What cool technology are we missing out on

PermaBanned · 5 Sep 2011 at 19:55

gary996 said:
I used push to talk when I worked in Canada. Was fantastic to use

Is PTT on a private or public channel? As in, is it like CB Radio or like two tin cans and some string

coupe69 · 5 Sep 2011 at 20:37

Liampope said:
No it's not. It's a concept. The flexible OLED screens exist and may be turned into such a device some time down the road, but not yet.

Yep, but Samsung aim to mass produce flexible AMOLED displays by 2012, so not too far away - link

strumpusplunket · 5 Sep 2011 at 20:59

inflynx said:
This:

Yes, I came in here to say something toilet-related.

From my last trip to Japan, I'd say we're definitely missing out on talking, heated, bum-washing toilets!

Also trains that run on time, and fast-food that isn't made from offal and swimming in grease (South Korea's predilection for fried pigs feet onna stick notwithstanding).

I was also a huge fan of beer in vending machines in train stations, hotels, high streets, shopping centres, etc. Although I think that could be rather dangerous over here.

Glaucus · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:03

Monserrat said:
Germany has packstations. We need them here. Basically, it's your own locker that you can use to send and receive parcels and you have your own P.O. box address for itexcept it'll be something like "packstation 155" followed by the zip code. Then you don't have to wait in the house all day for a courier delivery or chance missing it then having the hassle to collect it from a depot 1 hour's drive away. Just collect it from your packstation after work.

You can buy a metal box with a lock on secificaly designe dfor this and stick it outside your front door assuming you have space.

v0n · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:12

AcidHell2 said:
You can buy a metal box with a lock on secificaly designe dfor this and stick it outside your front door assuming you have space.

Completely different idea. Basically, regardless of your living conditions, on your way back from work, you pop into something like this to pick up your parcels. Any time, at your convenience.

Glaucus · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:15

v0n said:
Completely different idea. Basically, regardless of your living conditions, on your way back from work, you pop into something like this to pick up your parcels. Any time, at your convenience.

Well yes, but I was just saying most people can do it and far cheaper than such a service.

Isn't it just affectively a automated po box. You can get parcels delivered to a po box, it's just expensive. Nice idea though, can all delivery companies use it or just DHL?

Edit - only works for DHL/deutsch post.
But also free :eek:

Ahleckz · 5 Sep 2011 at 21:27

v0n said:
Completely different idea. Basically, regardless of your living conditions, on your way back from work, you pop into something like this to pick up your parcels. Any time, at your convenience.

We have these things now. I forgot the company name that does them, but there are a few dotted around. Not widespread atm but sure it'll get bigger.