3 ms·Knowing nothing about resistors, though, 2k8 intuitively means 2008. So I like this way of doing it.by javert 13y agoKnowing nothing about resistors, though, 2k8 intuitively means 2008. So I like this way of doing it.ZoF 13y agoReally? Because I would prefer "2008" to "2k8"... It's literally one more character...deleted 13y ago[deleted]javert 13y agoFor written communication, yes. For verbal communication, the 2000s can be a bit burdensome to pronounce.