Electricity-powered Datastorm data transfer device is retrolutionary
By Paul Miller 
posted May 12th 2008 8:54AM
posted May 12th 2008 8:54AM
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hummmm....I....got nothin'
Yeah i agree i don't have anything.
with speeds like those who needs firewire etc or 'crack' for that matter.
I do. Engadget is becoming increasingly less worth reading. How much do you have to pay a bunch of slack-assed slackers to post stuff worth reading?
@Keith: More than they're paying you, apparently.
@Joe: That doesn't make any sense, but I'll try to make sense of it by saying this:
Exactly. And at this point I'm questioning whether or not they could even pay me to READ their site at this point.
Keith, settle down. My point was that while you're complaining that Engadget's posts aren't worth reading, you're simultaneously reading them AND writing things for the site that are even less worthwhile than the original post. Essentially contributing more to the problem you're complaining about than solving.
It made sense the first time, too. You just chose to insult me by acting as though it was completely nonsensical and interfering with your rant about how this website is not worth the presumably hundreds of dollars you pay for a subscription.
@Joe: "Settle down"? You sir are a freak as is clearly demonstrated by the high volume of lengthy comments you've left so far in this thread. Get out of your parents' dank dark basement and go for a walk or something. ROFL :D
Whoa, hang on a second, Keith. You CREATED AN ACCOUNT TODAY so you could complain about how Engadget articles aren't worth your time?
HAHAHAHAHA! That's like paying for front row tickets to boo at the band.
I'm going to assume that the whole point to your comments was as a publicity thing and you're actually a marketing genius. Kudos to you.
@ Keith
If you are so disillusioned with Engadget, please explain to me why you are taking the time to post comments on said reprehensible blog?
I smell B.S.
I'm really not the type to criticize anyone, but this is just too much.
@ keith,
if you're gonna complain about something (not that i'm advocating that), please complain about the sh!tty css that came with this redesign that causes objects to fly all over the place
but i digress. not like you're paying for it. don't like it? don't read it.
Is it really so hard to imagine that someone would take 30 secs to express their dissatisfaction?
If anything, I'd say your comment smack of BS.You know, the sort where AOL or Engadget employees react to any negative criticism of them by trying to turn it back on the person making the comment? I'm sure I'm totally off-base though right? ;)
Keith. for gods sakes bugger off.
I'm really tired of the occasional "OH MY GAWD THIS SITE DOESN'T POST EXACTLY WHAT I THINK THEY SHOULD". posts. really? that's awesome you feel that way. and by awesome I mean, get back to work.
I get paid more to read Engadget than the writers get paid to write for Engadget. Yay!
That could have been mildly amusing but the video was the most tedious thing I've ever experienced.
I just hope that director and cinematographer Bob Loblaw doesn't put it on his law blog.
Not enough Arrested Development references these days. Of course I say that now until it gets wildly popular, including stupid people who shouldn't (and probably don't) even get the humor, at which point I'll complain that now too many people are making references, thus diluting the fan base.
What the hell was that rant for?? I need to get my head checked.
Need to put a spin on the disks
Anyone want to share why this is racist?
it was mentioned in the vid (as a 'ha ha' moment, no reason given); you probably fell asleep while those two office workers were 'acting' :)
Gotta LOVE Low budget movies, this deserves an Oscar. It had me in stiches. Dont you think a CD Launcher will be more energy efficient?
this is extremely stupid.
Valuable feedback from the armchair nerd film crtitic! I'd love to see your movies.
Oh, I'm sorry Joe, is this your movie? Did my opinion of it insult you in some way? Just wait til Roeper gets his hands on then see how you feel.
You can certainly realize when something is stupid without having to make something stupid yourself.
No, this isn't my movie, but you knew that already. Speaking as someone who has made a few short films, though, I think that this one is decent, and the cheesy aspects of it are intentional. Of course this style isn't for everyone, but if you don't like it, why not be a little more specific?
ok Joe lets get more specific, its so slow terribly acted and directed that I don't remember which part I was most bored with. Its ok to defend the efforts of short film makers but don't vehemently deny thats its stupid because it is. There are some people that are just not cut out for film, this group is an example of those people
I thought it was pretty funny :)
I agree. I loved it. Sure the execution didn't make any sense at all at times, but it was still hilarious. I love when it cuts back to the first guy "Well that took a wierd turn."
Anyone notice the apple keyboard but the non apple display?
Yeah, I sure did! I was like, damn that is so weird!!
No wait, it's not.. What's your point?
Probably a smart choice. I've also got a 3rd party display on my mac because it was cheaper and had better colour, contrast and response times than a cinema display :)
Hackintosh??
WTF? The disk launcher was pretty cool, and that Girl Scout sure knew how to handle that shotgun! Totally worth the time it took away from work.
Great transfer rate on that device. Where do I get it and how much?
so if I make a video that remotely involves technology, I'll get featured on Engadget? good to know . . .
While I was pleased about the topic on digital cameras was touched on, I'm still confused about the type of dc for beginners. The writer addressed both beginners, semi-professional, etc. as one group and though a list of a good inexpensive ones were list it did not differentiate which was recommended for specific levels.
If anyone can advise me, please respond.
wrong thread
the Datastorm camera is the best for beginners. It's simple, really. Look at that transfer rate. Plus if your subject runs away, you can maim them and make them stay and pose for pics. Imagine the lost opportunities you'll now capture!
@Joe: You are funny, but not in "cool" way, if you know what I mean. ;:-p
Thankyou for giving me something to laugh at. Oh, and you do realize you don't need to create an account to post on this site right? :)
nice use of the reply button
I know. I was just THAT committed to our banter. :p
Wow, the quality of Engadget posts is on the decline.
God hates me for allowing me to watch this!
the flying spaghetti monster forgives all
Was that body lotion on the first guy's desk?
This video is made of pure win, there's no other way I could express that.
"This is my boomstick!"
My 360 just got a single Red Light of Death, and I have to walk to my classes in the rain. but this just made my day a little brighter.
I'd seriously trade up my 360 and iPhone for one of these. Seriously.
this movie is the perfect example of why humor should be left to the professionals. Bad acting, bad writing, and really bad editing.
I actually thought it was pretty hilarious as far as the writing goes. Execution was -- understandably -- pretty weak, mostly because of the editing (Meat! was dead on about the audio) and the acting. Give it another shot with some quality cuts, audio tracks and delivery and I think you have an instant web-cult-classic.
confused : I don't get it.
Normalize the audio!!!!
Normalize the posting!!!!
Oh, sorry. Here you go:
Can it play Doom?/
* lol i think u mean crysis
* shut up
* Man, I am so sick of people who respond to the first comment.
* You just did
These people have too much time on their hands.
* Shut up. no one made u watch it
* You shut up. no one made u stupid.
That was easily the worst five minutes of my entire life.
* your wife thinks differently
* lol try five seconds
* I'm serious...can it play Doom!?
Pwnd!
not you , miller
"This is my boomstick!" LOL, got to love the the Army of Darkness bit. That actually made me laugh because I love that movie.
I actually thought it was ok overall. Had they spent a little more time on the acting (especially the exchange between the 2 guys) it could have been MUCH better. Not that it couldn't be improved upon, but just imagine those lines and some guys from Saturday Night Live and I think it would be a pretty funny skit.
oh thank goodness...I almost thought none of the geeks here picked up on the Army of Darkness bit...that was probably the best part!
Does anyone know if this can send ZIP disks? :-)
god that clip was just... terrible.
whats worse s how many people were involved with it.
awful.
please replace with clips of HUMAN TETRIS post haste
ahh human tetris... infinetely entertaining
I can get the bandwidth up to 480 MiB/s...
(The Imation SuperDisk was available in a 240 MiB capacity in Asia and Australia.)
I thought this was great. Really though, no one lieks serious technology reviews, only retards with a stick up their ass would hate this video.
This reminds me of the lego cd thrower. That thing could really wing them.
http://www.philohome.com/hammerhead/hammerhead.htm
It seems armature video makers still dont know how to normalize their god damn audio tracks.
The Girl Scout was right: A round or two of double ought buck will settle most squabbles.
Darn strait!
pretty terrible :(
Hmm. who dat guy? he's kinda cute.
I don't understand. Couldn't even hear what they're saying. I only hear something about data transfer.
am i alone in this or is the audio really messed up?
And did you see? They're Arrested Development fans. It was "directed" by Bob Loblaw.