn't give a damn about the latest version of iTunes.Aviatrixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634111275860140084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-63966994500347483652009-07-13T01:51:39.462+00:002009-07-13T01:51:39.462+00:00Did you search the AppStore? There are several pr...Did you search the AppStore? There are several programs (some good - Foreflight Mobile, some not so good), including some free ones for the Ipod Touch/Iphone.<br /><br />I wouldn't consider using them for actual flight planning myself, but they do serve me as a quick reference source.<br /><br />I enjoy lurking around your blog and reading your posts! Happy flying!Band Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809487594139509559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10000144.post-82429818376392467932009-07-13T00:19:43.952+00:002009-07-13T00:19:43.952+00:00For some of the offstrip stuff we do on the Hudson...For some of the offstrip stuff we do on the Hudson Bay coast we land on eskers. Sand makes a great airstrip.... even in wet weather they are good because they pack down well. The only thing that sucks is sometimes it gets very soft, and turning around can be an easy way to end up stuck. I guess just keep them in mind in case you ever need to put down!Jimmy Macknoreply@blogger.com