Exactly. HTC seemed on the right track with the One X, but then they released so many variants. Now with the One, they have failed to provide the same phone on every carrier, continuing the fragmentation.
On Metro, but I think on Desktop mode it’s just as botched as it is in Windows 7. This is one of the big things pushing me towards OS X. I want REAL high-res OS scaling support, like they did on the retina MBP.
The problem with your logic is many things are “just fine” or “good enough” until you have used better. When I use my laptop (1920×1200 @ 15") and GS3 exclusively for a few days, without hooking up my laptop to my 24" monitor, the monitor that once looked fine looks horribly pixelated. My eyes adjust after a few minutes and I’m fine, but a high-density experience on a monitor would be excellent.
Try using a Retina MBP for 10 minutes, then go to any other laptop (even other MBPs) and use it. The difference is blinding!
Then why would Apple be so hell-bent on ditching Google Maps for Apple Maps? The reason is Apple wants you in their ecosystem, not Google’s. These Google apps are creating a lock-in to Google’s ecosystem, which conflicts with Apple’s.
I can’t wait until Google Music hits the iTunes store.
