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Wow, some of these posters are animated. That just have looked awesome up on the wall.
Totally. http://gifpop.io
If you pay a small fee they guarantee that the stuff will arrive by a specific time. Might be useful. Not sure how it works.
I bought mine from http://qingpengsm.tmall.com
Saw that they also import the one that’s made in the UK.
I’m happy with my China-made Raspberry Pi 🙂Not sure, but I think sparkfun.com and adafruit.com ships worldwide.
same way using <Remote> app control ITunes. For TV sure Apple will release an app called TV Remote probably. LOL.
Apple TV just not that useful sometime, with that price.
Not following 🙂 Apple TV isn’t sold in mainland China as far as I know. Can be bought on Taobao for around 600 CNY. Totally reasonable price I think. I’m super happy with my Apple TV. If you got one or more iOS devices that you want to play content from on your TV then I think 600 CNY is a very reasonable price.
Sure there’s alternatives like for example Chrome cast which are cheaper, but Chrome cast is another proprietary streaming protocol and don’t work as smoothly with iOS devices as AirPlay does.
Normally if people wants Airplay they need an Apple TV, while a truth is Apple TV will never be full utilized in China.
Personally I wouldn’t want to use any “smart TV” functionality – AirPlay and similar is the way to go in my opinion. I much rather control the media playback via a tablet or phone and just stream it to the TV.
They serve as far better remote controls than the Apple TV and competitors’ remotes and have good performance – no need to pack performance into Apple TV or similar. One device less to continuously upgrade.
I’m using Viber to call others who also use it. Viber got apps for the big mobile platforms, and yesterday I found that they nowadays also have a desktop client. http://viber.com
For calling landline and mobile phones I use Nonoh – http://nonoh.net
I agree with Chris – seems like Skype works quite fine, as long as you’re on a decent connection. Wifi connections are often soo bad here for some reason. Might be worth trying setting the wifi access point to using a different channel if you’re experiencing problems.
Does anyone have experience with the arduino? seems similar to the pi. Anywhere I can pick either up in Chengdu?
They’re not that similar. Raspberry Pi is a tiny computer that you can run a full-scale operating system on, while Arduino is a micro-controller that you can load programs onto.
Arduino is great, but if it’s for messing around with I prefer Raspberry Pi because there’s so much more you can do with it. If you know what you wanna build and Arduino is cut out for it then go for Arduino.
I don’t know any store selling them in Chengdu, but on taobao.com a Raspberry Pi is around 250 RMB and Arduino depends on model but something like 50-150 RMB.
Niklas is not good at holding talks 🙂 Plus I don’t have as much hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi and open hardware as I’d like. Yet. Will totally attend this.
@Nikas: did you need invitation letter or hotel receipts?
Nope
I came back from Hong Kong a week ago. Been on a few F visas from there before. This time I applied for 30 days L visa. The agency I go to(Forever Bright Trading) said that it’s unsure whether I’ll get the visa. Perhaps get it, perhaps only 14 days, perhaps rejected.
I didn’t get the 30 days I applied for – instead I got 14 days L visa. Took 3 working days I think. I’m pretty sure FBT can’t do expedited visas nowadays, but contact them and find out.
I’m using Nonoh. Their rates are good, and to some countries you can make free calls.
http://www.nonoh.net/calling_rates/There’s several mobile applications compatible with it. I’m using MobileVoip for iPhone.
Niklas,
You’re goldsprint project sounds cool; I’ve got a stationary B’TWIN IN’RIDE Bike Home Trainer that I got as a part of buying a used bike I don’t use. You can have it if it will help with your project.Thank you Aaron! I still haven’t bought me a roller. It would be very helpful. Could also just borrow it until I buy me one. I’ll PM you.
In what way is Thought Works getting into open source hardware? Is Thought Works already organizing some kind of meetups? Not necessarily for open hardware but anything related to software engineering.
I’m working on a project together with Natooke. Creating an open source goldsprint system(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldsprint). Open source software and hardware. The electrical engineering is very basic though. Will probably have a batch of printed circuit boards produced. The system consists of a PCB hooked up to a Raspberry Pi and some hall sensors.
I’m interested in open hardware. Would totally join meetups. Which company are you working for?
I could sell you a black steel-stringed guitar for 70 RMB including bag if you’re interested. Bought it from a friend but I never really used it. It’s a basic model that cost 400-500 new.
I’ve always been interested in playing volleyball but haven’t had the chance. If you don’t mind I’m a beginner I’d like to join.
A couple persons have called and shown interest in renting the place. Nobody’s came to see it yet. Had some questions asked that I’ll update the thread with.
I’ve got the apartment until August 10th, but can be flexible and move out earlier. The address is 新南路75号. The community is 红星苑.
Google Maps: http://goo.gl/maps/i5LHH
Baidu map: http://j.map.baidu.com/ArYfkYes, it’s west coast swing. No need to bring a partner, and no previous dancing experience is required. Their website is at http://chengduswings.com
Just show up and you’ll be taken care of. Have fun!
