@shadymilkman: there is no "drill String" that might rupture, there is casing which could...

@GitEmDoneSteveDave: Yes, I know. But why should I spend 80$ on something that I then have to modify to be happy with it?

@fryhole: I've looked at the whole thing again, and I have to say I agree with you. They fucked up big time.

the big "Vapor" logo is a major turn-off.

Nissan Leaf owners have been ordering these "en masse"

@Bluecold: if only the clothes were as stylish!

@fryhole: You cannot compare the "incredible" phone in your pocket (please don't tell me what it is, or this might degenerate...) to technology used to work HP/HT (High Temp/High Pressure) wells offshore.

@fryhole: Oh please! The capability/reliability of every piece of gear the industry uses is ALWAYS in question. That's why there are comparatively few accidents worldwide. This was an accident; nobody could have anticipated a BOP not working as it's traditionally the most reliable piece of equipment there is.

@RuBBa_cHiKiN: North Gizmodo is Best Gizmodo: i agree, and unless you're really fat nothing pokes through anywhere.

@Nathan OBZZZZZZZZZZZZ BZZZZZZZZZ: If I remember well, coltan is the mineral all the cell phone manufacturers require and that just isn't readily/cheaply available anywhere but the Congo.

the "Cellular Data" switch is not for when you travel, because that's what the "Data Roaming" switch is for. I think it's for when you reach that "20% Battery" pop-up and are hopelessly far from any chance to charge again.

@Raziel66: Firstly, it has never been done in an HP/HT (high pressure/high temperature) well. Secondly, the soviets' alleged successes with this method include a 20% chance (according to your -doubtfull- estimate) of failure: utter, complete, massive failure. Do you really want to risk destroying the entire Gulf of…

It seems obvious to me: