Do you have any articles to back this up? This is the first time I've heard of a possible future for resistive screens. But they'll all be gone as soon as we do away with screens altogether and get the corneal display and mind reading.
They did only design the Mars Rovers with a six month operational life. That they lasted as long as they have was extremely lucky.
Or it could be they just had a good PR campaign...6 month designed operational life, I though I heard it was only 3? What does that even mean from a design standpoint? You can guess, but nobody knows for sure except them and the marketing dept. I say good job there, cause unfortunately in today's world NASA needs good PR.
Works for lightbulbs. Dispite the popular ramblings of the internet, neither the EU nor US have actually banned incandescent bulbs - they just set efficiency standards high enough that no incandescent can achieve them.
Perhaps in California. That may be the only place as I can still go down to the local hardware/grocery store and buy the same 60W tungsten bulbs I always have. There are more options now for sure but no "efficiency standard" has done away with the standard bulb yet.
Besides, there are more things to consider than efficiency with the alternatives. Mercury in CFL's and just plain cost and color temp in the LED's to name a few.
If they are telling the users they must get the 4GB tether plan, then these are likely that use more than their 2GB per month and likely are the grandfathered unlimited accounts that are trying to see what "unlimited" really is.
Some good director really needs to make the Rama series. I can easily see it being a low budget flick but of course could do very well with a good director. Evidently some students made a film in 2003 according to IMDB but nothing big budget.
I didn't understand when they showed overlaps in the signal. The picture would show a certain "level" then a second pic of the same area would then show a completely different level. Did they switch networks? I initially assumed they were measuring the signal of all the wifi in the area. I must have missed that part and it left me wondering how accurate the whole production was.
And what do they mean by "streaming"?
Will they go after sites like Orb.com, Slingbox, and PlayOn that stream things not necessarily intended to be streamed or in ways they didn't approve of (even over 3G not just your home network)? Seems content providers are trying to lock down their content too tightly. By doing so they lose the ability to id and track the product, our eyeballs, as we work around them.
And its illegal to use OTA for public display of sporting events. I realize sports aren't big to slashdot users, but if you've ever watched any major sporting event like a NFL or MLB game, or a big race... the first thing you hear and see is a 'no rebroadcasting without permission'.
No, it's not. First, showing it isn't rebroadcasting.
Places are prohibited from charging admission to watch the Super Bowl, and the law prevents them from showing the game on a TV bigger than 55 inches.
That rule has been done away with now b/c of all the flack they got from coming down on church parties. It's been legal for the past 2-3 years.
[citation needed]
After all, I was kind enough to provide links in my original comment, and I'd love to learn that I'm wrong, and that someone actually did something middling reasonable:-)
I've been using a Slingbox for years. It streams your TV feed over the Net. You can even use it to control your TiVo, and change channels remotely.
Great technology for those who must have access to their boob tube when away from home.
OrbLive from Orb.com does the same. For Live tv it is not bad, even over 3G.
And its illegal to use OTA for public display of sporting events. I realize sports aren't big to slashdot users, but if you've ever watched any major sporting event like a NFL or MLB game, or a big race... the first thing you hear and see is a 'no rebroadcasting without permission'.
No, it's not. First, showing it isn't rebroadcasting.
It's not a story of what this app does, it's a story of what this app doesn't do. It can't leave home WiFi, won't work while a passenger in a moving bus/train, it essentially acts as a hand-held TV only where you already can put a TV.
Just use Orb.com app. Now you can watch live tv (via your computers tv tuner card) anywhere you have a connection.
So you don't like phones or social networks to connect to any friends you may have. What does owning a restaurant have to do with anything? Sounds like you and your family need to use a little more discretion in what you put online and post. FB and phones and all the rest are just tools. You don't have to put everything you think on there nor all your bank accounts info and just realize that what you do put there is/can be seen by all. Maybe you just have a problem with good judgment. You're not a luddite, you're just paranoid. That's not always a bad thing, perhaps you have good reasons to be, but you are paranoid.
I believe he was talking about the cost to actually manufacture/assemble the components. The base components cost something, but so does the labor to put them all together. Over volume, $50-100 doesn't sound unreasonable to add to the cost of $250 for just the parts, for the completed device./assumption of grandparent post meaning
With competition like this, Android tablets are going to be pushing new boundaries by years end. If Apple keeps with it's "giant iPod Touch" approach to tablets, they're going to get left in the dust.
The usual argument from those not in the lead. If the top runner doesn't innovate after we catch up, it'll be left in the dust. Competition, it's a good thing.
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Netbooks were killed by the simple fact that I can now get a full-size notebook for $350, so why would I want a DVD-less netbook for the same price?
B/C cost is not always the sole selling point for everyones needs.
Don't forget Outlook/Exchange. I still think the biggest draw for MS is making a phone that works seamlessly with Exchange.
My gmail/calendar/contacts seem to work fairly well on my iPhone using exchange...
Google Sync
Do you have any articles to back this up? This is the first time I've heard of a possible future for resistive screens. But they'll all be gone as soon as we do away with screens altogether and get the corneal display and mind reading.
They did only design the Mars Rovers with a six month operational life. That they lasted as long as they have was extremely lucky.
Or it could be they just had a good PR campaign...6 month designed operational life, I though I heard it was only 3? What does that even mean from a design standpoint? You can guess, but nobody knows for sure except them and the marketing dept. I say good job there, cause unfortunately in today's world NASA needs good PR.
Works for lightbulbs. Dispite the popular ramblings of the internet, neither the EU nor US have actually banned incandescent bulbs - they just set efficiency standards high enough that no incandescent can achieve them.
Perhaps in California. That may be the only place as I can still go down to the local hardware/grocery store and buy the same 60W tungsten bulbs I always have. There are more options now for sure but no "efficiency standard" has done away with the standard bulb yet.
Besides, there are more things to consider than efficiency with the alternatives. Mercury in CFL's and just plain cost and color temp in the LED's to name a few.
the point being, this app is a waste of time
That could easily be said for over 100k apps currently in the app store. That's not a reason to remove them.
The fact that you feel the need to put a large DISCLAIMER at the end of your post is revealing about how ridiculous PC culture is today.
DISCLAIMER
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
[citation needed]
http://science.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=2047938&cid=35571142
If they are telling the users they must get the 4GB tether plan, then these are likely that use more than their 2GB per month and likely are the grandfathered unlimited accounts that are trying to see what "unlimited" really is.
Some good director really needs to make the Rama series. I can easily see it being a low budget flick but of course could do very well with a good director. Evidently some students made a film in 2003 according to IMDB but nothing big budget.
Truer words. @greyline is likely not a parent else he wouldn't be spouting stereotypes.
I didn't understand when they showed overlaps in the signal. The picture would show a certain "level" then a second pic of the same area would then show a completely different level. Did they switch networks? I initially assumed they were measuring the signal of all the wifi in the area. I must have missed that part and it left me wondering how accurate the whole production was.
And what do they mean by "streaming"?
Will they go after sites like Orb.com, Slingbox, and PlayOn that stream things not necessarily intended to be streamed or in ways they didn't approve of (even over 3G not just your home network)? Seems content providers are trying to lock down their content too tightly. By doing so they lose the ability to id and track the product, our eyeballs, as we work around them.
And its illegal to use OTA for public display of sporting events. I realize sports aren't big to slashdot users, but if you've ever watched any major sporting event like a NFL or MLB game, or a big race ... the first thing you hear and see is a 'no rebroadcasting without permission'.
No, it's not. First, showing it isn't rebroadcasting.
Second, the ban on public display is only for screen sizes of 55" and greater. Don't you remember the fuss about churches being told that 55" screens were too big for watching the superbowl ?
Places are prohibited from charging admission to watch the Super Bowl, and the law prevents them from showing the game on a TV bigger than 55 inches.
That rule has been done away with now b/c of all the flack they got from coming down on church parties. It's been legal for the past 2-3 years.
[citation needed]
After all, I was kind enough to provide links in my original comment, and I'd love to learn that I'm wrong, and that someone actually did something middling reasonable :-)
Citation given: although a clarification that the rule waiver is for churches as referenced in your link. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2010/01/will-your-big-screen-super-bowl-party-violate-copyright-law.ars http://www.copyrightsolver.com/dn2/pt/blog/default.aspx?id=27&t=Churches-Can-Now-Legally-Host-Super-Bowl
Are slashdots tags meaningless? It seems there is always one that says "story". Is that even remotely useful?
I've been using a Slingbox for years. It streams your TV feed over the Net. You can even use it to control your TiVo, and change channels remotely. Great technology for those who must have access to their boob tube when away from home.
OrbLive from Orb.com does the same. For Live tv it is not bad, even over 3G.
And its illegal to use OTA for public display of sporting events. I realize sports aren't big to slashdot users, but if you've ever watched any major sporting event like a NFL or MLB game, or a big race ... the first thing you hear and see is a 'no rebroadcasting without permission'.
No, it's not. First, showing it isn't rebroadcasting.
Second, the ban on public display is only for screen sizes of 55" and greater. Don't you remember the fuss about churches being told that 55" screens were too big for watching the superbowl ?
Places are prohibited from charging admission to watch the Super Bowl, and the law prevents them from showing the game on a TV bigger than 55 inches.
That rule has been done away with now b/c of all the flack they got from coming down on church parties. It's been legal for the past 2-3 years.
It's not a story of what this app does, it's a story of what this app doesn't do. It can't leave home WiFi, won't work while a passenger in a moving bus/train, it essentially acts as a hand-held TV only where you already can put a TV.
Just use Orb.com app. Now you can watch live tv (via your computers tv tuner card) anywhere you have a connection.
So you don't like phones or social networks to connect to any friends you may have. What does owning a restaurant have to do with anything? Sounds like you and your family need to use a little more discretion in what you put online and post. FB and phones and all the rest are just tools. You don't have to put everything you think on there nor all your bank accounts info and just realize that what you do put there is/can be seen by all. Maybe you just have a problem with good judgment. You're not a luddite, you're just paranoid. That's not always a bad thing, perhaps you have good reasons to be, but you are paranoid.
Bush, Obama & crew arrested a military private for the Diplomacy leaks. Wonder who they'll go after for the BofA leak?
"Bush"? Really? It's only mid-morning on Monday. Also, it is against the law to divulge secret-rated info the private leaked. He should be arrested.
You do know that 200 years is nothing really and easily passed to the next generation. The last of the Civil War widows just passed away a few years ago. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1071061/posts
A good practice in the country in Brazil is to shake boots and shoes before wearing them.
That's a good practice in *any* country.
I believe he was talking about the cost to actually manufacture/assemble the components. The base components cost something, but so does the labor to put them all together. Over volume, $50-100 doesn't sound unreasonable to add to the cost of $250 for just the parts, for the completed device. /assumption of grandparent post meaning
With competition like this, Android tablets are going to be pushing new boundaries by years end. If Apple keeps with it's "giant iPod Touch" approach to tablets, they're going to get left in the dust.
The usual argument from those not in the lead. If the top runner doesn't innovate after we catch up, it'll be left in the dust. Competition, it's a good thing.
Where on Earth did you get this idea that the rich have a right to their money?
Where on earth did you get the idea that people don't own the things that belong to them?