I'm aware of the last one, but still, cinema ticket prices have pretty much doubled in the last 10 years without any corresponding rise in value, and that's before you take into account the 3D tax.
I didn't claim to never use the wrong terminology, or even that I'm not an idiot, I was simply pointing out that people are in fact idiots and this is much more likely user error. Not saying that electronic systems cannot be flawed either, but I really doubt they are in this case.
One specific type of 3D system was identified to have negative effects in the 90s yes - that doesn't mean all 3D systems will be bad. Besides, 2D screens are already pretty bad for you I thought?
I think the problem with the system that you mention was probably to do with having the screens right in front of your eyes, but the system didn't actually track eye movement to change the display according to where you looked. That seems like it would mess with your brain-eye coordination and ability to focus correctly on objects etc, especially if used by kids who haven't yet fully developed the parts of their brain that interpret visual stimuli.
What exactly is there to "figure out" about copying a 3D blu-ray over a normal blu-ray?
At least at first there probably won't be that many pirated 3D movies, because to get the equipment to view it you actually need to have money, and people who have money don't tend to mooch so much stuff as students and kids. When I was a student I downloaded a few movies, now I just buy everything.
3D really does not contribute in any way to a movie being "worthwhile" after you get over the novelty. I used to watch every 3D movie that came out when they were all the decent 3D rendered Pixar types, but these days there are plenty of crappy dumb horror movies and 3D stadium experience type ones that I don't consider worth it. Especially since I have an "Unlimited" card where I can see as many movies as I want a month for a flat rate.. except for the 3D ones which I now have to pay extra per movie, even if I bring my own glasses.. wtf?
This has actually made me choose 2D over 3D at times, once you are absorbed in the film you tend to not really notice the difference.. well, apart from the odd scene where something gets pointed toward the camera and you can tell this is the point where people would giggle and gasp if the movie were 3D.
Or, it shows the (far, far more likely scenario) that some people simply hit the accelerator hard instead of the brake. I bet the same thing happens with other brands too, but the only accidents being sensationalised right now are ones involving a Toyota.
Or maybe it shows that they were taking the customers' complaints seriously before realising the obvious truth. This has happened to me before when I start trying to diagnose IT support issues based on what a user is saying, I expect something horrific has happened, but then when I actually go to their desk and ask them to demonstrate the problem then realise that they've just been using the wrong terminology or simply are idiots.
One user was complaining of a "blue screen of death!" on his computer and it just turned out that he hadn't turned his main monitor on, and the plain blue windows desktop was showing on his laptop's screen, which he assumed was the fabled BSOD.
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I think his point was nothing to do with how good the computer was, but rather that simply throwing money or equipment at a problem does nothing if you don't also provide some kind of training or direction. They could do something like provide a math/language based puzzle game and have the kids complete a puzzle each week as part of their homework.
I remember a demo of a text (kind of, it had pictures as well but it was command line driven) adventure game I had as a kid, it was a dungeon game with trolls etc, but it also had you complete simple math puzzles to get further in your quest, it was great.
I'm not talking about pitch, I'm talking about huskiness. Pretty much all pop singers use that processing, and I still find Britney's voice sexier than most. Not that I even own any of her music, but when compared to someone like Lady Gaga I'd much rather listen to Britney (yeah I know that Gaga wrote a couple of her songs, which is why I'm comparing voices rather than songs).
Well, I found her voice interesting. Having an interesting voice to me is more important than being amazingly technical (though being in tune is nice), depending on the type of music.
I had no idea DAB bitrate was so poor otherwise I wouldn't have bought one for my mum a couple of years ago. Still, probably better for certain things.. FM really sucks for classical music for example, the volume levels get so low that the music gets drowned out by static.
It couldn't be something to do with the fact that the cheapest DAB radio I can find right now is £35 (£60 if you want something portable), whereas you can get a portable FM receiver for under £5? Nah, it must be to do with the regulations and standards!
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I'm aware of the last one, but still, cinema ticket prices have pretty much doubled in the last 10 years without any corresponding rise in value, and that's before you take into account the 3D tax.
I didn't claim to never use the wrong terminology, or even that I'm not an idiot, I was simply pointing out that people are in fact idiots and this is much more likely user error. Not saying that electronic systems cannot be flawed either, but I really doubt they are in this case.
Hmm.. should have gone with "infamous" or perhaps "legendary".
The update will be free, Sony 3D TV and 3D movies/games I suspect will not be quite so free..
PS tis "seamless"
One specific type of 3D system was identified to have negative effects in the 90s yes - that doesn't mean all 3D systems will be bad. Besides, 2D screens are already pretty bad for you I thought?
I think the problem with the system that you mention was probably to do with having the screens right in front of your eyes, but the system didn't actually track eye movement to change the display according to where you looked. That seems like it would mess with your brain-eye coordination and ability to focus correctly on objects etc, especially if used by kids who haven't yet fully developed the parts of their brain that interpret visual stimuli.
What exactly is there to "figure out" about copying a 3D blu-ray over a normal blu-ray?
At least at first there probably won't be that many pirated 3D movies, because to get the equipment to view it you actually need to have money, and people who have money don't tend to mooch so much stuff as students and kids. When I was a student I downloaded a few movies, now I just buy everything.
3D really does not contribute in any way to a movie being "worthwhile" after you get over the novelty. I used to watch every 3D movie that came out when they were all the decent 3D rendered Pixar types, but these days there are plenty of crappy dumb horror movies and 3D stadium experience type ones that I don't consider worth it. Especially since I have an "Unlimited" card where I can see as many movies as I want a month for a flat rate.. except for the 3D ones which I now have to pay extra per movie, even if I bring my own glasses.. wtf?
This has actually made me choose 2D over 3D at times, once you are absorbed in the film you tend to not really notice the difference.. well, apart from the odd scene where something gets pointed toward the camera and you can tell this is the point where people would giggle and gasp if the movie were 3D.
Or, it shows the (far, far more likely scenario) that some people simply hit the accelerator hard instead of the brake. I bet the same thing happens with other brands too, but the only accidents being sensationalised right now are ones involving a Toyota.
Or maybe it shows that they were taking the customers' complaints seriously before realising the obvious truth. This has happened to me before when I start trying to diagnose IT support issues based on what a user is saying, I expect something horrific has happened, but then when I actually go to their desk and ask them to demonstrate the problem then realise that they've just been using the wrong terminology or simply are idiots.
One user was complaining of a "blue screen of death!" on his computer and it just turned out that he hadn't turned his main monitor on, and the plain blue windows desktop was showing on his laptop's screen, which he assumed was the fabled BSOD.
I just hope someone, eventually, figures out that the "full screen" button we have in web video can also be used in web games.
For flash at least: just find the direct link to the swf and download/paste it in the address bar, that's what I've always done.
Probably means their mom's basement.
Go forth, little shrimp! Forward into the big bright world, where you can relax and enjoy free jacuzzi time courtesy of us, the friendly bipedal giants!
"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly squealed out in high pitched terror and were suddenly silenced."
Ouch.
I think his point was nothing to do with how good the computer was, but rather that simply throwing money or equipment at a problem does nothing if you don't also provide some kind of training or direction. They could do something like provide a math/language based puzzle game and have the kids complete a puzzle each week as part of their homework.
I remember a demo of a text (kind of, it had pictures as well but it was command line driven) adventure game I had as a kid, it was a dungeon game with trolls etc, but it also had you complete simple math puzzles to get further in your quest, it was great.
I thought they were constant in any person, and http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Midi-chlorian seems to agree. They are more of a channel for the force than an energy source.
Probably more like "a dead baby at two pregnant yoga classes, simultaneously".
What's funnier than a dead baby at a "pregnant yoga" class?
Not to mention, tablets ..
I'm not talking about pitch, I'm talking about huskiness. Pretty much all pop singers use that processing, and I still find Britney's voice sexier than most. Not that I even own any of her music, but when compared to someone like Lady Gaga I'd much rather listen to Britney (yeah I know that Gaga wrote a couple of her songs, which is why I'm comparing voices rather than songs).
Well, I found her voice interesting. Having an interesting voice to me is more important than being amazingly technical (though being in tune is nice), depending on the type of music.
More like leave Britney alone. At least she had an interesting voice.
I had no idea DAB bitrate was so poor otherwise I wouldn't have bought one for my mum a couple of years ago. Still, probably better for certain things.. FM really sucks for classical music for example, the volume levels get so low that the music gets drowned out by static.
When I said portable I meant as in an MP3 player sized device. £20 isn't bad, but it's still not FM territory.
It couldn't be something to do with the fact that the cheapest DAB radio I can find right now is £35 (£60 if you want something portable), whereas you can get a portable FM receiver for under £5? Nah, it must be to do with the regulations and standards!
Chromo = to do with colour
Chrono = to do with time
First things first - where do you get the schematics for a girlfriend-to-geek-interface-device?