The370z Useless Thread Part IV

[Isamu]

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i told you ***hole, i was drunk, i was lonely and you were comatose... i had a weak moment

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

anyone played around with window 8 yet? i'm wondering if it's going to be worth the upgrade? they've recently announced that you can upgrade from XP, Vista or 7 to 8 for $39.99 until the end of january. might be a good idea for that cheap, but i don't want to do it if everyone hates it...

Windows 8 is good.
The main thing people are complaining about is the new Metro (or whatever they are going to officially call it) UI, with all the tiles like Windows Phone. It will run just like Windows 7 but with newer features build primarily for touch devices.

[HKYStormFront]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Windows 8 is good.
The main thing people are complaining about is the new Metro (or whatever they are going to officially call it) UI, with all the tiles like Windows Phone. It will run just like Windows 7 but with newer features build primarily for touch devices.

i'm wondering if this is going to be another vista tho...

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i'm wondering if this is going to be another vista tho...

No, the reason for the Vista fiasco was they allowed manufactures to sell computers with it installed with worth specs than Windows XP systems. They fixed that with W7 and forcing them they must sell a certain minimum or not be allowed to purchase the license.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Windows 8 is good.
The main thing people are complaining about is the new Metro (or whatever they are going to officially call it) UI, with all the tiles like Windows Phone. It will run just like Windows 7 but with newer features build primarily for touch devices.

After having watched a few people using windows phones, I gotta say, I'm not impressed, or feeling the need to switch. I don't get too deep into the OS or coding/programing level so 7 seems fine to me...?

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

After having watched a few people using windows phones, I gotta say, I'm not impressed, or feeling the need to switch. I don't get too deep into the OS or coding/programing level so 7 seems fine to me...?

Windows Phone is still in its early stages since the overhaul a couple years ago. Think of iOS almost 5 years ago or Android 3 years ago. Microsoft is moving quickly and will probably create a 3 way tie with Apple & Google for the mobile market, but not for a couple more years.

[Isamu]

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

anyone played around with window 8 yet? i'm wondering if it's going to be worth the upgrade? they've recently announced that you can upgrade from XP, Vista or 7 to 8 for $39.99 until the end of january. might be a good idea for that cheap, but i don't want to do it if everyone hates it...

from what I have seen it's comparable to the upgrade to windows 7 from Vista

[HKYStormFront]

Originally Posted by Isamu

from what I have seen it's comparable to the upgrade to windows 7 from Vista

uhhh... it's almost nothing like 7 from what i've seen

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

uhhh... it's almost nothing like 7 from what i've seen

He is saying it will be like going from Vista to W7.
Also, the Metro UI is just an overlay, once you get behind it the system has normal features you are use to. Though I would suggest getting use to the new UI, it is here to stay for a long long long time.

[theDreamer]

Not sure if the new resolution is going to be any sharper, they will probably say it is but it will just be to fix the new size phone.
NFC is near field chip, think of those credit cards where you just wave it and it pays, no swiping required. That is NFC technology, this will allow you to possibly put your CC in your phone, boarding pass, gift cards, etc.
LTE is both AT&T and Verizon
New cables yes, but this will be a good upgrade based on what we know so far. I am sure there will be adapters made for all the old cables you already have.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Not sure if the new resolution is going to be any sharper, they will probably say it is but it will just be to fix the new size phone.
NFC is near field chip, think of those credit cards where you just wave it and it pays, no swiping required. That is NFC technology, this will allow you to possibly put your CC in your phone, boarding pass, gift cards, etc.
LTE is both AT&T and Verizon
New cables yes, but this will be a good upgrade based on what we know so far. I am sure there will be adapters made for all the old cables you already have.

I do not want this. It makes it easier for people to steal that stuff. No thanks lol


LTE is, but doesn't Apple have a contract with ATT for exclusivity for the first year after release, or was that just for the 3?

Usually the main cameras on any phone nowadays are worthwhile, I just wish they'd upgrade the front facing cameras, they are way behind.

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I do not want this. It makes it easier for people to steal that stuff. No thanks lol


LTE is, but doesn't Apple have a contract with ATT for exclusivity for the first year after release, or was that just for the 3?

Usually the main cameras on any phone nowadays are worthwhile, I just wish they'd upgrade the front facing cameras, they are way behind.

NFC tech is only dangerous because where you go buy stuff they are idiots and do not secure their end of the transaction. The actual tech is very secure, but when a place like Macy's does not understand how it works it can become dangerous.
The contacts with AT&T was just for the first few years, now it is open season on any carrier Apple wants (so basically anyone but T-mobile) on the day of launch.
The front facing cameras are limited because of the amount of space and lack of a real lenses and flash. I know a new phone from Motorola was announced with a 5-8MP front camera which is good but it is not all about MP.

[XwChriswX]

Originally Posted by theDreamer

NFC tech is only dangerous because where you go buy stuff they are idiots and do not secure their end of the transaction. The actual tech is very secure, but when a place like Macy's does not understand how it works it can become dangerous.
The contacts with AT&T was just for the first few years, now it is open season on any carrier Apple wants (so basically anyone but T-mobile) on the day of launch.
The front facing cameras are limited because of the amount of space and lack of a real lenses and flash. I know a new phone from Motorola was announced with a 5-8MP front camera which is good but it is not all about MP.

How does one attempting to do this NFC stuff make sure that both ends are secured, or is there no way to know?

Ahh cool, then I'll keep an eye out for it with Verizon. Do they still plan on releasing an 8,16,32GB version, or just the 8GB for decent price and 16,32GB for ridiculous prices? I want to be able to just have one device for music/phone in my car, but I doubt that will be the case with the amount of storage I need.

[theDreamer]

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

How does one attempting to do this NFC stuff make sure that both ends are secured, or is there no way to know?

Ahh cool, then I'll keep an eye out for it with Verizon. Do they still plan on releasing an 8,16,32GB version, or just the 8GB for decent price and 16,32GB for ridiculous prices? I want to be able to just have one device for music/phone in my car, but I doubt that will be the case with the amount of storage I need.

No real way to know about security on both ends.
Though honestly, a place that even swipes my CC should be able to handle NFC if they offer it, meaning the same level of security.
Size of the phones are still unknown. I know people are wanting a 128GB already with the last iPhone but got nothing. This is how it will probably break down:
-$100: 8GB iPhone 4S
-$200: 8GB iPhone 5
-$300: 16GB iPhone 5
And so on, I would rather see the $100 phone be a 16GB iPhone 4S but storage space prices are still holding a bit high. Slight drop this past year but not sure it is enough for them to add the 128GB level.

[HKYStormFront]

Originally Posted by XwChriswX

I do not want this. It makes it easier for people to steal that stuff. No thanks lol


LTE is, but doesn't Apple have a contract with ATT for exclusivity for the first year after release, or was that just for the 3?

Usually the main cameras on any phone nowadays are worthwhile, I just wish they'd upgrade the front facing cameras, they are way behind.

our phones have NFC, that's how the "beam" function works. most new phones will have this, especially higher end phones