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  • ratekin commented on Meet the 3Doodler, a 3D Printing Pen on Kickstarter

    it is a fancy hot glue gun or "my first 3D printer".

    Should be an interesting toy.

  • ratekin commented on Show us your watch!

    Here is my small collection, i also have an order for a Orange Pebble.I'm excited to see what comes in future of watches.

  • ratekin commented on How does Tested.com satisfy its bean-counters?

    If tested needs any ideas for money, sell t-shirts almost everyone on the internet sells t-shirts.

  • ratekin commented on Left handed testing

    Good evening Testers;

    Are there many left handers out there?

    Do you have any interesting stories with tech or testing?

    It was mentioned in the podcast that Gary is Left handed.

    i'm left handed, but i use a mouse with my right hand, which allows me to write with my left.

  • ratekin commented on I loved Octoberkast: Here's what I thought could be improved

    Great job on the show, caught mostly second half. Congrats on crossing over 30K.

    I had problems watching on laptop, and Samsung S3: but the Nexus 7 worked great. i didn't donate on day of, but did when i got paid on 31st.

    One suggestion: Label the mic's and headphones, there were multiple times, that there was a mix up and Will had to adjust the levels.

  • ratekin commented on What are the odds of Tested participating in battlebots?

    First reaction, Battlebots! i have forgotten about battlebots, since tv show ended.

    After looking at Battlebots website, it hasn't been update since 2011 nationals. do you guys know if there are any other websites, or upcoming events?

    It would be cool if the guys visited a local team, and ask the tech and testing that they do.

  • ratekin commented on The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer

    i know it has a limited use case, but i still want one.

    In a couple of years the price will come down and will become more advanced. That's when i'll buy one.

  • ratekin commented on Episode 136 - Explain the Internet - 8/23/2012

    To Will, I say post your weight results. I have been tracking my weight for almost a year, although it's been rocky the last few months, i still weight myself everyday. see picture of chart below.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/13554779@N00/7851192604/

  • ratekin commented on Nexus 7

    Got my Nexus 7 yesterday, very excited since it's my first tablet.

    Any suggestions for a case?

  • ratekin commented on I'm buying into this whole standing desk thing...

    I built my own standing desk last year, and used it for about two months. see link to picture below.

    cost $30.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/13554779@N00/5513284766/

    I never got into a good pattern of using it. Now, my office has moved and the cubicle walls are only 5 ft tall. it would be strange to stand over the person next to me. i may try a standing desk at home, since i don't spend long periods of time there anyways.

  • ratekin commented on Testing your car

    @aaronb: You are correct. Thanks.

  • ratekin commented on Testing your car

    @Greg818: My transmission is an auto, and my car is rated at 25 city / 35 Hwy. I drive about 70% highway / 30% city, but higher speeds reduce my mpg to around 30-31 most of the time.

  • ratekin commented on Testing your car

    Good evening testers;

    I've had my car for 18 months, tracking my MPG, price per gallon, etc.

    Do you track your car and what other things do you follow?

    The big numbers, 45779.6 miles, 1565.43 gallons of gas, $5,701.16 on gas.29.46 MPG average. (2011 ford focus)

    I pay 0.1245 cents per mile.

    price per gallon Graph

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/13554779@N00/7752284646/

    MPG Graph

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/13554779@N00/7752284520/

  • ratekin commented on Quick Look at the Apple MacBook Pro with Retina Display

    i like how a quick look is longer than 10 minutes.

  • ratekin commented on Galaxy S III and NFC tags

    I've been playing with the tectiles. You choose from a few types of tiles. but you are limited to only one type, you can't open an app and turn up the volume. I still experimenting on how i can use the tiles.

  • ratekin commented on Galaxy S III and NFC tags

    I have purchased the samsung tectiles(last week), and my S3 is now in the mail. I am excited to try it out.

    http://www.samsung.com/us/microsite/tectile/

    Buynfctags looks interesting since the tectiles are expensive at 5 for 15 dollars.

  • ratekin commented on Untiled Adam Savage Show suggestions

    I think they have picked a name. "Still Untitled" the last two shows have used that title.

    I like it, and i look forward to it being untitled for years.

    episode List, so far:

    STILL UNTITLED: THE ADAM SAVAGE PROJECT #7 - COMIC-CON - 7/17/2012

    Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project 6 - Prometheus - 7/10/2012

    The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #5 - Skeptics - 07/03/2012

    The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #4 - Girls - 6/26/2012

    The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #3 - Being a Geekdad - 6/19/2012

    The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #2 - Getting Started Making - 6/10/2012

    The As Yet Untitled Adam Savage Project #1 - On the Subject of Man Caves - 6/5/2012