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Just because technology can do something, doent meant its always right
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strawberry:
is not quite desktop computer 8K TV set really necessary for general public
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Gyro:
It's certainly the case in the TV example. When I was in the industry it was all about "we must have 3D support in the HDMI spec right now!"... and that flew like a lead balloon, curved panels etc. There is far too much upscaling required for most content for 4k or 8k resolutions etc.

I've had lots of experiences (particularly with semiconductor manufacturers) of technology looking for an application, rather than the other way round.
james_s:

--- Quote from: Gyro on June 09, 2022, 06:18:02 pm ---It's certainly the case in the TV example. When I was in the industry it was all about "we must have 3D support in the HDMI spec right now!"... and that flew like a lead balloon, curved panels etc. There is far too much upscaling required for most content for 4k or 8k resolutions etc.

I've had lots of experiences (particularly with semiconductor manufacturers) of technology looking for an application, rather than the other way round.

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The problem I see is that the TV manufactures all spent years trying to replicate the huge sales volume of the early HD boom when everyone was replacing their old sets with HD. The thing they seemed to completely miss was the fact that the vast majority of people didn't buy new TVs to get HD, they bought them to get a big flatscreen that didn't take up a massive volume of space like the older CRT based sets. I can't even count how many HD sets I saw that were hooked up to only SD sources, most people don't even care about picture quality that much, the cheapest crappiest TV sets have always been the biggest sellers. The TV manufactures should have realized that once everyone already has a thin flat TV there is absolutely NOTHING that can be offered on a new set that will replicate that kind of sales volume.
Black Phoenix:

--- Quote from: Gyro on June 09, 2022, 06:18:02 pm ---It's certainly the case in the TV example. When I was in the industry it was all about "we must have 3D support in the HDMI spec right now!"... and that flew like a lead balloon, curved panels etc. There is far too much upscaling required for most content for 4k or 8k resolutions etc.

I've had lots of experiences (particularly with semiconductor manufacturers) of technology looking for an application, rather than the other way round.

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Nothing against curve panels, but as PC monitor. Had one at the company and being able to have 2 windows open side by side, each at 1920x1200, as if it was 2 monitors side by side was a godsend in terms of space saved. But it was only the place were it would look logical to me.
rsjsouza:

--- Quote from: james_s on June 09, 2022, 06:44:54 pm ---
--- Quote from: Gyro on June 09, 2022, 06:18:02 pm ---It's certainly the case in the TV example. When I was in the industry it was all about "we must have 3D support in the HDMI spec right now!"... and that flew like a lead balloon, curved panels etc. There is far too much upscaling required for most content for 4k or 8k resolutions etc.

I've had lots of experiences (particularly with semiconductor manufacturers) of technology looking for an application, rather than the other way round.

--- End quote ---

The problem I see is that the TV manufactures all spent years trying to replicate the huge sales volume of the early HD boom when everyone was replacing their old sets with HD. The thing they seemed to completely miss was the fact that the vast majority of people didn't buy new TVs to get HD, they bought them to get a big flatscreen that didn't take up a massive volume of space like the older CRT based sets. I can't even count how many HD sets I saw that were hooked up to only SD sources, most people don't even care about picture quality that much, the cheapest crappiest TV sets have always been the biggest sellers. The TV manufactures should have realized that once everyone already has a thin flat TV there is absolutely NOTHING that can be offered on a new set that will replicate that kind of sales volume.

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I agree with you the industry was still inebriated with the years of a sales surge, but I think the catalytic came slightly before the flat screens: the DVD. The boom caused by the frenzy of DVD technology was the first leap on the video/audio arena that could compete with Hollywood as it was considered "Hi-Q/Hi-Fi enough" to create the concept of home theater. Basically an entire ecosystem was created with many different devices and accessories to grant the most immersive experience.  Not to mention it was much more convenient when compared to the sequential access of the VCR tapes. 
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