OT: Technology and Geek Stuff Thread

unknown lions fan · November 29th, 2006, 09:35 AM

I can't believe they're still getting $4,000 for the Segway. That thing has been on the market for several years now - I thought the $4K price tag was an early-adopter price, but apparently not.

They had a vision of these things all over the place, thousands of people riding them on the sidewalks of every town. But in order for that to happen, they'd have to be a $1000 or so unit in my opinion.

The only sales of them of any real significance are to corporations.

mason reese · November 29th, 2006, 11:18 AM

http://staugustine.com/directory/visit/1843199.shtml

Jdoggie · November 29th, 2006, 03:34 PM

well, were not selling them to KIM JUNG WHATEVER anymore.

Jdoggie · November 29th, 2006, 03:35 PM

Also anyone got a Creative Zen Vision:M. I am looking into getting my wife one for X-mas. The reveiws seem pretty good.

Panoptes · November 29th, 2006, 03:36 PM

RE: Segway

Many police stations use them for community visibility. I personally have yet to see one in person.

Jdoggie · November 29th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GONZ

RE: Segway

Many police stations use them for community visibility. I personally have yet to see on in person.

SHAQ uses one to cruise around his 64,000 square foot shanty.

Panoptes · November 29th, 2006, 03:41 PM

shanty......lol

Drew · November 29th, 2006, 04:21 PM

The airport cops use them at Reagan National Airport in DC. I've seen them.

SeattleLionsFan · November 29th, 2006, 04:25 PM

The segway is a great idea. It's drive system is really revolutionary.

A walking gait is really a series of aborted falls. You lean forward and then move your feet to keep from falling over. The segway operates from the same principle. It's motors are designed not to go forward or back, but instead to keep you from falling. When you lean forward, the wheels go forward in an attempt to keep the center of gravity over the wheels.

dwt1 · November 29th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdoggie

Also anyone got a Creative Zen Vision:M. I am looking into getting my wife one for X-mas. The reveiws seem pretty good.

had one, not quite an IPod - bottom line, go for the IPod.

unknown lions fan · November 29th, 2006, 04:38 PM

I don't know about the Zen - I believe it plays MP3s, but I wouldn't touch one of those IPods and their proprietary format with at ten foot pole. F that.

Jdoggie · November 29th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwt1

had one, not quite an IPod - bottom line, go for the IPod.

Don't like IPOD. Don't want to buy music from there stories or have a player that scrathes like shit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown lions fan

I don't know about the Zen - I believe it plays MP3s, but I wouldn't touch one of those IPods and their proprietary format with at ten foot pole. F that.

Yup. Creative plays all sorts of media including mp3s, wmaa, wav, etc...and many different video formats as well. Also heard it had a better screen the Ipod for video.

dsred · November 29th, 2006, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown lions fan

I don't know about the Zen - I believe it plays MP3s, but I wouldn't touch one of those IPods and their proprietary format with at ten foot pole. F that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdoggie

Don't like IPOD. Don't want to buy music from there stories or have a player that scrathes like shit.

I have never heard this. I was going to get my 17 year old daughter one for X-Mas. Please clarify. IPOD = no ripped MP3's?

SeattleLionsFan · November 29th, 2006, 06:16 PM

you can rip cd's and put them on an iPod. You do have to use iTunes to manage your music though.

-Deborah- · November 29th, 2006, 06:19 PM

My Dad asked for an iPod for Christmas. His plan? Put his music on it then connect the iPod to his stereo. Um...Dad? Meet the CD!

I instead got him a Sirius radio with all the fixings. He'll be retiring up north this year and this is perfect for him, especially with their NBA and NFL coverage.

FCRhodes · November 30th, 2006, 09:11 AM

I have been using RIO players way before Apple came out with the IPOD. IPOD is all hype.

The Baltimore Science Museuem rent outs Segways. I think its $10 for a 10 minute ride. I have yet to try it myself. I have something called a bicycle that I ride around on.

dwt1 · November 30th, 2006, 09:13 AM

IPods are multi format compatable - You can either use MP3 or thier proprietary format. Keep in mind though, MP3 format results in larger files than the proprietary format.

Also, next time you go to the store, take a look at the # of after market accessories that are offered for IPod and then try to find the after market accessories for Creative Zen.

Timmy · November 30th, 2006, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown lions fan

I don't know about the Zen - I believe it plays MP3s, but I wouldn't touch one of those IPods and their proprietary format with at ten foot pole. F that.

QFMFT

My peer bought the Zen for his daughter and apparently it's been a great unit.

The Ipod is all about fashion. The biggest problem with them IMO is that they don't tend to support subscription services like Yahoo music unlimited. If you plan on using any subscription service, I recommend you check into which players are compatible.

If I were in the market I'd probably go for the Zen Vision:M myself but I have a PocketPC phone that does all that stuff already.

Jdoggie · November 30th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeattleLionsFan

you can rip cd's and put them on an iPod. You do have to use iTunes to manage your music though.

Yeah and it sucks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwt1

IPods are multi format compatable - You can either use MP3 or thier proprietary format. Keep in mind though, MP3 format results in larger files than the proprietary format.

Also, next time you go to the store, take a look at the # of after market accessories that are offered for IPod and then try to find the after market accessories for Creative Zen.

They are multi-format, but limited multi-format. Zen are compatible with 3 times the compatible formats, a radio, a recorder, Outlook contacts and has a better screen for video. I found a deal the ends today for about $215.

Also I agree about the acceriosies. However at some point the acceriuos are just useless. I need a set of portable speaks and the A/V wire. Everything else ifs all fluff and there is no way I am going to pay $200 so my Ipod can dock on my alarm clock. Furthermore any decent accessory will also include a aux plug that will connect to other mp3 players.

unknown lions fan · November 30th, 2006, 05:26 PM

You guys checked out the prices on smaller flat screens lately? It's pretty funny.

The 42" plasmas are pretty easy to find now at $1499.

I was looking for something in a 27" or 32" for our bedroom. Of course, a 27" widescreen is about as tall as a 19" standard screen - so it's not a real big TV.

They're still at least $1000, most closer to $1200 - when you can get a 42" for $1499. I guess there's just not enough production on the smaller units yet.

So I picked up a cheap-ass Meijer store brand 20" low-res TV for $85 (stereo, 2 sets of video jacks including S-video.)

Pretty good deal. I just need it to last a few years until I can get a 32" flat screen for $300 or so.

November 29th, 2006, 09:35 AM	#1
unknown lions fan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,788	OT: Technology and Geek Stuff Thread I can't believe they're still getting $4,000 for the Segway. That thing has been on the market for several years now - I thought the $4K price tag was an early-adopter price, but apparently not. They had a vision of these things all over the place, thousands of people riding them on the sidewalks of every town. But in order for that to happen, they'd have to be a $1000 or so unit in my opinion. The only sales of them of any real significance are to corporations. __________________ It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, but it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance. - Murray Rothbard

November 29th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#2
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November 29th, 2006, 03:34 PM	#3
Jdoggie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Where everyone else wants to live.... Posts: 7,912	well, were not selling them to KIM JUNG WHATEVER anymore. __________________ Please pet me...woof...woof...

November 29th, 2006, 03:35 PM	#4
Jdoggie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Where everyone else wants to live.... Posts: 7,912	Also anyone got a Creative Zen Vision:M. I am looking into getting my wife one for X-mas. The reveiws seem pretty good. __________________ Please pet me...woof...woof...

November 29th, 2006, 03:36 PM	#5
Panoptes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the non-cooperative Posts: 25,214	RE: Segway Many police stations use them for community visibility. I personally have yet to see one in person. __________________ Excerpt: Detroit drafted center Dominic Raiola and offensive tackle Jeff Backus in 2001, and the duo is 31-97 (make that 33-111) in the NFL. "I don't have a lot of good memories in the league," Raiola said. "Me and Backus haven't even had a .500 season."--9/10/2009, By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer Last edited by Panoptes; November 29th, 2006 at 04:29 PM.

November 29th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#7
Panoptes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Land of the non-cooperative Posts: 25,214	shanty......lol __________________ Excerpt: Detroit drafted center Dominic Raiola and offensive tackle Jeff Backus in 2001, and the duo is 31-97 (make that 33-111) in the NFL. "I don't have a lot of good memories in the league," Raiola said. "Me and Backus haven't even had a .500 season."--9/10/2009, By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer

November 29th, 2006, 04:21 PM	#8
Drew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 9,406	The airport cops use them at Reagan National Airport in DC. I've seen them.

November 29th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#9
SeattleLionsFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 16,233	The segway is a great idea. It's drive system is really revolutionary. A walking gait is really a series of aborted falls. You lean forward and then move your feet to keep from falling over. The segway operates from the same principle. It's motors are designed not to go forward or back, but instead to keep you from falling. When you lean forward, the wheels go forward in an attempt to keep the center of gravity over the wheels. __________________ To be a professional means that you don't die. - Takeru "the Tsunami" Kobayashi

November 29th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#11
unknown lions fan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,788	I don't know about the Zen - I believe it plays MP3s, but I wouldn't touch one of those IPods and their proprietary format with at ten foot pole. F that. __________________ It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, but it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance. - Murray Rothbard

November 29th, 2006, 06:16 PM	#14
SeattleLionsFan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 16,233	you can rip cd's and put them on an iPod. You do have to use iTunes to manage your music though. __________________ To be a professional means that you don't die. - Takeru "the Tsunami" Kobayashi

November 29th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#15
-Deborah- Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 14,474	My Dad asked for an iPod for Christmas. His plan? Put his music on it then connect the iPod to his stereo. Um...Dad? Meet the CD! I instead got him a Sirius radio with all the fixings. He'll be retiring up north this year and this is perfect for him, especially with their NBA and NFL coverage.

November 30th, 2006, 09:11 AM	#16
FCRhodes Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,175	I have been using RIO players way before Apple came out with the IPOD. IPOD is all hype. The Baltimore Science Museuem rent outs Segways. I think its $10 for a 10 minute ride. I have yet to try it myself. I have something called a bicycle that I ride around on.

November 30th, 2006, 09:13 AM	#17
dwt1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8,761	IPods are multi format compatable - You can either use MP3 or thier proprietary format. Keep in mind though, MP3 format results in larger files than the proprietary format. Also, next time you go to the store, take a look at the # of after market accessories that are offered for IPod and then try to find the after market accessories for Creative Zen. Last edited by dwt1; November 30th, 2006 at 09:18 AM.

November 30th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#20
unknown lions fan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 3,788	You guys checked out the prices on smaller flat screens lately? It's pretty funny. The 42" plasmas are pretty easy to find now at $1499. I was looking for something in a 27" or 32" for our bedroom. Of course, a 27" widescreen is about as tall as a 19" standard screen - so it's not a real big TV. They're still at least $1000, most closer to $1200 - when you can get a 42" for $1499. I guess there's just not enough production on the smaller units yet. So I picked up a cheap-ass Meijer store brand 20" low-res TV for $85 (stereo, 2 sets of video jacks including S-video.) Pretty good deal. I just need it to last a few years until I can get a 32" flat screen for $300 or so. __________________ It is no crime to be ignorant of economics, but it is totally irresponsible to have a loud and vociferous opinion on economic subjects while remaining in this state of ignorance. - Murray Rothbard