MetaFilter posts tagged with laptops

Bye!

punkbitch — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:49:34 -0800

Travelers' Laptops May Be Detained At Border. The policies cover "any device capable of storing information in digital or analog form," including hard drives, flash drives, cell phones, iPods, pagers, beepers, and video and audio tapes. They also cover "all papers and other written documentation," including books, pamphlets and "written materials commonly referred to as 'pocket trash' or 'pocket litter.' " Good bye freedom. Nice knowing you.

1st OLPCs in Uruguay

signal — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:57:13 -0800

First OLPC deployment, in Uruguay.

Flickr Self-Incrimination

AccordionGuy — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:29:21 -0800

Bill MacEwen's laptop got stolen last week, but all might not be lost. Someone in possession of the laptop -- possibly the thief -- just posted a self-portrait to Flickr using the account stored in the laptop. If you know anything about the gentleman in the photo, please contact Bill through his blog. If you like to fantasize about committing "the perfect crime", add this boo-boo to your "DO NOT DO" list.

Geek Cruise.

jba — Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:48:07 -0800

Nothing like spending time on the beach... with your laptop. (.mov trailer)
Geeks On Board is a documentary about a unique phenomenon, a one-week cruise designed for people who have an extraordinary relationship with their computers.

Beware ... step away from the laptop...

ericb — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:34:17 -0800

Beware ... step away from the laptop. Laptop computers may damage male fertility. Dr. Yefim Sheynkin of the State University of New York (Stony Brook) reports in the journal Human Reproduction. "Laptops, which reach high internal operating temperatures, can heat up the scrotum which could affect the quality and quantity of men’s sperm." "...Sheynkin, director of male infertility and microsurgery at the university. 'Don't get me wrong -- the laptop computer is very useful and helpful. But we need to be cautious.' "

(Nearly) Unbreakable

erratic frog — Sat, 11 Sep 2004 05:34:59 -0800

Shake it, don't break it! Linked article reviews a few laptops that can really take a beating. Hey, I adore my sexy, sleek Sony Vaio, but I have to admit, if I ever dropped it, I'd have a really big problem. (This article is from April, so I did search of MeFi and there were no returns, so enjoy!)

FOLLOW UP: Laptop Steering Wheel Mount

radio_mookie — Sun, 04 Jan 2004 07:14:46 -0800

California bans using computers or watching TV while driving I made this post on Dec. 26 about the Laptop Steering Wheel Mount and just wanted to post a follow up. I wish more states would enact the same type of law.

How did you lose yours?

brettski — Thu, 16 Oct 2003 06:34:07 -0800

Top 10 data disasters The BBC report on a list of 10 data mishaps and asks for more. Some of the user submitted stories are too funny. So how did you lose yours?

Adam Osborne, 1939-2003

PeteyStock — Wed, 26 Mar 2003 10:57:43 -0800

Adam Osborne could arguably be called one of the fathers of the laptop, having introduced the first commercially successful portable computer, the Osborne 1. Sadly, he passed away late yesterday. It's interesting to consider that those of us who use laptops day-to-day in our jobs owe a gratitude to one of the less-well-known pioneers of the tech industry.

Little nugget 'O hope for yr. platter...

troutfishing — Tue, 11 Mar 2003 10:23:49 -0800

Laptops transform learning for 7th graders in rural Maine : It "was more controversial than abortion, gay rights or even clear cutting," said former Gov. Angus King. But "Just six months after Maine began a controversial [and first in the nation] program to provide laptop computers to every seventh grader in the state, educators are impressed by how quickly students and teachers have adapted to laptop technology."(NYT)

Laptop burns manhood

chrid — Fri, 22 Nov 2002 12:17:19 -0800

My laptop gets pretty hot but I never imagined it could cause burns! In fact this is probably the only injury that can be caused by a computer, apart from electrocution?

JonnyX — Thu, 07 Nov 2002 03:18:18 -0800

Microsoft launch the windows xp Tablet. A cross between a laptop and a PDA, comes in two forms, a laptop with a rotatable screen or just as a tablet with no key board or mouse. you can write directly onto the screen with the magic pen and send e-mails or create documents in your own hand writing. not sure how much it costs. I wonder how long before the Linux posse get their hands on it! more cool pics here.

fpatrick — Wed, 04 Sep 2002 11:02:33 -0800

No laptops??? How am I going to watch my DVDs? Or, for that matter, get my ego stroked by people ogling my TiBook?

flatlander — Mon, 05 Aug 2002 17:07:33 -0800

Probe: Feds Missing Weapons, Laptops
"Hey Ed, what happened to those UZI's and MAC-10's we had?" "Jeez, I don't know. Last time I saw them they were with the laptops."
I'm glad the INS and FBI don't use SAM's.

Irontom — Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:38:05 -0800

Exploding Silicon Laptop thieves beware! We can now make your ill-gotten loot explode on command...

jackstark — Tue, 12 Jun 2001 13:53:00 -0800

Boeing is upping the chance you'll be able to surf while you fly.. Question is: will more of these devices also mean a lower price?

jessamyn — Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:40:27 -0800

Seattle private school to make laptop purchase and use mandatory . Lakeside School -- well known as the alma mater of Bill Gates -- is making laptop ownership a precursor to grades 7-12 beginning next year. Some parents are up in arms despite a glowing pilot program assessment and a somewhat cloying letter from Lakeside's head of school, who also assures families on financial aid that help will be available. Is this just one school getting a jump on the future of education, or a corporation-driven attempt to lock in younger and younger consumers?

Cavatica — Tue, 27 Jun 2000 10:17:25 -0800

15 hour batteries - Just when we thought we weren't spending enough time with our laptops, IBM comes along and does this.

mathowie — Thu, 29 Jul 1999 16:18:29 -0800

Is it wrong to love a machine? I'm writing this from my employer's new Toshiba ultra portable laptop which also happens to be using the wireless LAN. There's nothing quite like wandering around with a 4 pound, 1 inch thick pentium II 366 that's network enabled.