poor girl kept falling over her words like she wasn't sure what to say
as for the tv, meh, its good looking and everything but what exactly is the point in the tv being this thin ? it doesn't serve any extra purpose over the already waifovisions out atm
Yes the "article" looks pretty poor when there is a red rectangle of no-script where there is supposedly a video.
And no, i'm sure not going to install flash and disable no-script to watch CES news, stuff that is much better transported by text+pic. If i wanted video, i'd go to youtube or something.
When reading thereg, I'm either at work or on a PDA, and don't have time, patience or capability (whether processors or open-plan office induced) to watch a d&*$ video.
unfortunately, i have to agree. if you're going to include a video, you could at least include a text write up to go with it, as I'm at work when I read the Reg, and can't watch any video at work due to lack of software.
What a non-article! The vast majority of video streams are blocked by my employer. Not that I'd ever waste valuable work time reading The Register, would I?
... er, it's basically all in the title of the article. The girl on the stand says it's a 50" LCD TV that's 1" thick and that all the standard connectors are at the back ... the video picture is from a cameraphone as far as I can tell, and at an angle to the screen at a distance, (and remember how good LCD screen images look from side angles, i.e. not very) and is quite low res and noisy.
So you're not missing anything from not seeing the video, there just aren't any specs in the video either.
.....But what about the dirty great lumps of metalwork behind, which stop idiots bending the screen.
Oh, and the use of video is probably OK for those who are in desperate need of dumbed down content, but fo rthe rest of us, it sucks. It's probably the same argument as books being forsaken for computer/video.
Excellent post there Fluffykins. I never realised that video was for people who are a bit thick. I'll have to remark on that to a mate of mine who relies on videocasts. He's dyslexic by the way.
Next time, before you get all snooty and up your own arse about audio/visual media, try to remember that for some it's their lifeline.
What sort of moron buys a 50" TV and uses the built in speakers? I'd suspect anyone looking at owt that size would have a chunky amp/5.1 system to hook it up to.
This TV would be perfect for hanging in my hallway.
Samsung UN55B8000 55" LED TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, HDTV)
Panasonic VIERA TC-L32X1 32" LCD TV (Widescreen, 1366x768, HDTV)
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X1 50" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1366x768, 30,000:1, HDTV)
Samsung LN52B750 52" LCD TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, HDTV)
Toshiba 32AV502R 32" LCD TV (Widescreen, 1366x768, HDTV)
Samsung shows very skinny telly
adnim
Paper thick? #
Posted Tuesday 8th January 2008 19:30 GMT
I have yet to see a 1" thick piece of paper.
LaeMi Qian
I still prefer this one: #
Posted Tuesday 8th January 2008 20:53 GMT
http://www.buzzhumor.com/enlarge/4500
Anonymous Coward
TEXT PLEASE #
Posted Tuesday 8th January 2008 21:42 GMT
We don't have time to watch videos. Please do the job properly and type it out.
fluffy
How did you get that video? #
Posted Tuesday 8th January 2008 23:18 GMT
When I was at their booth earlier today they were very adamant about no photography and no video. Did you do it on the down-low?
Mage
No more Flash #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 01:07 GMT
Text and stills please.
Start your own Satellite Channel if you want to do all these Video Reviews.
Andy Tunnah
haha@"reviewer" #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 04:50 GMT
poor girl kept falling over her words like she wasn't sure what to say
as for the tv, meh, its good looking and everything but what exactly is the point in the tv being this thin ? it doesn't serve any extra purpose over the already waifovisions out atm
F Seiler
No more Flash 2 #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 10:00 GMT
Yes the "article" looks pretty poor when there is a red rectangle of no-script where there is supposedly a video.
And no, i'm sure not going to install flash and disable no-script to watch CES news, stuff that is much better transported by text+pic. If i wanted video, i'd go to youtube or something.
Edward Hull
Text and stills not video #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 10:00 GMT
Another vote for text and stills, not video.
When reading thereg, I'm either at work or on a PDA, and don't have time, patience or capability (whether processors or open-plan office induced) to watch a d&*$ video.
Pete James
You'll look funny when you're 50....... #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 10:00 GMT
You guys keep on doing video and ignore the luddites who still think moving pictures are the work of satan. In fact, do more!
Steve Barnes
re: video #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 11:03 GMT
unfortunately, i have to agree. if you're going to include a video, you could at least include a text write up to go with it, as I'm at work when I read the Reg, and can't watch any video at work due to lack of software.
Anonymous Coward
No video +1 vote #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 11:03 GMT
What a non-article! The vast majority of video streams are blocked by my employer. Not that I'd ever waste valuable work time reading The Register, would I?
Iain
So thin I can't see it #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 11:03 GMT
Oh wait, that's because you're faffing around with pointless videos again. Anyone know of another site with actual pictures?
Scott
FFS :| #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 11:43 GMT
This whole video reviewing thing is becoming tiresome - It doesn't make El Reg up-to-date and withit - it is just annoying.
Please don't become El Tube :|
Stu
@ all u anti-video review peeps #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 12:11 GMT
Give it a rest people -
Video is, believe it or not, a good thing on occasion, plus you get to see a hot young yank booth babe poorly represent their product, its great!
Dont get me wrong though, written articles are good too, but having the occasional video review is a good 'diversion' from the norm.
I suspect these ppl are only jealous cos their IT departments dont allow video streaming on work PCs!
@The reg - we want more of these! If only to really annoy the anti-video people! ;-)
Chris O'Shea
Text from video ... #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 12:13 GMT
... er, it's basically all in the title of the article. The girl on the stand says it's a 50" LCD TV that's 1" thick and that all the standard connectors are at the back ... the video picture is from a cameraphone as far as I can tell, and at an angle to the screen at a distance, (and remember how good LCD screen images look from side angles, i.e. not very) and is quite low res and noisy.
So you're not missing anything from not seeing the video, there just aren't any specs in the video either.
Anonymous Coward
Stop flashing #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 13:30 GMT
Thanks for the info Chris, no need to waste my time watching this c-rap!
Fluffykins
The SCREEN may be 1" thick....... #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 13:30 GMT
.....But what about the dirty great lumps of metalwork behind, which stop idiots bending the screen.
Oh, and the use of video is probably OK for those who are in desperate need of dumbed down content, but fo rthe rest of us, it sucks. It's probably the same argument as books being forsaken for computer/video.
.................and I'm off to WH Smiths.
Anonymous Coward
Sound? #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 14:16 GMT
So it has all the capabilities of a "regular" TV, does it? I bet the sound is crap...
Pete James
@ Fluffykins #
Posted Wednesday 9th January 2008 14:29 GMT
Excellent post there Fluffykins. I never realised that video was for people who are a bit thick. I'll have to remark on that to a mate of mine who relies on videocasts. He's dyslexic by the way.
Next time, before you get all snooty and up your own arse about audio/visual media, try to remember that for some it's their lifeline.
Steven Raith
sound #
Posted Friday 11th January 2008 18:43 GMT
What sort of moron buys a 50" TV and uses the built in speakers? I'd suspect anyone looking at owt that size would have a chunky amp/5.1 system to hook it up to.
This TV would be perfect for hanging in my hallway.