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  1. Let's talk the important stuff. on Nvidia Releases Tegra 4 Powered SHIELD Handheld · · Score: 1

    Let's talk important features. Can it run standard Android apps, such as NES.emu and ePSXe emulators? I already own a GameKlip for my Galaxy S4, but a standalone emulation device like this would be great for everyone that loves classic games.

  2. Now we can call it... on Man Who Tangled With The Oatmeal Ordered To Pay $46k · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now we can call it a "Justice System" again.

  3. I'd make a joke... on Why Worms In the Toilet Might Be a Good Idea · · Score: 1

    But the last thing the world needs is more toilet humor.

    It's a fascinating science idea, but there's no way I can see it marketed to take off. Starting with the fact that people have reasonable levels of phobias of living things where they poo; see prevalent folk tales of squirrels and snakes in toilets, etc.

    It's just simply more economical to dig a hole in the ground, and provide hand sanitizer.

  4. Alternatively... on MS-DOS Not Stolen, New Forensic Analysis Concludes · · Score: 5, Funny

    Using his company's CodeSuite forensic software,

    Alternate summary: CodeSuite found not to work as forensic software!

  5. Re:The bad news on Harvard Software 3D Prints Articulated Action Figures · · Score: 2

    I think he meant that he wouldn't be able to download it for free and use it himself for fun.

    With his free, for-fun 3D printer.

  6. Re:Client rates... on Managing Human Workers With an Algorithm · · Score: 2

    Alternatively, if you want to bolster human worker efficiency with an algorithm, might I suggest a filter that blocks Facebook on the company WAN link!

  7. Client rates... on Managing Human Workers With an Algorithm · · Score: 1

    "clients rates starting at $5 per hour for workers' time."

    Well, at least that prices out the sweatshops. Sorry, Nike and your ilk, you'll have to continue using your inefficient stuff.

  8. Ah-HA on FCC Rules That Verizon Cannot Charge For 4G Tethering · · Score: 5, Interesting

    So THIS is why they converted to the consumer benefit-free data-bucket plans. You can add any device to your plan, but they'll make sure it bites your smartphone and every other device in your plan in the ass if you make a single wrong step. Well played.

    FCC: "Can you hear us now?"
    VZN: "Yeah, and we got it covered."

  9. Self-Driving cars on GM Working On Wi-Fi Direct-Equipped Cars To Detect Pedestrians and Cyclists · · Score: 4, Interesting

    As a motorcyclist, hell, I'd trust a TI-85 with a camera to steer, over the uncomfortably large percentage of SUV drivers that occasionally interrupt their texting sessions by glancing up at the road. Anything that improves the technology to prevent careless accidents is good in my book, and I would think the most beneficial application would be in respects to the self-driven cars, like the ones Google is developing, no?

  10. Seems like... on Don't Super-Size My Smartphone! · · Score: 1

    This seems like it'd be better suited as a poll with options. That being said:

    I like the size of the iPhone because it's just the right size. Regardless of whether Jobs would bless my holding-technique, it fits right in there, and my average-sized mitts can reach the whole screen without needing two hands. On the rare occasion I find my phone accidentally being held Landscape, I'm often initially awkward in putting two hands on the device. Just doesn't feel right.

    I had a brief fling with a Droid X last year. The nice thing was the screen the size of a toaster. The problem was... the screen the size of a toaster. There were times I'd reach for an icon and... can't quite get there, damnit, ok, shift the phone a little in my hand, retry, nnngghh ok got it. Frustrating.

  11. Re:Saves nothing, really. on AT&T Introducing Verizon-Style Shared Data Plans · · Score: 1

    I don't really see the outrage necessary over paying $1.80 a day to carry the Internet around in my pocket. I know for a fact people spend more than that on coffee every day, and I get more out of my cell than that. People pay double that for cable, and arguably all THAT is is paying for home-delivery of video advertisements.

  12. Re:Saves nothing, really. on AT&T Introducing Verizon-Style Shared Data Plans · · Score: 1

    Oh, ok. Go ahead and reveal to me the plan available in Minnesota wherein I can wield a smartphone, use 3GB of data on a 3G network, with unlimited texting for less than $56 a month. Let's get specific, and cite that my phone is an iPhone, and assume I prefer it to stay that way.

  13. Saves nothing, really. on AT&T Introducing Verizon-Style Shared Data Plans · · Score: 2, Informative

    In my case, 4 friends and myself all have smartphones together on my plan. Since nobody really talks on their phones much (what is this, 1992?) we share a 700 minute plan, and have something like 4,500 rollover minutes. But we do use a good bit of data and billions of texts are sent every month. (3 women.)

    So I did some quick calculation: $90 a month for the 6GB plan with all the unlimited texting and etc. 5 smartphones at $35 a piece, yielding monthly total of $265 before taxes. Right now, our bill is $280 after taxes. That's $56 a month per person. Not so bad. The new plans would put us at $53 per person. /shrug. So we gain unlimited talk time we don't use, save $3 per person a month. Not terribly motivating.

  14. Re:The reason I like "3D" TVs on Has the 3-D Hype Bubble Finally Popped? · · Score: 1

    look like cheap 80s porn

    Quickly now, let's have the name of that brand!!

  15. The reason I like "3D" TVs on Has the 3-D Hype Bubble Finally Popped? · · Score: 2

    I like the rise of "3D" HDTV's is because it's a good way to identify a 120hz or higher panel. The idea of gimmicking into the 3D junk itself and wearing glasses, giving myself a headache, all that makes me chortle a bit. But I do love me a smooth motion picture.

  16. Re:Thank you for participating. on Valve Unveils Steam For Schools, Portal In the Classroom · · Score: 0

    Multi-pupil relocation vehicle - device just doesn't carry the proper ring to it. But I think that was my favorite Slashdot comment to write thus far.

  17. Thank you for participating. on Valve Unveils Steam For Schools, Portal In the Classroom · · Score: 5, Funny

    We would like to thank your parents for all signing the Test Subject Waiver. Please assemble in the gymnasium for your mandatory uniform assignment, before boarding the Aperture Science Facility Field Trip Bus.

  18. What? on National "Do Not Kill Registry" Launched In Response To Drone Kill List · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Aren't you a little late for April Fools Day?

  19. I need to patent... on FunnyJunk Sues the Oatmeal Over TM and "Incitement To Cyber-Vandalism" · · Score: 5, Funny

    I need to file a patent on frivolous lawsuits. I know exactly how I'd word the letter announcing my intent to protect my IP.

    "Yo dawg, I heard you like to sue, so I'm suing you for suing, so you can go to court for going to court..."

  20. Oh good! on Facebook Launches App Center With Over 600 Apps · · Score: 2

    Because anyone that's ever used the iPhone or Android Facebook apps know that, you know, apps are just what Facebook excels at.

    Call me when they can produce one of their own that isn't a steaming pile of terribad.

  21. Re:Reading is fundamental..... on Ask Slashdot: Teaching Chemistry To Home-Schooled Kids? · · Score: 1

    What? Sorry, I can't read.

  22. Re:The NVIDIA Transition? on Despite Game-Related Glitches, AMD Discontinues Monthly Driver Updates · · Score: 4, Interesting

    To date, my nForce motherboard can't hit sleep mode without the network card going full retard. You NEVER go full retard. For shame, Nvidia. It's been over 2 years and they still haven't released a fix. Nvidia has their share of issues too.

  23. Re:mac on Ask Slashdot: How To Shop For a Laptop? · · Score: 1

    "the comment about two partitions doesn't make any sense at all."

    Because you're an idiot. Bootcamp will require the creation of a second partition (and it'll do it for you) so you can install a second OS on the machine. C'mon man, I'm not even a Mac guy and I know this.

  24. Re:mac on Ask Slashdot: How To Shop For a Laptop? · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Her price range ($1,500 - $2,000) and level of technical aptitude (or lack thereof) makes her a perfect Apple candidate. This is my recommendation too.

    If she ever just -has- to run Windows, make sure to get the 256GB SSD in it, so you've got room for two healthy sized partitions.

  25. Garbage data?? on RunCore Introduces Self-Destructable SSD · · Score: 2

    So it installs Windows ME on itself? Chilling.