09-10-2007, 03:53 PM | #61 |
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Thermoplastic doesn't affect rfi by itself- true. But have you ever opened a plastic case and found the inside painted with a metalic silvery or copper paint? Ever wonder why a company would go to the expense and trouble to paint the inside of their device?
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09-10-2007, 03:54 PM | #62 |
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A point, but changing the outer shape of the casing wouldn't necessarily mean needing to change the inner shape.
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09-10-2007, 05:14 PM | #63 | |
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But I like it. It has a Space: 1999 kinda vibe. |
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09-10-2007, 05:40 PM | #64 |
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No. I know electroncs. It's the same reason that the EVDO piece will probably be in a metal box.
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09-10-2007, 06:27 PM | #65 |
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I just hope this is not the final design they're going with. I'd hate to see another poorly designed ebook reader fail. Especially one from a company with the influence of Amazon. They have the resources and connections to create a device that could be the ipod of books. Be a shame to see them blow it.
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09-12-2007, 09:43 PM | #66 |
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Well, Amazon did buy Mobipocket so who knows what to expect from them.
All I know is that if this is the final look of the device the owners are going to be in for some serious public ridicule. |
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it won't be any worse then someone walking around with a blutooth ear piece attached to the ear. That's rather silly looking.
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It still looks tacky, but better at least. |
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I'm sure there are some clever souls who could suggest other places to put an earpiece, probably suggest an orientation too.
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I have though about pinning it to my left lapel and saying I was a 'Trekkie'...
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Ooooo. That must be especially tempting to someone with your last name.
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