The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Excusing the potato chip effect to your spouse: how 1=2.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by interestingfellow, Dec 30, 2011.

  1. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    280
    Messages:
    995
    Likes Received:
    34
    Trophy Points:
    41
    So we all know, you can't eat just one.
    So here is a way to explain to your spouse how the "1" Toughbook (or TB item/part) that you purchased is actually 2 or 8. Let's assume that they are not mathematicians, in which case this will not work for you, sorry.

    And to give credit where credit is due, this came from Trust Me, I'm an "Engineer" on facebook. really good stuff, btw.
     

    Attached Files:

    interestingfellow, Dec 30, 2011
    #1
  2. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    133
    Messages:
    518
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    30
    fuzzy math, done all the time in DC.....Driller
     
    Driller, Dec 30, 2011
    #2
  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    452
    Messages:
    3,946
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    116
    1/3 = .333333333333333333333
    2/3 = .666666666666666666666
    3/3 = .999999999999999999999 - NOPE! :eek2:
     
    Rob, Dec 30, 2011
    #3
  4. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    430
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Here's some more fuzzy, but ultimately correct math. (Just by the off chance you're reading this. I'm joking, honey. :D )
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
     
    ares93, Dec 30, 2011
    #4
  5. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

    Reputations:
    452
    Messages:
    3,946
    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Ares! OMG! YOU ARE KILLING ME! I'm DIEING OVER HERE!!!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!@ You totally just made my day!!!

    L M F A O!!!!!!!!
     
    Rob, Dec 30, 2011
    #5
  6. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    430
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    31
    You're welcome. :D

    And for the record, I'm getting this feeling in me gut that I'm either getting evicted and/or sleeping on the couch tonight. Sara's been reading TBT ever since she got her CF-19. Its not that far a stretch that she found NBR too. :(
     
    ares93, Dec 30, 2011
    #6
  7. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    280
    Messages:
    995
    Likes Received:
    34
    Trophy Points:
    41
    OK, not what I had intended, but fun anyway....

    The "Salary Theorem" states that the more money you make, the less you know.
    This theorem can now be supported by a mathematical equation based on the
    following two postulates:
    Postulate 1: Knowledge is power
    Postulate 2: Time is money

    As every engineer knows: Power = Work/Time
    And since:
    Knowledge = Power
    Time = Money
    Then:
    Knowledge = Work/Money
    Solving for money, we get:
    Money = Work/Knowledge
    Thus:
    As Knowledge approaches zero, Money approaches infinity, regardless of the amount of work done.
    Conclusion: The less you know, the more you make.

    (i still think the above women theorems are better)
     
    interestingfellow, Dec 30, 2011
    #7
  8. SHEEPMAN!

    SHEEPMAN! Freelance

    Reputations:
    879
    Messages:
    2,666
    Likes Received:
    517
    Trophy Points:
    131
    Ya but troubles/problems is making home made yeast rolls as we speak. Factor that in. :D
     
    SHEEPMAN!, Dec 30, 2011
    #8
  9. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    133
    Messages:
    518
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Rob is unaware of the fact his wife reads his TB entries as well as his webpage. Trouble awaits as well as the old addage "you don't know a woman till you meet her in court". HOW SQUARE IS YOUR ROOT NOW?..Driller
     
    Driller, Dec 30, 2011
    #9
  10. ares93

    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    430
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    31
    ^ Ah, bugger. Poor Rob.

    'Eems we're in the same leakin' boat, laddy. Grab yer bucket an get crackin'.

    While I'm not married, trust me, I'm in as much trouble as you.
     
    ares93, Dec 31, 2011
    #10
  11. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

    Reputations:
    7,114
    Messages:
    6,194
    Likes Received:
    2,255
    Trophy Points:
    331
    That is true...at least where I work we have a few boss's like that :wub: :wub: :wub: :wub: .
     
    toughasnails, Dec 31, 2011
    #11
  12. interestingfellow

    interestingfellow Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    280
    Messages:
    995
    Likes Received:
    34
    Trophy Points:
    41
    Two are not all mine, but they keep coming back to me....
    Extended family, visiting for the holidays, bring me broken electronics for me to fix. The one on the table is mine, the other two make #'s 7 and 8 for Christmas Season, so far.

    (and my puppy, too)
     

    Attached Files:

    interestingfellow, Jan 3, 2012
    #12
  13. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

    Reputations:
    1,116
    Messages:
    3,389
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Which ToughBook belongs to the dog?

    ;)

    mnem
    Weuf.
     
    mnementh, Jan 4, 2012
    #13