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Gadling giveaway - ContourHD wearable HD helmet camera {Gadling}
Dec 17th 2009 8:48PM snowboarding or next battle on my light cycle.
British Airways to allow cell phone use on London to New York flights {Gadling}
Jan 30th 2009 6:45PM I am often amazed at the lack of discretion in some people. Shocked that they carry their phone conversations with abandon, speaking as if they are the only person in existence. Airing their side of the conversation for everyone to hear.
It's a similar experience to be sitting in a movie theatre, enjoying a good movie when suddenly a pair of attenders decide they want to have a conversation during the movie.
Some would see this as a bad thing. We all pay to go see a movie. That is the primary reason- to watch a movie in the quiet of the theatre. While others feel they have payed money and therefore have the right to do as they please. In their case, it's to carry on a conversation during the movie, disturbing the rest of the movie watching audience.
Will this also become the case for passengers. It starts with the texting, soon phone calls will be permitted. The fee to board a plane comes a much higher price tag than a movie ticket. Then do I, as a passenger, have even greater right to do as I please. To carry on a one sided conversations on the phone. Possibly loud enough that the entire cabin is aware of every intimate detail of my life?
It becomes and issue of selfishness and disregard for those around you. It is "what I want, mind your own business" mentality.
We even have laws in some locals. Laws prohibiting the use of phone, without the use of a headset while driving. Still I see countless drivers not paying attention, oblivious to the traffic around them- holding a phone to their ear.
While I would love to be able to use the phone while in flight, a great convenience it could be. I think we can just do with out it. I could be wrong. Maybe people can be civilized and show better judgement and courtesy while in flight. Maybe we will just have to implement talking/no-talking sections.
Engadget HD Holiday Giveaway (part I): Sling Media's Slingbox PRO-HD {Engadget HD}
Jan 2nd 2009 1:42PM now the only viewing I'll miss is when I walk to the bathroom.
Poll: Are you satisfied with your HD service? {Engadget HD}
Feb 10th 2008 2:24AM I agree, TWC's HD content is pretty anemic. Here in LA I would expect better. I am considering the switch to a satellite provider but torn by a non-HD issue; international channels for the parents.
Dish has a better international package than Direct, but Direct has a better HD line up compared to Dish. Come on, no CNNHD or CNBC HD? WeatherChannelHD? SciFiHD?
I have a great DLP tv but one 11 channels to watch. Give me a break TWC. Get your butt in gear!
And what's with the SD programming on the TNT HD? Or is that TBS HD? I'm getting really tired of 2/3ds of my screen that is stretched. Pathetic.
New Director for 'Kung Fu' Movie? {Cinematical}
Sep 14th 2007 1:31AM goes to show how strange hollywood can be.
but what else is new. of all the medical dramas on tv, how many asians are cast?
it will, yet again, be a slap in the face. asians are not good enough to portray asians on film.
yellow face tv.
TUAW Back-to-School Giveaway Day 13: an iPhone {TUAW.com}
Aug 29th 2007 3:37PM i could do with a free iPhone
Win yourself some Shure headphones! {Engadget}
May 25th 2007 6:53PM a little jazz, a little trance.
Win a 32-inch LCD HDTV on TV Squad's second birthday! {AOL TV}
Mar 12th 2007 10:57PM Battlestar Galactica
Engadget HD giveaways: win a Samsung HL-S5679W DLP with LED backlight {Engadget HD}
Nov 24th 2006 7:15PM HDMI cable too?
Engadget Black Friday giveaways (part 2): Nikon D40 DSLR! {Engadget}
Nov 24th 2006 5:29PM gimmee gimmee
