the use for such testing results will depend on the 'user'
and it follows logically that different 'users' of the testing results will have possibly different needs in terms of precision and accuracy
a simple hierarchy could be envisioned:
Dell, Sony, Compaq user - no data reg, a box is purchased
Fry's user - next to no data, informed choices are not made by looking at the colored boxes
Enthusiast user - data required, but of what quality ?; not all enthusiasts are technically sophisticated - even if interested
Mfgr's representations - accurate and legally defensible (this is why soooo few mfgrs post specs)
Design engrs - best accuracy AND repeatability, any source of variation must be identified and controlled
Jabo
you getting the drift here ?
this site is for wannabe DESIGNERS
these guys really do want the absolute best in data quality, which they will use to their own ends
I am not commenting on the ability to use such data, though a better understanding is slowly permeating through most of the WCing community (with a bit of experience)
so given the existence of 'high quality' data, greater differentiation becomes possible on the basis of 'specs' (how meaningful these very small increments are to a general user is questionable)
end message ?
different strokes for different folks
here at procooling its about accuracy
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