Who needs hair magic if does work it sounds like a hoax after all!!
afshan
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Christensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Soliciting advice on new Springboard
> Re: "Rotisserie Master"
>
> I think there is already a patent on this product. Ron Popeal is already
> selling the dang stuff at 2 in the morning and it comes with some hair
magic!
>
> Afshan Jamil Raees wrote:
>
> > Sure, I 'd like to beta test your product...
> > afshan
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Daniel McCarty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 11:09 AM
> > Subject: Re: Soliciting advice on new Springboard
> >
> > Andrew Ball wrote:
> > >
> > > I've got a working prototype of a new Visor Springboard module.
> > >
> > > It's basically a fully functional rotisserie oven, with two massive
> > > sprockets on the ends of six stainless steel barbeque skewers. It's
> > called
> > > the "Rotisserie Master"T Springboard.
> >
> > Phew! We're so excited to hear that we're not the only ones
> > creating a line of Handy Cooking Essentials(tm) for Handspring
> > devices. Some of your problems seem to correlate with difficulties
> > we faced during the beta process, and I think we can help. After
> > all, the more food cooked with Handspring devices the faster we will
> > solve the world's hunger problems!
> >
> > > I have a few technical problems to solve and I'm soliciting advice.
> >
> > Our main unit, the Handy Blowzzard(tm), creates frozen dairy
> > delights by only adding water and flavoring. The unit itself
> > is inserted upside down and whips the mixture into edible treats.
> > Options like temperature, consistency, mixture, etc. are controlled
> > through software, of course.
> >
> > > 1) The heat from the rotisserie seems to be fusing the Visor's touch
> > > screen layers together. This causes "mistaps" or phantom taps. While
> > I've
> > > had some success using heat resistant mylar to shield the Visor, I'm
still
> > > seeing a fair bit of smoke and charring from the outer shell of the
Visor,
> > > plus the butcher block applique on the Springboard interface seems to
be
> > > peeling badly. Suggestions?
> >
> > We ran into the opposite problem when our ionic coolant leaked
> > onto one of our beta testers hands and resulted in frostbite and the
> > subsequent amputation of three fingers. We immediately recalled the
> > unit and removed the beta tester from our list. We don't need fool
> > testers that can't even prevent injury to themselves!
> > Our LCD display was undergoing extreme latency periods from the
> > cold, so we were forced to also install a small butane burner on the
> > back of the module. We've found that the mixture of excessive
differences
> > between heat and cold produced a normalcy that did not interfere too
> > badly with human life. However, one beta tester reported that his unit
> > lasted a scant 4 minutes before shattering into plastic shards while
> > mixing his Dairy Delight(r). We fired him, too. We don't need beta
> > testers who can't take good care of their prototype!
> >
> > > 2) The hot fat from meat dribbles down into the case workings. I'm
> > looking
> > > for a simply but elegant solution to control the problem. Perhaps
some
> > > sort of fire-proof, oil resistant bushing material? If I can solve
this
> > > problem, I think I've got the whole ventilation thing licked as well.
> >
> > One of our beta testers stated that her unit broke shortly after
> > inserting her Handspring device into a mixture of water and Blueberry
> > Blowzzard Delight(tm). Frankly, we were quite shocked! After all we
> > did for her to send her a beta unit... (She is no longer a beta
tester.)
> >
> > > 3) I tried using lithium cells, but I just couldn't get the heating
> > > elements to warm up. At the moment, the Rotisserie Master requires a
> > > three-phase, 100 amp, 240VAC disconnect to ensure proper cooking
> > > temperatures. Obviously, this can make the Rotisserie Master somewhat
> > > cumbersome and I'm worried that ultimately, this will reduce market
share.
> > > Plus, when the Rotisserie Master Springboard module ships with all its
> > > options, the shipping weight is close to 135 pounds net.
> >
> > We've licensed an entropy reversal (http://www.entropysystems.com)
> > system and are able to achieve extreme cold (~73.5K) through low-
> > pressure air induction and our small butane fuel cell. I suggest that
> > you look into these methods. One of our beta testers informed us that
> > his dog froze to death in the night after cuddling up near his Handy
> > Blowzzard(tm) unit. Of course, we immediately fired him and revoked
> > his unit. We certainly don't want animal killers on our beta team!
> > (We are also considering legal action against him for cruelty to
> > animals.)
> >
> > > Additionally, in re-reading my notes on "the Zen of Palm", it would
seem
> > > that I'm stretching the boundaries of what Jeff and Donna had in mind
in
> > > terms of form factor.
> > >
> > > Anyone got any suggestions on how to reduce the weight/power draw of
the
> > > unit without compromising that "right out of the oven" barbeque
flavour?
> >
> > We suggest that if you can't create a real flavor, fake one by
> > enhancing molecular flavoring. We've been able to create
Real-Tasting(r)
> > flavors for our Blowzzard(tm) products. However, their nutritional
> > value is dubious at best. But if a beta tester brings this point up,
> > fire them immediately and recall their unit. You don't need fool beta
> > testers messing up your poduct, that's for sure!
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Hank Simmeraschf
> > Handy Cooking Essentials, Inc.
> >
> > p.s. If anyone would like to beta test our product, please let us
> > know. We, uh, seem to be running a little short of testers right now...
>
> --
> Chuck
>
> Charles L. Christensen
> Vice President Engineering
>
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