Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jan 18, 2012 7:04am
I cant rep Sleeper enough on this thread.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 18, 2012 9:50am
I'll be buying one and you assholes will be paying for it. God, I love unemployment.
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justcompete
Posts: 263
Jan 18, 2012 10:39am
I have never met her. Is she hot?sleeper;1056632 wrote:I'd rather pound salt.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jan 18, 2012 11:15am
I'd rather have this:
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sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Jan 18, 2012 11:25am
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.
Also, that smart window is bad ass...and I would take one in a second.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jan 18, 2012 4:28pm
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?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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 18, 2012 4:59pm
Since when do you have to tear out a wall in your house to replace a window?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?
Now, your second and third point are valid. I'm almost 100% positive that is something that they didn't think of.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 18, 2012 5:00pm
Somebody needs to watch more DIY NetworkGlory Days;1057699 wrote:so you would tear out a wall in your house and replace a current window?
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Jan 18, 2012 9:35pm
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.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.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2012 9:45pm
No where in my post do I complain or lament about the market. If anything, I'm complaining that Americans are the worst consumers.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.
dwccrew
Posts: 7,817
Jan 18, 2012 10:00pm
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.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.
O-Trap
Posts: 14,994
Jan 18, 2012 10:22pm
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.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 18, 2012 10:48pm
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.
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.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Jan 18, 2012 11:01pm
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?
Kind of like the tablets. I have a laptop, and an iphone..what do I need a tablet for?
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 18, 2012 11:05pm
Lol.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?
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 18, 2012 11:06pm
Maybe you don't, other people do.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?
Do you, sleeper, and Glory Days think every object that you guys don't specifically have a use for is pointless?
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2012 11:32pm
Again, I don't fault the companies.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.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2012 11:34pm
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.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.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 18, 2012 11:35pm
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.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?
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 19, 2012 12:18am
And a shitty life.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.
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.
Glory Days
Posts: 7,809
Jan 19, 2012 7:06am
justincredible;1057770 wrote:Since when do you have to tear out a wall in your house to replace a window?
yes i literally meant the whole wall. however i am sure most windows dont have cables etc to connect to either.LJ;1057773 wrote:Somebody needs to watch more DIY Network
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 19, 2012 9:14am
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.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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 19, 2012 9:15am
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.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jan 19, 2012 9:43am
Is it really worth $500 so you don't have to drag your laptop to the kitchen and use a foot of counter space?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.
Sometimes, I hate this country.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 19, 2012 9:44am
When you have as much money as I do, yes.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.
/sleeper'd