How is privacy destroyed when, as explained in a previous post I made without login in, no identity data has been requested.
http://blog.outer-court.com/archive/2006-01-19-n45 .html which is a pro-google blog even states, at the bottom of the article:
According to the motion filed [PDF], Google was first supposed to hand over all queries entered between June 1, 2005, and July 31, 2005 inclusive. This was then narrowed down to a demand for every single search entered into Google over a one-week period (without specific information that could connect the searches to a person).
The request made was for search data only. At no point did the DOJ request IP's of users conducting those searches or any other method if identification ( evn though Google almost certainly collects and stores this data ). How is it a breach in privacy if the requested data cannot be linked to an individual? When travel statistics are compiled using data relating to individuals travel patterns, is that also an invasion of privacy? Or CD Charts, compiled using sales figures.
I've always been a fan of projector's, and the current projector market offers greater value than both lcd and plasma technology. This can be seen with Panasonic's latest projector ( PTAE700 ) which has a contrast ratio of 2000:1 and a high lumens output to match, all at a price of under £1500 ( and that includes the screen ).
The problem with the projection market however is a lot of people do not have the space ( or do not want the clutter ) of setting up a projection entertatinment system. I used to live in a shared household, where we had a projector setup due to having enough space. Im not currently living in a one bedroom apartment with the misses, so dont have the same space available and therefore if I want to choose a large tv I only really have plasma/lcd to choose from ( as rear projections also take up too much room ).
Conclusion - Projectors are brilliant if you have the space and want a home cinema setup. If your less technically minded, or simply dont have the space, then you need to look to flat screen models for equivalent big pictures.
And look at the cost too.
What are the benefits of having a smaller lcd to a larger plasma?! Most new plasmas have screen burn elimination features, high contrast ratio's, and are a lot cheaper than the equivalent lcd size screens.
Apart from the fact all plasmas made in the past two years have technology to prevent this from happening.
A lil like the urban myth that Plasmas die after three years. This is NOT true, most last about 15+ now days.
The technology has changed, manufacturers knew about the restrictions and the problems with the first generation devices, and worked hard to combat a lot of those problems.
Compare Plasma contrast ratio's to LCD contrast ratio's. LCD's were more usefull for the PC sector initially due to there low constrast ratio's and high resolutions. Plasma's are the opposite, usually mid range resolution, with high contrast ratio, which is aimed at the consumer market where ( in eu at least where there is no hdtv yet ) your more worried about quality of picture than resolution.
LCD are only really better due to higher display resolutions ( with HDTV becoming more standard in America, and Europe getting it in the next year or two, manufacturers are investing in high resolution displays which lcd's are better at ). Current generation LCD's do however have an absolutely terrible contrast ratio. Compare the picture quality of a plasma to that of a lcd and most of the time you will notice a GREAT deal more vibrant colours on the plasma.
Also, if you are using for home use, and not commercial, then it is very unlikely, in a typical household, you will ever get screen burn on your plasma. I've had mine two years now and it's as perfect as the day it was bought, AND i can actually watch it in direct sunlight unlike most of the lcd tv's being displayed now days.
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How is privacy destroyed when, as explained in a previous post I made without login in, no identity data has been requested. http://blog.outer-court.com/archive/2006-01-19-n45 .html which is a pro-google blog even states, at the bottom of the article:
According to the motion filed [PDF], Google was first supposed to hand over all queries entered between June 1, 2005, and July 31, 2005 inclusive. This was then narrowed down to a demand for every single search entered into Google over a one-week period (without specific information that could connect the searches to a person).
The request made was for search data only. At no point did the DOJ request IP's of users conducting those searches or any other method if identification ( evn though Google almost certainly collects and stores this data ). How is it a breach in privacy if the requested data cannot be linked to an individual? When travel statistics are compiled using data relating to individuals travel patterns, is that also an invasion of privacy? Or CD Charts, compiled using sales figures.
I've always been a fan of projector's, and the current projector market offers greater value than both lcd and plasma technology. This can be seen with Panasonic's latest projector ( PTAE700 ) which has a contrast ratio of 2000:1 and a high lumens output to match, all at a price of under £1500 ( and that includes the screen ). The problem with the projection market however is a lot of people do not have the space ( or do not want the clutter ) of setting up a projection entertatinment system. I used to live in a shared household, where we had a projector setup due to having enough space. Im not currently living in a one bedroom apartment with the misses, so dont have the same space available and therefore if I want to choose a large tv I only really have plasma/lcd to choose from ( as rear projections also take up too much room ). Conclusion - Projectors are brilliant if you have the space and want a home cinema setup. If your less technically minded, or simply dont have the space, then you need to look to flat screen models for equivalent big pictures.
And look at the cost too. What are the benefits of having a smaller lcd to a larger plasma?! Most new plasmas have screen burn elimination features, high contrast ratio's, and are a lot cheaper than the equivalent lcd size screens.
Apart from the fact all plasmas made in the past two years have technology to prevent this from happening. A lil like the urban myth that Plasmas die after three years. This is NOT true, most last about 15+ now days. The technology has changed, manufacturers knew about the restrictions and the problems with the first generation devices, and worked hard to combat a lot of those problems.
Compare Plasma contrast ratio's to LCD contrast ratio's. LCD's were more usefull for the PC sector initially due to there low constrast ratio's and high resolutions. Plasma's are the opposite, usually mid range resolution, with high contrast ratio, which is aimed at the consumer market where ( in eu at least where there is no hdtv yet ) your more worried about quality of picture than resolution.
LCD are only really better due to higher display resolutions ( with HDTV becoming more standard in America, and Europe getting it in the next year or two, manufacturers are investing in high resolution displays which lcd's are better at ). Current generation LCD's do however have an absolutely terrible contrast ratio. Compare the picture quality of a plasma to that of a lcd and most of the time you will notice a GREAT deal more vibrant colours on the plasma. Also, if you are using for home use, and not commercial, then it is very unlikely, in a typical household, you will ever get screen burn on your plasma. I've had mine two years now and it's as perfect as the day it was bought, AND i can actually watch it in direct sunlight unlike most of the lcd tv's being displayed now days.
The false teeth are an oakley addon... Makes for better reception when they bring out the radio version.