most ridiculous product lineup ever seen - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 03:01:28 am
content: http://www.sandman.com/telco.htmlThe car battery charger is most amusing.

author: wraper
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 03:06:19 am
content: QuoteMarketing guru.

author: floobydust
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 04:07:46 am
content: "The technology behind Telco Powered Products™ is covered under US Patent No. 4773863, and other worldwide patents."US Patent No.4773863:"Amusement device for a toilet bowl or urinal"

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 04:44:17 am
content: This is GOLD!

author: Alex Eisenhut
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 04:58:20 am
content: It's freaking hilarious. I like the scientist electrical dude with the glassware full of organic chemicals and stuff. Very electrical!

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 05:05:26 am
content: its defiantly chicago style telecom

author: Berni
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 05:13:09 am
content: Hah nice one. Still a better idea than Solar Roadways.Yes its silly, yes you don't get much power from it. But all you need to tap into this power is a switching regulator that turns the 48V standby power from the phone line into low voltage to charge a battery.

author: Cyberdragon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 05:18:44 am
content: Look at those prices...

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 09:24:16 am
content: As someone that works in telecom this is hilarious.If you want some bursts of extra power you can always call the line and let it ring too. Each ring is around 170 volts with enough amps to power an old style phone bell.

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 11:39:45 am
content: Quote from: Cyberdragon on May 05, 2021, 05:18:44 amLooks like a product designed for BLM, at $595.95 they can afford it,Quote

author: Ed.Kloonk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 11:45:10 am
content: Quote from: Zero999 on May 05, 2021, 11:39:45 amStandard issue equipment for tow truck drivers here.

author: gcewing
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:07:04 pm
content: The only thing missing is a Telco Powered Telephone... no, wait, I guess those are already available from other sources.

author: Ice-Tea
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:11:31 pm
content: Quote from: Red Squirrel on May 05, 2021, 09:24:16 amA few times over (REN).

author: Robert Smith Eco Warrior
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:12:49 pm
content: I wonder if my old phone will be powered by the new broadband router power supply when we are connected to the fibre network? Hmmm

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:22:15 pm
content: Quote from: gcewing on May 05, 2021, 12:07:04 pmOr a telco powered telco! Just install a line from the competition and power the whole phone switch with their power.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:33:50 pm
content: "Dr. Drizzlenick and Director General Tolstonogov have developed alternate versions of all of the items you see on this web page, which run on common depleted uranium"I'm ordering that depleted uranium while it lasts !!

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:43:21 pm
content: "soothing Vibrator to relax your muscles after dealing with this serious problem"

author: artag
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 12:46:01 pm
content: "Hello ? Sandman ?I'm trying to use your product on my cellphone and the battery keeps going flat"

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 01:39:00 pm
content: Quote from: Berni on May 05, 2021, 05:13:09 amThat is also similar to how PoE works - and with the same voltage too.

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 01:59:44 pm
content: QuoteQuote

author: MrMobodies
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 08:49:47 pm
content: That website and page has been archived since 2001:https://web.archive.org/web/20010831024258/https://www.sandman.com/telco.htmlI thought the designed looked a bit old.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 05, 2021, 09:48:47 pm
content: at least now you can laugh at this stuff because we have solar and good batteries

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2021, 12:17:55 am
content: Actually it is crazy to think how far solar and batteries have come in 20 years. I'm not even sure if you could even buy a solar panel in the 2000's. They existed, but they were a super niche thing not really available to consumers.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2021, 01:24:26 am
content: yeah, now your house is like the ISS

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2021, 06:17:14 am
content: so is anyone else thinking about getting a phone line again so these gadgets can be used?will this have a resurgence when there is ultra high efficiency LED lights? just power your house from the telco and go with firewood?are we aboard the event horizon or something? no, its just powered by AT&T

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2021, 07:49:42 am
content: Quote from: MrMobodies on May 05, 2021, 08:49:47 pmAnd it hasn't changed in nearly 20 years. New technology.Quote from: langwadt on May 05, 2021, 12:43:21 pmYes, it's quite literally marketing wank!

author: vk6zgo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2021, 02:24:04 am
content: Guys, I'm pretty certain it is satire!

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 07, 2021, 08:52:52 am
content: Quote from: vk6zgo on May 07, 2021, 02:24:04 amTheir main page looks more serious.http://www.sandman.com/Some of their other products are fun. Look at the electroinic toilet seat.💩http://www.sandman.com/intimist.html