nycheetah - Slashdot User

Comment Re:The Moon (Score 1) 703

by nycheetah on Sunday October 18, 2009 @11:55PM (#29789685) Attached to: Where Should We Focus Our Space Efforts?

The moon is easier to get to then mars or an asteroid. Its also safer since the moon is closer to earth and can get help more quickly. As we speak we have launched a probe to the dark side and one of the moon's poles to search for ice. With ice we can drink it, convert it to oxygen and hydrogen to breathe, grow plants among other things that I can't think of right now. Also we can study the moon to prepare us for living on mars and explore more deep into space.

Improving the PlayStation Store 107

Posted by Soulskill on Thursday October 15, 2009 @06:34AM from the learn-from-competitors dept.

This opinion piece takes stock of Sony's PlayStation Store, examining its flaws and the areas Sony needs to improve as their gaming systems come to rely upon it more and more. The problems and suggested solutions involve everything from UI elements to demo availability to pricing inconsistencies. "Some people may say that the Microsoft Points scheme is a little confusing, but it is consistent. If a game is 800MSP in the US, it's 800MSP everywhere else. What a MSP is worth is up to the store, but for the most part they're close. The PlayStation Store on the other hand can be all over the place. While most games in North America keep to the same price point — such as $9.99 or $14.99, converting that over to Europe is another thing entirely. For example, Flower came out earlier this year for $9.99USD. In Australia a $10USD game gets converted to $12.95AUD. Or does it? Bomberman Ultra just came out, and it's $15.95AUD. Heavy Weapon gets released for $12.95AUD, while Capcom’s previous efforts, like Commando 3, convert to $15.95. The same thing also happens for more expensive titles. Both Battlefield 1943 and Fat Princess were released for $14.99 in the US, but in Australia they're priced at $19.95AUD and $23.95 respectively."

Comment Text Books (Score 1) 398

by nycheetah on Monday July 06, 2009 @04:25PM (#28599089) Attached to: We Rent Movies, So Why Not Textbooks?

There is a place to rent Text Books......The library Sure, the library may not have the on you're looking for, so maybe they can start buying more of what you need for class.

Submission + - LCD Touchscreen Vending Machine (chipchick.com)

Submitted by nycheetah on Monday June 22, 2009 @08:04PM

nycheetah writes: You can start saying goodbye to traditional vending machines. Because within a few years, these Futurama-style vending machines using Samsung's LCDs, are sure to take over. Instead of a traditional vending machine with a glass front encasing products, Diji-Touch has a touch screen LCD on the front of it that lets you interact with the vending machine in unique ways

Submission + - Lemur V2 by JazzMutant Modular Controller Require (chipchick.com)

Submitted by nycheetah on Monday June 22, 2009 @08:00PM

nycheetah writes: A multitouch and modular controller that lets you control virtual equipment, lights, and synthesizers.

Submission + - japanese-coffee-making-robot (current.com)

Submitted by nycheetah on Monday June 22, 2009 @07:57PM

nycheetah writes: It'd probably be a lot more efficient to make a machine that makes coffee. In fact, that already exists. It's called a coffee maker. This is cool, but it's a lot more likely to become self aware and kill people than a normal coffee maker.

Comment Google Maps (Score 0, Troll) 1188

by nycheetah on Thursday April 02, 2009 @07:20PM (#27438197) Attached to: Angry Villagers Run Google Out of Town

I don't want my house and car on the internet for the same reasons this town has said. Want to case out a street and see the best way to rob, car jack, or even see my neighbors and family members for all to see so easily. What happened to privacy? If I want to be famous i'll be on a reality tv show.

Submission + - USB BATTERY

Submitted by

nycheetah

on Wednesday August 01, 2007 @05:44PM

nycheetah writes: "http://www.usbcell.com/ With over 15 billion batteries needlessly thrown away each year, and with the increasing demand for portable power by modern electronic devices — the battery has simply not caught up with the needs of modern life. Traditional rechargeable batteries have never been truly portable as they are dependent on chargers or adpators, and so most consumers prefer single use alkaline cells. With USBCELL we aim to change this balance by enabling consumers to Recharge Anywhere, without needing or carrying an external charger. With over 2 billion USB ports on modern computers and devices USBCELL can be charged easily at work, On the Go, or at home."

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