Sunday, May 12, 2013

Tesla Model X

Innovation Powerhouse Tesla is changing the way we think about automobiles. Since the early 20th century, techies have postulated about creating  electric vehicles, and with the Model S release last year, the wheels are finally really turning. Next in line is a Sports Utility Vehicle that promises to bring us to the next check point in automotive manufacture while also jettisoning Tesla to the top of the industry.

Tesla, created by Elon Musk (PayPal), has been creating its roadster model since 2008 and hit the 3000th sale last year. Since it's release earlier this year, the Model S already has tripled production and while labor is the factor driving the price at this time, analysts believe that the earnings have an inverse correlation with overtime hours of more than 3000 employees. As this vehicle is completely original in mainstream, there are a plethora of original problems.

  • Torque up to 50% increased from standard SUV's
  • Butterfly doors in the rear
  • Can use HOV lanes
  • Much easier to fabricate and more flexible to design than traditional cars
  • Can swap out shells (speculation on my part)
  • GPS tracked vehicles that enable traffic, "pothole" research and can lead you to your destination
  • Guaranteed residual value for every car owner
  • Seats in the middle aisle that slide on tracks instead of pivots.
  • 0-60 under 5 seconds (S - model achieved 60 mph in 3.7s)
  • Single motor, dual motor, or dual motor with all wheel drive
  • 85 kWh Battery (aka 265 miles range)
  • Front and Rear trunk space
  • Have the largest Sun roof on the market
  • Touch screen display (linux)
    • 17" HD can control up to 4 apps at once
    • Powerful interfacing and capabilities
    • Internet browsing, applications
    • Fine tune listening preferences intuitively
    • 10 phones sync-able
    • Control braking, climate control (all electric so quicker), and control lift
    • Controllable through voice or steering wheel
    • Heavily documented safety issues keep designers honest
  • Essentially handmade, experimental (Packard-esque)
  • No waste at all, completely eco-friendly
Release date middle to end 2014

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Samsung 4 vs. HTC One vs. iPhone 5

Before I begin, disclaimer as to how much research is possible on each of these cell phones: years could be spent intimately understanding these phones. Most importantly, each one of these has 2 GB RAM, which is the equivalent of 60% of computers.

Samsung 4 features that I like:

  • Expandable/unlimited memory
  • Burst shot
  • Drama Shot (I have ALWAYS wanted this)
  • The innovation of Grouping different phones to create aggregate sound (leading to bigger things i'm sure)
  • 13 MP camera (great for viewing pics on a widescreen)
  • Larger screen (better visibility and SuperEMOLed display)
  • Fantastic vocal recognition and ease of use
  • App in App in App technology (multi task ability incredible)
  • Remote for the kitchen appliances, Tec-tiles, and ENT
  • Health board - bought time tech started understanding health implementation
  • Smart Flip Cover - Tells you basic info without action
  • S Band linking for health tracking
  • Removable Battery
Samsung 4 (AKA the Circus) features I don't like:
  • Dual shot (when do you ever want to use this?)
  • Best face (what a waste of space and time)
  • Air motion- seems very excessive, swiping is enough for me
  • The lightweight concept; for some reason I want something with such important information to be more like a rock
  • Cheap digitizer (as opposed to gorilla glass)
  • Too many functions to make sense of (K.I.S.S. for all the engineers)
HTC One features I like:
  • Unlimited Memory
  • Sound quality (Beats by Dre inspired)
  • Fantastic design and feel (0 gaps on front screen and unsurpassed speakers)
  • Burst shot (but only to 3 seconds)
HTC One Features I don't like:
  • Only 4 MP camera (but great lens)
  • Nonremovable battery
  • Not as much branding and hype, people are not aware it exists (features are tough to find)
iPhone 5 features I like:
  • Brand name: Apple
  • GPS in 3D
  • Sleek, strong design and excellent resolution (A6 chip)
  • Unadulterated Panaramic imaging (up to 28 MP)
  • Siri's conversational ability
  • Apple store offers comprehensive, potent apps not found in the play store.
iPhone 5 features I don't like
  • Brand name: Apple (aka lack of compatibility)
  • Nonremovable battery
  • New charger (why did the company do this??)
The Galaxy 4 wins for me, because of the powerful processor, flawless camera and camera apps, and compatibility/extendable memory. iPhone junkies, I am sorry!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Great atmosphere, better drinks!


There is a new uomo in town. That's Italian for awesome restaurant!! Wanna get an ambience that you will not experience anywhere else in America? Wanna eat some spectacular, light eats while laughing with your friends and loved ones? Do you wanna have personal, extremely unique cocktails for a fair price while you watch all the kids frolic in the sculpture garden? Look no further than this cafe.
Wireless, lattes, in your face european attitude also comes with this newbie competing with the best of Hillcrest, Banker's Hill, and even downtown. Bring a date and you'll get some action, bring your wife for an anniversary, bring your kid for a free birthday cookie; just make sure you stop into this destination during your trip to the largest cultural park in America!
Great wines, draft beers, and loads of liquors you've never heard of in the comfort and beauty of an open air restaurant. You have to check this out, and don't forget to tell your roommates, friends, or pets (dog friendly). I'm so excited about this cute restaurant's bright future!