I'm not a big fan of Fox News but I actually think what they're trying to do is cool. They're trying to do something to push things forward and hopefully it works and others try it.
Considering the awful pixel density with the displays, here's my question, what other options did they have? If they wanted these giant screens then they had to go with TVs and Apple would never open up their software to be used this way.
Agreed, at least they are seeing a potential future and heading there. As far as what else they could do? They could get $500 HDTVs, equip them with $100 Apple TVs, and use an iPad and AirPlay. Not Mirroring, but actually building a custom app (which they could do) that works like some of the video and game apps do. Displays full HD content at 1080p on the TV, and has a user interface that only the anchor needs to see on the iPad.
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P.S. I think we all would be better off not watching Fox News or MSNBC. They are both crap!
Agreed!! Or, watch them both, understand the truth is somewhere in the middle, and then go online and find that truth!
Shep should get a bigger desk on an elevated dais sitting behind those reporters (and facing the same direction). He should be required to occasionally pause while broadcasting and say things like "Warp Speed!" Uhura should always be sitting at one of the panels.
Or is it just me? (Seriously, look at the picture again with the above in mind)
Don't weather men use screens behind them by just stepping to the side? I would imagine they would try to use them the same way.
It's clumsy when weathermen do it, too. They're frequently turning away from the audience and/or looking over their shoulders. It's an awkward process.
Shep should get a bigger desk on an elevated dais sitting behind those reporters (and facing the same direction). He should be required to occasionally pause while broadcasting and say things like "Warp Speed!" Uhura should always be sitting at one of the panels.
Or is it just me? (Seriously, look at the picture again with the above in mind)
And Mr. Sulu would ask, "Which way, Captain?" And Captain Kirk would reply, "Starboard."
This quite clearly illustrates the irrelevance of entertainment-news shows. Why watch Fox or CNN when you can get everything you need straight from Twitter, unless you really like watching what appear to be Munchkins awkwardly slapping away at gigantic tablets.
Fox has been outfoxed by their own collective idiocy.
I don't get the point of this story, or at least what it was to do with iPad pixels.
Neither do I. The iPad and a big corporate touchscreen TV seem like different devices, with different applications, and it doesn't really make sense to try and compare them.
Wait, didn't your mothers ever tell you not to sit to close to the TV because you will go blind? It is not good for you to be that close to a monitor, TV, etc. Pushing already with a 20 or so inch about same distance at your desk. LCD tech helps a bit, but 55 at that range... very bad for your vision. 55 inch a recommended 6-8 foot (not inches) away is best viewing. And really, does anyone else want to see all the "research" the kids/interns are doing... well maybe if they are playing solitaire or something fun, then turn off the volume and watch the background at the "research" going on. Don't make me send Tony Stark in to point out who is playing what on their screens.
Mostly true. But such a comment requires acknowledging that ALL major televised media is nothing more than chicken-wing propaganda, straight from intelligence services and the PR machine. Fox is just one particular brand, for a particular brand of viewers. CNN is another, for a different type of idiot.?
I still know lots of people that think these squawking lie machines are actually, "The News".
Looks like the liberals who love bashing Fox News are having a field day with this article. I find it pretty comical those who claim Fox News make up stories. Have you even bothered watching the Fox Report with Shepard Smith? It's basically the same news that's reported on every other cable news network such as CNN, MSNC, etc.
First thing I thought of after seeing this with the mega 4 Tweets was, don't let the older stoners get close to this because they'll slam into the retweet button after having Purple Flashbacks of watching Family Feud* on their day off....
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I'm not a big fan of Fox News but I actually think what they're trying to do is cool. They're trying to do something to push things forward and hopefully it works and others try it.
Considering the awful pixel density with the displays, here's my question, what other options did they have? If they wanted these giant screens then they had to go with TVs and Apple would never open up their software to be used this way.
Agreed, at least they are seeing a potential future and heading there. As far as what else they could do? They could get $500 HDTVs, equip them with $100 Apple TVs, and use an iPad and AirPlay. Not Mirroring, but actually building a custom app (which they could do) that works like some of the video and game apps do. Displays full HD content at 1080p on the TV, and has a user interface that only the anchor needs to see on the iPad.
P.S. I think we all would be better off not watching Fox News or MSNBC. They are both crap!
Agreed!! Or, watch them both, understand the truth is somewhere in the middle, and then go online and find that truth!
MSNBC wouldn't stoop this low since they're not a real news channel.
Shep should get a bigger desk on an elevated dais sitting behind those reporters (and facing the same direction). He should be required to occasionally pause while broadcasting and say things like "Warp Speed!" Uhura should always be sitting at one of the panels.
Or is it just me? (Seriously, look at the picture again with the above in mind)
It's clumsy when weathermen do it, too. They're frequently turning away from the audience and/or looking over their shoulders. It's an awkward process.
Shep should get a bigger desk on an elevated dais sitting behind those reporters (and facing the same direction). He should be required to occasionally pause while broadcasting and say things like "Warp Speed!" Uhura should always be sitting at one of the panels.
Or is it just me? (Seriously, look at the picture again with the above in mind)
And Mr. Sulu would ask, "Which way, Captain?" And Captain Kirk would reply, "Starboard."
Fox has been outfoxed by their own collective idiocy.
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I don't get the point of this story, or at least what it was to do with iPad pixels.
Neither do I. The iPad and a big corporate touchscreen TV seem like different devices, with different applications, and it doesn't really make sense to try and compare them.
If you are going to make a 55" tablet why they didn't fit a cup holder is beyond reason!
Mostly true. But such a comment requires acknowledging that ALL major televised media is nothing more than chicken-wing propaganda, straight from intelligence services and the PR machine. Fox is just one particular brand, for a particular brand of viewers. CNN is another, for a different type of idiot.?
I still know lots of people that think these squawking lie machines are actually, "The News".
Well said.
Here’s what I don’t understand. Microsoft owns MSN, so is MSNBC a Microsoft property/subsidiary?
Here’s what I don’t understand. Microsoft owns MSN, so is MSNBC a Microsoft property/subsidiary?
NBC bought out Microsoft's share of MSNBC earlier this year.
NBC bought out Microsoft's share of MSNBC earlier this year.
Ah, so a share; thanks. So, what, do they rename it to just NBC now? And have two NBCs?
All silly cosmetics and superficial dazzle-dazzle, signifying nothing.
At FOX NEWS, it is still going to be Garbage In, Garbage Out.
Looks like the liberals who love bashing Fox News are having a field day with this article. I find it pretty comical those who claim Fox News make up stories. Have you even bothered watching the Fox Report with Shepard Smith? It's basically the same news that's reported on every other cable news network such as CNN, MSNC, etc.
Does Joe Scarborough change the nature of MSNBC?
Shepherd Smith does not change the nature of FOX NEWS.
"Survey Saaays... BAM"! :smokey:
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