For myself, I actually vastly prefer the new start screen over the old menu. It's more customizable, with more space for icons, and has a much faster and more intuitive universal search feature than Windows 7. It's enough for me to be willing to pay $39 for an upgrade. On the other hand, Metro is dumb on a desktop monitor, but at least you aren't forced to use it--for now. I'm worried that new apps will come out that will use Metro and only Metro. I like using the newest version of things in general, but that alone would be reason enough not to upgrade in that hypothetical case.
Lunatik had a (successful) Kickstarter for an iPhone case that does exactly this--cover the thing in water-tight CNC'd aluminum and a Gorilla Glass screen protector. Only problem is it makes the phone huge (and probably heavy), though not as big as an Otter Box.
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Not sure why you think that--you can get more flash storage without changing the external dimensions of the phone. The iPhone 64GB model is the same size as the 16GB model, after all. There would possibly be the need for another chip in there to handle switching, but then again probably not. We've dual booted computers for years now.
This, pretty much--the Lumia phones (particularly the 900 series) look great, and I actually like the WP7/8 interface. A friend of mine has one; when I tried it out, I found it perfectly usable (even enjoyable!). However, the sales have been so poor that I just can't bring myself to actually buy one. It's a chicken-and-egg problem: without apps, people won't buy it, and without people buying it, nobody will make apps. It's much the same problem that Palm, and then HP, had. WebOS was a great platform, but we all know how that ended.
It's really too bad Apple doesn't specify the resolution of the iPad. Oh wait, it's in the first paragraph on their "features" page, along with a handy image comparing its resolution to a 1080p HDTV. It also clearly explains the purpose of a high-resolution display.
Can't type remotely quickly? According to speed tests, I can hit 70 wpm sustained--it only drops when I start having to use punctuation other than periods and commas. This is annoying, but I'm still able to type faster than most people can on a normal keyboard. (Granted, it's still significantly slower than my normal average.)
Of course, iPads aren't being used for serious work--at least, not for long periods. It's being used for web browsing, video watching, reading, etc.--all things that it does well.
Actually, as far as I know, iCloud does work through Gmail, which is annoying. I've signed up for an Alto invitation. I've long wanted something to come along and challenge the quality of the Gmail web interface; maybe this is it?
I discovered it on my own, though I wasn't looking for it. Anyone who likes to dig through menus would see it--though, I'll be honest, we're probably a rare breed.
It shouldn't default to any state. It should specifically ask you, when you first set up the phone, what your preference is:
"Apps downloaded from the App Store may display advertisements. Do you wish to allow us to collect information about yourself in order to deliver ads relevant to your interests?"
A HiDPI display isn't supposed to make you faster at doing things. It's supposed to make your tasks more pleasant because things on the screen--particularly text--look nicer.
Good point. I was thinking about GameFAQs, where the message (This message has been deleted by a moderator or administrator.) is something you can fake. There's not much point to doing so, however.
"Limit" because there are still apps out there that don't use the new ID code, and thus will not (can not) respect the user's wish not to be tracked.
For myself, I don't think tracking for advertising purposes is as big a deal as many make it out to be. It's a bit creepy, yes, but at the same time, targeted ads can be useful. Take, for instance, Amazon's Special Offers on the Kindle. It doesn't seem to use targeted ads. At least I hope it doesn't; else Amazon must think I'm a crossdresser, because right now I have an ad for the Amazon Dress Shop. I would much prefer an ad for a science fiction book or hell, even Omaha Steaks, because at least I like steaks.
I wish the iPad had multiple users. I also wish that my iPhone had work and home profiles. This is one area where Microsoft has gotten it right--and if you don't need or want multiple users, then you don't need to use it.
The keyboard isn't required to use it. It's an accessory; there's an on-screen virtual keyboard as well. I'm not sure why, but there seems to be a lot of confusion on this point.
I cannot comprehend why anyone would think that raw specs are more important than the end-user experience for a device such as this. The Surface could be twice as powerful as the iPad, but if the interface is slow as molasses, or if it's just in general a pain to use, all those GFLOPS aren't going to matter.
That's not to say that some specs aren't important: battery life, size, weight, etc. should be factors in making a purchasing decision, but they're secondary to UX.
I don't have a 32GB, but the parent's estimates don't seem to be too off. Of course, it's important to note that Apple reports size (in OS X, at least; not sure about iOS) in base 10, not binary. This makes the capacity reported by the OS and the capacity "guaranteed" by the manufacturers in agreement; unfortunately, other OSs use binary, so you see some discrepancy there.
Well, take heart that at some places it's still taught. A class on logic circuits was required for a CS degree where I went. They called it "Computer Hardware", admittedly a rather vague name. But we started at the gate level and built (well, simulated) a computer using circuits we designed. At the end of the semester, it had to be able to run arbitrary instructions, and we had to be able to hand-assemble code for it (I got tired of doing this and wrote an assembler). It wasn't as detailed as nand2tetris, but at least it was taught.
Sure, working with actual, physical circuits may have been better/cooler, but I felt like the class was very useful and instructive. I may have been the only one, though, judging by how many people had a very hard time of it.
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I would assume the peaceful Christians are out doing things that don't include threatening you.
Why not Windows 2000?
The one thing it's missing for me is Aero Flip 3D, which was actually sort-of useful, though not as much as Apple's Exposé/Mission Control.
For myself, I actually vastly prefer the new start screen over the old menu. It's more customizable, with more space for icons, and has a much faster and more intuitive universal search feature than Windows 7. It's enough for me to be willing to pay $39 for an upgrade. On the other hand, Metro is dumb on a desktop monitor, but at least you aren't forced to use it--for now. I'm worried that new apps will come out that will use Metro and only Metro. I like using the newest version of things in general, but that alone would be reason enough not to upgrade in that hypothetical case.
Lunatik had a (successful) Kickstarter for an iPhone case that does exactly this--cover the thing in water-tight CNC'd aluminum and a Gorilla Glass screen protector. Only problem is it makes the phone huge (and probably heavy), though not as big as an Otter Box.
Not sure why you think that--you can get more flash storage without changing the external dimensions of the phone. The iPhone 64GB model is the same size as the 16GB model, after all. There would possibly be the need for another chip in there to handle switching, but then again probably not. We've dual booted computers for years now.
This, pretty much--the Lumia phones (particularly the 900 series) look great, and I actually like the WP7/8 interface. A friend of mine has one; when I tried it out, I found it perfectly usable (even enjoyable!). However, the sales have been so poor that I just can't bring myself to actually buy one. It's a chicken-and-egg problem: without apps, people won't buy it, and without people buying it, nobody will make apps. It's much the same problem that Palm, and then HP, had. WebOS was a great platform, but we all know how that ended.
It's really too bad Apple doesn't specify the resolution of the iPad. Oh wait, it's in the first paragraph on their "features" page, along with a handy image comparing its resolution to a 1080p HDTV. It also clearly explains the purpose of a high-resolution display.
Can't type remotely quickly? According to speed tests, I can hit 70 wpm sustained--it only drops when I start having to use punctuation other than periods and commas. This is annoying, but I'm still able to type faster than most people can on a normal keyboard. (Granted, it's still significantly slower than my normal average.)
Of course, iPads aren't being used for serious work--at least, not for long periods. It's being used for web browsing, video watching, reading, etc.--all things that it does well.
Actually, as far as I know, iCloud does work through Gmail, which is annoying. I've signed up for an Alto invitation. I've long wanted something to come along and challenge the quality of the Gmail web interface; maybe this is it?
I discovered it on my own, though I wasn't looking for it. Anyone who likes to dig through menus would see it--though, I'll be honest, we're probably a rare breed.
It shouldn't default to any state. It should specifically ask you, when you first set up the phone, what your preference is:
"Apps downloaded from the App Store may display advertisements. Do you wish to allow us to collect information about yourself in order to deliver ads relevant to your interests?"
Of course, even if you disable the various Passbook checking-in features, Starbucks will still know where you are if you use your Starbucks card...
Is it even possible to take advantage of modern technology/conveniences and not be tracked by anyone? I doubt it.
A HiDPI display isn't supposed to make you faster at doing things. It's supposed to make your tasks more pleasant because things on the screen--particularly text--look nicer.
Good point. I was thinking about GameFAQs, where the message (This message has been deleted by a moderator or administrator.) is something you can fake. There's not much point to doing so, however.
"Limit" because there are still apps out there that don't use the new ID code, and thus will not (can not) respect the user's wish not to be tracked.
For myself, I don't think tracking for advertising purposes is as big a deal as many make it out to be. It's a bit creepy, yes, but at the same time, targeted ads can be useful. Take, for instance, Amazon's Special Offers on the Kindle. It doesn't seem to use targeted ads. At least I hope it doesn't; else Amazon must think I'm a crossdresser, because right now I have an ad for the Amazon Dress Shop. I would much prefer an ad for a science fiction book or hell, even Omaha Steaks, because at least I like steaks.
I wish the iPad had multiple users. I also wish that my iPhone had work and home profiles. This is one area where Microsoft has gotten it right--and if you don't need or want multiple users, then you don't need to use it.
The articles posted may not be (always) anti-Apple, but the comments sure are.
The keyboard isn't required to use it. It's an accessory; there's an on-screen virtual keyboard as well. I'm not sure why, but there seems to be a lot of confusion on this point.
I cannot comprehend why anyone would think that raw specs are more important than the end-user experience for a device such as this. The Surface could be twice as powerful as the iPad, but if the interface is slow as molasses, or if it's just in general a pain to use, all those GFLOPS aren't going to matter.
That's not to say that some specs aren't important: battery life, size, weight, etc. should be factors in making a purchasing decision, but they're secondary to UX.
Odds are it's someone trolling. Of course, we may never know for sure...
Well, here's what my 16GB iPhone says:
Capacity: 13.5GB
I don't have a 32GB, but the parent's estimates don't seem to be too off. Of course, it's important to note that Apple reports size (in OS X, at least; not sure about iOS) in base 10, not binary. This makes the capacity reported by the OS and the capacity "guaranteed" by the manufacturers in agreement; unfortunately, other OSs use binary, so you see some discrepancy there.
Well, take heart that at some places it's still taught. A class on logic circuits was required for a CS degree where I went. They called it "Computer Hardware", admittedly a rather vague name. But we started at the gate level and built (well, simulated) a computer using circuits we designed. At the end of the semester, it had to be able to run arbitrary instructions, and we had to be able to hand-assemble code for it (I got tired of doing this and wrote an assembler). It wasn't as detailed as nand2tetris, but at least it was taught.
Sure, working with actual, physical circuits may have been better/cooler, but I felt like the class was very useful and instructive. I may have been the only one, though, judging by how many people had a very hard time of it.
It's important to remember that Stalin would intentionally starve various regions and townships.
Stalin killed many, many more people than Hitler. This doesn't change the fact that both were evil.