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  • F Foothill

    That feature would be better if the tire sensors were not first sensors to fail (and costs $180+ to replace).

    if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); } Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016

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    One thing the mechanic told me when he was replacing the wheel was "Don't use the quick tyre inflation fix tool!" as it will fill the tyre with gunk and require the tyre sensor to be replaced. So not only do I not get a spare tyre but if I use the kit that is meant to reinflate the tyre I also have to fork out a large quantity in dosh to replace the sensor too - that's a definite fail on the p[art of the manufacturer.

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    • N Nish Nishant

      Ravi Bhavnani, using hankies and saving the environment! :-D

      Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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      And spreading disease ... with a disposable tissue, you throw away the bug ridden paper instead of carrying it around with you to infect others with. But me? I use "proper" cotton hankies myself ... :laugh:

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        And spreading disease ... with a disposable tissue, you throw away the bug ridden paper instead of carrying it around with you to infect others with. But me? I use "proper" cotton hankies myself ... :laugh:

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        Yeah, I've always felt hankies are mainly for show. If you actually use them a few times, it's just a bacterial container.

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        • C Chris Quinn

          Cash register receipt rolls have a red stripe on then when they are nearing the end

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          Tomz_KV
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          I remember seeing it from time to time at some stores. It gave me an impression that leaked ink from the register colored the paper. I was certainly wrong.

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          • T Tomz_KV

            People say reading has a lot of benefits. Have not tried it.

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            GuyThiebaut
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            The car has a flipping huge touch screen that relays performance, satnav, reversing camera and audio information. They could create a welcome video that can be played on the screen to familiarise you with the car.

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            • T Tomz_KV

              I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

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              Jeremy Falcon
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              Simple Human[^] liners do something similar. When you're getting low in the pack there's a sticky note / tag on of the bags to remind to get some more. It's catchy.

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              • T Tomz_KV

                I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

                TOMZ_KV

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                kmoorevs
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                When my printer gets low on ink, the print job starts to look bad! If only it could remind me when it gets low on paper. :laugh:

                "Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse

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                • T Tim Carmichael

                  When the bottle of ketchup is almost empty, it makes a 'squirty' sound with a lot of air.

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                  Bassam Abdul Baki
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                  I do that too.

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                  • L Lost User

                    people get wrinkly, slow, and sometimes stupid when they're about to run out

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                    Marc Clifton
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                    Lopatir wrote:

                    people get wrinkly, slow, and sometimes stupid when they're about to run out

                    Ah, two great minds, a single thought between them. ;)

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                    • G GuyThiebaut

                      My car has a flat tyre warning. I saw it one day and drove in to work wondering what the hell that light meant. When I got in to work I read the manual, then I looked at the tyre and realised the significance of the light. These sorts of things are only useful if you know what they mean. No I am not going to read the whole of my car manual - I simply don't have the time.

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                      Marc Clifton
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                      GuyThiebaut wrote:

                      then I looked at the tyre and realised the significance of the light.

                      Hopefully you'll never have to replace the damn sensor. It turns out to be some self-contained wifi thing that communicates with your car's computer. Mine broke, factory fresh they're like $600, not including the cost of getting the stupid computer to recognize the device. Sometimes the cost of technology outweighs the simpler task of walking around the car every morning and visually inspecting the tires. And what's worse, is now, whenever I get to 60 or 65 MPH, the stupid computer loses the connection for some reason and the low pressure indicator starts flashing then goes steadily on. So the end result? Money spent to ignore and idiot light. Who's the idiot, eh? ;)

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                      • T Tomz_KV

                        I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

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                        Marc Clifton
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                        I'm still waiting for a refrigerator that can tell me I'm low on something and to make a grocery list for me, email it to the store, and either have the bag waiting to be picked up or have it delivered at home. Now THAT would be useful tech. :sigh:

                        Latest Article - Class-less Coding - Minimalist C# and Why F# and Function Programming Has Some Advantages Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802

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                        • M Marc Clifton

                          GuyThiebaut wrote:

                          then I looked at the tyre and realised the significance of the light.

                          Hopefully you'll never have to replace the damn sensor. It turns out to be some self-contained wifi thing that communicates with your car's computer. Mine broke, factory fresh they're like $600, not including the cost of getting the stupid computer to recognize the device. Sometimes the cost of technology outweighs the simpler task of walking around the car every morning and visually inspecting the tires. And what's worse, is now, whenever I get to 60 or 65 MPH, the stupid computer loses the connection for some reason and the low pressure indicator starts flashing then goes steadily on. So the end result? Money spent to ignore and idiot light. Who's the idiot, eh? ;)

                          Latest Article - Class-less Coding - Minimalist C# and Why F# and Function Programming Has Some Advantages Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802

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                          GuyThiebaut
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                          Exactly! ...and that's a huge bill! I park my car every evening so that I have to walk around it looking at the tyres before I drive off. The day the light came on, I had looked at the tyres beforehand - so the one positive side is that the gauge does detect a slow puncture. The false positive on the light sounds like a real pain.

                          “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”

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                          • T Tomz_KV

                            I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

                            TOMZ_KV

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                            TonyManso
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                            Apology if someone already mentioned this but... Soda cans are designed to make the loudest noise possible when you pull the tab, in order to get the attention of others and suggest to them that it's time to get a soda for themselves.

                            On the other hand, you have different fingers. - Steven Wright

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                            • M Marc Clifton

                              I'm still waiting for a refrigerator that can tell me I'm low on something and to make a grocery list for me, email it to the store, and either have the bag waiting to be picked up or have it delivered at home. Now THAT would be useful tech. :sigh:

                              Latest Article - Class-less Coding - Minimalist C# and Why F# and Function Programming Has Some Advantages Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802

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                              S Douglas
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                              Marc Clifton wrote:

                              m still waiting for a refrigerator that can tell me I'm low on something and to make a grocery list for me

                              [Samsung - Family Hub 2.0 28.0 ](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-family-hub-2-0-28-0-cu-ft-4-door-flex-french-door-refrigerator-with-apps-black-stainless-steel/5728818.p) Getting closer, though I am still torn if this is a feature I actually want. The amazon "buttons" or whatever they are called, are pretty handy for one touch ease of ordering products I consume.


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                                Apology if someone already mentioned this but... Soda cans are designed to make the loudest noise possible when you pull the tab, in order to get the attention of others and suggest to them that it's time to get a soda for themselves.

                                On the other hand, you have different fingers. - Steven Wright

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                                Tomz_KV
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                                Bottled soda will need some work. It is not loud enough.

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                                • J Jeremy Falcon

                                  Simple Human[^] liners do something similar. When you're getting low in the pack there's a sticky note / tag on of the bags to remind to get some more. It's catchy.

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                                  Tomz_KV
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                                  Never use it and want to have a try.

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                                  • K kmoorevs

                                    When my printer gets low on ink, the print job starts to look bad! If only it could remind me when it gets low on paper. :laugh:

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                                    Tomz_KV
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                                    Large laser printers/copiers for office use generally have the indicators but not so many inkjets do.

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                                    • T Tomz_KV

                                      Never use it and want to have a try.

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                                      Jeremy Falcon
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                                      I like them. I'm not too too much into designer stuff, but having trash bags that just fit the can is awesome. No more having to tie off overly large trash bags to fit the can.

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                                      • T Tomz_KV

                                        I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

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                                        theoldfool
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                                        The little red "oil" light on a car I once had. Came on to tell me that the engine had just burnt up and was quitting. It was right.

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                                        • T Tomz_KV

                                          I just noticed recently that when a box of Kleenex is near empty, the color of tissue changes to peach to remind users that it is time to buy a new box. What a smart idea. Do you know any other examples like this?

                                          TOMZ_KV

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                                          PIEBALDconsult
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                                          When you get to the bottom of a bacon cheeseburger, there are vegetables. :)

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