Q. I love my 2009 MBP but its too small for constant all-day use. I constantly find myself wishing that I had a desktop setup (i.e. mouse, keyboard, screens, speakers, etc) at home that I could easily connect with my laptop to work from instead. i have some ideas but could use some help making them a reality.
Now Apple makes their own auxiliary items, but there are two issues there that I will need to address: 1) I will most likely be sharing this space with a PC user, and 2) I am trying to go as wireless as possible to avoid any messy cable situations as well as make it as simple to connect and disconnect.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 that features such wireless technology as Near Field Communication, Android/S Beam and All Share Cast. After seeing wireless chargers transmit power, and these technologies transmit data, I was inspired to research whether or not a data connection like this could be used to create an easy hardware syncing option for a laptop.
My idea is that Iâd have all of my auxiliary items connected to a large flat tray on which Iâd set my laptop. I was imagining that the laptop would then be able to wirelessly sync with the tray and thus the items attached to it and voila! When Iâm done all Iâd need to do is remove my computer from the tray and the connection would be severed allowing me to go on my way.
So what do you think⦠Is this even possible? I mean our routers, modems and external hard drives already wirelessly share large quantities of data, so why can't auxiliary items and a computer? Iâd appreciate any feedback you could share with me regarding this idea. Flaws Iâm not seeing⦠Ideas you might have⦠Let me know and, as always, I excitedly look forward to hearing your responses! Thank you!!
A. You can have bluetooth keyboard and mouse connected wirelessly with the MBP now. You would need power and a video connection physically connected. MBP uses a connector called Thunderbolt to connect an external monitor, it's as easy to use as a USB port - so easy to do.
I'm not familiar with the Samsung features you mention, but considering the massive amounts of data bits required to light up a high resolution monitor I reckon that one would be tuff to do via the mechanism you describe.
You can get docking stations for Windows PC (I have for an HP laptop) that has all the wires connected to it, I just stick the laptop in and it functions like a desktop. I have a 21" monitor connected to the docking station, along with mouse and keyboard. I know Lenovo has similar too. These docking stations have a multipin connector that mates with a connector on the laptop. A MBP doesn't have a connector like that.
I like your idea though. Just need Apple to design it. It will require the MBP to support the capability too - so your existing MBP couldn't do it.
Can you buy a docking station for the Samsung Galaxy S4?
Q. I recently switched from the iPhone to the Samsung Galaxy S4 and was wondering if you can buy a dock for it because I haven't been able to find any that support it, the docks I have seen are pretty much all for apple products. If there isnt a dock available what would you suggest I do? I'm thinking of using speakers but don't know what kind to get.
Thank you in advance. :)
A. https://www.google.com/search?q=s4+dock&rlz=1C1_____enUS534US534&oq=s4+dock&aqs=chrome..69i57.3422j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=s4+dock&safe=off&tbm=shop
Why does everyone say Android is better than iPhone?
Q. People who love Android are always hating on iPhone and saying how iPhone is terrible. Honestly, I've had my Android for two years and it has gotten SO ridiculously slow to the point where I can barely use it anymore. It's the Samsung Galaxy S Captivate. I have friends who've had their iPhones for as long and they're not nearly as slow. I got my Android cause I'm not really an Apple person but all this trash talk about Apple is beginning to annoy me. They make good, quality, consistent products and I'm not saying Android products are good, but I'm just confused as to HOW they are so much better than iPhone. Could someone please explain?
A. For the most part, it is a matter of opinion.
For the basic user (someone who wants to text, talk, and play angry birds), there are a few differences between the two OS's.
-There is a bit better game selection on the iTunes app store than on the Google Play store, and the iTunes app store is organized a bit better.
-It's easier to set custom ring tones (without buying them) with an android.
-With android, you can use Widgets (an app that you can use\see\interact with on your homescrehome screent actually opening the app)
-With Android OS, you have more choices in the type of phone you want, screen size, colors, etc. whereas with iPhone, you are limited to, well, the iPhone.
-There are far more accessories available for the iPhone. (docking stations, alarm clocks, etc.) while there are some for the android, or that are compatible with both, the iPhone has more 'accessory support' as it were.
For the Intermediate to advanced users, there is a very large difference in what you can do with both devices. This is also where Android comes ahead of iPhone on a grand scale.
-As far as phone customization, there are far more options for the android user compared to the iPhone user. www.mycolorscreen.com as an example.
-If you like emulators, there are more options for Android (PSX, gba, nds etc.) and you can use buy.thegameklip.com/ to get a custom mount for a ps3 controller to play games. Works with play store apps as well as emulated apps.
I much prefer android phones, simply because of the variety of things you can do with them. I have a galaxy note 2, and absolutely love it.
As far as your problems go, its either a result of the hardware (your phone) not keeping up with the demand of newer apps (graphics and processor load) or having too much going on at once.
And to answer your question about why so much hate: Apple releases a 'new and improved' iphone every year, which changes 1 or 2 things, and really doesn't provide anything that spectacular. Hence the joke: 'How do you milk a sheep? . . . You send him to the Apple Store'
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