What's with all the power tools??

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/27/2003 08:24:46 PM · #1

Power tools have microchips in them which is a computer component. Is it me or did a lot of the submissions miss the point????

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/27/2003 08:27:57 PM · #2

I haven't checked them all, but there are a lot of power tools which are electrical, but not electronic.

maranelloboy

Canon PowerShot A70

08/27/2003 08:29:46 PM · #3

I'm kinda disappointed with the range of submissions. It was indeed a hard challenge, but I would've thought more people would try to stretch their creativity and put up something more than just a shot of a particular tool.

08/27/2003 08:30:10 PM · #4

Well, the challenge says, "no computerized tools". A lot of the power tools have little circuit boards and micro chips in them....to me, that is computerized wouldn't you say??

08/27/2003 08:35:57 PM · #5

Originally posted by Stewan:

Well, the challenge says, "no computerized tools". A lot of the power tools have little circuit boards and micro chips in them....to me, that is computerized wouldn't you say??

Will you please stop biasing the voting. A tool with a simple electric motor and an on/off switch IS NOT COMPUTERIZED!! If the rules/subject was meant to not include electric tools it would have said "no ELECTRIC tools"!! It said no COMPUTERIZED tools.

08/27/2003 08:39:55 PM · #6

Originally posted by ChrisW123:

Originally posted by Stewan:
Well, the challenge says, "no computerized tools". A lot of the power tools have little circuit boards and micro chips in them....to me, that is computerized wouldn't you say??

Will you please stop biasing the voting. A tool with a simple electric motor and an on/off switch IS NOT COMPUTERIZED!! If the rules/subject was meant to not include electric tools it would have said "no ELECTRIC tools"!! It said no COMPUTERIZED tools.

Whos is biasing the voting?? Follow the directions and there wont have to be a discussion like this. Why do you think there are rules on here....TO BE FOLLOWED!!! JEESH!!!

08/27/2003 08:46:48 PM · #7

LOL, OK I'll try to follow the rules from now on, thanks.

If the "directions" meant that all electric tools (computerized or otherwise) were not to be included, it would have stated that but it didn't. Does that make sense to you?

08/27/2003 08:50:20 PM · #8

Thanks! At least you agree with me....too many power tools. First thing that came to my mind was all manual tools. Be creative...even electric tools have circuitry similar to computer boards.

08/27/2003 08:50:49 PM · #9

Pover tools does not have (doesn't need CPU or MCU )chip to operate,is a simple motor and transformer with switches inside...
Not even close to a computer LOL

08/27/2003 08:51:31 PM · #10

ALL POWER TOOLS HAVE ELECTRIC CIRCUITRY IN THEM!!! HELLO!! MCFLY!!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK RUNS THEIR MOTORS??? DUUUUUUHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/27/2003 08:56:39 PM · #11

Originally posted by Stewan:

ALL POWER TOOLS HAVE ELECTRIC CIRCUITRY IN THEM!!! HELLO!! MCFLY!!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK RUNS THEIR MOTORS??? DUUUUUUHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Stop screaming, we hear you!
Computer means to compute or to calculate or to do mathematical operations,there are no such parts in a Bosch drill or grinder!

Rule stated:Description: Take a picture of a non-computerized tool

Message edited by author 2003-08-28 00:57:45.

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

08/27/2003 08:58:58 PM · #12

they do NOT have "circuitry". they have wires and coils (wires wrapped around magnets), and a switch. Electricity flows through these. that does not make it circuitry in the way that you are using it, such as a microchip. What would a simple drill need a microchip for? Pull a trigger, it drills, let go it stops. the telegraph system would not count the way you are describing it, and I am pretty sure that was not computerized!

08/27/2003 09:01:28 PM · #13

Since 1986, all (most) power tool companies have incorporated what is called "embedded circuitry" in their products. Embedded circuitry is a prime part of all computerized objects/tools/whatever. This is not some crap I am making up. I feel this challenge was not thought out well enough by some of the submissions viewed. Creativity is the emphasis here....This is the end of my rant.

Steve

08/27/2003 09:04:27 PM · #14

Originally posted by Stewan:

...This is the end of my rant.

Good, now go over-analyze something else. :D

08/27/2003 09:05:36 PM · #15

Originally posted by ChrisW123:

Originally posted by Stewan:
...This is the end of my rant.

Good, now go over-analyze something else. :D

Ok...Kmart called and they wanted me to tell you they want their camera back! Hows that??

08/27/2003 09:11:29 PM · #16

LOL. I don't think K-Mart carries my camera. :)

08/27/2003 09:12:59 PM · #17

Originally posted by ChrisW123:

LOL. I don't think K-Mart carries my camera. :)

Ok....The dime store called....there is a massive recall on your camera...something about the plastic on it being cheap and prone to breakage!! :)

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED

08/27/2003 09:15:00 PM · #18

Originally posted by Stewan:

Originally posted by ChrisW123:
LOL. I don't think K-Mart carries my camera. :)

Ok....The dime store called....there is a massive recall on your camera...something about the plastic on it being cheap and prone to breakage!! :)

Here is alink on cameras and power tools Check it!

Pedro

Nikon D200

08/27/2003 09:17:14 PM · #19

This is perhaps the most ridiculous thread I have read on this site.

08/27/2003 09:18:28 PM · #20

Originally posted by Pedro:

This is perhaps the most ridiculous thread I have read on this site.

I hear ya Pedro......I tried to drop the subject but ChrisW wants to drag it out forever...

08/27/2003 09:18:42 PM · #21

LOL,very funny (choking)