Revolutionizing Dining Experiences: The Rise of Contactless Ordering and Payment through Digital Menu Boards
In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key, and nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of dining. With the advancement of technology, the way we order and pay for our meals is undergoing a remarkable transformation. One such innovation taking the restaurant industry by storm is contactless ordering and payment facilitated by digital menu boards. Digital Menu Boards for Restaurants: The Future of Dining: Gone are the days of static, printed menus that require constant updating and lack the flexibility to adapt to changing demands. Enter digital menu boards – dynamic, interactive displays that not only showcase a restaurant's offerings but also revolutionize the entire dining experience. These digital displays not only serve as eye-catching visuals but also provide a platform for seamless integration of contactless ordering and payment systems. The Convenience Factor: Streamlining the Ordering Process: One of the primary advantages of digital menu boards is their...
Mar 28, 2024
Hey, on watch forums I have managed to make people steaming angry by questioning why it makes sense to buy a watch with a sapphire crystal that is in turn coated on the outside surface with anti-reflective coatings. When you analyze it with actual logic, you can put the coating on mineral crystals and have exactly the same scratch-resistance for less money. But actual logic goes out the window when consumers are biting on the marketing BS hook, line, and sinker. Consumerism is very much an emotional thing with varying amounts of logic applied by individuals.
Now that said, there is a small market of individuals that try to buy titanium stuff due to skin allergies that prevent them from using steel items. I suppose that a person with very strong reactions could want a titanium key ring due to some exposure through cheap pants pocket material. I can see it anyhow, but suspect most of the sales are not to those people.
I've heard of similar problems, to the watch bit you spoke about, talked about by audiophiles relating to people's purchase of Beats headphones. People don't want to feel as though they made a bad purchase decision, so they get so hyped about whatever they purchased, and block out anyone who tries to talk down about it. In doing so they don't let themselves see the flaws the product may have, or at very least won't admit to any existing...especially when said item is extremely expensive(a lot of watches out there, especially those that "watch guys" collect).
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/technology/personaltech/nickel-allergies-on-rise-as-devices-meet-skin.html
An allergic reaction to nickel, or contact dermatitis, usually involves red skin and maddening itchiness. It often involves blisters as well, so this isn't a case of some benevolent side effect.
This comment nails it.
This is a site which stokes the fires of rabid consumerism. I like it, but I fully admit that it appeals to the budget gadget hunter in me. Look at all the other fashionable, but slightly trashy stuff, especially in the Men's Style section (titanium hair combs? WTF? What's wrong with... plastic?)
Ti is just the easy way to add allure to an otherwise fairly boring item.
Reasons like nickel allergies (I am allergic to nickel, I don't need anything made of Ti) or shaving grams, that's more often than not the excuse that people use to justify buying something because deep down they just want the shiny new toy. I've had stuff made from Titanium- custom bike frame, rings. I don't kid myself that I have a serious a medical or performance need for it though.
I am sure there are indviduals who are more allergic to nickel than I am, and really do have medical reasons for buying Ti, but that's not the reason these items turn up on Massdrop.
For something like let's say a watch case or glasses frame, and if I want more durability than plastic I will go for Titanium. What you think of it does not matter for me. Funnily, 'till a health specialist telling me the chemical reaction of metal with my sweat was the root of the issues I had with cheap watch case or glass frame I would have had the condescending comment you posted. I'm not pretending I need so many things made from Titanium.
Regarding shaving grams, I probably would have written something like you did. After spending too much time on a technically challenging trail with a Backpack weighting too much, I am - now - more forgiving to those looking for outdoor gear weighting less.
There's serious weight savings to be had in some areas, but that comes down to things like how robust a shelter you've chosen, or down vs synthetic clothing and sleeping bags, or how much food you've decided to carry. Ti is just an interesting, expensive and mostly inconsequential side trip that satisfies the gadget lover in us.
Condescending? Yeah, a bit, but that's because Ti for most cases is mainly cosmetic ooh, ahh. Occasionally, for the rare soul, it's medically relevant. But do you seriously think the bulk of people participating in Ti drops have serious medical reasons... let's say, even 30%, or it's an ooh, shiny new toy? Recognise why these drops exist- do you think that people are joining for medical necessity or that Massdrop sells on medical need, or do you think it's so that people can score their dopamine hits hitting the "buy" button?
Between objects made of metal and what is made of fabric what is most relevant regarding shaving weight? That is not the gear with down that is the most costly regarding the weight you need to carry. Seriously.
Don't assume I'm an idiot, I know that some guys here are buying Ti only to brag that they can afford it. You are putting everything in the same category not much better than a Marketing or PR bs... If consumerism is sickening you, you might seriously think of cancelling your membership to Massdrop.
As I previously wrote, I am more forgiving than you are for those buying Ti items here. This does not means I think everything in Ti sold here is even worth the time spent to ask if you should buy it
You seem to imply, going for Ti for riding a bike is good if I am not miss led by what you wrote e.g., « I've had stuff made from Titanium- custom bike frame, rings. ». Funnily, imho one of the top 3 most successful roadie cyclists born in my city was probably riding one of the heaviest bike frames of the pack. It did not impeded him to be so successful that after he retired from Pro Cycling he ended training Team New Zealand.
You remind me of someone else in another forum who was condescendant with me because I bought an expensive Head Lamp. Regardless of what this guy thinks, several times, a car driver in my neighborhood took the time to stop ahead of me and waited 'till I reached the spot where they stop and said thank you, adding that if every road runner was using a Head Lamp like that it would be safer and make life easier to car drivers. Expensive gear improving my safety when I'm on the road at a time most car drivers are not expecting runners to be training on the road. What is the price of avoiding going to the Emergency Room after being hit by a car?
I think I'll move on, I can't see anything positive coming from our exchange. We obviously have a different point of view on this subject.
I'll just leave this close with this drop which ended today, and kind of sums up the Massdrop approach to it: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/kizer-siren-1