Perhaps for engineering survey work, but for geological mapping, this tool would be a god-send. 1 meter accuracy is more than enough to get a general idea of the lay of a formation. A notebook would still be necessary to take down strike/dip measurements, but those could then be easily correlated to the GIS info back at the camp. The digital camera could also be useful for keeping track of variations in color, consolidation, weathering features, etc on samples in a formation.
Do we finally get transferred to someone who actually has authority and answers to my questions? Somehow I doubt it.
Sad and depressing solution for a sad and depressing problem. I've got an idea! Hire people who know what they're doing, spend money to staff the phonelines, take customer service and satisfaction seriously... Wait, that's a bit radical.
I've heard a lot of people mention this dust buildup problem. This can't be the only thing limiting the lifespan of these rovers is it? Why wouldn't they be able to install some sort of simple low-power fan to clean the panels off? Maybe a small air compressor? (high power-draw I guess) Is it the thin atmosphere? Is the dust sticky in any way? (I guess we're still working on that one)
It just seems to me such a simple problem could be overcome, there must be more to it than that.
I'm glad. This kind of product simply shows a lack of respect for the consumer. Large corporations should all be putting the money into gaining consumer trust, rather than limiting consumer freedom.
I think it's very interesting to see that (IMHO) the two best movies to be nominated for best director are ROTK and Lost in Translation. One is a huge epic with a billion setpieces, thousands of extras, and a weaving storyline; this is an extreme challenge to direct. On the other hand, Lost in Translation features very few actors, very few locations, and some of the best low-key directing I've ever seen.
I'm glad that the Oscars are nominating directors who are working from such completely different directions, but both achieving such brilliant results.
If the companies that make these things really want to win in the public relations field, and they're concerned about the issue you've raised, they could implement some sort of deposit system. You pay a deposit on top of the price of the display that will only be refunded if at the end of its useful life, you return it to the company and get that amount back. Phillips (in this case) could then re-use the components that are salvagable and thus cut down on the amount of waste.
I know I'm dreaming here, but recycling and reusing have to become part of the electronics world, not just paper and plastic! Good post.
Imagine having one of these displays with a little USB hookup, a couple of page turning buttons, and nothing else. If the price drops enough, newspapers could sell them to customers along with a subscription service that allows them to download the morning's paper before they head off to work. No more recycling, no more ink-stained fingers...
I realize this is already sort of possible with laptops/pda's, etc.. but there's something comforting about a convenient rolled up paper on the bus ride in. Plus it can be used to swat pesky mosquitos!
No, I didn't read it because it was slashdotted. But regardless of the mod itself, I feel my point does stand on how cars are moving to more and more distracting features.
this kind of thing really frightens me. I play a game with my friends when we're driving down the local freeway... If a car is going slower than 100 km/h or is weaving a little bit, we bet on whether or not the driver is on a cell phone. The result? More often that not.
Do we need more distractions? Cars are for getting from A - B, and having the option to check email, the news, stock reports and hockey scores is just adding more distractions. Don't tell me that it's fine as long as the driver doesn't have access while the vehicle is in motion; the same dangers apply if a driver is distracted at a stop light. And kids watching SpongeBob in the back seat with the volume up, that's not distracting?
I just fear for my safety on the road is all. I can check my email when I get to work. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry?
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I'm glad to hear this. With Bush's talk lately of putting millions into the manned space program, and the cancellation of a shuttle service mission to Hubble, it was beginning to look like the cash for un-manned "boring" space programs was going to dry up.
Having other countries involved, especially one with decades of expertise like Russia, and encouraging private investments (more like donations really) is exactly what space exploration needs.
We need to focus less on government sponsored, election engineering, military application thoughts and more on collaboration for world betterment. And world betterment can come from scientific discovery, not just decreased drug costs and disposal of cash crop models (though these are high on the list too).
I hope Hubble continues working for decades to come. It's a nice piece of equipment.
I simply meant in terms of logistics and costs. Getting them all back seems unlikely, and therefore the script would probably have to be based on which actors they could get back.
Or after EpII at least that's what I thought. But imagine what they'll have to do to make 7,8, and 9. There's no way they can get back all the original actors. So that means CG actors, which is a terrible idea, or brand new story lines with plots based solely on huge CG battle scenes (which given Lucas' skill as a director, also a terrible idea).
George should cut his losses and TRY SOMETHING NEW. Sequelitis is continually lowering the standards of an already washed-out industry.
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Perhaps for engineering survey work, but for geological mapping, this tool would be a god-send. 1 meter accuracy is more than enough to get a general idea of the lay of a formation. A notebook would still be necessary to take down strike/dip measurements, but those could then be easily correlated to the GIS info back at the camp. The digital camera could also be useful for keeping track of variations in color, consolidation, weathering features, etc on samples in a formation.
Do we finally get transferred to someone who actually has authority and answers to my questions? Somehow I doubt it.
Sad and depressing solution for a sad and depressing problem. I've got an idea! Hire people who know what they're doing, spend money to staff the phonelines, take customer service and satisfaction seriously... Wait, that's a bit radical.
1- Number of support calls answered today
2- How much money earned today
3- Depressing ratio between the two
To good old Sault St. Marie. And don't forget your laptop.
Valve does not plan to reveal any additional information until the time surrounding the E3 trade show
Well sure... but they didn't "plan" to reveal the beta source code either. But I wish them luck! (seriously)
I've heard a lot of people mention this dust buildup problem. This can't be the only thing limiting the lifespan of these rovers is it? Why wouldn't they be able to install some sort of simple low-power fan to clean the panels off? Maybe a small air compressor? (high power-draw I guess) Is it the thin atmosphere? Is the dust sticky in any way? (I guess we're still working on that one)
It just seems to me such a simple problem could be overcome, there must be more to it than that.
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I'm glad. This kind of product simply shows a lack of respect for the consumer. Large corporations should all be putting the money into gaining consumer trust, rather than limiting consumer freedom.
Flower power!
Actually Peter Jackson is a kiwi from New Zealand. But nice try.
I think it's very interesting to see that (IMHO) the two best movies to be nominated for best director are ROTK and Lost in Translation. One is a huge epic with a billion setpieces, thousands of extras, and a weaving storyline; this is an extreme challenge to direct. On the other hand, Lost in Translation features very few actors, very few locations, and some of the best low-key directing I've ever seen.
I'm glad that the Oscars are nominating directors who are working from such completely different directions, but both achieving such brilliant results.
If the companies that make these things really want to win in the public relations field, and they're concerned about the issue you've raised, they could implement some sort of deposit system. You pay a deposit on top of the price of the display that will only be refunded if at the end of its useful life, you return it to the company and get that amount back. Phillips (in this case) could then re-use the components that are salvagable and thus cut down on the amount of waste.
I know I'm dreaming here, but recycling and reusing have to become part of the electronics world, not just paper and plastic! Good post.
Imagine having one of these displays with a little USB hookup, a couple of page turning buttons, and nothing else. If the price drops enough, newspapers could sell them to customers along with a subscription service that allows them to download the morning's paper before they head off to work. No more recycling, no more ink-stained fingers...
I realize this is already sort of possible with laptops/pda's, etc.. but there's something comforting about a convenient rolled up paper on the bus ride in. Plus it can be used to swat pesky mosquitos!
Being a stop-motion hobbyist, a setpiece like this would just be a dream to work with. Amazing!
No, I didn't read it because it was slashdotted. But regardless of the mod itself, I feel my point does stand on how cars are moving to more and more distracting features.
Thanks for the blunt, cold response.
this kind of thing really frightens me. I play a game with my friends when we're driving down the local freeway... If a car is going slower than 100 km/h or is weaving a little bit, we bet on whether or not the driver is on a cell phone. The result? More often that not.
Do we need more distractions? Cars are for getting from A - B, and having the option to check email, the news, stock reports and hockey scores is just adding more distractions. Don't tell me that it's fine as long as the driver doesn't have access while the vehicle is in motion; the same dangers apply if a driver is distracted at a stop light. And kids watching SpongeBob in the back seat with the volume up, that's not distracting?
I just fear for my safety on the road is all. I can check my email when I get to work. Why is everyone in so much of a hurry?
After reading the two responses to my post, and checking the link. I gotta say, I should've read a bit more before saying what I did.
Ok. How's this.
I really, really hope we don't have to worry about it flipping.
For purposes of Long John Silver's offer, an ocean is defined as a single body of water, the surface area of which equals or exceeds five million square kilometers.
Er... I'm pretty sure they're safe on this one.
Err... not so much little. The rover is the size of a compact car, roughly 5 ft tall if I remember correctly. I wouldn't worry about it flipping.
It's just sitting there sulking.
I'm glad to hear this. With Bush's talk lately of putting millions into the manned space program, and the cancellation of a shuttle service mission to Hubble, it was beginning to look like the cash for un-manned "boring" space programs was going to dry up.
Having other countries involved, especially one with decades of expertise like Russia, and encouraging private investments (more like donations really) is exactly what space exploration needs.
We need to focus less on government sponsored, election engineering, military application thoughts and more on collaboration for world betterment. And world betterment can come from scientific discovery, not just decreased drug costs and disposal of cash crop models (though these are high on the list too).
I hope Hubble continues working for decades to come. It's a nice piece of equipment.
The "good guys" should get outfit with alienware machines while the enemies play on Russian-refurbished Apple II's.
I simply meant in terms of logistics and costs. Getting them all back seems unlikely, and therefore the script would probably have to be based on which actors they could get back.
It's just not a good idea.
Or after EpII at least that's what I thought. But imagine what they'll have to do to make 7,8, and 9. There's no way they can get back all the original actors. So that means CG actors, which is a terrible idea, or brand new story lines with plots based solely on huge CG battle scenes (which given Lucas' skill as a director, also a terrible idea).
George should cut his losses and TRY SOMETHING NEW. Sequelitis is continually lowering the standards of an already washed-out industry.
that most computer users need is to block out more of the outside world.
I recommend a window BESIDE your monitor.