Self-Cleaning Glass 267
Chris writes "Consumers across Europe can now purchase self-cleaning glass that promises to keep windows free from dirt. The key to Activ glass is an ultra-thin coating only 40nm thick applied to the glass surface during the manufacturing process. The coating, which is based on titanium dioxide, works by combining the two beneficial effects. First, the ultraviolet wavelengths in sunlight react with a photocatalyst to break down organic debris on the glass. The second feature is that the coating is hydrophilic, meaning that when rain hits the glass, it doesn't form droplets. Rain water flows down the glass in a sheet and washes the dirt away."
Self-Cleaning Dishes (Score:4, Funny)
Thats handy (Score:4, Funny)
Now... (Score:2, Funny)
I need that... (Score:1, Funny)
darn that street and all that dust
new definition (Score:1, Funny)
You call it dirt, I call it bugs. Whatever. If they can do that, then I might just have to reinstall when the next version comes out!
somewhere out there... (Score:2, Funny)
The window cleaner's union (Score:3, Funny)
One cleaner was quoted as saying "as soon as everyone installs these Windows, the traditional squeegee and soap solutions which anyone can use will become extinct. These Windows will dominate the market, leaving only the poor and art-glass people to come up with truly community spirit based solutions with work for great glass cleaning engineers"
Then the skyscraper windowcleaner lift corporation also came in on the act "we can't fit these 'scrapers with our traditional pulley systems any more... sales are plummeting"
Cowboy Neal still manages to stain his new glass though.
Re:The window cleaner's union (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Self-Cleaning Dishes (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Self-Cleaning Dishes (Score:2, Funny)
When are they going to make my plates and cups self-cleaning too?
Oh dear, another Slashdotter with no girlfriend :->
Doesn't work as advertised (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Self-Cleaning Dishes (Score:5, Funny)
One step closer... (Score:4, Funny)
(Hello... Computer?)
M@
Re:somewhere out there... (Score:3, Funny)
Clerks Nudie Booths conversation!!! (Score:4, Funny)
Randal: [reading magazine] Have you ever wondered how much the average jizz-mopper makes per hour?
Dante: What's a jizz-mopper?
Randal: He's the guy that cleans up the nudie booth after each guy jerks off.
Dante: Nudie booth?
Randal: Yeah, nudie booth. You've never been in a nudie booth?
Dante: I guess not.
Randal: Oh, it's great. There's this glass wall between you and these chicks, and they put on a show for you for like 10 bucks.
Dante: What kinda show? [customer walks up to counter]
Randal: They do the weirdest, craziest shit you like to see chicks do. They insert things into any opening on their body-ANY opening.
Dante: Could we not talk about this now?
Randal: The jizz-mopper's job is to clean off the glass after each guy shoots a load. I don't know if you noticed, but cum leaves streaks if you don't clean it right away.
Customer: I will never come to this place again!
Dante: I'm sorry? [I could have sworn he says 'excuse me']
Customer: Using filthy language in front of the customers, you both should be fired.
Dante: I'm sorry, I guess we got carried away.
Customer: I don't know if sorry could make up for it, you've highly offended me.
Randal:Well, if you think that's offensive, check this out! [shows him graphic picture from porn mag] I think you can see her kidneys!
Customer: Aaaaargh!
One extra insight -- what does the customer bring up to the counter?? You guessed it! Paper towels and glass cleaner! Hahaha, what an incredible movie
Can we (Score:4, Funny)
Please make sure to leave air and sight holes.
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Re:Eye glasses, camera optics and consumer goods (Score:4, Funny)
There are three kinds of people: those who can count, and those who can't.
(sorry, couldn't resist)