Out of curiosity, what projects are you thinking you'll do that need reasonable audio quality?
Some custom build network music players. R- Pi has crappy audio and costs too much. I don't need super hi grade, but reasonably good. This might be so cheap I could just add a USB DAC. I then just use a Lepai amp or similar and some decent speakers and you can make some pretty good sounding stuff. If I get the internals works out, I'll pick up some antique radio boxes or build something with nice wood and give as gifts to family.
I also have some LED lighting ideas for my TV room, but arduino type boards are pretty good for that. I can work on audio stuff and stay interested, the lighting projects tend to get started but never finish.
Yeah, I saw other stuff after I posted. Including the 'cut the green wire' hack, which seems to be the best, and then some guy who's hacked the firmware.
Its all about the market. Supply, demand, branding. A good calculator is a tool that has value above its parts. There is value in its specific design and functionality, which has been honed over time to meet a specific need. I am sure the margins on them are quite healthy, but their market is eroded by computers and tablets, which puts them more in a lower volume niche. There evidently isn't enough demand in that niche for low cost calculators for someone to move in to the space and try to compete.
I am a skeptic of many climate change claims, while I also believe there is a lot of good science behind it as well, there is no conspiracy. But it has become a tool for some politicians to push agendas, and unfortunately the best way to eff up something is to politicize it.
The built in wifi is key, there are a number of headless applications that I can think of, as long as setting up while headless isn't too much of a burden. If the audio DAC is quality, I can see me buying a couple.
$9 is too much. 7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.
And the only way to eliminate other pollutants is to turn it off as well. But, you can reduce the pollution, as you can reduce CO2 production, through various means and/or efficiency improvements.
Poor people may also drive less overall miles in those higher polluting vehicles. Miles driven is not considered in the article, but I would guess it would not significantly change the conclusion anyhow.
It seems CO2 was left out of the study, or at least the summary, which is interesting because that seems to be the biggest global concern.
So, that brings up the question of priorities. Is CO2 pollution a bigger concern than these other pollutants, which to we spend our money on and get the most benefit? I know its not an either or situation, but there are choices to be made.
It should also be noted that the study was in Canada, and may not be indicative of the US, where each state has its own inspection requirements.
The study was Canadian. What are their emissions inspection requirements? In the US, in my state, cars get inspected annually, but here is a grandfather clause for old vehicles, which get a safety inspection only.
I've seen several pieces about Microsoft having a subscription model for Windows 10 alongside the regular model. It may be focused on mobile devices. They essentially are offering Win 10 for free, but only for the first year, then you pay a subscription fee. It does seem to fit this new approach discussed in the article.
I know 90% of the Slashdot audience is going to talk about...............
I think what surprises me about/.ers is that they pick and choose where they want their energy efficiency rules to apply. Seems like this is a very inefficient way to deliver from an energy standpoint. Copter type craft require a lot of energy to maintain flight.
Someone will use a drone to deliver their LED light bulbs. Responsibly inefficient.
I personally just don't want a lot of drones flying around. Maybe we'll all get used to it, but it seems like it would be annoying.
I came to say the same thing. How awesome would it be to be at the beach, realize you forgot a towel, and have one drop in within a half hour...
If I'm relaxing on the beach and a bunch of drones keep flying over me to deliver crap I'm not going to think its very awesome at all. In fact, I propose that we go ahead and ban beach drones before this crap gets out of hand.
It is also working to launch the Keurig KOLD system in the fall, which it hopes will revolutionize how people consume cold beverages at home.
Boldly going where many others have failed before. At least with coffee, there was always a need & market for easy 1 cup brewing. I can't see what need they may be filling with cold beverages, and I don't see people adding another appliance unless it is something quite "revolutionary." Am I missing an obvious need?
For a company that has a limited product line, launching a new one and failing can be very painful.
I don't think there is any doubt EV is better if the battery range and battery life-cycle issues get to a better place both economically and environmentally. Take care of range limitations to a sufficient extent, and lower the overall cost of ownership and their would be little reason not to go EV, unless of course the price of electricity skyrocketed, which could happen if enough generation is not added at the same time EV attains mass adoption.
Of course, the most cost effective, no carbon emission large capacity generating technology is nuclear. Add enough nukes and we won't be subject to the huge price swings that can result from influences (be they events or manipulation) on the natural gas supply chain.
Ignore my last post. I am the one who made an error. The author had the comparison correct as far as people, I should have heeded my own advice and taken in little more time in my response, I read the numbers backwards. Not afraid to admit when I am wrong.
But you can still find there are reasons for the discrepancy if you look at the charts in total, which show NY very similar in usage per capita adjusted as other large cities.
But I do owe an apology for the tone of my last reply. I should take more time when responding.
and out of curiosity on just how bad the author butchered the study data;
"The New York metropolis has 12 million fewer people than Tokyo, yet it uses more energy in total: the equivalent of one oil supertanker every 1.5 days,”
But from the study report itself;
TOKYO: Study area population: 35,622,000
NEW YORK CITY: Study area population: 22,214,518
Aren't you glad there are critical thinkers who can find these types of major mistakes? Lesson to you, when there is a significant outlier in the data, put on your critical thinking cap, it pays to take a closer look.
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Do you have a point? If so please make it.
It looks like an efficiency improvement to me.
Out of curiosity, what projects are you thinking you'll do that need reasonable audio quality?
Some custom build network music players. R- Pi has crappy audio and costs too much. I don't need super hi grade, but reasonably good. This might be so cheap I could just add a USB DAC. I then just use a Lepai amp or similar and some decent speakers and you can make some pretty good sounding stuff. If I get the internals works out, I'll pick up some antique radio boxes or build something with nice wood and give as gifts to family.
I also have some LED lighting ideas for my TV room, but arduino type boards are pretty good for that. I can work on audio stuff and stay interested, the lighting projects tend to get started but never finish.
Yeah, I saw other stuff after I posted. Including the 'cut the green wire' hack, which seems to be the best, and then some guy who's hacked the firmware.
Its all about the market. Supply, demand, branding. A good calculator is a tool that has value above its parts. There is value in its specific design and functionality, which has been honed over time to meet a specific need. I am sure the margins on them are quite healthy, but their market is eroded by computers and tablets, which puts them more in a lower volume niche. There evidently isn't enough demand in that niche for low cost calculators for someone to move in to the space and try to compete.
At least that is my quick take on it.
I am a skeptic of many climate change claims, while I also believe there is a lot of good science behind it as well, there is no conspiracy. But it has become a tool for some politicians to push agendas, and unfortunately the best way to eff up something is to politicize it.
The built in wifi is key, there are a number of headless applications that I can think of, as long as setting up while headless isn't too much of a burden. If the audio DAC is quality, I can see me buying a couple.
$9 is too much. 7's the key number here. Think about it. 7-Elevens. 7 dwarves. 7, man, that's the number. 7 chipmunks twirlin' on a branch, eatin' lots of sunflowers on my uncle's ranch. You know that old children's tale from the sea. It's like you're dreamin' about Gorgonzola cheese when it's clearly Brie time, baby. Step into my office.
I'll also note that the paper says that it's still in review, aka it hasn't passed peer-review yet.
Interesting. Hey, no sense waiting for that to push out to the public, right?
The poorer you are, the less likely you are to be able to afford to live close to work.
Care to back that up? Where I live, the nicer neighborhoods are mostly away from the larger commercial / industrial areas.
And the only way to eliminate other pollutants is to turn it off as well. But, you can reduce the pollution, as you can reduce CO2 production, through various means and/or efficiency improvements.
Poor people may also drive less overall miles in those higher polluting vehicles. Miles driven is not considered in the article, but I would guess it would not significantly change the conclusion anyhow.
It seems CO2 was left out of the study, or at least the summary, which is interesting because that seems to be the biggest global concern.
So, that brings up the question of priorities. Is CO2 pollution a bigger concern than these other pollutants, which to we spend our money on and get the most benefit? I know its not an either or situation, but there are choices to be made.
It should also be noted that the study was in Canada, and may not be indicative of the US, where each state has its own inspection requirements.
The study was Canadian. What are their emissions inspection requirements? In the US, in my state, cars get inspected annually, but here is a grandfather clause for old vehicles, which get a safety inspection only.
I've seen several pieces about Microsoft having a subscription model for Windows 10 alongside the regular model. It may be focused on mobile devices. They essentially are offering Win 10 for free, but only for the first year, then you pay a subscription fee. It does seem to fit this new approach discussed in the article.
I know 90% of the Slashdot audience is going to talk about ...............
I think what surprises me about /.ers is that they pick and choose where they want their energy efficiency rules to apply. Seems like this is a very inefficient way to deliver from an energy standpoint. Copter type craft require a lot of energy to maintain flight.
Someone will use a drone to deliver their LED light bulbs. Responsibly inefficient.
I personally just don't want a lot of drones flying around. Maybe we'll all get used to it, but it seems like it would be annoying.
I came to say the same thing. How awesome would it be to be at the beach, realize you forgot a towel, and have one drop in within a half hour...
If I'm relaxing on the beach and a bunch of drones keep flying over me to deliver crap I'm not going to think its very awesome at all. In fact, I propose that we go ahead and ban beach drones before this crap gets out of hand.
Actually special ink that fluoresces a particular way in infrared light.
Hmmm. If someone could replicate that ink, they might sell markers?
It is also working to launch the Keurig KOLD system in the fall, which it hopes will revolutionize how people consume cold beverages at home.
Boldly going where many others have failed before. At least with coffee, there was always a need & market for easy 1 cup brewing. I can't see what need they may be filling with cold beverages, and I don't see people adding another appliance unless it is something quite "revolutionary." Am I missing an obvious need?
For a company that has a limited product line, launching a new one and failing can be very painful.
I don't think there is any doubt EV is better if the battery range and battery life-cycle issues get to a better place both economically and environmentally. Take care of range limitations to a sufficient extent, and lower the overall cost of ownership and their would be little reason not to go EV, unless of course the price of electricity skyrocketed, which could happen if enough generation is not added at the same time EV attains mass adoption.
Of course, the most cost effective, no carbon emission large capacity generating technology is nuclear. Add enough nukes and we won't be subject to the huge price swings that can result from influences (be they events or manipulation) on the natural gas supply chain.
We are getting closer.
From your linked chart, 39% from coal, 27% from natural gas, for a total of 66% fossil.
Some newer model diesel ICE cars now shut down when stopped.
Ignore my last post. I am the one who made an error. The author had the comparison correct as far as people, I should have heeded my own advice and taken in little more time in my response, I read the numbers backwards. Not afraid to admit when I am wrong.
But you can still find there are reasons for the discrepancy if you look at the charts in total, which show NY very similar in usage per capita adjusted as other large cities.
But I do owe an apology for the tone of my last reply. I should take more time when responding.
"The New York metropolis has 12 million fewer people than Tokyo, yet it uses more energy in total: the equivalent of one oil supertanker every 1.5 days,”
But from the study report itself;
TOKYO: Study area population: 35,622,000
NEW YORK CITY: Study area population: 22,214,518
Aren't you glad there are critical thinkers who can find these types of major mistakes? Lesson to you, when there is a significant outlier in the data, put on your critical thinking cap, it pays to take a closer look.
So what percentage of total rides or ride expenses is Uber? This might just be a insignificant drop in the bucket.