dbx's Messages

dbx commented on The 50-Foot Mechanical Spider Awakens

"disappointment is that the legs aren't actually ambulatory."

http://gizmodo.com/5046092/#c7620580 5:30 PM on Sep 5

dbx commented on The First Bill Gates + Jerry Seinfeld Microsoft Ad Makes No Sense

"I was entertained. Let's face it - in this "Mac v PC" war, there is no way a TV ad will turn one from one camp to the other."

http://gizmodo.com/5045703/#c7601407 9:52 PM on Sep 4

dbx commented on Say Goodbye to Bike Chains; Say Hello to Belt Drives

"assuming we take a fairly good condition chain v."

http://gizmodo.com/5045414/#c7589741 1:35 PM on Sep 4

dbx commented on Say Goodbye to Bike Chains; Say Hello to Belt Drives

"Misdirection by saying a belt is lighter than a chain."

http://gizmodo.com/5045414/#c7588952 1:05 PM on Sep 4

dbx commented on Is This Case for the New iPod Nano?

"The long skinny nano design had a tendency to break because the skinny long structure would put too much stress on the middle section."

http://gizmodo.com/5042034/#c7432604 2:13 PM on Aug 26

dbx commented on Jet Explodes in Midair, Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads

"That is absolutely an RC model."

http://gizmodo.com/5031997/#c7004159 1:07 PM on Aug 1

dbx commented on Origami Iron Man Has a Reasonable Handicap

"His armor underwear makes it look like he's sporting more wood than iron."

http://gizmodo.com/5019209/#c6355331 1:08 PM on Jun 24

dbx commented on Tapehead Inspector Is Coming For Your Tapes

"This is as impressive as a bucket drummer, but less so."

http://gizmodo.com/5019102/#c6355318 1:07 PM on Jun 24

dbx commented on How a 730-Ton Ball Kept the Second Tallest Building From Falling During the Chinese Earthquake

"Just like any structure, there is a magnitude and harmonic of earthquake/building sway at which the ball can be put into motion, at which point the ball will do the opposite of keeping the building from falling but act as an internal wrecking ball, tearing it apart, not so much by impact but by magnifying the earthquake."

http://gizmodo.com/5019046/#c6354911 12:53 PM on Jun 24

dbx commented on An Underwater Generator Inspired by Sharks, Minus the Seal Killing

"Unlike wind turbines which don't degrade that much in dry air, these devices are subject to salt water, force, and organic activity that seeks out anchor."

http://gizmodo.com/392470/#c5827596 9:48 PM on May 21

dbx commented on CIA Airlines: Inflatable Getaway Plane Delivered Upon Request

"the Ark of the Covenant refers to the first Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, where the ark...."

http://gizmodo.com/392543/#c5827189 9:18 PM on May 21

dbx commented on Question of the Day: Are Desktops Dead?

"desktops make more sense when you do a lot of graphic design, video editing, and tasks that benefit from a large monitor and a setup that includes a wacom tablet, scanner, multiple printers."

http://gizmodo.com/392555/#c5825383 7:25 PM on May 21

dbx commented on CIA Spy Gadgets Revealed: Q Ain't Got Nothin' On Langley

"algorithms and data snooping is effective when spying into first world nations but for low-tech countries like Afghanistan and Iraq, the conventional means remain the more effective methods."

http://gizmodo.com/392289/#c5814308 12:56 PM on May 21

dbx commented on Bill Gates Gifts South Korean President a Beautiful Xbox 360