Anna
Hi, I recently received Sims 3 as a gift. However I have noticed there are two versions of the base game: the 2009 release (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Sims-PC-Mac-DVD/dp/B0015YDH6O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1364158654&sr=8-2) and the 2012 release (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Sims-3-PC-DVD/dp/B00AHRD69S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364158654&sr=8-1).
I have the latest version which states "internet connection, origin account, acceptance of product and origin end user license agreements, installation of the origin client software, registration with enclosed single-user serial codes and the latest sims 3 patch required to play."
This concerns me as I really would prefer to be able to install the game from the disc without needing origin, so if at any time in the future I want to install the game and origin is not available for whatever reason then it doesn't matter as the game will still work without it. Also I do not like the idea of having to download the game online, as this could be a real time-consuming hassle and makes me confused about the point of buying the disc at all.
I was told that I won't need origin or the internet to install and run the game I have, but from my understanding from what the package says I have been misinformed. However I could be worrying about nothing so if anyone could advise me that would be great. I've only ever played Sims 2 so this is all new to me.
Answer
You don't need origin to play. Origin is just the game connecting to the sims website through the internet. (Basically connecting with other players, buying in game accessories with real money, and sharing your in-game activities with FB or the sims website.) You do not need to connect to origin nor do you need an account.
I don't believe you'll need Internet to install the game since you have it on CD, but you will need the Internet to update with the current patches. Patches fix bugs in the game and generally make the game better. (A recent patch made the movement of the horse's legs in Sims 3 Pets look more natural.) You can check the website to see what exactly the patches are doing.
You don't need origin to play. Origin is just the game connecting to the sims website through the internet. (Basically connecting with other players, buying in game accessories with real money, and sharing your in-game activities with FB or the sims website.) You do not need to connect to origin nor do you need an account.
I don't believe you'll need Internet to install the game since you have it on CD, but you will need the Internet to update with the current patches. Patches fix bugs in the game and generally make the game better. (A recent patch made the movement of the horse's legs in Sims 3 Pets look more natural.) You can check the website to see what exactly the patches are doing.
LCD TV question. HD ready.?
Zou
I want to buy HD ready lcd TV (resolution 1366x768 and not full HD with 1080p). IS MY OPINION CORRECT?
I do not have good quality/HDsources (DVDs, BluRays), because I rather download a 700 MB or rather 1.5 GB ripped films. In my country HD TV will be compulsory from 2012, and I am not intended to watch local TV ( I watch only Standard definition (480p) Free-to air satellite TV channels that I am interested in). I do not have BluRay player, and it's unlikely I will buy any original BR discs.
I am very visual person and bad pixeling disturbs me very much, so I am rather willing to spend for a sub HD lcd TV to have watchable TV channels on it than buy a popular full HD TV and suffer watching crap pixels.
What do you think? I consider brands like Sony, Toshiba, Sharp. In Hungary now I see Sharp LC37D44E and Toshiba 37AV635. Also Sharp LC42AD5( but an old 2005 model). I tend for Toshiba. What do you think?
Their price is the same as full HD, butprice is not important. I have now a 29" Sony CRT, great TV, but need a flat TV also and would be happy with 40" or 42 " TV, but 37" is what is available now :( whiich is still okay.
Answer
1 ) you ideal / concept is right , if ref to BUDGET / COST . but if you are looking into total display / colours quality and smooth pictures as you Sony old CRT TV , you are " wrong ". you away some important issue about LCD TV / motion blur / resolution between 720P / 1080P .
2 ) Technically , the only source provide full HD signals is via blu-ray . also our eye will not getting any resolution difference from an screen size below 40 inc TV.
is mean , if we don't watch movies from blu-ray , need not 1080P TV / or even via blu-ray movies from an screen size below 40 inc TV , 720P models is enough .
Remember , TV maker understand such issue more than any other and yet come out 1080P models from 32 inc . also consumer demand for 1080P models ( 32 inc onward ) is great , i should said mose of them who own 1080P TV do not watch blu-ray movies . still more to DVD and cable TV / free view on air channel that only provide 720P resolution .
all consumer are smart , no once paid more for nothings for sure .
3 ) The only reason is " total quality ".
TV maker take 720P models as standard entry level models , every designs are very standard ,( video circuit / refresh rate as 60 HZ .. ) because consider of selling prices !
TV maker take 1080P models as Mid or High End models.
to Support 1080P display , need difference / better grade LCD display panel . those LCD display panel use for 720P unable to use for 1080P models . somethings like low end PC monitor VS high end PC monitor !
to support better resolution display need better designs Video Enhance circuit . ( TV video circuit Amp = PC Graphics card ) ! somethings like low prices standard PC graphics card VS High End PC graphics card , any difference ?
4 ) to cover the motion blur due to LCD display response time , need fast refresh rate and fast response time display panel.
those 720P HD ready models use 6ms or even more response time display panel and 60HZ refresh rate . is really bad to sports movies / game ( any moving fast image ) , such " blur " usually make our eye uncomfortable . ( but some people okay )
TV maker only provide 120HZ ( even 240HZ ) into 1080P models also use lower as 4ms /5ms response time display panel ( some new hi end models even go for 2ms ) .
120 HZ refresh rate provide more smooth pictures than 60 HZ . but available in mid / high end models. is mean you unable to get 720P HD ready models with 120 HZ refresh rate.
5 ) Finally , this and that always make 1080P models much better in total pictures quality .
unless , you just need an TV . never demand for quality .
WARNING .
none of any LCD TV reach old CRT TV colours / smooth quality . if you change / upgrade from CRT TV to LCD TV , especial low end LCD TV models. you will be disappointed or need sometimes to accept it.
CRT TV rich in colour display / pure dark-black colours , LCD TV will NOT. ( high end models look better ).
CRT TV with out motion blur issue , LCD TV need high end models with 120 HZ to cover it.
Budget allow , LED TV ( LCD -LED back light ) really close to CRT quality. but cost much more.
for 40 inc and above , Panasonic Plasma is BEST in pictures quality amd PRICES. new Panasonic Plasma with out burn in / over heat / high power consumption issue.
^^^
Samsung / LG / Sharp / Sony / Panasonic / Toshiba manufactures quality / reliable LCD / LED TV.
6^^^
what is motion blur >
http://www.lcdtvreviews.org.uk/articles/relevance-of-response-time-in-rendering-picture-quality/
ADVICE. if my answer too technically , forget about " technical issue ".
LCD TV. go for 1080P 120 HZ models. very sure , if you use to Sony CRT TV, you never accept standard 720P 60 HZ LCD TV even not for blu-ray. is total quality that you need.
1 ) you ideal / concept is right , if ref to BUDGET / COST . but if you are looking into total display / colours quality and smooth pictures as you Sony old CRT TV , you are " wrong ". you away some important issue about LCD TV / motion blur / resolution between 720P / 1080P .
2 ) Technically , the only source provide full HD signals is via blu-ray . also our eye will not getting any resolution difference from an screen size below 40 inc TV.
is mean , if we don't watch movies from blu-ray , need not 1080P TV / or even via blu-ray movies from an screen size below 40 inc TV , 720P models is enough .
Remember , TV maker understand such issue more than any other and yet come out 1080P models from 32 inc . also consumer demand for 1080P models ( 32 inc onward ) is great , i should said mose of them who own 1080P TV do not watch blu-ray movies . still more to DVD and cable TV / free view on air channel that only provide 720P resolution .
all consumer are smart , no once paid more for nothings for sure .
3 ) The only reason is " total quality ".
TV maker take 720P models as standard entry level models , every designs are very standard ,( video circuit / refresh rate as 60 HZ .. ) because consider of selling prices !
TV maker take 1080P models as Mid or High End models.
to Support 1080P display , need difference / better grade LCD display panel . those LCD display panel use for 720P unable to use for 1080P models . somethings like low end PC monitor VS high end PC monitor !
to support better resolution display need better designs Video Enhance circuit . ( TV video circuit Amp = PC Graphics card ) ! somethings like low prices standard PC graphics card VS High End PC graphics card , any difference ?
4 ) to cover the motion blur due to LCD display response time , need fast refresh rate and fast response time display panel.
those 720P HD ready models use 6ms or even more response time display panel and 60HZ refresh rate . is really bad to sports movies / game ( any moving fast image ) , such " blur " usually make our eye uncomfortable . ( but some people okay )
TV maker only provide 120HZ ( even 240HZ ) into 1080P models also use lower as 4ms /5ms response time display panel ( some new hi end models even go for 2ms ) .
120 HZ refresh rate provide more smooth pictures than 60 HZ . but available in mid / high end models. is mean you unable to get 720P HD ready models with 120 HZ refresh rate.
5 ) Finally , this and that always make 1080P models much better in total pictures quality .
unless , you just need an TV . never demand for quality .
WARNING .
none of any LCD TV reach old CRT TV colours / smooth quality . if you change / upgrade from CRT TV to LCD TV , especial low end LCD TV models. you will be disappointed or need sometimes to accept it.
CRT TV rich in colour display / pure dark-black colours , LCD TV will NOT. ( high end models look better ).
CRT TV with out motion blur issue , LCD TV need high end models with 120 HZ to cover it.
Budget allow , LED TV ( LCD -LED back light ) really close to CRT quality. but cost much more.
for 40 inc and above , Panasonic Plasma is BEST in pictures quality amd PRICES. new Panasonic Plasma with out burn in / over heat / high power consumption issue.
^^^
Samsung / LG / Sharp / Sony / Panasonic / Toshiba manufactures quality / reliable LCD / LED TV.
6^^^
what is motion blur >
http://www.lcdtvreviews.org.uk/articles/relevance-of-response-time-in-rendering-picture-quality/
ADVICE. if my answer too technically , forget about " technical issue ".
LCD TV. go for 1080P 120 HZ models. very sure , if you use to Sony CRT TV, you never accept standard 720P 60 HZ LCD TV even not for blu-ray. is total quality that you need.
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