Control cables are definitely a good idea. You should think twice about taking out the batteries - you want to have a lot of friction between the wheels and the ground.
Even better, for those with a landline or VoIP phone, would be a system that automatically picks the cheapest route out for any given call.
Siemens had something liekt his a couple of years ago for their S35i phone (and other compatible phones). It was a charging cradle that was connected to the phone line. When you got a call on your mobile you could pick it up on the landline phone. Also, if you made a call using the landline phone, it could be directed via the mobile if the prefix matched one of the programmable prefixes stored in the device. There was also a "least-cost routing" feature for the POTS. It had a button that let you forward all incoming calls on the landline phone to the mobile (using a feature offered by the POTS network operator). Finally, it kept sure that your phone was charged:-)
I doubt that Siemens still makes them, but you might find one on ebay -- search for 2phone.
That prediction seems as accurate as the IBM prediction that there was a worldwide market for 10 or so computers.
This dates back to the 1940's. Back then, this was probably correct.
...Accepting free products is unethical, plain and simple.
If you are into politics and/or in a position to make a decision affecting the individual or company that bought the gift (i.e. if you're being bribed).
Otherwise, it's just a gift. Sure it'll influence the recipients. That's the point of it. Think of it like bringing a bottle of wine if you're invited for dinner. You bring it in expectation of a nice dinner and to influnce your hosts in a positive way. It's a fair deal-both sides get what they like for a reasonable price or amount of work.
It's funny why someone would actually buy them for this price...after all, you can get a better mp3 player *and* better looking sunglasses for less. Guess what, you wouldn't even need to wear sunglasses if you'd like to listen to mp3s:-) I guess they are really for the sort of people who don't care about money.
1. Develop browsers with more and more features (JavaScript, Flash,...), promise that they make life easier for users. 2. Wait until features are used to annoy customer. 3. Develop more software and hardware (Mac Mini,...), promise they make life easier. 4. Profit!!!
Nice design, but I wonder whether the rotary dial is a nuisance. After all, the phone needs to take more user input than the ipod. Kudos to Nokia for exploring design alternatives. If I can afford it, I might give it a try.
As far as I know, Apple has updated the iTunes software a couple of times since its first release. Will cellphone producers realize at some point that, if they choose the "featuritis" path, it would be better to allow the consumer to perform a software update himself instead of having him mail the phone halfway across the country?
In Turkey people also sell a lot of bootleg CDs and Video CDs. I could have gotten VCDs for the same price I would have paid for just the blank CD-Rs when bought in Central Europe.
it does get cool, though. In July, the average low is six degrees celsius: climatology graph. OK, freezing won't be a concern in Sydney, but they do require a sensible amount of insulation and heating.
Okay, nice page, but what about fire and pests (ants, wasps etc.)? What about storms? Is it well insulated? It seems to me that it doesn't have real windows, just the plastic cover -- that's definitely a no-no if you're somewhere where it gets cold in winter. Plus, if the composting part of the toilet is mounted below the floor, out in the cold, it will not work in winter.
The act of raising a flag has been depicted on numerous occasions in history, e.g. on a famous painting from the 18th/19th century (can't remember the painter). It's not necessarily a reference to WW2.
The problem I see is that Windows (except NT and 2000) is a system that has not been designed to be a truly secure multi-user system. In fact, the software sheds light on the security leaks that are inherent to Microsoft Windows. Google cannot be made responsible for these leaks. They're in the press because Google and privacy concerns are two hot topics. Plus, the easier something can be done and the less technical the article describing it is, the more interesting it is to the average news reader and to the average journalist who is looking for an easy way to explain technical stuff to him.
20% VAT plus tariffs if you happen to order something that has a tariff imposed on it. I think the VAT will var depending on the country you're in. Maybe there is a limit below which you do not have to pay tariffs/taxes, I'm not quite sure. Believe me, it is far more convenient to buy from someone inside the EU. Also, have you noticed that there are a lot of items that Thinkgeek (and Amazon and others) cannot ship outside the US?
If they considered it an advertisement they wouldn't post it because they're affiliated with Thinkgeek.
If you were in Europe you'd think differently about that. Thinkgeek charges quite a lot for shipping to Europe and you have to worry whether your stuff gets stuck in customs or not. Plus, import taxes are about 20 per cent.
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The same for Austria: http://teletext.orf.at
I find it particularly interesting that they also have arrivals and departure information from the main airports and some railway stations. Try pages 827-834, for example. An overview of these services is on page 825. I don't know whether there is a similar service on the web.
Yes, you could program a video recorder by navigating to one of the program pages, pressing a button and selecting the show you'd like to record. It was pretty simple and far more convenient than the "ShowView" system where you have to buy a TV guide and then punch in a long number. My video recorder is probably 15 years old, but this programming feature works very well. It doesn't have ShowView.
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Control cables are definitely a good idea. You should think twice about taking out the batteries - you want to have a lot of friction between the wheels and the ground.
Siemens had something liekt his a couple of years ago for their S35i phone (and other compatible phones). It was a charging cradle that was connected to the phone line. When you got a call on your mobile you could pick it up on the landline phone. Also, if you made a call using the landline phone, it could be directed via the mobile if the prefix matched one of the programmable prefixes stored in the device. There was also a "least-cost routing" feature for the POTS. It had a button that let you forward all incoming calls on the landline phone to the mobile (using a feature offered by the POTS network operator). Finally, it kept sure that your phone was charged :-)
I doubt that Siemens still makes them, but you might find one on ebay -- search for 2phone.
AFAIK the original quote is "I think there is a world market for about four computers."
Your points regaring Moore's law are good.
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That prediction seems as accurate as the IBM prediction that there was a worldwide market for 10 or so computers.
This dates back to the 1940's. Back then, this was probably correct.
I might not be the only one who'd like to build someting similar.
How can they be compared in terms of power per *square* inch? Are they that flat?
The expensive thing is the time for the car mechanic who'll have to replace or reprogram the lock.
If you are into politics and/or in a position to make a decision affecting the individual or company that bought the gift (i.e. if you're being bribed).
Otherwise, it's just a gift. Sure it'll influence the recipients. That's the point of it. Think of it like bringing a bottle of wine if you're invited for dinner. You bring it in expectation of a nice dinner and to influnce your hosts in a positive way.
It's a fair deal-both sides get what they like for a reasonable price or amount of work.
It's funny why someone would actually buy them for this price...after all, you can get a better mp3 player *and* better looking sunglasses for less. Guess what, you wouldn't even need to wear sunglasses if you'd like to listen to mp3s :-)
I guess they are really for the sort of people who don't care about money.
1. Develop browsers with more and more features (JavaScript, Flash, ...), promise that they make life easier for users. ...), promise they make life easier.
2. Wait until features are used to annoy customer.
3. Develop more software and hardware (Mac Mini,
4. Profit!!!
Nice design, but I wonder whether the rotary dial is a nuisance. After all, the phone needs to take more user input than the ipod.
Kudos to Nokia for exploring design alternatives. If I can afford it, I might give it a try.
The return of the rotary dial ;-)
As far as I know, Apple has updated the iTunes software a couple of times since its first release.
Will cellphone producers realize at some point that, if they choose the "featuritis" path, it would be better to allow the consumer to perform a software update himself instead of having him mail the phone halfway across the country?
In Turkey people also sell a lot of bootleg CDs and Video CDs. I could have gotten VCDs for the same price I would have paid for just the blank CD-Rs when bought in Central Europe.
It's a Rover, not a Volkswagen or Ford ;-)
It doesn't seem as if they censor these words in languages other than English (try German words).
it does get cool, though. In July, the average low is six degrees celsius: climatology graph. OK, freezing won't be a concern in Sydney, but they do require a sensible amount of insulation and heating.
Okay, nice page, but what about fire and pests (ants, wasps etc.)? What about storms? Is it well insulated? It seems to me that it doesn't have real windows, just the plastic cover -- that's definitely a no-no if you're somewhere where it gets cold in winter. Plus, if the composting part of the toilet is mounted below the floor, out in the cold, it will not work in winter.
In a couple of years we'll get sued for singing a song in the shower or re-enacting a movie scene without paying royalties.
The act of raising a flag has been depicted on numerous occasions in history, e.g. on a famous painting from the 18th/19th century (can't remember the painter). It's not necessarily a reference to WW2.
The problem I see is that Windows (except NT and 2000) is a system that has not been designed to be a truly secure multi-user system. In fact, the software sheds light on the security leaks that are inherent to Microsoft Windows.
Google cannot be made responsible for these leaks. They're in the press because Google and privacy concerns are two hot topics. Plus, the easier something can be done and the less technical the article describing it is, the more interesting it is to the average news reader and to the average journalist who is looking for an easy way to explain technical stuff to him.
I just saw that their shipping rates are horrendous. I won't pay 32 to have a 16 T-shirt shipped to me.
20% VAT plus tariffs if you happen to order something that has a tariff imposed on it. I think the VAT will var depending on the country you're in. Maybe there is a limit below which you do not have to pay tariffs/taxes, I'm not quite sure. Believe me, it is far more convenient to buy from someone inside the EU. Also, have you noticed that there are a lot of items that Thinkgeek (and Amazon and others) cannot ship outside the US?
If they considered it an advertisement they wouldn't post it because they're affiliated with Thinkgeek.
If you were in Europe you'd think differently about that. Thinkgeek charges quite a lot for shipping to Europe and you have to worry whether your stuff gets stuck in customs or not. Plus, import taxes are about 20 per cent.
The same for Austria:
http://teletext.orf.at
I find it particularly interesting that they also have arrivals and departure information from the main airports and some railway stations. Try pages 827-834, for example. An overview of these services is on page 825. I don't know whether there is a similar service on the web.
Yes, you could program a video recorder by navigating to one of the program pages, pressing a button and selecting the show you'd like to record. It was pretty simple and far more convenient than the "ShowView" system where you have to buy a TV guide and then punch in a long number. My video recorder is probably 15 years old, but this programming feature works very well. It doesn't have ShowView.