Apple eliminated std head phone jack but offered water proof. So a give get.
As for wireless charging. I sometimes need to use my phone while charging. Video calls zap battery.
The Essential seems decent on specs/price, regular Android and potentially a more trustworthy Co.(hopefully no spyware) but if camera a little below par then will hurt especially if affects the neat attachments-which are pluses for the device.
While annoying SW bugs generally get fixed. HW design weaknesses kind of stuck.
The Surface has nifty features but appears fragile which should be understood by prospective buyers.
I have a 5 yr old Vaio SVZ 1311AJ no issues but can't open to clean without risk of breaking due to very tight connections. Can clean moderately using pressurized air but over time dust collects inside so heats up more now. Would like to get a new device since overdue for a failure but SP4 pro seems risky.
Benchmark can cut a sweet deal now cash out half at around $4B and lose its board seat. They can still gets some upside later if there is any or at least bank some safe profit now. SoftBank mentioned possible interest but they might want a board seat and better price since things kind of messy now , so there is merit to the damage control assertions though hard to quantify.
Uber does need to get focused to preserve its astronomical valuation. Unless they come up with solid tech such as self driving patents , their software for assigning drivers not that valuable and other entrants can copy with moderate financial backing - fear Amazon and Facebook etc...
Guessing just a coincidence but this week the 72nd year since A-bombs dropped. Wonder if there was any consideration before escalating such antagonistic comments from POTUS toward N.Korea..
Why aren't more US Co's making deals like FoxConn in WI ? Presumably other businesses could create jobs with such high support.
Of course FoxConn has a brand and makes tech products vs cheese but it ain't easy being cheesy. FoxConn will do better coz they'll get the cheddar.
Plug Power rec'd backing for several hundred millions from Amazon and Walmart for fuel cells for warehouse forklifts.
More specialized use cases like a forklift may offer better potential near term since vehicles operate around a central location. Later the storage , transport costs which appear high for suburban homes may not need for personal use. Instead focus on fleet vehicles where economies of scale more practical.
Modest technological advances like catalysts will help but a ways off for wide spread deployments.
Japan seems to be only place with optimism that fuel cells might be a solution and investing in R&D. Japan needs especially as nuclear was a literal disaster and could be again due to seismic volatility of landscape. Still some danger in fuel cells but overall lower and not long term.
Phone is in pocket since walking perhaps hands occupied.
Alerts easy to view on watch to evaluate if should react quickly or later. If need a quick response can do voice or simple presets like "ok", "busy now ", etc...
Convenient BT remote for selfies now can participate in pics. Can use the phone finder too when misplace.
Pairs with BT chest strap HRM for jogging . Has built in HRM for more stationary checking.
Helpful to proactively manage limited battery. Put in standby when not using.
It is currently a tweener accessory with modest use cases. At a few hundred dollars priced more than a simple watch but less than designer watch. Just like a tool box it can be useful for some depending on use. If exercise or hiking a larger use Garmin might be better but if have an iPhone iWatch a versatile all around accessory. I get my money's worth use it many times per week for convenience that is worth more than a boutique coffee or other beverage.
If Apple offers a a cellular version then hope they offer flexible power options vs always on.
Sprint lost ~39K? subs in last quarter yet should have a n many places ample spectrum , don't know about infrastructure, but would imagine less subs would offer less congestion plus their rates lower.
Only one post mentioned Sprint for being able to make a call in Co. when the big 2 had issues.
Guess Sprint users are enjoying their Tidal subscriptions and not wasting bandwidth on/.
Video chat widespread popularized mainly with Skype many years ago but now many Apps, WhatsApp, FaceTime , Hangouts etc...
What is changing is voice activation with digital assistants and more focused devices with improved mics, speakers and cameras . Amazon Alexa variations like Echo, Dot, Look seem to be the prototypes others want to get in on with their own variation of UX plus better integration with their App.
BSO - bright shiny object syndrome. Latest fad . Ooh we need in on that too.
Seems like a general tablet with enhancemed mic system , speaker and a nice wide angle camera might be worth an OEM offering. The mic system might be better as a detachable base as charger and extended battery for distance use. The current small mic and standard speaker in tablets would suffice for close use like on lap or nearby table.
Guessing the voice assistant apps migh work better with a tailored hardware & software kit but at the cost of user flexibility. Android seems best with maybe a Fire OS option.
Amazon has their look but pairing with a display device that can run Android or Fire would be more flexible.
Part of the Bold experience, how to boldly offer a less expensive device. FaceBook and many of Google offerings also free- gee how generous, except the free is really a mutual exchange your info for their experience.
Just be upfront about it.
Investors will get a view of a companies financial status past and projections. Stretch example - Some folks buy lottery tickets.
Bond holders tend to be more empirical on the risk returns but debt will fluctuate along with value as conditions change. So optimistic folks are valuing Space X high now. Dominos Pizza when founded value has increased substantially, Iridium well not so fortunate but only time will tell.
Think taking a chance on space flight among the more constructive gambles vs say SnapChat.
Torrential rains in Japan at historic levels caused landslides destroyed homes and farms. Thousands evacuated from homes.
Meanwhile in Tokyo drainage systems are being upgraded.
Flooding nothing new but prior mitigation efforts still fall short sometimes. Trying to keep up with nature requires prioritizing. Bet Tepco wishes it prioritized that Higher Fukushima wall , oh well hindsight.
The name was a hint on the potential L+i = Ly. Or spelled correctly "lie" . Investors were forewarned just poor reading comprehension, fees for a lesson in business or so the founders hoped. The money invested better have been spent on practical development vs luxuries for the founders which should be pursued for recovery.
Since FoxConn does not share their business strategy to show projected ROI on this Potential investment the sky is the limit on guessing rationales.
Lower Costs = unlikely
Strategic location = not to far from O'hare airport a mid-west hub, along with train freight and trucking highways so ok relative to East Coast but not a major advantage.
A hedge against supply disruptions if political tensions arise seems possible though other countries could offer similar benefits cheaper except for the military might and USD.
Terry Gou shrewdly prolonged negotiations with Sharp for concessions on contingencies and deteriorating situation at the Company. Think FoxConn will require some of the soft promises to be firmed up in writing befor proceeding full speed and until then move slowly ahead with awareness to Walker, Ryan and gang can walk away if favorable environment fades.
Still a positive development for WI & US to be in the consideration phase but the tough work lies ahead getting factory built and producing.
Motorola built a few nice plants in Northern Illinois including Galvin's hometown of Harvard the latter never fully ramped up and barely used before being shuttered. So things can change. A modest applause warranted now but save the yippees and yahoo bragging until there is some solid substance and economic benefits created.
China understandably wants to be AI power. Prior/. Thread:
https://m.slashdot.org/story/3...
China bans FaceBook, coincidentally.
China does support Paris climate accord, though;)
AI like genetic engineering, which AI can support , are technologies which like nuclear do warrant deep discussions on how humans should use, share with others what is being done to us behind scenes.
The example of killer robots is FUD but one that leaves a simple image for the masses. AI could develop in many other ways for good or bad. Now is a good time to discuss since most folks do not know much about the ramifications and what could be done to mitigate really bad abuses of power from AI.
So props to both Elon and Mark for their public banter to raise awareness, though Elon emphasized the risks considerations more cautiously.
I use my iPhone considerably and if I want to sell it typically fetches a higher price than similar Androids. Samsung and Sony in Japan can get decent salvage values but iPhones tend to do better.
So while there are cheaper Androids after disposing with less salvage values the iPhone value offers more on end of life. Functionality iPhone works well for me.
WeChat embeds an impressive gamut of e-commerce within its messaging platform. Amazon may evolve some aspects tailoring for other markets where WeChat largely absent. Can imagine there is room for Amazon with its vast resources to have a decent chance to trial with perhaps some errors along the way but eventually refine a useful tool .
A nice little tail wind potential for the stock if they can execute as contracted. The timing nice to help defer some focus in the crash rating results.
With the many challenges facing the world and Japan why is sending a person to the moon a priority goal?
Japanese have astronauts to ISS , satellites, even remote drones selected to operate on moon.
Meanwhile population aging rapidly, large public debt, Tsukishima nuclear meltdown clean-up, Olympics boondoggle underway and still struggling to move the famous Tsukiji fish market.
It is their country so free to pursue as they fancy but would thin better to Focus on AI , machine learning, robotics etc.. For space exploration stick with remote equipment etc... where costs more manageable and some commercial enterprise halo affects.
https://solecollector.com/news...
~50% on a $100 MRSP b4 other discounts like loyalty volumes buy 2-3 pairs etc.. Maybe some enterprising dealers figure out how to game promotions in modest volumes scoop up inventory and resell on e-commerce?
There is a lot of retail margin that can be shaved. Plus as others mentioned Gray imports where sold in another country cheaper whether due to foreign exchange fluctuations or other favorable pricing factors.
Stores offer loyalty programs for future purchase discounts but these are modest vs some of the e-commerce sites.
Mobile phone companies typically can use IMEIs to help track gray and unauthorized product distribution. Maybe a new kind of sneaker net will evolve to counter the price cutters.
Not aware of hipster Japanese term, except the sort of direct conversion to katakana "hippusutaa" ãf'ãffãf--ãããf¼.
ãã£ã"ãã (Kakkoii) close used for cool , though hipsters are more ããã (otaku) variants.
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Apple eliminated std head phone jack but offered water proof. So a give get. As for wireless charging. I sometimes need to use my phone while charging. Video calls zap battery. The Essential seems decent on specs/price, regular Android and potentially a more trustworthy Co.(hopefully no spyware) but if camera a little below par then will hurt especially if affects the neat attachments-which are pluses for the device.
There are a small number of N.Koreans in Japan that might be behind bitcoin to topple capitalist pigs.
While annoying SW bugs generally get fixed. HW design weaknesses kind of stuck. The Surface has nifty features but appears fragile which should be understood by prospective buyers. I have a 5 yr old Vaio SVZ 1311AJ no issues but can't open to clean without risk of breaking due to very tight connections. Can clean moderately using pressurized air but over time dust collects inside so heats up more now. Would like to get a new device since overdue for a failure but SP4 pro seems risky.
Benchmark can cut a sweet deal now cash out half at around $4B and lose its board seat. They can still gets some upside later if there is any or at least bank some safe profit now. SoftBank mentioned possible interest but they might want a board seat and better price since things kind of messy now , so there is merit to the damage control assertions though hard to quantify. Uber does need to get focused to preserve its astronomical valuation. Unless they come up with solid tech such as self driving patents , their software for assigning drivers not that valuable and other entrants can copy with moderate financial backing - fear Amazon and Facebook etc...
Guessing just a coincidence but this week the 72nd year since A-bombs dropped. Wonder if there was any consideration before escalating such antagonistic comments from POTUS toward N.Korea..
Why aren't more US Co's making deals like FoxConn in WI ? Presumably other businesses could create jobs with such high support. Of course FoxConn has a brand and makes tech products vs cheese but it ain't easy being cheesy. FoxConn will do better coz they'll get the cheddar.
Plug Power rec'd backing for several hundred millions from Amazon and Walmart for fuel cells for warehouse forklifts. More specialized use cases like a forklift may offer better potential near term since vehicles operate around a central location. Later the storage , transport costs which appear high for suburban homes may not need for personal use. Instead focus on fleet vehicles where economies of scale more practical. Modest technological advances like catalysts will help but a ways off for wide spread deployments. Japan seems to be only place with optimism that fuel cells might be a solution and investing in R&D. Japan needs especially as nuclear was a literal disaster and could be again due to seismic volatility of landscape. Still some danger in fuel cells but overall lower and not long term.
Phone is in pocket since walking perhaps hands occupied. Alerts easy to view on watch to evaluate if should react quickly or later. If need a quick response can do voice or simple presets like "ok", "busy now ", etc... Convenient BT remote for selfies now can participate in pics. Can use the phone finder too when misplace. Pairs with BT chest strap HRM for jogging . Has built in HRM for more stationary checking. Helpful to proactively manage limited battery. Put in standby when not using. It is currently a tweener accessory with modest use cases. At a few hundred dollars priced more than a simple watch but less than designer watch. Just like a tool box it can be useful for some depending on use. If exercise or hiking a larger use Garmin might be better but if have an iPhone iWatch a versatile all around accessory. I get my money's worth use it many times per week for convenience that is worth more than a boutique coffee or other beverage. If Apple offers a a cellular version then hope they offer flexible power options vs always on.
Sprint lost ~39K? subs in last quarter yet should have a n many places ample spectrum , don't know about infrastructure, but would imagine less subs would offer less congestion plus their rates lower. Only one post mentioned Sprint for being able to make a call in Co. when the big 2 had issues. Guess Sprint users are enjoying their Tidal subscriptions and not wasting bandwidth on /.
Video chat widespread popularized mainly with Skype many years ago but now many Apps, WhatsApp, FaceTime , Hangouts etc... What is changing is voice activation with digital assistants and more focused devices with improved mics, speakers and cameras . Amazon Alexa variations like Echo, Dot, Look seem to be the prototypes others want to get in on with their own variation of UX plus better integration with their App. BSO - bright shiny object syndrome. Latest fad . Ooh we need in on that too.
Seems like a general tablet with enhancemed mic system , speaker and a nice wide angle camera might be worth an OEM offering. The mic system might be better as a detachable base as charger and extended battery for distance use. The current small mic and standard speaker in tablets would suffice for close use like on lap or nearby table. Guessing the voice assistant apps migh work better with a tailored hardware & software kit but at the cost of user flexibility. Android seems best with maybe a Fire OS option. Amazon has their look but pairing with a display device that can run Android or Fire would be more flexible.
Part of the Bold experience, how to boldly offer a less expensive device. FaceBook and many of Google offerings also free- gee how generous, except the free is really a mutual exchange your info for their experience. Just be upfront about it.
Investors will get a view of a companies financial status past and projections. Stretch example - Some folks buy lottery tickets. Bond holders tend to be more empirical on the risk returns but debt will fluctuate along with value as conditions change. So optimistic folks are valuing Space X high now. Dominos Pizza when founded value has increased substantially, Iridium well not so fortunate but only time will tell. Think taking a chance on space flight among the more constructive gambles vs say SnapChat.
Torrential rains in Japan at historic levels caused landslides destroyed homes and farms. Thousands evacuated from homes. Meanwhile in Tokyo drainage systems are being upgraded. Flooding nothing new but prior mitigation efforts still fall short sometimes. Trying to keep up with nature requires prioritizing. Bet Tepco wishes it prioritized that Higher Fukushima wall , oh well hindsight.
The name was a hint on the potential L+i = Ly. Or spelled correctly "lie" . Investors were forewarned just poor reading comprehension, fees for a lesson in business or so the founders hoped. The money invested better have been spent on practical development vs luxuries for the founders which should be pursued for recovery.
Since FoxConn does not share their business strategy to show projected ROI on this Potential investment the sky is the limit on guessing rationales. Lower Costs = unlikely Strategic location = not to far from O'hare airport a mid-west hub, along with train freight and trucking highways so ok relative to East Coast but not a major advantage. A hedge against supply disruptions if political tensions arise seems possible though other countries could offer similar benefits cheaper except for the military might and USD. Terry Gou shrewdly prolonged negotiations with Sharp for concessions on contingencies and deteriorating situation at the Company. Think FoxConn will require some of the soft promises to be firmed up in writing befor proceeding full speed and until then move slowly ahead with awareness to Walker, Ryan and gang can walk away if favorable environment fades. Still a positive development for WI & US to be in the consideration phase but the tough work lies ahead getting factory built and producing. Motorola built a few nice plants in Northern Illinois including Galvin's hometown of Harvard the latter never fully ramped up and barely used before being shuttered. So things can change. A modest applause warranted now but save the yippees and yahoo bragging until there is some solid substance and economic benefits created.
China understandably wants to be AI power. Prior /. Thread:
https://m.slashdot.org/story/3...
China bans FaceBook, coincidentally.
China does support Paris climate accord, though;)
AI like genetic engineering, which AI can support , are technologies which like nuclear do warrant deep discussions on how humans should use, share with others what is being done to us behind scenes.
The example of killer robots is FUD but one that leaves a simple image for the masses. AI could develop in many other ways for good or bad. Now is a good time to discuss since most folks do not know much about the ramifications and what could be done to mitigate really bad abuses of power from AI.
So props to both Elon and Mark for their public banter to raise awareness, though Elon emphasized the risks considerations more cautiously.
I use my iPhone considerably and if I want to sell it typically fetches a higher price than similar Androids. Samsung and Sony in Japan can get decent salvage values but iPhones tend to do better. So while there are cheaper Androids after disposing with less salvage values the iPhone value offers more on end of life. Functionality iPhone works well for me.
WeChat embeds an impressive gamut of e-commerce within its messaging platform. Amazon may evolve some aspects tailoring for other markets where WeChat largely absent. Can imagine there is room for Amazon with its vast resources to have a decent chance to trial with perhaps some errors along the way but eventually refine a useful tool .
Meanwhile Masa allegedly soliciting off loading some of its Sprint. Perhaps they can swap some Sprint for Uber;) https://www.bloomberg.com/news...
They may have been lucky. Is there any logs to prove? Folks should be advised of precautions just in case.
A nice little tail wind potential for the stock if they can execute as contracted. The timing nice to help defer some focus in the crash rating results.
With the many challenges facing the world and Japan why is sending a person to the moon a priority goal? Japanese have astronauts to ISS , satellites, even remote drones selected to operate on moon. Meanwhile population aging rapidly, large public debt, Tsukishima nuclear meltdown clean-up, Olympics boondoggle underway and still struggling to move the famous Tsukiji fish market. It is their country so free to pursue as they fancy but would thin better to Focus on AI , machine learning, robotics etc.. For space exploration stick with remote equipment etc... where costs more manageable and some commercial enterprise halo affects.
https://solecollector.com/news... ~50% on a $100 MRSP b4 other discounts like loyalty volumes buy 2-3 pairs etc.. Maybe some enterprising dealers figure out how to game promotions in modest volumes scoop up inventory and resell on e-commerce? There is a lot of retail margin that can be shaved. Plus as others mentioned Gray imports where sold in another country cheaper whether due to foreign exchange fluctuations or other favorable pricing factors. Stores offer loyalty programs for future purchase discounts but these are modest vs some of the e-commerce sites. Mobile phone companies typically can use IMEIs to help track gray and unauthorized product distribution. Maybe a new kind of sneaker net will evolve to counter the price cutters.
Not aware of hipster Japanese term, except the sort of direct conversion to katakana "hippusutaa" ãf'ãffãf--ãããf¼. ãã£ã"ãã (Kakkoii) close used for cool , though hipsters are more ããã (otaku) variants.