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Samsung Announces New Flagship Galaxy S 4 Competitor to Apple's iPhone
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Yeah, not like fragmentation exists on iPhones at all. Say, how's Siri performing on your iPhone 4?
1080pmy sony television only has 720p
My 4 year old TV is 1080p. My 3 year old monitor is 1200p.
Dont understand this fragmention bs, Samsung or any other manufacture that use android never plays catchup if people want someone to blame about late update then throw stones at carriers; anyone with basic forum knowledge updates the phone as soon the update is out.
Samsung just tripped up over its own feet here. Gimmicks over substance. Can't say I'm surprised.
An opportunity for Apple given they're "next up to the plate" so to speak. I have a feeling a few features held in development for the iPhone 6 are about to get fast-tracked to the '5S'. Not to mention Jony's take on iOS.
An opportunity for Apple given they're "next up to the plate" so to speak. I have a feeling a few features held in development for the iPhone 6 are about to get fast-tracked to the '5S'. Not to mention Jony's take on iOS.
I'm not sure I like this trend of monstrous sized phones. For me Apple has it absolutely spot on with the iPhone 5. I want something I can slip in my pocket and not even know it's there until I can feel a buzz from an event.
What will a design guy do to ios ? Make it more pretty
? So your feeling also tells you that Apple will be desperate ? I mean why would they "fast-track" features of the iphone 6 while they can still milk the 5s update and the save the good stuff later.....----------
Phone size is the same
well its slimmer now.
True. But people scream at how much better Android is. 6 months later and Chrome on my Nexus 7 is still a laggy pile of crap. And that's a browser. Something that should be well understood by now.
You know what, no. I'm not letting you off this easily. If you're going to call him out for his horrendous math, then your math is also accountable. I'm calling you out.
Your post in a thread where you were arguing that 441ppi is better than 326ppi:
https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=16476041#post=16476041
The Facts:
The human eye can accommodate to a nearest distance of 7cm (~2.8 inches).
A good general "absolute closest distance" that accounts for comfort is about 12cm (~4.8 inches).
A good general "ideal user distance", assuming 20/20 vision is basically 25-40 cm (10-16"). We'll split the difference and say 13".
From Wiki, the generally accepted calculation for minimal viewing distance is found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimum_HDTV_viewing_distance#Human_visual_system_limitation
Get comfortable with it, because this is what I'm going to use to roast you. Ready?
The Math:
Inputs:
Let's take a look at the "Inferior" iPhone5 first.
Diagonal size: 4". Res is 1136x640. Physiological limit: 10.5".
"Superior" Galaxy S 4
Diagonal size: 5". Res is 1920x1080. Physiological limit: 7.8".
The Conclusion
So what does this mean? It means that, all other things equal, the user will NOT going to be able to perceive the difference between an iPhone5 and a Galaxy S 4.
Note: It's not, "might not". It's "will not".
Do us all a favor: take the beam out of your own eye before futzing with the plank in another's. And please, while you're at it, base your assertions in facts and not baseless accusations.
I don't really enjoy making you look like an idiot, but when you're that particularly nasty to someone without a good reason, you deserve it. Hope you enjoyed the shellacking.
Peace out, son.
No digital pen?
Specs bumps but quite similar to S3 Galaxy to me,just my impression,probably i'm wrong thats why i'm waiting to see it side by side on a shop.
By the way the Digital Pen was what i was waiting for but i understand this is to preserve Notes 2 sales..which unfortunately remains too bigger for me.
If only Apple could sell an Universal Pen to Rule every IOS..
Specs bumps but quite similar to S3 Galaxy to me,just my impression,probably i'm wrong thats why i'm waiting to see it side by side on a shop.
By the way the Digital Pen was what i was waiting for but i understand this is to preserve Notes 2 sales..which unfortunately remains too bigger for me.
If only Apple could sell an Universal Pen to Rule every IOS..
Depending on the next iPhone announcement - this might be my next phone. That's an impressive device!
I remember when the iPhone came out and Apple fans drew direct feature comparison lists to claim it was the best, now another phone has more features and the goal posts have been moved.
I remember when the iPhone came out and Apple fans drew direct feature comparison lists to claim it was the best, now another phone has more features and the goal posts have been moved.
Yes, given his ethos definitely "more pretty" or cleaner/more functional, but also given his powerbase as iOS whip, will hopefully task those on the tech side to prioritise features that enhance the user experience.What will a design guy do to ios ? Make it more pretty
I didn't say Apple were desperate but that they would look on this stumbled rival launch as a golden opportunity, rather than again face criticism about marginal incremental upgrades as they have previously.
This kind of innovation seems a bit aimless.
Looks like catching up is easier than running in front.
Looks like catching up is easier than running in front.
Because that isn't what Retina display means. It means with average eyesight (not perfect) at a certain distance you can not see the pixels. Some people have better eyesight. Some people hold their devices closer. Best thing to do with displays is compare them with your eyes.
Phone size is the same
I think he was talking about large phones in general and not specifically for the S4.
I dont have any faith on jony doing anything that will enhance the user experience on iOS atm and also dont think they will make any radical change to the UI/design, i feel like they are trap cause of old actions and maybe fear changing the game in 1 blow
Anyway dont take my post as an attack mate
Ps. English not my native.
Quite but not surprising given we're talking about a corporation that has been dragged through the world's courtrooms and repeatedly adjudged to have indulged in widespread patent infringement (essentially IP theft), hence the moniker "Samesung".
Fact is that unfortunately Apple is slowly being left behind... Curious about what Tim Cook will have to say at the predictably boring iPhone 5S launch event about the record breaking sales the Galaxy S4 will have by then. Very sad to see Apple going downhill...