I think there has been a decline in quality, it just happened earlier. New part's molds seem to have much larger radii on the corners and a rougher texture (like the mold pressure wasnt high enough), while old parts have sharp corners and a smooth finish. The best example i can find is to compare an early 80's technic bush (http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/3713) with one from a 2000+ kit.. the new ones are different enough to make them unusable for some things, like attaching an axle perpendicular to a plate. the new bushings's mating features on the one side are all rounded off, and do not fit very tight. To make matters worse, an extra circular ring under the mating areas ensures that it doesnt sit flat like the old ones. A comparison of old/new gears (http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/x187) as well will show the differences. The photos on the links show the new parts.
has anyone else noticed differences like this?
The new Office UI dynamically changes based on what you're doing. The ribbon starts with some common (and buried) features for the task you're working on (like changing a font). As you use it, the ribbon drops what you use infrequently and presents new choices. This is nothing like Quanta, and it's clear you haven't used Office's new UI at all.
I hate that shit. That's not new either. It's the "personalized menus" that hides all the commands you're looking for. What useless garbage. I love reinstalling an app and having to hunt for shit. I suppose "muscle memory" doesn't mean anything to you.
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crap! my roomba slipped right out of my hand and smashed my tv!
Please post the "Print" link instead of the referenced url, I do not want to see/load news.com ads.
Isn't Airport Express a usb sharing hub?
...and now i've ruined my 30" Apple Cinema Display!
Beats me, ask Earthlink!
The Wii Hits the UK
..Due to Broken Wrist Strap
ipfw pipe 1 config bw 300Kbit/s
good points on the DRM, but the rumor mill is saying the device may have 2 batteries.
Yakko, Wakko & Dot are always getting into trouble, he should've seen it coming.
dont you mean meteorite ?
I think there has been a decline in quality, it just happened earlier. New part's molds seem to have much larger radii on the corners and a rougher texture (like the mold pressure wasnt high enough), while old parts have sharp corners and a smooth finish. The best example i can find is to compare an early 80's technic bush (http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/3713) with one from a 2000+ kit.. the new ones are different enough to make them unusable for some things, like attaching an axle perpendicular to a plate. the new bushings's mating features on the one side are all rounded off, and do not fit very tight. To make matters worse, an extra circular ring under the mating areas ensures that it doesnt sit flat like the old ones. A comparison of old/new gears (http://www.peeron.com/inv/parts/x187) as well will show the differences. The photos on the links show the new parts. has anyone else noticed differences like this?
the phrase is correct, theyre making them louder again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya9-cpas5eA
uh.. EFI & TianoCore ?
well duh, thats why they use Stardates in the future! Days and years just get things confused.
1. buy a brand new pc
2. bring to court
3. log into web mail
4. ?
5. profit!
is it really necessary to include "bug" in the tags when you already have "vista", "microsoft", or "windows"?
...is that he finally drew a mouth on himself!
Ha-ha!
A new wireless device, dubbed "Rabbit Ears", are allowed by the FCC to use occupied TV channels.
Do you really want email from an AOLer?
My God! It's full of stars!
I really hate this damn machine,
I wish that they would sell it.
It never does just what I want,
But only what I tell it.
ALL MADE IN TAIWAN!!
and put together by the lowest bidder