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Originally Posted by Napoleon_PhoneApart
I didn't think that BGR's review went over the top on any of its points. Folks in here are just way too sensitive right now to any mention of shortcomings or problems with their new phone.
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Agree 100%.
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Originally Posted by ManMythLegend
No. First sentence "add on to my review".
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It's an add on in the sense that it's his personal opinion. Notice how he kept all of that out of the actual review. Further, the title of the editorial is "Google Android
Personal Thoughts" and it is "Filed under: Android, Handsets,
Opinions." Notice how the actual review is not tagged under Opinions. He kept it separate for a reason and I think it would be smart to recognize this.
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Originally Posted by ManMythLegend
For those defending these and engadget goons. There little "be careful what you wish for" comments about Flash are just another in this weeks line of stupid commentary.
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Flash is absolute garbage. I don't want my browser being clogged up with weak Flash intros and horrible Flash ads. Apple made the right choice in not including Flash. It is a horrible resource hog. Bring on HTML5 and let's be done with Flash forever. Good riddance.
A lot of people like to take up the "iPhones are for mainstream idiots!" flag but Flash is definitely a mainstream idea. Those in the know are aware of Flash's many, many shortcomings. And what would I use Flash for, anyway? Poorly designed websites with cheap intros? Flash games? Don't waste my time.
At least Android is open source. Hopefully then I will be able to avoid Flash completely.
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Originally Posted by IOWA
Notice its the people who really can't think for themselves praise the iphone. They like being told what to like.
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Where do you people come up with this nonsense? How is it that people can't really think for themselves when they like the iPhone? What does that even mean? Anyone who likes anything about the iPhone can't think for him/herself? It is ridiculous how someone liking the iPhone, any aspect of it at all, automatically can't think for him/herself. Have you even used an iPhone for an extended period of time? Or are you just having this attitude because everyone loves the iPhone?
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Originally Posted by IOWA
I love how people are all critics when they have very little knowledge of the subject.
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How very relevant. Do you own an iPhone? According to your signature, no, you do not. So who has little knowledge of the subject at hand? A subject that specifically discusses the iPhone?
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Originally Posted by IOWA
Bgr also loves to blast winmo, when it still outshines every mobile os out there with pure functionality. I seriously miss my winmo but manufactures just aren't putting out modern hardware with winmo. If they loaded winmo 7 on the nexus hardware people would really be amazed. Flawless LOCAL syncing, and it offers cloud syncing. True push email, true copy and paste anything. Amazing live messenger. I can go on and on.
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That's because winmo is garbage and that is why Microsoft is releasing 7 in very quick succession of 6.5. 6.5 wasn't even meant to be released.
From wiki:
Windows Mobile 6.5 was never part of Microsoft's mobile phone roadmap, and has been described by its chief executive, Steve Ballmer, as an unwanted stopgap until the multi-touch enabled Windows Mobile 7 arrives in 2010.[35] Version 6.5 is a minor upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1 that was released to manufacturers on May 11, 2009, and the first devices running the operating system are expected to debut later during October '09.
You can extol 7 all you want but it's not released. Until then, calm yourself. I am all for 7 being fantastic. And from what I'm hearing and seeing, it is fantastic. That's great. I hope it does well. If it performs better than my Android phone, I assure you I will pick one up. I am just as excited about winmo 7 as anyone else. I really hope MS, with all its experience in OSes, comes out swinging. They have a lot to bring to the table.
Further, this is not directed to you, but to many on this forum: I don't care about loyalty to Apple, Google, or MS. I don't care in the least. All I care about is my experience, not one side "winning." You all should feel the same. What do you benefit when your OS is garbage but it is selling the most? The market will never improve.
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Originally Posted by IOWA
Its going to boil down to android, webos, and winmo. Unless rim innovates big time, and apple dumps their archaic business model, they will be left in the dust.
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This is hilarious. Yes, Apple, with its archaic business model, sells the most hardware and sets the standard for mobile OSes. If you knew anything, you'd know Apple has a fantastic business model. Look at how iTunes revolutionized the music industry. And look at how the App Store revolutionized the cell phone industry. Small developers can make substantial money whereas they could not have before. Moreover, with Apple's acquisition of Quattro, shows they know where this market is heading.
I understand you love WinMo. And that's fine. You should buy and love whatever OS suits you. But your failure to recognize the good Apple has done to the mobile market is absurd. The entire mobile phone market was turned on its head with the release of the iPhone. It is absolutely ridiculous some people on this forum refuse to believe this. If it weren't for Apple, we would all not be with our N1s in their current state.
I bought my N1 recognizing its shortcomings. But I know Google is going to improve the OS. I like its direction and I know the phone will do what I want it to do. If any of you want your phones to be improved, no matter how great you may think they are, it is in your best interest to recognize its shortcomings and acknowledge what the other companies do better. Until then, enjoy having your head in the sand.