>>John Teffer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>How about hacking a used Sega controller's outputs to the monitors buttons, >>and then programming in a series of button pushes to return the monitor to >>it's proper settings? (Preferably using some noisy relays and/or solenoids >>in between, along with several colored lights)
>From: Michael Bryan Bell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >You know what scares me, is that I think you're serious... It sounds crazy when I say it, but think of all the useless extra features electronics makers put into things, while ignoring basic stability, quality, and usability problems. How many extra man-hours and research dollars did it take to give the newer iMacs a sleep indicator that doesn't just change color, doesn't just blink, but pulsates/dims on and off? While they were so busy adding that feature they could have been making it so that my iMac doesn't crash every time it wakes up from sleep. And have you browsed Wal-Mart's stereo aisle lately? Every consumer stereo system has scrolling multicolor text displays that say "hello" and "goodbye" and "Oh, yeah, turn up the bass some more big boy" while at the same time using incredibly crummy tissue-paper woofers. And then there's the microwave ovens with color LCD touch screens and CD quality sound for the "beep" indicating your popcorn is done being burnt. >People like you keep the world from getting boring. Aww, thanks. >Rock on. :) *Does so.* -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
