Comment Re:Well... (Score 1) 68
Exactly. All the disadvantages of a laptop and a tablet rolled into one.
Comment I had a similar problem (Score 2, Insightful) 499
I think it is caused by an analog 2.4 ghz phone, and someone chats during that time period. I had one of those phones and found that when I used it it hosed most of the available channels. Replacing the phone solved the problem and doubtless made my neighbors' lives easier. After a move, the same pattern showed up. The solution was a dual-band router.
Tower Switch-Off Embarrasses Electrosensitives 292
Sockatume writes "Residents in Craigavon, South Africa complained of '[h]eadaches, nausea, tinnitus, dry burning itchy skins, gastric imbalances and totally disrupted sleep patterns' after an iBurst communications tower was put up in a local park. Symptoms subsided when the residents left the area, often to stay with family and thus evade their suffering. At a public meeting with the afflicted locals, the tower's owners pledged to switch off the mast immediately to assess whether it was responsible for their ailments. One problem: the mast had already been switched off for six weeks. Lawyers representing the locals say their case against iBurst will continue on other grounds."
Man Sues Neighbor For Not Turning Off His Wi-Fi 428
Scyth3 writes "A man is suing his neighbor for not turning off his cell phone or wireless router. He claims it affects his 'electromagnetic allergies,' and has resorted to being homeless. So, why doesn't he check into a hotel? Because hotels typically have wireless internet for free. I wonder if a tinfoil hat would help his cause?"
Comment Re:Daily Show appearance (Score 1) 524
I saw that, and I thought that that Bezos should have made the obvious comparison to the iPod. The only reason to buy a Kindle is because it gives you access to material in a way that you would not have had otherwise, and that's exactly what an mp3 player does by giving you access to your music library anywhere. A Kindle could potentially have the same kind of advantage.
For myself, I still listen to CDs and still read the newspaper, so what do I know?
