One million new wooden wagon wheels sold.

[pocket-radio]

I just read a report that said one million new wooden wagon wheels
have been produced. That doesn't mean one million horse drawn carriage's have been sold. Though, this could be the end of the automobile.

I also read a report that said IBiquity announces 1.5 million HD chipsets shipped.”
That doesn't mean one 1.5 million radio's have been sold either.
Though, horse drawn carriages could come equipped, standard with HD radio.

 

[KB1OKL]

I also read a report that said IBiquity announces 1.5 million HD chipsets shipped.”
That doesn't mean one 1.5 million radio's have been sold either.
Though, horse drawn carriages could come equipped, standard with HD radio.

Trouble is they would probably devalue the wagons, the artifacts might bother the horses ears also and when a radio came back on after a dropout the horses might get startled and run wild.

 

[rbrucecarter5]

Trouble is they would probably devalue the wagons, the artifacts might bother the horses ears also and when a radio came back on after a dropout the horses might get startled and run wild.

HD radios would be perfect for Amish carts. The technology doesn't work so they would be allowed by the Amish church.

 

[Savage]

Interestingly, I have heard some pretty awesome car stereos aboard Amish wagons in the Finger Lakes. New York State law requires the wagons to have electrical systems to power turn signals and running lights, and so young Amish guys are clip-clopping around listening to thundering subwoofers that can shake the fillings out of your teeth - lots of what they're listening to seems to be classic rock and Christian rap. (I am not making this up.)

How they don't scare the horse is beyond me. I guess Dobbin gets used to the vibe from astern after a few miles.

From a glimpse at the dash-mounted gear inside parked wagons, I would describe Amish stereo listeners as "discerning." Being financially conservative I would expect them to be some expectant of good value in their cash-only purchases, and their primarily rural residence would make reliable HD reception for most of them unlikely.

I'd mark the Amish down in the non-HD column.

 

[Mike Walker]

I'd think that their rural location, far from the "grid" would make all types of dxing quite rewarding!

There's an Amish store near here. I was surprised that they had a modern, digital cash register. I don't know why that startled me, but it did.

 

[clouseau]

I just read a report that said one million new wooden wagon wheels
have been produced. That doesn't mean one million horse drawn carriage's have been sold. Though, this could be the end of the automobile.

I also read a report that said IBiquity announces 1.5 million HD chipsets shipped.”
That doesn't mean one 1.5 million radio's have been sold either.
Though, horse drawn carriages could come equipped, standard with HD radio.

This would be a very valuable and interesting insight except you made up the part about the wagon wheels. At least as far as I can see. Your point would be valid. Except it ISN'T.

There ARE no Wagon Wheels. And if there ARE 1.5 million chipsets shipped, I would suspect that will lead to the production of 1.5 million radios being produced.

Not being a mathmetician, if 1 million Wagon wheels were shipped, that would lead to the production of AT MOST 250,000 wagons. Now unlike wagon wheels, HD radio chipsets aren't generally used to replace another chipset in an existing unit that broke when it ran into a chuck-hole. And I haven't seen many HD radio chipsets hanging over fireplaces or used as fence railings.

As foor the Chipsets, unless there is a revolution in accupuncture techniques, or Hollywood uses them as miniatures for "Invasion of the Silicone Monsters" I'm betting virtually all of those chipsets are going to turn into radios at some point.

And incase you think "Cheap = dead", I just bought a USB 2.0 card for one of my computers. It was a $49.95 card, but I got it brand new for 6 bucks.

I guess, just like HD, that's a sign thet USB 2.0 is dead.

Clouseau

BTW, this just in... Focus group testing has caused Hollywood to abandon the original idea of using HD chipsets as miniatures in "Invasion of the Silicone Monsters". The new prototype monster will more closely resemble that of a female breast. Details later this afternoon on Entertainment Tonight.

 

[KB1OKL]

As foor the Chipsets, unless there is a revolution in accupuncture techniques, or Hollywood uses them as miniatures for "Invasion of the Silicone Monsters" I'm betting virtually all of those chipsets are going to turn into radios at some point.

If they are made into radios, what is going to happen to them as virtually no stores will carry them anymore? 1.5 million chips are a lot easier to store and dust than 1.5 million radios.

 

[landtuna]

...I just bought a USB 2.0 card for one of my computers. It was a $49.95 card, but I got it brand new for 6 bucks.

Who, in their right mind, would pay almost $50 for a USB 2.0 card? The ultra-premium brands go for about $10. Somebody is trying to sell a sow's ear disguised as a silk purse.

 

[KB1OKL]

...I just bought a USB 2.0 card for one of my computers. It was a $49.95 card, but I got it brand new for 6 bucks.

Who, in their right mind, would pay almost $50 for a USB 2.0 card? The ultra-premium brands go for about $10. Somebody is trying to sell a sow's ear disguised as a silk purse.

Must be Best Buy.

 

[clouseau]

...I just bought a USB 2.0 card for one of my computers. It was a $49.95 card, but I got it brand new for 6 bucks.

Who, in their right mind, would pay almost $50 for a USB 2.0 card? The ultra-premium brands go for about $10. Somebody is trying to sell a sow's ear disguised as a silk purse.

While I would agree that $49.95 is way high, the best price I see on Amazon is $12.95.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00006BAHJ/ref=dp_olp_2

Also the one I got has 6 ports, not two... Yhey're blowing 'em out for sure. USB 2.0 is definilty going the way of the wagon wheel.

Clouseau

 

[pocket-radio]

There ARE no Wagon Wheels.
Actually more than 400 million individual Wagon Wheels are sold at home and abroad every year, of which over half are eaten by children.

Who knew? So what's next chocloate chips? oh that's already taken. ;D

I’m positive 1.5 million chips will turn into radio’s. But will people worrying about keeping their jobs, rush out and buy new HD radios. And with broadcasters facing tougher times generating revenue be apt to adopt HD?

The factory can't really just keep producing chips if market demand is weak.
Now choclate chips are a different story, I'm sure the demand will reamin strong
for decades.


IWagon Wheels were launched in the late 1940's, at the 1948 Olympia Food Fair, as the biggest Chocolate Biscuit Bar (CBB) on the market. The name was derived from the Wild West which was very popular at the time of the launch, in particular, the film Wagon Train. Toffee, Double Choc and Orange flavoured Wagon Wheels have been available in the past.

www.wagonwheels.com