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Crabbyman

Member since: Dec 30th, 2005

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SNL's Top 10 Greatest Fake Tech Commercials (Switched)

Jun 10th 2010 10:03PM Maybe not a commercial..but the Weekend News Update with the Apple Pequeno is the best in my life.

Review: 2010 Hyundai Tucson GLS is a stylish all-rounder without sacrifice (Autoblog)

Apr 11th 2010 12:05PM Unfortunately, that is the the same problem with most "new" releases. Demand is higher than supply. Look at any video game system, toy, or car release.

The initial flock of people buying them now is greater than it will be in six months to a year. Then, like most items, there will be surplus available to pick and choose from.

Although, I am a fan of the Forester too... ;-)

Report: Unintended acceleration Prius case gets twist involving debt, technology (Autoblog Green)

Mar 12th 2010 4:54PM Yeah..and "22606647" sounds like a rival of Toyota's ghost blogger. Only thing you have posted is anti-Toyota crap.

Very convincing name too...oh, and the fact you only post on Autoblog and Autoblog green and your profile is set to private makes you even more suspicious.

*disclaimer* I drive a Scion...but I am not a Toyota fanboi.

Report: Scion considering entering compact pickup market (Autoblog Green)

Jan 16th 2010 8:00PM I mentioned this over on Autoblog (I think) about 2 new Scions being in the U.S.

I forgot about the A-Bat concept. I do like the looks of it. I think it looks like a mini Ridgeline which I like the styling and utility of.

I agree..."mini" truck with good gas mileage and decent looks. Make it capable of hauling a small load and give it a trailer hitch or "approve" of towing with it.

If the tC motor can handle 800 pounds of passengers, I don't see how it would not be able to be done.

Report: Scion to get stronger Stateside focus, two new models (Autoblog)

Jan 15th 2010 4:45PM I still think they need to make the mini-truck they rumored a few years ago.

It is a niche market with not much competition. As someone else said..a mini Taco.

With no Ford Ranger, what I have heard is an abysmal Colorado, and not much out there, it might make sense.

Xbox 360 Kid Gives 'Joy of Christmas' New Meaning (Switched)

Dec 30th 2009 7:41AM The N64 one is classic. This one seems...almost fakey or forced.


Mike's comment is golden, though!

Traffic Light Counts Down To Green, Promotes Eco-Awareness (Switched)

Dec 2nd 2009 5:38PM I think this is a good idea but as other said, there is a few negatives about it.

The thing I like is the fact that I could slow down if I know the light is changing instead of using brakes. Think coming up to a light knowing there is 3 seconds left you are likely to gradually slow down instead of slam the brakes on so you can keep rolling.

I have the timing down on some of the lights in my city so I can time how long I have before the light changes. This saves me some gas and some brake wear and tear.

Microsoft Finally Pushing Customers to Ditch Internet Explorer 6 (Switched)

Dec 2nd 2009 5:29PM Your assumption about corporate entities is correct.

The State of Ohio's default browser is IE6. I assume other state's default to whatever is default on the OS. Unfortunately I can see that trend continuing with budgets hurting nationwide and IT support being cut. Our agency has not had a full time IT person in about 2 years.

Interestingly, I downloaded Opera to my desktop as a security and ease of use measure and I got reamed royally for doing it. Same with using any utilities other than what was given to me (ie - defrag, spyware, etc).

Engadget's recession antidote: win our custom-built HTPC! (Engadget)

Jul 22nd 2009 8:37PM I'm so po' I can't afford a staycation!

I'm also so po' that I am building a home theater with leftover drywall pieces..woot!

16 Biggest Tech No-Nos (Switched)

Apr 5th 2009 10:35AM Tech No-No #23938:
People replying to other people on a blog/news story page when the post is not directly pointed at them.

(See above poster)
There was one "mean" post and it was towards someone else's advice Teresa. So save yourself some stress and take the good advice over the bad.

Which leads me to..

Tech No-No #89234:
Take everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt. People lie, so check the information you get. People are mean, so do not take everything personally. People attack others because they are weak in person. People cannot read emotion unless it is part of the text.


CAPS LOCK TYPING:
*This is not directed at anybody here* but I think the CAPS issue is more a generational "PC" rule.

Another example: I like to wear hats (baseball, beanies, etc) and wear them outside AND inside. I notice many people that are of older generations either give me a dirty look or verbally attack me to take my hat off when I come inside. To me, I am not disrespecting anybody by keeping my head warm in the winter and I truthfully forget I am wearing a hat sometimes. But I respect their opinion and take my hat off when they say it or I remember.

I wish others would share the same respect when it comes to things like the CAPS LOCK thing, cell phone etiquette, and even how loud people type.