Don't like it! I watch mailbag to see new and old technology/products and learn something along the way. Is not ONLY about the unboxing of the product or the product itself. It's about the whole package. Community, your experience with that item/product/technology, your input and opinion. Please go back to the old format.
I'd really love mailbags as fast paced as this one, but without loosing the in-depth looks at stuff. I'd loved to have a more in-depth look at stuff like the ECU etc.
If you want detail on the ECU, go to evtv.me. The project dates back to 2012, IIRC, and there are 2 hour videos every week up until recently. During 2013, there were a lot of videos on hardware revisions, sub-modules used, the software development process, and integrating the thing into an EV.
I agree on older format was better sentiment, but come on! There are plenty of vids explaining those drives starting from the kindergarden level of his bumblefuckery pixie-dancing-master AvE and up to full on nerds designing their own devices from scratch. Thats an $90 aliexplress item, no need to waste Daves time on that crap.
The reason I watched mailbag was the in-depth analysis of items, not assembly line-like overviews of 15 different products. I'd rather just have a full in-depth video on like 3 mailbag products than this... Wrong direction
Agreed. I don't mind not taking too much time with things like cellphones, but that automotive thing looked rather interesting and would have liked to see more about it.
9:00 GmbH is some sort of German legal description of a corporation, "company with limited liability", it is not a German address. I was wondering that to after reading the Nero burning ROM address.
Not a fan of the faster format, although it was good that you did go faster through the commercial ones (and maybe some of the ones we've seen before). Maybe just make it less strict: 2 minutes for everything but spend more time on things you find interesting.
At the end of the day we are watching _you_ for you! For what it's worth, my picks for more detail were: the VFD, the ultra-high sensitivity volt-meter and the calculators. I do like that you open everything on camera though.
I found this version quite nice, I like how you skipped most of the unpacking. Yes, "there's not much info" other folks say; but I would rather have that info in teardowns or Fundamentals Fridays. I like it. 9:48 sounds like you like it :)
The short "extreme" way is cool but I think you should pick, let's say, at least two items, and make it longer and more detailed on those two. I kinda like it either way, but some items are way too interesting to give it just two minutes, so that's why i think you should pick one or two items in every mailbag and dedicate, dunno more!, depends on the item i guess :D
13:14 - Dave! You just hit one of my Pet Peeves when it comes to technology! incorrect aspect-ratio. It's all over The States. Go to any bar or restaurant that has a TV and 9 times out of ten, they're aspect ratios will be set incorrectly! BUGGER-ALL indeed!
I also like the longer form content. The depth makes the content entertaining and educational, and this is some of the best content we get on youtube all week, so more is desirable.
Much prefer the slower pace. Given the additional editing this one must have required, it seems counter productive. I'd much rather regular pace, less edits and to clear any backlog just make 2 x 30ish minute videos instead.
Long format! We can always use playback controls to customize content: FFWD, RWND, Pause, etc. Remember, we can do our own editing to our own personal interests.
I think I like the non-extreme mailbag because UA-cam lets me easily skip past the parts I don't enjoy. I appreciate the nuanced perspective that you provide, Dave.
I approve of the fast format. It helps to prevent mailbag backlogs, and gives you more time to go in a corner and huff that vintage electronics smell! Toss the cell phones from the top of the dam! See if the Nokia's really are more rugged.
I watch your channel because you invest the time YOU like to each item or given subsection. Honestly, I am a musician that has no right geeking out on this. I am like a child learning about rockets. But the takeaways are massive when I learn anything. I am here for your enthusiasm and stuff. So I am down for whatever pacing you wanna do. But I do prefer your more unstructured no time limit with the mailbag items. Although, from a content-creator perspective, I 100% get it. I like how you will dive however deep you need to as you explore something.
Touch screen have sometimes this loss of sensitivity ,had this with my SE Satio phone. According to Sony Ericsson support,the problem comes from the digitizer pad in top the display.And you can calibrate only the positioning/accuracy. After replacing the digitizer pad everything was ok again. Maybe its the same reason with the Garmin?
Not a fan of this format Dave.... I feel that most people empathise with your interest in each device sent in. So if something is sent in which YOU find boring (but of course are still grateful for), then we tend to agree and yes, spend a couple of minutes on it. BUT something more interesting, SPEND THE TIME ON IT DUDE!!! Because we know you get as much enjoyment from looking at it/tearing it down, as we do!!! Much love to you and the family from the UK :)
6:00 -So... Where can you get the little fume extractor? I already have one but I quite like the idea of using a tiny one and putting it right over your work area.- Never mind, I found it... If anyone else is interested here's a link: www.hobbycreek.com/collections/hobby-creek-third-hands/products/fume-extractor
Thanks for taking the time to experiment with a different format. I found myself pining for your usual, rambling, slower paced mailbags. I would rather have fewer items reviewed with more time spent on them. I also don't mind the screen time used during opening boxes. You are usually gabbing about something either related to the previous or current item anyways.
To be frank, its not JUST about the gear that you get in the mail, dave. The majority of us are here to hear the detailed, in-depth and often nostalgic input you have on each package.
No, I don't like it. I would rather you spend time on ones you think you can talk about. There is no need to limit time on something if you have more to say about it. I enjoy long videos too. You are a wealth of information. Thank you!!
I think this format is perfect for some things that you get sent. Can't expect to get super detailed on every little thing that gets sent in. For other things that you deem worth it, I think giving it more time is the way to go. This format Is actually well suited to the modern-day youtube landscape. Get a lot more stuff crammed into a smaller space of time and since you have a lot of experience with this segment, you were able to hit on almost all the notes you usually do. The main difference being that you assume that those interested would pause the video and check out the affiliated links or whatever. I think this format will take you up a tier in terms of getting new viewers interested, while taking some time with other items will keep yourself and the old viewers happy.
I always enjoy mailbag, but I definitely prefer the longer videos. You're one of few people that I appreciate their rambling ;-) Won't mind this faster format if you are just needing to get caught up with what is already on your shelf for a few weeks tho
22:36 POST codes are still commonly used in diagnosing errors when assembling modern PCs - there is quite the selection still available on Amazon, though they're obviously designed differently than that one ^-^
hey Dave, I think id rather watch you give each item the time they deserve.. After all, we are here to watch whatever you do, not what ever is sent to you. Do what you think is best and most of the people following you will agree, that is after all why we subbed.
I wasn't as much fun (still enjoyable though). Part of why I watch you is that you often go off on a tangent, and it's at those times when a lot of really good info gets passed on - and some choice anecdotes. I guess if you felt you needed to cut the time down then maybe opening the mail beforehand and sorting it into some sort of order (gear/products - complex tech - retro gadgets - quick peeks) might make things slicker. Personally I'm just happy to watch 'The Dave Jones Show' - whether you're drooling over calculators, ranting at crap gadgets or explaining the finer points of design. It's all good - and unlike the content on some other channels, I've never felt the need to skip over sections.
Please, please keep the old format. Their charm is in the in-depth rambling, ruminating and rehashing of every aspect of the subject. Don't mess with the formula that made you so successful, and loved!
I know that I am extremely late to the comments but I can't help agreeing with a lot of your viewers. You are a very knowledgeable guy, especially when it comes to wielding a big knife, and for the most part you understand what your viewers have spent time and their own money to send you, so I think that a bit of time spent on the items is a good thing and shows respect to those guys. Most people would never get the opportunity to see a lot of the stuff that you receive so it’s great to see you spend some time running through this stuff, even if it is a piece of junk. If a particular viewer does not like the item, hey, it’s a video, fast forward to the next item. As for a couple of comments about your use of a big knife, they ought to watch Crocodile Dundee, maybe that will add some context for them. It is your knowledge, banter and personal honesty that makes your (longer) videos so interesting.
I like this format. Keeps mailbag fresh, if an item is interesting enough or deserves its own teardown everyone can vote it and make a complete video out of it later... Keeps mailbag fresh and makes for more content when the users want more of certain items...
The good shit deserves the time, the crappy items you can gloss over. HOWEVER feel free to edit out the footage of you cutting boxes open. Been there, seen that TOO many times, unless you decide to use a chainsaw instead of that bush knife! I still have my HP11C calculator, but I'm tempted by the DM16. The US military DID call that stuff "Duck Tape" 'cause it was waterproof, just like a duck is. And the A/C industry called it 'Duct Tape', so both names are correct.
I like the faster pace Extreme Mailbag. I think sometimes I would like a little more explanation but I found myself fast fowarding through a lot of the other mailbags. Fast forwarding the unboxing is good!
Yeah I dont mind when you take extra time on a certain package. I dont think ive ever wondered why you stopped on that package or why is he taking so long on this part. I just watch and enjoy normally.
Dave any chance you could make a comprehensive video on over-voltage and surge protection? Spark gaps, MOVs, Zener diodes, (isolation transformers?), the lot. How do they work, when you use ones over the others and so on. Both for power and data lines, if you could.
Need some follow up videos! Several of those items need more time outside of "mailbag". The Bluetooth thing, the sensor board, and definitely the reference clock. Each could have a 20+ minute first hand look. These are items some of the viewers might be interested in buying and a quickish look from you would help.
I also prefer the longer ones. People spend real money on sending you stuff. It feels bad to have it only looked at for 10sec and then never to be seen again. You have a lot of stuff in your lab that you claim to want to make a video of but never do. You're a busy man, but don't forget where you started and why you're doing this
Not so sure 2 minutes is enough time. Someone goes to the effort to send in something expensive? or worthy of the Mailbag segment but then only gets 2 mins of show time. Seems a little unfair. I guess you gotta get them all shown though.
I hope the old mailbag comes back, because my ISP doesn't have the speed or bandwidth to download the wholesome smell and crustiness of each item, when you are going at this speed. Love the work you do, we don't want you to change things for changes sake and I think the people who send the old & unusual would like you to talk about the background and reasoning behind the weird and not so wonderful designs. Thanks Again for a GREAT channel. David S.
I kind of like the new format, though perhaps something between the two is called for. Maybe try just the editing tricks on the old format - speed up cutting the box open, cut tearing the lid off, etc. We got a 2 minute teardown on the phase controller in this one, we wouldn't have in the old format because you weren't editing as tightly. So there's good stuff in this format even if overall it's a bit too much (which is debatable - I think I enjoyed this one more than the last few mailbags).
I'm really impressed with the build of that VFD. They really followed the rule of designing something that can be taken part. It almost reminds me of how easy a computer is to upgrade with how that bad boy cracks open in layers. That's some top notch stuff there.
"Assembled in Denmark" A lovely little line i love to see on products. For me as a Dane, it means alot if it has the "Made In Denmark" or "Assembled in Denmark" on it! It just warms the heart
11:30 ...NTBA. And not even that old, by the looks of it (2010 date codes). ISDN proved a bit more popular around these parts, especially from the late '90s onwards. Faster internet and you could use the phone at the same time, plus some extra nifty comfort features. My parents still have ISDN + ADSL (annex B) to this day, and I'm running an oldschool then-Siemens Gigaset ISDN DECT phone complete with 15-year-old original handset, though behind a VoIP router (I took the liberty of buying a business model with ISDN included). Updating the firmware on that old DECT base was quite the adventure last year, the one it came with was so old I would have needed Windows 98 or ME to flash! (Haven't had a computer with those in well over a decade.) The first attempt with 98SE inside a VM failed miserably. Thankfully it turned out that Vista 32-bit did suffice after all and the latest firmware was accepted with no problems - phew. I could run far more modern handsets now, though still not encrypted or anything. Oh well. It wasn't like I planned on using that old thing to begin with, it just so happened to be at hand when I moved and needed a phone. Originally I just wanted an extra handset as a backup since my parents' one had gotten pretty wonky - well, turns out it was just the rechargeables and you could use Eneloops instead. You merely have to be aware of some self-calibrating battery gauge eccentricities (you usually have to put in cells near-empty).
I really missed a closer look at the internals of that vintage "multimeter" thingy, that looked so interesting, and maybe even the stuck needle could be freed up again to make it work?
Don't like it! I watch mailbag to see new and old technology/products and learn something along the way. Is not ONLY about the unboxing of the product or the product itself. It's about the whole package. Community, your experience with that item/product/technology, your input and opinion. Please go back to the old format.
Well reasoned response, thanks.
This video is best watched in 1.5x speed 😜😝
I agree, but do speed up the boring unboxing!
I agree.
I agree. Cant really add anything more.
I prefer the longer more detailed vids.
Longer videos can be done on a per-item bases where warranted, I think. He gets a LOT of stuff sent to him, I say we let him work through some of it.
I do too, but god knows how much stuff he has. He'll probably have to put up a silo if he goes at normal detailed pace lol.
I agree
yes
extreme meh - bag
I'd really love mailbags as fast paced as this one, but without loosing the in-depth looks at stuff. I'd loved to have a more in-depth look at stuff like the ECU etc.
he can ever go back in another video, if the item is very interesting
If you want detail on the ECU, go to evtv.me. The project dates back to 2012, IIRC, and there are 2 hour videos every week up until recently. During 2013, there were a lot of videos on hardware revisions, sub-modules used, the software development process, and integrating the thing into an EV.
Longer please. But the speed up unpacking is very nice, keep on doing that though!
dislike - too rushed
I agree. More details on the stuff... I feel stressed after just half a video.
same
I prefer when you take as much time as each item warrants--I would have liked to have seen more and had more explanation of the old meter.
I kind of like the older format better. I found myself wanting more on the old meter for example.
I wanted more on that variable frequency drive. Maybe some theory?
I agree on older format was better sentiment, but come on! There are plenty of vids explaining those drives starting from the kindergarden level of his bumblefuckery pixie-dancing-master AvE and up to full on nerds designing their own devices from scratch. Thats an $90 aliexplress item, no need to waste Daves time on that crap.
Dave, if an item is worth more than 2 minutes, then why force the review short?
I liked the older version better.
The reason I watched mailbag was the in-depth analysis of items, not assembly line-like overviews of 15 different products. I'd rather just have a full in-depth video on like 3 mailbag products than this... Wrong direction
Still, experimentation is good! Don't let me discourage that!
Agreed. I don't mind not taking too much time with things like cellphones, but that automotive thing looked rather interesting and would have liked to see more about it.
In my opinion you should fast foward the unpacking, and slow down the analisis/study/teardown of the items.
9:00 GmbH is some sort of German legal description of a corporation, "company with limited liability", it is not a German address. I was wondering that to after reading the Nero burning ROM address.
I know, it's like Pty Ltd in Oz, or LLC in the US, that's what I meant.
it means "privately owned company" pretty much.
+utofbu not really. the "limited liability" is the important part.
Point is though, that the abbreviation is not specific to Germany but is used in Austria and Switzerland as well.
I like the fast mode cutting packaging but felt there could be some more coverage within the bag contents...
i feel like you are going bit too fast, prefer the original format
I prefer the old mix of mailbag and teardowns but like the fast forwarding you do during the unboxing as it speeds past the boring bit!
Not a fan of the faster format, although it was good that you did go faster through the commercial ones (and maybe some of the ones we've seen before). Maybe just make it less strict: 2 minutes for everything but spend more time on things you find interesting.
Only problem with that is what I find interesting, many other people don't.
At the end of the day we are watching _you_ for you! For what it's worth, my picks for more detail were: the VFD, the ultra-high sensitivity volt-meter and the calculators. I do like that you open everything on camera though.
some of these really deserved more than 2 minutes
I prefer the older version with detailed explanations of the sent items
I do like the fast forward on opening the stuff but for the rest , yeah go back to a slower pace plus make it longer open more stuff
I do like the sped up unpacking. I don't mind the faster paced mailbag as long as we get a video on the interesting items
I like this but I like the regular mailbag better. Thanks. Awesome as always!
I found this version quite nice, I like how you skipped most of the unpacking. Yes, "there's not much info" other folks say; but I would rather have that info in teardowns or Fundamentals Fridays. I like it.
9:48 sounds like you like it :)
Dave, like the old format! This may be OK once in four! I would of like to see more info about some of your items. My 2 cents.
The short "extreme" way is cool but I think you should pick, let's say, at least two items, and make it longer and more detailed on those two.
I kinda like it either way, but some items are way too interesting to give it just two minutes, so that's why i think you should pick one or two items in every mailbag and dedicate, dunno more!, depends on the item i guess :D
I prefer the longer videos
dave needs to take apart the swissmicros!
At least one of them, that would be interessting!
YES, teardown please!
I prefer the longer mail bags and I can always just bash the right arrow key to skip over the bits I'm not interested in anyway :)
SwissMicros calculators use an LPC1114 ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller. The USB interface is for updating the firmware.
What C87 does on that board between two isolated areas on the bottom side at 17:10?
13:14 - Dave! You just hit one of my Pet Peeves when it comes to technology! incorrect aspect-ratio. It's all over The States. Go to any bar or restaurant that has a TV and 9 times out of ten, they're aspect ratios will be set incorrectly! BUGGER-ALL indeed!
I also like the longer form content. The depth makes the content entertaining and educational, and this is some of the best content we get on youtube all week, so more is desirable.
Much prefer the slower pace. Given the additional editing this one must have required, it seems counter productive. I'd much rather regular pace, less edits and to clear any backlog just make 2 x 30ish minute videos instead.
Long format! We can always use playback controls to customize content: FFWD, RWND, Pause, etc. Remember, we can do our own editing to our own personal interests.
I think I like the non-extreme mailbag because UA-cam lets me easily skip past the parts I don't enjoy. I appreciate the nuanced perspective that you provide, Dave.
I approve of the fast format. It helps to prevent mailbag backlogs, and gives you more time to go in a corner and huff that vintage electronics smell! Toss the cell phones from the top of the dam! See if the Nokia's really are more rugged.
I watch your channel because you invest the time YOU like to each item or given subsection.
Honestly, I am a musician that has no right geeking out on this. I am like a child learning about rockets. But the takeaways are massive when I learn anything.
I am here for your enthusiasm and stuff. So I am down for whatever pacing you wanna do. But I do prefer your more unstructured no time limit with the mailbag items. Although, from a content-creator perspective, I 100% get it. I like how you will dive however deep you need to as you explore something.
I like the slow paced format better. It seems very rushed now.
Touch screen have sometimes this loss of sensitivity ,had this with my SE Satio phone. According to Sony Ericsson support,the problem comes from the digitizer pad
in top the display.And you can calibrate only the positioning/accuracy. After replacing the digitizer pad everything was ok again. Maybe its the same reason with the Garmin?
Love the new format of past paced mail openings, AS LONG AS you dedicate another video to going into the interesting ones in more detail.
Not a fan of this format Dave.... I feel that most people empathise with your interest in each device sent in.
So if something is sent in which YOU find boring (but of course are still grateful for), then we tend to agree and yes, spend a couple of minutes on it.
BUT something more interesting, SPEND THE TIME ON IT DUDE!!! Because we know you get as much enjoyment from looking at it/tearing it down, as we do!!!
Much love to you and the family from the UK :)
6:00 -So... Where can you get the little fume extractor? I already have one but I quite like the idea of using a tiny one and putting it right over your work area.-
Never mind, I found it... If anyone else is interested here's a link: www.hobbycreek.com/collections/hobby-creek-third-hands/products/fume-extractor
go back to the existing one it might take longer but it will be higher quality and more thorough
Thanks for taking the time to experiment with a different format. I found myself pining for your usual, rambling, slower paced mailbags. I would rather have fewer items reviewed with more time spent on them. I also don't mind the screen time used during opening boxes. You are usually gabbing about something either related to the previous or current item anyways.
VACON is a VFD manufacturer in Finland so its a rebranded VFD and chipset is produced by atmel.
To be frank, its not JUST about the gear that you get in the mail, dave. The majority of us are here to hear the detailed, in-depth and often nostalgic input you have on each package.
No, I don't like it. I would rather you spend time on ones you think you can talk about. There is no need to limit time on something if you have more to say about it. I enjoy long videos too. You are a wealth of information. Thank you!!
I think this format is perfect for some things that you get sent. Can't expect to get super detailed on every little thing that gets sent in.
For other things that you deem worth it, I think giving it more time is the way to go.
This format Is actually well suited to the modern-day youtube landscape. Get a lot more stuff crammed into a smaller space of time and since you have a lot of experience with this segment, you were able to hit on almost all the notes you usually do. The main difference being that you assume that those interested would pause the video and check out the affiliated links or whatever.
I think this format will take you up a tier in terms of getting new viewers interested, while taking some time with other items will keep yourself and the old viewers happy.
I always enjoy mailbag, but I definitely prefer the longer videos. You're one of few people that I appreciate their rambling ;-) Won't mind this faster format if you are just needing to get caught up with what is already on your shelf for a few weeks tho
I really like the long videos better. I watch your videos because of your personality and humor, so more is better!
Glad you got a kick out of the Post-Prob!
Was a thrift shop find I thought you would like.
I personally like this extreme format, thumbs up!
Hi Dave, I dont want to be negative or a critic but I really loved the older style where you explain stuff, this is way too fast.
I like when you go more in depth, I would love to hear your thoughts on that VFD
22:36 POST codes are still commonly used in diagnosing errors when assembling modern PCs - there is quite the selection still available on Amazon, though they're obviously designed differently than that one ^-^
I bought one from China via Ebay for diagnosing faults with a couple of old vintage 486 boards great buy for $5
Many boards even to this day, especially those on servers and gaming orientated boards have the display built onto the motherboard.
POST cards still exist but motherboards usually have a speaker or LEDs to display the code.
Vacon is a Finnish manufacturer of high-frequency 3-phase drives. No doubt Eaton was using some of their drive electronics.
hey Dave, I think id rather watch you give each item the time they deserve.. After all, we are here to watch whatever you do, not what ever is sent to you. Do what you think is best and most of the people following you will agree, that is after all why we subbed.
I wasn't as much fun (still enjoyable though). Part of why I watch you is that you often go off on a tangent, and it's at those times when a lot of really good info gets passed on - and some choice anecdotes.
I guess if you felt you needed to cut the time down then maybe opening the mail beforehand and sorting it into some sort of order (gear/products - complex tech - retro gadgets - quick peeks) might make things slicker.
Personally I'm just happy to watch 'The Dave Jones Show' - whether you're drooling over calculators, ranting at crap gadgets or explaining the finer points of design. It's all good - and unlike the content on some other channels, I've never felt the need to skip over sections.
hi Dave, portuguese fan here! Also a very grateful user of the eev forum, great content!
Please, please keep the old format. Their charm is in the in-depth rambling, ruminating and rehashing of every aspect of the subject. Don't mess with the formula that made you so successful, and loved!
I know that I am extremely late to the comments but I can't help agreeing with a lot of your viewers.
You are a very knowledgeable guy, especially when it comes to wielding a big knife, and for the most part you understand what your viewers have spent time and their own money to send you, so I think that a bit of time spent on the items is a good thing and shows respect to those guys.
Most people would never get the opportunity to see a lot of the stuff that you receive so it’s great to see you spend some time running through this stuff, even if it is a piece of junk.
If a particular viewer does not like the item, hey, it’s a video, fast forward to the next item.
As for a couple of comments about your use of a big knife, they ought to watch Crocodile Dundee, maybe that will add some context for them.
It is your knowledge, banter and personal honesty that makes your (longer) videos so interesting.
The old format fits you better because one of your 'unique selling points' it that you're never seem to run out of good stories. ;-)
I like this format. Keeps mailbag fresh, if an item is interesting enough or deserves its own teardown everyone can vote it and make a complete video out of it later... Keeps mailbag fresh and makes for more content when the users want more of certain items...
I liked the old style better. It feels like you have to restrain yourself from looking at interesting things any further.
The good shit deserves the time, the crappy items you can gloss over. HOWEVER feel free to edit out the footage of you cutting boxes open. Been there, seen that TOO many times, unless you decide to use a chainsaw instead of that bush knife!
I still have my HP11C calculator, but I'm tempted by the DM16.
The US military DID call that stuff "Duck Tape" 'cause it was waterproof, just like a duck is. And the A/C industry called it 'Duct Tape', so both names are correct.
I like the faster pace Extreme Mailbag. I think sometimes I would like a little more explanation but I found myself fast fowarding through a lot of the other mailbags. Fast forwarding the unboxing is good!
I agree totally with user Fomistu; Please go back to the old format. Thanks :)
I prefer the old format. I was on edge with this format, it felt like it was rushed through as though you were looking at your stopwatch.
Just for interest, what is the UA-cam viewer listing (top 10)
Yeah I dont mind when you take extra time on a certain package. I dont think ive ever wondered why you stopped on that package or why is he taking so long on this part. I just watch and enjoy normally.
Take your time Dave !
Dave any chance you could make a comprehensive video on over-voltage and surge protection? Spark gaps, MOVs, Zener diodes, (isolation transformers?), the lot. How do they work, when you use ones over the others and so on. Both for power and data lines, if you could.
I don't mind the new format, I also didn't mind the old format. Didn't need fixing for me, but didn't break it either.
so many good items i wanted to see more of, please do more detailed ones dave
i like the longer format more.
Need some follow up videos! Several of those items need more time outside of "mailbag". The Bluetooth thing, the sensor board, and definitely the reference clock. Each could have a 20+ minute first hand look. These are items some of the viewers might be interested in buying and a quickish look from you would help.
I also prefer the longer ones. People spend real money on sending you stuff. It feels bad to have it only looked at for 10sec and then never to be seen again. You have a lot of stuff in your lab that you claim to want to make a video of but never do. You're a busy man, but don't forget where you started and why you're doing this
Not so sure 2 minutes is enough time. Someone goes to the effort to send in something expensive? or worthy of the Mailbag segment but then only gets 2 mins of show time. Seems a little unfair. I guess you gotta get them all shown though.
Micro Channel backwards compaible with ISA? Not even in a dream. Lack of backward compatibility and IBM's greed was what killed the MCA.
I like some of both! I appreciate seeing what all you get!
So many videos to watch and not enough time. This format works for me and if you find something interesting you can save it for tear down Tuesday.
This isn't bad, but I prefer you going more into depth based on your personal excitement level.
Maximum productivity and efficiency !
I perfer the old mailbag
0:49 The front fell off? That's not very typical.
I hope the old mailbag comes back, because my ISP doesn't have the speed or bandwidth to download the wholesome smell and crustiness of each item, when you are going at this speed.
Love the work you do, we don't want you to change things for changes sake and I think the people who send the old & unusual would like you to talk about the background and reasoning behind the weird and not so wonderful designs.
Thanks Again for a GREAT channel.
David S.
I prefer this style - more of what I'm addicted to in less time. WHAT A BOBBY DAZZLER! Cheers from Cleveland, OH, USA!
I kind of like the new format, though perhaps something between the two is called for. Maybe try just the editing tricks on the old format - speed up cutting the box open, cut tearing the lid off, etc. We got a 2 minute teardown on the phase controller in this one, we wouldn't have in the old format because you weren't editing as tightly. So there's good stuff in this format even if overall it's a bit too much (which is debatable - I think I enjoyed this one more than the last few mailbags).
I like the Original Mailbag format, and A Definite Yes to the Tear-down on all of your Mobile Phones. Cheers!
Im always down for more teardown videos. That and fundamentals Friday are my favorite. Teach me oh wise sensei.
Your Portugueses Viewers are The Champions of Europe and they love your videos! ;)
I'm really impressed with the build of that VFD. They really followed the rule of designing something that can be taken part. It almost reminds me of how easy a computer is to upgrade with how that bad boy cracks open in layers. That's some top notch stuff there.
I like this new format. Also give more retro tear down, those are the ones i prefer longer
I'm from Portugal, but I'm not portuguese myself.
(Oh, and by the way, "Lourenço" is pronouced (for english speakers) like "lo-ren-so".)
Yup! Pretty much right. Thanks!
I want to run a MCU, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a LCD on battery power. What battery and regulator should i use?
I liked this format :) keep doing it like this
"Assembled in Denmark" A lovely little line i love to see on products.
For me as a Dane, it means alot if it has the "Made In Denmark" or "Assembled in Denmark" on it! It just warms the heart
I also prefer the longer more detailed videos. I think it's only fair considering people spend a lot of money posting the items to be looked at
11:30 ...NTBA. And not even that old, by the looks of it (2010 date codes).
ISDN proved a bit more popular around these parts, especially from the late '90s onwards. Faster internet and you could use the phone at the same time, plus some extra nifty comfort features. My parents still have ISDN + ADSL (annex B) to this day, and I'm running an oldschool then-Siemens Gigaset ISDN DECT phone complete with 15-year-old original handset, though behind a VoIP router (I took the liberty of buying a business model with ISDN included).
Updating the firmware on that old DECT base was quite the adventure last year, the one it came with was so old I would have needed Windows 98 or ME to flash! (Haven't had a computer with those in well over a decade.) The first attempt with 98SE inside a VM failed miserably. Thankfully it turned out that Vista 32-bit did suffice after all and the latest firmware was accepted with no problems - phew. I could run far more modern handsets now, though still not encrypted or anything. Oh well.
It wasn't like I planned on using that old thing to begin with, it just so happened to be at hand when I moved and needed a phone. Originally I just wanted an extra handset as a backup since my parents' one had gotten pretty wonky - well, turns out it was just the rechargeables and you could use Eneloops instead. You merely have to be aware of some self-calibrating battery gauge eccentricities (you usually have to put in cells near-empty).
I prefer longer videos, although, mostly because I find your electronic teardown videos the most entertaining.
I really missed a closer look at the internals of that vintage "multimeter" thingy, that looked so interesting, and maybe even the stuck needle could be freed up again to make it work?