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Yes.. and your first accident.. or heavy rain will totally destroy it too... especially if you are mountain biking..

Most definitely not mine, my bike costs around 5600 (mountain bike).. Now if you compared the cost to some laptops, thats abit more valid :)

As someone pointed out, these are geared towards the higher end of the cycling spectrum. I especially love the fact that it supports topo maps..

For the software hack, I am sure apple could easily screw with them, for the hardware hack that was done yesterday, there is no way for apple to patch that, they would have to replace a physical piece of hardware in all existing phones. As for future production, they can mess with the hardware hack on the new phones.

I believe the point of sideshow is that you can concievably display certain data (calender, email, basic stuff) while the system is turned off, or in a sleep mode type state. Atleast that is how I understand sideshow...

The raritans (I used them when I worked at my previous job for a large gov entity) are IP based. All of the servers are connected to a master raritan switch, which then connects to the raritan consoles on users desks via your ip network. It would take getting to the server to do what you described, which would not be easy. Additionally, based on HSPD12, the card reader passes your credentials to the server, the server authenticates the user. What this particular device allows, is the ability to be able to use the common access cards remotely rather then having to sit in front of the machine.

Well, I guess you could always make a table out of it... ala MS's Surface.... if the screen is rugged enough anyways.

I shred my bills when I am done with them.. I am guessing a bonfire is more economical then buying an industrial sized shredder to deal with that pile of paper...

I'm with you on that, granted I worked as a bar tender for a very very short time a very long time ago (I was a stand in for a friend for a few nights at a bar I worked at in a non bar tender capacity). Its not always even about the strength of the drinks, its about the experience and comradery between ones self and the bartender that makes a good evening at a bar.

I can see these devices being installed at rich peoples homes maybe, and normal restaurants possibly, but I would not frequent a bar that installs these things.