Originally posted by VDub
And what's "one of use"???
E2EK1EL
Sorry guys, I was rushing w/ the typing, didn't want to get caught @ work
"One of us"
VERTiG0
This guy is way better.
E2EK1EL
What's on Facebook's mind? Mobile event set for November 3rd
Facebook's made no official push into the smartphone universe -- to date, we've been left using various mobile apps to connect with J. Timberlake, Marky Z. and the rest of the crew, but it looks as if the preeminent social networking site of our generation (ahem) is just about ready to clear the air on at least one issue. The invite above recently landed in our inbox, requesting our presence at "a mobile event at Facebook HQ" in Palo Alto, California. Naturally, we'll be on hand from NorCal bringing you the blow-by-blow, and we're interested to know what you think will be on deck. Will we finally see the Facebook phone that it quickly shot down? The Nexus Two with a borderline-criminal amount of Facebook integration? The resurgence of using pastel colored tin cans to connect Jane and Joe? Whatever the case, we're sure It's Complicated.
(Oh yeah, FB is coming out w/ a phone ... now I remember)
Nerologic
quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
This guy is way better.
:haha:
E2EK1EL
Apple Patenting Method to Harden Stainless Steel
Reports that Apple is patenting a process to harden stainless steel has prompted speculation that the company is interested in making cases for future mobile devices out of steel, rather than plastic or glass. The method described in the application involves placing a thin layer of nitride on top of the steel to improve its ability to resist scratches and rust.
The patent, called "Nitriding Stainless Steel for Consumer Electronic Products," talks about the rust-resistant quality of stainless steel: specifically, the addition of chromium to the alloy which permits a thin layer of chromium oxide to form on the surface, inhibiting further rust. Some manufacturers use a titanium nitride coating to add further protection to the steel, but this can cause a yellowish tint. Apple's patent presents a way to preserve the natural color of the steel by using a different nitride. "In addition to providing a durable, hard surface that is both scratch and impact resistant," the patent reads, "the nitride layer allows for the natural surface color and texture of the underlying stainless steel to remain visible to the user." The layer would be just 15 microns thick but would have a Vickers hardness rating of over 1000. Normal stainless steel has a hardness rating of about 150.
Austenitic stainless steel, which is a form of stainless that includes nickel, is useful for mobile devices because it is non-magnetic and does not block RF, WiFi, Bluetooth, or other wireless technologies utilizing electromagnetism. The band around the iPhone 4 is made of this material.
Apple's interest in metal manufacturing techniques is not limited to this process: the company obtained an exclusive license to use the intellectual property of Liquidmetal Technologies to create extremely strong, flexible materials with the pliability of plastic so that they can be formed into a wide variety of shapes.
Prometheus Xex
Did you know that it's estimated that stainless steel would probably be the longest lasting item humans make (including structures, etc)? Predicted time to total breakdown... 400,000 years. Your stainless steel kitchen sink has the potential of outlasting all traces of the human race !!!
E2EK1EL
Just reading on HoFo about the 2 unlimited VP plan NIGHTMARE!
The two plans are ..
$35 - Unlimited Local Calling
$50 - Unlimited North America Wide w/ SMS
Remember how I posted this up a LONG time ago, stating all credits will be removed w/ these plans by the Revenue Assurance Team?
That's happening with this billing cycle, and all those HoFo guys are crying! Since it took 5-6 calls to Customer Relations to obtain these credits, their hard work has been a waste of time and their previous mind-blowing plans can't not be recovered, since they're grandfathered. Which took months to build and fight for.
A) Previous Plan
B) Current Plan
Here's an example of how much work was wasted
(All credits removed now)
$ 50- UL LOCAL/US/CAN LD
$ 30 - 6 GB
$10- CALLER ID/VM/2500 TEXT
Sometimes being ULTRA greedy doesn't pay off, just be happy with your current "RET" plan and don't touch it.
EDIT:
HOW IRONIC, first time getting this msg from Rogers ... momments after making this post
jeromerobins
is this an actual available/retailed case or is this an image for what they have planned?
Skipper
I am losing my mind trying to get my ringtones (some of which I bought thru itunes, and some that I cut/converted into m4r files from m4a files) on to my iphone 3G. HELP?
VDub
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Originally posted by E2EK1EL Apple Patenting Method to Harden Stainless Steel
