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Hot Weather Gear - REV'IT vs Olympia
Sometimes you gotta scrape both knees, both elbows and sprain a toe before you learn the necessity of having protection for your whole body and not just your head. So I need some hot weather commuting gear for riding in the hot 'bama weather. Right now I am trying to pick a jacket and pair of pants.
I'm willing to spend a fair bit of coin to get something quality that will last. Don't want to spend money just to be spending money though - that's what the Scotch fund is for. Waterproof doesn't matter to me, I already have rain gear.
REV'IT and Olympia seem to be popular 'round here. Right now I'm looking at the Olympia Airglide 3 line versus the REV'IT Tornado. Or possibly the REV'IT Airwave. Can these products flow enough air, protect me reasonably well and last through every day riding?
I've seen praise for the quality of Olympia relative to the price. Is REV'IT better, worse or similar?
Is the Airwave of good quality or should I go ahead and spend more?
Thanks gents.
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I live in the tropics, dreaming of cool Alabama summers. I wear REV'IT Turbine gear and believe it is worth every penny. Not my first set of hot weather gear, but the gear I wear almost every day, making the "value" purchases I've made in the past a waste of money. 2 years wear on the jacket and it is going strong, not a thread out of place. Construction is top quality, with much attention to detail - seams are even and consistent, using high quality thread. All of the hook-and-loop material is evenly lined up. The zippers are very smooth and high quality, with thoughtful touches on the pulls. Rev'It gear is higher quality than my "custom" gear I've purchased in the past - they spare no expense to put the best of everything in these. Bullet-proof protection, too. Tight weave, high quality Dynax mesh, mixed with familiar 1000D Cordura, proprietary powershell material and ceramic-plated SuperFabric in the impact areas. Padding includes CE rated armor, which I've upgraded to CEII in the back. Have no intention of going down, but if I do, I'll won't regret wearing summer gear with this stuff on.
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I have a pair of Olympia Airglide pants that I bought in 2005 or so. I believe they are the originals since they are on Airglide 3 now, not sure what the difference is. But they have held up extremely well over the years and about 50,000 miles. i think i have washed them once. I don't think they even have any thread coming loose anywhere. Being my only pair of mesh pants I can't compare how well they breathe, but they are easy to put on and take off. Good for commuting duty.
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I just moved to Alabama after three years in Jacksonville, FL. Went for my first ride in AL on one of these 100 degree days wearing my Airglide 3 pants that my wife got me for Christmas. Air flowed well and kept me feeling good all day. Pants are comfortable and fit well everywhere. I have owned other Olympia gear in the past and I think it is the best you can get for the money. I highly recommend them.
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I've not had the chance to do any extended riding in anything from revit because it usually has fit problems out of the gate (I couldn't get the elbow armor to sit properly in the sand or defender - $750 for loose elbow armor? no thanks), and they just changed it up again.
I'm currently using a Dainese shotgun, and I hope like hell the coil zipper (WTF?) holds up. The jacket breathes really well, at least, better airflow and more comfortable armor than any of the Oly mesh options I've tried (Airglide, Vyper, Moab, X-moto - not kidding, at least 500-2000 miles of carolina 95f/90% humidity in each). The stretch fabric is a good idea for comfort, and as I recall some slight stretchyness is important to prevent tearing. The back pad kicks ass, but that's TPro Forcefield, not Dainese.
I'm not generally a fan of mesh for long distance, but it is an acceptable compromise for stupid-hot commutes.
If you are willing to spend "a fair bit of coin", don't buy (or keep) anything that that doesn't fit 100% correctly right out of the box.
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Funny that I'm reading this. I have put about 20k miles on olympia mesh gear in the last year or so. Bushwacker jacket and airglide 2 pants. Both flow a ton of air and are comfortable and well made. Anyway I was looking to get some new pants (because they seem to be shrinking ) and I decided to give rev'it a try. I have wanted to try rev'it for years but there is no where locally for me to try them on and I don't have a european cut body. Last Thursday I bit the bullet and ordered a pair of turbine pants from revzilla. So depending on their fit and finish Tuesday when they get here, I should be able to give you an up to date review on them. If I don't love them I am planning on exchanging them for a new pair of olympia airglide 3 pants.
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Why not just buy current generation armor then? Well, they are somewhat thicker, definitely heavier, and more temperature sensitive.
What about repeated hits? Unless you offroad in the stuff, I would argue that any hits during rolling are less severe than the initial impact.
I'll agree with you on the seams though, those are garbage. I'll admit that it is probably pretty rare to burst a panel sewn that way catastrophically enough to get rash, but the idea of it creeps me out. I like linking this thread a lot, as it is very illustrative of the way it can fail...
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'm leaning toward REV'IT. It sounds like Olympia flows enough air but stitching issues on relatively expensive gear just doesn't sit well for me.
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About a month or so ago, I picked up the Airwave jacket and pant combo from Revzilla. When at their Philly store I also tried on the Tornado pants and jacket. For reference, I'm 5'11 175 and in MED the AIrwave fits perfectly. This is still a very EURO fit! I can get a thin long sleeve sweater under the jacket and find that if I wear fairly thin pants under the Airwave pants, my crotch isn't comfy after a while. The material seems fairly durable and almost stiff in some spots, not the mesh, but the collar for instance - which incidentally I find too small and have a hard time doing up. I went with the gray pants with the gray high viz jacket, I really like that it's fairly muted as far as high viz jackets go meaning that it's not 100% high viz.
As far as performance, it's been in the 90's here for a week or so and I've been wearing the setup riding to and from work. In the morning it's a little chilly when on the highway with temps in the 60's, although for my 30 min commute it's not bad (also keep in mind I ride a full fairing bike - ST1300). In the heat, it vents really really well! I usually leave the collar undone so the fact it's tight does not bother me. Had I planned to wear something heavier underneath, I would have gone for the LG. So far I'm not 100% pleased with the color choice, it looks great and all but dirt is starting to show all over the place already. In contrast my 3+ year old black gear looks brand new. I ride about 25k (km's annually).
The Tornado set was really nice, much softer feeling textile throughout but overall fit was boxier, definitely more American as they advertise. This set is also considerably more $, is it worth it? Well that's what I spend far too much time in the store trying to figure out. Keep in mind that other than the seemingly higher quality, you also get a thermal and waterproof (all in one) layer. Off the top of my head I don't recall the size that fit me well, I think it was 48. The Tornado has EURO sizing with an American fit and the Ariwave a EURO fit with American sizing...go figure. Once I removed the thermal/WP liner, the pants felt almost too big on me. I also couldn't think of how much I would use this liner. I mean if it's hot and raining, I'm not throwing on a thermal liner to get soaked from the inside out. I now wish I had the option if only for the cool mornings. If you're not going to see temps as low as the 60's then the Airwave setup is fantastic and only $400. The armor fits and sits perfectly and I do mean perfectly when wearing the AIrwave.
I also have a far too big on me now Rev'it Tarmac Air jacket that is also fantastic. Nice and soft and vents huge air. Wore it on a trip south last July and loved it. If this was available in my size and had a similar high viz option to the Airwave, I would have picked it up without a single thought. Super comfy jacket.
Ultimately if you don't care about spending an extra couple hundred, and want softer feeling material and an included WP/thermal layer, then the Tornado is a great option. Personally I'm really not sold on the concept of getting soaked to stay dry (waterproof liners on the inside) and ultimately went with the Airwave for several reasons. I can still throw on my Frogg Toggs to stay dry without soaking the rest of my jacket.
Just my 2c on the Rev'it stuff.
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I bought the Rev'it Ignition 2 jacket and Gear 2 pants recently and then used them on a 3500 mile ride through parts of CA, NV, UT, AZ and CO. Temps were often in excess of 100 degrees, several days at 110, and the last day it hit 117 and stayed there (Coachella Valley, CA). Other folks in my riding party were shedding gear like crazy but I did not. The Rev'it stuff I used is a hybrid of leather and mesh and really, it was okay throughout and I felt well protected.
My brother striped off his Roadcrafter and had me strap it to my R12GS while he rode in jeans and a T shirt on his Harley. No protection and probably more uncomfortable than me as he had no meaningful protection from the scortching sun. After the trip, he went to Beach Moto and bought -- Ignition 2 and Gear 2.
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Dynax mesh is name given to sound like dynatec, a material heavily promoted by BMW. - The Mesh start fraying around the cuff and stomach area where they come in contact with the bike with 5000kms. This mesh does not flow much air and its longevity is in serious doubt.
<"familiar" 1000D Cordura >- what does that even mean - 1000D cordura strips are used as chassis on the front of the jacket - hardly a place needing extra abrasion reinforcement. - The benefit is that it holds the jacket up for better photo on your body
proprietary powershell - the same 600D pwr-shell used in Sand Pants - recent RiDE magazine test shows it is merely 28% better in abrasion resistance compare to a pair of LEVI 501- it lasted 0.57sec in CE13595 type abrasion test!
Super fabric - probably the only piece that provide some real protection, but it doesnt cover the whole likely impact area - only patches - if u hit the deck in between the patches - well....
Do a google on advrider about complaints against REV IT and you will see fraying is a common complaint.
I have REV IT Turbine & Caynne Pro for the last 3 years or 40,000km between them due to getting suck in on the REV IT hype - never again - BMW pricing with only average quality gear and protection - I will give it one thing - it looks good
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Mike Napoli hit a three-run double in Boston's seven-run second inning and the Red Sox, playing with heavy hearts one day after the deadly bombings back home, beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 on Tuesday night. Boston's players were already en route to Cleveland when they learned of the explosions near the Boston Marathon's finish line that killed three and injured more than 170. The Red Sox were hoping to bring some relief to those affected by the tragedy, and they may have while winning their fourth straight. The series opener was also Indians manager Terry Francona's first game against the Red Sox, the team he led to two World Series titles during eight seasons in Boston. Helped by five walks, the Red Sox scored seven runs in the second off Ubaldo Jimenez (0-2) and gave Felix Doubront (1-0) all the support he needed. Staked to the big lead, Doubront allowed two runs and four hits in five innings. He struck out seven. Monday's tragic events in Boston brought a somber tone to Fra...
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ZooMobiles are our mobile outreach program. They involve an educator from EARTH and some of our animal ambassadors traveling to a school, library, or other facility to perform a presentation. ZooMobiles are a fun and interactive way to educate young students on topics including ecology, adaptations, and animal behaviors and they encourage an interest in life sciences. They're a great option because they are far less time intensive than a field trip and you don't have to worry about the weather!
We usually bring 7-8 of our education animals for ZooMobiles (usually 2-4 for career fairs or similar set-ups). The animals we care for in the EARTH Discovery Center change periodically, but we try to provide a unique assortment. Some of our animal ambassadors include: a sulcata tortoise, bush baby, armadillo, blue and gold macaw, kangaroo, baby American alligator, bearded dragon and other lizards, and rainbow boa and other snakes.
If you are interested in the ZooMobile visiting your school (or other facility) please call:
1-800-258-9182 ext. 208 (the EARTH Discovery Center) or
1-800-258-9182 ext.209 (Betsey Brewer)
There are three types of ZooMobile presentations:
"An Introduction to Animal Ecology"
This is our most popular program and involves an educator from EARTH bringing 7-8 of our animal ambassadors to your school and presenting on animal ecology. It is typically presented to groups of 30-150 students. This presentation covers the life science curriculum standards as well as general information regarding animal biology. It also includes a Teacher Packet with additional information and activities to supplement the presentation.
Formal Classroom Presentation
This involves an EARTH Ltd. staff member and an educator speaking to a group of about 20 students on a a designated topic. Topics may be chosen to cover a specific Massachusetts Department of Education curriculum standard or to reinforce a designated unit. We will present 7-8 animals and sometimes use props (snake skins and turtle skeletons for example). Students are encouraged to ask questions and participate.
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This program is for those whose needs transcend a traditional educational format. It offers unique individual encounters with specially selected animals. Typical group size is 10-30 people.
EARTH Ltd. is a non-profit organization and we offer reasonable pricing, however we cannot alter pricing for programs.
- $500 (plus mileage fees) for one presentation. Must be during regular school hours.
- $750 (plus mileage fees) to schedule two programs on the same day. Must be during regular school hours and programs must be booked an hour apart, unless arranged otherwise.
- $650 (plus possible added fees and mileage fees) For after-school and evening programs
- $1000 (starting price) for Exhibit set-ups
For more information, please call:
1-800-258-9182 ext. 208 (the EARTH Discovery Center) or
1-800-258-9182 ext.209 (Betsey Brewer)
Here's what educators have to say about ZooMobiles
"The ZooMobile program is an exceptional educational experience where students and teachers get an up close and personal look at the many different animals brought on these trips. The staff of the Southwick's Zoo do a phenomenal job at showcasing and explaining the unique animals and their unique adaptations. These learning opportunities are fine tuned to be age appropriate and to align with and reinforce our science curriculum. I would highly recommend a visit from the ZooMobile."
Peter Blasi, Middle School Science Teacher
"The ZooMobile was a terrific addition to our library programming. It was an amazing experience for the children and their families to be sitting in their local library and be able touch the kangaroo, python, and other various animals. Tim and the Earth staff members were engaging, informative, and fun. A visit from the ZooMobile is something that you will not forget."
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Postcard - Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, To Anna Scott from Marion Flinn, Melbourne, 5 Jan 1904 Reg. No: HT 29000
- Summary:
- Postcard featuring sepia image looking down Elizabeth Street Melbourne and includes a handwritten message.
It is one of sixty seven postcards dated from the 5 January 1904 to 16 April 1907, all addressed to James Baird Scott and his family living in Paisley, Scotland. Fifty three of the cards are sent from Victoria, Australia, by Marion Flinn and her family and feature Melbourne landmarks and suburbs, scenes from Victoria and New South Wales. Fourteen postcards are sent from various international locations including South Africa, Nigeria, India, Singapore and western Europe apparently by extended members of James Baird's family either holidaying or working.
- Description:
- Black and white postcard, with round image of Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Street scene with horse carriages. Hand writing around the image.Reverse side with hand written address and date stamp. Stamp was removed.
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- This collection of early 20th century postcards provides an invaluable pictorial record of urban and rural landscapes in Melbourne,Victoria and New South Wales. It also captures the social and political attitudes and observations of one Melbourne family, relating to domestic and social life, literature, politics, and Australian culture. Themes such as nationalism, the postiion of women and prejudices surrounding Aboriginal Australians, global shipping and communication are also referenced by both the visual iconography and the commentary on the postcards.
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Handwritten text: 37 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 5th Jan 1904
'My dear Anna, your father asked me to send Nettie or you a postcard from Australia, and I am sending Nettie and you one each. After this I shall send you cards turn about and if by any chance I should forget which got the last & should send two to the same little cousin running will you first tell me and I shall send the dear little maiden whom I have missed a double share. You know Anna, mothers do forget sometimes for their heads are so full of new dresses and pinnies, and such big holes to mend and darn and such lots of dinners to cook and rooms to clean and clothes to wash and mangle and iron that it is a wonder our heads do not grow as big as a dome, and so that is why we forget sometimes. On Nettie's card you enter Melbourne from the West while in yours it is the South entrance over the Queen's bridge. I shall send you views of the Swanston St entrance over Princess bridge and then you will not lose your way when you come. kindest love to mother and Baby brother and of yourself from cousin Marion'
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Game time: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET TV: FOX Sports Florida The Orlando Magic posted disappointing results over the season's first full month but have significantly picked up the pace in December. The slumping Utah Jazz, in contrast, haven't been able to get much going of late. The Magic continue a five-game road trip seeking a season-best third consecutive win Wednesday night against the Jazz, who try to avoid matching their longest skid from 2011-12. Orlando (7-10) managed just 88.5 points per game in dropping 10 of 13 to conclude November but has since found a groove. The Magic - in their first matchup against the former face of the franchise - got the best of Dwight Howard in Sunday's 113-103 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, then beat Golden State 102-94 one night later. Arron Afflalo and Glen Davis both had 24 points while J.J. Redick scored 22 off the bench for Orlando, which compiled 23 points off the Warriors' 14 turnovers and outscored them 48-36 in the paint. "It was a ...
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|Ground chicken
|1⁄2 Pound
|Chopped onion
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Chopped sweet red pepper
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|1 Clove (5 gm), minced
|Peeled chopped tomato
|1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
|Canned low sodium chicken broth
|2 Tablespoon, undiluted
|Peeled diced apple
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Chopped pickled jalapeno pepper
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|Cider vinegar
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|Ground cumin
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|Ground cinnamon
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|1⁄8 Teaspoon
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|Taco shells
|Shredded iceberg lettuce
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|Shredded monterey jack cheese
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Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
Place over medium heat until hot.
Add chicken, onion, sweet red pepper, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned, stirring frequenty.
Add tomato and next 7 ingredients.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in raisins.
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The New York Jets are by far the best soap opera in the NFL. On April 25, 2009, Gang Green took a leap of faith with a franchise-changing decision, moving up 12 spots to select USC QB Mark Sanchez with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. In his rookie year, he completed 196 of 364 passes (53.8 completion percentage) for 2,444 yards with 12 touchdowns to 20 interceptions in 15 games (all starts). In his second season, Sanchez started every game and completed 54.8 percent of his passes (278 of 507) for 3,291 yards with 17 touchdowns to 13 interceptions. The numbers for the 6-2, 225-pound quarterback were slightly better in 2011, when he connected on 308 of his 543 throws (56.7 completion percentage) for 3,474 yards and 26 touchdowns to 18 interceptions. However, after leading the Jets to back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship, Sanchez and company managed to fall short of expectations last season and ended the year on a three-game losing skid. At the end of a calam...
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Omni Charlottesville Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Charlottesville Airport and walking distance from the eateries and boutiques at the Downtown Mall. For local excursions, guests can go hiking at Shenandoah National Park or wine tasting at Barboursville Vineyards, both about 30 minutes away.
Indoor pool, dining
Guests can go for a swim year-round in the indoor pool or soak up the sun by the seasonal outdoor pool, and there's also a fitness center for working out. Located in the atrium, The Pointe serves Southern cuisine, with views of downtown, and Morsel's Coffee Shop offers quick breakfast items.
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Guestrooms offer comfort complemented by views of the hotel's atrium, downtown, or the mountains. In-room amenities include WiFi and large desks, plus easy chairs for relaxing. Minibars are stocked with snacks, and guests can unwind with a movie on the flat-screen TV.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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In addition to an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, Omni Charlottesville Hotel provides a health club and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access (surcharge).
This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) include a conference center and conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a children's club, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
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- Room service (24 hours)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Shower/tub combination
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- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room massage available
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
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- Phone
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
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- Climate control
- Private bathroom
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Pointe - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
Spa Services
- Massages
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is Noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children under 17 years old stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available.
Pets allowed, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pet maximum weight in lb is 25
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Chris Mullin is joining the Sacramento Kings' front office according to sources familiar with the team's plans. Sources say that Mullin has been recruited by the Kings to expand upon his previous senior advisory role in support of new general manager Pete D'Alessandro and majority owner Vivek Ranadive. D'Alessandro broke into NBA management under Mullin when the Hall of Famer was running the Golden State Warriors' basketball operations from 2004-09 and he has been using Mullin's input on personnel moves since succeeding longtime Kings personnel boss Geoff Petrie in June.
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a plurality of adapters each sized to hold a plurality of second data storage devices, each of the plurality of second data storage devices defining a second form factor, each adapter configured for insertion into anyone of the plurality of slots and comprising:
a base member having a plurality of pockets, each pocket configured to receive one of the plurality of second data storage devices; and
a plurality of electrical components providing a pathway for at least one of power signals, data signal and control signals, each electrical component couples each of the plurality of second data storage devices to the electrical interface of the slot.
9. The test rack as claimed in
10. The test rack as claimed in
a plurality of connectors configured to mate with one or more connectors in the electrical interface.
11. The test rack as claimed in
circuitry to separately control testing of each of the plurality of second data storage devices.
12. The test rack as claimed in
circuitry for separately collecting data indicative of at least some of the testing of the plurality of second data storage devices.
13. The test rack as claimed in
a temperature regulating device for each of the plurality of second data storage devices, each temperature regulating device configured to one of cool and heat one of the plurality of second data storage devices.
14. The test rack as claimed in
15. The test rack as claimed in
16. A data storage device test rack comprising:
a plurality of slots, each slot sized and shaped to accommodate a first data storage device defining a first form factor, each slot having an electrical interface;
means for holding a plurality of second data storage devices, each of the plurality of second data storage devices defining a second form factor, said means for holding configured to fit into anyone of the plurality of slots of said data storage device test rack; and
means for providing at least one of power signals, data signals and control signals from said electrical interface to each of said plurality of second data storage devices.
17. The apparatus as claimed in
18. The apparatus as claimed in
19. The apparatus as claimed in
Priority is claimed from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/722,831 filed Sep. 30, 2005, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention is directed to an apparatus, system and method which adapts a hard disk drive (HDD) test rack, configured to normally accommodate, in each of a plurality of slots, at least a first size or style of HDD, such that, following adaptation, one or more of the single-drive slots of the test rack can accommodate two or more HDDs, and preferably provides at least partially-individualized test control and/or data collection.
Many HDD production facilities and procedures involve performing one or more tests on HDDs, often following, or as part of, the servo track writing (STW) procedure. Such tests can be used for one or more of a number of purposes, including detecting flaws or anomalies, preferably, while obtaining information about the severity and/or location of the flaws or anomalies, obtaining disk characterization information (such as characterization of disk runout, fly height, read/write head operating characteristics) and the like. The results of such testing can be used for any of a number of purposes. Such testing can be used as a basis for deciding whether to fail an anomalous drive (take it out of the production stream, e.g., for repair, rebuild, scrap or the like). Testing can be used to obtain statistical information for process control, such as identifying suboptimal procedures or equipment. Testing can be used for obtaining and storing information, typically on the HDD, for use in normal read/write operation (such as sector remap information, runout correction information, fly height adjustment information and the like).
In many situations, some or all of the procedures used during such testing are specified in programming stored on the HDD. Thus, such tests are often called "self-test," although, generally, at least some control (such as selecting the timing, order and/or number of tests to be performed), along with power for the HDD, is provided from external circuitry.
In many, if not most, self-test situations, at least some self-tests are performed before the HDD is sealed, and/or are otherwise performed in circumstances where it is advisable that the self-tests be conducted in a controlled environment. Typically, there are a number of HDDs undergoing self-tests, at any one time in such an environment. Typically, there are a number of HDDs undergoing self-tests, at any one time in such an environment, typically while each HDD is positioned in a slot of a "test rack," where each slot not only supports an HDD but also provides power and, in some cases, control signals to the HDD. If viewed on an (average) per-HDD, which can be of significance to the final production cost of the product, particularly when test rack space is positioned in the (relatively expensive, per square foot) controlled environment. Accordingly, it would be useful to provide an apparatus, system and method which can effectively decrease the per HDD capital cost associated with test track slot space.
The production costs associated with test rack use is also related to the length of time, allocatable to individual HDDs, spent in the test rack, as needed to perform the self-testing. Accordingly, it would be useful to provide an apparatus, system and method which can reduce the average length of time, allocated to each HDD, spent in the test rack.
Some HDD testing involves performing tests while the HDD is at certain specified temperatures, or within specified temperature ranges. Some test protocols involve cooling to temperatures below ambient and/or heating to temperatures above ambient. Many previous systems involve changing the temperature of the entire clean room or other test rack area, leading to testing inefficiencies, e.g., when not all HDDs need to be tested at the same temperature for the same periods of time. Even if the temperatures within individual test rack slots were independently controlled, there is a potential for inefficiency if temperature control with a granularity smaller than test rack slots is useful. Accordingly, it would be useful to provide apparatuses, systems and methods which can reliably provide two (or more) different temperatures within a single test rack slot.
The present invention includes an appreciation and/or recognition of the existence, nature and/or source problems in previous approaches including those described herein.
In general, hard disk drive test racks have slots which are configured to accommodate a particular size, shape and/or form factor of HDD. Many previous ("legacy") test racks have slots configured to accommodate the common 3� inch HDD form factor. Thus, it is not surprising that previous test rack slots typically had a single ("native") electrical interface (e.g., for providing power and/or data or control signals to the HDD) for each slot, which was typically configured and positioned to couple with corresponding power or signal connectors on the HDD. Those skilled in the art will understand the various styles of power, signal and data interfaces and connectors typically used with previous HDDs. Thus, it is possible to define the "slot" of previous racks either as the space configured to accommodate a single HDD of a given form factor or as the space served by a single electrical interface.
According to one embodiment of the invention, an adapter is provided which allows two or more hard disk drives to simultaneously undergo testing or self-testing procedures while coupled to an adapter which is positioned at least partially within (and/or coupled to) a single test rack slot and/or while receiving power, data or control via a single test rack slot interface. Typically, the HDDs will have a form factor smaller than the form factor for which the test rack slot was designed, such as accommodating two, or more preferably four, or even more preferably six, eight or more, one-inch form factor HDDs in a test rack slot originally designed to accommodate a single 3� inch HDD.
Preferably, the adapter is configured to provide at least some degree of individualization of testing such as providing the ability to send different power or control or data signals to, or receive data from, two or more different HDDs in the same test rack slot. The power, control or data sent to or obtained from one of the HDDs in (or coupled to) the slot is typically different, in content and/or timing, from the power, data or control signals sent to or received from at least one other of the HDDs in (or coupled to) the same test rack slot.
According to some facets of the invention, the adapter includes one or more electrical circuits, circuit components or circuit boards connected directly or indirectly to the native test rack interface and also connected, directly or indirectly, to two or more HDDs in a single test rack slot. In one embodiment of the invention, the adapter includes, or can be coupled to, HDD-specific cooling or heating devices which can provide two different temperatures for at least first and second HDDs positioned in, or coupled to, a single test rack slot. In one embodiment, the HDD-specific temperature control device includes one or more peltier cells.
In one embodiment, an adapter which allows two or more hard disk drives to conduct self-testing in a single test rack slot is provided. Testing can be individually controlled for the various HDDs in a slot. Peltier cell devices or other cooling or heating devices can be controlled to achieve individualized temperature control for HDDs in the test rack slot.
A typical previous test rack is a rectangular array of rectangularly-shaped slots, each slot having an electrical interface. Those skilled in the art will understand the actual shape and construction of previous test racks.
As illustrated in
In the configuration of
The adapter 212 includes a coupler 222. Although a number of couplers could be used, preferably coupler 222 has a size, position and configuration substantially similar to the size, position and configuration of the couplers 122A, B, C of the previous HDDs as shown in
In the configuration of
Although it is possible to provide adapters 212 in which the PCBs are substantially passive (e.g. providing only for amplification, conditioning and/or routing of signals, e.g., from a central computer or other controller optionally connected to the interface), preferably, the PCBs 224A, B have a more active role such as storing data collected from the HDDs during the test, (fully or partially) selecting which tests to perform and/or when to initiate particular tests, e.g., based on results or data received from the HDDs 214A, B, and the like. In either case, whether testing is controlled by the PCBs 224A, B, from a central computer 234 or by a combination thereof, the system preferably provides for individualization of testing so that it is possible that, at a given time, two HDDs 214A, B in the same slot 114A can be performing different tests and/or can have the same test initiated at different times.
Providing the capacity for individualization of testing for two or more HDDs in the same test rack slot can be useful for a number of reasons. According to some testing protocols, the type or duration of test or tests which are performed may vary, e.g., depending on results from previous tests. For example, if a first test indicates a first type of anomaly, the protocol may involve performing additional tests to further characterize the anomaly (such as determining its location, severity and type), whereas if the first type of anomaly is not found, such further testing may not be performed. If the adapter 212 were configured such that all tests within a test slot had to be performed in lock step, then an anomaly of type one in the first HDD 214A in a given slot would mean that a second HDD 214B in the same slot would either have to also undergo the further tests, unnecessarily, or would have to remain idle, during the time the further tests were performed on the first HDD 214A. Individualization would allow the second HDD 214B to proceed on to the next test in the test series while the first HDD 214A was still performing the follow-up test to characterize the anomaly. It is, of course, possible the situation could thereafter be reversed with the protocol requiring additional test duration for the second HDD 214B which is not required in the first HDD 214A. In this way, individualization of testing has the potential to, not only permit some HDDs in a slot to complete their testing before others, but to reduce the total amount of time the group of HDDs remain in a particular slot for testing. If asynchronous loading and unloading of HDDs is available, it would not be necessary for the entire group of HDDs to remain in the slot for the same time period. Rather, in the case of asynchronous loading and unloading, the present invention offers the opportunity to replace any HDD in a slot as soon as testing of that HDD is complete. This advantage is further pronounced when the adapter 212 is configured to accommodate three or more HDDs.
In the configuration depicted in
Preferably, the heating/cooling of the HDDs 214A, B is individualized such that the first HDD 214A can be undergoing testing at a first temperature while the second HDD 214B is undergoing testing at a second, different temperature. In the depicted embodiment, the first and second PCBs 224A, B are connected by output lines 248A, B to the peltier cells 242A, B, e.g., to provide power and/or control signals thereto.
In the view of
In the configuration of
Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand how to design, fabricate, configure and/or select the various devices noted herein including the printed circuit boards, peltier cells, heat sinks, latches, couplers and the like, at least after understanding the present disclosure.
In use, as depicted in
Testing in the different HDDs 214A, B is individually controlled 524 using the adapter PCBs 224A, B and/or a central computer 234. If heating/cooling is provided, preferably the HDD temperatures are individually controlled 526 via paths 248A, B.
It is anticipated that many test rack and adapter systems will not provide for asynchronous loading of HDDs or otherwise provide for loading of HDDs into or out of adapters while the adapters are in the test rack slots. Accordingly, it is believed that in most configurations, the adapter will be removed after all the HDDs on the adapter have finished their testing 528. However, if systems are configured to permit asynchronous loading or unloading of HDDs in the adapter (and assuming the HDDs are accessible while in the test rack slots), HDDs can be replaced as the testing on each HDD is completed 532.
A number of variations and modifications of the present invention can be used. Although embodiments have been described in which a separate PCB is provided for sending and/or receiving power, control or data signals to or from each HDD, it is possible to provide configurations in which a single PCB includes circuitry used for controlling or receiving signals from two or more HDDs or in which two or more PCBs are provided for each HDD. A number of circuitry components or other devices can be used in this connection, especially, active PCBs including devices which perform logic operations such as programmed microprocessors or microcontrollers, programmed gate arrays, application specific integrated circuits and the like.
Although peltier cells have been discussed for providing heating or cooling when two or more HDDs are positioned in a single test rack slot, it is possible to use peltier cells for heating or cooling when only a single HDD is in a test rack slot (with or without an adapter).
Although embodiments have been depicted in which a single HDD test rack slot holds an adapter which accommodates two, six or eight HDDs, some or all aspects of the present invention can be used in connection with adapters which hold other numbers of HDDs, including adapters which may extend outward from the test rack slots, e.g., to hold additional HDDs.
Although the present invention has been described in the context of test racks used for holding HDDs during self-testing or other testing, it is possible to use some or all features of the present invention in the context of racks used during other operations, such as servo writing, track circularization, drive characterization, drive read/write use, and the like and/or for rack operations of devices other than HDDs including, e.g., optical disks or optical disk drives and the like.
Although procedures have been described in connection with the present invention, it is possible to implement embodiments of the present invention using other procedures, including procedures having more or fewer steps and/or procedures in which steps are performed in an order different from that depicted or described.
Although an adapter according to embodiments in the present invention has been described as a device, holding multiple HDDs, which is routinely inserted into, and removed from, a test rack slot, it is also possible to configure adapters which are not routinely removed from the test rack, but remain substantially permanently in place while the HDDs are inserted into or removed from the adapters.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described as being useful in reducing or avoiding certain capital costs of hard disk drive manufacturing by providing apparatus, systems and methods which effectively retrofit existing or "legacy" test racks to efficiently and effectively accommodate newer and/or smaller form factor drives, preferably, with more than one drive per legacy rack slot, it is possible to use some or all features of the invention in a context other than retrofit, e.g., in connection with newly-constructed or acquired test racks.
Although embodiments of the present invention have been described which use peltier cells for temperature control, other temperature control systems can be used (instead of, or in addition to peltier cells) including circulating air, water or other fluid, radiative heating, convective cooling, and the like.
In light of the above description, a number of advantages of the present invention can be seen. The present invention can effectively increase the drive density in self-test racks. The present invention allows self-testing or other testing of HDDs while avoiding capital costs associated with replacing old (legacy) form-factor test racks or otherwise avoiding the need to acquire entire new test rack facilities. The present invention can reduce the capital costs attributable to individual HDDs associated with test procedures. The present invention can shorten the average per-HDD time required for self-testing or other testing. The present invention can provide for individualized control of multiple HDDs in a single test rack slot. The present invention can provide for individualized temperature control of multiple HDDs in a single test rack slot. The present invention can provide for HDD temperature control without the need for providing conduits to conduct air, water or other fluid.
The present invention, in various embodiments, includes components, methods, processes, systems and/or apparatuses substantially similar to those depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those skilled in the art will understand how to make and use the present invention after understanding the present disclosure. The present invention, and various embodiments, includes providing the devices and processes in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein or in various embodiments hereof, including in the absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices or processes, e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease of implementation and/or reducing cost of implementation. The present invention includes items which are novel, and terminology adapted from previous and/or analogous technologies, for convenience in describing novel items or processes, do not necessarily retain all aspects of conventional usage of such terminology.
The foregoing discussion of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. The foregoing is not intended to limit the invention to the forms or form disclosed herein. Although the description of the invention has included description of one or more embodiments and certain variations and modifications, other variations and modifications are within the scope of the invention, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter.
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Amid tension between the Pentagon and the White House over how many troops should be withdrawn from Afghanistan, starting next month, Panetta refused to take sides, saying only that the drawdown should be "conditions based."
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Iraqis are also likely to request some U.S. military presence after Dec. 31, 2011, the date by which all U.S. forces are to leave the country, under the Status of Forces Agreement.
"It too continues to be a fragile situation and I believe that we should take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that we protect whatever progress we have made there," Panetta said.
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