[NSRCA-discussion] Electronic KFactor Question

Wed Oct 2 13:34:33 AKDT 2013

AirDisplay is your friend!  No cables needed to read the KFactor on your
Big screen! :-)

On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com> wrote:

> I've just discussed this with Derek.  We have decided to keep at least two
> years worth of the HD versions.  We will keep more as we can and we will
> keep the regular versions available indefinitely.  I hope y'all like these
> improvements we are continuing to make to better serve our community.
>
> Scott
>
> PS - Stuart, now I'm going to have to hook the computer up to the 65" TV.
>  If I get in trouble, I'm sending your email address to Jan!
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Stuart Chale <schale1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>  Looks even better on a 30" monitor :)
>>
>>
>> On 10/2/2013 5:05 PM, Scott McHarg wrote:
>>
>>  I've spoken to Derek about this and we believe that we do not have a
>> disk limit.  We will double-check.  I think we will offer both versions
>> from now on.  I really like the way the High Def version looks on the 27"
>> monitor.  As far as downloading it goes, so far, it's about 50/50 today HD
>> vs. normal res.  Either way, if we can't keep both editions, I can delete
>> the HD one after the current month.  We will offer both.  Thanks guys for
>> your time.
>>
>>  Scott
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Dansy44 <dansy44 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>  Thinking about new member and the fact that you guys are trying to go
>>> electronic only.....I would just update the server and keep the high
>>> resolution....
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Daniel iPad 2
>>>
>>> On Oct 2, 2013, at 16:00, Peter Vogel <vogel.peter at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>   yeah, that works for me -- high res recent edition(s). Storage wise,
>>> you just get derek to occasionally reap the high res editions based on
>>> storage availability (or me if you want to have me help out with the web
>>> site occasionally )
>>>
>>>  Peter+
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Bob Kane <getterflash at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>  I like Joe's idea, make both available, but limit the high resolution
>>>> to the current edition.
>>>>
>>>> Bob Kane
>>>> getterflash at yahoo.com
>>>>
>>>>   ------------------------------
>>>>  *From:* Scott McHarg <scmcharg at gmail.com>
>>>> *To:* General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>>>  *Sent:* Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:33 AM
>>>>
>>>> *Subject:* [NSRCA-discussion] Electronic KFactor Question
>>>>
>>>>  Hi all,
>>>>
>>>>  I have a question for you if you download the electronic KFactor.
>>>>  The way I publish the electronic version is through Adobe InDesign and
>>>> turn it in to a pdf.  I can make the issue high quality so that you can
>>>> zoom in and the pictures are nice and clear even at 400%.  The problem, of
>>>> course, is that with higher quality comes much higher file size.  I know
>>>> some of you view the issue on your iPad or smartphone and some may have a
>>>> slower internet connection.  The difference between the "regular" version
>>>> (typically 5MB) and a high definition copy (could be 35MB) is substantial.
>>>>  What I'd like to know is if the high quality version is important to you.
>>>>  I have the October issue online now.  There is the "normal" version that
>>>> I've been making for some time now (5MB).  I have placed a high quality
>>>> version online as well for you but I"m not sure if it's feasible to produce
>>>> both every month (specifically for disk space on our server).  **MAKE SURE
>>>> you know what version you are downloading.  Remember R.T.F.S. (Read the
>>>> flipping screen).  I would like to know what our membership likes/wants
>>>> especially since Jan is now producing the electronic issue in full color.
>>>>  I will also work with Derek to find out if we are on a specified disk size
>>>> or have "unlimited" disk space through our hosting provider.  If we are
>>>> unlimited and enough folks want it, I can always just produce both and let
>>>> y'all choose which one you want.
>>>>
>>>>  Thanks in advance for letting me know,
>>>> Scott
>>>>
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