...right because human buying patterns are predictable. I don't get all worked up in a paranoid fervor, but I don't see why we shouldn't be upset by this. I don't really think the technology is anywhere near where it needs to be, for security and reliability reasons. I wouldn't even trust self checkout systems at retailers with rfid technology, but then again maybe I should, think of all the money we(they) will save(make).
Yeah I have to agree, sound is much better, off of a record, using tubes etc. Regardless, am I just crazy or do most high energy applications still use vacuum tubes primarily because it takes and act of god to malfunction a tube. Those things can overheat until they melt and they'll still run. I think they still use them in the airline industry for the ground-based communication etc. for such a reason.
The fascination with miniature robotics really amuses me, with its extremely costly and seemingly pointless projects. I know theyre not pointless/useless, but I'd think theyd get a better public response if they were building larger-scale, more prototype-like systems that had an end result. As opposed to the classic (in my mind) tiny mouse robot that followed around light sources. Although I suppose micronizing is where to be...if you plan to sell your immediate research.
Well, as a consumer I'm willing to pay for something I know I want, such as a book that I've started on online. Again, if I know I want to read the whole book, I'll want a valid physical copy. Hence the worth paying for.
I have to say that even though i generally don't like the moves microsoft has made with the xbox, this time I feel more justified in thinking this sucks. The Xbox isnt even that old yet, and considering this is their FIRST console gaming system they need to show more concern for their gamers. How long did the first playstation float around? Or the first nintendo even. I would even assume this ties with their cost issue, since they probably would have to sell under cost if they implemented back compatibility, hard drive and all, whereas they can make a newer simpler system they can sell for a profit.
And I am one of those people who uses the ps2 to play ps1 games, i dont have infinite storage/desk/table space next to the tv.
This is great, simply because I love it when people realize that consumers are willing to consume if they get what they pay for. I'm more than willing to pay for a book if I decide that I really like it. A reader might never have bought his work if they'd never read some of it online first.
Also, in my opinion its harder to concentrate reading off the screen that it is from a nice high quality 'physical artifact.'
I'd like to think I'm not paranoid and such. But I've recently lost significant faith in the prosecution of real criminals in the states, there've been a few scapegoats of late. I just don't see WHY they would use this without abusing it. 'They', being the scary government and such, have been very self-serving lately./me points to the spam bill, which is almost helpful for everyday email users.
I am amazed that you can run an entire business of sending out emails that no one reads. I understand tha overhead = negligable thing, but still...How can he afford the trained monkies to write these things.
Well, that's nice and exclusive. So, they just choose days they want to capture user viewing habits? I don't quite understand the whole point, then again I don't see what's wrong with the standard neilsen rating system where you actually get to know they're caring.
Even though I rarely wonder about this sort of thing, it's upsetting because I don't know why they want to keep track of thing instead of concentrating on supplying a good consumer service as their primary goal.
Granted graphics arent the only thing, and probably as you said, one of the more trivial things, that make the experience great. The thing is, when half life originally came out, it was more than decent for the current level of expectations. If new users go out and grab a copy and it isnt up to the current level or is even below the current expectation of 3d graphics, why are they going to give it a chance? You can't say "but...it's half life!, it's a great story!"
Besides, the graphics in the game arent the impressive part anyway, its the interaction with the graphics that is impressive. I'm impressed that they like to go after the details.
That isn't necessarily true, some of my favorite older games were delayed etc. If I was one of the game design artists I'd love an excuse to get the 'deadline' pushed back. I can't imagine that they aren't spending this time getting the kinks out and possibly adding some things in they originally intended.
Yeah, I was really impressed with the videos from the previous e3, and even though its been more than a long time they really don't need to rush it. Especially since the single player story mode will be the meat of it. If it was another deathmatch fps I'd expect them to push it out and patch it and such, but when it gets released, I want to play it straight through, completed. So, I think it's unfair to expect them to be expected to get it done ahead of when they think it should be done. I also have to tell myself it will be worth it, theyre doing some really impressive work, or so it would seem.
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...right because human buying patterns are predictable.
I don't get all worked up in a paranoid fervor, but I don't see why we shouldn't be upset by this. I don't really think the technology is anywhere near where it needs to be, for security and reliability reasons.
I wouldn't even trust self checkout systems at retailers with rfid technology, but then again maybe I should, think of all the money we(they) will save(make).
Yeah I have to agree, sound is much better, off of a record, using tubes etc.
Regardless, am I just crazy or do most high energy applications still use vacuum tubes primarily because it takes and act of god to malfunction a tube. Those things can overheat until they melt and they'll still run. I think they still use them in the airline industry for the ground-based communication etc. for such a reason.
The fascination with miniature robotics really amuses me, with its extremely costly and seemingly pointless projects. I know theyre not pointless/useless, but I'd think theyd get a better public response if they were building larger-scale, more prototype-like systems that had an end result. As opposed to the classic (in my mind) tiny mouse robot that followed around light sources.
Although I suppose micronizing is where to be...if you plan to sell your immediate research.
Well, as a consumer I'm willing to pay for something I know I want, such as a book that I've started on online. Again, if I know I want to read the whole book, I'll want a valid physical copy. Hence the worth paying for.
I have to say that even though i generally don't like the moves microsoft has made with the xbox, this time I feel more justified in thinking this sucks. The Xbox isnt even that old yet, and considering this is their FIRST console gaming system they need to show more concern for their gamers. How long did the first playstation float around? Or the first nintendo even. I would even assume this ties with their cost issue, since they probably would have to sell under cost if they implemented back compatibility, hard drive and all, whereas they can make a newer simpler system they can sell for a profit.
And I am one of those people who uses the ps2 to play ps1 games, i dont have infinite storage/desk/table space next to the tv.
This is great, simply because I love it when people realize that consumers are willing to consume if they get what they pay for. I'm more than willing to pay for a book if I decide that I really like it. A reader might never have bought his work if they'd never read some of it online first.
Also, in my opinion its harder to concentrate reading off the screen that it is from a nice high quality 'physical artifact.'
I'd like to think I'm not paranoid and such. But I've recently lost significant faith in the prosecution of real criminals in the states, there've been a few scapegoats of late. I just don't see WHY they would use this without abusing it. 'They', being the scary government and such, have been very self-serving lately. /me points to the spam bill, which is almost helpful for everyday email users.
I am amazed that you can run an entire business of sending out emails that no one reads. I understand tha overhead = negligable thing, but still...How can he afford the trained monkies to write these things.
Well, that's nice and exclusive. So, they just choose days they want to capture user viewing habits? I don't quite understand the whole point, then again I don't see what's wrong with the standard neilsen rating system where you actually get to know they're caring. Even though I rarely wonder about this sort of thing, it's upsetting because I don't know why they want to keep track of thing instead of concentrating on supplying a good consumer service as their primary goal.
Granted graphics arent the only thing, and probably as you said, one of the more trivial things, that make the experience great. The thing is, when half life originally came out, it was more than decent for the current level of expectations. If new users go out and grab a copy and it isnt up to the current level or is even below the current expectation of 3d graphics, why are they going to give it a chance? You can't say "but...it's half life!, it's a great story!" Besides, the graphics in the game arent the impressive part anyway, its the interaction with the graphics that is impressive. I'm impressed that they like to go after the details.
That isn't necessarily true, some of my favorite older games were delayed etc. If I was one of the game design artists I'd love an excuse to get the 'deadline' pushed back. I can't imagine that they aren't spending this time getting the kinks out and possibly adding some things in they originally intended.
Yeah, I was really impressed with the videos from the previous e3, and even though its been more than a long time they really don't need to rush it. Especially since the single player story mode will be the meat of it. If it was another deathmatch fps I'd expect them to push it out and patch it and such, but when it gets released, I want to play it straight through, completed. So, I think it's unfair to expect them to be expected to get it done ahead of when they think it should be done. I also have to tell myself it will be worth it, theyre doing some really impressive work, or so it would seem.