Any ideas for the opposite problem? My clothes dryer runs too HOT, even on "low heat". Tends to shrink and wear out clothes prematurely. How can I dial the heating element down a few notches? Can the thermostat be adjusted?
Frank, I hope for a double-click shortcut on the iPhone, but the dial pad isn't the best use for it. I rarely dial from the dial pad, usually referencing my contacts instead.
I guess this isn't really surprising. Just like every other car manufacturer, BMW has been moving their entry-level volume seller upmarket and now needs to replace it with something. Remember when you could get a new 3-series for $25k?
I guess in a few years when the 1-series costs $40k they'll have to come out with a 0-series?
I think the title of this blog post is funny. Clearly the Zune ads DID work for you, in that they caused you to blog about them and therefore direct traffic towards them. I would not have even known about these ads, but as a result of this post, I watched every Zune post in its entirety.
That viral marketing sure is sneaky!
I bet the ad agency creatives that made these marketing videos are a pretty cool bunch. Does that make the Zune cool? Not really. The ads were probably storyboarded on Macs by iPod-toting hipsters anyway.
When your product DOESN'T speak for itself, as in the case of Zune, these types of "lifestyle" ads are necessary.
You guys do realize that cell phone feature bloat (which I hate) is not really geared towards the consumer. It's mainly at the behest of the carriers: Web browser = $ Data plan Camera phone = $ Picture messaging Push-to-talk = $ Monthly add-on fees Streaming video = $ Mobile TV services Crappy included ringtones = $ Better ones for sale User that just makes tons of calls = low revenue, barely enough margin to cover costs.
One of the most important metrics for the carriers is ARPU (average revenue per user).
So the challenge might be getting carriers to add this to their lineup. Especially if it cannibalizes sales of phones with data features.
Fixing a clothes dryer that won't dry
Jan 28th 2008 11:18AM (DIY Life)iPod touch gets its first review
Sep 13th 2007 10:51AM (Engadget)Hackers discover HD DVD and Blu-ray "processing key" -- all HD titles now exposed
Feb 13th 2007 12:03PM (Engadget HD)Caffeinated donuts and bagels to get your buzz
Jan 29th 2007 6:23PM (Slashfood)Spy Shots: Audi A5 snapped testing in California
Dec 4th 2006 2:26PM (Autoblog)BMW 1-series is coming. For real this time. Just don't ask when.
Nov 21st 2006 9:40AM (Autoblog)I guess in a few years when the 1-series costs $40k they'll have to come out with a 0-series?
Microsoft's Zune ads do not work for me
Nov 6th 2006 8:04PM (AdJab)That viral marketing sure is sneaky!
I bet the ad agency creatives that made these marketing videos are a pretty cool bunch. Does that make the Zune cool? Not really. The ads were probably storyboarded on Macs by iPod-toting hipsters anyway.
When your product DOESN'T speak for itself, as in the case of Zune, these types of "lifestyle" ads are necessary.
Back to the Future coming to UHD
Oct 2nd 2006 3:14PM (Engadget HD)Nokia buying Loudeye and launching mobile music
Aug 8th 2006 9:13PM (Engadget)Motorola's 9mm MOTOFONE
Jul 25th 2006 7:27PM (Engadget)Web browser = $ Data plan
Camera phone = $ Picture messaging
Push-to-talk = $ Monthly add-on fees
Streaming video = $ Mobile TV services
Crappy included ringtones = $ Better ones for sale
User that just makes tons of calls = low revenue, barely enough margin to cover costs.
One of the most important metrics for the carriers is ARPU (average revenue per user).
So the challenge might be getting carriers to add this to their lineup. Especially if it cannibalizes sales of phones with data features.