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They are making it because there are people that would buy it. That's what makes me sad.
There are cars that I despice but still understand that they need to exist, like the people carrier. (I might even buy one myself out of pure actual need, and then roll up in a fetal position and weep a bit)
The four wheel drive pickup I can understand as well. If the owner lives off the grid on the country side.
But the SUV of today is one of the most pointless contraptions in existence. (Note, I don't think of Toyota Land Cruiser or LandRover Defender as SUVs, they are offroad vehicles)
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I saw a documentary about Aston Martin, it seems to me they are only focusing on the sound that the doors make when slammed 
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Quote: What is the world coming to...
It is a really odd World: I know Windows developers coding on Apple machines. 
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CPallini wrote: Windows developers coding on Apple machines.
 
As the Four Horsemen are joined by a Fifth...
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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And the name of the new horseman - most feared amongst these bringers of chaos and destruction, is:
STUPIDITY
You'd be much better off to die at the hands of one of the other four than to live on with this one
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Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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James Bond used to sell BMWs in Tomorrow never dies. With a demonstration of all the special features for future buyers.
modified 20-Oct-19 21:02pm.
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Can I get one with THAT paint job? Just remove the Pirelli logo.
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They 'made' (AKA, badged up some one else's car) a small hatch some years back.
To do with the emissions of your range of cars, they had to add a small hatch back to counter ballance the others. Stupid EU laws.
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First Lamborghini and now Aston Martin. The world as we know it is truly circling the bowl.
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I'd almost managed to forget about the Lamborghini Inutile.
cheers
Chris Maunder
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You join me in my mourning. Something inside me died when Porsche introduced the Cayenne[^], which seems to be the vehicle of choice for douchebags' wives everywhere.
Software Zen: delete this;
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A keyboard is worth spending money on!
Had a Logitech Wave (K350) for the longest time. Got tired of feeling like the keys were binding at an angle (although they worked with more pressure). Went to the office stores and tested all of theirs, then ran down to Fry's and found an Azio MK-RETRO-04 (non-backlit) one for $72. Pried open the box and tested it out, since the office stores didn't have any. Holy cow! I'd forgotten what it was like to glide type!
Sorry this sounds like a commercial! But to repeat myself, Holy Cow! Shouldn't have waited so long! Fingers are already starting to relax!
Happier coding shall now ensue!
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Personally, I like the re-assurance of an ancient "clickety-click" keyboard that requires a multi-pound key press 
Currently, rocking an antique Lenovo...purchased in 2012...
Amazon.com: Lenovo 73p5220 External Wired USB Preferred Pro USA Keyboard ( 41A5289, 89P8530): Electronics[^]
I'm flexible with any other tech, but my fingers simply learn keyboards...damned muscle memory...takes at least a week of effort to develop 
Also, I despise wireless keyboards...too lazy to change the batteries...and I rarely wander too far from my primary gear.
That said, wireless mice...a whole different animal...the trailing wires get in my way...so, totally a wireless mouse fan.
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The Azio definitely has that ancient 'clickety-clack'! Wonderful! My fingers just glide across the top of them, and it has enough feedback to put a smile on my face! Making fewer typing errors, and faster, too! (I'm only about 60 WPM, so not an old-school master.) It reminds me of the first generation of high quality keyboards on early computers, before we got the mushroom-pressing cheapness of all the others I played with today.
PS - had to get another USB hub for it, because it is wired, and my laptop is all plugged up!
PPS - It has round keys!
modified 14-Nov-18 21:56pm.
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That does look like an awesome keyboard. I was tempted by the all black version, but a bit out of my price range. I am jealous
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Fry's wanted $99 for that one, so I passed. It is classier, but this red on black is cool, and not too distracting.
If you are into Hi-Fi and have a Frys nearby, they were selling the Blue Sadie headphones for $250 instead of the $350 Amazon price. Amazing! They had them on display to listen to, and I was totally blown away. It might have only been the store near me, though, as they show online at $399.
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Muscular Fingers - anything that has all the keys working is fine.
In a few minutes the fingers are adapted to the pressure and spacing. That being said, there are keyboards and there are Keyboards. A wireless keyboard/mouse set that cost US$15 feels like it (and I have one, but that system's rarely used).
Once above some minimum threshold, however, "It's All Good".
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At least it looks easy to clean out from under the keys. Round keys would take some getting used to.
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MarkTJohnson wrote: Round keys would take some getting used to.
Actually, they feel better than any square ones I've ever used. They are slightly concave, and guide your fingers to the center. If you see one at a store near you, test it out. I think you will be surprised (but I could be wrong).
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I'll have to wait until next year at this time. By then my middle child will be married and moved out of his room and I will have space to make a home office.
It's hard to wait.
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MarkTJohnson wrote: I'll have to wait until next year...
I understand that feeling.  Have a good one!
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A good mouse, a good keyboard, and a good chair are the tools of the trade. Never be afraid to spend money on those.
As you grow older, everything else starts to become secondary.
(Well, ok, I suppose you can include a good monitor in that list. Obviously more than one.)
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Kids are excited.
Dogs are excited. (yes, my dogs read)
I am not excited (Oh, the back! That's gonna hurt)
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Business opportunity, get a big case of pixie sticks and whip up a few hundred snow cones to sell to kids.
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