steve2112
Jan 10, 11:18 PM
To understand this you would have to go back to the late 1970's when GM introduced the 5.7L V8 Oldsmobile Diesel. In theory the idea was good. Produce an engine that has much better fuel economy, but still has enough torque to pull around a large car. In reality this engine and other GM passenger car diesels are responsible for scaring away generations of Americans from ever owning a diesel car. I don't think you will find many people from 40 years old and up that are not aware of the GM diesel nightmare. To this day the word diesel and passenger car in the same sentence scares them.
Today's diesels are much better and are well engineered and should last much longer then 40-50,000 miles, but something so bad in the past can haunt for years to come.
I don't really buy that excuse anymore. The GM diesel fiasco was over 30 years ago, and most modern buys don't even know about it. I think it has more to do with the fact that in the US, diesel is more expensive than gas, sometimes by a wide margin. I know in my area, the difference is 25-30 cents/gallon. Most people don't do the math to realize that the increased mileage and durability can even that out. Also, diesels tend to be more expensive upfront, and price sells.
As far as the image problem, I think it stems more from people seeing semis and heavy equipment using diesels. Most people associate diesel with semis, heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment. And most of those are loud and belch smoke.
Today's diesels are much better and are well engineered and should last much longer then 40-50,000 miles, but something so bad in the past can haunt for years to come.
I don't really buy that excuse anymore. The GM diesel fiasco was over 30 years ago, and most modern buys don't even know about it. I think it has more to do with the fact that in the US, diesel is more expensive than gas, sometimes by a wide margin. I know in my area, the difference is 25-30 cents/gallon. Most people don't do the math to realize that the increased mileage and durability can even that out. Also, diesels tend to be more expensive upfront, and price sells.
As far as the image problem, I think it stems more from people seeing semis and heavy equipment using diesels. Most people associate diesel with semis, heavy duty trucks, and construction equipment. And most of those are loud and belch smoke.
GGJstudios
Dec 28, 06:25 PM
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maxterpiece
Nov 29, 12:13 PM
see what i don't get is this:
Apple and the movie studios both lose from pirating. The more people who pirate, the fewer movies sell, the less $ everyone makes. There is no reason for movie studios to be so paranoid about apple's agenda.
There is no connection between the music industry's alleged loss of business bc of pirating, and apple's music store.
Apple and the movie studios both lose from pirating. The more people who pirate, the fewer movies sell, the less $ everyone makes. There is no reason for movie studios to be so paranoid about apple's agenda.
There is no connection between the music industry's alleged loss of business bc of pirating, and apple's music store.
fraeone
Jan 24, 04:12 AM
lame.
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Yamcha
Mar 31, 01:23 PM
Although this is pretty cool, being a Web Designer, I'll never see myself using this, manipulating with a finger is difficult, especially when it comes to creating web interfaces & getting accuracy, because you have to remember we are working with pixels, there is no way u can get the accuracy of a mouse through any tablet..
Apart from that, even for professional photographers or those who do illustration I don't think they could make any real use out of this, at least not at this stage, we are use to using either keyboard (shortcuts) + mouse, or a wacom..
Apart from that, even for professional photographers or those who do illustration I don't think they could make any real use out of this, at least not at this stage, we are use to using either keyboard (shortcuts) + mouse, or a wacom..
zen.state
Mar 29, 06:55 PM
thanks 666sheep.
it can be difficult to find the correct info on these older models as compared to the newer macs I have.
This (http://mactracker.ca/) app is a great database of Mac info. It has detailed specs of every Mac ever made.
it can be difficult to find the correct info on these older models as compared to the newer macs I have.
This (http://mactracker.ca/) app is a great database of Mac info. It has detailed specs of every Mac ever made.
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techfreak85
Apr 23, 12:04 AM
I have only been folding with my GPUs since folding the CPU puts off way too much heat. Im hoping to have my air conditioning hooked up soon, it's all free since I work in the sheet metal/hvac trade :p
Hmm... I would have guessed that GPUs (not to mention 4:eek:;)) put off a lot more heat and power usage than a CPU at 100%.
Hmm... I would have guessed that GPUs (not to mention 4:eek:;)) put off a lot more heat and power usage than a CPU at 100%.
Xavier
Dec 26, 09:45 AM
I didn't ask for anything but got lots of food and this neat bonsai tree from my neighbour.
http://i.imgur.com/FJdHS.jpg
I love bonsai trees. :)
http://i.imgur.com/FJdHS.jpg
I love bonsai trees. :)
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glocke12
May 4, 06:54 PM
If the US signs the United Nations Convention Against Torture, and then admits using "enhanced interrogation" methods as part of its policy in the "War on Terror", then there is a double standard. We are either advocates of torture, or we are not.
Until advocates of "enhanced interrogation" grow a pair and start calling it torture, which is what it is, there is no point in even having a discussion on the subject.
Ok, I'll go first. E.I. = torture, and where is the line to hook electrodes up to KSM's balls?
Until advocates of "enhanced interrogation" grow a pair and start calling it torture, which is what it is, there is no point in even having a discussion on the subject.
Ok, I'll go first. E.I. = torture, and where is the line to hook electrodes up to KSM's balls?
diotav
Oct 11, 09:41 AM
Here's mine
Where can I find this wallpaper? :)
Where can I find this wallpaper? :)
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bboucher790
Apr 25, 12:48 AM
Once you go white, you never go back.
hugemullens
Jul 3, 11:29 PM
I do some computer work at our library and they had the HDD with the catalog die (and didnt back up of course). They went to Lazurus??? , anyways they got back a whole new Hard Drive with everything restored. Took 2 weeks i think but they did a really great job. I didnt see the bill but somebody said it was $500 for the new drive and recovery.
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Small White Car
Apr 27, 12:23 PM
Apple's attitude about this stuf has always been very positive. I'm totally willing to believe that all this stuff was an oversight since believing that matches what they've said in the past.
wttheninja
Apr 14, 12:30 PM
Well I am going to get mine at my college bookstore since they are Apple certified! After my 8-9am class that is where I am heading 64GB 3G iPad with the Keyboard dock and black case :D:D:apple::apple:
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fel10
Feb 4, 02:11 AM
MBP
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2011-01-30at55014AM.png
iPad
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/4ff04990.png
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/f2f142cf.png
iPod Touch
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/2e59eec0.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/700cd5da.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/Screenshot2011-01-30at55014AM.png
iPad
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/4ff04990.png
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/f2f142cf.png
iPod Touch
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/2e59eec0.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/babyboy_hot2005/Screen%20Caps/700cd5da.jpg
Intell
Apr 15, 09:09 PM
Bootlace can't be used on any iPod Touch 2G. Only the iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 1G, and iPhone 3G.
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mac jones
Mar 11, 09:48 AM
bump
leekohler
Apr 17, 04:30 PM
Exactly!
Heck I have said some crap to good friends of mine on the ice and they have said some crap to me. Even at my level of play there's emotion that sometimes gets the better of us.
That's funny, because the ice team I started playing with (all straight guys except for me) recently kicked a guy off the team for using the F word repeatedly, and that was before I joined. I don't feel the need to use slurs when I play, and neither do they. They think it's cheap, immature and they won't tolerate it.
Heck I have said some crap to good friends of mine on the ice and they have said some crap to me. Even at my level of play there's emotion that sometimes gets the better of us.
That's funny, because the ice team I started playing with (all straight guys except for me) recently kicked a guy off the team for using the F word repeatedly, and that was before I joined. I don't feel the need to use slurs when I play, and neither do they. They think it's cheap, immature and they won't tolerate it.
Gelfin
Apr 5, 07:36 PM
You mean the preconception that a business suit is normal attire and has no logical comparison with the topic at hand? Yep.
So which is it, do you disagree with what I posted to start with, or don't you? Because this is agreement.
So which is it, do you disagree with what I posted to start with, or don't you? Because this is agreement.
Ries27
Aug 9, 03:04 PM
Here's mine...
macAllen
Aug 13, 05:00 PM
Here's the original.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/2279/fresh_day.html
I'm guessing the poster photoshopped the man on the bike out and thus explains your question. :) By the way, would anyone be able to do the same and re-post this wallpaper? I would appreciate it.
Sorry guys went away for awhile, yeah theres no vanishing point but I think its awesome how it lines up to the water line... anyways
Here you go (http://i38.tinypic.com/muisd4.jpg)
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/2279/fresh_day.html
I'm guessing the poster photoshopped the man on the bike out and thus explains your question. :) By the way, would anyone be able to do the same and re-post this wallpaper? I would appreciate it.
Sorry guys went away for awhile, yeah theres no vanishing point but I think its awesome how it lines up to the water line... anyways
Here you go (http://i38.tinypic.com/muisd4.jpg)
reddevils9119
Oct 14, 03:53 PM
adium icon is giving me problems :(
http://i53.tinypic.com/1r4uo4.png
http://i53.tinypic.com/1r4uo4.png
alent1234
Apr 13, 10:39 AM
The iPhone 4 is a perfectly fine device. In many ways its still ahead of the competition. Take the outstanding battery life, awesome software integration and the beautiful Retina display- to me those are three big features no other competitor has matched.
Apple could do nothing for the next year and still have a phone that can be compared favorably with every phone on the market. Manufacturers are trying to compete with the iPhone by producing larger screens and misc. features not many will use- i.e. mini hdmi ports on phones, etc. They lose focus of the overall user experience- Apple has this down pat.
Apple is essentially a failure of its own success.
you forgot cost
you can "buy" an android phone with iphone 4 like internals and a 4" screen for $50. sometimes less. the thunderbolt just went on sale for $50.
iphone 4 is $300 after you factor in activation and tax
for a lot of people that's a big turn off
Apple could do nothing for the next year and still have a phone that can be compared favorably with every phone on the market. Manufacturers are trying to compete with the iPhone by producing larger screens and misc. features not many will use- i.e. mini hdmi ports on phones, etc. They lose focus of the overall user experience- Apple has this down pat.
Apple is essentially a failure of its own success.
you forgot cost
you can "buy" an android phone with iphone 4 like internals and a 4" screen for $50. sometimes less. the thunderbolt just went on sale for $50.
iphone 4 is $300 after you factor in activation and tax
for a lot of people that's a big turn off
R94N
Oct 2, 05:01 AM
Just changed mine! Paying a little tribute to one of my favorite games, "Little Big Planet".
I like how it was developed by a UK company :D
I like how it was developed by a UK company :D
