Linked List: October 31, 2013

Thursday, 31 October 2013

FAA to Allow Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics ★

FAA press release:

Passengers will eventually be able to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight, with very limited exceptions. Electronic items, books and magazines, must be held or put in the seat back pocket during the actual takeoff and landing roll. Cell phones should be in airplane mode or with cellular service disabled — i.e., no signal bars displayed — and cannot be used for voice communications based on FCC regulations that prohibit any airborne calls using cell phones.

Finally.

Samsung Ekes Out iPad to Top J.D. Power Tablet Satisfaction Study ★

Seems strange, given that the iPad scored top marks in every single category other than cost, and Samsung didn’t score top marks in any category, including cost. But a win’s a win. Guess I’m switching.

iPhone 5S vs. Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Shootout ★

Laptop Magazine:

The iPhone 5s conclusively beat the Nokia Lumia 1020 in our photo face-off, taking seven out of 10 rounds–and tying one. Even after updating the Lumia 1020′s camera software, which reduced issues with the blue color cast on many images, colors were still more accurate on the iPhone. Apple’s device also excelled when delivering detail and contrast.

The advantage that the Lumia 1020 has is that you can recompose your shot after you take it because of the phone’s very high 41-MP resolution. Overall, though, the iPhone 5s snapped better-looking images in a wider range of conditions.

Classic Mac OS in the Browser ★

Amazing JavaScript port of the PCE emulator, by James Friend.