Technology

[Charley]

It's just crazy... I'm sitting in "It's a Grind" posting this via wireless....
Whats next?? anyone have any intel on new technology, gadgets coming out..etc...???

[mbrown2]

Wait for devices that support EVDO or other Broadband wireless deriviatives....Posting from your black/blue berry or smart phone will almost feel like from your computer at home...
Unfortunately the US is behind in Wireless speed compared to the Southeast Asia communities...wireless gaming is the number 1 bandwidth consumer there..

[Havasubum]

It's just crazy... I'm sitting in "It's a Grind" posting this via wireless....
Whats next?? anyone have any intel on new technology, gadgets coming out..etc...???
which "ITS A GRIND" were you at?

[Mrs. Restless22]

Sorry to go off topic...but isnt It's A Grind coffee so much better then Starbucks? I just love that place! :cool:

[LAVEYSABRE575]

charley go to the sema show next month 2nd thru the 5th they have tons of tech. stuff there plus a little marine section..derek

[ROZ]

Bluetooth (http://www.bluetooth.com)

[andy01]

Mrs. RR was telling me about a deal in Japan I think it was........ were you pay for everything with your cell phone. Food, gas, anything. You just put your phone up to it like a card and it's paid.
Sabre575 you going to SEMA?
Andy

[mbrown2]

Go to CES...at the beginning of the year in Vegas...they have some cool gadgets there..
As for trends...
Their will be a push for Mobile TV and Video over 3G Wireless..either through some new technologies in Cellular (HSDPA), or DVB-T, DVB-H or satellite TV? ...This would mean Sat or TV to your car or mobile phone without clunky attenae....obviously a ways off, but a possibility....However battery technology would need to catch up to make it worthwhile in the truly mobile space...
It will also not be too long where the built in camera phones will have the same capabilities of the highest res digi cams of today..

[mbrown2]

Mrs. RR was telling me about a deal in Japan I think it was........ were you pay for everything with your cell phone. Food, gas, anything. You just put your phone up to it like a card and it's paid.
Sabre575 you going to SEMA?
Andy
That is a technology called Paypass....it is being beta'd by Mastercard..
They use Near Field Communications (NFC) to transmit PayPass information to contactless readers at points of sale, allowing folks to pay by waving their phones by the reader built in the Point of Sale equip.
This technology is not new to Korea and Japan but with this an other initiatives will start to gain ground in the states.

[Charley]

which "ITS A GRIND" were you at?
Cypress .... Off Valley View and Lincoln ... 5 mornings a week... ;)

[Charley]

Go to CES...at the beginning of the year in Vegas...they have some cool gadgets there..
As for trends...
Their will be a push for Mobile TV and Video over 3G Wireless..either through some new technologies in Cellular (HSDPA), or DVB-T, DVB-H or satellite TV? ...This would mean Sat or TV to your car or mobile phone without clunky attenae....obviously a ways off, but a possibility....However battery technology would need to catch up to make it worthwhile in the truly mobile space...
It will also not be too long where the built in camera phones will have the same capabilities of the highest res digi cams of today..
Speaking of that.... who knows where I can get a deal on a DVD/LCD that will mount up under the bow of our new boat... wifey wants it for the Brats
I figure if they get that I get #6's and 1000's though .. JK :)

[mbrown2]

Speaking of that.... who knows where I can get a deal on a DVD/LCD that will mount up under the bow of our new boat... wifey wants it for the Brats
I figure if they get that I get #6's and 1000's though .. JK :)
ROZ for one...
How about you have Dave integrate some into the back of the headrests for passenger and driver..you know for those afternoon and late night cruises...bling, bling....Also, maybe a flip up screen for the passenger in the headunit that is plugged into a GPS with Waypoints...bling, bling... :D ....Or how about a flip down 30" unit that comes down from the engine hatch when you open the hatch for that boat theater ....might need two screens if you get the 34 with gull wings... ;) :idea: :D

[Charley]

ROZ for one...
How about you have Dave integrate some into the back of the headrests for passenger and driver..you know for those afternoon and late night cruises...bling, bling....Also, maybe a flip up screen for the passenger in the headunit that is plugged into a GPS with Waypoints...bling, bling... :D ....Or how about a flip down 30" unit that comes down from the engine hatch when you open the hatch for that boat theater ....might need two screens if you get the 34 with gull wings... ;) :idea: :D
You have me confused with someone who can afford such shit!
:D
Roz is a great IDEA..thanks

[Havasubum]

Sorry to go off topic...but isnt It's A Grind coffee so much better then Starbucks? I just love that place! :cool:
i agree it does taste better. try one of there 50 50 drinks thay have there. its not coffee it kind of like an orange julius. definitly good

[LAVEYSABRE575]

andy, yes i am headed to sema 3rd to the 5th what about yourself...derek

[andy01]

andy, yes i am headed to sema 3rd to the 5th what about yourself...derek
Same dates, leaving early am on the 3rd and coming back late on the 5th.
Andy