Certain example embodiments relate to robust semi-transparent coatings that are suitable for use in a wide variety of display-on-demand mirror applications, and methods of making the same. The method and system include providing a plurality of magnetic storage cells, providing a bit line, providing a plurality of word lines, providing bit line readwrite logic, and providing a plurality of switches for the bit line. The vent plate includes a concave deforming portion, a protrusion formed in the center of the deforming portion, and a notch formed around the deforming portion. Besides, the desktop and the desk body are connected by oil pressure holding rod or sliding track which are aimed to lift or move the desktop easily and provide the convenience for organizing objects inside the compartment. The count, which constitutes a measure of delay in the channel, may be used to determine desirable equalization parameters for the channel.