Perhaps, you're right (especially with a GM vehicle).
But my point was the comparison is silly because:
a) If the Volt wasn't an EV, it would be less than half the price
b) If the Volt wasn't an EV, you'd be thinking in terms of a 10-15 year ownership, not 4 years
And thus the entire comparison is silly. The harder you try to show the Volt is a better "investment" (which as you point out is nonsense), the more you see that not only is it a poor investment, the payoff for the main feature (EV) is two decades out, assuming the Volt even last 15 years.
"So for any given app you can either bill the dev a little bit, per installation or per use, or you can eat into the user's data plan."
The point is that AT&T said that the bandwidth was the scarce resource in their network and that caps were necessary to conserve that resource.
But as soon as a new revenue source was available, then the network was magically unconstrained. This is not "good idea", unless you're an AT&T shareholder, and then its magically a fantastic idea.
" 'Apparently it has nothing to do with network management. It's a tool to get more revenue from developers and customers.'"
To use a phrase, "Well, DUH!".
If you had looked in AT&T Wireless's annual reports for the past two years, they never indicated they were reaching any sort of limits on their network.
So either they were lying to their shareholders or to a gullible press and public.
States can make it really uncomfortable for the Fed to actually enforce their policy.
Look at what's happened in Arizona; whether or not you agree with the policies, they are putting the federal government on the defensive about its own policies.
I think most people looked at their huge collection of DVD's and their huge collection of VHS and realized that no matter what format they purchased, it was effectively wasting money. Especially since you watch once and never watch again.
I was amazed by an Amazon CS rep telling me the reason that I couldn't use Amazon Instant Videos on my Tivo was because my FIOS connection wasn't nearly fast enough.
I hung up and contacted Tivo who told me they don't support Amazon Instant Videos.
Content Providers are one of the few businesses industries where the businesses actively hate their customers and do everything they can do to make things harder and more expensive for their customers.
Its really amazing when you compare it to a more traditional retail or services business.
Slashdot Mirror
Has almost everything here, with i7 and full SSD, you get it for about $1,600.
Without getting into the semantics of copyright versus theft, the first amendment does not specify only political speech is free.
Its very very broad.
And before you drag out the old saw about "fire in a crowded theater", those types of exceptions are generally for imminent danger to the public.
The exception was not carved out for "to protect commercial interests".
If you don't like the 1st amendment, try to get it changed.
" He believes that while terrorists haven't hacked their way into the U.S. government yet,"
I dunno. Based on the way the 3 branches of government act, how can they be sure?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRbZJXjWIA
I think he was leaping ahead by assuming that if someone was assaulted, had a seizure, needed a cop or paramedic, it wouldn't be secret information.
The guy jamming the signal would know about it as well and shut off his jammer.
"For those who aren't in on the secret"
I think you were the only one.
Many people think a "factoid" is a small fact. Actually a factoid is something that sounds true, but is actually false.
Perhaps, you're right (especially with a GM vehicle).
But my point was the comparison is silly because:
a) If the Volt wasn't an EV, it would be less than half the price
b) If the Volt wasn't an EV, you'd be thinking in terms of a 10-15 year ownership, not 4 years
And thus the entire comparison is silly. The harder you try to show the Volt is a better "investment" (which as you point out is nonsense), the more you see that not only is it a poor investment, the payoff for the main feature (EV) is two decades out, assuming the Volt even last 15 years.
You won't be "fixing" a Nissan after 4 years.
You can drive that Altima for another 6 years and 60K miles without significant repairs
Buying a new car every 4 years is a luxury, not a necessity, Once you admit that, then the economics are actually much clearer.
Your calculations include the cost of the lease/payment.
But when you buy, after 3-4 years, you're paid off, you own the vehicle and your costs are gas, maintenance and repairs.
*the sweet spot for any car is years 4-10* they cost very little to own and drive during this time and they're extremely reliable.
Comparing lease costs to car payment costs is something dealers do to convince rubes to lease instead of buy.
When you do an actual comparison, the ROI on the volt is so low that its not worth discussing.
"So for any given app you can either bill the dev a little bit, per installation or per use, or you can eat into the user's data plan."
The point is that AT&T said that the bandwidth was the scarce resource in their network and that caps were necessary to conserve that resource.
But as soon as a new revenue source was available, then the network was magically unconstrained. This is not "good idea", unless you're an AT&T shareholder, and then its magically a fantastic idea.
" 'Apparently it has nothing to do with network management. It's a tool to get more revenue from developers and customers.'"
To use a phrase, "Well, DUH!".
If you had looked in AT&T Wireless's annual reports for the past two years, they never indicated they were reaching any sort of limits on their network.
So either they were lying to their shareholders or to a gullible press and public.
Which is more likely?
Bummer. I like the Roku; its cheap and it works, but if it supported DLNA, it would be perfect for my needs.
Does this let you stream video from a DLNA server on the Roku?
I am actually the author of all of Shakespeare's works.
I invented the automobile.
And the electric Can Opener.
States can make it really uncomfortable for the Fed to actually enforce their policy.
Look at what's happened in Arizona; whether or not you agree with the policies, they are putting the federal government on the defensive about its own policies.
You'd think the Universities would be the last to cave in to a blatant demand for protection money.
Can they really be serious? Linking is equivalent to a copyright?
I mean the "free" videos you get when you're a prime member. They are not supported.
I think most people looked at their huge collection of DVD's and their huge collection of VHS and realized that no matter what format they purchased, it was effectively wasting money. Especially since you watch once and never watch again.
Precisely. The author could even have contacted Amazon for a clarification.
They assumed that the Playbook was an Apple product.
Read it again with that misconception in mind.
I was amazed by an Amazon CS rep telling me the reason that I couldn't use Amazon Instant Videos on my Tivo was because my FIOS connection wasn't nearly fast enough.
I hung up and contacted Tivo who told me they don't support Amazon Instant Videos.
They did not blame Apple for it. ;)
You are right. He said create not invent.
He didn't do that, either. He was in college when the internet was created.
Content Providers are one of the few businesses industries where the businesses actively hate their customers and do everything they can do to make things harder and more expensive for their customers.
Its really amazing when you compare it to a more traditional retail or services business.
Actually it didn't. It came from Gore's lips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnFJ8cHAlco
He says "I took the initiative in inventing the internet..." at the 0:49 sec.