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So the new video codec gets the go-ahead...from the initial reports it's actually quite promising. Much smaller video file sizes and lower bandwidth, especially at higher resolutions. But all this at the cost of increased decoding/encoding processing requirements (at least for now). My guess is it'll take a full year to implement H.265 into new hardware, but this would make 1080p and 4K video content more widespread. Hello 4K smart TVs, monitors, consoles and games....YAY!!!
Source: http://www.itu.int/net/pressoffice/press_releases/2013/01.aspx#.UQjBs79jt8H
Decent Write-Up: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/147000-h-265-standard-finalized-could-finally-replace-mpeg-2-and-usher-in-uhdtv
Am I the only one that want's to see LinusTechTips at greater than 1080p? Any thoughts?

I completely forgot to do so. Thanks for pointing that out!
 
 
 
I summarize the content by pulling out highlight sentences, not copy pasting the full blog, but thats a good point nonethelss. I'll try to incorporate my own summary where possible instead of pulling sentences. Thanks!

He should not! Copy pasting a news website should not be considered helping the forum. He should get one if, he adds original content too the article, sets quoted text in quote tags and adds his source.

As someone in the "lurking stages" of PC gaming (debating on building a powerful rig or going with a laptop for school) I have a unique view on this.  I've always played several games from Star Wars to Counterstrike to Diablo to EA sport games, and while they all have their positive qualities, the negatives are kinda disappointing.  For the FPS games, where the hell are the real-world physics promised years ago???  For Blizzard and many MMOs (SWTOR comes to mind), where is the open world we desire???  For EA, where are the improved graphics/human movements?? With the combination of limited time and poor overall games, I can't recommend a single developer or major title since the likes of EA's Tiger Wood's PGA Tour 2005?, Biizzard's Diablo II/Expansion, Star Wars Galaxies (the first few years were pretty epic).  
 
With that said, everything I've seen from Chris Roberts and Company in the making of Star Citizen looks AWESOME!!!
1.  Unlike most developer's financial structure, the vast majority of Star Citizen funding goes directly into game content.
2.  The community is already gathering pre-alpha, and it's massive.
3.  We will play an active role in the game's development, testing newly released content before the official game is released.
4.  The dev team is relatively small and feeds off user suggestion/criticism while guiding the game with their expertise.
5.  The funds are being spent on practical, long-term tools for ongoing content creation (in-house motion capture).
6.  Design, graphics, expansive/open world are already impressive.
 
IMO, this game (and the team/community behind it) give us all to prepare proper PC gaming setups in the next couple years.

Have you considered the cost?  What about the constant UV rays breaking down the barrier? Or the heat resistance? Or the adhesion to roof shingles?  Or the fact that leaky roofs are easily prevented with proper maintenance?  Just sayin 
 
I actually haven't found a truly great use for this type of waterproof spray.  It doesn't seem to hold up very well on outdoor clothing.

That is why I cried when the new design came out... not a fan.
I love my U2410. Such high built quality. Looks professional and sleek. What I like about it, is how Dell did everything to hide the usual monitor sticker(s) about manufacturing date, bar code, serial number, revision, power info, and all that, by putting all that info in a slide out small panel right next to the USB ports and media card reader (see picture above, you don't see the panel). So that it follows regulations, but doesn't ruin the design.

This is the back.


So if you have an desk, where it's in the middle of the room, the monitor looks nice on it.
The power LED is a very soft blue LED so it's doesn't distract you at all, even if you look at it. And the on screen menu buttons illuminates as you bring your finger close to the monitor, so that you know where it is so that you can press it, and all navigation button illuminates as well. And the on screen menu is semi transparent (transparency level is adjustable) and looks really nice.

You know it's the little details that all adds up, and make something awesome in the end.

Where to Buy the Adata DashDrive Air AE400: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875899001
 
 
The DashDrive Air AE400 delivers a unique combination of functions- wireless AP, USB drive & card reader, and power bank, making it an extremely versatile and multifunctional companion. Users can easily share photos, music, video, or documents with others. Moreover, the AE400 can act as a wireless hot spot which allows up to 10 devices to share a wireless internet connection. A robust power bank offers the ability to charge other mobile devices anytime and anywhere.
 
Wireless Access to USB Storage Devices As a storage reader, the AE400 permits for wireless data transfer between mobile devices and SD card, USB flash drive, or portable HDD(FAT32, exFAT). It supports up to 3 users simultaneously streaming 1080P video, or up to 5 users simultaneously streaming 720p video.   
 

 
 
 
As smartphones and tablet computers continue to replace traditional desktop systems in worldwide markets, wireless network availability and power charging sources become omnipresent requirements. 
The built-in power bank has a capacity of 5000 mAh, which translates to a charging capacity of two full charges for an iPhone 4S. 
  Share Existing Internet Connections The AE400 can connect to existing wireless networks and create an internet bridge connection. Through this hot spot, 10 other devices can connect to the internet through the AE400.   Visually Striking Exterior
With an eye-catching design, the surface of the AE400 gleams with a modern, hexagonal lattice pattern. Its outstanding combination of functions- wireless AP, USB storage & card reader, and power bank, makes the DashDrive Air AE400 an extremely versatile and multifunctional addition that can reduce the number of electronic accessories needed for full data access on the road. With the DashDrive Air AE400, fashion starts with versatile simplicity. 
   
Free Download of iOS and Android Apps The DashDrive Air AE400 uses Samba/WebDAV streaming protocol to provide data transfer and sharing, providing devices (iOS/Android/Windows/OS X/Linux) with wireless access to a SD Card, USB Flash Drive, or Portable HDD. iOS device users can download ADATA’s exclusively developed application for iPad / iPhone / iPod devices (requires iOS 5.0 or later versions). 

Macs are good for what they can do...
 
Just don't try to do anything else because you won't be able to...

LOL.  Duh...because 99% of people with Macbooks don't know or care about anything tech related.   :blink:

Dang, after 5 years with no problems I spilled a full cup of coffee directly over my ThinkPad T61.  The coffee went directly over the CPU/GPU/PCIe tray and the computer instantly turned off.  After drying it out I was amazed to see everything except the Esc key still works and my exhaust smells like French Vanilla :lol: . I'll be upgrading with Haswell anyways, but still not fun.

Let me clarify some things. Noctua is releasing two new product lines relevant to this non-tan/brown color discussion.  Source: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=news_list&news_id=90
 
1.  Black Industrial Fans (Q1 2014; probably louder, higher output): http://www.noctua.at/images/computex_2013/noctua_industrial_fans.jpg
"Another new addition to Noctua's line-up of premium quality quiet fans will be a range of ruggedised industrial models that feature a fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and IP52 class water- and dust protection for heavy-duty applications as well as a new 3-phase motor design with six poles that provides further improvements in running smoothness, even lower vibrations and further reduced power consumption."
 
2. Project Redux: Two-Tone Grey Versions of Current Fans (Q3 2013; quiet, different color): http://www.noctua.at/images/computex_2013/noctua_project_redux.jpg
"In addition to the upcoming A-series and industrial fans, Noctua gave a first glimpse of its upcoming ‘project redux', a new edition of proven, award-winning models such as the NF-S12B and NF-P14 in streamlined, more accessibly priced packages. While the new A-series and industrial fans are scheduled for a release in Q1 2014, Noctua aims to release the first redux models in Q4 2013. In order to visually distinguish the new industrial and redux edition fans, industrial models will come in black and redux models will come in a light/dark grey colour scheme that mimics Noctua's original fan colours using two different shades of grey."
 
 
I am most excited to see the new grey versions.  I think it will complement a black (or white) case quite well.

Let me clarify some things. Noctua is releasing two new product lines relevant to this non-tan/brown color discussion.  Source: http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=news_list&news_id=90
 
1.  Black Industrial Fans (Q1 2014; probably louder, higher output): http://www.noctua.at/images/computex_2013/noctua_industrial_fans.jpg
"Another new addition to Noctua's line-up of premium quality quiet fans will be a range of ruggedised industrial models that feature a fibre-glass reinforced polyamide construction and IP52 class water- and dust protection for heavy-duty applications as well as a new 3-phase motor design with six poles that provides further improvements in running smoothness, even lower vibrations and further reduced power consumption."
 
2. Project Redux: Two-Tone Grey Versions of Current Fans (Q3 2013; quiet, different color): http://www.noctua.at/images/computex_2013/noctua_project_redux.jpg
"In addition to the upcoming A-series and industrial fans, Noctua gave a first glimpse of its upcoming ‘project redux', a new edition of proven, award-winning models such as the NF-S12B and NF-P14 in streamlined, more accessibly priced packages. While the new A-series and industrial fans are scheduled for a release in Q1 2014, Noctua aims to release the first redux models in Q4 2013. In order to visually distinguish the new industrial and redux edition fans, industrial models will come in black and redux models will come in a light/dark grey colour scheme that mimics Noctua's original fan colours using two different shades of grey."
 
 
I am most excited to see the new grey versions.  I think it will complement a black (or white) case quite well.

I guess you didn't read anything but the anandtech article...

Remember that these benchmarks are at MAX settings  (Not included in the title or description).  Turn down the AA and some other settings and you'll be getting 100% better numbers.

I'm planning to do a 2014 rig with an emphasis on this game hanaha I don't mind that it might really push hardware

Uhh no thanks.  You get what you pay for with fans.  The market is already saturated with cheap, black fans.

I really feel like this should be on the Next Live Stream's topics.

@LinusTech,

The benchmarks in the OP are essentially done at 8K resolutions as they used SSAA which upscaled the content to those resolutions but played them on a 4K screen.

How epic is that? 8K gaming is already tested. Awesome. :D

If they really used super sampling on a 4K monitor they should seriously consider seppuku. That's the most idiotic thing I've ever heard to ever get benchmarked, and all these results are 110% worthless.

Remember that these benchmarks are at MAX settings  (Not included in the title or description).  Turn down the AA and some other settings and you'll be getting 100% better numbers.

Dang, after 5 years with no problems I spilled a full cup of coffee directly over my ThinkPad T61.  The coffee went directly over the CPU/GPU/PCIe tray and the computer instantly turned off.  After drying it out I was amazed to see everything except the Esc key still works and my exhaust smells like French Vanilla :lol: . I'll be upgrading with Haswell anyways, but still not fun.

TBH you screwed up in not sending them the fans in the first place, then again in sending them the wrong fans. Chances are they are going to send you a new unit, the way you'd buy it from a shop. The fans aren't accessories, they are part of the product, you can't use them without it (unless you buy other fans of course). I didn't keep my PSU cables (or zip ties for that matter) when I needed to RMA it.
 
I've RMA'd with Corsair before and it took about a week from requesting RMA on their forum to getting the replacement.
 
Anyway, to the question.
 
I don't think how much money you've given a company should mean you get preferential treatment. If you've bought something and it's happened to go bad you should just be thrown on a waiting list like anyone else, no matter how much it cost. If I buy 10 things from 'XYZ' it's not because I'm being loyal, it's because I like their product.

True, but the last 5 years are nothing like the next 5.  The internet is changing everything. In the last 5 years we've seen an EXPLOSION of video content from the internet (youtube, netflix, hulu, amazon instant video, twitch, not to mention sites like The Verge who output several hours of HD content every week).  These are huge players, and they're only going to produce more and more content.  Consider if Linus started filming and uploading ALL of his videos as 4K (and lower) on youtube (okay, so it's not officially 4K, but it probably will be when they implement the VP9/HEVC compression standards, another huge factor that is coming within 2 years), that alone is a crap ton of content.  No, it won't happen tomorrow, but by 2015? Yep.  It won't be the most used resolution by then (1080p) but it will be available.  The whole reason many laptops went from relatively high resolutions (1920x1200, 1600x1050, 1440x900) to lower resolutions (most infamously 1366x768) in 2008-2009 is because internet video was crushing the capabilities of the mobile world at that time (mainly VERY poor battery life when attempting to drive higher resolution displays).  In the last 2 years we've seen a major change back to high-res, especially in the mobile world, because the technology is here.  Even Intel is focusing on driving more pixels more efficiently with their CPUs!!!  
 
Lastly, I expect Apple to take these changes to the living room within the next year.  And that will change everything.  Here's The Verge's latest Top Shelf video on Cable/TV, which tees up Apple for their TV launch: http://www.theverge.com/#ooid=RlbHR1YzoWnyG0yjN837GCQeRtLC5Ftz.  Apple did it with the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.  You can bet your ass they won't miss out on the transition to internet video consumption by not releasing a retina TV/monitor.  It fits well within their product stack, they're the only one's bold enough to attempt it, they just announced a tiny desktop MacPro that can run multiple 4K displays via Thunderbolt 2, and they have the money/licensing prowess to pull it off.  And the best part is that Apple lovers won't care if the "content isn't their," it doesn't matter because the content is right around the corner.  Again, when a big player like Apple starts selling thousands of 4K displays (in the next 18 months), you can expect someone to bring 4K content to those devices. 

True, but the last 5 years are nothing like the next 5.  The internet is changing everything. In the last 5 years we've seen an EXPLOSION of video content from the internet (youtube, netflix, hulu, amazon instant video, twitch, not to mention sites like The Verge who output several hours of HD content every week).  These are huge players, and they're only going to produce more and more content.  Consider if Linus started filming and uploading ALL of his videos as 4K (and lower) on youtube (okay, so it's not officially 4K, but it probably will be when they implement the VP9/HEVC compression standards, another huge factor that is coming within 2 years), that alone is a crap ton of content.  No, it won't happen tomorrow, but by 2015? Yep.  It won't be the most used resolution by then (1080p) but it will be available.  The whole reason many laptops went from relatively high resolutions (1920x1200, 1600x1050, 1440x900) to lower resolutions (most infamously 1366x768) in 2008-2009 is because internet video was crushing the capabilities of the mobile world at that time (mainly VERY poor battery life when attempting to drive higher resolution displays).  In the last 2 years we've seen a major change back to high-res, especially in the mobile world, because the technology is here.  Even Intel is focusing on driving more pixels more efficiently with their CPUs!!!  
 
Lastly, I expect Apple to take these changes to the living room within the next year.  And that will change everything.  Here's The Verge's latest Top Shelf video on Cable/TV, which tees up Apple for their TV launch: http://www.theverge.com/#ooid=RlbHR1YzoWnyG0yjN837GCQeRtLC5Ftz.  Apple did it with the iPod, iPhone, and iPad.  You can bet your ass they won't miss out on the transition to internet video consumption by not releasing a retina TV/monitor.  It fits well within their product stack, they're the only one's bold enough to attempt it, they just announced a tiny desktop MacPro that can run multiple 4K displays via Thunderbolt 2, and they have the money/licensing prowess to pull it off.  And the best part is that Apple lovers won't care if the "content isn't their," it doesn't matter because the content is right around the corner.  Again, when a big player like Apple starts selling thousands of 4K displays (in the next 18 months), you can expect someone to bring 4K content to those devices. 

I skipped forward to see your reply to my comment (and skipped the other part of the video entirely) so if you're already explained yourself previously/later in the video, please link me to the timestamp.
 
 
Straight to strawman? Really? My point was that you can't just threaten someone to go murder people in a school and then go "lol jk" and everything is totally fine. Just imagine if someone was out on the streets (another public forum just like a game) and shouted "I am insane and I will go to that school and kill everyone in it", then laughed, and then went "just kidding". That person would be arrested, just like this person was.
I never even implied that he made a serious comment, but you can't make a joke like that, especially not in a public forum right after the exact same thing has happened a months earlier.
 
 
So do I understand you correctly... You don't think people should be punished if they make threats, as long as it is possible to make an even more horrible threat? Because that's exactly what you are saying, and I think that sounds completely illogical.
 
 
So there should be no punishment for saying that you are insane and that you will go massacre in a school, just shortly after a massacre in a school have occurred? I wouldn't even argue that he was making a joke, because a joke is suppose to cause amusement, and I really doubt that anyone found it amusing that he threatens to kill innocent children because he is insane.
 
His dad's defense is really bad as well:
He is 19 years old for crying out loud, not a little kid who doesn't know what he is doing.

Go home HDMI, you're drunk AND nobody likes you