Today I Learned...

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

And then you need to make sure its a minimum of HDMI 2.0 for 60Hz or 2.1 for 120Hz. Hz=FPS
Also 1440 is only 2K BTW.
VERY surprised you even needed to g that route since it should be a smart TV.

That is correct, HDMI cables at least for now are a little limited compared to DP cables, I think there's a new gen coming out but my TV is limited to 60HZ and getting something better could cost quite a few hundred $$$.



Correct, 4K is a very loosely term for all monitor/TVs, even LED tvs are labeled 4k for some odd reason. True or say, native 4K is UHD or 3840x2160.



I was surprised too, but Im thinking is just another way for companies to make money, the TV may be advertised as QHD, UHD, etc, but hey "We also sell this streaming device to further increase the benefits".
That being said, the apps in the TV, on occasion, depending on the movie/show, were able to sometimes show a clearer and sharper picture, but now, somehow, it is way better with a streaming device.

[x808drifter]

Don't even get me started on how 1440 was originally called 4K when 1080 first came out.

[cjd]

Or that 1920 isn't 2k while 3840 is 4k...

[soundman98]

today i learned that a&w tried to take on mcdonalds quarterpounder, and failed because people misunderstood fractions decades ago.

https://awrestaurants.com/blog/aw-th...rger-fractions

[JD001]

Originally Posted by soundman98

today i learned that a&w tried to take on mcdonalds quarterpounder, and failed because people misunderstood fractions decades ago.

https://awrestaurants.com/blog/aw-th...rger-fractions

100% confused..

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by JD001

100% confused..

Basically, the product failed because when people heard the A&W burger was 1/3 lb vs the McDonald's 1/4lb, they thought the A&W was smaller rather than larger.

Short version is they saw the McDonald's denominator was a bigger number and didn't understand how fractions worked.

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Basically, the product failed because when people heard the A&W burger was 1/3 lb vs the McDonald's 1/4lb, they thought the A&W was smaller rather than larger.

Short version is they say the McDonald's denominator was a bigger number and didn't understand how fractions worked.

Reminds me of her.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Basically, the product failed because when people heard the A&W burger was 1/3 lb vs the McDonald's 1/4lb, they thought the A&W was smaller rather than larger.

Short version is they saw the McDonald's denominator was a bigger number and didn't understand how fractions worked.

And a lot of those people were/become politicians. That’s why the world is so fracked up now!

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

And a lot of those people were/become politicians. That’s why the world is so fracked up now!

not really. anyone that can afford to run for any political office wouldn't typically eat at a fast food restaurant for the same reasons they won't be seen in a 20 year old toyota camry.

but that does make up a good majority of eligible voters....

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by JD001

Today I learned that the Cambridge American Cemetery is well considered memorial to the American war dead. Happen up the cemetery as their car park was being used by a local Cambridge college that my wife and I were visiting as it was my wife's graduation.

https://www.abmc.gov/Cambridge

CONGRATULATIONS to your wife -

[JD001]

Originally Posted by humfrz

CONGRATULATIONS to your wife -

Thank you! How are you? Doing okay?

[blsfrs]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Basically, the product failed because when people heard the A&W burger was 1/3 lb vs the McDonald's 1/4lb, they thought the A&W was smaller rather than larger.

Short version is they saw the McDonald's denominator was a bigger number and didn't understand how fractions worked.

All the more reason we should have gone with the metric system.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by blsfrs

All the more reason we should have gone with the metric system.

Metric just doesn't have the same ring as a '1/4 pounder', just get the feeling you're getting more... well, more than a '1/3'...

[blsfrs]

Originally Posted by JD001

Metric just doesn't have the same ring as a '1/4 pounder', just get the feeling you're getting more... well, more than a '1/3'...

You're right. "Do you want fries with .1133kilogramer?" Doesn't sound too appetizing.