I want a portable xerox machine for leaves in nature and butts on the go.
Apple's (Doomed) Tablet - Old man yells at icloud
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Google is just a giant, Apple sees them as a real threat IMO. If Google ever gets the idea to buy Wikipedia, it's all over, because they'll control everything, the searches, the information, etc. Would be brilliant IMO for them to do so. Motorola and phone technology was a good move though and the best move was to get into the software side of things and come up with good map interfaces, good search engines, online documents, and all sorts of things that are hard to match. They they can make their phones and technology that has an entire support field out there already for it. Apple has been savvy, but I think google is really good competition.
Apple's strength is in ergonomics and only putting out something that is really well thought out. The other technology competitors can easily make better technology, but ergonomically they are often behind. Ergonomics is how apple has gotten so massively strong. This is where google has at least some chance, although some of the version 1 droid phones were a bit too buggy IMO. Google seems to have the resources to make very good products, ergonomically (maps, documents, some android stuff, etc). Blackberry comparatively is : "are you sh****** me?".
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Yep, and I'd rather do it by selling fewer, higher profit products than slinging high-volume budget priced products.
the big difference between the two is this:
apple started as a hardware company in pre-internet days. yes, they made software too, but that was only because they needed something to run on their software.
google started as a software company, and an online one, and is really really good and managing big data.
this is the key differentiation. mobile hardware is so good these days that what will really differentiate devices the software on it - not just the OS, but other services. google has a huge leg up here. look at the maps debacle - apple went up against google in one of their key proficiencies (working with big data sets ie maps) and fell flat on their face.
google also has a leg up on the updates side of thing; the core android apps (gmail, maps, music, etc) aren't tied to the core OS. they can - and do - update them frequently. core apps on iOS are tied to the OS - they don't get updated until the OS gets updated, which is what, two or three times a year tops?
It just works. Good thing the iPhone and iPad are designed and made so well. So "simple" to clean:
http://www.cultofmac.com/239207/clean-the-inside-of-your-iphone-5-camera-with-these-simple-tools-ios-tips/
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Read more at http://www.cultofmac.com/239207/clean-the-inside-of-your-iphone-5-camera-with-these-simple-tools-ios-tips/#6WE6itgR4136RpVK.99cultofmac said:
http://www.cultofmac.com/239207/clean-the-inside-of-your-iphone-5-camera-with-these-simple-tools-ios-tips/
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The maxi pad.
I didn't know if I should put it here or the pre-teen giggle thread.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/android-crushes-apple-global-tablet-113255128.html
Bring on the iPad Maxi.
my prediction inches closer to reality. call me nostraderpus
Wouldn't Nostradumba$$ be more accurate?
that's pspWouldn't Nostradumba$$ be more accurate?
And the end result is EVERY car built last year was different. The ability to customize your car took on a whole new level and it looks like it paid off nicely. Not only is the idea of owning a Ferrari "exclusive" but the idea that no two 2013 models are the same takes it a bit further.
"Consumer electronics companies sold 195 million tablets last year. Unfortunately for Apple Inc. (AAPL), which virtually invented the category"
Hmmm, so XP tablet must have come out after the iPad, my mistake.
Also Apple is screwed 'coz more is more, might get one of these to film some gigs-
Hmmm, so XP tablet must have come out after the iPad, my mistake.
Also Apple is screwed 'coz more is more, might get one of these to film some gigs-
sweet, something as large and cumbersome as a laptop, yet with none of the hardware and software functionality married to a iOS.
Because nothing looks cooler than shooting with a HUGE TABLET. Almost as cool as talking on the phone with one."Consumer electronics companies sold 195 million tablets last year. Unfortunately for Apple Inc. (AAPL), which virtually invented the category"
Hmmm, so XP tablet must have come out after the iPad, my mistake.
Also Apple is screwed 'coz more is more, might get one of these to film some gigs-
I can't tell you how many assholes I saw walking around in Hawaii taking pictures on their ipads
I saw one asshole in Nepal, doing the trek to Everest base camp, taking pictures with an iPad. I was simply baffled.
They still have their 3D gesture thingy to come, that will be pretty damn cool, also the Samsung tablets have the refinement of a $2 hooker they feel so **** compared to an iPad, ASUS feels equally as ****.
For the Money the Lenovo yoga tablet is pretty cool.
For the Money the Lenovo yoga tablet is pretty cool.
If only the Ipad has forward facing and stereo speakers. Its driving me crazy they way they have done and its really annoying. Everytime my kids use it the sound is blasted in my direction instead of where they are setting.
The 8" HTC Nexus tablet will be crushing. The only thing I liked about the iPad mini over the Nexus 7 was the slightly larger viewing area, but the display is way better on the Nexus. If HTC builds it like they built the One, then the finish should be good, too.
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da fuq? i have a 2nd gen nexus 7, which was built by asus. it's absolutely amazing.
No.
Yeah, I have a Nexus 7 2013 which is made by Asus, and at work here we have a Lenovo yoga 10 that we won in a contest. There is no comparison. The nexus poops all over it all day long. The only thing the yoga has going for it is the different form factor that some people may like, but the screen blows goats compared to the nexus, it is no where near as fast with a no name processor, and their skin they have over the top of android is crap as well. Ha, I was stoked when I pulled it out of the box though. The hardware is really nice and it looks and feels solid, but they stopped there. But honestly, the main reason not to get that yoga is the screen. It is under par compared to any high end android or apple screens.
Yeah the screen is pretty crap on the Yoga but they cost like $3.50 and runs forever, my internet is so slow that I can only watch porn in 240 so the fancy screen is a moot point.
Fujitsu bitches, buy a real tablet with removable batteries and Wacom stylus input.
Fujitsu bitches, buy a real tablet with removable batteries and Wacom stylus input.
Yeah the screen is pretty crap on the Yoga but they cost like $3.50 and runs forever, my internet is so slow that I can only watch porn in 240 so the fancy screen is a moot point.
Fujitsu bitches, buy a real tablet with removable batteries and Wacom stylus input.
Fujitsu bitches, buy a real tablet with removable batteries and Wacom stylus input.
Actually, when we were working with our architect on a remodel he had one of those huge Dell tablets, probably ~18-20" or so.
It was about as heavy as a notebook, and for people that need to do lots of presentations it is the perfect way to work. If I was still a road warrior and spent 100-150 days a year on the road doing presentations, I'd consider one because the visual is stunning and beats the crap out of the image from the typical projector.
Think of walking around with a really thin LCD monitor that is wireless. The only downside is that it would be impossible to work on a plane.
It was about as heavy as a notebook, and for people that need to do lots of presentations it is the perfect way to work. If I was still a road warrior and spent 100-150 days a year on the road doing presentations, I'd consider one because the visual is stunning and beats the crap out of the image from the typical projector.
Think of walking around with a really thin LCD monitor that is wireless. The only downside is that it would be impossible to work on a plane.
your ipad/iphone sound quality may get worse.....apple buying beats audio...
It's just an EQ tune on the HTC phones isn't it?
aig blocked it. what's the story?
So.......... I'll admit I was wrong about the iPad, but I'm going for double-or-nothing here. I'm guessing that this isn't going to sell well:
Speak for yourself. I've been waiting my whole life for this.So.......... I'll admit I was wrong about the iPad, but I'm going for double-or-nothing here. I'm guessing that this isn't going to sell well:
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Wrong, Apple idiots will buy anything. When I worked at Playhaven, we proved that fact on a daily basis.So.......... I'll admit I was wrong about the iPad, but I'm going for double-or-nothing here. I'm guessing that this isn't going to sell well:
i honestly can't say i know anyone that's all ZOMG I NEED A SMARTWATCH, apple or otherwise. and i have friends that were google glass beta users.
Meh, pretty sure everyone stopped wearing watches to tell time when they got a phone.
Well, no. Watch is way easier to look at.
such innovation
