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What are your thoughts on the end of the floppy disk drive?

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3.5" | Apr 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
glad go unreliable store data
I'm glad to see it go. That was an unreliable way to store data.
3 5 awesome think die fast keep usb
3.5" is awesome, and I don't think it will die fast. Keep a USB drive to be safe.
plan back diskettes diskette shaped cd rs
I plan to back up all my diskettes to diskette-shaped CD-Rs

Sony is discontinuing the 3.5" diskette. This format has been around since 1981. What do you think?

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Do you like Samsungs idea of reducing handheld power consumption by shifting to phase-change RAM?

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ram | May 3rd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
yes 20 power saving significant
Yes, a 20% power saving is significant.
no prefer standard ram operates electrostatic principle
No, I prefer standard RAM that operates on the electrostatic principle.

Samsung is introducing a new type of ram which operates using thermal dynamics instead of electromagnetic dynamics. They claim it reduces power consumption by 20%. What do you think?

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What is the best RTV silicone?

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silicone | Dec 4th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
permatex 85080 rtv silicone oil resistant 9 5
Permatex 85080 RTV Silicone Oil-Resistant 9.5 OzCan BLK
loctite 37460 rtv silicone black adhesive sealant 80ml
Loctite 37460 RTV Silicone Black Adhesive Sealant - 80ml Tube
pacer technology 80006 gasket maker blue rtv silicone
Pacer Technology 80006 Gasket Maker Blue RTV Silicone 3oz Tube
c r laurence crl clear rtv industrial construction
C.R. LAURENCE CRL Clear RTV INDUSTRIAL and Construction Silicone
crc 14055 rtv silicone adhesive sealants 8 oz
CRC 14055 RTV Silicone Adhesive/Sealants 8 oz Clear RTV Silicone

RTV silicone is a special composition that is both oil resistant and capable of sustaining high temperatures. As such, it is often used in manufacturing and industrial projects involving mechanics. In a pinch, a bead of RTV silicone can replace any die-cut gasket you can't find to replace, as you can see some gentleman doing to the trans-axle case in the picture to the left. Which of these RTV silicones do you like the best?

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Open Question: Is the mTouch multi-touch table from Merel Technologies good?

multi touch table | May 27th, 2010 | by Amasch

Remember when Tony Starks was using such a table in IronMan 2? Most of us were luring at that time wondering if it was possible to have such a table and yes it is possible! Merel Technologies recently introduced this mTouch Multi-touch table which uses object recognition, multi-user touch, and gesture recognition to give you a new way of interaction! Do you think its good?

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Vote for: Hand-Mounted Mouse

airmouse | Feb 3rd, 2010 | by Editor
reminds spielberg technology minority report
reminds me of Spielberg Technology from Minority Report
stupid glove
Just a stupid glove

"The Airmouse begins with the human form and builds functionality around it. The AirMouse increases your mousing speed and accuracy by seamlessly aligning itself with the ligaments of your hand... with the airmouse your can mouse better, faster and longer." (actual text from theairmouse.com)

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What is the best neoprene iPad case?

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ipad | Jul 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
black mivizu apple ipad tablet case neoprene
Black Mivizu Apple iPad tablet case neoprene
griffin jumper gb01582 ipad case technology gfn01582
Griffin Jumper GB01582 iPad Case - Technology gfn01582
belkin f8n277tt pleated ipad case neoprene black
Belkin F8N277tt Pleated iPad Case - Neoprene - Black
speck products ipad pxslp a02a00 pixelsleeve plus case
Speck Products IPAD-PXSLP-A02A00 PixelSleeve Plus Case for iPad
codi 10028713 carrying cases capsule neoprene sleeve ipads
CODi 10028713 Carrying Cases Capsule Neoprene Sleeve for iPads

Neoprene is a great material. It's a foamy rubberized synthetic that's commonly used in wet suits for SCUBA divers. It also makes a great material for safe gadget cases, as it's both waterproof and shock absorbing. It also blocks all light, which helps prevent exposure related deterioration. Which of these neoprene cases would you most like to use for your iPad?

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Open Question: What do you think about Intel's new technology?

intel | May 3rd, 2010 | by Jaswriter

The new technologies available in the new Intel® Core™ family, such as; Intel® Hyper-threading technology and Intel® Turbo Boost, highly increase performance and help the users achieve faster and more efficient results from their computers

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What is the best typewriter?

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typing gadgets | Dec 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
brother int l printers sx4000 lcd display typewriter
Brother INT L (printers) SX4000 LCD Display Typewriter W/DICTIONARY &
ibm wheelwriter 5 electronic typewriter p n 5441
IBM Wheelwriter 5 Electronic Typewriter P/N 5441
royal powerwriter wide carriage electronic office typewriter arbpw
Royal Powerwriter Wide Carriage Electronic Office Typewriter ARBPW
nakajima ae710 english electronic typewriter
Nakajima ae710 English - Electronic Typewriter
smith corona wordsmith 250 spellcheck display electronic typewriter
Smith Corona Wordsmith 250 Spellcheck Display Electronic Typewriter

In this day and age of computers and international networks, a typewriter might seem a bit archaic. However, they still have their place. They are wonderful for filling out paper forms without obfuscating them through sloppy handwriting. They're also good for writers who need to see the words coming out into the real world, not just the digital ether. For those reasons, they are still produced. Which of these typewriters do you like the best?

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What is the best new ipad docking station?

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ipad | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
apple ipad dock
Apple iPad Dock
griffin technology model gc16036 a frame ipad
Griffin Technology Model: GC16036 A-Frame for iPad

The iPad is only recently released, and already there are other companies producing off-brand accessories for the system. The latest is this A-Frame dock from Griffin Technology. Which do you prefer? The smaller, minimalist dock from Apple, or the larger, sturdier Griffin=A Frame?

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Open Question: What do you think about the ID of the future?

technology | Feb 21st, 2010 | by Brandon
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