Since Seagate are still investing in capitol equipment for HAMR, I highly doubt it.

Well, as an avid rail geek and a private pilot, I believe that trains are the WAY better choice. The sad part is that the US lacks the will power (and common sense) to make the somewhat difficult choice and seriously invest in fast, economical, and reliable rail travel. It does not help that Amtrak does not actually own (except in a few cases) the right-of-way they use, and have to act the poor cousin and beg for track rights. Nor does it help any that even if one administration decides to do something about it, his successor will likely just kill the project.

I no longer travel via air within that continental US. My first choice is rail - I have been to Chicago many times from the San Francisco bay area, mostly on the company ticket, sleeper included. If the trip is really short (under 500 miles, I generally chose to drive. (Yeah, I know I'm burning fuel)

People here in the US are also hung up on having to be there yesterday. Take time to slow down and enjoy the trip.

You could simply take the train.

> "This is purely selling on the strength of Tesla's brand."

This is purely selling in the strength of a whole lot of stupid people. Fixed that for you.

I have read the California codes regarding headlights (and general lighting) several times. It's all available online. There are a few points that are applicable to this thread.

1. Proper headlight adjustment is (in theory) mandatory and the driver is responsible to ensure that the headlights are correctly aimed. Back in the 70's (ancient history to most of you guys now) local police used to have safety inspections at random street locations that checked all sorts of things. Brakes, lights, wipers, the works. Headlight aiming was also checked. Anything not up to scratch, and you got a fix it ticket. It is really a pity that they don't do it now.

2. Aftermarket LED (or HID) headlights are legal for highway use if DOT approved. The ones that I use are sold under the brand Truck-Lite, and are licensed GE lighting technology, and they ARE DOT approved. They are also properly aimed. I still have people flash me. Tough shit.

3. The distances that you are required to dim your headlights are 300 feet if following, and 500 feet if approaching. Note that this distance is noted 'regardless of contour'.

4. You are allowed 1 pair of headlights, 1 pair for fog lights, and 1 pair of driving lights. All such lights must be mounted below 54 inches and 22 inches above the ground. However, only four may be illuminated at any time.

5. Any 'Off road' auxilliary lighting must be not lower than 16 inches off the ground or more than 12 inches above the passenger compartment. While on a public road, all such lights must be COVERED with an opaque cover and turned off.

6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a vehicle may be equipped with not more than eight lamps for use as headlamps while the vehicle is operated or driven off the highway.

You sir, are a dick.

Really guys, the battery will last an entire day? Now I am impressed.

I ditched my Apple phone years ago and bought a Somin phone - its battery will last 1 to 2 WEEKS, depending on my GPS usage. I generally leave the GPS functions off.

I would gladly trade phone thickness for battery any day. My Sonim is about 22.2mm thick, and it's built solid. It's water proof to about 3m. If I hit you with it it would hurt. A lot. So it doubles as a weapon as needed.

The CEO if Yahoo is a moron. Rich perhaps, but still a moron.

Sadly, I believe that it will.

Amen to that!

Fuck the children.

'is the most useful thing that can be done for all the *super rich* people on the planet.'

Dumbass. Should be fucking shot.

Right on, Brother!

No, they are parasites. For the term of gestation and for 20 or so years after birth at least.

I say sterilize after one. And heavy tax burdens for families with more than one child. Irresponsible breading will be the death of us all.