It's better than many point-and-shoot cameras?
That's simply an absurd claim. I suppose, however, that instead of actually judging it upon what the pictures look like, modern cameras are now ranked based on how well you can share your (bad) pictures on (bad) websites so you can show your (bad) friends your (bad) adventures.
This reminds me of an interesting problem LEED buildings often have with humidity and gas concentrations--and, in general, what is loosely described as sick building syndrome.
Sealing a building to that point of efficiency might be green, but it isn't healthy for its occupants.
There's a reason why 'real' GPS units cost more, despite not necessarily having as many fancy 'features' that often end up being unnecessary.
Cell phones rarely have WAAS. Cell phones usually also use the cellular system to receive the phase of the GPS satellite transmission to aid in reception--but--if you don't have any service, the accuracy can get pretty deplorable (well, compared to say my GPSmap 60CSx that usually locks within fourteen to sixteen feet)...the battery life isn't as good, cell phones are horribly made, and the chipsets and antennae are simply much, much, much better in a dedicated unit. Pick up a used GPS--that's a real GPS--and it will be much better suited to hunting and camping rather than looking for the closest Starbucks. Real GPS units have rubber gaskets for a reason.
The cost of what you propose is not only significantly higher than rolling out fiber as planned but is also partially infeasible scientifically. There are several very good reasons why spectrum hasn't been goofed with to even try to approach speeds like that (partially because such speeds either require some spectrum for almost no range or gigantic piles of spectrum for meager range). Fiber-to-the-home is practical once the models are tweaked around a bit (have all services delivered over fiber--a fiber switch itself, when in proper quantity, is not all that much more expensive than a copper switch when it means you're replacing your entire telecom infrastructure.)
Finally, I'd like to point out that wireless isn't always the solution, even though that's a popular position here. There is finite spectrum. Wireless transmission is electrically inefficient compared to wired (or optical) transmission. There is no reason to use wireless for stationary devices when they are nonremote.
The summary differs with a significance from the article to a somewhat unusual degree...
No, it's not really workable with how the systems are currently set up.
Yes, there is a possibility for infrastructure (at significant cost) to be colocated on these lines for data-gathering purposes.
The externalities are dependent upon distance driven, not fuel economy directly. People need to drive less, live closer to where they work, etc. Fuel economy is only a patch to the problem of suburban living.
Incorrect.
Hybrids actually have a significantly lower resale value because of a consumer inference that the expensive batteries will need to be replaced.
I've reached a quandary. I prefer 4:3, and I also prefer matte. I also prefer Super-IPS panels. I have a Dell 2001FP for my desktop (notably, not a dell) back when they were 20" 1600x1200 IPS panels by LG. My X61t Thinkpad has a 12.1" 4:3 S-IPS 1400x1050 screen...and yet, there is no way I can replace my desktop monitor without buying a professional monitor costing upwards of $900 now (lest I run the gauntlet of the IPS/MVA lottery) and there is literally no laptop offered with the pixel density for the same size as my Thinkpad. What do I do? I want another 20" S-IPS monitor, but I can't find one that is reasonably affordable...and what do I do when I want to replace my laptop? I think 16:9 is horrid for actual computing.
...and yet, nobody has ended up properly explaining what eFuse is. In fact, from reading this and other articles, some low-level fuse, like fuses in microcontrollers, doesn't seem to apply to the functionality they describe. This sounds much more complex and much higher-level...so what exactly is everyone going on about? Wikipedia says "In computing, eFUSE is a technology invented by IBM which allows for the dynamic real-time reprogramming of computer chips. Speaking abstractly, computer logic is generally 'etched' or 'hard-coded' onto a chip and cannot be changed after the chip has finished being manufactured. By utilizing an eFUSE (or more realistically, a number of individual eFUSEs), a chip manufacturer can allow for the circuits on a chip to change while it is in operation. The primary application of this technology is to provide in-chip performance tuning. If certain sub-systems fail, or are taking too long to respond, or are consuming too much power, the chip can instantly change its behavior by 'blowing' an eFUSE." What does that have to do with authorized software? Why would they use such a system rather than the other systems that have been used in the past? How is this different than some sort of half-FPGA ASIC? Anyways...
Connectors bending and boards breaking are the result of bad design--and not an excuse to use a wireless system where a wired system excels. Well-designed interconnects allow higher speed, significantly greater security, lower cost, and less interference--like wireless charging, WiFi compared to wired Ethernet, and a FM transmitter on your iPod compared to a straight cable--there's no reason to use a wireless system when you don't have to. It's just a waste.
Concrete highways have both advantages and disadvantages compared to asphalt paving materials. Concrete typically is more durable and lasts longer if properly laid, however is also nigh-impossible to repair without entirely removing it then repouring the slabs. This is why the majority of highways and roads are paved with asphalt but bridges, overpasses, and ramps are often concrete.
And if you're in a vehicle with a suspension, you usually can get away with something a good three times your figure for speed.
Admittedly, I work at a company in downtown Atlanta, and despite the slightly increased vehicular traffic, there's a huge flood of office workers (including myself) out onto the sidewalks to various restaurants around the general area.
People do walk to lunch, just perhaps not as many as -should- walk to lunch. It's not like we're particularly great, either, because I'd love to take mass transit if it wasn't so horrible here.
this is [original research], but if you pop open a few drives, unlock the head, pull the head out to the middle of the drive, then rotate the platter as you would normally rotate it--the heads go back and park.
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It's better than many point-and-shoot cameras? That's simply an absurd claim. I suppose, however, that instead of actually judging it upon what the pictures look like, modern cameras are now ranked based on how well you can share your (bad) pictures on (bad) websites so you can show your (bad) friends your (bad) adventures.
This reminds me of an interesting problem LEED buildings often have with humidity and gas concentrations--and, in general, what is loosely described as sick building syndrome. Sealing a building to that point of efficiency might be green, but it isn't healthy for its occupants.
In other news, the used car market for Mercedes, Lexuses, and BMW's is suddenly booming!
at my dormitory, my absolute favorite way to open the locked door (magnetic strike) controlled by a RFID reader is to open the door with my ass.
This stuff has been messed with before, and we've stayed where we are for several reasons...
...also, the lower your rolling resistance, -it used to be- the lower your traction was--although supposedly they've fixed that some too.
Also, has anyone considered how spookily this will change steering response?
(I wonder why it seems like we're willing to exchange fuel economy for safety and aesthetics lately to such a degree. Huh.)
There's a reason why 'real' GPS units cost more, despite not necessarily having as many fancy 'features' that often end up being unnecessary.
Cell phones rarely have WAAS. Cell phones usually also use the cellular system to receive the phase of the GPS satellite transmission to aid in reception--but--if you don't have any service, the accuracy can get pretty deplorable (well, compared to say my GPSmap 60CSx that usually locks within fourteen to sixteen feet)...the battery life isn't as good, cell phones are horribly made, and the chipsets and antennae are simply much, much, much better in a dedicated unit. Pick up a used GPS--that's a real GPS--and it will be much better suited to hunting and camping rather than looking for the closest Starbucks. Real GPS units have rubber gaskets for a reason.
The cost of what you propose is not only significantly higher than rolling out fiber as planned but is also partially infeasible scientifically. There are several very good reasons why spectrum hasn't been goofed with to even try to approach speeds like that (partially because such speeds either require some spectrum for almost no range or gigantic piles of spectrum for meager range). Fiber-to-the-home is practical once the models are tweaked around a bit (have all services delivered over fiber--a fiber switch itself, when in proper quantity, is not all that much more expensive than a copper switch when it means you're replacing your entire telecom infrastructure.)
Finally, I'd like to point out that wireless isn't always the solution, even though that's a popular position here. There is finite spectrum. Wireless transmission is electrically inefficient compared to wired (or optical) transmission. There is no reason to use wireless for stationary devices when they are nonremote.
It can be an issue on very large transmission lines...however telecom lines all have protection against this sort of thing.
The summary differs with a significance from the article to a somewhat unusual degree... No, it's not really workable with how the systems are currently set up. Yes, there is a possibility for infrastructure (at significant cost) to be colocated on these lines for data-gathering purposes.
Precisely!
If they know how bad buying a new car is for the environment, why'd they buy a new Prius?
The externalities are dependent upon distance driven, not fuel economy directly. People need to drive less, live closer to where they work, etc. Fuel economy is only a patch to the problem of suburban living.
Incorrect. Hybrids actually have a significantly lower resale value because of a consumer inference that the expensive batteries will need to be replaced.
Essentially, what you're saying, and what it's saying, is that the majority of our population-- sadly-- are not engineers.
Yes, however the remarkable thing is that most of the people that now use the *gate terminology have no idea what Watergate was about.
Desire to back up your assertions with sources?
Er, well, it has a lot more to do with the fullscreen resolution and desk space, Troll McTrollington.
I've reached a quandary. I prefer 4:3, and I also prefer matte. I also prefer Super-IPS panels. I have a Dell 2001FP for my desktop (notably, not a dell) back when they were 20" 1600x1200 IPS panels by LG. My X61t Thinkpad has a 12.1" 4:3 S-IPS 1400x1050 screen...and yet, there is no way I can replace my desktop monitor without buying a professional monitor costing upwards of $900 now (lest I run the gauntlet of the IPS/MVA lottery) and there is literally no laptop offered with the pixel density for the same size as my Thinkpad. What do I do? I want another 20" S-IPS monitor, but I can't find one that is reasonably affordable...and what do I do when I want to replace my laptop? I think 16:9 is horrid for actual computing.
and, on that matter, good luck flying Southwest much of anywhere
...and yet, nobody has ended up properly explaining what eFuse is. In fact, from reading this and other articles, some low-level fuse, like fuses in microcontrollers, doesn't seem to apply to the functionality they describe. This sounds much more complex and much higher-level...so what exactly is everyone going on about? Wikipedia says "In computing, eFUSE is a technology invented by IBM which allows for the dynamic real-time reprogramming of computer chips. Speaking abstractly, computer logic is generally 'etched' or 'hard-coded' onto a chip and cannot be changed after the chip has finished being manufactured. By utilizing an eFUSE (or more realistically, a number of individual eFUSEs), a chip manufacturer can allow for the circuits on a chip to change while it is in operation. The primary application of this technology is to provide in-chip performance tuning. If certain sub-systems fail, or are taking too long to respond, or are consuming too much power, the chip can instantly change its behavior by 'blowing' an eFUSE." What does that have to do with authorized software? Why would they use such a system rather than the other systems that have been used in the past? How is this different than some sort of half-FPGA ASIC? Anyways...
sadly, as I just mentioned, however, that's a simple waste of money and electricity.
Connectors bending and boards breaking are the result of bad design--and not an excuse to use a wireless system where a wired system excels. Well-designed interconnects allow higher speed, significantly greater security, lower cost, and less interference--like wireless charging, WiFi compared to wired Ethernet, and a FM transmitter on your iPod compared to a straight cable--there's no reason to use a wireless system when you don't have to. It's just a waste.
Concrete highways have both advantages and disadvantages compared to asphalt paving materials. Concrete typically is more durable and lasts longer if properly laid, however is also nigh-impossible to repair without entirely removing it then repouring the slabs. This is why the majority of highways and roads are paved with asphalt but bridges, overpasses, and ramps are often concrete. And if you're in a vehicle with a suspension, you usually can get away with something a good three times your figure for speed.
Admittedly, I work at a company in downtown Atlanta, and despite the slightly increased vehicular traffic, there's a huge flood of office workers (including myself) out onto the sidewalks to various restaurants around the general area. People do walk to lunch, just perhaps not as many as -should- walk to lunch. It's not like we're particularly great, either, because I'd love to take mass transit if it wasn't so horrible here.
this is [original research], but if you pop open a few drives, unlock the head, pull the head out to the middle of the drive, then rotate the platter as you would normally rotate it--the heads go back and park.