Not that many compared to those that weren't saying it, but people like to forget/ignore that.
Thing is, they're not even comparing properly. They're being deceptive. Same with Microsoft's ones for the surface.
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Not that many compared to those that weren't saying it, but people like to forget/ignore that.
Thing is, they're not even comparing properly. They're being deceptive. Same with Microsoft's ones for the surface.
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Yet they want to copy Apple's use of Helvetica Neue Light. That company baffles the hell out of me.
Is it only me but these Sumsang have always gotten me curious enough to head over to BestBuy and demo one of their Samsung devices (smartwatch, phones, tablet) and whenever I'm at the Samsung section of the store playing with the devices, I always walk away unimpressed and feel like whatever they advertised isn't close to what the real experience is in person.
Anyone else had the same experience?
It have always seem to be because Andriod was never built for 1 device and Samsung doesn't have the proper engineering resource to invest on properly optimizing Andriod for their hardware, they had always needed to throw in more RAM or CPU, or higher resolution display or anyone of those combination just to keep up with the Apple's highly optimized iOS built for for hardware.
When the software isn't optimized, you ** CAN ** make it go faster by throwing faster hardware at it. Or if you took the time to optimize your code for the hardware -- you won't need higher specs to accomplish the same results.
Feels like Samsung is throwing a bunch of things together and almost half of those you may never use or need; and the other half is just to make up for optimized code. --- When I was playing G. S5 and comparing it with the Iphone 5 or 5S, for specs Samsung advertises, it doesn't feel relatively better. You would expect with better specs the Samsung devices would run circles around Apple devices. Not true at all.
That isn't even the major turn off. Most of my turn off is inconsistency of Android support between different generations of phones. Maybe not as important for regular joes or people who cares about bleeding edge... but for business minded people as well.. we need something more consistent while still being "new".
Moving from iOS version to newer iOS version has been pretty consistent and it doesn't alienate the user experience.
Anyone else had the same experience?
It have always seem to be because Andriod was never built for 1 device and Samsung doesn't have the proper engineering resource to invest on properly optimizing Andriod for their hardware, they had always needed to throw in more RAM or CPU, or higher resolution display or anyone of those combination just to keep up with the Apple's highly optimized iOS built for for hardware.
When the software isn't optimized, you ** CAN ** make it go faster by throwing faster hardware at it. Or if you took the time to optimize your code for the hardware -- you won't need higher specs to accomplish the same results.
Feels like Samsung is throwing a bunch of things together and almost half of those you may never use or need; and the other half is just to make up for optimized code. --- When I was playing G. S5 and comparing it with the Iphone 5 or 5S, for specs Samsung advertises, it doesn't feel relatively better. You would expect with better specs the Samsung devices would run circles around Apple devices. Not true at all.
That isn't even the major turn off. Most of my turn off is inconsistency of Android support between different generations of phones. Maybe not as important for regular joes or people who cares about bleeding edge... but for business minded people as well.. we need something more consistent while still being "new".
Moving from iOS version to newer iOS version has been pretty consistent and it doesn't alienate the user experience.
You misread. His point was that it's silly to take personal pride in a device you simply decided to purchase instead of another device. The fact that it's a "phablet" or that Apple might make one has nothing to so with his point.
This is definitely true. Way more people not giving apple a free pass but that's what people do to apple users: generalize. It's idiotic, and they start stumbling and backtracking when you call them out but that's never gonna change.
So true. That's why I keep using Apple products. I've got a small business myself and not only the people I hire work with Apple computers so does my girlfriend. Buying new iPhones only requires to fill in our iCloud adresses and everything is set to go. No huge differences in iOS, no substractions because software suddenly doesn't work. It's not just the hardware where I care about but it's the significant better operating OS that works just great alongside all the machines we are using, especially with the upcoming new OS.
I'm sure some Samsung products have better stats concerning hardware but android itself is missing, i.m.h.o. one crucial aspect, a solid and good working OS. Besides, I never ever did miss the add ons like the ability to put a card in your iPad for more storage. In fact, I think it's a high security risk. I rather have a more closed system that works perfect and is more durable against virus treats then an open system that doesn't always work due of the many different versions of Android people are using. The very fact that Apple is making both hardware and software makes it ideal to upgrade both versions without creating angry users because some aspects doesn't work in a sudden.
The only point of critique towards apple on business level, I use Office 365 for my documents because Pages doesn't come even close as for the abilities 365 has to offer. It's really a world of difference. I would also love the idea that users could connect their domain names directly to their iCloud devices. As long this is not possible iCloud will be regarded among many as a nice add on to share foto's with family and friends but not really suitable for business. There is a world to gain for Apple when they would achieve to power up Pages and these matters I stated above.
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You give so little credit to the general public, the vast majority of followers don't know and go on recommendations of others and it's those people who do see through this marketing and choose the product they like for perfectly valid reasons.
This tactic ultimately fails, even if it convinces a few switchers the features, usability and design of the actual product directly relates to sales. Adverts that highlight those parts of a product are most successful. Hype people up about a product and they'll only be disappoint. You have to meet the expectations only, advertising should never try and pull wool over eyes.
The reason apple is successful long term is partly their approach to advertising.
I hate to draw comparisons to cars as everyone does but VW, BMW, AUDI etc all use advertising that's similar to apple in that it doesn't boast and these are some of the most respected makes in the market, have best resale value and consistent sales.
Then there's a big problem with society. You should be proud of your loved ones not objects (unless you made/designed it).
Pathetic!
Wow! How pathetic! Out of 8.4 million people living in NYC, they found only a handful of people who prefer the Galaxy tablet and decides to boast over it Thats samesung for you Just be happy with the little scraps that they get off of the table. What a dog! Those handful of people were probably paid thousands of dollars for their lie.
Wow! How pathetic! Out of 8.4 million people living in NYC, they found only a handful of people who prefer the Galaxy tablet and decides to boast over it Thats samesung for you Just be happy with the little scraps that they get off of the table. What a dog! Those handful of people were probably paid thousands of dollars for their lie.
http://www.zdnet.com/android-races-...o-budging-apple-from-the-top-slot-7000026927/
Same thing with phones, the iPhone is the best selling phone
Well, I am proud owner of Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The Pen function definitely blows iPad away.
However, this dreaded android has wakelock plague that almost cannot be solved. This is one of the biggest reason why I hate android so much. The wakelock cannot be controlled unless you are rooting your phone. iOS rarely have some "wakelock" problems, and usually restart your phone solves the problem.
If only iPad has a pen, I will definitely buy it, especially the iPad Mini. Hopefully apple can implement multi window, because it is very useful.
However, this dreaded android has wakelock plague that almost cannot be solved. This is one of the biggest reason why I hate android so much. The wakelock cannot be controlled unless you are rooting your phone. iOS rarely have some "wakelock" problems, and usually restart your phone solves the problem.
If only iPad has a pen, I will definitely buy it, especially the iPad Mini. Hopefully apple can implement multi window, because it is very useful.
Well, I wasn't even in NYC that day, but if they had interviewed me, my first question would have been if the Samsung bloatware could be optionally removed/uninstalled.
Samsung has been ruining their devices with the uninstallable bloatware. So I can't even consider Samsung devices. And that makes me sad.
Samsung has been ruining their devices with the uninstallable bloatware. So I can't even consider Samsung devices. And that makes me sad.
Well, I wasn't even in NYC that day, but if they had interviewed me, my first question would have been if the Samsung bloatware could be optionally removed/uninstalled.
Samsung has been ruining their devices with the uninstallable bloatware. So I can't even consider Samsung devices. And that makes me sad.
Yet it can be disabled very easily.
Unfortunately the same cant be said for Apple and the apps they install.