I had a fleet of HP 8150s and 9000s that were solid laser printers. Multiple millions of pages across 50+ devices, even in public use areas (where users are a lot less gentle with clearing paper jams). 35k pages with an aftermarket high-capacity jumbo cartridge for $50-$100 (depending on model). Remanufactured fusers (often exceeding their 300k page lifetimes) and other consumables were plentiful and dirt cheap.
Can't tell you how many "modern" HP LaserJets I repaired as favors for other departments that would have worn gear boxes, fusers ripping through their lifetime too quickly, etc. The printer division of HP thoroughly ruined their own reputation.
And don't even get me started about the Xerox ColorCube... Plastic gearboxes on plastic studs mounted to a plastic frame.
As the sole beta tester, I'm sure this customer will have a much better technical support experience than the average customer.
Aww, who am I kidding? They'll route her support calls through the seven layers of hell just like everyone else.
I'd love to see the numbers on a fiber deploy to a single household...
"Although Sam's Club no longer sells "The Brick Bible," the book is still available through a number of online retailers."
This sentence from TFA might give people the wrong impression that Sam's Club is the sole, omnipotent Super-Mega shop in the United States. I'm glad to know that I can still get my suggestive Lego books from any one of a couple thousand other retailers.
Kind of ironic that Wal-Mart (a corporation that often makes sales arguments based on religious overtones) would be willing to censor a book that is a direct interpretation of religious literature. I shutter to think what their reaction will be if someone decides to ink an uncensored graphic novel based on the Bible...
Don't forget, there's a lot of "imagineering" going on to produce cars these days...
Like the braintrust that came up with what I would dare say is the fugliest car evar... the Honda Element. I can say with confidence that a 10 year old could come up with a more aesthetically-pleasing look for that piece of trash.
I don't understand why the "turn-head-and-look" technique of checking blind spots is so much effort these days...
I think a device like this would be much more useful in larger vehicles (trucks, busses, etc). Of course, every hoity-toity SUV manufacturer on the face of the planet will be offering it to Jane Soccermom and Joe Businessman. ugh.
One more thing to distract people who already don't know how to drive... If the crash statistics go down, it won't be by much.
The guys at X-Strike Studios (a collective of SUNY Fredonia Media Studies students) are doing a movie based on River City Ransom. Teaser trailer's already posted:)
Needless to say, when my friend decided to take a blunt machete to his Atari 2600, it did not fare so well. I was right in the middle of a kick-ass pacman record, and (as Ellen Feiss so put it...) *beep beep beep* no more.
Well, if this means a "Simpsons and Family Guy Network" channel for DirecTV, I'd be happy to allow the purchase. However, the "John Madden Turducken Food Network" or another Fox News Channel (like the idiots they have for the morning show) doesn't really pique my interest.
SBC owns too many things. Murdoch owns too many things. We're f*ed either way. End of story
I would have to agree with learning Flash. Since your wife already has Photoshop exp, basic Flash shouldn't be that difficult. As for animation and interactivity, it's good to get a decent book. Flash comes with tutorials, but the books are usually a good supplement. She wouldn't even need the latest version either (come to think, Flash MX is a hefty expense if you're not a student or know one:)). Flash 5 would suffice, and you could probably find it on clearance somewhere.
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I had a fleet of HP 8150s and 9000s that were solid laser printers. Multiple millions of pages across 50+ devices, even in public use areas (where users are a lot less gentle with clearing paper jams). 35k pages with an aftermarket high-capacity jumbo cartridge for $50-$100 (depending on model). Remanufactured fusers (often exceeding their 300k page lifetimes) and other consumables were plentiful and dirt cheap. Can't tell you how many "modern" HP LaserJets I repaired as favors for other departments that would have worn gear boxes, fusers ripping through their lifetime too quickly, etc. The printer division of HP thoroughly ruined their own reputation. And don't even get me started about the Xerox ColorCube... Plastic gearboxes on plastic studs mounted to a plastic frame.
As the sole beta tester, I'm sure this customer will have a much better technical support experience than the average customer. Aww, who am I kidding? They'll route her support calls through the seven layers of hell just like everyone else. I'd love to see the numbers on a fiber deploy to a single household...
"Although Sam's Club no longer sells "The Brick Bible," the book is still available through a number of online retailers."
This sentence from TFA might give people the wrong impression that Sam's Club is the sole, omnipotent Super-Mega shop in the United States. I'm glad to know that I can still get my suggestive Lego books from any one of a couple thousand other retailers.
Kind of ironic that Wal-Mart (a corporation that often makes sales arguments based on religious overtones) would be willing to censor a book that is a direct interpretation of religious literature. I shutter to think what their reaction will be if someone decides to ink an uncensored graphic novel based on the Bible...
Google wants to help others make money (and make a little themselves) with one of their projects?
Forget Google search, I'm going with BING instead. Microsoft would never do this!
I'm waiting for Operation OMGWTFBBQ myself... Oh My, Government Wikileaks Task Force Better Be Quick!
Seinfeld: now with more Banthas!
...and buy a pizza for that much. Or better yet, buy the pizza and ask for a spare box. Some acoustic foam and velcro, and you're good to go.
Don't forget, there's a lot of "imagineering" going on to produce cars these days...
Like the braintrust that came up with what I would dare say is the fugliest car evar... the Honda Element. I can say with confidence that a 10 year old could come up with a more aesthetically-pleasing look for that piece of trash.
Yep, and the dumbass that turns it off will still get into an accident.
Hit the nail right on the head
I don't understand why the "turn-head-and-look" technique of checking blind spots is so much effort these days...
I think a device like this would be much more useful in larger vehicles (trucks, busses, etc). Of course, every hoity-toity SUV manufacturer on the face of the planet will be offering it to Jane Soccermom and Joe Businessman. ugh.
One more thing to distract people who already don't know how to drive... If the crash statistics go down, it won't be by much.
..is, did Steve Ballmer jump around like a fricking idiot this time screaming "Developers, developers!" while announcing it?
If not... I don't buy his sincerity...
Perhaps I can finally convince my employer to spring for one of these displays...
yeah, right.
...the encyclopedia articles look up YOU!
:)
surprised no one hit this yet
HELO kitty
The guys at X-Strike Studios (a collective of SUNY Fredonia Media Studies students) are doing a movie based on River City Ransom. Teaser trailer's already posted :)
heh...
kinda reminds me of the "Magical Goodies Creator" from Sealab 2021...
finally a format I could possibly use :)
May I please be the first one in line to wield the mighty cluebat? I've got quite a record, and have been in training for years for this opportunity!
I will not accept this. At all.
/dev/psaux - d3vpsaux
the REAL
What would really impress me is if he created 1.8TB out of these little shitty 2-4Gig f'ers I've got laying around....
Needless to say, when my friend decided to take a blunt machete to his Atari 2600, it did not fare so well. I was right in the middle of a kick-ass pacman record, and (as Ellen Feiss so put it...) *beep beep beep* no more.
Well, if this means a "Simpsons and Family Guy Network" channel for DirecTV, I'd be happy to allow the purchase. However, the "John Madden Turducken Food Network" or another Fox News Channel (like the idiots they have for the morning show) doesn't really pique my interest.
SBC owns too many things. Murdoch owns too many things. We're f*ed either way. End of story
House of Gord, Book of Chronicles, Chapter 17
Let's all turn there, shall we? Good.
only with Harold Ramis and John Candy, and we all know that that's impossible nowadays
blargh.... choking... on... Stripes.... reference...
I would have to agree with learning Flash. Since your wife already has Photoshop exp, basic Flash shouldn't be that difficult. As for animation and interactivity, it's good to get a decent book. Flash comes with tutorials, but the books are usually a good supplement. She wouldn't even need the latest version either (come to think, Flash MX is a hefty expense if you're not a student or know one :)). Flash 5 would suffice, and you could probably find it on clearance somewhere.
Good luck!