What do you like to do with a computer?
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jonnyp11
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well that'll be like 10 yrs minimum, there will probably be buyable ones in 5 to 10, but semi common as in affordable will be a while, like the in-house bathroom, took forever to become a common thing, and what would the average person use it for, not guys like us into tech, but the average person, what, 3d sports games, which does sound pretty dang cool.
wolfeking
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a 3D hologram sports system, that could help get rid of the obesity problem. Could also bring a new era to movies, make them interactive (imagine what Hue Hefner could have accomplished with a device like this, lol.). Could also be a very good teaching tool. Immerse the kids in what they are learning. Could possibly be a good rehab tool (physical, not drugs). Also a good training tool (could simulate anything without damage to the user, or the subject being trained on).
Definitely a good source of anger management. If programmed properly, a device like this could really stimulate the development of knowledge, and ease the What If questions (my teachers hate these. like, what if Kennedy had survived. What if the soviets beat us to the moon. What if Germany had not attacked the USSR?).
See, the options are almost limitless.
Definitely a good source of anger management. If programmed properly, a device like this could really stimulate the development of knowledge, and ease the What If questions (my teachers hate these. like, what if Kennedy had survived. What if the soviets beat us to the moon. What if Germany had not attacked the USSR?).
See, the options are almost limitless.
Stretch1414
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You make very good points wolfeking. I would love to see all those happen. And hopefully they will in my lifetime.
Stretch1414
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Yes it would. Hands down.
GaryCantley
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Where's the option "looking at scantily clad women"? 
Okedokey
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Where's the option "looking at scantily clad women"?
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wonderboy1953
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I've been waiting a longer time
I first got acquainted with a primitive form of a hologram back in the early 70's in my physics laboratory.
I want to mention that besides social networking, I'm interested in many things with a computer (to be honest, I thought that social networking would have drawn a bigger response).
I first got acquainted with a primitive form of a hologram back in the early 70's in my physics laboratory.
I want to mention that besides social networking, I'm interested in many things with a computer (to be honest, I thought that social networking would have drawn a bigger response).
Stretch1414
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Oh really, well then why haven't we advanced that technology yet? *Looks down at phone* Oh yeah, we want little handheld devices to stare at constantly. I'm not going to lie, I do use my phone a lot and will use it a lot when I get a new one, hopefully a smart phone. But seriously, my physics teacher made a good point when he said that we could have flying cars or little devices that you can send messages on and talk to people wirelessly and over long distances. We went for the little devices that we now call cell phones.
wonderboy1953
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Your guess is as good as mine
Back in the 60's I saw at the NY World's Fair a video phone demo (which I haven't seen since). Yet, on a lower scale of importance, we now have 3DTV.
Is this due to technical difficulties, economics, marketing or whatever I don't know. Do you think this is a worthwhile topic for another thread?
Back in the 60's I saw at the NY World's Fair a video phone demo (which I haven't seen since). Yet, on a lower scale of importance, we now have 3DTV.
Is this due to technical difficulties, economics, marketing or whatever I don't know. Do you think this is a worthwhile topic for another thread?
It's called Skype.
Also, no one predicted that the general populace would rather not be seen answering the phone sans makeup, freshly woken, or in compromising positions with the babysitter.
wolfeking
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Milkman, Mailman, Neighbor, or sister/brother of spouse.
I called my mom once and whispered into the phone, "I know about you and the mail man."
Her response: "Yes, my husband is a mail man..."
Talk about ruining a good joke.
I use it enlarge digital images and trace off the monitor for airbrushing hyper realism with acrylic paint.
Because I'm on the stage and also write/ perform speeches, I use sound editing software to help me learn my lines.
I have a friend who uses one to control robots. He programs their movements in Java.
Because I'm on the stage and also write/ perform speeches, I use sound editing software to help me learn my lines.
I have a friend who uses one to control robots. He programs their movements in Java.
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wonderboy1953
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Thank you to the staff...
for combining the two threads (I've made two mistakes which I've learned from i.e. I can still do a survey anytime after I post a new thread).
To clarify something I said, I'm not into social networking but I do use the computer in a number of ways which makes me a heavy user so I'm taking that into consideration when I get my system next year.
Where I live at it's been announced that the building plans to install computers for the use of the tenants which will be a big help.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the survey.
for combining the two threads (I've made two mistakes which I've learned from i.e. I can still do a survey anytime after I post a new thread).
To clarify something I said, I'm not into social networking but I do use the computer in a number of ways which makes me a heavy user so I'm taking that into consideration when I get my system next year.
Where I live at it's been announced that the building plans to install computers for the use of the tenants which will be a big help.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the survey.