Biggest asshole design moves - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=Thunderbolt;28542341]This BULLSHIT: [img_thumb]http://cdn.solidfiles.net/i/570c.jpg[/img_thumb] Applies to any modern keyboard maker, not just Logitech[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=reapaninja;28532478]that's just the standard US layout[/QUOTE]

$20< HDMI cables.

[QUOTE=Greyson;28542766]$20< HDMI cables.[/QUOTE] Fun fact: My sister works the register in the Tech section of a store, as a staff discount, she gets things for the stock price with no markup. For her, a $70 HDMI cable costs $7

pre micro-usb chargers, good thing i have a dhd with micro usb now! [editline]11th March 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=SA Spyder;28541128]Capacitive buttons (Samsung Android phones, WP7 phones, etc) They're cool and hip for a day or two then they get fucking annoying. Holding the phone in landscape almost guarantees you'll click on something accidentally.[/QUOTE] so fucking annoying on dhd [img]http://cdn5.fonearena.com/desirehd/htc-desire-hd-01_1.jpg[/img] try holding it landscape without pressing anything

Having to put batteries in a device in a specific way. [img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ynWOAg4YQB0/TJ3NQ_9wQ1I/AAAAAAAACHc/mHQ6pSscQM0/s400/Barricade+Mod+-+01.JPG[/img] Instead of all batteries pointing one way. [img]http://masterjan.com/wp-content/uploads/Magic_Mouse_bottom.jpg[/img]

ANSI Enter.

The cup holders in the '06-'07 (or around there, really don't know) Ford Freestars. In fact, ALOT of design flaws with the interior of that vehicle... The front cup holders were flimsy as hell too.

[QUOTE=sami-elite;28543134]Having to put batteries in a device in a specific way. [img_thumb]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ynWOAg4YQB0/TJ3NQ_9wQ1I/AAAAAAAACHc/mHQ6pSscQM0/s400/Barricade+Mod+-+01.JPG[/img_thumb] Instead of all batteries pointing one way. [img_thumb]http://masterjan.com/wp-content/uploads/Magic_Mouse_bottom.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] I believe that's something to do with voltages and polarity Besides, pretty much everything uses the Up Down pattern

[QUOTE=kaze4159;28543522]I believe that's something to do with voltages and polarity Besides, pretty much everything uses the Up Down pattern[/QUOTE] There's no reason to have it like that. On many toys you can swap out the + and - and fix it yourself. It's just a matter if design, not restriction. I've seen plenty people struggling with finding out how to put the batteries in. I even found out the tv remote was not working because my dad put the batteries in wrong. When i put batteries in my magic mouse i didn't even have to think how to put them in. It was completely obvious.

[QUOTE=reapaninja;28532478]that's just the standard US layout[/QUOTE] no that's just the standard ansi keyboard layout. IBM should be the standard US layout imo

[QUOTE=sami-elite;28543537]There's no reason to have it like that. On many toys you can swap out the + and - and fix it yourself. It's just a matter if design, not restriction. I've seen plenty people struggling with finding out how to put the batteries in. I even found out the tv remote was not working because my dad put the batteries in wrong. When i put batteries in my magic mouse i didn't even have to think how to put them in. It was completely obvious.[/QUOTE] You need the batteries to connected in serial not parallel (otherwise you wont get enough voltage), you obviously dont charge batteries serially connected though

[QUOTE=Maloof?;28539590]The way chairs fall over when you lean too far back. Fuck chairs.[/QUOTE] [img]http://puu.sh/1bsy[/img] Get one. [QUOTE=Greyson;28542766]$20< HDMI cables.[/QUOTE] Why exactly? I personally don't have one, but from what I've read there's no difference in signal quality between a $5 one and a $80 one..

[QUOTE=Tobba;28543576]You need the batteries to connected in serial not parallel (otherwise you wont get enough voltage), you obviously dont charge batteries serially connected though[/QUOTE] Yes but if you can choose how to put them in, why not make it so it's easier to do?

[QUOTE=sami-elite;28543783]Yes but if you can choose how to put them in, why not make it so it's easier to do?[/QUOTE] Cost. They must be in series to make it 3v and it's easy to do it the way they've been doing it.

Non-Twisty Bottlecaps on beer/soda bottles Different chargers for different phones(I know it's now standard but it should have been implemented years ago)

[QUOTE=moesislack;28543867]Cost. They must be in series to make it 3v and it's easy to do it the way they've been doing it.[/QUOTE] I am calling bullshit. If it doesn't matter which way you put the wires and metal contacts then why still do it? You might even require less length of wire. [editline]11th March 2011[/editline] Non compatible charge cables for nintendo handhelds.

[QUOTE=green bandit;28533359]When I am playing a game [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/uhbRS.jpg[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] I have literally never managed to hit the super key while playing a game.

[QUOTE=Xera;28544949]I have literally never managed to hit the super key while playing a game.[/QUOTE] I do when some games sometimes use alt key for something

[QUOTE=johan_sm;28545096]I do when some games sometimes use alt key for something[/QUOTE] All the time in GMod when a contraption requires the ALT key. Very annoying. Fortunately Just Cause 2 disables it :3:

[QUOTE=sami-elite;28544887]I am calling bullshit. If it doesn't matter which way you put the wires and metal contacts then why still do it? You might even require less length of wire. [editline]11th March 2011[/editline] Non compatible charge cables for nintendo handhelds.[/QUOTE] How can you call bullshit on that? Batteries must be negative to positive which makes a bigger battery in laymen terms. If the batteries are pointed the same way you must then use a wire to make the connection in between the batteries wires have resistance therefore the batteries would be better off not wired together and placed opposite each other to make the distance shorter for the metal tab that connects them.

[QUOTE=sami-elite;28544887]I am calling bullshit. If it doesn't matter which way you put the wires and metal contacts then why still do it? You might even require less length of wire.[/QUOTE] I am calling bullshit on you, because you are spewing nonsense out of your ass. Electricity doesn't work that way.

Pressing Shift 5 times. Fn key The fact that my mom's EeePC 701 has more USB ports than my MacBook Motorola's bootloader locks [editline]11th March 2011[/editline] Also, the windows key: [url]http://support.microsoft.com/kb/216893[/url]

[QUOTE=Oicani Gonzales;28540211]HP notebooks in which you have to do Fn + F1-12 keys to register F1-12. That's right, if you don't, it registers it as shutdown, sleep, play, pause etc. It's the dumbest fucking think ever.[/QUOTE] Check the BIOS, I could change it back to normal on my DV7 with some fancy BIOS option. [QUOTE=sami-elite;28543537]There's no reason to have it like that. On many toys you can swap out the + and - and fix it yourself. It's just a matter if design, not restriction. I've seen plenty people struggling with finding out how to put the batteries in. I even found out the tv remote was not working because my dad put the batteries in wrong. When i put batteries in my magic mouse i didn't even have to think how to put them in. It was completely obvious.[/QUOTE] Because they originally did that to save money, and then it became a de-facto standard. Nothing wrong with it, unless you're blind or mental deficit.

The power slide on the DS lite.

laptops with extra row of random buttons on the left side of the keyboard

Websites that automatically refresh ads so they keep changing and then out of nowhere- "CLOROX STAIN-FIGHTER SPRAY WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY PROTECTED FROM GERMS!" So I have to frantically scroll through my dozen tabs to find the source of the ad. Annoys the shit out of me.

My phone has a 2.5mm audio jack. Yeah.

Also I hate that EVERYTHING has bright blue lights in it.

[QUOTE=Ezhik;28546858]Also I hate that EVERYTHING has bright blue lights in it.[/QUOTE] and always on activity lights that flash quickly for maximum distraction I'm getting close to swapping the power and HDD lights on my mini P180 because of this

[QUOTE=caesium;28540852]Earbuds, where the one place they cheap out is on the jack. I have, and it still fucking happens.[/QUOTE] Fuck that, I loved the sound quality of my JVC Marshmallows (With the Kramer mod). They would last me at least a year, though began falling apart at the jack. The plastic housing was kinda shitty too. Then I looked on newegg and found the Meelectronics M9P. These headphones are pretty durable and have good strain reliefs: [img]http://bj0.org/pictures/m9p.PNG[/img] The earbud housings are made of metal. I don't think I've seen that at the $25 price point...