"This consultant business model is a contributor of our dysfunctional defense procurement apparatus. We have a system fraught with an abysmal success rate & cost control. How did we ever get anything done before this cottage industry? To be clear, I am pro defense but not gouging it to the ground."
"V1.2 Many manufacturers are having to decide between durability or weight with a thinner or softer grade aluminum. I've used Zero Halliburtons for decades but my 20 year old suitcase looks better than my 5 year old replacement. If you look at Rimowa's, they are great when purchased but look like crushed origami in short order. These cases are not cheap."
"Many luggage manufacturers are having to balance durability with weight. I've owned Zero Halliburtons for decades & they seemed to have sacrificed durability with either thinner or softer spec. aluminum. My 20 year old looks better than my 5 year old one. If you look at Rimowa's, they look great at purchase but they're like crushed origami very quickly. All these are not cheap."
"I agree, for everyday use, the G2 is the one. I am shocked as to how many cartridges are terrible including a lot of major brands. For nicer pens, Parker cartridges have been reliable. Especially the Japan market ones. Lamy cartridges have been reliable as well."
"Who the F buys this S? I thought it was a universal programmable access card for multiple sites. One card for all your different gate swipes. The modern day Enigma where the codes change everyday."
"$80!!! They cost 4000 Yen in Tokyo. That's $26 USD!!! I've demo'd it in the store. Good for handywork. Not the most robust but useful... but $80?! That's crazy..."
"Consumer grade AI is the new Pet Rock. So much potential for industrial & institutional applications but for consumers? It's pure marketing nonsense. Please stop. OK, I'll stop."