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• Christmas has it's first sound system.
  • Also our first tablet..
    • What I've learned so far..
      • It knows where your ISP hub is?
        • It's got the right street, correct side, & right location.(?)
          • Google knows which chair you're sitting in
            • It might have GPS..
      • File transfers
      • Look at the android store for print tools
      • Passing files....
        • Looks like Magic!
          • Arthur C Clark
      • This should help you connect your wireless printers to your new tablet:
  • That's a good solution
    • Is there any potential for power conservation/rebates, for the marine industry?
      • The payback for our boats stuff.....
        • You're the closest thing to a 'NetZero' boat out there. Stanley Paris looked promising.
          • I try, BUT.....
          • For the past two summers
            • I sailed into the slip yesterday... does that count?
              • A recent poll on Sailnet revealed, 50% of respondents are running fossil generators.
                • I think it comes down to how one lives on board...
                  • Home brewing is also an option
                    • True! Buying a boat to supply and apartment may look like a back door into cruising for some buyers.
                      • There are marinas that cater to live-aboards
              • Heh. Works for me!
          • KIWI SPIRIT was only "promising" as long as she could maintain 9 knots, he's now having to "conserve" his fuel...
            • The truth is, most big boats -sail or power, burn,...big fuel.
              • Net-zero boats
                • And multi's like yours are the best candidates.
                  • Add Gratitude to your list Tom
                    • What do you use for solar?
                      • Gratitude Solar
                        • Nice setup... especially that last configuration. GRIN
      • I've finally converted the whole house
        • Similar issues with light. Also dimmer switches.
          • Re: a global campaign
            • I wish that were so, Mark. By 2020 we may reach 50% LED to incadescent worldwide.
              • workable LED's are relatively new
                • Thanks for the corrections. Eventually the switch will help, worldwide.
                • I'd replaced all incandescent bulbs in the house......
                  • Save those receipts and packaging for warranty returns!
                    • Ordinarily that might matter but not this time...
                  • Are those PAR 20s?
                    • Par 38's in that case.
                  • Have gone to LEDs in our apartment.
      • I see marine instruments using more power, not less
        • And alternative-to fossil- charging sources for boats haven't kept up with the growing demand.
        • I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to boat instruments...
        • It's not that bad
      • Thanks, Tom, I was completely unaware of that service.
        • We get these wicked spikes of wattage in our household.
      • Wow you are a power hog....
        • You'd be surprised if two more adults moved in with you, Todd.
          • Or "young" adults ;^)))
            • Young adults are even bigger power hogs, at home or onboard.
      • We did get a fed tax break for boat solar installation...
        • You guys are lucky. Our electric is at .15/KWH
          • This is where a boat out cruising forces one's hand