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I stumbled on this review while looking for info on new ROM's. It paints a decent picture of my ugly but hardy tablet. If I ever sell it, this article would be a good link to help bump up the price . It's a half decent read and at least half-way accurate. Check it out: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8017833/viewssonic_g_tablet_the_best_android.html?cat=15
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I stumbled on this review while looking for info on new ROM's. It paints a decent picture of my ugly but hardy tablet. If I ever sell it, this article would be a good link to help bump up the price . It's a half decent read and at least half-way accurate. Check it out: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8017833/viewssonic_g_tablet_the_best_android.html?cat=15
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Ugly? I wouldn't say the thing is ugly.
The article's author is Chris Matier. The OP is 'matguard'. Coincidence? Perhaps. Still, good article.
Hmmmm, who is this really?
Anyways, very good review. It kind of explains why I still kept and use it after going out and buying an Ipad 2, and I am still running it stock.
The Ipad was necessary for the very good business apps I needed and really like and use. But other than being an owner of Ipods I have never been a user of Apple. Right off the bat, the closed society and structure grates me more than I thought it would. I could never go with their desktops or laptops.
By the way, I had used two credit cards on the Itunes store and both had the numbers lifted with attempted big purchases from the thief. Now only use Itunes gift cards but WTF? So much for Apple's security. They just go into denial mode when anyone complains or points out defects.
This review pretty much states my reasons for having the tab and loving it also. I jumped on it during a woot sale. Tried to go unrooted for a bit, but the rooting was easy, the roms are fun. I enjoy my tablet greatly.
This review is spot on. Explains all reasons I like and dislike my tablet. XDA is a necessity for this tablet to shine.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIWKytq_q4&feature=player_embedded
This is a Video of people comparing the new iPhone 5, to the old 4s. But there's a little catch to it, the 5 isn't out yet.... Take a look to see how it plays out.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIWKytq_q4&feature=player_embedded
This is a Video of people comparing the new iPhone 5, to the old 4s. But there's a little catch to it, the 5 isn't out yet.... Take a look to see how it plays out.
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This brings the Apple Vs Samsung verdict to mind. I wonder if they are related.
Mahahahahhahahha! This made my day. I needed a good laugh today and this was it
People are so stupid.... truth be told, this happens a lot with various things. The power of suggestion is quite real. P.T. Barnum said it best about a sucker being born every minute hehehehe!
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This brings the Apple Vs Samsung verdict to mind. I wonder if they are related.
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Good point... people can be manipulated into believing anything. You know that it's gonna be appealed for sure.
I would agree with the apple v samsung comment if samsung were mentioned in this video, but they were comparing apples and apples. literally.
Still funny. People are idiots. Doesn't the phone say it's a 4S on the back in extremely tiny letters? And of course a new phone without any web cache or app cache or e-mail updates every ten seconds slowing it down will be faster. All goes to show you can social-engineer just about anything.
LOLOL that's awesome.
Thinking again, I can see the verdict coming to mind... I can see, "if people are so effing stupid they can't tell the difference between an iP4S and ... well, an iP4S -- or they see differences when obviously none exist -- then how can they be expected to see the differences between the Empire State building and Lake Pontchartrain or a Galaxy device and an iPlop?"
Bet if you did that to some Android users, we would know.
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Bet if you did that to some Android users, we would know.
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Where would you even start??? it is so hard to find an android phone that looks like its predecessor that much you cant tell it apart. Plus with android users, the first question they'd probably ask is"what android version is it running?" And that would problably give it away.
Right???
I've been working break-fix for years, supporting end users from literally all walks, and one thing I've noticed about the majority of iPhone users is they are absolutely lemmings, across the board. The majority of my customers -- apple users and otherwise -- are buzzword addicts, and I had this conversation with my coworker a few days ago... you could say there's a new technology out in [insert platform here] that would be the coolest thing, and if you called it "doodooflinging" three weeks from now you'd have a hundred of their friends at the local [insert platform here] store asking for the latest poo, and it wouldn't matter that it didn't really exist because most people wouldn't know otherwise.
Like 802.11n. Seriously, how would you know, if you don't know tech and it's not written on the device?
Yeah, sheeple.
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Had to post that for all my iPhone freak friends. Totally hilarious!
Ah yes. The meat-head claiming it was lighter as he pulled his out with what looked like a nice rugged plastic case on it. Way to be perceptive...good game.
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I'm convinced that while the camera may add ten pounds it removes about 30 IQ points.
Lol, anyone saw this?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57513628-71/samsung-attacks-iphone-5-in-new-ad/
Looks like Samsung is still a little butt hurt after the court decision. No hard feelings, eh?
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Lol, anyone saw this?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57513628-71/samsung-attacks-iphone-5-in-new-ad/
Looks like Samsung is still a little butt hurt after the court decision. No hard feelings, eh?
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They've been running anti-apple stuff way before the court stuff even happened. I think it's just in response to the iphone 5 release like the guy from cnet said. I REALLY doubt samsung is too hurt over this court crap. They'll just appeal it anyways...
Samsung is really making some hilarious ads. I'd not want to be seen with an iPhone, LOL! Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nf5-Prx19ZM
Lmao good video, I honestly dont know why people are obsessed with apple products.
Status.
I'm different. Like everyone else.
You know.
EDIT: At least, that used to be it. iPhone used to be new, so people wanted one, but the status thing is still there.
For some of them, it's a "hoity toity" thing, for others it's just "I paid double what I needed to for my hardware". So it's still a status thing, but those of us back here on Planet Earth are more sensible.
A couple if friends went to ridicule the apple fans lining up for the iphone, LOL!
http://techreport.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=83570
"I paid through the nose to get features Android had for two years now!"
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So my mother in law has opened a custom t shirt and decal shop and guess what? Ive talked into making the waving andy decals she can also make a android shirt if needed. THIS IS NOT A POST ASKING FOR ANYONES BUSINESS, NOR IS IT A POST SELLING ITEMS ON XDA AS THAT IS AGAINST FORUM RULES!!! This is just a post showing off what I had made.
If interested in decals then pm me but other than that dont be posting on this post asking how much and other junk asking to buy decals but one lucky person chosen randomly in this post will be getting a waving andy decal from me kinda like a contest thingy hahahaha.
So contest rules - TELL ME WHY YOU LOVE ANDROID, one entry per contestant. Contest ends tomorrow at 12:00 PM eastern. Goodluck!!!
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I love android because of its limitless options of customizing, whether you root, or do not want to root.
Looks pretty nice
A general computing platform
Why do I love Android?
I can buy a phone that is more powerful than any computer built more than 10 years ago, run it stock, and have a perfectly capable machine that will handle 100% of the duties for 99% of the population. I can take that same phone, disable some security settings, and run any app available in the wild west of the internet (IOS needs to jailbreak to install anything not approved by Apple). A simple root and custom rom, and I can modify the feel, performance, and capabilities any way I see fit. Throttle that massive dual core processor to 300MHz and get 2 weeks of battery, OC to 2100 and catch it on fire, whatever. I can access an accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer, photodetector, proximity sensor, and GPS network on almost any Android device.
Android is a suite of tools that I can use to solve problems and create. Most phones are devices that are opaque to the user.
When I have my phone, I have a mythical device straight out of a fantasy novel. I can know my position anywhere on earth, to within meters. I can contact almost anyone on the planet. Instantaneous access to entertainment, news, financial information, databases, and people. If there is a mountain in the distance, I can measure how tall it is, look up how tall it is, or ask someone else how tall it is. Two days ago I used my phone to level a chemical reactor worth upwards of $10,000 and improved the efficiency by 15%, just because I could.
That is why I love Android.
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So my mother in law has opened a custom t shirt and decal shop and guess what? Ive talked into making the waving andy decals she can also make a android shirt if needed. THIS IS NOT A POST ASKING FOR ANYONES BUSINESS, NOR IS IT A POST SELLING ITEMS ON XDA AS THAT IS AGAINST FORUM RULES!!! This is just a post showing off what I had made.
If interested in decals then pm me but other than that dont be posting on this post asking how much and other junk asking to buy decals but one lucky person chosen randomly in this post will be getting a waving andy decal from me kinda like a contest thingy hahahaha.
So contest rules - TELL ME WHY YOU LOVE ANDROID, one entry per contestant. Contest ends tomorrow at 12:00 PM eastern. Goodluck!!!
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I love android because of XDA, if xda didn't exist I think I would have destroyed my old LG GT540 long ago...
i love android because it's android, period.
I don't love Android! I'm simply addicted to it!!
I love android. Must I need more?
Also great idea with the stickers and tees. I'm sure they will be of great success.
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tbh
Tbh I like IOS better but Androids alright
I love android because of its open source nature and the huge community of developers and users worldwide! And potatoes. Don't forget them potatoes.
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I love android because there is a device that suits what ever your preference is. And to top it off you have an unbelievable amount of support with Devs putting out a lot of roms to the community
As a flash addict, a love for android just isnt a suitable statement.
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R: Wanna win a waving andy decal? CONTEST!
I love Android because is the best OS never made! It is based on linux so it is very costumizable.
xpirt
I love android because of ease of downloading anything (games-programms-etc..)
I love android because it's the future and the best. What more can u ask for in a os
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I love android because it is not IOS!
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I love android because a couple months ago my galaxy s2 started to fry up because of the bloat and was slower than a snail carrying a rock. Then, I turned to xda for help and voila! My phone turned into a beast! Now I'm using this phone on android 4.2.2 and love it! The credit definitely goes to the awesome developers for their roms and ANDROID for it's customizability options! You don't see stuff like this on iOS!
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I love android as much as a fat kid loves cake....man I love cake.
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Got some awesome reasons on why you guys love android just thought I would pop in and let you all know the decal is 3 inches by 6 inches. They are nicely sized and I cant wait to annouce a winner tomorrow. One more thing everyone here at xda is allowed to participate from users and developers to the great mods. I will annouce the winner in the op tomorrow at 1pm eastern and will contact the winner via pm winner must be willing to provide address so decal can be shipped, and shipping IS PAID FOR BY ME!!! so good luck everyone and lets have some fun!!!!
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I love androids cuz its not made by apple and fulfills my smartphone needs.
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Okay so we have twelve and a half hours left of the contest, I'm going to bed tonight so if I have not thanked your entry tonight I will get it in the morning. And with so many good entries its hard to just pick one, and my wife suggested that I take all the entries and write the names of the posters down and draw it from a hat/box. So that is how the winner will be chosen. Truly random. Goodnight and good luck everyone!!!!
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Android central:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
The verge:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4257254/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
Phonearena:
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Review_id3280
Gsmarena:
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-914.php
Phandroid:
http://phandroid.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s4-review/
Phonedog:
http://www.phonedog.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s-4-video-review-part-1/
Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
Androidauthority:
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s4-review-194534/
Techcrunch:
http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-the-s-stands-for-super-not-simple/
Gizmodo:
http://m.gizmodo.com/5995291/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-better-not-best
Mashable.com:
http://mashable.com/2013/04/24/galaxy-s4-review/
Cnet:
http://m.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s4/35627724?ds=1
Pocketnow:
http://m.pocketnow.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
Apart from GSMArena, I don't see why anyone would bother to read these reviews at all. They are all mainstream media. You can find much better reviews that BoneXDA listed from certain other obscure sites. Gizmodo?? Is that place still alive?
Some of those reviews really took a dump on the Galaxy S4's low light performance, they place the phone in no light and then bash it for not doing well. I wouldn't expect a point and shoot to produce decent photos in those conditions.
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barondebxl said:
Android central:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
The verge:
http://mobile.theverge.com/2013/4/24/4257254/samsung-galaxy-s4-review
Phonearena:
http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Review_id3280
Gsmarena:
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s4-review-914.php
Phandroid:
http://phandroid.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s4-review/
Phonedog:
http://www.phonedog.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-s-4-video-review-part-1/
Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/samsung-galaxy-s-4-review/
Androidauthority:
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s4-review-194534/
Techcrunch:
http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/04/23/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-the-s-stands-for-super-not-simple/
Gizmodo:
http://m.gizmodo.com/5995291/samsung-galaxy-s4-review-better-not-best
Mashable.com:
http://mashable.com/2013/04/24/galaxy-s4-review/
Cnet:
http://m.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-s4/35627724?ds=1
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I like Samsung Galaxy S4
CLARiiON said:
Apart from GSMArena, I don't see why anyone would bother to read these reviews at all. They are all mainstream media. You can find much better reviews that BoneXDA listed from certain other obscure sites. Gizmodo?? Is that place still alive?
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Hey, these are official reviews. Everybody has a point of view and opinion. At the end of the day we make our own choice but why not reading these reviews to see different perspectives?
Lol at the verge link.. They love the iPhone at that site.
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cashyftw said:
Lol at the verge link.. They love the iPhone at that site.
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lol sorry guys, I'm doing all this from my iPod touch lol!!!!
The Android Authority one came off as a bit harsh, and it did that thing in reviews that other reviewers do (like Erica Griffin) that irks me. If you're coming from the S3 and you've used it a lot and now you're looking at the S4, you can come off sounding jaded when you're talking about the "small bump up" from the previous device. I have never owned a Galaxy S-line phone before, so saying it's too much like its previous counterpart doesn't help me that much since I haven't used it. People new to the phone line, like me, want to know how it does in its own merits without looking at it purely from nostalgic goggles. I'm buying a Galaxy S4, not a Galaxy S3 bundled with a Galaxy S4.
Yes, they are pretty similar, but then again I think someone has to be pretty naive to expect "revolutionary changes" when we're talking about a yearly phone release, in addition to multiple other phone releases in those years. For what it did do, I see plenty of things that make it a solid upgrade, just going by objective differences. It's asinine that the only thing separating the Galaxy S4 and being "completely awesome!" is that it used a polycarbonate back and not an aluminum one. I don't know about anyone else, but, I calibrate my standards a lot differently then that.
Well it's the "Plasticky design" debacle all over again. That's to be expected though but after buying the SGP neo-hybrid, I don't think that will be a big problem for me. As for the rest of the reviews about hardware, yeah I agree, this is pretty much the Koenigsegg of smartphone. It might not look beautiful but it packs a whole lot of punch. On the software side, I think I will disable lots of bloatware save for a view like air gesture. All and all I, as a power user, won't be disappointed in this even one bit.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/...get&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Engadget isnt too impressed with the phone, calling samsung predictable. I wonder if they are biased or too realistic. Perhaps they have got a faulty unit
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/...get&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Engadget isnt too impressed with the phone, calling samsung predictable. I wonder if they are biased or too realistic. Perhaps they have got a faulty unit
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Everyone said the same thing last year... and the GS3 became the phone of the year.
And I do understand people want a premium phone, but in all honesty, get a case.
I've seen so many people with Iphone5s with ugly cases. Doesn't that ruin the premium look and feel of your phone?
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Verge said SO many good things about the phone, but then at the end he said he would never use it because it felt... disgusting or something, lol.
These reviews make me question my order as I'm using the One but battery life isn't great on the One. But then again they all said bad things about the S3 and look what happened there.
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Maybe wait a little bit longer. Samsung anounced a dust and waterproof version of the S4.
http://www.techview.me/2013/04/ruggedized-samsung-s4-coming-in-few-weeks/
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meule46 said:
Maybe wait a little bit longer. Samsung anounced a dust and waterproof version of the S4.
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Not worth the wait or the most likely extra money IMO. Who cares about dust proof and waterproof?
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Not worth the wait or the most likely extra money IMO. Who cares about dust proof and waterproof?
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Not you apparently.
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Not you apparently.
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Damn right
CLARiiON said:
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the review from Gizmodo is the most biased review i have ever read
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phandroid said :
But all of this beauty in design falls victim to one flaw, and it’s the same that Samsung has been dealing with for the past several years. Build quality and materials simply do not feel as premium as the phone really is. It’s a bit misleading. The Galaxy S4 definitely operates as a world-class smartphone, but in your hand and pocket it feels plastic-y and a bit cheap.
We would have loved to see Samsung take some initiative in this area and upgrade to aluminum casing or perhaps a more innovative material like ceramic or polycarbonate, but alas, maybe that will come with the Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy S5. For now it seems Samsung is set in its current design language.
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world-class review indeed.
Engadget's "camera samples" are atrocious. Let me see the original photos!
Hi there xda,
You can also click the picture to get redirected to their website.
I recently found out a nice "wannabe" project called Phonebloks, what's your opinion about that?
I think it's a good thing to promote it on xda too. Feel free to comment about this.
Or you can access their website > http://www.phonebloks.com/
If the website is down for some reason, you can show your support here > https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/2931-phonebloks
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Now i'll state my opinion:
I believe this is a very good ideea, takes customisation to whole new levels and if it could be packed with an [bold]Android OS[/bold], it would be the whole new level of customisation, both hardware and software on the same platform.
Anyways, i believe this ideea should be promoted, even if we will never see it come to life, the ideea is pretty darn good. In other words, let's spread the word and at least give it a chance to start or become a trend.
There should be considered some serious stuff here. Not too many people would like to carry around a bulky device, it could be customisable from hardware to software, but it should be made a little more slim, maybe this could be done in time, or who knows, there is only an ideea for now, we can speculate here and dream about it and promote it.
Yeah, there could be a few more things to be talked about, but i'm a little tired now, so i'll be around
This is, by far, the greatest innovation for mobile devices in years. Have you seen the rate the video views are going up for their YouTube video? It's amazing that the general public is interested in something like this. As for the bulky form factor, I'd take this bulky, 100 percent customizable phone over every phone on the market to date. This is insane!
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Love it! I would buy one in a heartbeat.
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This definitely looks incredible, and I would buy one if I could. My biggest concern is the price. I can't see something like this being particularly cheap. The kind of engineering and technology that would have to go into this is staggering, and for the amount of time and effort being put into this to make it simple and user friendly, if it were sold at normal phone prices, it would be an incredible risk for the developing company.
Something like this is revolutionary and has been thought of for years. The problem is hasn't come into effect is because it will destroy the market. Manufacturers release new devices every few months. If this was available, there would be no need to buy a whole new device to get the latest and greatest.
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KayxGee1 said:
Something like this is revolutionary and has been thought of for years. The problem is hasn't come into effect is because it will destroy the market. Manufacturers release new devices every few months. If this was available, there would be no need to buy a whole new device to get the latest and greatest.
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Well, considering the bulky form factor, there could not be too much impact on the market because:
- People would like slim phones with bigger or smaller form factors.
- Companies can still get revenue from this project by investing in bloks.
- Price could be a problem.
- Fiability could be a problem.
All in all, the project is good, first of all we should see what happens with it, if it will ever be developed or something like that. Only time will tell
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I like the idea. The engineering side of things is going to be quite intense.
I give them my support though
As an engineer, this would be cool. It would also be essentially impossible to create. If the CPU, RAM, and memory were soldered in then it would be much easier, but then the project loses most of its appeal.
This is an incredible idea, I've shared as much as I can without being excessive. I know this most likely will never happen but I've had a few talks with people who hate having phones that being obsolete after a year or two. I'd love to see this produced and would most defiantly support them with their endeavor. :good:
Well, surely there would be a need of some serious engineering, but hey, at least the ideea is good, people can brainstorm on getting it up and running. The ideea is good, people are interested, now, we need companies and engineers to devote to this and we'll see wat happens
KayxGee1 said:
Something like this is revolutionary and has been thought of for years. The problem is hasn't come into effect is because it will destroy the market. Manufacturers release new devices every few months. If this was available, there would be no need to buy a whole new device to get the latest and greatest.
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And that would be great.
I think people is realising that is worth having something that will last. I'm in photography and the market is just crazy, new cameras every year and so much time needed to get confident with a model that becomes obsolete even if it could work for years.
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