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Samsung Debuts Apple-Like Design Video for Galaxy S6 Edge
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As always they copy and get it ever so slightly and therefore completely, wrong.
They put words together that don't actually make sense or even correct engligh.
Designing Possible
Master impossible materials
We make possible
For a screen shape that looks like the future
Next is now
It's just all complete gibberish.
As for the Aluminium / Aluminum Thing both are actually correct. But having an English guy pronounce the american way proves how fake it all is.
The stupid thing is they make nice high end devices (and crap mid/low range) I have no idea why they feel the need to copy so obviously in so many ways.
They put words together that don't actually make sense or even correct engligh.
Designing Possible
Master impossible materials
We make possible
For a screen shape that looks like the future
Next is now
It's just all complete gibberish.
As for the Aluminium / Aluminum Thing both are actually correct. But having an English guy pronounce the american way proves how fake it all is.
The stupid thing is they make nice high end devices (and crap mid/low range) I have no idea why they feel the need to copy so obviously in so many ways.
Yes, but to be fair there too. There is a small difference between following or "copying" the famous 40-50 years old design language of a company (Braun/ Dieter Rams) and "copying" the design of your main competitor in a certain market.
I suspect that wasn't aligned centre so you has easy access to spin it from the front.
Because reacting over the top to those comments like you did here (what's your stake in this?) is off course, completely levelheaded... Absolutely (sic).
Samsung's commercial (and most of their products) are the total opposite of originality yet they claim to be into design. Attacking them on their continuous lies in a thread relating to those lies, is completely relevant. The fact you even mention the S6, a complete rehash of everything Apple they supposedly despised just a year ago, is ironic.
They should be called out on their uber copier and hypocrite reputation; good thing Xiaomi is giving them a taste of their own medicine. If you got problem with that; well, I can't help it.
They're excellent as a supplier of parts, no question, but they shouldn't BS people about the rest.
I'll simplify it for you. Anything semi-decent Samsung has created has been copied from others. Anything Samsung has created that's entirely original has been crappy, tacky, or both.
The main reason they get so much hate is their shameless and unjustified arrogance.
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What chamfered edges?
This quote doesn't make sense. If it was a "see what sticks" move, the S6 Edge would have never been made since the Note Edge wasn't well received. If anything, they doubled down on the curved screen. I wasn't aware they claimed their curved screen was first. But hey, there's a lot I'm not aware of. I learned something new today.
They failed to provide something compelling to you. Just because you don't see a use case doesn't mean there isn't one for someone else.Earlier in this thread I already said it not a phone for me. I think it looks great and like nothing else on the market today. I don't find utility in the curved edges but I'm not so closed minded to think no one else does.
The same principle would apply if Apple did it. You say they would provide more utility. That's not necessarily true. Depends on the individual and use case. Apple has introduced things that were on other devices first. Some of the implementations were better, some were not. But that's based on my opinion, not definitive fact.
You really think my post is an overreaction? Ironic
By all means, continue to "call out" Samsung for their design cues if it makes you feel better. Also I thought Xiaomi is often accused of copying Apple, not Samsung. Hmm...
Given their history and corporate culture, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they also copied a competitor's ship designs.
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You couldn't be more wrong. While Apple doesn't generally invent new technology, they do implement it in a unique and groundbreaking manner that turns entire industries on their head and changes people's lives.
Apple didn't invent the microcomputer or the graphical user interface but they combined both to create the world's first computer that was approachable, fun and easy to use.
Apple didn't invent digital music players but they revolutionized the market with the iPod's portability, ease of use, and beautiful design and build quality.
Apple didn't invent smartphones or multi-touch capacitive displays, but they created the first device that provided the functionality of a computer in your pocket, the first real mobile web browser, the first easy to use mobile mapping software, and many other features while making everything accessible from a delightful user interface that didn't require instructions to use. The entire mobile phone industry copied Apple after 2007.
The Mac, the iPod, and the iPhone will endure forever as icons of innovation and design, while the Dell PC, the Microsoft Zune, and the Samsung Galaxy will be happily forgotten.
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dude,
You made a blanket statement, "Koreans are this way." You are assigning a characteristic to all Koreans. This is easily perceived as racist, whatever your intentions.
I think Apple should have patented the imagery somehow. After all they get to patent everything else.
Both commercials are miserable, like they are sniffing their own farts. The worst thing is both products are really not that good nor novel like they are portrayed. With AW you get some silly screen extension on your wrist and with Edge you get, I don't know some nice glow reflection if you put it upside down on the table.
Both commercials are miserable, like they are sniffing their own farts. The worst thing is both products are really not that good nor novel like they are portrayed. With AW you get some silly screen extension on your wrist and with Edge you get, I don't know some nice glow reflection if you put it upside down on the table.
Lol, no.
Lexus styling on the high end is a somewhat less blatant example of copying compared to Samsung - a mish-mash of BMW and Mercedes Benz. On the lower end their styling is classic, over-the-top Japanese aero effects.
A Lexus cannot approach the performance, handling or road feel of a BMW. Their interiors, while seemingly luxurious, are a notch below German cars in the quality of materials, especially the leather.
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Do you realize Piggie said the exact same thing you did? Piggie just managed to do it with far fewer words.
Piggie said: They don't invent things, they take a type of product that's already on sale, and improve upon it.
It's a more succinct version of your quote. Speaking of your quote. I have to say, it borrows liberally from Apple's marketing. The words and phrasing are distinctly Apples style. Careful. Someone might accuse you of a lack of originality and copying. I wouldn't, but some might.
You would have a great point. However, Samsung has openly directed their adverts towards Apple in the past -- actual commercials and adverts.
Apple has never directly mentioned Samsung in their adverts/commercials. And if they did, it was never as large scale as Samsung attempts.
If samsung never mentioned Apple, then you would have a point. However, samsung has opened the gates for all criticism once they made the big mistake of comparing themselves to apple and actually taking a jab or two in the open spotlight.
King of Samsung: a chairman's reign of cunning and corruption
http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/30/3709688/samsung-25-years-lee-kun-hee
In S. Korea, the Republic of Samsung
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world...215420-3de1-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html
Sir James Dyson goes after Samsung over 'cynical rip off' vacuum cleaners
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/wo...-over-cynical-rip-off-vacuum-cleaners-1179738
Samesong - Imitation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aqc8NGrhnw
You really think my post is an overreaction? Ironic
By all means, continue to "call out" Samsung for their design cues if it makes you feel better. Also I thought Xiaomi is often accused of copying Apple, not Samsung. Hmm...
Calling something vitriolic and the "********", etc, IS over the top.
You think words mean nothing and have no emotional charge?
You can't claim to be "above the fray" with an unapologetic one sided retort. So, it is a legitimate question to ask, what is your stake?
I've owned Apple stock for a long time and first bought Apple products in the early 80s, that's one reason I comment as I do. That's my stake, financial and otherwise.