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Dave999 | # 271 | 2015-12-23, 17:59 | Report

Originally Posted by Copernicus View Post

Absolutely right, Dave! In fact, you should avoid any and all start-up companies, as the significant majority of startups fail early; the free market is merciless in thinning out the crowd, regardless of how good their ideas may be.

And heck, I've gotta say that even market giants like Microsoft are having troubles in the mobile market these days. Microsoft keeps feeding money and resources into their Windows Phone platform, even tying it to the Windows Desktop platform (which in past years was always a key to success), and still they are making no significant progress.

So really, Dave, your best bet is Apple. They've got the financial wherewithal and the design expertise to bring the products they choose to make to market successfully. You'll never have to worry about them not following through on their products.

So, I expect you'll be a happy iPhone user in the near future?

Cop. I invest in start-ups on a daily basis.(Shares)

Bought an iPhone the other week

I'm happy with another phone in my collection. You want to know more?

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ssahla | # 272 | 2016-02-04, 21:52 | Report

Marc Dillon Takes CEO Role At Smarter Mobile Charger Startup, Asmo

http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/04/mar...asmo/?ncid=rss

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Dave999 | # 273 | 2016-02-04, 21:58 | Report

Originally Posted by ssahla View Post

Marc Dillon Takes CEO Role At Smarter Mobile Charger Startup, Asmo

http://techcrunch.com/2016/02/04/mar...asmo/?ncid=rss

Good. Then I should stay away from that campaign. Thanks for the heads up.

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peterleinchen | # 274 | 2016-02-04, 22:09 | Report

That made me laugh hard but not because of fun:

Originally Posted by

Marc Dillon continues, “Asmo has the right product, the right roadmap, and a great man behind it. I promise to deliver to those who have supported this cause."

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pichlo | # 275 | 2016-02-04, 22:13 | Report

The sentence before that is even better:

Originally Posted by

“I have scoured Finland for half a year looking for the best company to dedicate my experience and passion,” Marc Dillon continues

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peterleinchen | # 276 | 2016-02-04, 22:34 | Report

But this is now over the border, isnt it?

Originally Posted by

The original scheduled shipping deadline of October 2015 for Asmo has slipped by several months. It’s now saying it’s “finalizing the manufacturing” and will announce a delivery date "soon".

Good luck to all Asmo backers!
(I admit I was tempted to join last summer)

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tommo | # 277 | 2016-02-04, 22:43 | Report

I was under the impression that all modern chargers don't use power untill you plug in your phone, is Mr Dillion selling more bullsh1t ?

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pichlo | # 278 | 2016-02-04, 23:34 | Report

Originally Posted by tommo View Post

I was under the impression that all modern chargers don't use power untill you plug in your phone, is Mr Dillion selling more bullsh1t ?

Modern chargers use very little power on standby, in the order of costing pennies per year. But not zero. The Asmo idea is that the charger will disconnect completely, even if still left plugged in the wall socket.

Of course, once disconnected, it cannot provide power to the phone. Rather, the phone needs to provide a little power to the charger first to switch it on. That means that a) it will not work with ever phone, only with models with OTG and possibly an appropriate "app" (ruling out Marc's own first creation) and b) it will not work if your battery is completely dead.

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strongm | # 279 | 2016-02-05, 00:18 | Report

Originally Posted by pichlo View Post

The sentence before that is even better:

I think he may be trying to make a point (that an NDA or gagging clause has prevented him from making clear before now ...)

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endsormeans | # 280 | 2016-02-05, 01:02 | Report

Originally Posted by pichlo View Post

The sentence before that is even better:

hahahahahaha

All I get in my minds eye with that statement is...
the "It's" man...
the weary travel worn ...trekking across tundra "It's" -guy...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=063jQAM6N8I

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