Comments on: Super-sizing the Big Game http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:16:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Solar John http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-9314 Solar John Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:11:04 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-9314 Jody, It seems that you're not thinking ahead, when oil and coal are virtually depleted. It's not just that we're wasting resources, our grandchildren will be dealing with a polluted atmosphere, waters, and land. They'll be forced to clean up a huge mess we've left for them. They may forgive us to a certain extent, but it would be hard to dismiss the worst of us as simply ignorant. We know better, but don't seem to care about future generations. Do you want to be thought of that way? I don't. God gave us these resources to use, not to abuse. Jody,

It seems that you're not thinking ahead, when oil and coal are virtually depleted. It's not just that we're wasting resources, our grandchildren will be dealing with a polluted atmosphere, waters, and land. They'll be forced to clean up a huge mess we've left for them. They may forgive us to a certain extent, but it would be hard to dismiss the worst of us as simply ignorant. We know better, but don't seem to care about future generations. Do you want to be thought of that way? I don't. God gave us these resources to use, not to abuse.

]]> By: J Houston, TX http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-37 J Houston, TX Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:15:36 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-37 All the profits go overseas? There's the guy at the store who sold it to you, the store who sold it to you, the truck driver who brought it to the store, the train that brought it to the distribution center, the dock or airport that brought the product in, the people working the dock or airport delivery, the shipping inspectors and customs agents, and the crew that brought the shipping vessel to the country. Oh wait, there's more, the insurance agency that insures the vessel, the accounting staff that determines the price, the logistics and traffic departments that manage the supply chain, the consultants that adapt for permutations in the systems, the tech personel that maintain the integrated data network to monitor delivery. I think I'll just stop there. Don't get me wrong, manufacturing is very important, but there are a thousand jobs that get this item from point A to point B. Some things have high profit margins and a lot does go back to it's origin, but on a 1k unit? I can't see the take home being more than a hundred bucks. I've read analysts stating it's more like 4 cents on the dollar, but I'm going to go with 10 cents to be extreme. Global warming? I blame the internet using up too much energy. Who built this damn thing to cause all this trouble? Ah yes...Al Gore caused global warming and then charged us money to watch his movie about it. More evidence of the baby boomer generation stealing from the youth of America. All the profits go overseas? There's the guy at the store who sold it to you, the store who sold it to you, the truck driver who brought it to the store, the train that brought it to the distribution center, the dock or airport that brought the product in, the people working the dock or airport delivery, the shipping inspectors and customs agents, and the crew that brought the shipping vessel to the country. Oh wait, there's more, the insurance agency that insures the vessel, the accounting staff that determines the price, the logistics and traffic departments that manage the supply chain, the consultants that adapt for permutations in the systems, the tech personel that maintain the integrated data network to monitor delivery.

I think I'll just stop there. Don't get me wrong, manufacturing is very important, but there are a thousand jobs that get this item from point A to point B. Some things have high profit margins and a lot does go back to it's origin, but on a 1k unit? I can't see the take home being more than a hundred bucks. I've read analysts stating it's more like 4 cents on the dollar, but I'm going to go with 10 cents to be extreme.

Global warming? I blame the internet using up too much energy. Who built this damn thing to cause all this trouble? Ah yes...Al Gore caused global warming and then charged us money to watch his movie about it. More evidence of the baby boomer generation stealing from the youth of America.

]]> By: Michael http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-33 Michael Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:56:25 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-33 Maybe Congress should consider providing vouchers for HDTVs instead of cash for the economic stimulus package. Every HDTV purchased will reduce the number of HDto SD converter boxes the government is subsidizing, and reduce the amount of electricity that people are using. First, however, they will have to subsidize the building of a plant in the USA to manufacture the HDTV's (and LCD panels that go in them) that the vouchers can be used for; so that all the profits don't end up going overseas (where all that cash is going to go if they just send people money). That will create more jobs here in the US, and will help are economy even more! Maybe Congress should consider providing vouchers for HDTVs instead of cash for the economic stimulus package. Every HDTV purchased will reduce the number of HDto SD converter boxes the government is subsidizing, and reduce the amount of electricity that people are using. First, however, they will have to subsidize the building of a plant in the USA to manufacture the HDTV's (and LCD panels that go in them) that the vouchers can be used for; so that all the profits don't end up going overseas (where all that cash is going to go if they just send people money). That will create more jobs here in the US, and will help are economy even more!

]]> By: HD-rdy-Inet-enabled-Heatlamp http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-29 HD-rdy-Inet-enabled-Heatlamp Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:09:24 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-29 And since I'm such a grumpy-pants, I may as well point at that while the whole "HD" movement is the messiah of television quality (saving TV from the hell that is not even transmitting tv programs in DVD quality)... Most of the HDTVs I've seen are like a product shipped out as fast as possible and without any testing. Why is this? Because ALL digital video REQUIRES digital video processing. What happens if there is none? Blurry patches that develop at certain sections of the screen periodically (more like statically). I have seen several new ones using such processing, but for several years HDTVs have been this crappy and people have been paying 2 and 3 thousand dollars for them. That is absolutely, insanely ridiculous and just a true testament to the absurdity of trusting the private sector to get ANYTHING right. How did I find this out? By watching DVDs on my computer. Try watching one in Windows Media Player with default settings. Then go to video settings and look for video processing, where you should then select DirectX9 "renderless". Your movies will then be absolutely flawless.... like ALL HDTVS SHOULD BE BY DESIGN. *Reiteration: MANY of the newer HDTVS do in fact have such processing... Just look for the blurry patches: you can't miss 'em. And since I'm such a grumpy-pants, I may as well point at that while the whole "HD" movement is the messiah of television quality (saving TV from the hell that is not even transmitting tv programs in DVD quality)... Most of the HDTVs I've seen are like a product shipped out as fast as possible and without any testing.

Why is this?

Because ALL digital video REQUIRES digital video processing. What happens if there is none? Blurry patches that develop at certain sections of the screen periodically (more like statically).

I have seen several new ones using such processing, but for several years HDTVs have been this crappy and people have been paying 2 and 3 thousand dollars for them. That is absolutely, insanely ridiculous and just a true testament to the absurdity of trusting the private sector to get ANYTHING right.

How did I find this out? By watching DVDs on my computer. Try watching one in Windows Media Player with default settings. Then go to video settings and look for video processing, where you should then select DirectX9 "renderless".

Your movies will then be absolutely flawless.... like ALL HDTVS SHOULD BE BY DESIGN.

*Reiteration: MANY of the newer HDTVS do in fact have such processing... Just look for the blurry patches: you can't miss 'em.

]]> By: pgauthi http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-27 pgauthi Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:15:45 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-27 While it'strue that an over-the-air tuner exists in HDTV's, so many of us are now so addicted to TIVO and other DVR's that this is not an option. I just can't imagine watching something live. What if the phone rings or someone talks over the punchline!? No thanks. Order that sat or cable box. And count me into the HDTV rocks crowd. Do I need it? Of course not. But we really only need food, shelter, and sleep. While it'strue that an over-the-air tuner exists in HDTV's, so many of us are now so addicted to TIVO and other DVR's that this is not an option.

I just can't imagine watching something live. What if the phone rings or someone talks over the punchline!? No thanks. Order that sat or cable box.

And count me into the HDTV rocks crowd. Do I need it? Of course not. But we really only need food, shelter, and sleep.

]]> By: jody http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-25 jody Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:09:33 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-25 hey hippy solar john, did you ever stop and realize that all the components of hummers, mini mansions and hdtv were first made by god himself. Us humans were given the gift, by god, to put them together into these magnificent creations? Do you really think all the "natural resources" are there just to sit and not be used? Their purpose on earth is for the creatures to use, it was god's gift to put them there in the first place. Try reading Genisis for a change!! He made man in order to think and create, not live as the natural animals do. hey hippy solar john, did you ever stop and realize that all the components of hummers, mini mansions and hdtv were first made by god himself. Us humans were given the gift, by god, to put them together into these magnificent creations? Do you really think all the "natural resources" are there just to sit and not be used? Their purpose on earth is for the creatures to use, it was god's gift to put them there in the first place. Try reading Genisis for a change!! He made man in order to think and create, not live as the natural animals do.

]]> By: Kerry Plunk http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-23 Kerry Plunk Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:13:10 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-23 Tony is right. If you could see Planet Earth on Blu-ray you'd quickly realize that there are some incredible things you'll just never get to experience in person that HD allows you to enjoy. Tony is right. If you could see Planet Earth on Blu-ray you'd quickly realize that there are some incredible things you'll just never get to experience in person that HD allows you to enjoy.

]]> By: Erik http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-21 Erik Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:01:41 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-21 If you like the outdoors so much, what on Earth are you doing surfing this silly commentary section? That doesn't seem very outdoorsy to me...... And as far as leaving a constructive comment - yes, don't forget the antenna option. I have a decidely non-tech antenna attached to my TV, and more often than note, am rewarded with a perfect picture. That being said, I have decided to upgrade to a premium antenna to hopefully improve the reception during inclement weather. I've just gotten tired of getting up and rotating those rabbit ears. If you like the outdoors so much, what on Earth are you doing surfing this silly commentary section? That doesn't seem very outdoorsy to me......

And as far as leaving a constructive comment – yes, don't forget the antenna option. I have a decidely non-tech antenna attached to my TV, and more often than note, am rewarded with a perfect picture. That being said, I have decided to upgrade to a premium antenna to hopefully improve the reception during inclement weather. I've just gotten tired of getting up and rotating those rabbit ears.

]]> By: G-Dog http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-19 G-Dog Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:49:53 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-19 I watched the game in HD over the air. It was great. I bought a amplified antenna from Walmart last year and connected to the SDTV I bought when my old TV went out. The clarity was great and here in Chicago, the PBS channel broadcast 3 versions of its channel over the air in digital as well as NBC and ABC. And you saw more of the field and better resolution on my SDTV than on satellite. I watched the game in HD over the air. It was great. I bought a amplified antenna from Walmart last year and connected to the SDTV I bought when my old TV went out. The clarity was great and here in Chicago, the PBS channel broadcast 3 versions of its channel over the air in digital as well as NBC and ABC. And you saw more of the field and better resolution on my SDTV than on satellite.

]]> By: Tony http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/2008/02/04/super-sizing-the-big-game/#comment-15 Tony Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:21:36 +0000 http://scitech.blogs.cnn.com/?p=4#comment-15 Don't bash HDTV just because you don't appreciate it. If you've ever seen a quality nature show in HD, you can really appreciate the clarity. People acknowledge the artistic qualities of paintings, photographs, and even film. Some people enjoy the quality of music of a good orchestra. Home audio and HDTV allow people to enjoy this art from home. That we get high quality video for sports programming is an added bonus. If you don't appreciate listening to a concert or going to see a good film, then fine. But don't act holy-than-thou and put down people who appreciate it. Don't bash HDTV just because you don't appreciate it. If you've ever seen a quality nature show in HD, you can really appreciate the clarity.

People acknowledge the artistic qualities of paintings, photographs, and even film. Some people enjoy the quality of music of a good orchestra. Home audio and HDTV allow people to enjoy this art from home. That we get high quality video for sports programming is an added bonus.

If you don't appreciate listening to a concert or going to see a good film, then fine. But don't act holy-than-thou and put down people who appreciate it.

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