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Hardware-Based Commute-Map Gadget
coreymetrics writes "Anyone have one of these things? While it's no substitute for an improved mass-transit solution in the Puget Sound area, TrafficGauge's new gadget sure looks like it beats any PDA or cell phone auto traffic map I've used. It uses the same data that powers the Washington State DOT's indispensable website. Now why can't auto makers put this kind of thing in a dash instead of mostly worthless GPS navigation and DVD units?"
Apparently you're not using it for the right things, like precisely aiming missiles at your neighbor's houses.
we see the first traffic fatality caused by some asshat paying too much attention to their TrafficGauge(tm) and not enough to TheRealTrafficRightInFrontOfYou(tm).
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Lesson for other meta-suckers: Don't believe the hype!
Slashdot should make a pay service that gives out links a few hours ahead of the main pack.
Yeah, and they should make it only for subscribers.
What are you doing trying to read the article, anyway.
You're just supposed to reload the front page over and over again trying to get the "frost piss" post, which I have been told means "first post". Or maybe "Eskimo Latrine". Hmmmm...
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You'll find TrafficGauge indispensable if you've ever wondered...
Will I hit traffic on this route? Should I go a different way?
Do I need to leave now, or can I spare a few minutes?
Can I make it to the meeting, day care, or movie on time?
With TrafficGauge, you'll know the answers instantly--at a glance!
So, like, you ask it these questions and it'll come back with:
"You will definetly hit traffic on this and any alternate route that you may choose. You could either leave now, or a couple of minutes later...doesn't really matter, you won't be able to make it to the meeting, day care or movie on time anyway.
And remember, roadrage is bad mmmkay. Happy driving
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Will I hit traffic on this route? Should I go a different way?
If you're trying to access their IIS-run website, then I'd say that's a big 10-4, good buddy.
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One day Scott got into his car and drove to work and arrived at the Interstate. Only then did he realise that you cannot travel without changing yourself and the universe.
A trouble Cathy sat in the gridlock and implored her in-car navigation, "Why am I stuck?". The GPS replied, "You are here", and she was enlightened.
Destination is illusion if you do not know from where you start and where change in your journey.
A single GPS point coordinate is as protected as the robin that nests in an inpenetrable briar patch.
Even the road travels the bridges.
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