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Quote: Originally Posted by Nairb Definately not a one hand device. Probably great for handbag carriers or the modern man with his man bag. Bit too big for my jeans though. I will stick to my 5 inches max. Fits easily in pocket,…

in Samsung announces new Galaxy Mega smartphone with 6.3" display Comment by tjwal April 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Marvin In terms of the multi-window system, you can immediately see the trouble that has when you factor in different orientations. If you consider the iPad mini in landscape and say they had a f…

in Computing pioneer Alan Kay calls Apple's iPad user interface 'poor' Comment by tjwal April 2013

I agree with Alan, the user interface is poor. But it is poor in the same way that capitalism is poor. ie, everything else is even worse.

in Computing pioneer Alan Kay calls Apple's iPad user interface 'poor' Comment by tjwal April 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Blastdoor I'm curious to see what Apple puts in the iPhone 5S. I guess people would scream that Apple is doomed if they stick with the A6, but I think the A6 is a perfectly cromulent processor. I thin…

in Rumor: Apple's expiring chip contract with Samsung will lead to TSMC-built 'A7' chips Comment by tjwal April 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by asdasd Rubbish. Firstly Economics 101 tells us nothing specific about Asian supply chains. If retina is cheaper then why is the mini non-retina? AniPad retina display (264 ppi) would give t…

in Rumor: Apple to launch cheaper iPhone with plastic casing, non-Retina display this summer Comment by tjwal March 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by quest01 I don't believe they will release a non retina iphone, I just don't see it happening. Maybe a cheaper iphone made out of plastic makes sense for emerging markets even though I disagree with Apple com…

in Rumor: Apple to launch cheaper iPhone with plastic casing, non-Retina display this summer Comment by tjwal March 2013

Just make it as light as a feather and it will drift slowly to the ground when dropped.

in Apple looks to protect dropped iPhones by shifting their orientation mid-flight Comment by tjwal March 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram I think you guys in places in the UK and France need to find out why this sort of an update is "useless" (or doesn't happen) there. Is it Apple, or is it your local content provider…

in Apple TV 5.2.1 update includes redesigned Hulu interface Comment by tjwal March 2013

Aluminum is self healinig. When it get scratched a layer of aluminum oxide (AKA sapphire) forms and protects it from further corrosion. A good grade of aluminum will not oxidize to white powder. That type of corrosion is unique to poor alloy co…

in Samsung exec: Galaxy S IV's plastic body balances manufacturability and 'premium feel' Comment by tjwal March 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by Apple ][ This is complete rubbish and cheap propaganda. And you certainly can't trust what many Canadians say about it, because quite a few of them are totally blinded and brainwashed by some sort…

in BlackBerry could be building comeback off iPhone, Android converts Comment by tjwal March 2013

A bit more information on the direct to TV feature would have been nice. Most if not all smart TV will already have a youtube app so it's not a big thing. But if Youtube can do it then why not other apps, that would be a big.

in iOS YouTube app updated, gains AirPlay-like 'beaming' for televisions Comment by tjwal February 2013

I agree it is a great service. I seem to recall reading that is started out of a deal between Steve Jobs and Stanford U. One thing I do find annoying though it is the amount of 2 minute teaser lectures that are a waste of time. There a plenty …

in Apple's iTunes U educational content downloads top one billion Comment by tjwal February 2013

Quote: Originally Posted by MacBook Pro They won't move on. They can't move on. XBMC can not work on the Popcorn Hour, NMT (Networked Media Tank), Tvix, Mvix, Myka, Netgear Digital Entertainer, Ruku, Dlink DSM, Sage T…