cool, I'll give that a go. Winzip nagged me like that for years before it finally locked me out. thanks!

I want one of these. Just not $3,000 want.

The Acoustic Immersion Pod.

This is the pod that immerses a listener in an acoustically optimized chamber, providing an enveloping audio experience with its robust six-speaker surround sound system. Its interior is lined with closed-cell acoustic foam--the same used in recording studios--that deflects, disperses, and absorbs sound waves, creating a personal sound environment that will not disturb those nearby. Providing a frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz for a full range of sound ideal for movies, sporting events, music, or games, the system is comprised of five 3 1/2" 40-watt mid- to high-range speakers built into the pod's ceiling (providing 80 watts peak output) and one 10" 250-watt subwoofer speaker under the seat. The system meets the 5.1 standard (the same used in commercial and home theater systems), and the subwoofer's 500-watt peak output makes the padded 17" wide seat resonate, placing a listener in the immediate vicinity of on-screen explosions, orchestral chords, or World Cup matches. Both a 5.1 and 2.1 sub-amplifier component are included to drive the speakers. High-density plastic construction. Red shell with red foam or Black with gray foam. 58" H x 34" W x 36" D. (120 lbs.)

The Acoustic Immersion Pod.

Some version of that has been around for decades. I'm sure I saw them at Sharper Image or Brookstone or somesuch.

If I'm developing a subdomain for a website, and I want it to link to the same style sheet and includes as the main site, can I do that just by using absolute links?

For example, I'm creating foo.blah.com, and I have to link to www.blah.com/style.css to pull the style sheet over, right? That's a better idea than making a whole new copy for the subdomain?

Yes, Dana.

Okay, good. Thanks.

The only issue, I think, is if foo.blah.com has a secure section (i.e. the URL is [link] Then the stylesheet has to be local or else the page won't be shown as secure by some browsers.

Nope, neither site needs to be secure. Thanks.

ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC, EP121 and Eee Tablet get official

Computex 2010 doesn’t kick off in earnest until tomorrow, but a few of the big name exhibitors have snuck in ahead with some early press conferences today. ASUS are first out of the gate with their iPad competition, and they’re taking a three-pronged approach: the ASUS Eee Pad will be available in 10-inch (EP101TC) and 12-inch (EP121) variants, and offer Windows Embedded Compact 7 and Windows 7 Home Premium respectively, while the ASUS Eee Tablet is a monochrome digital notebook, packing 2,450dpi touchscreen input sensitivity and targeted at note-takers like students.

The ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC doesn’t have finalised specs as yet, but it measures just 12.2mm thick and weighs 675g. The Windows Embedded Compact 7 OS promises the same flexibility and interface as existing users are expecting, but there’ll be more cloud-integration too.

As for the ASUS Eee Pad EP121, that gets Windows 7 Home Premium for everything you’d expect a notebook to run, powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo CULV processor. That also means it’ll have the usual notebook connectivity, so expect USB and a webcam. ASUS have apparently also developed a keyboard dock, similar to what Apple offer for the iPad, for when you’re deskbound. Neither model is expected to hit the market until Q1 2011, with prices tipped at between $399 and $499.

Finally, the ASUS Eee Tablet is a good example of very specialised segment targeting. It uses a non-backlit monochrome LCD display, not E Ink, and as such as 0.1-second page transitions. There’s also a 2-megapixel camera, which ASUS envision students using to snap images of lecture slides and then annotate them with the high-resolution touchscreen and stylus. Sync is via USB or microSD card, there’s a battery good for up to 10hrs and various apps that give the impression of using a paper notebook – only one that you can search through more readily. The Eee Tablet is expected in September 2010, priced between $199 and $299.

Wonder how long after launch someone will hackintosh the Eee Pad?