Tech Trends. Let us advance to the future.
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Tha Snowman
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Depends on your definition of expensive. 128 GB drives are routinely around the $100 mark now. That's plenty big for an OS/applications drive. And really, is plenty big for the majority of non-tech heads I know, period. The performance vs. a HDD isn't even funny. I actually replaced my DVD drive in my laptop with an HDD for media, etc. and am using an SSD boot drive.
I will never again use an HDD boot drive in anything. I can't do it. Windows boots in 15 seconds or less. Photoshop opens almost instantly. It's disgusting.
We are so many years away from those motion devices to accurately replicate what we do on controllers that I see it stepping back for a while.On the OP:
I have a 3D TV. I don't use the 3D. It's neat, but for less than a projector sized screen it's pretty gimmicky and let's face it, no one has been able to really get past sporting those glasses around the house.
Motion won't ever truly be gone. It'll evolve and end up being more integrated and far more accurate. MS is definitely headed in the right direction with the Kinect. fukk I wanna have to always use a remote/controller for? The capabilities far exceed that of touch interfaces for a lot of applications.
I don't use Macs. I applaud Apple pushing the resolution limit in the laptop segment. Oh, and fukk apple, GSDG all day bytches.
Unless MS can get their pricing right, Surface is a day one flop. But assuming the price is right, and that keyboard is actually useful, I can see it. Smaller/more portable is the future. So until that holographic keyboard shows up, surface will have to do. I see people get external keyboards for their tablets and then tend to not use them. Probably because it's not as convenient to carry as it could be.
-As far as loading ubuntu, isn't MS supposedly locking out other OS installations? Thought I read that.
Ultrabook = marketing ploy. Nice try. Not worth the price imho.
I keep telling myself I'm going to drop DTV this year. And I just never do it. I'm weak. Currently getting any show isn't a problem. For sports you can always catch a stream, but there's really no replacement for a nice paid for HD stream for live sports. When/if that happens, I may finally pull the trigger.
Google fiber - want. Hopefully they can break down the regional monopolies that have caused such stagnation in that space. Yeah, the US is a huge area to wire up, but shyt, the future relies on fast interconnects. There's no reason most of us should be paying what we are for the speeds we get. And I think it's universally agreed upon TV rates are in the same predicament. I'm glad somebody is trying to bring about a paradigm shift on that front.
This week I'm building my first HTPC for the living room. I've had one set up in the media room that I also use to serve content around the house, but fear of sound levels have prevented me from putting one in a public space. Finally decided it was time. Went with this case:
Core i3, 8 GB ram, SSD. Looks dope in the entertainment stand and should be able to keep it quiet enough.There really just isn't a good substitute for a full on pc, though some of the media streamers do an admirable job.
I have argued with people, that outside of the cool idea of Kinect...the PS move and the Wii mote are far more accurate. I'm just not into gimmicks...I'm into advancement and when I saw "natal" I was blown away...then the product came out
Microsoft can say whatever they want, if xda wants Linux on it...Linux will be on it.
I think that iMac retina will come out in the next 12 months.
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Tha Snowman
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We are so many years away from those motion devices to accurately replicate what we do on controllers that I see it stepping back for a while.
I have argued with people, that outside of the cool idea of Kinect...the PS move and the Wii mote are far more accurate. I'm just not into gimmicks...I'm into advancement and when I saw "natal" I was blown away...then the product came out
Microsoft can say whatever they want, if xda wants Linux on it...Linux will be on it.
I think that iMac retina will come out in the next 12 months.
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No doubt, for gaming, motion can't match the fine tuned maneuvering a controller offers. It probably never will, nor should it. I guess I had in mind more control of the pc/home theater experience via motion as opposed to gaming. I agree, motion gaming was a bit of a fad, but it will have its place alongside traditional control schemes.
And kinect is really still in its infancy. I think they just realeased the 1.5 SDK. I'm seriously considering getting one for that HTPC. Kinemote is functional as-is, and options will only get better.
I guess it's just the RT Surface that'll definitely be locked down. I imagine the Pro models will allow more leeway like a traditional pc (but you'll also pay for it). I don't know that I'd want an RT tablet anyways. The allure of the surface, to me at least, is a fully functional pc in that form factor, rather than a "Windows phone tablet".
I dropped cable already might get it back for football season don't really need it tho cuz of getting hd channels free for where the games air on Sunday For NFL college football might hurt me tho cuz my buckeyes will probably be on big ten network and espn a lot I love first row streaming but nothing replacing hd
It has for those who are advanced. Why are you deliberately holding yourself back? What part of the game is this exactly?DD was supposed to takeover 2 years ago
you are to "nerdy" for your own good...
You sound like the type who would buy all his content from iTunes instead of Amazon just because you are loyal to what you are used to...deliberately ignoring the options amazon mp3 gives you with cloud storage.
Tha Snowman
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It's going that way. Like you said, for some that's all we
on these days. But for the masses...I always see people at those redbox kiosks when I pass one. I just shake my head. I get unlimited content for like $10/month. When the media companies catch on and wise up, I'll go legit. But how they haven't already come together and worked out a DD subscription plan is beyond me. I'd gladly pay them instead, but until they make it reasonable...nope.
I mean, they're not going to stop producing content, why not cut out the middleman (I'm looking at you netflix) and lock in that recurring revenue. Are they really eating that good on VOD and physical media? Maybe I'm biased, but I can't see it.
Your local rental gallery is a thing of the past. It's really the next logical step. But I guess they're going to continue to lobby to legislate DD into oblivion first before they figure out it's never going to happen.
fukk em.
I have a 3DTV, but it was on sale and I never use the 3D nor did I go out and buy some expensive glasses for it
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Digital Distribution still aint take over
Fukk you and this thread
Fukk you and this thread
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i have a 3Dtv and im watching the Olympics on it
DLC, free-to-play, and in-app purchases are definitely here to stay. going by all the middle school and high school kids in my family, b&m retail is dying. slowly but surely
