[extropy-chat] tepid response to hdtv

[MB]

> Why
> fly there in person with all the risks, costs, annoyances when you could tour
> art museums from your couch for $50 a day, in high-def, with zoomable eyes? You
> could even use the 360's camera attachment to put your own face on your
> temporary robot for talking to folks on the other end, or use gesture
> recognition to operate its hand or other interactive parts if it had some.
>

Ha, for *that* I might even buy a working TV! :)  It would be worthwhile and
fascinating. I wouldn't have to watch (and pay for) someone else's idea of what is
fun or cool or interesting or necessary.

Let me know when it's available here in Appalachia! :)))

Regards,
MB