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Glory Days

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Jan 18, 2012 12:04 PM
I cant rep Sleeper enough on this thread.
Jan 18, 2012 7:04am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Jan 18, 2012 2:50 PM
I'll be buying one and you assholes will be paying for it. God, I love unemployment.
Jan 18, 2012 9:50am
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justcompete

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Jan 18, 2012 3:39 PM
sleeper;1056632 wrote:I'd rather pound salt.
I have never met her. Is she hot?
Jan 18, 2012 10:39am
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Y-Town Steelhound

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Jan 18, 2012 4:15 PM
I'd rather have this:

[video=youtube;Fxhyqiy9IBI][/video]
Jan 18, 2012 11:15am
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sherm03

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Jan 18, 2012 4:25 PM
I'm really surprised Samsung allowed those guys to film this. We had a co-worker going around CES to gather competitive intel, and when she took out her phone to take a picture of one of their devices, they were all over her telling her that no photos were allowed.

Also, that smart window is bad ass...and I would take one in a second.
Jan 18, 2012 11:25am
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Glory Days

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Jan 18, 2012 9:28 PM
sherm03;1057102 wrote:I'm really surprised Samsung allowed those guys to film this. We had a co-worker going around CES to gather competitive intel, and when she took out her phone to take a picture of one of their devices, they were all over her telling her that no photos were allowed.

Also, that smart window is bad ass...and I would take one in a second.
so you would tear out a wall in your house and replace a current window? how do these things work in the cold, or when the sun is beating on them all day? what about when its raining?
Jan 18, 2012 4:28pm
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Jan 18, 2012 9:59 PM
Glory Days;1057699 wrote:so you would tear out a wall in your house and replace a current window? how do these things work in the cold, or when the sun is beating on them all day? what about when its raining?
Since when do you have to tear out a wall in your house to replace a window?

Now, your second and third point are valid. I'm almost 100% positive that is something that they didn't think of.
Jan 18, 2012 4:59pm
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LJ

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Jan 18, 2012 10:00 PM
Glory Days;1057699 wrote:so you would tear out a wall in your house and replace a current window?
Somebody needs to watch more DIY Network
Jan 18, 2012 5:00pm
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dwccrew

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Jan 19, 2012 2:35 AM
sleeper;1056666 wrote:Sorry. This is just another thing Americans don't need, but they will buy, and then complain or ask for a bailout when trouble arrives and they have no money to bail themselves out. I wish innovations in technology would be more focused on larger advancements like alternative energy, medical care, water purification, etc. It seems most of our innovations are about the next gadget we don't need or a new social network for your dogs.
Well, it is what the market wants. People like this kind of shit, whether it is needed or not. So companies are going to produce products they know they can sell because there is a demand. You always talk about the market dictating the value of certain workers and products, this is just another exampple of what you already believe in.
Jan 18, 2012 9:35pm
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Jan 19, 2012 2:45 AM
dwccrew;1058134 wrote:Well, it is what the market wants. People like this kind of ****, whether it is needed or not. So companies are going to produce products they know they can sell because there is a demand. You always talk about the market dictating the value of certain workers and products, this is just another exampple of what you already believe in.
No where in my post do I complain or lament about the market. If anything, I'm complaining that Americans are the worst consumers.
Jan 18, 2012 9:45pm
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dwccrew

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Jan 19, 2012 3:00 AM
sleeper;1058164 wrote:No where in my post do I complain or lament about the market. If anything, I'm complaining that Americans are the worst consumers.
I didn't say in that particular post. Perhaps the United States has the worst consumers, but you can't fault the companies for that. They are just giving the consumers what they want.
Jan 18, 2012 10:00pm
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O-Trap

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Jan 19, 2012 3:22 AM
Also, if people stick to only buying what they need, the economy cannot thrive at the same level as if people are buying more than just what they need.
Jan 18, 2012 10:22pm
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gut

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Jan 19, 2012 3:48 AM
It is pretty cool. Not sure where I could put/use it in the home - an actual window would perhaps make watching tv difficult, much less if a bird flew into it!

And no way that costs $250-$500. It's basically a glorified LCD computer monitor, and being transparent and that size no way it's less than $1000 (at least the 42" or so shown here, the 19" maybe for $500)

If it was thin enough, it would be kind of cool to put in front of a poster/print, so when it was off or transparent it's just like a picture frame. Or maybe put in a kitchen pass-thru could be convenient.
Jan 18, 2012 10:48pm
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Jan 19, 2012 4:01 AM
Its pretty cool..but why would I want to play on a window in my house?

Kind of like the tablets. I have a laptop, and an iphone..what do I need a tablet for?
Jan 18, 2012 11:01pm
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I Wear Pants

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Jan 19, 2012 4:05 AM
Glory Days;1057699 wrote:so you would tear out a wall in your house and replace a current window? how do these things work in the cold, or when the sun is beating on them all day? what about when its raining?
Lol.
Jan 18, 2012 11:05pm
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Jan 19, 2012 4:06 AM
Pick6;1058312 wrote:Its pretty cool..but why would I want to play on a window in my house?

Kind of like the tablets. I have a laptop, and an iphone..what do I need a tablet for?
Maybe you don't, other people do.

Do you, sleeper, and Glory Days think every object that you guys don't specifically have a use for is pointless?
Jan 18, 2012 11:06pm
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Jan 19, 2012 4:32 AM
dwccrew;1058203 wrote:I didn't say in that particular post. Perhaps the United States has the worst consumers, but you can't fault the companies for that. They are just giving the consumers what they want.
Again, I don't fault the companies.
Jan 18, 2012 11:32pm
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Jan 19, 2012 4:34 AM
O-Trap;1058255 wrote:Also, if people stick to only buying what they need, the economy cannot thrive at the same level as if people are buying more than just what they need.
I disagree. Look no further than China. They have a high savings rate and they have an economy that is growing at 9-10% per year.
Jan 18, 2012 11:34pm
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Jan 19, 2012 4:35 AM
I Wear Pants;1058318 wrote:Maybe you don't, other people do.

Do you, sleeper, and Glory Days think every object that you guys don't specifically have a use for is pointless?
I said useless, not pointless. No doubt people will buy it, but it won't improve the quality of life for anyone and will be mainly be used to show off wealth built on a house of cards.
Jan 18, 2012 11:35pm
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I Wear Pants

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Jan 19, 2012 5:18 AM
sleeper;1058338 wrote:I disagree. Look no further than China. They have a high savings rate and they have an economy that is growing at 9-10% per year.
And a shitty life.

This might not have a use for you but there are people who will find this mighty useful or who might *gasp* enjoy it.

If you're going to do the whole "it won't improve the quality of life" and "people who don't need it will buy it" thing then I expect you to be upset at every cell phone that comes out, computer, game, etc, etc.

Stupid people will poorly finance their lives no matter what.
Jan 19, 2012 12:18am
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Glory Days

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Jan 19, 2012 12:06 PM
justincredible;1057770 wrote:Since when do you have to tear out a wall in your house to replace a window?
LJ;1057773 wrote:Somebody needs to watch more DIY Network
yes i literally meant the whole wall. however i am sure most windows dont have cables etc to connect to either.
Jan 19, 2012 7:06am
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Jan 19, 2012 2:14 PM
Glory Days;1058451 wrote:yes i literally meant the whole wall. however i am sure most windows dont have cables etc to connect to either.
You forgot to touch on your other concerns. I really do think they are valid. I doubt Samsung put much time into making sure this would function against the elements. I mean, who would think of something like that when developing a something in a window? I know I certainly wouldn't.
Jan 19, 2012 9:14am
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Jan 19, 2012 2:15 PM
Also, this could be pretty awesome and useful in a kitchen. The ability to pull up recipes without a laptop or tablet taking up counter space would be a fantastic benefit. For my wife.
Jan 19, 2012 9:15am
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Jan 19, 2012 2:43 PM
justincredible;1058541 wrote:Also, this could be pretty awesome and useful in a kitchen. The ability to pull up recipes without a laptop or tablet taking up counter space would be a fantastic benefit. For my wife.
Is it really worth $500 so you don't have to drag your laptop to the kitchen and use a foot of counter space?

Sometimes, I hate this country.
Jan 19, 2012 9:43am
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Jan 19, 2012 2:44 PM
sleeper;1058579 wrote:Is it really worth $500 so you don't have to drag your laptop to the kitchen and use a foot of counter space?

Sometimes, I hate this country.
When you have as much money as I do, yes.

/sleeper'd
Jan 19, 2012 9:44am