I hate to admit this, but I actually thought this was a serious article until number two. Then I got suspicious it wasn't at number 3, then number 4 confirmed my suspicions. I guess I'm a little off today, I did just wake up.
Good job getting me though, not many people have, you should be proud. #batteries
@Digo: Remember the part in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" where Clooney wakes up in the hay loft with the cops on his ass and he's all bug-eyed, and the first thing that comes to mind for him is, "My hair!"
That's gotta be one of the best disoriented-wake-up shots in film history. #batteries
OH now I know what I have been doing wrong all these years. I thought you were supposed to put them in an airtight bag and in the freezer to store them. Isnt that why glad had the Press 'n seal wraps? For any sized battery to put in the freezer. #batteries
11. Fuel cell batteries can be run off of methanol or ethanol. This makes them ideal for long plane flights where alcohol is served. Avoid cream-based liquors such as Bailey's and Kahlua as the battery may develop an odor. #batteries
Geez. I just Googled "bong air filter." Nothing like Rothman's (again) patentable idea, but I did discover the kids are putting HEPA filters in their bongs these days. Psh. They're missing all the good stuff. #gizmodoremainders
So somehow, in the minds of an analyst, a 234% increase is wiped by a 6% decrease? That's enough to declare it "mixed"?
Following the writing of this report, the analysts blew $5,000 on hookers and coke. Then they found some spare change under the couch. Their cash flow position for the evening was declared "mixed".
@tande04: It sounds cool. I'm just wondering what benefits it has over solid batteries. If anything, it sounds like it would be more of a nuisance. #gizmodoremainders
@tande04: Sounds interesting. I'm too lazy to "google around" but I just don't get why they want to make it a liquid. Why not invest in ways to improve our current shitty batteries and their shitty battery lives. #gizmodoremainders
@macpatrik: I think the liquid part is just how the battery is made. They're not going to add more liquid to charge the battery or anything like that. Just like you don't add more lithium to charge your laptop battery.
It is the way to improve our shitty batteries' lives. Just like Li-ion is the step up from Ni-Cad, you have to change the material sometimes at the base of the battery to really improve the shitty batteries #gizmodoremainders
How about this: On every passenger jet, have a clearly marked box in every section that is basically a fire safe, with minimal ventilation to somewhere other than the cabin?
Basically if someone's laptop or cel phone erupts, you throw it in there and slam the lid shut to smother it and let it burn somewhere it won't hurt anything.
I think this is worth it even if they end up banning laptops actually... #airlines
@fuchikoma: I think the answer is even more obvious than that. Airlines should start placing all passengers, and whatever they want to bring on board, in explosion-proof cargo boxes. If something blows up, they just clean up the cargo box and call the next of kin.
Besides, it can't possibly be worse than flying on Delta or US Airways anyway and at least you wouldn't have to deal with disgruntled flight attendants. #airlines
this is why Apple products have Non-removable batteries...
Maybe they know something we dont...
I'll be funny in a no to far future, to see all the apple fanboys (including me) going through the checkpoint with no problem... while the PC laptop user dont...
Tip of the day:
"Always carry a ziploc bag" #airlines
@ZERFLO:
"Please remove your battery and place it in this box, sir"
"I CAN'T remove my battery. It's built in."
"Well I'm sorry, but our policy says that for any personal computers allowed onboard, the batteries must be placed in this box and weigh no more than 990g."
"I can't help your policy - the battery CAN NOT BE REMOVED from my computer."
"Then I'm afraid I can't allow it on the plane sir, I'm sorry. You can leave it behind or rebook your flight for another time, but you cannot bring it on the plane."
"AAARG, THAT'S SO STUPID - it's just like any other laptop!"
Although, not to rain on the funny parade, but the cartoon above is making fun of TSA which is a sub-agency of DHS. FAA is a sub-agency of DOT and has nothing to do with the screenings of passengers at the airport. Just saying. #airlines
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Rub it with a towel? OH REALLY? I WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT. #batteries
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soooo, is the kimchi ready yet? #batteries
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Good job getting me though, not many people have, you should be proud. #batteries
09:54 AM
That's gotta be one of the best disoriented-wake-up shots in film history. #batteries
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2. If you use a phone or laptop without first charging its battery fully, you will die. #batteries
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11/05/09
Following the writing of this report, the analysts blew $5,000 on hookers and coke. Then they found some spare change under the couch. Their cash flow position for the evening was declared "mixed".
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Looks way to much like the stuff that people were kept in in the matrix though.
Kinda looks a little like the liquid O2 in The Abyss too. Wonder if I can breath it? #gizmodoremainders
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Sounds impressive if they get around the costs. The goal is 11x the energy density of Li-ion for 1/3rd the cost. #gizmodoremainders
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It is the way to improve our shitty batteries' lives. Just like Li-ion is the step up from Ni-Cad, you have to change the material sometimes at the base of the battery to really improve the shitty batteries #gizmodoremainders
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10/27/09
Basically if someone's laptop or cel phone erupts, you throw it in there and slam the lid shut to smother it and let it burn somewhere it won't hurt anything.
I think this is worth it even if they end up banning laptops actually... #airlines
10/27/09
Besides, it can't possibly be worse than flying on Delta or US Airways anyway and at least you wouldn't have to deal with disgruntled flight attendants. #airlines
10/27/09
Maybe they know something we dont...
I'll be funny in a no to far future, to see all the apple fanboys (including me) going through the checkpoint with no problem... while the PC laptop user dont...
Tip of the day:
"Always carry a ziploc bag" #airlines
10/27/09
"Please remove your battery and place it in this box, sir"
"I CAN'T remove my battery. It's built in."
"Well I'm sorry, but our policy says that for any personal computers allowed onboard, the batteries must be placed in this box and weigh no more than 990g."
"I can't help your policy - the battery CAN NOT BE REMOVED from my computer."
"Then I'm afraid I can't allow it on the plane sir, I'm sorry. You can leave it behind or rebook your flight for another time, but you cannot bring it on the plane."
"AAARG, THAT'S SO STUPID - it's just like any other laptop!"
"Just following the rules, sir!" #airlines
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