Andrew Van Til
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If price isn’t a concern there are better options for 1080i AVC content; I would have liked to see how the Zino performed with the 4330. I suspect that many of the DI issues both with AVC and other interlaced content would have been significantly reduced. That said, cost is a big factor in selecting the Zino over other SFF HTPC so it’s hard to ignore in the discussion.
It would be interesting to see how the market segmented on PCs like the Zino v. a standalone streamer.
[quote=”jennyfur”]
I find it funny that a site full of nerds who are typically on the bleeding edge of technology seem to generally agree that 3D TV is rather pointless. 😉
[/quote]I don’t think it’s pointless at all. When used properly 3D adds significantly to the experience; there is a lot not to like (cost, content, glasses), but I do think it’s a natural/welcome evolution for TV – especially sports.
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I find it funny that a site full of nerds who are typically on the bleeding edge of technology seem to generally agree that 3D TV is rather pointless. 😉
[/quote]I don’t think it’s pointless at all. When used properly 3D adds significantly to the experience; there is a lot not to like (cost, content, glasses), but I do think it’s a natural/welcome evolution for TV – especially sports.
The point is that there’s nothing in his argument that proves anything – either way (note the LaserDisc mention). HD was selected as a counter because it succeeded while having the same issues (in most cases to a greater degree at the same time in the life cycle); wouldn’t have been much of a point to do it the other way.
New technologies always cost something, are a hassle, and have limited benefit to anyone but the early adopter. Those aren’t markers of a failure in the making, just artifacts of a new technology cutting its teeth on the market.
The point is that there’s nothing in his argument that proves anything – either way (note the LaserDisc mention). HD was selected as a counter because it succeeded while having the same issues (in most cases to a greater degree at the same time in the life cycle); wouldn’t have been much of a point to do it the other way.
New technologies always cost something, are a hassle, and have limited benefit to anyone but the early adopter. Those aren’t markers of a failure in the making, just artifacts of a new technology cutting its teeth on the market.
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