Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

@jsimon7777's comment on OLED got me looking at TVs, since mine is older than my first marriage.

Why the hell does the TV need to be "smart"? My phone, my tablet, my laptop, my receiver, my Blu-ray player, and my xbox can all stream media, access hulu, Netflix, and Amazon prime, and do whatever else is necessary. The TV doesn't need to do that as well. All it needs to do is display a picture.

LG or Samsung or whoever needs to make a barebones display. It needs top quality display technology (OLED, 4K, color calibration, etc...), one or two HDMI inputs, and nothing else. No brain, no internet, no wireless or Bluetooth, no speakers. Nothing. It would probably cut the price significantly, and it would be perfect for people who have better speakers and tech packaged separately. For instance, those who have a dedicated home theater. They won't though, because they can get really excited about all these features that I'll never ever use and charge a ton more. Except I just won't buy it; I'll just buy a projector for a fraction of the price and make a screen and some curtains.

Smart TV is a marketing term. So pretty much every new TV can stream too. It adds a tiny bit to the cost. Speakers add a tiny bit more. LG does make different versions, some with more features and some with fewer, but all are "Smart" and have decent speakers, at least.

OLED 4k 55" is down to about 1800. I got my 1080p model for about 1100. At that price, I can get one now, and then move it to another room in a few years when the 80" OLED is at a bearable price.

[yelsew]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Why do BRZs need dual climate zones in a car that has the 2 front seats 6 inches apart?

It sure makes my girlfriend happier, that she can have air as hot as the depths of hell blowing at her, while I have a lukewarm breeze.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by yelsew

It sure makes my girlfriend happier, that she can have air as hot as the depths of hell blowing at her, while I have a lukewarm breeze.

Wait... You let your girlfriend sit in the front seat?

[yelsew]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Wait... You let your girlfriend sit in the front seat?

Shhhh *special occasions

[Teseo]

On emergencies? (life threating)

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by yelsew

It sure makes my girlfriend happier, that she can have air as hot as the depths of hell blowing at her, while I have a lukewarm breeze.

Hint: If you get her heated seats, she will never leave!

[FX86]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Hint: If you get her heated seats, she will never leave!

false ..they need to vibrate

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by FX86

false ..they need to vibrate

New engine mounts will take care of that.

[yelsew]

Originally Posted by nextcar

Hint: If you get her heated seats, she will never leave!

I concur! When she gets in, almost automatically the heated seat gets set to high!

[FX86]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

New engine mounts will take care of that.

or just get a motorcycle and make her ride bitch....nothing like a warm vibrating machine to get her all titillated or just install this to the rear seat

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Why do BRZs need dual climate zones in a car that has the 2 front seats 6 inches apart?

Because ....... it allows the wife or SO feel that they are in control of SOMETHING ......


humfrz

[iamjacob]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Why do BRZs need dual climate zones in a car that has the 2 front seats 6 inches apart?

I agree that the dual climate is probably a little over kill for a smaller car but does it really hurt? If it were a separate option then I imagine that it would be less common but I wanted the heated seats and keyless ignition.

It's going to suck to ever go back to a car with a traditional key again.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by iamjacob

I agree that the dual climate is probably a little over kill for a smaller car but does it really hurt? If it were a separate option then I imagine that it would be less common but I wanted the heated seats and keyless ignition.

It's going to suck to ever go back to a car with a traditional key again.

I think that traditional keys will get less and less common. Just like crank windows were standard and power were an option. In a bid to add value and gadgets to their product, push start will become more common. May take a while though.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Because ....... it allows the wife or SO feel that they are in control of SOMETHING ......


humfrz

or even better when you tell them that they can mess with all the vents and dials so they feel the most comfortable...that will get you in her good graces