if you where an inventor...
Aug 3rd 2010, 5:31 pm
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if you where an inventor...
Hi all,
Ok I am a technophobe and I'm a little bit fascinated by all these mod cons, kindles, i phones, blackberrys, magic sticks (the gizmo you stick in your computer that remembers stuff), excel, harddrives, floppy discs, I could go on... I generally get lost when people start using new technology terms- I did once call the IT department to tell them my puter wasn't working to find it wasn't plugged in (pesky cleaners). and I often wonder why all these new gadgets have silly little names.
So if you where bright enough to invent something what would you invent and what would you call it? And can anyone tell me the new stuff I should know but more than likely don't?
Kittycat
xxx
Ok I am a technophobe and I'm a little bit fascinated by all these mod cons, kindles, i phones, blackberrys, magic sticks (the gizmo you stick in your computer that remembers stuff), excel, harddrives, floppy discs, I could go on... I generally get lost when people start using new technology terms- I did once call the IT department to tell them my puter wasn't working to find it wasn't plugged in (pesky cleaners). and I often wonder why all these new gadgets have silly little names.
So if you where bright enough to invent something what would you invent and what would you call it? And can anyone tell me the new stuff I should know but more than likely don't?
Kittycat
xxx
Aug 3rd 2010, 6:14 pm
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Hit 16's
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Re: if you where an inventor...
The Interchop. A guillotine-like device that will actually chop your fingers off if you're still typing away at the internet when you should be in the gym.
Aug 4th 2010, 4:25 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
A chicken that produces yoke-less eggs just for Bahtatboy.
Aug 4th 2010, 8:01 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
Something that is exactly like butter, but healthier!!
/someone whispers something
Oh, never mind... Seems that's already been invented /sigh
U
/someone whispers something
Oh, never mind... Seems that's already been invented /sigh
U
Aug 4th 2010, 8:37 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
Well Kitty I’m glad you asked that. I would complete the dream of the astonishing Nikola Tesla by creating a wireless power system that was free for all to use (Original idea: http://amasci.com/tesla/tmistk.html). Free 100% reliable electricity, everywhere and always. It’s such a PITA that everything but power can be transmitted wirelessly, electricity needs updating.
Of course there are other things like perpetual motion, cold fusion...but they are too unrealistic for now.
Of course there are other things like perpetual motion, cold fusion...but they are too unrealistic for now.
Aug 4th 2010, 9:49 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
A guide to womens' brains.
This one the best I've found so far...
This one the best I've found so far...
Aug 4th 2010, 10:01 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
Electric jam.
Remote-controlled toothbrush.
Anti-gravity socks.
Remote-controlled toothbrush.
Anti-gravity socks.
Aug 4th 2010, 10:05 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
PS The electric jam would be so that I could re-charge my iPod whilst eating breakfast.
Aug 4th 2010, 10:06 am
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Aug 4th 2010, 10:14 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
Something that does away with that spaghetti mess of cables behind my tv. I've tried the 1" wide corrugated conduit thingies, but still you end up with a load of wire at one end or 'tother, plus the intereference caused by the power cables. Is there a simpler way?
Aug 4th 2010, 10:16 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
Instant parsnips.
Or The Instasnip, if you will.
Or The Instasnip, if you will.
Aug 4th 2010, 10:31 am
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Re: if you where an inventor...
A system integrated into the interweb which delivers 30,000 volts directly through the keyboard for inappropriate usage of were/where/we're and other similar "Eats, shoots and leaves" type mistakes.
Though the attempt to use the subjunctive is to be applauded.
Though the attempt to use the subjunctive is to be applauded.
Aug 4th 2010, 10:37 am
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**** it we'll do it live
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Re: if you where an inventor...
if you have interference buy shielded cables