Splash_Mountain Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_card First of all, increase your knowledge on the Octopus card... Then, I found out that this type of card is used everywhere. It is in Washington, Japan, and everywhere. The MetroCard's in NYC use the same technology. Robb, I would think these are so cool!!! Am I overrating them?
DenDen Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 My question is, What makes this any different or more convenient than my debit mastercard? I never have to "recharge" my MC, and it's accepted everywhere.
Louise Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 ^ I guess the Pussy is more convenient (now there's a string of words I never thought I'd say) than MC because you don't have to spend all of three seconds taking it out of your wallet, you just wave your wallet over the scanner thingy. Because really, every time any of us has to remove a card from a wallet/purse, we really do think, "wow, what a chore, I wish I didn't have to waste so much time doing this", don't we?!
waterviper Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 Well really I just reach in my pocket pull my wallet out and open it. My card is right there in front so I just reach in my wallet and pull it out!! By that time I have to take an hours rest because all that movement with my arms and hands to get my card out in those three seconds got me soooo worked up it wore me out because its such a chore!!!
SharkTums Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 It's also more of a safety thing though. Not having to open your purse, open your wallet, potentially lose something, etc. It's basically like the speed pass, but it actually works and doesn't involve entering ANY info. I know that McDonalds is trying to do this with MasterCard. I love the idea and hope it makes it out here soon.
Token Yankee Guy Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octopus_card The MetroCard's in NYC use the same technology. Robb, I would think these are so cool!!! Am I overrating them? I dunno if I would consider the MetroCard of the same technology as the Pussy card. I've been to NYC a few times and I have gotten the Metro Card and you gotta pull it out of your wallet and swipe it. It's not like the pussy card where you can leave it in your wallet and just tap your wallet on the reader. Also, the MetroCard is used only for the MTA (Metropolitian Transit Authority) i.e. subway and buses.
Shockwave Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 The city of London has a mass transit card like those already dsecribed: It's a lot more secure than using cash, because if the card was lost/stolen, it would be possible to cancel it within a very short while of having it gone missing, and by tracing your transactions it would be possible when you last used it, and any irregularities in spending patterns.
Splash_Mountain Posted December 17, 2005 Author Posted December 17, 2005 Oh yeah, I forgot to point out Oyster card. I like the design of that one.
AllisonY2K Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 Also, the MetroCard is used only for the MTA (Metropolitian Transit Authority) i.e. subway and buses. and if you lose it you're screwed. ..then again when you find one it's awesome. I found an unused $24 MetroCard and I was in heaven.
Token Yankee Guy Posted December 17, 2005 Posted December 17, 2005 ^^ What's with these new cards named after stuff in the sea!?
robbalvey Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 Well really I just reach in my pocket pull my wallet out and open it. My card is right there in front so I just reach in my wallet and pull it out!! By that time I have to take an hours rest because all that movement with my arms and hands to get my card out in those three seconds got me soooo worked up it wore me out because its such a chore!!! I think some of you are really missing the point about what the Octopus card does and why it's so good. It's not about being too "lazy" to open your wallet, etc, it's about being the epitome of efficiency when it comes to point of sale devices. The little video clip below shows exactly how fast this thing works. I only got video of it in use at the train station, but you can use it at just about any register and even vending machines! There isn't any waiting for an "approval" it's just instantaneous. The Asian countries (at least the ones I've been to) totally kick our sorry American asses in terms of efficiency and service. And this is just one of many examples of how they do it. Download the video below..... --Robb pussycard.zip Example of the Octopus card in use!
Hattuchili Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 The Octopus card is a real good think! We could need that system in Germany, too! It would make a few things much easier and faster! --Sören
Nrthwnd Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 It is a bit of a giggle, watching that vid, seeing the first one (ahem) not quite working??? All things considered, yes the Japanese are miles ahead of everybody in most things electronic, etc. And dealing with huge crowds of peeps is certainly one of those challenges for efficiency and (at the same time) good security. IMhO
Louise Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 ^^^ Robb, I was only kidding with my point about laziness being the reason the card was invented. As Elissa and others have said, it's great security wise and really is incredibly efficient. When I think of the number of times I've had to queue up at turnstiles.... If everywhere used these cards the lines would be significantly reduced. I think the only thing I would worry about if we had these would be that if it got stolen somebody would be able to debit all kinds of amounts from my account, but I guess I should worry about that happening with my debit cards too, although for some reason I don't.... Louise "not as security conscious as she should be" Royle
robbalvey Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 It is a bit of a giggle, watching that vid, seeing the first one (ahem) not quite working??? Yeah, that is kind of funny, but if I remember right, the woman was out of money on her card. If you notice, the guy points and tells her to go recharge it. So in a sense, the card was doing exactly what it was supposed to be doing, it was the person that wasn't working! --Robb "Proof that there are stupid people all over the world!" Alvey
PhishyBrewer Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 I think the whole thing is kind a cool!
Shockwave Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 ^^ What's with these new cards named after stuff in the sea!? Lol, I didn't even notice that!
AznShortBoi8021 Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 The new card for riding the transit system here in Boston is named after a guy named Charlie. And he didn't have the money to leave the trolley. Sad story. Whats with calling the Octopus Card the "Pussy Card"?
Louise Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 ^ Yet another comedy term coined by Robb. Does he really need a reason other than that it sounds so much funnier than Octopus Card?!
Token Yankee Guy Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 The new card for riding the transit system here in Boston is named after a guy named Charlie. And he didn't have the money to leave the trolley. Sad story. Whats with calling the Octopus Card the "Pussy Card"? there was a James Bond movie called Octupussy. That's where Pussy comes into play.
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