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why no 800x480 screen?
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I'm sure they don't see a strong enough reason to do it, given all the drawbacks. The drawbacks are higher component cost, higher battery drain, greater load on the graphics processor to push the additional pixels, and software incompatibilities. The benefits are rather small given that the current screen is already quite good.
Why no front - facing camera?
Why no apple lit logo?
Why does it looks the same?
WHY can't people get over the crap that doesn't matter!
Seriously look at your phone from 5 years ago and come back and say "Thanks Apple"
(Well you don't have to say the last part but just be a little bit more grateful)
Why no apple lit logo?
Why does it looks the same?
WHY can't people get over the crap that doesn't matter!
Seriously look at your phone from 5 years ago and come back and say "Thanks Apple"
(Well you don't have to say the last part but just be a little bit more grateful)
Why no front - facing camera?
Why no apple lit logo?
Why does it looks the same?
WHY can't people get over the crap that doesn't matter!
Seriously look at your phone from 5 years ago and come back and say "Thanks Apple"
(Well you don't have to say the last part but just be a little bit more grateful)
What's up with these people so quick to defend APPLE whenever another user raises a question. I believe not even APPLE employees are that defensive. Can't someone even ask a simple 'why'? Does every question regarding iPhone sound like a whine to your ears?
As a consumer, we can always ask why. If APPLE is a good company, they should want that from us. I believe they are and I believe they do.
I don't get people treating APPLE like a thin glass ball that will break when people touch it. Don't worry. We all love APPLE and iPhone and no one will ruin anything.
Because the current resolution is plenty sharp enough at 160dpi, and the trade-off in battery life would not be worth it.
I have no problem with people asking questions the problem is when people repeat what's already said AND the things WE can't change.
Why can't people accept things they way that they are and move on. . .
Sorry if I came off as defensive but people really ask for a lot that's NOT necessary. I.E Front-Facing Cam. . . Higher Res screen. Besides the battery sucks now imagine what a better screen would do
Amen. If you really want a bigger resolution... then you'd basically need a bigger screen to even be able to tell the difference.
I have no problem with people asking questions the problem is when people repeat what's already said AND the things WE can't change.
Why can't people accept things they way that they are and move on. . .
Sorry if I came off as defensive but people really ask for a lot that's NOT necessary. I.E Front-Facing Cam. . . Higher Res screen. Besides the battery sucks now imagine what a better screen would do
Innovation ceases to happen when we "just accept things the way that they are and move on."
And your opinion of necessary and someone else's is different. Get off your fanboy bandwagon.
Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.
The moment Apple puts a higher resolution screen in, all those who are saying the current screen is just fine, will suddenly change their mind. Never fails.
As for resolution, I'm old and I can still see the pixels on the current screens. But the phones with WVGA (much higher DPI) look almost like photos.
The moment Apple puts a higher resolution screen in, all those who are saying the current screen is just fine, will suddenly change their mind. Never fails.
As for resolution, I'm old and I can still see the pixels on the current screens. But the phones with WVGA (much higher DPI) look almost like photos.
This. If you have used higher resolution screens, you can definitely tell the difference. In particular, hi-res OLED screens are just flat out breathtaking.
Yea, devs are going to double their development costs to make a better looking game, and then go and ignore the 40,000,000 consumer base to sell their expensive game to only 2-3 million. That's the best business strategy I've ever heard! /sarcasm
I would say the reason behind not having a higher resolution screen or a larger one would boil down to.... get this - Apple doesn't have too!
Before anyway gets upset and starts talking about their 5 year old monochrome displays, let me elaborate. The iPhone doesn't have real competition at the moment. The Pre is darn near close and I think after a few patches it'll be a great device and give the "extra push" for Apple to take a bigger step in the next model.
I believe the next model will hav an OLED screen, but at the same screen size. They'll probably bump the size and resolution in the following model (2011). You can disagree with me here, that's fine; I can garauntee you will not see a lot of things upgraded at one time in the near future. Apple will continue to bump a few things here and there in each model. Every two years you get a big bump compared to what you have versus smaller bumps every year.
Screen resolution is independant of apps, Apple has said for a long time not to code/design your apps for any specific resoultion. Apps, if designed in a way that Apple recommends will scale just fine; hardware on the other hand is a bit different. You will see distinctions in what can and cannot play on certain models depending on processor, internal memoery (not storage), and the graphics chip.
Next year, I can see the iPhone using the same processor as the 3GS, unless another phone maker that Apple considers its competition announces the use of a better processor. It's possible the rumors about a multi-core could reach the iPhone next year. We simply don't know.
All-in-all we will see bumps in specs year over year, the idea is not to have a groundbreaking iPhone to buy every year. It's to convince those that are eligible to upgrade every 18-24 months - this new model is leaps and bounds better than your 2 year old iPhone; slighly better than the 1 year old iPhone.
For example:
Take the 1st Gen iPhone upgrade to the 3G model. It ws a small bump in specs. The idea wasn't to get all of the original iPhone owners to upgrade, but to open the door to get everyone on the iPhone bandwagon.
Yes, a lot of 1st Gen owners upgraded, it's a bonus. Different case design, adding 3G and gps is a small bump in specs.
Now you take the 3g upgrade to the 3GS, I consider this a medium sized bump. Adding a compass, video recording with autofocus, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and touch focus, (activated) Nike+ support, New & faster processor, more internal memory and more storage. The only thing this is missing for me to call this a big upgrade would have been a better screen.
The upgrade from the 1st gen to the 3GS is HUGE! There's no ifs, ands, buts about it. This is how I see Apple moving forward. A certain number of people will get the new iPhone every year - regardless.
I think Apple wants to give you a big bump in specs every two years to convince you to upgrade.
Before anyway gets upset and starts talking about their 5 year old monochrome displays, let me elaborate. The iPhone doesn't have real competition at the moment. The Pre is darn near close and I think after a few patches it'll be a great device and give the "extra push" for Apple to take a bigger step in the next model.
I believe the next model will hav an OLED screen, but at the same screen size. They'll probably bump the size and resolution in the following model (2011). You can disagree with me here, that's fine; I can garauntee you will not see a lot of things upgraded at one time in the near future. Apple will continue to bump a few things here and there in each model. Every two years you get a big bump compared to what you have versus smaller bumps every year.
Screen resolution is independant of apps, Apple has said for a long time not to code/design your apps for any specific resoultion. Apps, if designed in a way that Apple recommends will scale just fine; hardware on the other hand is a bit different. You will see distinctions in what can and cannot play on certain models depending on processor, internal memoery (not storage), and the graphics chip.
Next year, I can see the iPhone using the same processor as the 3GS, unless another phone maker that Apple considers its competition announces the use of a better processor. It's possible the rumors about a multi-core could reach the iPhone next year. We simply don't know.
All-in-all we will see bumps in specs year over year, the idea is not to have a groundbreaking iPhone to buy every year. It's to convince those that are eligible to upgrade every 18-24 months - this new model is leaps and bounds better than your 2 year old iPhone; slighly better than the 1 year old iPhone.
For example:
Take the 1st Gen iPhone upgrade to the 3G model. It ws a small bump in specs. The idea wasn't to get all of the original iPhone owners to upgrade, but to open the door to get everyone on the iPhone bandwagon.
Yes, a lot of 1st Gen owners upgraded, it's a bonus. Different case design, adding 3G and gps is a small bump in specs.
Now you take the 3g upgrade to the 3GS, I consider this a medium sized bump. Adding a compass, video recording with autofocus, 3 megapixel camera with autofocus and touch focus, (activated) Nike+ support, New & faster processor, more internal memory and more storage. The only thing this is missing for me to call this a big upgrade would have been a better screen.
The upgrade from the 1st gen to the 3GS is HUGE! There's no ifs, ands, buts about it. This is how I see Apple moving forward. A certain number of people will get the new iPhone every year - regardless.
I think Apple wants to give you a big bump in specs every two years to convince you to upgrade.
My phone from 5 years ago has features the iphone 3gs just got
Which camera and what features? Are you still using it? I remember what we were deploying five years ago. Yikes!
The reason there's not a higher resolution screen is simply that there isn't a good, cheap supplier of higher-resolution touch displays who can handle Apple's volume.
They'd switch in a heartbeat if they had such a supplier. Battery life isn't an issue unless they significantly increase the screen size, and the newer graphics could drive a higher-res display if need be. These "480x320 screens are all I need" discussions will seem incredibly quaint soon enough.
They'd switch in a heartbeat if they had such a supplier. Battery life isn't an issue unless they significantly increase the screen size, and the newer graphics could drive a higher-res display if need be. These "480x320 screens are all I need" discussions will seem incredibly quaint soon enough.
A decent 3G S-only game is going to make a fortune because everyone's going to get it to show off their new phone. The strategy won't work for long, or for many, but the first few 3G S games are going to make a killing just because they show off the 3G S. And you can bet Apple will feature them.Yea, devs are going to double their development costs to make a better looking game, and then go and ignore the 40,000,000 consumer base to sell their expensive game to only 2-3 million. That's the best business strategy I've ever heard! /sarcasm
I've got no inherent problem with higher-resolution screens, but not if they were to come at the expense of responsiveness, performance, or battery life on the phone. If they could manage a high-res screen without sacrificing the quality of the UI experience, more power to them. I'll take it.
As has been mentioned above, higher resolution doesn't have to translate into smaller buttons and tiny fonts. It translates into better-looking screen elements and the potential to fit more on the screen.
All else (performance, etc.) being equal, higher resolution is always better with a resolution-independent OS.