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A meta point, but kguttag clearly really knows their stuff, but I feel like every article is like: "Gotcha! Actually because of this technical detail this produ

A meta point, but kguttag clearly really knows their stuff, but I feel like every article is like: "Gotcha! Actually because of this technical detail this product and therefore the entire industry is doomed to fail". The technical details seem correct to me, but even as a layperson I can tell that the author is missing the bigger picture. For example in this case, to replace monitors these headsets don't need to have as good resolution if they win on the overall tradeoffs. It's a shame because it's otherwise good commentary, it just feels like I have to filter everything from this site through a lens of knowing the author will have a mostly unjustified negative take.

hackernewds 3y ago
kguttag approaches this from a first principles approach. I think you have a solid point though, I can use the multiple monitors setup on the road, flying, etc
- danpalmer 3y ago
  This is a good approach and produces valuable content, but I think it either needs to skip the higher level commentary and conclusions, or it needs to be a much more considered commentary that takes into account the wider context.
- EPWN3D 3y ago
  First principles are all well and good, but you do have to acknowledge the reality that has sprung up from them, or you'll find yourself arguing that power plants are impossible because of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
wmf 3y ago
It reminds me of Blackberry's criticisms of the iPhone: completely correct yet ultimately irrelevant.
- AceJohnny2 3y ago
  > completely correct yet ultimately irrelevant Found my new .sig
dagmx 3y ago
Karl has always been, to the best of my knowledge, a very detailed but incredibly pessimistic author. Thus, while I find his analysis incredible, I always have to ignore his actual opinions that arise from the analysis.
Macha 3y ago
The problem is Apple and the fanboys are claiming they've gone from the Newton to the iPhone without passing through the LG Prada and iPod Video in between. Hyperbolic claims promote skepticism.

hackernewds 3y ago

kguttag approaches this from a first principles approach. I think you have a solid point though, I can use the multiple monitors setup on the road, flying, etc

danpalmer 3y ago
This is a good approach and produces valuable content, but I think it either needs to skip the higher level commentary and conclusions, or it needs to be a much more considered commentary that takes into account the wider context.
EPWN3D 3y ago
First principles are all well and good, but you do have to acknowledge the reality that has sprung up from them, or you'll find yourself arguing that power plants are impossible because of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

wmf 3y ago

It reminds me of Blackberry's criticisms of the iPhone: completely correct yet ultimately irrelevant.

AceJohnny2 3y ago
> completely correct yet ultimately irrelevant Found my new .sig

dagmx 3y ago

Karl has always been, to the best of my knowledge, a very detailed but incredibly pessimistic author. Thus, while I find his analysis incredible, I always have to ignore his actual opinions that arise from the analysis.

Macha 3y ago

The problem is Apple and the fanboys are claiming they've gone from the Newton to the iPhone without passing through the LG Prada and iPod Video in between. Hyperbolic claims promote skepticism.