Posted on 11/07/2010 5:13:27 AM PST by Erik Latranyi
Back in June 2008, PrimeSense was looking to sell the technology that would eventually be engineered into what we now know as Xbox Kinect. The first company in Silicon Valley that PrimeSense CEO, Inon Beracha tried to demonstrate the sensor that powers Kinect to was none other than Apple.
The technology had been developed by engineers in the Israeli military.
When asked about why he thought of Apple first, Beracha told Cult of Mac that "It was the most natural place for the technology." The negotiations didn't go so well.
Beracha figured the technology was so good that he would be able to sell it to anyone. In the end, it came down to "Apple is a pain in the ass," Beracha reportedly said with a smile on his face.
(Excerpt) Read more at techspot.com ...
From what I heard, it was a discussion on an airplane flight... after a few drinks... with his seat mate who turned out to be a "journalist." Sleazy... and perhaps unethical?
I think you are the kind of guy who cannot tolerate any disagreement and you consider it an attack.
Just my opinion.
PS - It's my opinion you are not a conservative - EASY there Ol’ Chuck, it's just an opinion.
Yeah, well it's my opinion you are not really Leo Farnsworth.
So there. You're not the only one who can make silly statements of opinion. :)
(C'mon guys, let's put this one away, it's not going anywhere useful.)
Yuck. I hope he's happy with the money Microsoft gave him, because (like you said) he's unlikely to work again as a CEO. Can't keep his mouth shut after a few drinks? That's a major security hazard to any business.
> ... and perhaps unethical?
Nah, this is free-for-all time in tech writing. There are no ethics to be found.
I appreciate it.
I KNOW it was not an attack, just an observation.
I also appreciate you not bringing up JimRob’s name in your post.
You are a decent fellow.
Have a wonderful evening.
3” of fresh snow on the ground outside of my window...first real accumulation of the season.
I went to town (Wasilla, Alaska) and picked up the 4gb bundle plus the Sonic game and the Kinect Sports.
I am having a blast with it, all sweaty and wore out doing the rafting with my 5 year old grandaughter. I had to make a small shelf just above my 57” Toshiba to bring the play space closer, I have my motorcycle blocking the rear part of the room.
Its an Alaska thing...
Its worth it,especially for family fun.
Thank you, so far my evening is snowless (although it was trying a few days ago), but pleasant nonetheless. Have an enjoyable one yourself.
No, I think I did not ask you to analyze me and I don't think you are good enough to analyze me. Certainly your conclusions are so far off the mark to prove that a correct assessment.
I think you are the kind of guy who cannot tolerate any disagreement and you consider it an attack.
Just my opinion.
Again, no. I'm a man who has judged enough debates to know the difference between a disagreement on an issue and an ad hominem assault an a debater.
PS - It's my opinion you are not a conservative - EASY there Ol’ Chuck, it's just an opinion.
Wow, you do continue to sling the ad hominae, dont you?
I suspect I've been a conservative longer than you've been alive. Over my computer desk is a picture of me with Governor Reagan in his office and I had a standing invitation to swim in his pool. As for your bogus analysis of my psyche, losers who live in their momma's basements are not named foreman of their County's Grand Jury by a panel of Superior Court judges because of their prominence in their community, nor are they the founder of a major local charity who was its executive director for 16 years, nor are they members of the boards of other corporations, an officer in some, and President in several, elected by his peers, and they are generally not likely to own their own businesses. So your "opinion" and your crap analysis is way off and based on your wishful thinking. . . and just one more insult from you.
That's funny!
It IS.
You are a freakin idiot.
Again MY OPINION!
Why are you so damned thin skinned?
Please, just grow up.
Not an opinion, just a wish on my part.
You need to lighten up, pal.
Not really.
Wow! A tantrum.
Have I insulted you? Have I analyzed YOU with denigrating idiocies? The only one acting like a juvenile on here, Leo, is YOU. I don't give a damn what your opinion is. Only spoiled brats think it necessary to voice their unqualified opinions to offend others.
You, apparently are one of those who thinks that just because it's an "opinion" and "yours," you are entitled to voice it with impunity, and because it is just "your opinion," it's not actionable. Is that why you keep harping on it's "your opinion?" if so, you are wrong. Published opinion IS libel, voiced opinion IS slander, both are actionable. I won't take any action except to object to your childish behavior, but you need to learn that.
My point was simple. You attemped to make me appear ridiculous with your deliberate and denigrating analysis of my psyche and intentionally tried to make me appear to be a buffoon, and have essentially called me names based on NOTHING. YOU DONT KNOW ME, LEO. I provided you with a brief synopsis of my background and accomplishments to show you how wrong your idiotic conclusions were, but you persist with more ad hominems and further insults, ignoring the facts. You act like an ass. You are the offender, not I. You are the one in violation of the FR rules of civil discourse, not I. Even your original ping for my attention to this article was so that I could come and see your snarky comment about it. Give it a rest.
“Have I insulted you? Have I analyzed YOU with denigrating idiocies?”
Yes.
Gro up!
I thought I’d clear up one last item for posterity... ;-)
“Like the average liberal you’re incapable of understanding your ignorance.”
Ah, the ad-hominem...the last refuge of the loser of the argument. Sorry to take you to the woodshed like that.
I think the terms “liberal” and “conservative” are a bit one-dimensional, but if anything I’d describe myself as a “Sarah Palin conservative”. =:-D
Ah, Swordswallower, I just happened to glance at a reply ignored previously since it came from you.
Do not deliberately mangle my screen name again for your childish amusement. It will earn you an abuse call, as well as further cement your FR reputation as a thin skinned troublemaker.
My apologies, doorgunner, that was not intentional. It was inadvertent. There was nothing “childish” or “amusing” about it. It was an error. I know another person on the internet who uses the handle “Tailgunner.” I had a brain fart.
I will endeavor to not accidentally misname you again. You’ve compounded my error by deliberately misusing my screen name. SO WHAT? My ego is not hurt by you “childishly” calling me”Swordswallower!” Did you think it would be? Why was yours?
I suggest you just stop insulting me if that is what you wish to happen.
My reputation on FR is fine. It is only in your mind that you seem to have a problem. There are over 500 Freepers who have requested me to do what I have been doing and appreciate it.
Again, my apologies for misconstruing your name.
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