This is just a peach! This article pulls out all of the old saws (you know, “Apple computers are too expensive”, “it’s marketshare is slipping into oblivion”, etc. etc.) without giving any justifications (of course) and then finishes with this:
Finally, it [Apple] needs to acquire some stable, well-adjusted customers, and not the loons, crazies and IT journalists that make up its current user base.
Well isn’t that nice.
In keeping with the toys theme for today:
Owning a motorcycle in Toronto makes about as much sense as owning snow shoes in Los Angeles, but if I could I’d love one of these:
The Wraith and it’s sister the Hellcat are made by Confederate Motorcycles in New Orleans and both push the envelope on motorcycle materials, technologies, and manufacturing techniques. Now if only they came with snow tires, and could protect you from the -30˚ wind-chill while you drove…
image via: RobReport Motorcycling
There have been a number of links to these guys talking about the “JL421 Badonkadonk” a strange StarWars-esque mini personnel transport.
Personally I prefer the “Aphenogaster” pictured above, or perhaps the “Digigrade Stilts” found in their Product catalog. I built something like the Aphenogaster when I was a kid. Mine had 4 wheels, you steered it with your feet, and you sat on the 1/3 hp AC motor (which was mounted on a hinged plank) putting pressure on it so the pully on it’s shaft would rub on the tire of one of the rear wheels. It worked great if the rider was light enough. That and until it ran out of extension cord…
Yup they sure get to make some cool toys. I wonder if they’re hiring. 🙂
via Gizmodo
