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Type | Naamloze vennootschap (public limited company) |
Traded as | Euronext: EAD BMAD: EAD FWB: EAD CAC 40 Component |
Industry | Aerospace, Defence |
Predecessors | European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) |
Founded | 10 July 2000 | as EADS
Headquarters | Leiden, Netherlands (headquarters)[1] Blagnac, France (main office)[2] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Denis Ranque (Chairman) Dr Tom Enders (CEO) |
Revenue | €59.3 billion – 2013 Backlog: €634.8 billion |
Operating income | €2.131 billion – 2012 |
Profit | €1.299 billion – 2012 |
Total assets | €92.102 billion – 2012 |
Total equity | €10.434 billion – 2012 |
Owners | 09-30-2013:[3] SOGEADE – 12% GZBV – 10.72% SEPI – 4.13% Other shareholders – 73.15% |
Employees | 143,358 – June 2013 |
Subsidiaries | Airbus Airbus Defence and Space Airbus Helicopters |
Website | airbus-group.com |
Footnotes / references 2012 Financial Statements[4] Backlog per 31 June 2013[5] |
Type | Naamloze vennootschap (public limited company) |
Traded as | Euronext: EAD BMAD: EAD FWB: EAD CAC 40 Component |
Industry | Aerospace, Defence |
Predecessors | European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) |
Founded | 10 July 2000 | as EADS
Headquarters | Leiden, Netherlands (headquarters)[1] Blagnac, France (main office)[2] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Denis Ranque (Chairman) Dr Tom Enders (CEO) |
Revenue | €59.3 billion – 2013 Backlog: €634.8 billion |
Operating income | €2.131 billion – 2012 |
Profit | €1.299 billion – 2012 |
Total assets | €92.102 billion – 2012 |
Total equity | €10.434 billion – 2012 |
Owners | 09-30-2013:[3] SOGEADE – 12% GZBV – 10.72% SEPI – 4.13% Other shareholders – 73.15% |
Employees | 143,358 – June 2013 |
Subsidiaries | Airbus Airbus Defence and Space Airbus Helicopters |
Website | airbus-group.com |
Footnotes / references 2012 Financial Statements[4] Backlog per 31 June 2013[5] |
The Airbus Group is a European multinational aerospace and defence corporation registered in the Netherlands and headquartered in Toulouse, France. The group consists of the three business divisions Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space, and Airbus Helicopters.[6]
The company was originally formed as the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) on 10 July 2000 by the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra, DaimlerChrysler Aerospace AG (DASA), and Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA). In January 2014, EADS was reorganised as Airbus Group combining the divisions for development and marketing of civil and military aircraft, as well as communications systems, missiles, space rockets, helicopters, satellites, and related systems.
In June 1997, British Aerospace Defence Managing Director John Weston commented "Europe... is supporting three times the number of contractors on less than half the budget of the U.S."[7] European governments wished to see the merger of their defence manufacturers into a single entity, a European Aerospace and Defence Company.[8]
As early as 1995 the German aerospace and defence company DaimlerChrysler Aerospace (DASA) and its British counterpart British Aerospace were said to be eager to create a transnational aerospace and defence company.[9] The two companies envisaged including the French company Aérospatiale, the other major European aerospace company, but only after its privatisation.[10] The first stage of this integration was seen as the transformation of Airbus from a consortium of British Aerospace, DASA, Aérospatiale and Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA into an integrated company; in this aim BAe and DASA were united against the various objections of Aérospatiale.[11] As well as Airbus, British Aerospace and DASA were partners in the Panavia Tornado and Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft projects. Merger discussions began between British Aerospace and DASA in July 1998, just as French participation became more likely with the announcement that Aérospatiale was to merge with Matra and emerge with a diluted French government shareholding.[12] A merger was agreed between British Aerospace Chairman Richard Evans and DASA CEO Jürgen Schrempp in December 1998.[13] However when the British General Electric Company put its defence electronics business Marconi Electronic Systems (MES) up for sale on 22 December 1998, British Aerospace abandoned the DASA merger in favour of purchasing its British rival. The merger of British Aerospace and MES to form BAE Systems was announced on 19 January 1999 and completed on 30 November.[14][15] Evans stated in 2004 that his fear was that an American defence contractor would acquire MES and challenge both British Aerospace and DASA.[13]
DASA and the Spanish aircraft company Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA agreed to merge with the signature of a memorandum of understanding on 11 June 1999.[16] On 14 October 1999 DASA agreed to merge with Aérospatiale-Matra to create the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company.[17] 10 July 2000 was "Day One" for the new company which became the world's second-largest aerospace company after Boeing and the second-largest European arms manufacturer after BAE Systems.[18]
In January 2001 Airbus Industrie was transformed from an inherently inefficient consortium structure to a formal joint stock company, with legal and tax procedures being finalised on 11 July.[19][20] Both EADS and BAE transferred ownership of their Airbus factories to the new Airbus SAS in return for 80 % and 20 % shares in the new company respectively. In April 2001 EADS agreed to merge its missile businesses with those of BAE Systems and Alenia Marconi Systems (BAE/Finmeccanica) to form MBDA. EADS took a 37.5 % share of the new company which was formally established in December 2001 and which thus became the world's second-largest missile manufacturer.[21]
On 16 June 2003 EADS acquired BAE's 25 % share in Astrium, the satellite and space system manufacturer, to become the sole owner. EADS paid £84 million, however due to the lossmaking status of the company BAE invested an equal amount for "restructuring".[22] It was subsequently renamed EADS Astrium. In November 2003, EADS announced that it was considering working with Japanese companies, and the Japanese METI, to develop a hypersonic airliner intended to be a larger, faster, and quieter, replacement for the Concorde, which was retired in October the same year.
Despite repeated suggestions as early as 2000 that BAE Systems wished to sell its 20 % share of Airbus, the possibility was consistently denied by the company.[23] However on 6 April 2006 BBC News reported that it was indeed to sell its stake, then "conservatively valued" at £2.4 billion.[24] Due to the slow pace of informal negotiations, BAE exercised its put option which saw investment bank Rothschild appointed to give an independent valuation. Six days after this process began, Airbus announced delays to the A380 with significant effects on the value of Airbus shares. On 2 June 2006 Rothschild valued BAE's share at £1.87 billion, well below BAE's, analysts' and even EADS' expectations.[25] The BAE board recommended that the company proceed with the sale and on 4 October 2006 shareholders voted in favour; the sale was completed on 13 October making EADS the sole shareholder of Airbus.[26]
In March 2007 EADS Defence and Security Systems division was awarded an eight year, £200m contract to provide the IT infrastructure for the FiReControl project in the UK.[27]
On 29 February 2008, the United States Air Force awarded a $35 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers (the KC-45) to Northrop Grumman, with EADS as a major subcontractor. The contract, one of the largest created by the United States Department of Defense, is initially valued at $35 billion but has the potential to grow to $100 billion.
Under the contract, Northrop Grumman and EADS would build a fleet of 179 planes, based on the existing Airbus 330, to provide in-air refueling to military aircraft, from fighter jets to cargo planes. While final assembly of the craft would take place at an Airbus plant near Mobile, Alabama, parts would come from suppliers across the globe.[28]
However, the award was protested by Boeing, the other bidder on the project, which was upheld by the GAO. In response to the new contest, on 8 March 2010, Northrop Grumman announced it was abandoning its bid for the new contract, with its CEO stating that the revised bid requirement favored Boeing.[29] On 20 April 2010, EADS announced it was re-entering the competition and intended to enter a bid with the KC-45.[30]
On 12 September 2012 it was reported[31] that BAE and EADS were in discussions regarding a possible merger. In the event of the merger, BAE shareholders would own 40 % and EADS 60 % of the new enlarged organisation.[32][33] A key French EADS shareholder Lagardere asked EADS to rethink the proposed merger plan as the conditions were unsatisfactory.[34] The bosses of BAE Systems and EADS issued a joint statement seeking political support for their proposed 35 billion euro (US$45 billion) merger from the British, French and German governments; and reiterated that the combination is borne out of opportunity, not necessity and the new company would be greater than the sum of its parts.[35][36][37] By October 2012, the merger between BAE Systems and EADS had been called off.[38]
Airbus Group Bank is to be set up through the purchase of Salzburg München, to allow Airbus Group to borrow at rates subsidized by the European Central Bank for foreign arms sales.[39]
Only a few weeks after the unsuccessful merger attempt, a corporate restructuring was announced, aiming at simplifying the governance and shareholder structure.[40] Subsequently, French media group Lagardère[41] and Daimler[42] sold their shares in the group. On 31 July 2013, it was reported that EADS was to be renamed in 2014 to Airbus Group, adopting the name of its commercial aircraft-building subsidiary, which had become its most important revenue generator.[43] In January 2014, EADS was reorganised as Airbus Group, with three divisions.[6]
The civil airliner manufacturer Airbus is the biggest division in terms of sales and employees. The product portfolio encompasses short range aircraft such as the A320 family and the world's largest passenger airliner, the A380.
The division Airbus Defence and Space was formed in January 2014 as part of the group restructuring from the former EADS divisions Airbus Military, Astrium, and Cassidian.[44]
Airbus Helicopters, formerly known as Eurocopter, is a worldwide leader in helicopter manufacturing and support.
Airbus Group management as of January 2014:[46]
Chief Executive Officer: Thomas Enders
Executive Committee:
Member | Title |
François Auque | Executive Vice President - Space Systems, Airbus Defence and Space |
Thierry Baril | Chief Human Resources Officer Airbus Group & Airbus |
Jean Botti | Chief Technical Officer Airbus Group |
Fabrice Brégier | Chief Executive Officer Airbus |
Günter Butschek | Chief Operating Officer Airbus |
Guillaume Faury | Chief Executive Officer Airbus Helicopters |
Bernhard Gerwert | Chief Executive Officer Airbus Defence and Space |
Marwan Lahoud | Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Airbus Group |
John Leahy | Chief Operating Officer - Customer - Airbus |
Sean O'Keefe | Chief Executive Officer Airbus Group North America |
Domingo Ureña-Raso | Executive Vice President Military Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space |
Harald Wilhelm | Chief Financial Officer Airbus Group & Airbus |
The Executive Committee is appointed by the board of directors, itself appointed by Daimler AG and SOGEADE. Both appoint four directors plus one independent director. As of July 2003 SEPI no longer nominates a board member, but a Spanish director is retained as the 11th member.[47] The board also appoints the company's chairmen, one from the Daimler nominated directors and from the SOGEADE nominated directors. In late 2004 Noël Forgeard (then Airbus CEO) was nominated by Lagardère as the next French CEO of EADS. Forgeard had suggested that this system should be abolished in favour of a single CEO in a move that DaimlerChrysler saw as an attempt to engineer a French dominated management team. Following protracted arguments, which caused embarrassment to EADS at the Paris Air Show, the appointment was confirmed by the EADS Board of Directors on 25 June 2005. At the same meeting the Board, in consultation with partner BAE Systems, named Gustav Humbert as President and CEO of Airbus.[citation needed]
As of 30 June 2013 72.37 % of Airbus Group stock is publicly traded on six European stock exchanges, while the remaining 26.77 % is owned by a "Contractual Partnership".[48] The latter is owned by SOGEPA (11.96 %), GZBV (10.69 %) and SEPI (4.12 %). SOGEPA is owned by the French State and Lagardère, while SEPI is a Spanish state holding company. France also owns 0.06 % of publicly traded stock.[49]
In October 2005 the British Ministry of Defence warned European politicians to stop, as it sees it, interfering in the corporate governance of EADS. The former UK Defence Procurement Minister Lord Drayson hinted that the UK government, a major customer for EADS, may withhold future contracts. "As a key customer, we see it as important for EADS to move in a direction that is free from political interference."[50]
On 4 April 2006, DaimlerChrysler announced its intention to reduce its shareholding from 30 % to 22.5 %. The company placed a value of the stake at "approximately €2.0 billion."[51] Lagardère will reduce its holding by an identical amount. However, Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, a unit of the French government, acquired 2.25 % of EADS. As a result the German and French shareholdings are now in imbalance, which was a concern.[52]
On 30 August 2006, shortly after the stock price decline caused by the A380 delivery delays, more than 5 % of EADS stock has been reportedly purchased by the Russian state-owned Vneshtorgbank.[53] Now its share is nearly 6 %. In December 2007, Vneshtorgbank sold EADS shares to another state-controlled bank Vneshekonombank. EADS sharers are to be delivered by Vneshekonombank to the charter capital of JSC "United Aircraft Corporation" in 2008.[citation needed]
On 3 October 2006, shortly after EADS admitted further delays in the Airbus 380 programme would cost the company 4.8 billion euros in lost earnings in 2010, EADS shares, traded on the Paris arm of Euronext, were suspended after they surpassed the 10 % loss limit. Trading resumed later in the day with the one day loss holding at 7 %.
In 2007, Dubai Holding acquired 3.12 % of EADS stock, making the Dubai buy-out fund one of the largest institutional shareholders.[54]
In 2008, EADS had arms sales equivalent of $17.9 billion, which constituted 28 % of total revenue.[55]
In 2005 the Norwegian Government Pension Fund recommended the exclusion of several companies producing cluster bombs or components. EADS and its sister company EADS Finance BV were among them, arguing that EADS manufactures "key components for cluster bombs". The criticism was centered around TDA, a joint venture between EADS and Thales S.A. TDA produced the mortar ammunition PR Cargo, which can be considered cluster ammunition, however this definition has since been successfully battled by EADS. EADS and its subsidiaries are now regarded as fulfilling all the conditions of the Ottawa Treaty. According to the new point of view, no product of EADS or its subsidiaries falls into the category of antipersonnel mines as defined by the Ottawa Treaty ("landmines under the Ottawa Treaty"). In April 2006, the fund declared that the basis for excluding EADS from investments related to production of cluster munitions is no longer valid, however its shareholding of MBDA means the fund still excludes EADS due to its indirect involvement in nuclear weapons production.[56]
In August 2012 the UK Serious Fraud Office opened a criminal investigation into an EADS subsidiary, GPT Special Project Management Ltd, in connection with bribery allegations made by the subsidiary's former programme director, Ian Foxley. Foxley alleged that luxury cars were bought for senior Saudis, and that millions of pounds sterling was paid to mysterious Cayman Islands companies, and that this may have been done to secure a £2 billion contract to renew the Saudi Arabian National Guard's military telecommunications network.[57] Foxley's allegations were backed up by two other GPT employees.[58]
In 2003 Tony Yengeni, former chief whip of South Africa's African National Congress, was convicted of fraud relating to an arms deal with South Africa, in which EADS were major players,[59] worth around $5 billion. BBC reported that EADS had admitted that it had "rendered assistance" to some 30 senior officials to obtain luxury vehicles, including defence force chief General Siphiwe Nyanda.[60] In March 2003 the South African State completely withdrew the charges of bribery against the former head of EADS South Africa.[61] In September 2004 the Munich prosecutor's office issued a formal order on dismissal regarding the bribery charges against him due to his innocence in relation to the said car sales (file no. 572 Js 39830/01).
On 2 June 2006 co-CEO Noël Forgeard and Airbus CEO Gustav Humbert resigned following the controversy caused by the June 2006 announcement that deliveries of the A380 would be delayed by a further six months. Forgeard was one of a number of executives who exercised stock options in November 2005 and March 2006. He and 21 other executives are under investigation as to whether they knew about the delays in the Airbus A380 project which caused a 26 % fall in EADS shares when publicised.[62]
The French government's actions are also under investigation; The state-owned bank Caisse des Dépots et Consignations (CDC) bought part of Lagardère's 7.5 % stake in EADS in April 2006, allowing that latter to partially escape the June 2006 losses.[62]
In June 2008 law firm Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman and Robbins announced that a class action suit has been commenced on behalf of an institutional investor in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of U.S. citizens who purchased the publicly traded stock of EADS.
In 2013 European governments criticised EADS' plans to cut jobs in response to their defence spending cuts.[63]
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18th Feb 2001, 12:15 PM | #1 |
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you're a genious if you can solve my problem !
my UT doesn't run smooth anymore, it shows me 50-60 frames constantly, but it slows down and speeds up all the time, it's almost not noticable, but it's there and it's soooo annoying !!! example: i'm walking in a straight line, as soon as i switch weapons it slows down for a fraction of a second. this only happens in direct 3d mode, software works fine, but who want's software ? my hardware: 1.1 Ghz thunderbird 256 ram 3d prophet GTSII Pro 64 mb ASUS A7V mainboard i have tried everything: i changed almost every component, mainboard, harddrive, even the processor. i reinstalled windows several times, i also removed all other cards like network, soundcard,. nothing works !!! please help me !!!! greetings from <fska>Eliminator |
18th Feb 2001, 05:59 PM | #2 |
most likly somthing running in the background, like a IM service, possibly CPUidle if you run it or MBM. maybe a virus checker, somthing that needs the hard drive for a split second, and HD access really kills proformance. try uninstalling those. CPU idle has a "disable on high CPU load" that you shoulc check again if you use CPU idle
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18th Feb 2001, 07:56 PM | #3 |
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Here are the things I would try in your situation:
1. Defrag your hard drive. This can lead to slight performance improvments. 2. In your virtual memory settings, make sure you have a static swap file, in other words, set your own virtual memory, usually around 150-250MB. 3. In your Advanced Preferences in UT (type preferences at the console), make sure your cache size is around 8-12MB. Check this guide out for some more help as well: http://www.3dspotlight.com/tweaks/ut/index.shtml |
19th Feb 2001, 04:45 PM | #4 |
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hey thanks for the tips !
i also realized that the game slows down when accessing the harddrive, in quake too, but i have an ATA-100 IBM, 7200rpm and even that i changed last month with a maxtor. defragging didn't help either, i did that before,. ok, i changed the cache and virtual memory, same problem please give me more tips, need to know more about my system ? anything i can change in my card settings ?? CPU idle,. i don't have any programs installed, just standard winME, hmm,. HELP ! i'm going to a LAN-Party soon,.. cya Eliminator |
19th Feb 2001, 05:32 PM | #5 |
quick question.Have you updated WinME?Because WinME originally had some swap file problems as well as disk caching issues.Check Microsoft's website,and if you've already done that.. well...nevermind
19th Feb 2001, 07:06 PM | #6 |
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no i didn't update winme yet, but i was just surfing the ms page for about an hour and there were only a few updates availabe, things like I Explorer Service Pack's 'n stuff like that,
could you tell me what update you we're talking about ? thanks <fska>Eliminator |
19th Feb 2001, 09:23 PM | #7 |
I recall it being there when I did one of the first "Auto-Updates".If you don't see it,you probably already have it.But I'll hunt around and post a link if I find something.
19th Feb 2001, 09:42 PM | #8 |
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thunderbird problem
I'm not sure specificlly, but i know the thunderbird and durons, don;t work well with certain video cards, and mess em up, I dunno which ones speciffically thoiugh, sry
20th Feb 2001, 06:26 AM | #9 |
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yeah i did the auto update and it didn't show anything important to update, i probably already have it,.
athlon's + dunron's with GTSII Pro,. it works fine because my friend has almost the same hardware, without any problems. plus it used to work at the beginning when i just got the PC,.thanksö and cya <fska>Eliminator |
20th Feb 2001, 11:10 AM | #10 |
did you change the drivers for your 3D card? If so did you make sure you deinstalled de previous one correctly?
Frist you go to system and remove the GTS II pro video adaptor. Then you go to thing where you change your colours and stuff in controll panel (sorry i have a Dutch Windows, dunno what its called in English) and go to advanced. and change the adaptor to standand VGA. REstart and install the new GTS drivers, If you dont install the D3 drivers like this it will conflict with the other ones that were there. If you did this, well i dunno what your problem is..
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20th Feb 2001, 11:38 AM | #11 |
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yep, been there, did that
yeah i did a clean install on the drivers.
that's not it. you know what, everytime i have a problem with something, then it's definetly serious and probably not even bill gates could solve it ! i think it's time to sell my PC.,. cya |
20th Feb 2001, 12:19 PM | #12 |
Try this utility http://www.tweakfiles.com/memory/cacheman.html
I've been using this for about 6 weeks now and it works great.
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20th Feb 2001, 02:14 PM | #13 |
I kind of had the same problem but running in win 98, I went to hard drive under systems and checked the DMA setting, don't know why but the problem went away after that.
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20th Feb 2001, 02:25 PM | #14 |
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Cacheman Rulez !!!!!!!!!!!
Hey It works again !!!!
i installed cacheman, put in on the WinME/3Dgames setting, and it works perfect !! even Quake improved ! thanks Blaze-22 ! you can make a cross in your calender for making a person happy on the 20/02/2001. even better ! it seems to have made the settings permanent, so even when disbling the program i don't have any problems any more! next week I'm getting my new Razor Boomslang 2000, then i'm gonna be UNFRAGABLE !!! case closed, thanks for helping ! <fska>Eliminator Swiss LAN-Party: http://www.unfragable.ch Organizers ClanPage: http://www.fska.net both down at times,. hehe |
20th Feb 2001, 02:40 PM | #15 |
When I setup my system, I made a partion dedicated for the swap file. This greatly improved my UT performance. I assume it's similar to what the app does.
20th Feb 2001, 03:51 PM | #16 |
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hey that's a pretty good idea, i'll keep that in mind.
i forgot to mention that now it takes about 1-2 minutes for UT to start,,. who cares !! my FPS are back to the rootz ! hehe cya |
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Discuss the new Chevrolet Aveo here, which just debuted at the LA Auto Show. This segment will be highly competitive in the next few years with the introduction of the New Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa and Honda Fit/Jazz. Rumor has that even Ford plans to bring the Fiesta soon.
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I like the look of the new car, it looks similar to the Optra/Forenza. The new car is bigger in every dimension, and the interior looks pretty good too. A lot of good features will also be offered.
The Aveo sells very well overseas and also in the US, as Chevy sold 68,085 units in 2005 compared with 56,642 in 2004, a 20.2% increase.
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wave54 Posts: 209Depends how you define "total redesign", I guess. The sheetmetal and the interior are new, but it is still the same car with the same drivetrain.
Have over 50K miles on my 2004, and this 2007 better not have one extra pound to pull with the skimpy 103 HP engine. Mine treats every highway upgrade and on-ramp curve as a battle to be overcome.
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wave54 Posts: 209Absolutely -- it's a perfect candidate for a hybrid drivetrain. It would boost city mileage running just the electric motor and add some zip on hills. Gas mileage would certainly move up into the 40's.
Even if it added $3,000 to the price, it would still be $13 - 16K depending on trim and options. Nice alternative for those who can't fork over $21K for a Prius. -
bmara Posts: 3Chevy needs a new engine and maybe c vt transmission in the Aveo and the Cobalt. So that they get better mpg. They have two good cars going for them. But there half baked. Chevy needs variable valve timing in their base engines and a c vt transmission is needed. To get better mpg to compete with the foreign cars. With the Fit, Yaris, Civic,and all the other economy cars out there. They need to get away from the mentality of trying to bring up the rear. They to get ahead of the pack.
wave54 Posts: 209Yes, a better and more efficient drivetrain would help. Also, they should upgrade the suspension -- one of the biggest complaints is the creaking and groaning from the components while turning, braking and over bumps.
Mine sounds like it was taken directly out of a 1972 Gremlin that's been sitting in a field for 15 years. Truly embarassing!! -
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harrychezt Posts: 405all i can comment on is from what i saw at the columbus autoshow in march.
They had a blue 07 aveo, doors open, and roped off.
what made it stand out?
well, all leather(or leather seating surfaces, and the rest leatherette, or whatever they call it these days), 4(or 5?) headrests, that are adjustable, and decent looking (fake) wood trim.
I think it was two-tone dash, also, and beige leather.
I do not know why GM shows only the grey plastic/cloth set ups(especially on the internet clips. they should show both interiors). The leather/wood(2 tone dash, if i recall correctly) looks like a different car all together.
Smoked anything in this class, with this set up, Look Wise(quality-wise? Will have to wait and see, since it is not out yet).
Wish we could have sat in the thing, and looked closer at the seat material, panel alignment/gaps,etc.
It did look good, loaded up(and sunroof, too).
No prices, etc, were mentioned at the show. -
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harrychezt Posts: 405I wish GM would make a 3 door hatch. Could be interesting.
the sedan is really nice with all of the features!
If this thing is priced right, and no rough spots.... they will sell a lot of these.
Wish they would have dropped a slightly larger engine in it.
Anyhow.....before ya know it, ya'll see them on lots everywhere.
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subcompact Posts: 3We have a small business that needs to deliver goods, namely fish tanks...
We have a 2004 Aveo 5 door. Its an OK car, but for the size, the mileage isn't great. It has some noise issues...
Today we looked at some new cars for personal use. First the Honda Fit. Wonderful car, but not worth $16,000. We drove the 2006 Accent, because we don't need a station wagon. With auto & air we could get one for about $13,300 including rebate. The Accent is a very basic car. With automatic, it downshifts and revs to 6000 rpm accelerating to 60 mph on the highway ramp. I'd call it slightly faster than the Aveo. Looks like we can expect slightly higher mpg too. For the same price, the Accent is the deal to beat.
For the sake of comparison, we looked for a Kia Rio. The local dealer has very few Kias. They also sell Nissan, but my guess is 50% of their sales are used. Back in 2004, we were very interested in the Kia Rio Cinco. Because the salesman was such a liar, we bought the Chevy. Today he refused to show us the Rio sedan or wagon, instead he was trying to push two overpriced 2005 Kia Spectra leftovers. He did have one Rio sedan and one Rio wagon on hand. We are going to try another dealer.
At this point, the Kia has no $1,000 rebate, so it costs too much. That could change in June... I don't like that you have to spend $600 on power windows and locks on the Rio to get the optional ABS. The Kia could be a nice car...
Last week we looked at a Toyota Yaris. This thing is tiny. It gets great fuel economy, but has even less pep getting on the highway. While the Accent revs and struggles to get to 60 mph, the Yaris can't be bothered... it will get to 60 when its good and ready.
Is the Yaris worth the extra $1,000 and slightly smaller size? Maybe. Fuel is expensive. Next year I'd bet $3 will seem cheap.
All these cars have some compromises. I'm hoping the Aveo will at least became competitive with Hyundai and Kia. -
wave54 Posts: 209If you take everything into consideration, the Yaris may be the better buy. I learned myself not to only look at the initial price to get into a car -- I own a 2004 Aveo that has no resale value to speak of, dubious reliability and virtually no aftermarket parts available. Repairs are expensive and the dealerships are poorly trained and stocked.
I believe the Yaris has a timing chain rather than a rubber belt that needs replacing every 50-60K miles at $500 a pop -- that could save thousands over the life of a vehicle. The resale value will always be higher, regardless of mileage or condition, than an Aveo or Accent, and the greater gas mileage will also be worth many dollars over the long haul.
When I factor in all the costs, the Aveo may cost as much or more than a Honda or Toyota I thought were too expensive. -
canuck785 Posts: 160orange is MY color for this car!!! it is not too flashy it just has the right amount of "look at me" (the car, not the driver) without being right in your face.
i also like the medium gray, pretty classy. under no consideration would I get the yellow one...no way...once was enough back in the 90's... :confuse: -
79customd Posts: 87Where did the SVM Aveo Sedan go? Dropping that line raised the price up to starting around 12k as opposed to the sub 10k Hatchback. That is the main differense I saw with Chevy revamping the Sedan, the price jump? Anybody heard of why they dropped it or if its coming back later this year?
Also, The Aveo appeals to a mainly youthful market, myself included. Am I alone when I say that some sort of Aveo SS would hit the market by storm? Maybe put the Cobalt Supercharged SS 2.0L in the Aveo. That would more than solve the acceleration problem and would sale like hotcakes to the younger buyers. Chevy could do that and still probably keep the price under 15k.
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My previous post was testing canvas animation library CreateJS, heavily promoted by Adobe and Microsoft as a good alternative for Action Script and Flash solutions. To be honest I wasn't very satisfied the way it was implemented, because I really wanted to see fully objective JavaScript. But even though the improvement, in comparison to pure HTML5 Canvas syntax was impressive, I decided not give up and search for other – maybe better – libraries. After a few seconds spent on Google I found KineticJS, an older brother of CreateJS dedicated also to work with HTML5 canvas.
Eric Rowell – the author of the library – guarantees that it has high performance animations and given support and structures for transitions, node nesting, layering, filtering, caching, event handling. The library is also highly customizable: we can include or exclude any part of it – except core objects. What I really liked, was highly developed support for animation elements organizing structures:
- Layers
- Sprites
- Groups
- Collections
These gives us control over the mess and gently mange them, if we have more complex animations. Just for that feature I decided to test it out. I had to, because it was looking very promising. My decision was simple: compare both libraries KineticJS and CreateJS by implementing very similar tutorial. This time we're gonna make pie chart using KineticJS.
Below you have the source code and live demo:
As in previous tutorial I will be writing my code in CoffeeScript. It emphases objective part of JavaScript and gives him very pleasant Python-like syntax. To learn about this meta-language you can read my articles why I have given up on Javascript and how to make good Coffee or visit CoffeeScript homepage.
Lets start with simple HTML5 template including div
with set id
that will work as our container for canvas
Our core class Chart
will be responsible for core functionality and handling the JSON data provided to chart via AJAX. Sample data I used you can download from here:
class Chart constructor: (containerId, height, width) -> @stage = new Kinetic.Stage({ container : containerId height : height width : width }) # I'm gonna create two layers to store parts of # animation separately # Firstly init the preloader layer @preloaderLayer = new Kinetic.Layer({ height : height width : width }) # Init the chart layer @chartLayer = new Kinetic.Layer({ height : height width : width opacity : 0 }) # Download JSON data via AJAX loadData: (url) => $.ajax({ url: url, dataType: 'json', cache: true }).complete( (data) => @parseData(data.responseText)) parseData: (data) => $( -> new Chart('chart', 600, 900).loadData('json/data.json') )
Downloading the data might take a while, so let's create Preloader class
before our data will be parsed to give user sensation of processing:
class Preloader _interval = null constructor: (layer) -> @layer = layer # The preloader will be put into # container for easier maipulation @container = new Kinetic.Container({ height : 50 width : 90 x : @layer.getWidth() / 2 - 45 y : @layer.getHeight() / 2 - 20 }) return @ initialize: -> for i in [0...3] # Draw rectangles rect = new Kinetic.Rect({ height : 10 width : 10 fill : 'white' x : i * 25 y : @container.getHeight() / 2 - 5 offset : {x:5, y:5} }) # Add animation to rectangles @animate(rect, i) @container.add(rect) # Add some simple preloader text text = new Kinetic.Text({ text: 'Loading the data...' fill: '#4d7a93' fontSize: 10 fontStyle: 'bold' fontFamily: 'Arial' x: -15 y: 32 align: 'center' }) @container.add(text) return @ # Javascript maintains only one Interval per clousure # so that animate has to be fired for each object animate: (elem, i) -> _interval = setInterval( -> setTimeout( -> elem.transitionTo({ scale: { x: if i==1 then 1.8 else 1.3, y: if i==1 then 1.8 else 1.3} duration: 0.3 callback: -> elem.transitionTo({ scale: {x:1, y:1} duration: 0.3 }) }) , i*300) , 1200) addToStage: -> @layer.add(@container) return @ removeFromStage: -> clearInterval(_interval) # After animation we call callback # to fire the removal of container @container.transitionTo({ opacity: 0 duration: 0.7 callback: => @layer.remove(@container) }) return @
After that we should initialize our Preloader class
in constructor of Chart class
class Chart constructor: (containerId, height, width) -> ... # Init preloader @preloader = new Preloader(@preloaderLayer) .initialize() .addToStage() @stage.add(@preloaderLayer)
We have to extract the data from grabbed JSON and populate them our chart by implementing as in previous post parseData method
in Chart class
and right after that lets remove our Preloder
to prepare the canvas to display the pie chart:
class Chart constructor: (containerId, height, width) -> ... # Download JSON data via AJAX loadData: (url) => ... # Parse downloaded HTML to extract the data parseData: (data) => items = JSON.parse(data) for item, index in items.items # We will create all chart objects in here @preloader.removeFromStage()
Our pies has be a custom shape. To make them canvas
syntax has to be used by calling the context of the canvas
and drawing arc
and lines
. it's important to know that shape will be positioned absolutely to canvas and we have to keep that in mind while positioning custom elements on the layer
class Pie constructor: (@index, @arc, @startArc, @radius, @layer) -> # Our pie container positioning the rotation point # on center of the pie chart @pieContainer = new Kinetic.Container({ x: @layer.getWidth() / 2 + 130 y: @layer.getHeight() / 2 rotation: @startArc name: 'pie_'+@index }) return @ initialize: -> that = @ # Create pie shape by drawing simple custom shape # using canvas syntax pie = new Kinetic.Shape({ drawFunc: (canvas) -> context = canvas.getContext('2d') context.beginPath() context.arc(0, 0 ,that.radius, 0, that.arc + 0.003) context.lineTo(0, 0) context.closePath() canvas.fillStroke(@) # Color it by value (green<->red) fill : 'hsl(' + (100 *that.arc) + ',100%,57%)' }) @pieContainer.add(pie) return @ addToStage: -> @layer.add(@pieContainer) return @
Next modify Chart class
to initialize constructors of the class with proper data and fade in chartLayer
class Chart _startArc = 0 ... # Parse downloaded HTML to extract the data parseData: (data) => items = JSON.parse(data) for item, index in items.items new Pie(index, item.value, _startArc, firstname.lastname@example.com(), @chartLayer) .initialize() .addToStage() _startArc += item.value @preloader.removeFromStage() @stage.add(@chartLayer) @chartLayer.transitionTo({ opacity: 1 duration: 0.7 })
To add unusual look to our pie chart we'll put next to each pie small circle label with percentage information about this particular slice of the circle.
class Pie constructor: (@index, @arc, @startArc, @radius, @layer) -> ... # Separate label container that doesn't # mess with rotation props @labelContainer = new Kinetic.Container({ name: 'label_'+@index }) return @ initialize: -> ... # Percentage data label @label = new Kinetic.Text({ text: parseFloat((that.arc / (2*Math.PI))*100).toFixed(1)+'%' fontSize: 11 fill: '"#033a59"' fontStyle: 'bold' fontFamily: 'Arial' offset: [10,5] x: Math.cos(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*280 + (that.layer.getWidth() / 2) + 130 y: Math.sin(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*280 + (that.layer.getHeight() / 2) }) # Label will be put into small cicle next to pie @labelCircle = new Kinetic.Circle({ radius: 20 fill : 'rgba(255,255,255,0.6)' offset: [-2,0] x: Math.cos(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*280 + (that.layer.getWidth() / 2) + 130 y: Math.sin(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*280 + (that.layer.getHeight() / 2) }) @labelContainer.add(@labelCircle) @labelContainer.add(@label) return @ addToStage: -> @layer.add(@pieContainer) @layer.add(@labelContainer) return @
Now you can open the browser and test if pie with label appears after hiding the preloader.
Countries table
Cell class
is not exactly table, because I store only the separate cells to render them with 2 pixel offset, but colored the same way as pies intrigue and introduce to interaction.
It contains built in Rect class
rendering rectangles, text and another Rect
as decor on left side.
class Cell # Some constants to easier manipulate data _cellHeight = 20 _cellWidth = 200 _offsetTop = 85 constructor: (@index,@desc, @arc, @startArc, @layer) -> @cellContainer = new Kinetic.Container() initialize: -> that = @ # Cell background @cell = new Kinetic.Rect({ width: _cellWidth height: _cellHeight fill : if @index%2 then 'rgba(255,255,255,0.5)' else 'rgba(255,255,255,0.7)' x: 50 y: @index*(_cellHeight+2) + _offsetTop }) # Simple decor on the left # colored the same as pie @cellDecor = new Kinetic.Rect({ width: 10 height: _cellHeight fill : 'hsl(' + (100 *that.arc) + ',100%,57%)' x: 50 y: @index*(_cellHeight+2)+ _offsetTop }) # Text of the cell @cellText = new Kinetic.Text({ text: that.desc fontSize: 10 fill: '#033a59' fontStyle: 'bold' fontFamily: 'Arial' offset: [10,5] x: 80 y: @index*(_cellHeight+2) + _offsetTop + _cellHeight/2 }) @cellContainer.add(@cell) @cellContainer.add(@cellDecor) @cellContainer.add(@cellText) return @ addToStage: -> @layer.add(@cellContainer)
We should also initialize them in parseData method
within Chart class
class Chart ... # Parse downloaded HTML to extract the data parseData: (data) => items = JSON.parse(data) for item, index in items.items ... new Cell(index,item.desc, item.value, _startArc, @chartLayer) .initialize() .addToStage() _startArc += item.value @preloader.removeFromStage() @stage.add(@chartLayer) @chartLayer.transitionTo({ opacity: 1 duration: 0.7 })
Connecting lines
The last visual elements are be connectors between table cells and centers of the pies. They contain Polyline class
and Circle
. Most complex part here is positioning functions that take care of proper placements points of the polyline, but I think the code is self-explaining.
class Cell ... constructor: (@index,@desc, @arc, @startArc, @layer) -> ... # Polyline connecting cell with pie @cellLine = new Kinetic.Line({ # Array of points stored in x,y pairs points: [ # Draw stright line 50px _cellWidth+50, @index*(_cellHeight+2) + _offsetTop + _cellHeight/2, _cellWidth+100, @index*(_cellHeight+2) + _offsetTop + _cellHeight/2 # Angeled line _cellWidth+150, Math.sin(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*140 + (that.layer.getHeight() / 2) # Taget ceneter of pie Math.cos(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*140 + (that.layer.getWidth() / 2) + 130, Math.sin(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*140 + (that.layer.getHeight() / 2) ] stroke: '#fff' strokeWidth: 2 }) # Simple circle decor on the center of # pie and end of polyline @lineDecor = new Kinetic.Circle({ fill : '#fff' radius: 6 x: Math.cos(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*140 + (that.layer.getWidth() / 2) + 130 y: Math.sin(that.startArc+that.arc / 2)*140 + (that.layer.getHeight() / 2) }) ... # Its important to add them to chartLayer over everything else @layer.add(@cellLine) @layer.add(@lineDecor) return @
Run your browser now and see the effects. It will looks a bit messy but I am gonna fix that by adding interactivity to the chart.
Our interactivity will rely on two mouse events provided by KineticJS library mouseenter
and mouseleave
bouned to countries table's cells.
But before that we have to prepare our classes by modifying opacity
of some elements:
class Pie constructor: (@index, @arc, @startArc, @radius, @layer) -> @pieContainer = new Kinetic.Container({ ... opacity: 0.8 }) @labelContainer = new Kinetic.Container({ ... opacity: 0 }) return @
class Cell ... initialize: -> ... @cellDecor = new Kinetic.Rect({ ... opacity: 0.6 }) ... @cellLine = new Kinetic.Line({ ... opacity: 0 }) @lineDecor = new Kinetic.Circle({ ... opacity: 0 })
Now we can bind our animation to addToStage method
of Cell class
class Cell ... addToStage: -> ... @cellContainer.on('mouseenter', => # Set cursor to hand document.body.style.cursor = "pointer" # Fade in decors and line connector @cellDecor.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 1 }) @cellLine.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 1 }) @lineDecor.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 1 }) # Find label container by name and fade it in labelContainer = @layer.getStage().get('.label_'+@index) labelContainer.apply('transitionTo',{ duration: 0.2 opacity: 1 }) # Find pie container by name, fade in and scale it to stand out pieContainer = @layer.getStage().get('.pie_'+@index) pieContainer.apply('transitionTo',{ scale: {x: 1.25, y: 1.25} duration: 0.4 opacity: 1 easing: 'ease-out' }) ) @cellContainer.on('mouseleave', => # Restore cursor to default document.body.style.cursor = "default" # Fade out decors and polyline and pie label @cellDecor.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 0.6 }) @cellLine.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 0 }) @lineDecor.transitionTo({ duration: 0.1 opacity: 0 }) labelContainer = @layer.getStage().get('.label_'+@index) labelContainer.apply('transitionTo',{ duration: 0.2 opacity: 0 }) # Return pie to its original size and opacity pieContainer = @layer.getStage().get('.pie_'+@index) pieContainer.apply('transitionTo',{ scale: {x: 1, y: 1} duration: 0.2 opacity: 0.8 easing: 'ease-out' }) ) return @
Ok. There's nothing left to do. You can enjoy the effects of your work.
I really enjoyed defining objects properties the way it is done in Kinetic. Associations array that stores all properties is great idea, but I can not say that about animations. They were purely in JavaScript and especially the one in preloader, where I had to use intervals and timeouts, terrified me. I would expect at least the solution like one provided CreateJS. Elegant and gentle. Saving the horror of dealing with undebuggable code.
But despite that coding with KinteticJS was much easier than with CreateJS, and I don't know if it was because I spent some time with that kind of libraries or it's simply much better organised. The decision is up to you. I'm gonna write article comparing them more carefully this week to you better sight at both of them and ActionScript v3 as contrast.


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As a longtime and hardcore ASP.NET webforms developer, I'm finding the new client-side development world a bit of a grind. I love learning new technologies, but I can't help feeling we've regressed and lost our old RAD advantage as we move heavy lifting to the client.
A Small World in ASP.NET–NimblePros Acquired by Telerik
A few weeks ago, fellow ASPInsider Steve Smith of NimblePros passed a client to me. It's a part-time "tweaks and maintenance" gig for a small startup. I was quite happy to take this on. I'm mostly retired and no longer work fulltime but still want to keep my hand in ASP.NET and Visual Studio - and earn money for toys.
EULAs are Fun. Mock Them Mercilessly!
In my previous post about the new, free Telerik JustDecompile beta, I made fun of the license terms that specifically forbade you from decompiling their decompiler. As you might expect, this was a copy and paste oversight and has been fixed in the latest downloadable installer. Thanks Telerik!
Telerik's Free Decompiler: Just Don't Decompile It!*
Telerik has released a beta version of its new 'always free' .NET decompiler, JustDecompile. These guys really know their marketing and community support. (Redgate recently disappointed the community by moving the popular .NET Reflector to a $35 paid-for product.)
Extracting the Date from a DateTime in Entity Framework 4 and LINQ
In my current ASP.NET 4 project, I'm displaying dates in a GridDateTimeColumn of Telerik's ASP.NET Radgrid control. I don't care about the time stuff, so my DataFormatString shows only the date bits:
<telerik:GridDateTimeColumn FilterControlWidth="100px"
DataField="DateCreated" HeaderText="Created"
SortExpression="DateCreated" ReadOnly="True"
UniqueName="DateCreated" PickerType="DatePicker"
DataFormatString="{0:dd MMM yy}">My problem was that I couldn't get the built-in column filtering (it uses Telerik's DatePicker control) to behave. The DatePicker assumes that the time is 00:00:00 but the data would have times like 09:22:21. So, when you select a date and apply the EqualTo filter, you get no results. You would get results if all the time portions were 00:00:00.
In essence, I wanted my Entity Framework query to give the DatePicker what it wanted… a Date without the Time portion. Fortunately, EF4 provides the TruncateTime function. After you include
Imports System.Data.Objects.EntityFunctions
You'll find that your EF queries will accept the TruncateTime function. Here's my routine:
Protected Sub RadGrid1_NeedDataSource _
(ByVal source As Object, _
ByVal e As Telerik.Web.UI.GridNeedDataSourceEventArgs) _
Handles RadGrid1.NeedDataSource
Dim ent As New OfficeBookDBEntities1
Dim TopBOMs = From t In ent.TopBom, i In ent.Items _
Where t.BusActivityID = busActivityID _
And i.BusActivityID And t.ItemID = i.RecordID _
Order By t.DateUpdated Descending _
Select New With {.TopBomID = t.TopBomID, .ItemID = t.ItemID, _
.PartNumber = i.PartNumber, _
.Description = i.Description, .Notes = t.Notes, _
.DateCreated = TruncateTime(t.DateCreated), _
.DateUpdated = TruncateTime(t.DateUpdated)}
RadGrid1.DataSource = TopBOMs
End SubNow when I select March 14, 2011 on the DatePicker, the filter doesn't stumble on time values that don't make sense.
Full Disclosure: Telerik gives me (and other developer MVPs) free copies of their suite.
Fix: CSS Problems in IE 8 With Over 31 StyleSheets
In my latest Web application, I went crazy trying to find out why a popup/overlay window style was acting up in IE 8 but was fine in the latest version of FireFox. After too many hours of frustration and dead ends, I took the issue to my friends at Telerik Support (the site I'm developing uses their excellent RadControls for ASP.NET AJAX suite).
Telerik diagnosed the problem immediately as too many stylesheets for Internet Explorer to handle. Huh?
I didn't know about this limit (bug) of 31 stylesheets - but even if I had, I'd have wagered that I didn't have that many. It turns out that many 3rd party controls generate styles as resources using an httphandler in the web.config file. Worse, even HTML style tags count as stylesheets to IE!
In my case, the solution was to add Telerik's RadStyleSheetManager control to my master page. Suddenly, the troublesome style issue was gone.
From what I read on the InterWeb, Microsoft doesn't plan to do anything about this limitation in IE 9, so it's going to be around for a long while. You think Internet Explorer would at least give us a helpful error message such as "Sorry, there are too many stylesheets for me to handle. The page probably looks weird because I'm a wimp and have given up applying the excess styles."
For more info on the issue, check out this blog post on Internet Explorer CSS limits:
Full Disclosure: As a Microsoft MVP for ASP.NET, Telerik gives me a free licence to its control suite.
Standout Component Vendor: Telerik
I guess we all like it when others validate our opinions. I was part of Visual Studio Magazine's "Editor's Choice" panel this year. My choice for Top Component Vendor was Telerik and I added this:
The Importance of Using !important in CSS Styles
I just lost time trying to hide a CSS border in a third-party control, so it's worth a quick post to help others avoid similar frustration.
Fixing the 'Telerik.WebControls.GridInsertionObject does not contain a property' Error
I really like working with the Telerik ASP.NET AJAX controls. However, I keep forgetting about a problem in the RadGrid that occurs when trying to add a new record using EntityDataSource. If there aren't any records yet, and you click Add Record, you often get this:


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Radio Flash Triggers - Backpacker's Studio
Radio Flash Triggers - What we use and why!
Radio Flash Triggers are extremely important because they are what let us take the Flash and fire it off camera. There are a ton and I mean a ton of radio triggers available on the market. We are going to talk about the ones we use and have worked out well for us.
Before we begin we just want to clarify that we are NOT TTL shooters. We believe that MANUAL MODE is king, not only on your camera but on your flash as well. We are a little old school and are not into the latest and greatest technology advantages. We shoot Manual because of one thing - CONSISTENCY!
The radio triggers we are going to talk about do not offer TTL, they are pure manual machines and that's why we like them! We'll go over each one first and then the conclusion at the end. Ultimately it's your say which you prefer, this is just our opinions.
One small clarification before we start, ANY OF THESE TRIGGERS ARE AWESOME! IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH OF THE THREE YOU CHOOSE TO BUY! WE RECOMMEND ALL OF THEM FROM FROM PERSONAL USE! WE ARE NOT GEAR REVIEW TYPE OF PEOPLE, THESE ARE FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE!
Let's begin:
Paul C. Buff Cybersyncs
The CyberSyncs are the original backpacker's studio triggers. The models we use are the CST Transmitter and the CSRB Receiver. We have used them for a couple of years now and they have truly withstood the time and punishment we have given them. They are solid and can definitely handle abuse. The Cybersyncs are completely reliable and we can not think of a time that a trigger or receiver failed on us. We still highly recommend them but we are starting to use them less and less.
The main reason we are using them less is because of the way they fire the flash.
They use the flashes PC Port and unfortunately it's also the WORST PHOTOGRAPHIC INVENTION OF ALL TIME!
The Pc-Ports on flashes have a couple of huge downsides. The first and worst is that they are easy to damage. If your cable goes in wrong or anything gets in the hole it can cause a short rendering your PC-Port useless. We have 3 flashes this has happened to and are now only capable of firing with the hotshoe or through TTL (since we don't use TTL we can only fire them via hotshoe). The second downfall is they require an extra cable. I know this is nitpicking but let me tell you how crappy it is to show up at a shoot and realize you forgot that tiny little cable. The less stuff we have to carry the better it is.
Price wise they are in the middle of all radio flash triggers. You can get a set, that's one transmitter and one receiver for about $140.00. This is not a bad price when you compare it to more expensive offerings like PocketWizards . PocketWizards are the top of the line when it comes to radio flash triggers, but just like anything top of the line you are going to pay for it. To us the pocket wizards do not have a place in the backpacker's studio, to others it might vary. They are simply too expensive and too big for our likings. One pocket wizard costs the same as a set of Cybersyncs.
Another downside of the PC-Port is that most flashes that have PC-Ports are higher priced, for example the Nikon SB-600 ($200 New) does not have a PC-Port, but the Nikon SB-800 ($400.00 New) does. You can get an adapter, but we have never truly found one that is of great quality.
Now don't get me wrong, the CyberSyncs are AWESOME and we STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM, we just want to show you what we have learned after a couple of years with them and the reason for our choices! So if you have them, DO NOT CHANGE THEM UNLESS YOU ARE COMPLETELY UNHAPPY!
The Yongnuo RF-602 Radio Transmitters. How do you say "HOLY CRAPOLA THESE THINGS ARE A BARGAIN AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" in Chinese. Let me know in the comments. The Yongnuo RF-602 radio transmitters are the least expensive triggers we have ever used but wait I shouldn't just call them radio triggers, they will also fire your camera wirelessly! Yup, this feature alone used to cost around $80 and these triggers/remote shutter releases do it all for a bargain price. I'm sure there are others that are less expensive, but I wouldn't recommend you going any lower than these. You can buy a set for around $50.00, yes I said a SET. That means, one transmitter and one receiver. At those prices who can not afford to get their flash off the camera. If you have been holding out because all those other radio triggers are so expensive, these things are for you.
The build quality is not as good as a Cybersync, but to be honest you'll be able to buy a couple of replacements and still end up paying less than you do for the CyberSyncs. The transmitter is pictured on the right, the receiver on the left. Notice the receiver has a hotshoe! THIS IS AWESOME! NO MORE PC-PORT CRAPOLA! (THANKS TO GRAHAM FOR THIS TIP: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BOTH THE FLASH AND RECEIVER OFF BEFORE MOUNTING THE FLASH ON IT, IT COULD CAUSE A SHORT AND KILL YOUR RECIEVER!!)
With the Yongnuo's the flash goes on top of the receiver directly onto the hotshoe. I love this feature because there are no extra cables to tag along, no faulty PC Port to worry about, simply very versatile. Another huge point is that since we are using the hotshoe of the receiver to fire the flash, it doesn't matter that your less expensive flash does not have a PC-Port! You can use less expensive flashes with these without hesitation or need for extra adapters.
Can you tell I simply love these radio triggers...well I DO! They are cheap, pretty well built if you consider the pricetag, they work as a wireless shutter release for your camera and the best part is they DON'T USE A PC-PORT!! So what's the catch...
The catch is actually not that big of a deal but it can't be completely perfect for $50.00, the world would end.
The catch is the bottom of the receiver where it attaches to your coldshoe on your stand is PLASTIC....THAT SUCKS! Well wait a minute, some of you might be used to the plastic feet depending on the flashes you use so it might not be that bad. The plastic foot to us is a killer because we are very hard on our gear. I know from experience that if you drop a flash that is mounted on top of the receiver, the plastic foot is going to break! So we can not recommend these for putting them on your stands cold shoe. But, their is some hope, the first is to not use a cold shoe. The bottom of the receiver also has a tripod screw that you will be able to use on umbrella brackets that have a screw. Simply take your cold shoe off and put this receiver on and it's pretty solid. Not amazingly solid, but better than before.
The Impact PowerSync 16 Radio Triggers are basically re-branded FlashWave radios. They are sold and warrantied by BHPhoto which has in our opinion the best customer service we have ever experience. These are replacing our CyberSyncs. They are extremely well built, much higher build quality than the Yongnuo's and a tad better than the CyberSyncs, but they should be. They are a little more money at $150 for one transmitter and one receiver! If you are considering the CyberSyncs, then these are for you!
The reason we are switching to these is because of one word - CONFIDENCE! Don't get me wrong, we love our Yongnuo's but they are inexpensive Chinese triggers. We've had zero problems with our Yongnuo's but they are definitely not made to last forever. These Impact PowerSyncs give you complete confidence, just like the CyberSyncs do that they will work when you need them.
So why are we switching if CyberSyncs are completely reliable, well you know how we feel about those PC-Ports and these DO NOT HAVE THEM!! These fire directly off the hotshoe just like the Yongnuo's but are just better built, have better firing range and our Sync Speeds are much faster. These are the recommended trigger if you are a working Pro who wants the best. I choose these over Pocket Wizards any day of the week.
These triggers are definitely for you if you want THE BEST BUT DO NOT WANT TO PAY POCKETWIZARD PRICES! Do not think twice, these things ROCK! And if that wasn't enough, just like the Yongnuo's these will work even though your flash does not have a PC-Port! So basically what you saved by buying a less expensive flash you can put towards these triggers!
Ok, so we've gone over all 3, which do you buy?
I've made a table that shows all the Pros and Cons on some kind of scale from 1 - 10, with 10 being the best! This is about as scientific as we get:
Paul C. Buff CyberSyncs |
Yoongnuo RF-602 |
Impact PowerSync 16 |
Build Quality | 9 | 6 | 10 |
Reliability | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Flash Firing Method | 5 | 10 | 10 |
Channels | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Range/Frequency | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Flash Sync Speed | 9 | 6 | 10 |
Flash Compatibility | 7 | 10 | 10 |
Price | 5 | 10 | 4 |
Totals | 70 | 73 | 80 |
Ok, so there you have our scientific test and from the looks of all that scientific data we have a clear winner:
Impact PowerSync 16 with 80 points...HOORAY!!!!
But wait a minute this is lightenupandshoot.com and we don't do scientific tests, only real world tests so it doesn't matter which of the three you buy! They are all highly recommended! So we will try to make it even easier for you by writing a conclusion!
Get the Impact PowerSync 16 if:
- You are a working pro and expect the best from your equipment
- You are an amateur who always buys the best even if it's more expensive
- You are a Canon Shooter who wants a little faster flash sync than 1/160th
Get the Yongnuo RF-602 if:
- Price is a concern!
- You are someone who shoots for fun and doesn't want to spend a lot!
- A Pro who doesn't want to spend a lot!
- Anyone who wants the best and least expensive radio triggers available!
BUY NOW FROM AMAZON.COM BY CLICKING HERE, no more waiting from China Delivery and with free super saver shipping they are almost the same price than buying on eBay!
Note: MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE ONE DESIGNATED FOR YOUR CAMERA SO THAT THEY SEND YOU THE CORRECT CABLE TO FIRE YOUR CAMERA WIRELESSLY! THAT CABLE IS THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IN THE PACKAGE!
Get the Cybersyncs if:
- You already own CyberSyncs
- You like them
Alright everyone, make sure you buy from the links above that way we make a little from our affiliate links! If not, don't worry about it, just hit the DONATE BUTTON and show us some love, but only if you can!
As always, leave a comment or two, and get off your booties and go shoot!


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Bass TabsBass Tabs v2Bass Tabs v3
Tunning: E A D G Riff 1 G|---------------------| D|---------------------| A|---------------------| E|3-3-0-3-0-3-3-0-3-3--| Play Fill 1 when Billy Sings "Im Two Doctor, Threes on the Line" But until then Play Riff 1 Fill 1 G|---------------------| D|---------------------| A|--3-3-3-----3--------| E|0-------0-0---0-0-0--| After Fill 1 is played once go up and Play Riff 1 once then go into this: Fill 2 G|----------------------| D|----------------------| A|3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5---| E|----------------------| This is played when he Says "Were all clones..." Fill 3 G|---------------------| D|---------------------| A|3-3-3-3-3------------| E|----------0-0-0-0-0--| After Fill 3 is Played go Back to Riff 1, this part the same as the begining play Riff 1 and add the Fill1 to the End like you did at the Begining. Then After you have played Fill 1 play a Riff 1 then go to Fill 2. After the Fill 2 go back to Riff 1 then This part begins right before Billy sings "Six is having problems adjusting to his clone status" you can also tell when to come in cause the guitar change with you. Riff 2 G|------------------------------------------------- D|------------------------------------------------- --> A|5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5--5-5--3-3--3-3--5-5--3-3- E|------------------------------------------------- Riff 2 Continued G|-------------------------| D|-------------------------| A|3-3--3-3--3-3--3-3--3-3--| E|-------------------------| Riff 2 Riff 3 G|-----|-----| D|-----|-----| A|5-5--|3-3--| E|-----|-----| This is the order in which you play Riff 2 and Riff 3: Riff 2x6 times Riff 3x2 times Riff 2x1 times Riff 3x6 times Then go back to Riff 1 and again add Fill 1 when he says "Im two Doctor..." then go back to Riff 1 after Riff 1 is played once Play Fill 2 Then go back to Riff 1 play it once, then go to Fill 3. After Fill 3 go back to Riff 1 then add a Fill 2 go back to Riff 1 add a Fill 3 and again go back to Riff 1 then for the Finish Riff 4 G|-------------------------------| D|-------------------------------| A|3-3-3-3-3-5-5-5-5-5------------| E|--------------------0-0-0-0-0--| cause this tab is hard to Follow here is the order in which the fills and riffs are played Riff 1, Fill 1, Riff 1, Fill 2, Riff 1, Fill 3, Riff 1 Fill 1, Riff 1, Fill 2, Riff 1, Fill 3, Riff 1,Riff 2x6 times, Riff 3x2 times, Riff 2x1 times, Riff 3x6 times Riff 1, Fill 1, Riff 1, Fill 2, Riff 1, Fill 3, Riff 1 Fill 1, Riff 1, Fill 2, Riff 1, Riff 4 And your done. Hope that makes it easier. This tab was made by Nathan Amber. Send Questions and Comments
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According to the National Association of Realtors' 2010 Profile of Homebuyers, more than 50 percent of homebuyers and sellers are active users of social media, and 95 percent use the Internet to search for homes.
That's why REmessenger is such an important tool, because it enables agents to easily and automatically share the latest news and their listings with clients on Facebook, Twitter and email. REmessenger provides a direct and compelling way to create lasting relationships via social media.
Far more than an online newsletter generator, REmessenger is a powerful suite of tools that is easy to use:
REmessenger is a product of SocialTouch LLC, a business specializing in social content marketing.
Whether you're a single agent, small broker or an enterprise looking to leverage expert content to build your business, REmessenger can help.


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First Easter without Bob Coy, Franklin Graham to Give Message
The Sun Sentinel has reported that Franklin Graham, son of famed evangelist Billy Graham, will give the Easter message at Calvary Chapel, Ft. Lauderdale in the wake of Pastor Bob Coy's recent resignation. The service will be held at the Florida Atlantic University Stadium in Boca Raton and is expected to draw 20,000 worshipers.
Ft. Lauderdale is spread over 10 campuses, and Easter is the time the church gathers together as one. Bob Coy explained the purpose of the campuses a couple of years ago at a pastor's conference. People were traveling long distances to come to his church and sit in an overflow room and watch him on video. It seemed a matter of stewardship. They could spend vast amounts in expanding their current property, or, for much less, they could purchase a building in these commuter communities. Each campus had its own non-teaching pastors. The messages were provided by Bob Coy over live video feed from the main campus. As of yet, there has been no announcement made for a long-term replacement for Bob Coy. It will be interesting to see if these branch churches spin off on their own or remain satellite campuses.
For the Easter service, Franklin Graham appears as a long-standing friend of the church. His presence should offer a chance for healing in difficult times. The theme is hope.
Image Credits: Franklin Graham / Bob Coy


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All sessions are three hours in duration and children between the ages of 4 years and 12 years will receive one voucher for all bookings made at Turtle Beach Resort. Additional vouchers can be purchased at a cost of $25.00.
All bookings must be cancelled 24 hours in advance by telephoning Club Turtle directly or via reception.
The entire amount will be forfeited by the guest if they fail to attend the session or do not give the 24 hour notice for cancellation.
Late attendance will not be discounted and the $25.00 charge for three hours will apply.
The guest account will be automatically charged.
At the conclusion of the session the child will be collected promptly. A two dollar per minute per child, late fee will apply for each minute the parent is late.
After a 15 minute period a qualified carer will be contacted and the child will be looked after by this person. All costs incurred are the responsibility of the parent/guardian and will be automatically applied to their room account.
If the child does not settle in the first 30 minutes, the parent will be contacted for collection and no charge will apply.
All children must adhere to our group friendly policy outlined in the Club Turtle Reception area.
We are unable to administer any medication in any form including epipens. Medication of any form will not be kept in Club Turtle. Parents will be called immediately if any injury occurs that requires attention, as well as nose bleeds. In the case of a more serious medical issue arises the parent and the Ambulance will be called immediately.
Each session has a maximum capacity of 24 children– a waitlist is held pending any cancellations.
The Club is located next to guest services. Sessions vary – see reception or our website for session times.
Lunch & Dinner are available during the 1pm & 5pm sessions for an extra charge and is automatically charged to the guest account.
Guests must remain on the grounds of Turtle Beach Resort at all times
We have a 'No Nut' policy. Food or drink is not to be bought into the centre at any time.
Toys or personal belongings including IPODS and IPHONES are not to be brought into the centre.


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Saturday, October 8, 2011
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Gwinnett Daily Post
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* Additional Game Action * Spotted Fan Photos * Post Your Photos LOGANVILLE -- The No. 90 football jersey works great for Robert Nkemdiche's duty at defensive end, the position he will play for a powerhouse college in the future. His new digs, though, make him look like a pretty slick high school running back. The Grayson junior, now sporting a No. 1 jersey, rushed for 17- and 25-yard touchdowns late in the first half Friday night and helped the nationally ranked Rams pull away for a 34-14 victory over Dacula in a matchup of Region 8-AAAAA unbeatens. He finished with three rushing TDs on just four attempts. "(Nkemdiche) was unbelievable," Grayson head coach Mickey Conn said. "Robert gave us the spark we needed. His (TD run) before halftime was an unbelievable run. That definitely set us up big time before the half. It was a remarkable run, especially for a guy 6-foot-4 and weighs 270 pounds to keep his balance like that." Nkemdiche's last TD run, the 25-yarder just before halftime, sent the home crowd into a frenzy. At least the ones who weren't standing with their jaws dropped in amazement. After making a ridiculous cut in the backfield to find a hole, Nkemdiche fought through tackle after tackle, at times dragging defenders and at others spinning away from them, on the way to the end zone. At least three times he looked off balance, only to nimbly find his feet and accelerate toward the goal line. "I just took that thing and kept pushing, kept my my feet moving," said Nkemdiche, who changed from No. 90 to No. 1 after the season opener. The TD capped a second quarter that saw the Rams (6-0, 4-0) score 20 points in a 3 minute span to turn a scoreless game in their favor. Nkemdiche completed two third-and-short situations on Grayson's first scoring drive, the second a 17-yard spring on a toss left. The Grayson defense followed with a huge stop on the first play of the Falcons' next possession, when Jack Banda intercepted a screen pass to set up the offense. Four plays later, Devin Gillespie scored on a 27-yard screen pass from Nick Schuessler to put the hosts ahead by two scores. The ensuing possession put Dacula (3-3, 3-1) in a bigger halftime hole, thanks to a huge gamble by Falcons head coach Jared Zito that backfired. With slightly more than a minute left in the first half, Zito went with a fake punt on fourth-and-6 from his own 25-yard line and the pass went incomplete. On the next play, Nkemdiche's 25-yard scamper turned a 13-point advantage into a 20-0 halftime lead. Dacula managed just 69 first-half yards and played nearly the entire game without playmaker Marcus Cox. Cox was hit by Grayson's Shattle Fenteng in the first quarter and laid on the field for 10 minutes before he left by stretcher, then by ambulance. A penalty-aided, 14-play drive got the Falcons within 20-7 early in the fourth quarter. It ended with a 28-yard TD pass from Brandon Goodson to Brandyn Bartlett. But Grayson answered right back with an eight-play, 80-yard march capped by Nkemdiche's third TD run. It was set up with a 50-yard bomb from Schuessler to Callen Hightower. Schuessler hit Corey Schaeffer for a 47-yard TD pass on the next possession, extending the lead to 34-7. The senior quarterback completed his last 10 passes, finishing 10 of 12 for 165 yards and two scores. Goodson, who threw for 149 yards, hit Josh Bullock for a late Dacula score, but the Falcons' offense couldn't do much until late against the Rams' defense. Without Cox, the visitors managed just 80 rushing yards. Jordan Germany led the Grayson defense with three tackles for losses. "Practice makes perfect and we had a great week of practice," Nkemdiche said. "We kept our minds in the game and we keep getting better and better every game."More like this story
- Grayson, Nkemdiche power past Dacula ( October 7, 2011 )
- Schuessler, Grayson pull away for win over Shiloh ( October 1, 2011 )
- No. 2 Grayson explodes in third quarter for 36-0 win ( October 15, 2011 )
- Watson, Grayson put away West Forsyth with two-minute attack ( November 26, 2011 )
- Grayson Remains Unbeaten With Win Over Berkmar ( September 17, 2011 )


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- Memorable personalized gift for someone special
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Grower-shippers in November expressed optimism that 2012 will be a positive year for potato markets, and, all things considered, 2011 turned out to be a pretty good one for the potato industry, too.
Overall, for 2012, growers said they expect high demand, beneficial market conditions and no major supply or quality issues affecting crops in the near future after 2011 culminated with a late November amendment to funding law solidifying the starchy vegetable's place on school menus.
Thus, potentially terrible news from January, in the form of a recommendation to virtually remove potatoes from school meal programs, ended with a win.
With markets already reaching monumental highs and further increases expected, grower-shippers expect a profitable 2012 with solid retail sales expectations after a 2011 that saw Congressional debate and testimony put the spotlight on the nutritional value and low cost of potatoes throughout the year.
Weather woes
Grower Dick Okray, president of Okray Family Farms Inc., Plover, Wisc., said he expects the 2011-12 potato crop should meet or exceed expectations of most.
Courtesy Rigby ProduceWorkers wrap russets in foil at the Rigby Produce packing shed in Rigby, Idaho. Value-adde d fresh potato products do not yet account for a huge portion of sales, but they continue to help raise overall consumption and increase interest in the vegetable.
Okray, whose company claims about 1,800 acres of russets and several hundred acres of other varieties, noted his crop this year was up to 15% smaller than typical for his particular area, mostly because of weather issues.
"I expect we'll ship about 1 million cwt. this year," Okray said, adding that he thinks prices will remain good because of consistent demand. "People seem to be cooking at home more again, and that's good news for us."
West of Okray, Steve Tweten at NoKota Packers Inc. in Buxton N.D. is similarly optimistic about the prospects for 2012.
Tweten said weather has been a spotty problem for the growers he knows.
"One friend only got 50% because of the heavy rains," Tweten said.
Overall, the North Dakota potato crop was down 4,000 cwt. The 2011 crop came in at 18,095 cwt., compared to the 2010 crop of 22,000 cwt.
Tidy potato profits
Except for those growers who were hit extra hard by the weather, Tweten predicted the 2011-12 potato crop would bring a tidy profit.
In the fourth week of November, he said 50-pound sacks of B red potatoes were $17.
"I don't ever remember getting these kinds of prices," Tweten said "and there's a good probability prices will increase."
In the spring of 2011, unusual weather disrupted plant and tuber development in many parts of the potato powerhouse of the Northwest U.S.


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The Mayor of London has appointed contractor, Mace (delivered the London Eye and is currently constructing the Shard Tower), to build and operate a cable car across the Thames. Earlier this year permission for construction to commence was given by London Boroughs of Greenwich and Newham and the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation.
The cable car will provide a low-emission, quick, direct and fully accessible link connecting the Greenwich Peninsula and the O2 with the Royal Victoria Docks and ExCeL. It has been confirmed that construction work on the cable car will begin this summer with the aim of delivering the scheme before the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Transport for London (TfL) also announced the start of a competitive process for commercial partners who are interested in investing in the scheme in return for the rights to associated sponsorship opportunities, including naming rights and branding options. The winning bidder is expected to be announced later this year. In the interim, to aid the delivery of the cable car, TfL will provide upfront funding. The commercial programme will be a key component of the funding package by which TfL will recoup its costs which will also include third party grants and surplus fare revenue.
For more information and an animation of what a journey on the cable car would be like, visit www.tfl.gov.uk/cablecar.