tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post115390317764653646..comments2023-11-27T15:39:10.408+05:30Comments on Ram Viswanathan: Cable TangleRam Viswanathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154670841798538272006-08-04T11:24:00.000+05:302006-08-04T11:24:00.000+05:30SatishThanks for the link.. yes.. Tech Trash is pr...Satish<BR/>Thanks for the link.. yes.. Tech Trash is problem.. I have read stories about factories in BLR where workers dismantle old monitors without any protection and in the process exposed to 'harmful' chemicals..<BR/><BR/>I don't think the Govt has woken up to the challenge..Ram Viswanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154267338287902572006-07-30T19:18:00.000+05:302006-07-30T19:18:00.000+05:30NithyaYes.. accessories is a 'high margin' busines...Nithya<BR/>Yes.. accessories is a 'high margin' business and companies won't shed it anytime soon.. Hopefully, technologies will force them to change and adopt..<BR/><BR/>Nirenjan<BR/>How did the new bag solve your cable problem? In my case, bigger the backpack.. more junk / stuff finds it way.. <BR/><BR/>Raj<BR/>Definitely.. <BR/>As regards to printer.. most of them accept USB now.. earlier that wasn't the case.. requiring separate cable.. <BR/>Now all the acessories (printer, keyboard, mouse, camera) all have been standadized to USB.. which is a step in the right direction.. but you are right.. they could be lot better and elgant..<BR/><BR/>I also feel, PC as we know now will be defunct in another 10 years..<BR/>Raman<BR/>yes.. the new Chief Architect, Ray O. wants to move MSFT beyond PC and it will be interesting what he does.. Already, Ray has been instrumental in shaping Zune (iPod competition).. Let's wait and watch..Ram Viswanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154266844420888012006-07-30T19:10:00.000+05:302006-07-30T19:10:00.000+05:30KKYes few devices have started using USB mini port...KK<BR/>Yes few devices have started using USB mini port for data transfer /sync (like Blackberry).. Hopefully more companies / devices will follow the suit..Ram Viswanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154188641894201272006-07-29T21:27:00.000+05:302006-07-29T21:27:00.000+05:30Ha, Ram : If you do find the answers, please share...Ha, Ram : If you do find the answers, please share with the rest of us !<BR/><BR/>Another issue here is aesthetics. I installed a PC + printer recently and I find that the criss-cross entangled cables have the appearance of a snake pit. Why can't they have better junction boxes, connectors, conduits and give the whole thing a neater look?Rajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09367344161081393779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154183964447834742006-07-29T20:09:00.000+05:302006-07-29T20:09:00.000+05:30I've seen that I don't carry that many gadgets aro...I've seen that I don't carry that many gadgets around, yet I agree that the cable mess is a problem. I have enough to cause me problems!!! I solved it in one simple stroke - bought a new bag!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154112151760891082006-07-29T00:12:00.000+05:302006-07-29T00:12:00.000+05:30A common device would make things simpler but the ...A common device would make things simpler but the companies won't develop/market it as then the customers will not have to pay for several different things.<BR/><BR/>In order to keep things simple, I don't take electronic gadgets with me when I travel, if I don't need to.Nithyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10533861502510765429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154064848559330842006-07-28T11:04:00.000+05:302006-07-28T11:04:00.000+05:30Hi Ram,Standard Mini USB port for phones and music...Hi Ram,<BR/><BR/>Standard Mini USB port for phones and music players might be the answer. Most Motorola phones already do that. Charging Digi CAM battery through mini USB (which anyway is used for transfer of data) connected to PC, can be a solution.<BR/><BR/>By providing a mini USB in place of proprietary connector in their products, might give a competitive advantage to those companies. Especially for the music players. Since IPOD has taken the lead, the other companies can look to provide the USB 2.0 cable and mini USB ports on the players. <BR/><BR/>These days Apple IPod does not provide the AC Power Adapter as "standard". Only the USB 2.0 cable is given as standard for data transfer and battery charging.<BR/><BR/>The users might want to see the following happen<BR/><BR/>* Digi CAM batteries that can be charged with USB 2.0 cable with mini USB port on the camera. (Am not sure if any current models provide this)<BR/>* Phones with Mini USB port.(Motorola already provides that)<BR/>* Music players with mini USB port (IRiver already provides that)<BR/><BR/>cheers<BR/>kkKarthikeyan (KK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16687144301932373462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154064690796120082006-07-28T11:01:00.000+05:302006-07-28T11:01:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Karthikeyan (KK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16687144301932373462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154061062526649172006-07-28T10:01:00.000+05:302006-07-28T10:01:00.000+05:30Naraynan & RamYes.. I have heard about iGo.. it do...Naraynan & Ram<BR/><BR/>Yes.. I have heard about iGo.. it does solve part of the problem.. but the danger with that is misplacing the small connecttors (like I did with key..)!!!!<BR/><BR/>Maddhu<BR/>Yes.. I should have remembered where I put the key in the first place.. !!!! I knew I would get that.. But it still doesn't solve the 'plethora' problem of cables..Ram Viswanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505725596819403724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154057136624278822006-07-28T08:55:00.000+05:302006-07-28T08:55:00.000+05:30A simple solution :Just dont put the keys in the ...A simple solution :Just dont put the keys in the cable bag..its as easy as that !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154032401380640022006-07-28T02:03:00.000+05:302006-07-28T02:03:00.000+05:30ram is correct..Thanks Ram.igo - Yeah, that's what...ram is correct..Thanks Ram.<BR/><BR/>igo - Yeah, that's what the commercial was aboutNarayanan Venkituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755584455282379863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154031706275104702006-07-28T01:51:00.000+05:302006-07-28T01:51:00.000+05:30I wish the right people would read this post and d...I wish the right people would read this post and do something about it... <BR/><BR/>It is painful to deal with so much (un)necessary baggage!<BR/><BR/>PriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154029068267564402006-07-28T01:07:00.000+05:302006-07-28T01:07:00.000+05:30haven't used it, but on and off i hear about such ...haven't used it, but on and off i hear about such devices...<BR/><BR/>http://www.igo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749590.post-1154022314380476112006-07-27T23:15:00.000+05:302006-07-27T23:15:00.000+05:30Visu,Just last night I heard a commercial on TV. ...Visu,<BR/><BR/>Just last night I heard a commercial on TV. There is a new device in the market, which is the only one you need for all your devices! ..Hmm..forgot the name though.!<BR/><BR/>==<BR/>BTW - I have the same problems. It sucks.!Narayanan Venkituhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17755584455282379863noreply@blogger.com