... because it was a silly gimmick invented by marketers to get people to stop pirating TV; but which never really worked properly, was too inconvenient to use and nobody actually wanted in the first place?
The difference is that all those things were said before people knew any better...
And you claim to know better now?
Yes, because transparent screens AREN'T new, and the research on their utility for standard computer display has been done already, or did you miss that part?
Fields like Augmented reality are in their infancy, things like HUDs on windshields could become much more common, and literally thousands of other devices we haven't even thought of yet could use this technology.
Oh, you mean all the things that I covered in the "obvious niche uses" disclaimer?
No one is talking about "regular computer use" because that may be.
The difference is that all those things were said before people knew any better, and they're mostly myths anyway. Are you familiar with snopes? Might want to check it out...
Transparent screens aren't all that new, and they've already been tested. We KNOW that they are *worse* than standard screens for like 90% of uses (e.g. the computer screen you're looking at now)
They are harder to see, harder to use, reduce readability and increase reading time. These are known facts.
Beyond the pretty obvious niche uses, transparent screens will NEVER replace standard screens for regular computer use.
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... because it was a silly gimmick invented by marketers to get people to stop pirating TV; but which never really worked properly, was too inconvenient to use and nobody actually wanted in the first place?
Some kind of IBM branded distro? Like we need a new linux distro though, ugh. Couldn't they just pick one off the shelf?
Don't even get me started on calling LCD screens with LED backlights "LED Displays" Ugh. Someone needs to be nuked from orbit.
To sell more TVs to the idiotic masses? No, seriously, I mean it.
^^^ only relevant comment, really.
(1) Media make money when they hide nudity.
Pretty sure this one's incorrect. Case in point: any HBO show.
Seems there's a typo in the title, the above text was left out.
Finally someone talking sense.
This is my issue with the "Trolley Problem" too...
Isn't it from like 3 days ago?!?
Damnit, not AGAIN!
...why didn't our ancient alien overlords stop the NSA from doing this?
Hold on a sec.
How is this new?!?
Isn't this just a Fresnel lens writ "small"?
All correct, but the office Keurig just broke and I fail to see how any of that could address it.
Maybe add "Keurig Repair 101" to the Humanities curiculum?
you are retarded beyond any feminazi with a humanities major
And you, sir AC, are so vulgar and lacking in humour that you couldn't recognize a joke if someone slapped in the face with a fish.
What about Humanities students?
They're already been made obsolete by the Keurig machine in my office...
The difference is that all those things were said before people knew any better...
And you claim to know better now?
Yes, because transparent screens AREN'T new, and the research on their utility for standard computer display has been done already, or did you miss that part?
Fields like Augmented reality are in their infancy, things like HUDs on windshields could become much more common, and literally thousands of other devices we haven't even thought of yet could use this technology.
Oh, you mean all the things that I covered in the "obvious niche uses" disclaimer?
No one is talking about "regular computer use" because that may be .
The article was. I am. And yes.
... heads up displays and window blinds (down the road)...
Exactly. All the things covered by "niche" uses, like I said.
What about those of us with full brains? I don't get why you think they are useless.
Your statements are self-contradictory, and therefore meaningless.
THIS^
Only one who actually *gets it* so far.
The difference is that all those things were said before people knew any better, and they're mostly myths anyway. Are you familiar with snopes? Might want to check it out...
Transparent screens aren't all that new, and they've already been tested. We KNOW that they are *worse* than standard screens for like 90% of uses (e.g. the computer screen you're looking at now)
They are harder to see, harder to use, reduce readability and increase reading time. These are known facts.
Beyond the pretty obvious niche uses, transparent screens will NEVER replace standard screens for regular computer use.
It would be like drawing with a marker on glass. No one ever does that.
They don't, actually. What you are thinking of is not a thing. You are mistaking "movies" and "TV" for "reality".
Do you also think that cars explode when they get into accidents and that defibrillators restart stopped hearts?
This is not news.
Anyone with half a brain could tell you that transparent displays are useless except for some very small niche corner cases.
THIS^^
If you screw my wife then you've attempted rape.
LOL - nope! It's only rape if she wasn't consenting...
Given that you appear to think of your wife as property, I would not at all be surprised if she consents... often and frequently.
What the hell is this? Are you building a solution, or a solution framework?!?