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[masta247]

That already happened to some extent. I remember reading a huge article about devices that make other devices obsolete.
With cameras the point remains that you can't really put huge optics into a cell phone and while it might seem strange cell phone cameras haven't evolved much for the last 5-7 years. Do you remember first Sony Ericsson cybershot phones? They had 2mpx, then 3mpx sensors that could take pictures that were at least as good as average modern smartphones. It's just that now it's a standard. Indeed cell phones might make cheap point and shoot cameras obsolete but then again some people would rather buy a sub-100$ camera than a 400$ smartphone for similar effect (right now most sub-100$ cameras would take better pictures anyway, plus they provide pros of better optics, zoom etc.). But for a lot of people who already own these phones buying a really cheap camera would be pointless, so they definitely endanger their sales.

 

[Flipmo]

I still have an alarm-clock. It's from Sony and it rocks. So eat shit, mother fucker.

 

[S O F I]

There's still a time and place for point and shoot cameras. Mainly, parties and concerts where things can get a bit hectic and you don't want to risk dropping your phone or giving it to a stranger to take a picture.

But I wouldn't buy one. In the near future, I can see myself buying a DSLR and just having that and my cell phone. However, I'd rather buy that new camera that's in development that's a ball and you throw it in the air and it snaps a photo. Now that would be fuckin cool.

 

[Flipmo]

There's still a time and place for point and shoot cameras. Mainly, parties and concerts where things can get a bit hectic and you don't want to risk dropping your phone or giving it to a stranger to take a picture.

But I wouldn't buy one. In the near future, I can see myself buying a DSLR and just having that and my cell phone. However, I'd rather buy that new camera that's in development that's a ball and you throw it in the air and it snaps a photo. Now that would be fuckin cool.

Say what?

 

[masta247]

What? ..Why? I mean, is there even market for that?

 

[S O F I]

you fockin luddites

http://gizmodo.com/throwable-panoramic-ball-camera/
http://jonaspfeil.de/ballcamera

 

[Flipmo]

I want.

 

[S O F I]

flip and I want it. there's your market, bitch.

 

[Pittsey]

I still have an alarm-clock. It's from Sony and it rocks. So eat shit, mother fucker.

I have a natural light alarm clock from Philips. I only use it during the winter though.

There's still a time and place for point and shoot cameras. Mainly, parties and concerts where things can get a bit hectic and you don't want to risk dropping your phone or giving it to a stranger to take a picture.

But I wouldn't buy one. In the near future, I can see myself buying a DSLR and just having that and my cell phone. However, I'd rather buy that new camera that's in development that's a ball and you throw it in the air and it snaps a photo. Now that would be fuckin cool.

I have a DSLR, and a point and click and an underwater camera. Does that make me a loser?

 

[Flipmo]

I have a natural light alarm clock from Philips. I only use it during the winter though.

I was actually thinking about picking that up sometime ago. Does it work as well as it's advertized?

 

[Pittsey]

I was actually thinking about picking that up sometime ago. Does it work as well as it's advertized?

I have mine set to the most gradual setting over a 15 minute period, but as soon as it starts lighting up, it disturbs me. So it's not gradual at all. It's not as aggressive as an alarm clock, but it's not natural either...! And in the summer I wake up at 5am for a while, as I seem to be sensitive to light for a while. But I hate dark mornings, so I prefer it.

 

[S O F I]

I have a DSLR, and a point and click and an underwater camera. Does that make me a loser?

no, it makes you very cool. can i get an autograph?

 

[Flipmo]

Steve Jobs: “I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product”

By Ian Hardy on October 20, 2011 at 8:54pm in Mobile News

The upcoming authorized bio of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson will uncover much about the man. The book goes on sale on Monday but somehow the Associated Press purchased one ahead of time. They took the time and wrote some initial thoughts, which are quite revealing of how Jobs operated and his quest for perfection and simplicity. However, there was a side of Jobs that was downright nasty. According to the book the relationship with once Apple Board member Eric Schmidt, who was also CEO of Google, was immediately tarnished when Android was officially launched in 2010. Apparently Jobs “was livid” and accused Google “grand theft” for how the OS operated.
Jobs stated “I will spend my last dying breath if I need to, and I will spend every penny of Apple’s $40 billion in the bank, to right this wrong. I’m going to destroy Android, because it’s a stolen product. I’m willing to go thermonuclear war on this”. I would say that’s a bit more than being “livid”.
Majority of the manufacturers are helping with the growth of Android, Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola have all committed to releasing more devices with the Android OS. A recent Gartner study predicts that Google’s Android OS will capture 48.8% of the smartphone market share by 2015, Apple will have 17.2%.
Source: AP
Via: 9to5Mac

 

[masta247]

was immediately tarnished when Android was officially launched in 2010. Apparently Jobs “was livid” and accused Google “grand theft” for how the OS operated.

Wut? It was officially launched in 2008.

Also Android operates in a TOTALLY different way than iOS. There were only some UI similarities and again it was more similar to other previously released systems than to iOS.

 

[Pittsey]

So.... Apple stole their product from IBM by that reasoning?

A smartphone will have similarities with other smart phones, much like all cars have the same sort of structure. Because they are cars.

 

[masta247]

There are first full hardware reviews of the Iphone 4S out there. Reviewers seem to be pleased with what it offers inside, despite the old design.
The screen seems to be the most controversial topic because some praise it for being one of the best LCDs while some criticize it for being old, small and not up there with modern Amoleds.

However I have to mention, that it seems to have a really great camera for a phone. It often beats the Xperia Arc if it comes to image quality (same sensor, different drivers). Pictures taken by the Iphone 4S are perhaps less vivid but of overall better quality. It's one thing where the new Iphone really shines and I hope that the smartphone world will catch up soon with this. Anyway, now I don't understand Samsung using a really crappy camera in their Galaxy Nexus even more.

Do you know what's ridiculous? Here in Poland first Iphone 4S devices go for about 1800$ at Apple resellers for the 64gb version (or 1500$ for the 16gb version) and online auction sites for 1200$ (the chepest price for the 16gb version) to 1600$ (cheapest price for the 64gb version).. and there are idiots who buy them for that price.
To put it in a better perspective that's equal to about 6 months minimum wage for our standards, or 3 months average wage.

 

[dilla]

I'd give that ball camera to a coon, watch him play basketball with it, let him take it home so I can find out where the rest of the colony lives, locate it on Google Maps, and go in with a pack of Dobermans and a fire hose.

So there is definitely a market for it.

 

[dilla]

Might be my next notebook. As soon as OSX 10.8 comes out because I'm not being forced to use Lion, that POS OS.
http://www.bgr.com/2011/10/31/apple...+TheBoyGeniusReport+(BGR+|+Boy+Genius+Report)

 

[S O F I]

I'm reading the Jobs book. It's very entertaining. Check this thing he said to his mom:

‘I’m a fruitarian and I will only eat leaves picked by virgins in the moonlight.’”

Isaacson, Walter (2011-10-24). Steve Jobs (Kindle Location 1432). Simon & Schuster. Kindle Edition.

 

[Pittsey]

I'm reading the Jobs book. It's very entertaining. Check this thing he said to his mom:

‘I’m a fruitarian and I will only eat leaves picked by virgins in the moonlight.’”

Isaacson, Walter (2011-10-24). Steve Jobs (Kindle Location 1432). Simon & Schuster. Kindle Edition.

I don't know if I can read it yet. All the adoration from the blinded masses after his death, has made it a bit annoying for me. I need to wait until the sheeples have forgotten about him...