Screen Grabs: Roman Nevikov makes final call on Palm Treo Pro

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Well, what do you know? Yet again, the tech-savvy bunch producing NBC's Life has managed to incorporate a relatively fresh piece of technology into the storyline. For those still waiting to check the season finale on DVR, you may want to skip ahead, but for those who either a) already watched or b) don't ever care to watch, here's the skinny. Roman Nevikov, Charlie's arch enemy, appeared to be tracking his every move on Palm's Treo Pro (minus the branding). 'Course, he also considered using it as a weapon upside Reese's skull, but thankfully no LCDs or QWERTY keyboards were harmed during filming. So sad he'll never get to upgrade to a Pre, ya know?

Gallery: Screen Grabs: Roman Nevikov makes final call on Palm Treo Pro

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[vexx786 @ Apr 9th 2009 9:09PM]

i remember this part, good episode

[GBeatzRecrds @ Apr 9th 2009 9:12PM]

eww Goronchev

[tech @ Apr 9th 2009 9:26PM]

Can't believe he got taken out with a single blow to the adam's apple.

Then again, if Cromartie can come back as John Henry, who knows...

[Derek @ Apr 9th 2009 9:46PM]

A single punch to the throat with enough force can crush the larynx, rupturing blood vessels and causing near instantaneous swelling that completely blocks the airway.

[phil @ Apr 9th 2009 11:00PM]

It's way believable. If you remember a) Roman was laughing, offering up his throat as a target, b)Charlie's hand moved *wicked* fast (remember your Force equations: double the mass, double the force. Double the velocity *quadruple* the force) and c)You could actually hear his larynx crack from the blow.

If the adam's apple gets crushed you are fucked unless you can get an emergency tracheotomy in seconds. Derek is right about the aftereffects, the throat closes almost right away.

[phil @ Apr 9th 2009 11:08PM]

To head off the pendants:

Ok, actually F=ma (or F=mv^2 for constant velocity). Charlie's hand was *accelerating*, but the ratio still stands since a=change of velocity over time which would still have the effect of quadrupling force in my example.

[caleb @ Apr 11th 2009 12:59PM]

Sorry for being pedantic, but I believe the word you are looking for is pedant, not pendent.

...and no, the irony is not lost on me.

[MacVicta @ Apr 9th 2009 9:47PM]

That hideous contraption is what Palm would still be peddling as their flagship if it wasn't for the iPhone.

[CleverEndeavor @ Apr 9th 2009 9:58PM]

"for the iphone"

palm was losing money already anyway before apple came out with its ishit.
so, the pre was meant to save palm, it wasnt created because of the iphone.

[eddie @ Apr 9th 2009 10:00PM]

i just watched this episode on hulu. im in love with this show. so well thought out.

[phil @ Apr 9th 2009 10:53PM]

I know. I've been watching since season 1. In fact I bought the HD season pass for both on iTunes (no Tivo) and just now finished watching the finale. I'm so glad they closed the main story arc since it looks like this is it for Life. Rumor has it Chuck is the only scripted series being renewed.

[Matthew C @ Apr 10th 2009 4:03AM]

That's disappointing. Detective shows are so common - Life was unique because of its overall plot. The characters and ideas were generally original, which is hard in such a common genre.

I would assume that Heroes will return as well though, I cant see NBC letting it go considering how it has maintained a fairly dedicated audience (moreso than chuck, which just isn't quite so funny anymore).

[mike @ Apr 10th 2009 4:51AM]

That's a strange (and decidedly false) rumor: 30 Rock, Law and Order: SVU, The Office, Medium, and Heroes will all almost definitely be renewed. I'm really, *really* hoping Chuck comes back next season, but it's definitely no guarantee.

And yeah, Chuck's humor is incredibly subtle these days, it seems. I hang out on the NBC message boards and people are laughing at the most obscure things in scenes that I always seem to miss (Lester's bad tackle which is in the corner of the screen for all of one second), or things that I thought were 100% drama and no comedy (Chuck tranquing Casey). These past few episodes have been mostly drama, romance, and action.

[Andre @ Apr 9th 2009 10:12PM]

I dont get whats so bad about the phone. Best Sprint phone on the market right now. Shit might even be better than the overated Pre. Ill just buy whichever is cheaper when the Pre drops.

[laughing_skullx @ Apr 9th 2009 10:27PM]

How is this better than the Pre? Come on, it runs Windows Mobile. I have had two Windows Mobile phones and I could NEVER go back.

[Quikboy @ Apr 10th 2009 1:08PM]

@laughing_skullx:

If you'd do your research, you can customize WinMo to meet your needs.

[hobbez84 @ Apr 9th 2009 10:35PM]

great episode, the ending had me grinning from ear to ear.

[Berges @ Apr 10th 2009 1:42AM]

Darren seems to be a big fan of LIFE, this is the third time he has spotted a tech gadget in the show.

I hope they do bring back LIFE for a third season though.

[Christo @ Apr 10th 2009 8:32AM]

Yes, although they really tied up a lot of loose ends... Not a great way to prepare for a new season :-/

[Christo @ Jun 12th 2009 9:08AM]

Yup, called it... :-( No more Life... Ugh...

[Christo @ Apr 10th 2009 8:31AM]

Did anyone notice Det. Seever had an iPhone (or clone) that she couldn't figure out how to silence the vibrating? (Hint: pressing a button is a lot more effective than covering it with your hand...)

[joseph @ Apr 10th 2009 9:32AM]

not caring about the phone, but the show was awesome, but as is the case with all great shows, such as life on mars, journeyman, and now life, the studios will cancel it since most of their audience is busing wastching grappling with the stars

[Jonathan @ Apr 10th 2009 9:22AM]

Is it just me or did they make the simulated screen bigger than the screen actually is on the Pro? How come it wasn't mentioned in the article?

[BLee @ Apr 10th 2009 12:23PM]

I really enjoy this show, I hope it gets renewed.