First, they came for the salt, and I did not speak because I used AlsoSalt.
Then they came for the sugar, but I did not speak because I used Splenda.
Then they came for the butter, but I did not speak because I used Margarine.
Then they came for me, because all that was left was Soylent Green.
What nobody in the free world realizes is that this has nothing to do with violent videogames or protecting children. This is all about controlling all means of information and outside influences. It's just one of the many steps the Venezuelan government is using to control the way the Venezuelan people think. I know it sounds like something out of 1984; but as someone who was born in Cuba and then lived in Venezuela, I assure you, this is simply one more way of indoctrinating people from a young age.
The solution is simple. Google should provide the OS upgrades on their website and make the OS upgradable (Not necessarily rooted, just allow end users to upgrade themselves)
Obviously some devices can't handle 2.0 and 2.1 and this will continue to be the case in the future, but Google should have a page with system upgrades and leave it up to the user to decide whether their device can handle it or not.
When you buy an HP/Dell/Gateway/MSI/Asus/Lenovo/Apple computer you don't wait for the manufacturer to upgrade your operating system every time a new version comes out; you either download the upgrade through Windows Update or purchase the upgrade in the case of Macs. Why can't they just do this for smartphones? They are computers anyway!
I got a G1 on launch day, I've been a T-Mobile customer for over 7 years now; however I called T-Mobile to see if they could upgrade my dated G1 to a Nexus One (I'm not due for an upgrade until the end of July, but T-Mobile is famous for cutting loyal customers a break when it comes to that) and they said that unfortunately the phone is being sold through Google and it's out of their hands.
I was pretty psyched about getting one, but there is no way I'm paying $530 for a phone; bottom line, right now I'm an unhappy Android User, Google Customer, T-Mobile Customer, and geek. Instead I could have been $180 lighter and happy on all counts.
I guess I'm skipping the Nexus One and upgrading to whatever the next "must-have" is later in the year.
How are people with pirated games not "real" players not playing fair? Granted, they didn't pay for the game; but that really doesn't affect you in the minnimum seeing as those pirated games don't have built-in cheats and play by the exact same rules you play by. Furthermore, they pay for XBox Live just like you do, just not for the games.
Once again, Apple shoots itself in the foot with their closed architecture and rigurous standards. With Tegra and Snapdragon coming to Android devices Apple is going to lose the hardware edge it has right now on Android devices and be left with no edge other than the "cool" factor; I'm not claiming the iPhone is going down in flames, it'll still do well. However, in terms of market share it will definitely go down to 3rd or 4th place in the market.
I'm not an Apple hater, their products are solid, albeit overpriced. I am a proud Android user, I had the choice between the two devices and I went with a G1 over an iPhone because I saw its potential to become the top dog in the mobile market.
Is Apple wrong to stick to its mentality? I wouldn't say that necessarily, they've enjoyed the No. 2 spot and laughed themselves to the bank every year while enjoying consumer popularity as opposed to the usual Microsoft hatefest.
I agree RC performs slower than Beta did for some uknown reason...however, could someone tell me why it does FEEL faster than Vista does? Also, it is much, much, more stable and compatible with drivers and software, that alone is a big plus over Vista.
I love YouTube; but I have zero practical use for it other than a time-killer; I wouldn't pay a dime when there's tons of other free time killers out there.
In other words:
No
It wasn't until just a couple of years ago that computers and other electronics were banned from the island; regular citizens have no access to the Internet to begin with and nearly every computer in that whole country is running a pirated copy of Windows to begin with. Even though it's not necessarily a negative thing to make this type advance in technology for any country, this is little more than another publicity stunt by the Cuban government to get on its soviet era soap box and talk smack about the United States. Reuters keeps falling for it, like it has been since the 70s. I'm Cuban; unless you've lived there, you can't have an idea of how Machiavellian they are.
T-Mobile handled the released very well, but not just for the reasons you stated. They have been taking pre-orders for a whole month now and those of us that jumped on board since day one got our phones 1 or 2 days before the actual release date. I would say that at least if not all the people who pre-ordered this phone immediately after the Google unveiling like I did would have been standing in line yesterday had we not received our phones on Monday and Tuesday.
There is already a pros and cons list so I will not do another one; I agree with everything said in that post and it is a pretty accurate review of the product. Overall, I think it's better than the iPhone even at this stage. Keep in mind we are comparing a brand new platform with something that has been out for 2 years; that alone is a merit in its own. I can't even begin to imagine where this platform will be in two years judging by the massive community support it's already getting in its infancy.
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Nintendo DSs are still cool though, right?
First, they came for the salt, and I did not speak because I used AlsoSalt. Then they came for the sugar, but I did not speak because I used Splenda. Then they came for the butter, but I did not speak because I used Margarine. Then they came for me, because all that was left was Soylent Green.
What nobody in the free world realizes is that this has nothing to do with violent videogames or protecting children. This is all about controlling all means of information and outside influences. It's just one of the many steps the Venezuelan government is using to control the way the Venezuelan people think. I know it sounds like something out of 1984; but as someone who was born in Cuba and then lived in Venezuela, I assure you, this is simply one more way of indoctrinating people from a young age.
The solution is simple. Google should provide the OS upgrades on their website and make the OS upgradable (Not necessarily rooted, just allow end users to upgrade themselves) Obviously some devices can't handle 2.0 and 2.1 and this will continue to be the case in the future, but Google should have a page with system upgrades and leave it up to the user to decide whether their device can handle it or not. When you buy an HP/Dell/Gateway/MSI/Asus/Lenovo/Apple computer you don't wait for the manufacturer to upgrade your operating system every time a new version comes out; you either download the upgrade through Windows Update or purchase the upgrade in the case of Macs. Why can't they just do this for smartphones? They are computers anyway!
I want Doctors to tell patients in the future "We are going to pump you full of Seeman" with a straight face.
I got a G1 on launch day, I've been a T-Mobile customer for over 7 years now; however I called T-Mobile to see if they could upgrade my dated G1 to a Nexus One (I'm not due for an upgrade until the end of July, but T-Mobile is famous for cutting loyal customers a break when it comes to that) and they said that unfortunately the phone is being sold through Google and it's out of their hands. I was pretty psyched about getting one, but there is no way I'm paying $530 for a phone; bottom line, right now I'm an unhappy Android User, Google Customer, T-Mobile Customer, and geek. Instead I could have been $180 lighter and happy on all counts. I guess I'm skipping the Nexus One and upgrading to whatever the next "must-have" is later in the year.
I'm sure they'll have plenty of time to work out the kinks during Beta.
How are people with pirated games not "real" players not playing fair? Granted, they didn't pay for the game; but that really doesn't affect you in the minnimum seeing as those pirated games don't have built-in cheats and play by the exact same rules you play by. Furthermore, they pay for XBox Live just like you do, just not for the games.
Blue Screen of Doomsday.
Now it's a matter of time before we get hundreds of "Reaction to Two Girls One Tuna Roll" YouTube videos.
Do /. writers get paid by "controversy"?
They do nassing!
Once again, Apple shoots itself in the foot with their closed architecture and rigurous standards. With Tegra and Snapdragon coming to Android devices Apple is going to lose the hardware edge it has right now on Android devices and be left with no edge other than the "cool" factor; I'm not claiming the iPhone is going down in flames, it'll still do well. However, in terms of market share it will definitely go down to 3rd or 4th place in the market. I'm not an Apple hater, their products are solid, albeit overpriced. I am a proud Android user, I had the choice between the two devices and I went with a G1 over an iPhone because I saw its potential to become the top dog in the mobile market. Is Apple wrong to stick to its mentality? I wouldn't say that necessarily, they've enjoyed the No. 2 spot and laughed themselves to the bank every year while enjoying consumer popularity as opposed to the usual Microsoft hatefest.
I agree RC performs slower than Beta did for some uknown reason...however, could someone tell me why it does FEEL faster than Vista does? Also, it is much, much, more stable and compatible with drivers and software, that alone is a big plus over Vista.
"The Injection" is 99% effective; ironically, it's also useless for 99% of the people reading this thread.
I love YouTube; but I have zero practical use for it other than a time-killer; I wouldn't pay a dime when there's tons of other free time killers out there. In other words: No
It wasn't until just a couple of years ago that computers and other electronics were banned from the island; regular citizens have no access to the Internet to begin with and nearly every computer in that whole country is running a pirated copy of Windows to begin with. Even though it's not necessarily a negative thing to make this type advance in technology for any country, this is little more than another publicity stunt by the Cuban government to get on its soviet era soap box and talk smack about the United States. Reuters keeps falling for it, like it has been since the 70s. I'm Cuban; unless you've lived there, you can't have an idea of how Machiavellian they are.
Is this Scientist's Alter-Ego Captain Chaos or has General Disarray finally gone rogue?
T-Mobile handled the released very well, but not just for the reasons you stated. They have been taking pre-orders for a whole month now and those of us that jumped on board since day one got our phones 1 or 2 days before the actual release date. I would say that at least if not all the people who pre-ordered this phone immediately after the Google unveiling like I did would have been standing in line yesterday had we not received our phones on Monday and Tuesday.
There is already a pros and cons list so I will not do another one; I agree with everything said in that post and it is a pretty accurate review of the product. Overall, I think it's better than the iPhone even at this stage. Keep in mind we are comparing a brand new platform with something that has been out for 2 years; that alone is a merit in its own. I can't even begin to imagine where this platform will be in two years judging by the massive community support it's already getting in its infancy.
I thought a extremophile was someone who was adicted to Extreme Sex.