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If they had wanted to do that, the iPad version would’ve been out months ago.

about 6 hours ago on Finding Clear 1.2.2 New Themes

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I really don’t get this. Back when people were comparing the Surface Pro and RT to the iPad, the whole Tribe got up in arms saying that they’re different categories of devices and shouldn’t be compared, and now you guys think that such comparisons are “awesome”? What, your objective views on what a Windows 8 machine is changes on whether or not it can beat the iPad in some randomly selected categories? Were Apple to air an ad praising the iPad’s brilliant screen, library of touch-optimized apps and battery life, I bet all of you would go “but this isn’t the same kinda device” or something.

about 7 hours ago on Microsoft Advertising Finally Becomes Awesome 3 replies 1 recommend

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I was about to make a similar post! Nothing here yet. I even signed up for that damned newsletter, but no theme! I bet that Analog Camera has a theme, though.

about 8 hours ago on Finding Clear 1.2.2 New Themes

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The “no compromise” approach never works.

Wasn’t the iPhone an attempt at one of those? It has turned out pretty fine, if you ask me.

Nothing is good or bad inherently.

Windows 8’s problem is that 27 inches of Xbox Music is about as useful as 8.1 inches of Excel. The compromises they made were too ridiculous. To this day, I don’t understand why they couldn’t have two separate OSes, one being what RT is now, and the other being the new Windows 8 desktop. The One doesn’t seem to make such ridiculous choices, IMO.

1 day ago on Is Xbox One a threat to (the future of) Apple TV? 1 reply

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Do you really think that they’re not gonna slap the cost of the Kinect on top of that of the Xbox?

1 day ago on Every Xbox One comes with a next-generation Kinect

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I’ve been using a dev unit for about a half-year now, for an hour-and-a-half stretches spent mostly just demoing it, and so far I’ve had no such concerns.

2 days ago on Leap Motion reveals first footage of Windows 8 gesture control

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From a consumer’s pov, 16GB just cannot be good, but considering that higher storage models drive in more cash, I don’t see it dying soon, at least for the iPhone. iPhone will be 16, 64, 128; iPad 32, 64, 128, IMHO.

6 days ago on How are your "realistic" expectations for WWDC ?

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Given that many people find 16GB to be more than enough already, and 32GB is sure to be a huge amount of storage for most, given on current sales pattern, I’d put my money on the latter dying out. Think about it: Apple makes more money from higher storage options. 48GB for $100 is too sweet a deal and may move the ASP to a higher level.

6 days ago on How are your "realistic" expectations for WWDC ? 1 reply

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Isn’t it for app installs and not downloads though?

8 days ago on Google: 900 million Android activations to date, 48 billion app installs

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If uploading photos to a social network is all you want, then sure, Oggl is Instagram for you guys, okay?

But are you seriously telling me you use PowerPoint or Excel on a 4.5 inch screen (at max)? And that it is a fluid experience on 3.8" devices which can’t run Temple Run?

Word seems nice, but unless you need a proper word processor, a text editor is more than enough for most. Also, again, on a screen that small?

9 days ago on Nokia sidesteps Instagram absence with Hipstamatic app and Smart Camera features (hands-on)

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I have a N9

You lucky, lucky bastard! I’m still hunting for a cyan one.

Windows Phone is Lumia, agreed, but that hardware has largely been derived from the N9.

9 days ago on Nokia's aluminum Lumia 925 is the best Windows Phone yet, but that's not enough (hands-on) 1 reply 7 recommends

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I just compared the pricing of the S4 to that of this one, not the phones at all.

9 days ago on Nokia's Lumia 925 slims down with an aluminum body, available June worldwide, T-Mobile exclusive in US 1 recommend

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I believe Windows Phone is what gives this phone and the N920 Identity

Dude, you forgot the N9? While WP and the same design style blend surprisingly well, it’s no secret that the N9 has heavily inspired Lumia hardware, more so than WP, I believe.

9 days ago on Nokia's aluminum Lumia 925 is the best Windows Phone yet, but that's not enough (hands-on) 2 replies 19 recommends

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Thank you for this. It was Facebook for a couple of years, then tumblr for a while, then a short period with Twitter and now it’s Instagram. You kinda HAVE TO join any network it is that your friends use.

9 days ago on Nokia sidesteps Instagram absence with Hipstamatic app and Smart Camera features (hands-on) 1 reply 1 recommend

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Anecdotal evidence is useless, man. It’s not that Instagram isn’t a dealbreaker, but Instagram isn’t a dealbreaker for you.

9 days ago on Nokia sidesteps Instagram absence with Hipstamatic app and Smart Camera features (hands-on) 1 reply 8 recommends

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Instagram is basically useless

*for you. Some people like it, some don’t. One person’s or a small group’s viewpoint may not, and in most cases almost certainly will not be shared by everyone.

9 days ago on Nokia sidesteps Instagram absence with Hipstamatic app and Smart Camera features (hands-on) 1 reply 11 recommends

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Man, I can almost smell all the WP fans barrelling down to complain about how Instagram is useless, and WP has all the other apps anyway.

9 days ago on Nokia sidesteps Instagram absence with Hipstamatic app and Smart Camera features (hands-on) 5 replies 9 recommends