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jcomeau_ictx commented on Skorpion Quad Multi-Terrain Skates

jcomeau_ictx — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:48:46 -0400

June 24, 2007 at 9:48 pm

"It supposedly works on grass and cobblestones, to name two. LandRollers don't work on the dirt roads around here, either; I tried those first. My dirtboard with 9-1/2 inch tires is about the only thing short of a bicycle that will work. I figured out the rear strap; make sure to thread it through the provided loops when ratcheting. Then to undo them, push the tab, and the whole strap, horizontally along the top of your foot and both front and rear straps slide off almost effortlessly."

jcomeau_ictx updated Skorpion Quad Multi-Terrain Skates

jcomeau_ictx — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:57:52 -0400

June 21, 2007 at 10:57 pm

new pro/con: it's hard to undo the rear strap, it takes some finagling each time.
new pro/con: they're not usable on many dirt roads; "multi-terrain" apparently doesn't include dirt roads in case you're wondering.
new pro/con: base bearings are crap. upgrade bearings at time of purchase or as soon as possible thereafter.
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jcomeau_ictx updated Otterbox Laptop Case

jcomeau_ictx — Sat, 26 May 2007 21:54:05 -0400

May 26, 2007 at 9:54 pm

new pro/con: the screws that hold the shoulder strap mounts might not be in tightly. using a 2.5mm allen key, remove them, coat them with a threadlock or crazy glue, and retighten to be safe.

jcomeau_ictx sent a message to Omar

jcomeau_ictx — Sat, 26 May 2007 08:34:19 -0400

May 26, 2007 at 8:34 am

"yes, i think you're right, the personal stuff can go into the comments. i'm beginning to get the idea, thanks -- jc"

jcomeau_ictx commented on Otterbox Laptop Case

jcomeau_ictx — Sat, 26 May 2007 08:31:54 -0400

May 26, 2007 at 8:31 am

"the shoulder strap was pretty crappy for a $160 case. it got its first real use on my trip to Boston earlier this month. by the second day the rubber had torn on both sides of the shoulder pad. by the 5th day the rubber had ripped almost all the way down and one of the clasps, which weren't reliable anyway as pointed out above, pulled completely out at the swivel joint."

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jcomeau_ictx — Fri, 25 May 2007 02:28:17 -0400

May 25, 2007 at 2:28 am

jcomeau_ictx updated 3 products

jcomeau_ictx — Fri, 25 May 2007 02:27:10 -0400

1. updated Otterbox Laptop Case - May 25, 2007 at 2:27 am

new pro/con: Enough room for a laptop, power adapter and small accessories
tapped as "have it"
new pro/con: the rubber stopper can come open when transporting the case in a manner that has it jostling around with other luggage, making the waterproof features moot.
new pro/con: customer service is very good, they seem to care about their products and want to improve them
new pro/con: the clasps on the shoulder strap tend to open by themselves in use, making the box fall to the ground.
new pro/con: the shoulder strap is cheaply made
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2. updated Dell Latitude L400 - May 25, 2007 at 1:50 am

new pro/con: can't find in Dell Outlet, or in a Google search, for anywhere near the $250 listed price.
new pro/con: no built-in wifi

3. updated Pixtreme Digital Sports Camera - May 25, 2007 at 1:38 am

tapped as "have it"
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new pro/con: needs to be removed from waterproof enclosure to connect to PC
new pro/con: doesn't have auto-off after certain period of not being used, another standard engineering practice ignored by manufacturer
new pro/con: waterproof enclosure doesn't have recessed "on" button, so it gets turned on accidentally while traveling and batteries die

jcomeau_ictx updated Pixtreme Digital Sports Camera

jcomeau_ictx — Fri, 25 May 2007 01:27:06 -0400

May 25, 2007 at 1:27 am

new pro/con: batteries won't last long, and batteries shipped with camera are cheap carbon-zinc, DOA in at least one case
new pro/con: won't take power from the USB port, which should be standard engineering practice by now
new pro/con: cannot take close-up photos, about 4 feet away seems to be minimum without blurriness
new pro/con: it has built-in flash
new pro/con: it's waterproof
new pro/con: cheap, about $100 on eBay

jcomeau_ictx sent messages to 2 people

jcomeau_ictx — Thu, 24 May 2007 23:32:40 -0400

1. sent a message to Omar - May 24, 2007 at 11:32 pm

"Hi Omar, thanks, I realized I did it wrong after I'd already done it. I plan to go back and clean it up when I get a chance. At the same time, though it is written from a personal perspective, it is a lot more informative than, for example, the relatively content-free marketing blurb under one of the other waterproof digital cameras: "A truly waterproof camera up to 200 feet. Going on some deep dives? A powerful external flash will illuminate those elusive sea creatures. Nessie, I've got your number." In all fairness, I hope that "reviewer" got a similar message."

2. sent a message to jcomeau_ictx - May 24, 2007 at 11:30 pm

jcomeau_ictx updated Pixtreme Digital Sports Camera

jcomeau_ictx — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:56:47 -0400

May 24, 2007 at 8:56 pm

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jcomeau_ictx — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:35:52 -0400

May 24, 2007 at 8:35 pm