<![CDATA[Comments from Philscbx]]> <![CDATA[Comments from Philscbx]]> <![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Is MacBook Air Worth the Money? Five Slim Laptops Face Off]]> With so much of today's data is image/video based, it's not a contender w/o firewire.
Guess I'll struggle along on the old G4 Powerbook.
3 years old and the best of firewire ports.
I was hoping the MBA was going to be much more.

As I see it, it's just a big screen ipod touch.

I prefer having separate PC's in the background vs combined on the MBP's. Stuff just works solid this way. Too much drama on the help forums.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented]]> What Chrysler did here, incorporating the electric motors within the transmission has to be a very costly, un-torque approach of redesigning the wheel when Honda perfected the whole concept 11-12 years ago with their Insight.

Having been passed on the freeway at 110 by an Insight is an eye opener. Seeing current resale value 10 years later still holding as if it was only a couple years old is simple as gold bullion. I'm impressed. The only set back could be the batteries.

If you are considering a Green Machine of present day, You should read [en.wikipedia.org]
It will brief you in the technology as it progressed.

On the other hand, a 150,000 mile test of Chrysler's design and the results would be fair.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Tires With Retractable Studs Take A Note From Bond]]> Recently spent all winter in Sweden, it's the law to have all 4 studded tires.
I thought it was odd at first, until we were the only ones able to get up the hill.
One reason you never hear 200 car pile ups there.

Mid 60's, where we always had studded tires on the drive wheels. We tore up the freeways.
The whole process with snow tires would of worked if people just mounted all-season treads on all 4.
Somehow we never thought about the heavy front end with smooth tread pre-packing the snow to where the rear driven snow tires were now left to try to get traction.

Now pre-pack the snow with the same pattern as the rear snow treads and you create double the traction for rear drive. Beamers always have winter set of 4. Smart.
Regardless, with out spikes on ice, you have to have the best there is. Or it's bumper pool.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Seiko EM-49 Car Socket Power Strip]]> If your killing the car battery charging small devices, then you have other issues.
Like, marginal battery to start with. I have small devices on for days w/no issues.
There are voltage cut off devices that can be added at the battery to kill all output if voltage falls below set value. Might give that option a try. Most auto battery service centers have load device to test the reserve your battery has. It will give you the real time it has vs leave you looking retarded when it's 20 below.

Cig lighter ports are 20amp, that can easily run a small high load air compressor. There's no way your going to smoke that connection with a laptop, and other very small devices that only consume 150 watts. Fix the real problem. It was made to light a cigarette. Which is basically a dead short device.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Belkin's Mashup Surge Protector and USB Charger is Perfect, Tiny]]> Make this a Euro 220v travel, 2 round pin fold out, and 110v,
and it will be the standard. Slick!
I usually make my own anyway. You'll never find anything similar in Europe of our 110 v profile if you don't take it with you. Usual 220 ports over there in the wall are few and single plug access that's already in use. 50hz vs 60 as well.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Samsung Adds a Little Elegance With The PAVV 650 LCD TV]]> Where's the speakers? Punks.
Went to Circuit City with serious 4671's in mind. 2 for the Monster Garage, and punk goes, sorry, none in stock and then tries to push off 2 Bravia's 1-1/2 old. Trying to convince me how much I'll save. I go for a smoke, and that's all they get. I'm not interested in clearing out their warehouse of old stuff.
I saved alright, they lost 4G's.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented]]> Now for the Spiral Staircase.
For friends in Holland.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Sleuthy NYC Couple Use Deckard Technique to Find Aussie Lost-Camera Owner]]> Somewhere in the small village of Muiderberg outside of Amsterdam is a full 2GB Flash card that disappeared at a bar, or during coma. Possible shots of cheese on it. Tasty reward if it ever shows up.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Fire-Starting Flashlight Will Illuminate, Torch Everything in Your Path]]> @ Empyfree,Thanks' for the update as to what this thing is here.
Possible burns from 6 volt $90 Surefire are just slower when assuming it's just a typical flashlight.
Worn everyday- yes, like the lady who lost keys in snow beats a Bic lighter hands down. Love it, killing chaos one at a time. Cheers

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Forget the $2500 Latitude XT, Get a Touchscreen Asus Eee PC for $465]]> Ok, I have a blinged to death PowerBook, but in reality I need the Eee to do missions to keep my 3 Garmin GPS units up to date, the Blackberry, the pocket Asus A730 and such.
Process images from the camera, and anything else is a Plus. I'm Ready!

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Fire-Starting Flashlight Will Illuminate, Torch Everything in Your Path]]> I didn't catch who made this one, but I use this type everyday. It's simply a 2 cell @ 3 volt each w/high output mini halogen.
I have already warned those who wear these military type gear under heavy clothes or coats to make sure tail cap is rotated further to prevent lamp coming on in holster from push button on cap when sitting in vehicle.
These lights are for short term use only, as the electronics used will cut off the lamp if voltage gets under 5 volts.
But will start a fire under heavy gear in cold weather unnoticed.
The vehicle in use did not have heated seats after all. :)

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Dream Maker's LCD Visors Guarantee a More Permanent Dream]]> The need for a one shot trailer connection to a rear view camera. Perfect!
A GPS view would not be a terrible thing built in.
Outlaw cell phones to 87% women driving, problems solved.
Only cash debate bets please.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Walmart Nazi Tshirt Watch: Week 62]]> The facts are, if you never said a thing, no one would of noticed and they would of been ground up for headliners in new cars. Too many whiners on the planet with too much time on there hands. I'd be willing to bet $10,000 with that shirt in hand, and shown randomly to people on the street, they wouldn't have a clue what it represented. Get a Life! Now everyone what's one...

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Confessions: The Meanest Thing Gizmodo Did at CES]]> Even at 50 something, it's pretty much a riot, but as a Quote by:
CUBFAN81 had said, Is there a feature to turn all of them back on? It would be pretty funny to see some guy "investigating" the problem and have them come back on.

This is what I might have done to keep the paranoia in check.
What's weird is no one is going for a remote first to turn them back on.
Looking at the back of the set is a little retarded as if they were going to find a chimp unplugging stuff.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Cordless workspace redux, the Gina edition]]> Looking at those views above in photo's really defeats the purpose of how to use that wire rack organizer.

The main power strip should be mounted on the front of rack that faces you. {The Angled Face of Rack)

This power strip should be powered by the UPS to protect the primary devices.
(PC, External Hard Drives, Laptop, etc.)

On the other angled face of rack should be the second power strip just for generic devices such as lamps, fans, battery chargers, etc.

All cords entering the rack should be pre routed to the plug-in position on the power strip.

All excess cord length left over should be rolled up and Velcro secured to itself and rack near the position of plug on strip.

Alternate is keep the bulk left over rolled up tight behind device and Velcro strapped to self.

This advantage allows service to device so it can move to be serviced. Vs crawl under desk to deal with it being too short.

If you want to group incoming cables on the way to the rack that belong together, use the cable housing with open slit on it's entire length that simply slips over the wires.

Now at a moments notice, any device can be pulled out and not tangled in the nest of others.

It comes in different colors and diameters. And will hide phone and speaker wires as well.

Used along back edge of desk hides all inter-connected device cables. Using multiple cable housings keep the guess work controlled.

If the lamp needs to be removed, you know it's not in the PC group bundle.

Only thing visible now in the open is Cable housing leading to UPS. Unless UPS is also mounted to underside of desk.

Both Flat Screen bases were removed and screens are mounted above desktop surface on central beam. Open air space under screens is prime real estate for other devices normally in the way.

I have images of Screen Beam creation.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Mac OS X Leopard Liveblog: The First Hour]]> The only thing that bugs me with my Powerbook is the darn favorites filing system.
It's too hard to save a new topic without going back and making a folder for it first.

Secondly, the way it's presented unorganized and every folder open showing subfolders.

This makes it very difficult to find the right folder quickly.

Surely hope this has been addressed.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Tokyo Motor Show: Suzuki X-Head Concept]]> It's about time they made something other than pocket vehicles.
This thing Rocks..

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented]]> The Skirts are a Euro thing from spending a lot of time over there. It's a huge safety issue thing with all the tight space and close to people walking. The skirts keep people from getting under the wheels, And on this beast look quite sexy for a 40 Ton Dump.

It would make a sexy Jacuzzi.
It almost has that Hearse look, or Whale transport.
Wind Tunnel results I'm sure are in check.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Tokyo Motor Show: Yamaha Sakura Concept Reveal]]> I have to agree after growing up on BSA's in the 60's, the Krylon spray brass on tins should be covered with Candy Red and details highlighted in pearl.

That exhaust with the side duke ports should of exited the bottom at the tip and slight upward arc opening. Oh well.

Chain Drive? Ok, back to vertical oil stained white polo shirts.
Next time get a Photographer that knows details of machinery.
The rear sprocket instead of ceiling bar joist views would of worked.

Gold & Blue? are not a match. Is it really Blue? on the frame, or bad post processing. Back to commercial art for that team.

Alternate, tank and fenders silver and gold trim instead.
Side covers work.

Rectifier tucked in at the tank works well. High & Dry, and good Air.
Put the Fins back on the heads. Mixed in like the cylinders.

At least have the options needed to get back and forth to the golf course. The headlight, as long as it works better than it looks.

They even try this on my VTX, I'll scream.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Pentangle Design USB Extractor Fan Keeps Laptops Cool, Witches Happy]]> I'd at least make a real fan large enough to move air silently for the speed needed as temp rises.
I can picture the fan shown is a whiner.
Like My Apple laptop, is cruising along off this site that seems to heat up the processor, I'd be at just 100F on both bottom sensors.
Here on this site for a while, temp is 136.5 on both sensors.
Go to You Tube, and 154.0 is not uncommon. Or MySpace.

There has to be 50 java apps on any page. Hate that place.
Heavy Aperture work gets it up as well.
Internal fans are very quiet on the laptop.
External squirrel cage blower I use really keeps thing cool.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Inmate Sticks iPhone Up Butt (Ends Badly)]]> It's definitely an anal world.
Strange how the word exit never really caught on with certain species.
When Monkeys sorta have it down pat.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Cigarette Extinguisher Design Reaches New Low of Moral Turpitude (NSFW)]]> Why? Cause they're kids.
Every Great leader smoked.
More die that never smoked, just waiting
for the bus surrounded by exhaust.

Factory workers, in toxic air 24/7.
For example, the people that make electrical tape.

Go ahead, grab that roll you used on the tower build.
Now hold the roll up to your nose.
That smell is locked in their lungs 8 - 5 everyday.
You come home, and take a second shower.
Still coming out of your lungs. It never gets normal it's so embedded.
Your family goes nuts. I wonder how I know.

A smoker's lungs are only temporarily involved.
Not constant at every breath from 8 -5.

Granted there are smarter smokers that know how to vent
the air in their world, where some have no idea, including
the building designer.

Now the diesel Truck Shop, and these same people should go
door to door to every business to make air quality safe across the board.
Not just their weasel little restaurant/bar happy hour world.
Oh Well.
As soon as we all wear air samplers with alarms, it won't be cell phones getting the new ringer download.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on The Gadget Wars, Who Won/Lost Last Week?]]> I think it was smart by Apple to hold out on 3rd party software for the iphone. The main proponent, making it safer, and maybe less of hacked personal information. Software done wrong is too costly.

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<![CDATA[Philscbx commented on Where Not To Park Your Lamborghini]]> When have they ever learned to drive anything other than a ball.
His buddy just a couple month's ago smashed one live on TV into solid concrete on a slow 30 mph turn.

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