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Handspring Hides Flash ROM in Handspring Treo

Posted by timothy on from the plus-it-has-a-pot-of-gold dept.

miradu writes: "TreoCentral has just posted an intriguing article about how the Handspring Treo has Flash ROM - something that Handspring claims it doesn't. They've worked with Brayder Technology to create applications to utilize this newly discovered feature. It brings up the question, Why do developers lie about features in a device - especially if they are features that are wanted? Does anyone know any other examples?" Strange -- hardware manufacturers don't often underestimate their products' capabilities, do they?

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  1. All your conspiracy theories are belong to.. by neroz · · Score: 1, Funny

    ... ah fuck it.

    Back on topic: obviously, they planned to release a newer model at a later date - "Now with flash rom!" - ye ol' upgrade path to hell.

  2. My favorite quote by mdahlman · · Score: 5, Funny

    My favorite quote from the article:
    I ask all these rhetorical questions for a reason: I want to know what you think.

    er... you keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

  3. Re:That one is easy by kasperd · · Score: 2, Funny

    Exactly the same reason? Are you planning on loosing it?

    --

    Do you care about the security of your wireless mouse?
  4. Re:Why do developers lie? by alienmole · · Score: 3, Funny
    But, if you need to be able to rely on the application or system, it might be a Really Good Idea(TM) to use only the documented features. You might miss out on some helpful features, but you might also save your butt.

    Darn! You mean I shouldn't be using the hidden "overclocking" option I found on my pacemaker? But I feel so alive with my heart going at a steady 180bpm all the time!