I was just thinking that. Not only will these phones be sluggish because they're targeting the low end, but they're not running native code either. Ever likely it's described as laggy.
Very true, but what has Apple invented? A serious question. I can't think of anything, but I may easily have overlooked something (that and I'm not in the mood to be flamed by iFanBois). Apple's strength is industrial design and image.
Apple don't invent. They refine, if you will. I think it's fair to say that they made some of the first desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets that a wide range of people from the average Joe to professionals would want to use, and that is an impressive feat. But to say they invented any of the products they sell wouldn't really be true.
I don't know why you've been downmodded despite the fact that you are telling the absolute truth. Maybe it's because your opinion isn't 'hurr durr Apple is satan', which doesn't fly with/.ers. Regardless, you are correct, Apple gains little from DRM and never wanted it. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason why they never made any effort to hide the fact that if you really wanted DRM free tracks, you could burn it to a CD (or virtual CD), then rip it again. Yeah it's a PITA, but them's (were) the rules if you want(ed) to play ball with the music industry.
I do Computer Science at Warwick (my insurance choice was Manchester) and it's exactly the same. Quality of teaching is awful. But then you get people saying 'well you aren't supposed to be taught, you're supposed to be learning yourself', to which I reply 'well what the fuck am I paying for then?'.
This is slightly problematic. Most people who put Jedi are likely non-religious and taking the piss, but the government considers anyone who doesn't put either non-religious or chooses not to answer to be religious, increasing funding for things like faith schools, which many non-religious people are opposed to.
That said. 170k people out of 60m doesn't make a massive difference, and I got a chuckle out of it.
I agree, just look at the ecosystem related issues Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT have when compared to iOS or Android. Large organisations like Netflix target as many platforms as possible to cover all bases, but smaller outfits with limited funds are much more inclined to go where the users are.
Am I in the minority by really not giving a shit about being tracked? It's not personally identifying and I'd rather be shown ads that are relevant than something I have no interest in. For example, a few weeks ago Slashdot were running Nexus 7 adverts. First ad I've clicked in 10 years or so.
Don't worry, people like that just live in a magical world where R&D is free and people aren't paid wages.
It's doubly bullshit when people are whinging about the iPhone because it's priced pretty much exactly the same as every other high end smartphone out there.
Automatic updates are only bad in corporations, where it matters much more if something goes even slightly wrong. They are a brilliant idea for home use, given that your average user cannot be counted on to update anything at all.
I don't think it's too much of an issue from what I've seen. Apple definitely do it the most, but it's in programs like Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders, which perform limited functions and don't require complex user interfaces. Prettying them up a bit doesn't detract from usability.
If you were to say, add a traditional paint pallete to Photoshop, that would be a different matter.
About the only thing UltraHD is going to introduce is a new optical disk format because broadband and content providers are incapable of creating and delivering UltraHD content without massive compression and inferior audio.
Eh, doubtful. BD-XL is a defined although currently unused standard which supports up to 128GB, they'll probably move onto that.
Okay, this argument that an OS X point release is equivalent to a service pack is bullshit. New functionality, new bundled applications, rewriting and reworking underlying technologies != bug fixes and patches. The OS X 10.x.y upgrades are the equivalent of service packs, just smaller and more frequent.
Even with Gatekeeper enabled, if you right-click an app and click open, rather than double clicking it, it will open/install fine.
If that's too much of an inconvenience for you, it's literally one radio button to turn it off.
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Makes you wonder if that would still have been the case were Valve not around.
I was just thinking that. Not only will these phones be sluggish because they're targeting the low end, but they're not running native code either. Ever likely it's described as laggy.
Very true, but what has Apple invented? A serious question. I can't think of anything, but I may easily have overlooked something (that and I'm not in the mood to be flamed by iFanBois). Apple's strength is industrial design and image.
Apple don't invent. They refine, if you will. I think it's fair to say that they made some of the first desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets that a wide range of people from the average Joe to professionals would want to use, and that is an impressive feat. But to say they invented any of the products they sell wouldn't really be true.
If you reboot a series then suddenly people seem more forgiving when you continue to release sequels every 18 months.
...Then you must be in an Apple store. 80% of the world use Android phones for their MP3 needs, and with Apples market share, also went its store.
Yes, it's certainly not like like the iTunes Store is the single most popular music store worldwide or anything..
I don't know why you've been downmodded despite the fact that you are telling the absolute truth. Maybe it's because your opinion isn't 'hurr durr Apple is satan', which doesn't fly with /.ers. Regardless, you are correct, Apple gains little from DRM and never wanted it. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason why they never made any effort to hide the fact that if you really wanted DRM free tracks, you could burn it to a CD (or virtual CD), then rip it again. Yeah it's a PITA, but them's (were) the rules if you want(ed) to play ball with the music industry.
Now there's two iPad sizes. And lots of sizes for Android tablets. A fair amount of choice for Win 8 too. Everyone's happy!
I do Computer Science at Warwick (my insurance choice was Manchester) and it's exactly the same. Quality of teaching is awful. But then you get people saying 'well you aren't supposed to be taught, you're supposed to be learning yourself', to which I reply 'well what the fuck am I paying for then?'.
I reckon I'll use it to run Notepad, so I can take notes on my phone, and Solitaire, so I can play games when I'm out.
I can't tell if you're joking.
The Nexus 10 has a 2560x1600 screen.
This is slightly problematic. Most people who put Jedi are likely non-religious and taking the piss, but the government considers anyone who doesn't put either non-religious or chooses not to answer to be religious, increasing funding for things like faith schools, which many non-religious people are opposed to. That said. 170k people out of 60m doesn't make a massive difference, and I got a chuckle out of it.
Right...hard to use...
I agree, just look at the ecosystem related issues Windows Phone 8 and Windows RT have when compared to iOS or Android. Large organisations like Netflix target as many platforms as possible to cover all bases, but smaller outfits with limited funds are much more inclined to go where the users are.
Am I in the minority by really not giving a shit about being tracked? It's not personally identifying and I'd rather be shown ads that are relevant than something I have no interest in. For example, a few weeks ago Slashdot were running Nexus 7 adverts. First ad I've clicked in 10 years or so.
DualShock 3's cost the same as a game, at least in the UK, which shocked me. I guess that's the price of motion and wireless
Don't worry, people like that just live in a magical world where R&D is free and people aren't paid wages. It's doubly bullshit when people are whinging about the iPhone because it's priced pretty much exactly the same as every other high end smartphone out there.
Automatic updates are only bad in corporations, where it matters much more if something goes even slightly wrong. They are a brilliant idea for home use, given that your average user cannot be counted on to update anything at all.
I don't think it's too much of an issue from what I've seen. Apple definitely do it the most, but it's in programs like Calendar, Contacts, and Reminders, which perform limited functions and don't require complex user interfaces. Prettying them up a bit doesn't detract from usability. If you were to say, add a traditional paint pallete to Photoshop, that would be a different matter.
Not really, there's only two iOS devices if you don't consider each revision a separate product.
About the only thing UltraHD is going to introduce is a new optical disk format because broadband and content providers are incapable of creating and delivering UltraHD content without massive compression and inferior audio.
Eh, doubtful. BD-XL is a defined although currently unused standard which supports up to 128GB, they'll probably move onto that.
Okay, this argument that an OS X point release is equivalent to a service pack is bullshit. New functionality, new bundled applications, rewriting and reworking underlying technologies != bug fixes and patches. The OS X 10.x.y upgrades are the equivalent of service packs, just smaller and more frequent.
You are aware that OS X comes with gcc installed right?
Even with Gatekeeper enabled, if you right-click an app and click open, rather than double clicking it, it will open/install fine. If that's too much of an inconvenience for you, it's literally one radio button to turn it off.
Surely the issue is with Secure Boot, not UEFI? Secure boot is only being pushed by Microsoft, it's not an essential part of UEFI.
It's quite disgusting really.