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Cecil Terwilliger · 02-17-2011, 02:26 PM

I don't buy it at all that Watson doesn't have a massive advantage when it comes to buzzing in first. (2nd article)

In fact I'd say the only reason Watson won is because of the buzzer speed. It is impressive that Watson can get the answers at all but since all three contestants probably know 90% of the right answers the buzzer is the only difference.

For IBM to claim otherwise is BS. You could even see the Ken and Brad, especially Ken, get frustrated because Watson is so lightning fast.

02-17-2011, 02:26 PM	#76
Cecil Terwilliger That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Penitentiary Exp:	I don't buy it at all that Watson doesn't have a massive advantage when it comes to buzzing in first. (2nd article) In fact I'd say the only reason Watson won is because of the buzzer speed. It is impressive that Watson can get the answers at all but since all three contestants probably know 90% of the right answers the buzzer is the only difference. For IBM to claim otherwise is BS. You could even see the Ken and Brad, especially Ken, get frustrated because Watson is so lightning fast.