Re: I like Jeff's XTB so much, I made a logo!

["Robert Green" <ROBERT_GREEN1963@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Jack Edin" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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> Jeff's not into the lightning, which is too bad 'cause thats what makes
> it cool!
>
> He's afraid it has negative connotations. I understand that most
> products that exhibit that behavior (lightning shooting out) are
> somewhat broken.
>
> The exception being a Plasma Ball, which is the reason to own one! And
> the center element thingy is often orange, isn't it? Blue's fine... I
> like blue!

I can seen why Jeff's not 100% behind a logo with electrical discharges
although as an owner of more than one plasma ball, I do think they're neat.
I nearly bought one of the flat circular green ones that they used on Star
Trek in as part of the Borg ships, but decided two balls was enough!

> I'm doing this for free, and for fun & practice. So I have a limited
> amount of time that I'm willing to invest... I spend WAAAY to much time
> in front of a computer screen for a living. I need time away...

Yes, and at least this CHA'er appreciates your donation, which is why I've
been trying to offer a positive critique.  I really like the 3 dimensional
effect of the circular silver band.  You'll get it exactly right, I'm sure,
given some more time and feedback.  Instead of the lightning, maybe you
could use one of the NASA telescope shots of nebulae and galaxies to make it
seem as if the XTB can communicate over *very* long distance.  That would
retain the nice color effect that the branched lightning gives without
implying that huge electrical sparks will soon be shooting from your home
wiring!

> Besides...
>
> I'm trying to convince Jeff to give the product a cool regular name. I
> had a couple ideas.
>
> Not a "buffer" but an amplifier. So I believe "Booster" would be better,
> and since he's using brute-force ta git 'er done shouldn't it be
> "Blaster"...?!??

Creative Labs probably owns every "Blaster" permutation there is, but I like
it better than buffer and even better than booster because that's what it
is:  a blaster.  It's a common term in the IR world to denote a much more
than powerful IR signal so it's probably the most appropriate.

> Then "Transmit" would sound better as "Transmission", IMHO.
>
> So if he keeps it XTB then X10 Transmission Booster, or X10 Transmission
> Blaster!

I like that the best.  Says what it is, does what it says.

> Back to the Amplifier idea. What if that were part of the name? XTA...??

Amplifier sounds too home theater oriented.

> More suscintly how about: Power-Data Amplifier... PDA!
>
> I kinda like that one.

Too confusing with the other item.  XTB's got a nice flow to it and it's
easy to type.  I think you had it right the first time.

> Next what is the outcome of this product's use?
>
> I say it's an Extender. In more ways than one...
>
> (Not looking for an argument, so save it) Some would say X10 may be on
> it's way out due to newer/faster/better devices offered by other
> manufacturers, etc. If that is the case, Jeff's product will help.

Yes, I agree that it does extend the useful life of X-10 but there are some
problems with that word.

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> I don't like X-Tender... Kinda makes the mind wander in the wrong
> direction.  ;-)

Yeah, that's what I mean by "problems."  He'll get orders from guys looking
to improve their love life, not their X-10 signal range:

     Dear Mr. Volp.

     I done plugg'd your X-tendor dee-vice into my back outlet but
     the wife says she don't see no changes.

    Cletus

> So as you can see now may NOT be the very best time to re-re-re-work the
> logo till Jeff has time to think this over.

XTB is the winner, I think, with your rewording to X-10 Transmission Booster
or Blaster.  Now all we have to do is get the device's creator, Jeff, to
agree!

> I believe they're selling like hot-cakes and he's busy soldering all the
> live-long day.

Yes, and I'd encourage people to buy the assembled version for a few
reasons.  The most important are that Jeff's got experience building them,
is a remarkable solderer and undoubtedly would create a better finished
product than all but the best kit builders out there.  I am pretty sure he
also makes more $ selling assembled units than kits.  Buying them assembled
is just one way to support his efforts and encourage him to design other
equally brilliant devices.

> I know you guys have opinions, lets here 'em..!

That's my 2 cents!

> And please chop out the stuff that doesn't matter in the replies people...
>
> Can I request that we TOP post too?

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool in-line poster.  Bad short term memory I'm afraid.
:-)

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Bobby G.