I think the lens is a "10x", but there is 16x video zoom, which I would guess includes cropping, since the video is smaller than the sensor's native resolution.
Native is 3264x2448, so 3264/1920=1.7 (and of course the cropped at the top and bottom)
Hopefully the 1.6x increase, then, is with the digital image stabilization.

I would think that most people could detect a difference, but many would not be "aware" of it. I know people who claim to not care if something is HD or SD, but clearly HD can provide more realism, and I think most people here would agree that the experience is better. The issue I guess is that not everyone can measure, or rather does measure, the quality of their experience with HD/SD or 60/30fps. We just get used to quality limitations and often don't see improvements because of our contentment with status-quo.

To MickeyK: I do think he said the TV needs to be a specific type, built for 3D, but I don't think it is polarized. I'm pretty sure he said there are synchronized shutters. So, I would assume that one side of the glasses actually closes, or somehow blocks one's view, repeatedly-- same concept, different technology. I'm thinking this is a cost effective idea, since the image from the TV, or the display technology, wouldn't be any different; the TV would just have to be able to communicate with the glasses so they're clear on which frame is being displayed, and the glasses do the physical work. Maybe I'm wrong on that one.

"Students spoke, we listened"

I applaud their attempts to give me comment fodder by using run-on sentences while promoting products for students.

Do I have this right?
Author:
-- A netbook is a computing device in the $300-$500 range.
-- Size is not the greatest concern in labeling something as a "netbook", or purchasing it.

Just some thoughts I had:
While price is important, an enlarging netbook, eventually resulting in a "laptop", would result in newer, smaller, even if less powerful, netbooks, which would be marketed to those who want something small and basic(which seems to be most people here).

Some laptops(as also mentioned in other comments) are $300-$500 and are more powerful than similarly priced netbooks. This can be accomplished by using bigger, more power draining hardware(which should be obvious to everyone here).

Some desktops are $300-$500 and are more powerful than similarly priced laptops.

So why do people even buy computing devices smaller than desktops? I would guess portability is a big reason. Is there a significant number of places a significant number of people who can afford such things would take a 7" device and not a ~12"-15" device because of portability issues? If so, I would guess there is a netbook market.

Also, as the processing power to size, price and wattage ratio increases, many with already met processing requirements are going to seek out generally smaller, cheaper, less power draining devices.

Ooh! I want the one with the tiger! awwwww, fuzzy tiger.

I'm not trying to be rude, but I don't understand what this post is about. Apple has huge market share. A competitor admits the obvious. I recognize that admitting defeat is not a good idea, but as mentioned above, it's pretty well known how popular Apple's products are. So... ?

The really "weird" bit for me was this: Why are there two thermometers? Isn't the cheaper/typical method of designing something to be read in two different standards simply to make two sets of markings?

If this catches on, though, I may have to cover up the KPH on my lone speedometer, and get another one installed for when I'm feeling metric.

Ug, lame indeed. *sigh*... Will it ever end?

I still think the whole cutoff should have been a surprise. When you're watching TV and your show goes out, you're going to be surprised, but wait a week and most will figure out what the gruesome treachery(not) is all about. Ok, maybe not the best idea, but it would work. I think the "educational" program is a great way to "create jobs", wasting resources on failing to efficiently educate people rather than letting people spend their money on goods and services of actual value. People will educate themselves when they have the desire.

That's a good question. I'd say it's for a bit of publicity. No one ever got postings on gamer/gadget websites by saying "Hey, it would be cool to integrate a gaming console into my dashboard.", I wouldn't think. Actually pulling it off makes for a great story, photos, and recognition. I don't think he'll actually use it while driving. I certainly hope he doesn't. I really really hope he doesn't.