alpacalypse commented on Say Goodbye to Bike Chains; Say Hello to Belt Drives, at 12:53 PM on Sep 4 Belt drives are a lot like electronic shifting in that they're cool and new and will probably see widespread adoption because all the bike companies would love to sell you one... But they're not nearly as repairable as conventional chains. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Lightning Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X200, at 4:59 AM on Aug 10 The decision in the nipple/trackpad debate is one between typing and mousing. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Olympus and Panasonic Launch Micro Four Thirds System For Smaller, Rangefinder-Like Digicams, at 8:55 AM on Aug 5 The idea of a new generation of rangefinder cameras is pretty neat... more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on German Family Buys Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle For Grocery Runs, at 6:21 PM on Aug 3 LOL at the woman holding up her eco-friendly reusable shopping bag while standing in a 5MPG tank. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on 1940s Video Shows Off Crazy Bike Innovations, at 6:18 PM on Aug 3 @james-42: Yeah, recumbents are too fast. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Shimano's All-Electric Gear System is Like F1 Paddle Shifters For Your Bike, at 10:12 AM on Aug 1 @thegadgeteer: also, forgot to mention-- The electronic shifters aren't new in the "paddle shifter" department. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Shimano's All-Electric Gear System is Like F1 Paddle Shifters For Your Bike, at 9:19 AM on Aug 1 cable shift/braking systems aren't "rickety"; properly maintained they can outlast many of the other systems on a bike. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on FireWire 1600 and 3200 Approved, Use FW800 Connectors, at 9:26 AM on Jul 31 What, exactly, does this have over eSATA? I bristle at the thought of yet another connector becoming popular these days... more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on MIT Thermoelectric Device Could Revolutionize Home Heating, at 9:55 PM on Jul 26 @Sandtigrr: If your attic's getting hot, you're much better off instaling a solar panel on your roof. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Update: Oops, the MEDUSA Mind Control Ray Gun Will Actually Kill You, at 3:05 PM on Jul 26 @Hiphopopotamus: I hate to sound like a dick, since you'll certainly respond that you were "just joking," but honestly, this is a pretty serious situation. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Flowlight: Like a Blackboard With Lasers, at 8:41 PM on Jul 25 Didn't a Japanese company (matsushita?) come up with a 3D display a while ago that used lasers and plasma pockets? more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on China Anti-Terrorist Plan Includes Flamethrowers, Segways, Chuck Norris Clones, at 5:41 PM on Jul 19 Why the segways? more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Question of the Day: Do You Support Hands-Free Laws?, at 5:27 PM on Jul 19 re: comments from anti-government types: banning cell phone use in cars is not a blatant infringement on people's rights. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Seattle's Filthy, Prostitute-Ridden Automated Public Toilets Now Available on eBay, at 6:43 PM on Jul 17 I don't see why everyone wants public restrooms so bad. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Ferrari Going Hybrid in 2015, at 11:26 PM on Jul 16 widespread, yes, but also idiotic. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on Hands On Lenovo X200: Tiny, Cheap, Means Business (But Forgot the Trackpad), at 2:02 PM on Jul 15 This basically seems like an X61 widescreen with $200 tacked on. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on iPhone 3G Battery Life Beats the Competition, Apple's Own Tests, at 9:25 AM on Jul 14 Talk time is good and all, but on such a data-heavy phone, I'd like to see how long it lasts with intermittent data and location service usage. more » [gizmodo]

alpacalypse commented on The 10 Fattest States In The Country, at 12:22 AM on Jul 12 Don't have stats on me, but it seems that the most obese states are the poorest ones. more » [consumerist]