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  1. Re:Prototype doesn't produce 4W... on Georgia Tech Unveils Prototype Nanogenerator · · Score: 1

    It produces nano amps per generator, each generator has a few hundred nanowires. How many generators fit in the cm that the 4W estimate was based off of, the article doesn't say. What potential do they raise it to, don't really know that either since we don't know how many generators fit in a cm. More importantly, why did the summary use Watt as measurement of current?

    The fact is there aren't enough facts for us to say they are wrong, and it's safer to assume (in this case) that they aren't contradicting themselves with their own generator current measurement when compared to their power estimate.

  2. Re:Prototype doesn't produce 4W... on Georgia Tech Unveils Prototype Nanogenerator · · Score: 1

    Since Amperes and Watts are measurements of two different (though similar) things, it is perfectly capable (and probable) that it produces both.

  3. Re:When will Google follow? on Yahoo to Offer Unlimited Email Storage · · Score: 1

    "You are currently using 345 MB (12%) of your 2833 MB."

    They'd better do it quickly!

  4. Re:Can slashdot decide what "cool" is? on Can Large Corporations Buy "Cool?" · · Score: 1

    Excellent use of the term "unga bunga."

  5. Re:Time wasted^3 + experience = power on Rethinking the MMOG · · Score: 1

    This is an excellent observation. The PvP aspect of MMO's completely turns me off and I wish more developers would focus on the community and storytelling aspect instead of trying to balance stats so that PvP content is preserved.

  6. Wonderful! on Star Wreck 6 Finally Complete · · Score: 1

    "The first Finnish full-length scifi comedy"

    Finally Finland has a film that can compete with this gem from Denmark.

  7. Re:Is this energy-efficient? on Modified Prius gets up to 180 Miles Per Gallon · · Score: 1

    There is a ton of research going on in this field. The term for overall consumption of energy by an automobile is "well-to-wheel." Check out what Google has to say. Overall, hybrids are saving some energy, though the amount saved over standard vehicles varies depending on the design of the hybrid. They will definitely end up saving money for the driver; especially the ones that don't need a plug and use techniques like regenerative breaking to recharge their batteries. In addition to automobile manufacturers, there are also government sponsored vehicle design competitions like Challenge X and FutureTruck that challenge university students to improve the overall well-to-wheel energy efficiency of vehicles currently in production.

  8. Did... on Ask mc chris · · Score: 1

    ...anyone working on Adult Swim really think that "Tom Goes to the Mayor" and "Super Milk Chan" are funny shows? Or, when you're working on these shows can you tell when the writers are being terribly unfunny?