What those who refuse to upgrade don't realize is that the differences between dial-up and broadband are not just quantitative, they're qualitative. Having an always-on connection means not having the hurdle of connecting with your ISP. Consequently, the idea of a "web session" just disappears entirely. The connected computer becomes a very large open window on the internet, instead of a small spring-loaded door. This is a transformative difference that changes the very nature of the internet from somewhere you "go" from time to time to a larger and richer "here". I've tried to explain this to non-broadband users, and most just don't get it. Those who switch, however, have always said, "Yeah, I see what you mean!" And this is what the broadband companies need to communicate -- not just the jump in speed.
Redlake MASD has been advertising its handheld MotionMeter, a high speed digital imaging system, for under $5000. It claims frame rates up to 1000 fps and an image buffer up to 4K frames. I'm not sure how much of these maximum specs the $5K buys you, though.
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What those who refuse to upgrade don't realize is that the differences between dial-up and broadband are not just quantitative, they're qualitative. Having an always-on connection means not having the hurdle of connecting with your ISP. Consequently, the idea of a "web session" just disappears entirely. The connected computer becomes a very large open window on the internet, instead of a small spring-loaded door. This is a transformative difference that changes the very nature of the internet from somewhere you "go" from time to time to a larger and richer "here". I've tried to explain this to non-broadband users, and most just don't get it. Those who switch, however, have always said, "Yeah, I see what you mean!" And this is what the broadband companies need to communicate -- not just the jump in speed.
Redlake MASD has been advertising its handheld MotionMeter, a high speed digital imaging system, for under $5000. It claims frame rates up to 1000 fps and an image buffer up to 4K frames. I'm not sure how much of these maximum specs the $5K buys you, though.