05-26-2018, 01:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2018, 02:19 PM by cpd2009.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRW8FcUoc-g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPxYgKO0F9g
Now, for something completely different. This is a rather splendid old infomercial for a seemingly innovative product called the Red Devil Grill, the "portable outdoor kitchen". It's in two parts and some of the infomercial wasn't recorded, but this is the only trace of the ad on YouTube at present. The product tried to take the old fashioned outdoor grilling concept to the next level with a unique design and all sorts of interchangeable accessories. The hosts may seem familiar to anyone who knows about a later infomercial product called the Magic Bullet, but that's another time.
As for the Red Devil Grill, hardly anyone remembers it these days because it was subject to two different recalls in 2002, both of them involving design flaws with how the grill is lit. Because of that, burn hazards and grill collapses were aplenty. On top of that the original manufacturer went bankrupt, leaving refund duties to several retailers like Kmart, QVC, etc.
Too bad this grill was a fire hazard. Otherwise, it would have been an innovative concept... if perhaps only in theory. As with these "Made for TV" products, real world performance is obviously not as good as the infomercials make them out to be.
You may remember that at one time, I had a Mac Mini from 2011 through early 2016, and I sometimes regret selling it off. By now, it would be good enough qualification to be a true Low End Mac. In fact, the recent lines of Mac Mini computers could be considered low end since they haven't been updated since 2014, and all feature dual core Intel CPUs and integrated graphics.
There are times that I consider going back to the "dark side", so to speak and get either a new Mac Mini, or go with the full iMac experience. The main thing holding me back is cost, of course. I also look at Apple's increasingly walled garden approach, but it also appears MS is trying a similar concept with Windows 10 "S Mode" with an easy free way to unlock Win32 support.
The only real reason I stick with Windows is Pinball Arcade. There is a Mac App Store version, but the graphics aren't as great. Yet, it's still registered to my Apple account along with several other games and apps. There is sad news from the Pinball Arcade developers that in June, you will no longer be able to purchase Williams/Bally themed tables due to the IP holder not renewing the contract.
At least you can still download tables you already purchased, but this of course leaves the future of Pinball Arcade in doubt.
My thought is getting an iMac/Mac Mini, cut back on the Windows PC games (I seriously have too many), and gifting Pearl to my mom to replace her aging HP all in one from 2012. That HP is one of the lower end models, and though she just uses the computer for office work, it's still showing it's age because of the constant Windows 10 updates.
It's just an idea at this stage. Who knows if it will progress?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPxYgKO0F9g
Now, for something completely different. This is a rather splendid old infomercial for a seemingly innovative product called the Red Devil Grill, the "portable outdoor kitchen". It's in two parts and some of the infomercial wasn't recorded, but this is the only trace of the ad on YouTube at present. The product tried to take the old fashioned outdoor grilling concept to the next level with a unique design and all sorts of interchangeable accessories. The hosts may seem familiar to anyone who knows about a later infomercial product called the Magic Bullet, but that's another time.
As for the Red Devil Grill, hardly anyone remembers it these days because it was subject to two different recalls in 2002, both of them involving design flaws with how the grill is lit. Because of that, burn hazards and grill collapses were aplenty. On top of that the original manufacturer went bankrupt, leaving refund duties to several retailers like Kmart, QVC, etc.
Too bad this grill was a fire hazard. Otherwise, it would have been an innovative concept... if perhaps only in theory. As with these "Made for TV" products, real world performance is obviously not as good as the infomercials make them out to be.
You may remember that at one time, I had a Mac Mini from 2011 through early 2016, and I sometimes regret selling it off. By now, it would be good enough qualification to be a true Low End Mac. In fact, the recent lines of Mac Mini computers could be considered low end since they haven't been updated since 2014, and all feature dual core Intel CPUs and integrated graphics.
There are times that I consider going back to the "dark side", so to speak and get either a new Mac Mini, or go with the full iMac experience. The main thing holding me back is cost, of course. I also look at Apple's increasingly walled garden approach, but it also appears MS is trying a similar concept with Windows 10 "S Mode" with an easy free way to unlock Win32 support.
The only real reason I stick with Windows is Pinball Arcade. There is a Mac App Store version, but the graphics aren't as great. Yet, it's still registered to my Apple account along with several other games and apps. There is sad news from the Pinball Arcade developers that in June, you will no longer be able to purchase Williams/Bally themed tables due to the IP holder not renewing the contract.
At least you can still download tables you already purchased, but this of course leaves the future of Pinball Arcade in doubt.My thought is getting an iMac/Mac Mini, cut back on the Windows PC games (I seriously have too many), and gifting Pearl to my mom to replace her aging HP all in one from 2012. That HP is one of the lower end models, and though she just uses the computer for office work, it's still showing it's age because of the constant Windows 10 updates.
It's just an idea at this stage. Who knows if it will progress?
I love foxes, especially the one in my avatar.