10-30-2012, 03:09 PM | #376 |
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10-30-2012, 03:14 PM | #377 | |
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Is it possible that, despite the more recent update, he just doesn't like the iPod as much? Recent updates isn't the end-all, be-all when it comes to device functionality. |
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10-30-2012, 03:15 PM | #378 | |
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I haven't paid much attention to the Nexus announcements, but as far as I can tell the Nexus 4's only major gimps are insufficient onboard storage and no LTE antenna. There may be others I'm not aware of. However, in most other respects, the Nexus is on par with the latest offerings from Samsung and HTC, even besting them in some areas. So I have trouble seeing how third-party manufacturers can justify a $300 price difference between the two. Yet they can't reduce prices to Google's level, because you can't compete with free. So what happens? Probably more of what's been happening for the last few years: they get even closer to the carriers and the two work together to shut Google out of the mainstream market in order to preserve their business model. Everyone loses. |
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10-30-2012, 03:15 PM | #379 | |
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As to the old-new difference, it's how you use your device. Like I said, I see no difference between iOS 5 and iOS 6. |
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10-30-2012, 03:18 PM | #380 | |
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I'm surprised that, as a Samsung customer, it doesn't seem to bother him at all that his nearly-new device is completely unsupported. Then again, given that he now rejects all non-Nexus devices and their problems, it seems he does deep down but doesn't want to admit it. |
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10-30-2012, 03:21 PM | #381 | |
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Is it really necessary to document and refer back to "hypocrisy"? Is this discussion really that important to you? |
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10-30-2012, 03:25 PM | #382 | |
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I have no problem if someone is satisfied with their product as is. But when that same person mocks those who are satisfied with their products as being brainwashed sheep, manipulated by the reality distortion field, and so on, it's another matter. |
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10-30-2012, 03:26 PM | #383 |
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10-30-2012, 03:30 PM | #384 | |
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If you'd like us to hold him down while you berate him, just let us know. |
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Maybe it doesn't *need* extra support? As long as it works well, is relatively bug-free, and most Android apps continue to be version-independant, why would he care about it being supported? Not everyone needs (or wants) every single device they have to be constantly changing to be on the bleeding edge, after all.
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10-30-2012, 03:34 PM | #386 | |
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Seems like he cares when it's convenient to say so. See how this works, hrosvit? No holding down necessary. They do all the work for you with a little coaxing. |
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10-30-2012, 03:43 PM | #387 | |
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The only thing I use my iPod Touch for is music. And, very rarely, as a web surfing device of last resort. If it never gets another update during its lifespan, I don't care. The same is not true of my iPad; I read books, I surf the web extensively, I email, I watch movies, etc. I believe I speak for the simian (correct me if I'm wrong), when I say that, as I do, he views them as different classes of device. And the media player does not need and probably would not benefit from (considering his use) an update. |
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10-30-2012, 03:44 PM | #388 | |
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Remember, the SGP4 is gimped compared to its contemporary smartphone cousins. The processor, RAM, cameras, and upgradeability are all weaker. I knew that going in. But there weren't any other viable options. Since I wasn't getting a premium device, upgrading the OS isn't as critical. Now that I'm getting a 7" tablet with many features comparable to a premium smartphone, the OS matters. I'll be able to take advantage of the features it offers. Kinda a hard to do so if your device is low end and lacks the specs. Google appears to be taking this seriously by introducing multiple devices tailored for the latest version of Android. That's where I prefer playing; if the price is right. |
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