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Discontinued Technology
Questions and AnswersVote for: What are your thoughts on the end of the floppy disk drive?
3.5" | Apr 25th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| I'm glad to see it go. That was an unreliable way to store data. |

| 3.5" is awesome, and I don't think it will die fast. Keep a USB drive to be safe. |

| 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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Vote for: Do you like Samsung's idea of reducing handheld power consumption by shifting to phase-change RAM?
ram | May 3rd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Yes, a 20% power saving is significant. |

| 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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Vote for: What is the best RTV silicone?
silicone | Dec 4th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
| Permatex 85080 RTV Silicone Oil-Resistant 9.5 OzCan BLK |
| Loctite 37460 RTV Silicone Black Adhesive Sealant - 80ml Tube |
| Pacer Technology 80006 Gasket Maker Blue RTV Silicone 3oz Tube |
| C.R. LAURENCE CRL Clear RTV INDUSTRIAL and Construction Silicone |
| 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
"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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Vote for: What is the best neoprene iPad case?
ipad | Jul 19th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Black Mivizu Apple iPad tablet case neoprene |

| Griffin Jumper GB01582 iPad Case - Technology gfn01582 |

| Belkin F8N277tt Pleated iPad Case - Neoprene - Black |
| Speck Products IPAD-PXSLP-A02A00 PixelSleeve Plus Case for iPad |

| 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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Vote for: What is the best typewriter?
typing gadgets | Dec 5th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson

| Brother INT L (printers) SX4000 LCD Display Typewriter W/DICTIONARY & |

| IBM Wheelwriter 5 Electronic Typewriter P/N 5441 |

| Royal Powerwriter Wide Carriage Electronic Office Typewriter ARBPW |

| Nakajima ae710 English - 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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Vote for: What is the best new ipad docking station?
ipad | May 27th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
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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