Comment Re:Another easy to misread title (Score 2) 196
I read it as sandwich too. But then again, I would rather have a sandwich than a smartwatch.
Comment Re:APPLE NANO CAR ?? (Score 1) 658
no windshield!
Comment Re:My god, slashdot editors are retarded (Score 1) 365
Rejected tablet
Comment Re:Everyone's thinking it. (Score 2) 413
Have they tried rebooting the power grid?
Comment Re:48fps is too fast (Score 4, Funny) 77
Did you post this comment from Skype?
Submission + - Microsoft announces Surface tablet, with kickstand and fold-out keyboard (extremetech.com) 7
MrSeb writes: "At its much-discussed “big unveil” this evening, Microsoft did indeed launch a tablet — but rumors that the device would showcase a Barnes & Noble partnership were misplaced. Instead, Microsoft showed a vision for a next-gen PC that combines the portability of a tablet with a minimalistic fold-out keyboard and integrated kickstand. Microsoft’s idea for the tablet (confusingly called Surface) is a device that integrates a better keyboard option than typing on the screen without adding size or weight. That’s where the new keyboard — which doubles as a screen cover — kicks in. At 3mm thick, it adds virtually nothing to the device’s size, but it opens up a world of inputs. There are two covers available — the Touch Cover (very thin) and the Type Cover (with proper, tactile keys). Microsoft is touting the device’s magnesium body, vapor-deposited construction, full PC functionality, and additional features like being the first tablet to showcase a 2×2 MIMO wireless antenna. Windows RT (ARM) and x86 versions are both in the works, with the x86 version apparently having a higher quality screen. No word on hardware specs yet; Microsoft is claiming it “rivals the best ultrabooks” and uses less power than the Core i5. I'm a little bit dubious on that front — and also dubious about how Microsoft's hardware partners will receive this new, rather competitive offering..."
Comment That's the best they can do? (Score 5, Interesting) 484
If the goal is to simplify the interface they have failed. The first screenshot in the article: "Computer" is the most cluttered confusing thing I have seen in a long time. I counted 8 icons of computer screens.
Comment What is the point of a driverless car? (Score 1) 215
I am all for automating stuff that can help you while driving, but what is the point of a driver-less car?
If it is for safety, I don't see it working. What does the car do when it doesn't know what to do? Just stop? - that might be the worst choice.
You would have to change the road infrastructure completely, and at that point it would probably be safer to not allow human drivers.
Submission + - NASA says diplomatic ties with Muslims his role
unode writes: NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says building bridges with the Muslim world was his primary agenda as the head of the space agency raising questions about the scope of NASA's operations. Bolden's galactic diplomacy has fuelled reactions from conservatives and has left space enthusiasts wondering as to whether diplomacy falls under NASA's ambit at all.
Submission + - Google Acquires BumpTop, a 3D Desktop Developer | (pcmag.com)
WhiteDragon writes: "Google has acquired Bump Technologies Inc., better known as the creators of BumpTop--a freeware application that transforms one's generic, two-dimensional desktop into a walled, three-dimensional, navigable display. In addition, the software is fully compatible with multi-touch gesturing as well, provided one's hardware supports such technology."
Submission + - Android 2.1 Screenshots (boygeniusreport.com)
0xdeadbeef writes: If you like numbers increasing, you'll be glad to know that Boy Genius Report reports that French tech blog Be Geek has some screen shots showing Android 2.1 running on an HTC Hero.
Comment here's an answer (Score 1) 881
To the questions of suicide or putting down your dog: NOW. DO IT NOW. You will most assuredly put the rest of the world at ease.
Comment Re:Labelling. (Score 2, Interesting) 423
What does Gnome not do that you want it to?
People always complain about this, but what are these awesome features I should be using that Gnome won't allow? I'd honestly love to know, 'cuz there must be all kinds of great workflow-enhancing, appearance-improving shit out there that I just don't know about and that Gnome won't permit me to use.
The only time I've run in to this was the spatial folder view crap, but that was trivial to turn off even then and IIRC they saw the light very soon after and made it a checkbox in an options dialogue.
Comment Summary of article... (Score 2, Informative) 103
Browser OS Version Tested Javascript Benchmark Acid3 Result Flash
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Skyfire Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 1.1.0.12052 on WinMo 14,659 ms 52/100 Yes
Opera Mobile Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 9.7 beta 40,249.20 ms 100/100 No
Fennec Windows Mobile or Maemo 1.0a3 on WinMo 11,391.20 ms 93/100 No
Safari iPhone OS version 3.1.2 15,499.20 ms 100/100 No
Internet Explorer Windows Mobile 7 74,537.60 ms 5/100 Yes
BlackBerry browser BlackBerry OS version 4.6.1.199 Did not finish 13/100 No
[Skyfire]: Uses server to render pages. Web sites looked accurate but heavily compressed. Flash videos jerky, out of sync and will not open in full screen.
[Opera Mobile]: Can easily open multiple pages and switch between them.
[Fennec] (a.k.a Firefox Mobile): Slick interface. Fastest at loading complex pages. Clearly a pre-release product.
[Safari]: Multiple pages won't load simultaneously. User interface is serene and easy to use.
[Internet Explorer]: Slowest overall browser. Handled Flash the best of those tested. Flash videos can be opened full screen but become jerky and out of sync.
[BlackBerry browser]: Browser doesn't come close to a full Web experience. Slowest at loading complex pages.
------- -- -------------- -------------------- ------------ -----
Skyfire Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 1.1.0.12052 on WinMo 14,659 ms 52/100 Yes
Opera Mobile Windows Mobile and Symbian S60 9.7 beta 40,249.20 ms 100/100 No
Fennec Windows Mobile or Maemo 1.0a3 on WinMo 11,391.20 ms 93/100 No
Safari iPhone OS version 3.1.2 15,499.20 ms 100/100 No
Internet Explorer Windows Mobile 7 74,537.60 ms 5/100 Yes
BlackBerry browser BlackBerry OS version 4.6.1.199 Did not finish 13/100 No
[Skyfire]: Uses server to render pages. Web sites looked accurate but heavily compressed. Flash videos jerky, out of sync and will not open in full screen.
[Opera Mobile]: Can easily open multiple pages and switch between them.
[Fennec] (a.k.a Firefox Mobile): Slick interface. Fastest at loading complex pages. Clearly a pre-release product.
[Safari]: Multiple pages won't load simultaneously. User interface is serene and easy to use.
[Internet Explorer]: Slowest overall browser. Handled Flash the best of those tested. Flash videos can be opened full screen but become jerky and out of sync.
[BlackBerry browser]: Browser doesn't come close to a full Web experience. Slowest at loading complex pages.
Comment Re:hah.. (Score 1) 375
I already read this in a short story...
Tomb robbers will break into my cryogenic storage facility, see the pretty lights, and break the machinery.
My semiaware body, badly in need of intensive care after having been hauled out of my cryo-capsule after an incomplete revivification sequence, will be shoved aside while the neobarbarians rip out the pretty wires as their Just Rewards for their efforts.
