I'm taking Amtrak out to visit my old school for Halloween (gas is expensive, and I'm too lazy to drive 3 hours). I was actually thinking "have they gotten Wifi yet?"
Guess not :/ #gizmodoremainders
Amtrak really isn't that bad. I used to dog it big time but I actually enjoy riding it between KC and Chicago. It's nice not being in a rush. I know it's kind of an old fogey way to go but I like being able to plug in my laptop in an AC outlet and watch movies. It neat watching the countryside go by, especially when the weather is bad. I've seen cars come to a crawl and there I am going about 65 and making good time to my destination. I don't have to worry about driving or driving for the other person in the car. I can walk around and stretch my legs without loosing time at a truck stop, although truck stops have their own special allure. I can also take a whiz when I want without having to exit at a dodgy Kum 'n' Go (they actually exist primarily in Nebraska). Oh and I can lay down in my sleeper and take a nap without being disturbed by whiny kids or annoying people. All in all it's pretty nice. #gizmodoremainders
@UGAdawg: Agreed. I especially love the "sounds" of rail travel, too, and the subtle rocking of the cars.
Unfortunately, here on the east coast, tickets are pricey as hell (they may be in the midwest, too, though; I dunno), so they can really hurt the bank account. While the Wi-Fi would be a seriously awesome addition to the experience, I'm afraid that it would slim down some wallets with inflated ticket prices. That would likely be rough on a lot of travelers, even if they're not using the service. #gizmodoremainders
@Gordonium: It's probably priced differently in the NE corridor. Considering it's the most highly used in terms of train travel they make up for it. Plus it's the only form of long distance transport that will take you from city center to city center that doesn't require driving or taking the dreaded Greyhound. Depending on the cost it might be worth it. I can imagine it would cost about the same as a paperback, which is something I end up getting before a train trip anyway. I wouldn't mind spending it on WiFi and watching my Slingbox or Hulu. #gizmodoremainders
@UGAdawg: I really enjoyed riding the train too. Normal, IL to Raton, NM. good trip.
It's slower than flying, but they don't check your bags (don't read into that) and you can carry as much as you want, you are always free to "roam about the cabin", and you meet interesting people (lots of amish).
the sound is pretty soothing, to me. #gizmodoremainders
Imagine that. Gadget lovers who enjoy something as old fashioned as a train ride. I also like the fact that they don't check the bags in a traditional sense. Plus I hate taking out my laptop and putting it in it's own bin and my shoes as well. It's just a big production. I think that's what you meant ColbertSuperNation. Shenanigans never crossed my mind.
I hear you on the cooking tablet -- the second that thing can double as a cutting board, I'm shelling out cash for it. Until then, it's just waiting to be ruined almost immediately. #gizmodoremainders
@Gordonium: Now if your whole kitchen counter was a Surface Computer that showed you step by step what to prepare (and let you cut on it) and stuff #gizmodoremainders
@denisnossevitch: You know I had the urge to shake that tablet because it did remind me of an Etch-a-Sketch. Man I was the queen of drawing steps on that thing. #gizmodoremainders
As an Amish person (Mennonite, actually), I gotta say this thing looks awesome. It's the ultimate infomercial cooking machine: makes stews, soups, one pot meals, everything, while you prance around your kitchen and rave to your dinner guests about what a joy it is to use - and how easy it is to clean! - in an English accent. #kenwoodcookingchef
@OMG! Ponies!: you have to admit though, the inclusion of a heating element is pretty clever. One of the kitchen tasks I find most tiresome is stirring over heat - I'm a kitchen multitasker and I like to have a bunch of things going at once, but if I have to stir something (for instance, reducing sauces etc) I can't really do that. So I'd definitely consider one of these, provided of course that it was made by KitchenAid and that it didn't cost $1500. #kenwoodcookingchef
@weatherman: Well, I now need a bigger stove. Because I just got a giant two-burner cast-iron grill (that my mom bought from some flea market), a cast-iron grill skillet, and a big cast-iron stock pot (also from a flea market).
This is in addition to my Le Creuset enamelware cast-iron, my cast-iron griddle, my iron smoker and my trusty skillet.
So, I need at least 6 burners.
(yes, most of my kitchen technology is of the sort that has been available for a millenium - iron and rendered pork fat) #kenwoodcookingchef
I agree. Especially with risotto that requires a great deal of attention. I love technology and would normally embrace it but I would never buy this. I can cook and would never trust anything to automate the process. #kenwoodcookingchef
@tawnie is waving: So when you slaughter your cow and roast it in that open pit in your cave, you've never once been tempted to buy an oven, a toaster, a microwave, a rice cooker, a blender, an electric mixer, an ice cream machine, or a sous vide immersion circulator? #kenwoodcookingchef
@appletoad: Could you imagine a game where you have to stack cookies in front of a camera to line up rows, and when you get a full row, you get to eat cookies? Because I can. And it's Nintendelicious!
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Unfortunately, here on the east coast, tickets are pricey as hell (they may be in the midwest, too, though; I dunno), so they can really hurt the bank account. While the Wi-Fi would be a seriously awesome addition to the experience, I'm afraid that it would slim down some wallets with inflated ticket prices. That would likely be rough on a lot of travelers, even if they're not using the service. #gizmodoremainders
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It's slower than flying, but they don't check your bags (don't read into that) and you can carry as much as you want, you are always free to "roam about the cabin", and you meet interesting people (lots of amish).
the sound is pretty soothing, to me. #gizmodoremainders
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Imagine that. Gadget lovers who enjoy something as old fashioned as a train ride. I also like the fact that they don't check the bags in a traditional sense. Plus I hate taking out my laptop and putting it in it's own bin and my shoes as well. It's just a big production. I think that's what you meant ColbertSuperNation. Shenanigans never crossed my mind.
Oh and I also like the sound as well. :-) #gizmodoremainders
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All you need is to get Linux running on an Etch-a-Sketch. There's your tablet! #gizmodoremainders
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And because they kick ass. (if only I could rationalize buying one) #kenwoodcookingchef
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This is in addition to my Le Creuset enamelware cast-iron, my cast-iron griddle, my iron smoker and my trusty skillet.
So, I need at least 6 burners.
(yes, most of my kitchen technology is of the sort that has been available for a millenium - iron and rendered pork fat) #kenwoodcookingchef
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