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Does the terrible resolution not drive you mad? I recently tried watching an old VHS tape on my HDTV and was shocked by how awful it looked.
by envy2 10y ago
Does the terrible resolution not drive you mad? I recently tried watching an old VHS tape on my HDTV and was shocked by how awful it looked.
- ams6110 10y agoDoesn't bother me in the least. I am in the camp with Nicholas Negroponte who in his book Being Digital dismissed HD video as a waste of bandwidth, arguing that the same bandwidth should be used for more personalized, interactive experiences. Basically standard def video is fine for almost any entertainmment. I'd much rather get smooth streaming of a lower-def video than choppy, pixelated HD without having to pay for a top-tier connection speed from my ISP.
- Hello71 10y agoThat seems like more of a comment on the poor quality of Internet access in your area than the nature of multimedia content.
- throwaway_xx9 10y agoWell, we're in the USA. And proud of it. Best country in the world except for broadband, health insurance, education, nutrition, university fees, longevity, infant mortality ...