On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 23:16:33 -0000, "half_pint"
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"Bob Brenchley." wrote in message
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On Tue, 30 Dec 2003 21:50:14 -0000, "half_pint"
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"geoff" wrote in message
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In message , half_pint
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I thought that 16:9 formed a golden rectangle.

There is no such thing as a golden rectangle, its a myth which
developed
in the 18th-19th century. Google in it but be careful to
avoid the red herring sites.

Well Leonardo and the ancient greeks certainly recognised it


The greeks may have a golden ratio in maths however it is nothing to
do with art.
Oh and claims about the Mona Lisa are b*llocks.
Apart from anything else the picture is not widescreen it is
quite the opposite. Its much taller than it is wide.
Bit odd that eh?

No.

Yes.

You have been told no - by lots of people.






Anyway, rant on if you wish, but that's the standard which is on
it's
way in, so what are you going to do when your trusty old 4:3 finally
croaks - stop watching TV?

No I will buy a proper sized TV, there are still plenty of
propper broadcasts available. A WS TV of a reasonable hight is
ridiculously expensive.

What will you do when your old 4:3 portable vacuum tube
TV croaks bye the way?
I look forward to hearing your answer

I'll have to resort to watching my 32" widescreen I suppose

You will need strong arms lugging that b*stard about.

Who would want to lug a large TV about?

Someone who has a large portable?

But "large" and "portable" do not equate. If you want a portable then
you have a portable - a 16/17" Widescreen is only a couple of pounds
heavier than a normal 14".

Forgive me if I am overstating the obvious.

I will forgive you, this time, for being stupid.


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geoff
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regards half_pint

--
Bob.

The difference between ordinary stupid and extraordinary stupid can be
summed up in one word -- YOU.

Still can't work out how to use a newsreader I see.

--
Bob.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why you appear bright until
we hear you talk.