Comments for TFTS - Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities http://nexus404.com/Blog TFTS - the very latest in technology news, new gadgets and gizmos. From HDTVs to netbooks, cell phones, DSLR cameras, PMPs, DAPs. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:21:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Incantor Puts New Touch Of Immersion On World Of Warcraft-Style Gaming [Currently Being Shown At TechCrunch Disrupt Is The Incantor, A Device That Ups Immersion For Some World Of Warcraft Players] by Incantor http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/23/incantor-puts-new-touch-of-immersion-on-world-of-warcraft-style-gaming-currently-being-shown-at-techcrunch-disrupt-is-the-incantor-a-device-that-ups-immersion-for-some-world-of-warcraft-players/#comment-214242 Incantor Thu, 24 May 2012 04:21:31 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=83052#comment-214242 Thanks for the article. Just to clarify, we are bringing the kind of _gameplay_ you see in "World of Warcraft" in to the real world. i.e. questing and multiple types of battle (single player and team). Thanks for the article. Just to clarify, we are bringing the kind of _gameplay_ you see in “World of Warcraft” in to the real world. i.e. questing and multiple types of battle (single player and team).

]]> Comment on SpareOne Phone Offers Long Battery Life, Variety Of Emergency Features [SpareOne Phone Has An Unusual Power Source Giving It A Long Battery Life, As Well As Some Features You May Not Expect] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/21/spareone-phone-offers-long-battery-life-variety-of-emergency-features-spareone-phone-has-an-unusual-power-source-giving-it-a-long-battery-life-as-well-as-some-features-you-may-not-expect/#comment-213967 Steve Anderson Tue, 22 May 2012 14:38:10 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82977#comment-213967 There are plenty of people out there that regard the cell phone as an emergency tool only, as opposed to a full communications device. This would make a perfect move for them, not to mention a great gift for graduates and the like. There are plenty of people out there that regard the cell phone as an emergency tool only, as opposed to a full communications device. This would make a perfect move for them, not to mention a great gift for graduates and the like.

]]> Comment on Siri Gets Update, Stops Recommending Other Phones [Recent Updates Change Traitorous Siri's Stance On Just Which Smartphone Is The Best Ever] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/14/siri-gets-update-stops-recommending-other-phones-recent-updates-change-traitorous-siris-stance-on-just-which-smartphone-is-the-best-ever/#comment-213966 Steve Anderson Tue, 22 May 2012 14:36:43 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82710#comment-213966 True. But being a Windows Phone device, it was still safe to say that the phone itself was from Microsoft, in a sense. True. But being a Windows Phone device, it was still safe to say that the phone itself was from Microsoft, in a sense.

]]> Comment on Siri Gets Update, Stops Recommending Other Phones [Recent Updates Change Traitorous Siri's Stance On Just Which Smartphone Is The Best Ever] by Akuen http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/14/siri-gets-update-stops-recommending-other-phones-recent-updates-change-traitorous-siris-stance-on-just-which-smartphone-is-the-best-ever/#comment-213903 Akuen Tue, 22 May 2012 09:12:41 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82710#comment-213903 "it was still kind of a slap in the face to Apple that Siri was, basically, recommending users take back the phone they were currently holding and replace it with a phone from one of their oldest rivals overall–newest in the phone sector–Microsoft." Pretty sure Nokia makes the Lumia 900, just saying. The os provider is NOT the phone producer. “it was still kind of a slap in the face to Apple that Siri was, basically, recommending users take back the phone they were currently holding and replace it with a phone from one of their oldest rivals overall–newest in the phone sector–Microsoft.”

Pretty sure Nokia makes the Lumia 900, just saying. The os provider is NOT the phone producer.

]]> Comment on SpareOne Phone Offers Long Battery Life, Variety Of Emergency Features [SpareOne Phone Has An Unusual Power Source Giving It A Long Battery Life, As Well As Some Features You May Not Expect] by jangelo http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/21/spareone-phone-offers-long-battery-life-variety-of-emergency-features-spareone-phone-has-an-unusual-power-source-giving-it-a-long-battery-life-as-well-as-some-features-you-may-not-expect/#comment-213886 jangelo Tue, 22 May 2012 02:16:22 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82977#comment-213886 I think this is a great idea, although AA-powered mobile phones are not exactly new. I used to have a pre-GSM Motorola that could take AA batteries in case of emergency (although it required 4 pieces). Still, the cost may be more than your average low-end mobile phone meant for the developing markets. I use a current-generation $30 Nokia as a backup phone, and it lasts for about three weeks on standby. There are even $20 models that last even longer. Sure, the battery is not likely to hold charge if unused for 15 years, but I doubt you would have to leave a mobile phone in your glove compartment for that amount of time. But yes, the AA capability would be great for emergencies, like when you run out of battery in the middle of nowhere, or during a zombie apocalypse, when looking for a power outlet is just not feasible. I think this is a great idea, although AA-powered mobile phones are not exactly new. I used to have a pre-GSM Motorola that could take AA batteries in case of emergency (although it required 4 pieces).

Still, the cost may be more than your average low-end mobile phone meant for the developing markets. I use a current-generation $30 Nokia as a backup phone, and it lasts for about three weeks on standby. There are even $20 models that last even longer. Sure, the battery is not likely to hold charge if unused for 15 years, but I doubt you would have to leave a mobile phone in your glove compartment for that amount of time.

But yes, the AA capability would be great for emergencies, like when you run out of battery in the middle of nowhere, or during a zombie apocalypse, when looking for a power outlet is just not feasible.

]]> Comment on Apple Television Release Would Boost Average Amount Spent On Apple, Say Reports [If Apple Televisions Were Released, Say Reports, It Would Likely Spike The Average Amount Spent On Apple Products In Households] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/18/apple-television-release-would-boost-average-amount-spent-on-apple-say-reports-if-apple-televisions-were-released-say-reports-it-would-likely-spike-the-average-amount-spent-on-apple-products-in-ho/#comment-213821 Steve Anderson Mon, 21 May 2012 13:55:04 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82903#comment-213821 Randy--you're not alone in your thinking on that point. But as we well know, Apple has often pushed design boundaries before. They've done strange and unusual things to MP3 players and cell phones, not to mention what they did to the idea of the tablet computer. It's entirely possible that an Apple television could have a lot going for it that might be worth checking out. Still though, I think I'm with you on this one; it'd be tough for them to make something so innovative that it's worth paying the Apple premium when there are so many lower-cost alternatives out there. Randy–you’re not alone in your thinking on that point. But as we well know, Apple has often pushed design boundaries before. They’ve done strange and unusual things to MP3 players and cell phones, not to mention what they did to the idea of the tablet computer. It’s entirely possible that an Apple television could have a lot going for it that might be worth checking out. Still though, I think I’m with you on this one; it’d be tough for them to make something so innovative that it’s worth paying the Apple premium when there are so many lower-cost alternatives out there.

]]> Comment on Apple Television Release Would Boost Average Amount Spent On Apple, Say Reports [If Apple Televisions Were Released, Say Reports, It Would Likely Spike The Average Amount Spent On Apple Products In Households] by Randy http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/18/apple-television-release-would-boost-average-amount-spent-on-apple-say-reports-if-apple-televisions-were-released-say-reports-it-would-likely-spike-the-average-amount-spent-on-apple-products-in-ho/#comment-213747 Randy Sun, 20 May 2012 05:22:26 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82903#comment-213747 Apple should not waste their time or money on a TV... If the year was 1950 I would say 'Just do it' But in 2012 I have 5 flat panel LED TV's and why would I want another? Spend your time adding content to the current Apple TV device. Roku has Apple beat on content... Apple should not waste their time or money on a TV… If the year was 1950 I would say ‘Just do it’ But in 2012 I have 5 flat panel LED TV’s and why would I want another?
Spend your time adding content to the current Apple TV device. Roku has Apple beat on content…

]]> Comment on Verizon Says They Wanted To Form A Roaming Alliance With MetroPCS [Verizon & MetroPCS Could Have Been The First LTE Roaming Agreement In The United States, But MetroPCS Is Ignoring Them] by Octavio http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/18/verizon-says-they-wanted-to-form-a-roaming-alliance-with-metropcs-verizon-metropcs-could-have-been-the-first-lte-roaming-agreement-in-the-united-states-but-metropcs-is-ignoring-them/#comment-213661 Octavio Fri, 18 May 2012 23:33:40 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82897#comment-213661 That would be a positive step for Metro PCS and that would attract new customers to Metro PCS. That would be nice to be able to take your metro pcs LTE phone outside the normal coverage area. If that was the case then I would sign up to Metro PCS. Even though this would be sweet deal for Metro, I find myself wondering what Verizon is up too. I understand they want to buy AWS spectrum, but they put a notice that they want to sell their extra 700 mhz LTE spectrum both class A & B licenses and now this negotiations with Metro PCS. Verizon is showing all this to the FCC and the other carriers are not to happy with Verizon actions. If this deal would be a great benefit for Metro PCS, then why are they are so hesitant to ink the deal but rather wait for the FCC to rule on the subject. That would be a positive step for Metro PCS and that would attract new customers to Metro PCS. That would be nice to be able to take your metro pcs LTE phone outside the normal coverage area. If that was the case then I would sign up to Metro PCS. Even though this would be sweet deal for Metro, I find myself wondering what Verizon is up too. I understand they want to buy AWS spectrum, but they put a notice that they want to sell their extra 700 mhz LTE spectrum both class A & B licenses and now this negotiations with Metro PCS. Verizon is showing all this to the FCC and the other carriers are not to happy with Verizon actions. If this deal would be a great benefit for Metro PCS, then why are they are so hesitant to ink the deal but rather wait for the FCC to rule on the subject.

]]> Comment on Dish Network’s Hopper DVR Draws Ire From Content Providers [One Of Hopper's Features Called "Strange" & "An Insult" By NBC & Fox] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/14/dish-networks-hopper-dvr-draws-ire-from-content-providers-one-of-hoppers-features-called-strange-an-insult-by-nbc-fox/#comment-213319 Steve Anderson Tue, 15 May 2012 17:27:18 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82707#comment-213319 Thanks for the inside word on that one, Nosgoth--and it is a hard position for Dish indeed. I've been a subscriber for the last few years, but never much cared for all the extra commercials I have to pay for in addition to the programming. Dish has to keep people interested in paying, but at the same time needs to keep the networks' interest in mind. Still, I'm happy to see such an advance, and we're glad to have you around and reading. Thanks for the inside word on that one, Nosgoth–and it is a hard position for Dish indeed. I’ve been a subscriber for the last few years, but never much cared for all the extra commercials I have to pay for in addition to the programming. Dish has to keep people interested in paying, but at the same time needs to keep the networks’ interest in mind. Still, I’m happy to see such an advance, and we’re glad to have you around and reading.

]]> Comment on Dish Network’s Hopper DVR Draws Ire From Content Providers [One Of Hopper's Features Called "Strange" & "An Insult" By NBC & Fox] by Nosgoth1979 http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/14/dish-networks-hopper-dvr-draws-ire-from-content-providers-one-of-hoppers-features-called-strange-an-insult-by-nbc-fox/#comment-213316 Nosgoth1979 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:05 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82707#comment-213316 Well I can’t speak for anyone else, but I know I skip the commercials anyway, Auto Hop just makes it much more convenient. Most of what I watch airs during primetime hours on the four networks that PrimeTime Anytime records (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX), and I mostly work evenings, so I almost never watch anything as it airs. That feature alone has made me love the Hopper. But now with the Auto Hop feature I can stop smashing my Skip Forward button constantly and just automatically jump through the commercials. I’m proud to be an employee of Dish, a company with the innovation to put this kind of control in the hands of their customers. I can imagine the other pay-TV providers trying to scramble and catch-up now, and that’s going to be tough to do. Well I can’t speak for anyone else, but I know I skip the commercials anyway, Auto Hop just makes it much more convenient. Most of what I watch airs during primetime hours on the four networks that PrimeTime Anytime records (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX), and I mostly work evenings, so I almost never watch anything as it airs. That feature alone has made me love the Hopper. But now with the Auto Hop feature I can stop smashing my Skip Forward button constantly and just automatically jump through the commercials. I’m proud to be an employee of Dish, a company with the innovation to put this kind of control in the hands of their customers. I can imagine the other pay-TV providers trying to scramble and catch-up now, and that’s going to be tough to do.

]]> Comment on Steam Gift Cards To Show Up In GameStop? [Leaked Pictures Reveal That Valve's Gaming Service To Offer Gift Vouchers In Brick & Mortar GameStop Stores, Longtime Coming For PC Gaming Fans] by Nicklas hansen http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/10/steam-gift-cards-to-show-up-in-gamestop-leaked-pictures-reveal-that-valves-gaming-service-to-offer-gift-vouchers-in-brick-mortar-gamestop-stores-longtime-coming-for-pc-gaming-fans/#comment-213254 Nicklas hansen Mon, 14 May 2012 18:49:01 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82590#comment-213254 Is it in all vountrys or only in us caus i am livon in denmark. Is ut also coming in ower gamestops? Is it in all vountrys or only in us caus i am livon in denmark. Is ut also coming in ower gamestops?

]]> Comment on Samsung Series 9 Ultrabooks To Join The Ivy Bridge Community [Samsung Further Augments Its Laptop Line By Bringing Ivy Bridge Power To The Super Slim Ultrabook] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/03/samsung-series-9-ultrabooks-to-join-the-ivy-bridge-community-samsung-further-augments-its-laptop-line-by-bringing-ivy-bridge-power-to-the-super-slim-ultrabook/#comment-213226 Steve Anderson Mon, 14 May 2012 13:43:26 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82312#comment-213226 Of course, we all would. And it's a sure bet Samsung would love to be the top name in laptops, especially with so much of its business hotly contested. Thanks for weighing in! Of course, we all would. And it’s a sure bet Samsung would love to be the top name in laptops, especially with so much of its business hotly contested. Thanks for weighing in!

]]> Comment on Samsung Series 9 Ultrabooks To Join The Ivy Bridge Community [Samsung Further Augments Its Laptop Line By Bringing Ivy Bridge Power To The Super Slim Ultrabook] by laptopaid http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/03/samsung-series-9-ultrabooks-to-join-the-ivy-bridge-community-samsung-further-augments-its-laptop-line-by-bringing-ivy-bridge-power-to-the-super-slim-ultrabook/#comment-213182 laptopaid Mon, 14 May 2012 02:48:53 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82312#comment-213182 I'd prefer to use a thinner than a ten pound one, less space and fashionably cool. I think samsung wants to be the number brand. I’d prefer to use a thinner than a ten pound one, less space and fashionably cool. I think samsung wants to be the number brand.

]]> Comment on Origin Boasts 11 Million Registered Users, Active SWTOR Subscriptions At 1.3 Million [Electronic Arts Plans To Pump $80 Into Next Generation Development In Next Year, Talks Origin & SWTOR In Q4 Financial Report] by toooooot http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/07/origin-boasts-11-million-registered-users-active-swtor-subscriptions-at-1-3-million-electronic-arts-plans-to-pump-80-into-next-generation-development-in-next-year-talks-origin-swtor-q4-financial/#comment-212493 toooooot Tue, 08 May 2012 01:03:41 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82452#comment-212493 You can buy an account with a game available through origin on ebay.It is way cheaper than buying on origin.I already have one and that wont be the last one.11 million registered users or 11 million registered accounts? You can buy an account with a game available through origin on ebay.It is way cheaper than buying on origin.I already have one and that wont be the last one.11 million registered users or 11 million registered accounts?

]]> Comment on Activision Accidentally Reveals Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 [Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Set In Near Future, Confirmed For November Release] by Eugenie Lacki http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/01/activision-accidentally-reveals-call-of-duty-black-ops-2-call-of-duty-black-ops-2-set-in-near-future-confirmed-for-november-release/#comment-211551 Eugenie Lacki Thu, 03 May 2012 20:08:07 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82213#comment-211551 For my the games of 2012 will be diabilo 3 and starcraft2 Heart of the swarm. For my the games of 2012 will be diabilo 3 and starcraft2 Heart of the swarm.

]]> Comment on Verizon Changes The Tone Of Droid Does Ad Campaign [Verizon Introduces New Droid Does Commercial That Does Without Lasers, Robots and Lance Henriksen] by mike http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/01/verizon-changes-the-tone-of-droid-does-ad-campaign-verizon-introduces-new-droid-does-commercial-that-does-without-lasers-robots-and-lance-henriksen/#comment-211338 mike Thu, 03 May 2012 00:28:21 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82209#comment-211338 get rid of the two whinny b-----s. Most sickening sound. I can't MUTE fast enough get rid of the two whinny b—–s. Most sickening sound. I can’t MUTE fast enough

]]> Comment on RunKeeper Announced As The First App Partner For The Pebble Watch [The Pebble E-Paper Watch Gets An App Partner In RunKeeper, Also Close To Topping The $8 Million Mark On Kickstarter] by CWulf http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/02/runkeeper-announced-as-the-first-app-partner-for-the-pebble-watch-the-pebble-e-paper-watch-gets-an-app-partner-in-runkeeper-also-close-to-topping-the-8-million-mark-on-kickstarter/#comment-211302 CWulf Wed, 02 May 2012 20:12:39 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82245#comment-211302 Will take your pulse? Will take your pulse?

]]> Comment on iPhone 5/6 Liquidmetal Concept Revealed [iPhone 5/6 LM Concept Rendered by Designer, Certain Specs & Features Suggested by New Design] by CWulf http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/02/iphone-56-liquidmetal-concept-revealed-iphone-6-lm-concept-rendered-by-designer-certain-specs-features-suggested-by-new-design/#comment-211299 CWulf Wed, 02 May 2012 19:59:26 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82248#comment-211299 This render looks good, very good: especially a larger display with tapering to the edges. I think the current 4 & 4S is boxy and the sharp edges make it more susceptible to dropping damage. I will be glad for a sleeker design. LM sounds futuristic and superlative: tres chic! This render looks good, very good: especially a larger display with tapering to the edges. I think the current 4 & 4S is boxy and the sharp edges make it more susceptible to dropping damage. I will be glad for a sleeker design. LM sounds futuristic and superlative: tres chic!

]]> Comment on iPhone 5/6 Liquidmetal Concept Revealed [iPhone 5/6 LM Concept Rendered by Designer, Certain Specs & Features Suggested by New Design] by Chris Smith http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/02/iphone-56-liquidmetal-concept-revealed-iphone-6-lm-concept-rendered-by-designer-certain-specs-features-suggested-by-new-design/#comment-211292 Chris Smith Wed, 02 May 2012 19:25:30 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82248#comment-211292 If you're saying that there was no apparent logic for the iPhone's name up to the fourth-gen you're right: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4. But since the fourth-gen iPhone is called the iPhone 4, and the fifth-gen iPhone is the iPhone 4S, it's just weird calling the sixth device the iPhone 5. It will probably be the "new iPhone" anyway. If you’re saying that there was no apparent logic for the iPhone’s name up to the fourth-gen you’re right: iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4. But since the fourth-gen iPhone is called the iPhone 4, and the fifth-gen iPhone is the iPhone 4S, it’s just weird calling the sixth device the iPhone 5.

It will probably be the “new iPhone” anyway.

]]> Comment on iPhone 5/6 Liquidmetal Concept Revealed [iPhone 5/6 LM Concept Rendered by Designer, Certain Specs & Features Suggested by New Design] by Stuart http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/05/02/iphone-56-liquidmetal-concept-revealed-iphone-6-lm-concept-rendered-by-designer-certain-specs-features-suggested-by-new-design/#comment-211277 Stuart Wed, 02 May 2012 17:49:07 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=82248#comment-211277 Remind me what the second iPhone was called? Second XBOX? Was the PSOne the first Playstation? I'll stop now, let them name it what they want to. Remind me what the second iPhone was called?
Second XBOX?
Was the PSOne the first Playstation?
I’ll stop now, let them name it what they want to.

]]> Comment on T-Mobile Engineering Firm Hiring For 4G LTE Network? [Radio Frequency Engineering Company Hiring For T-Mobile's LTE Network, Will We See T-Mobile LTE By 2013?] by RWFarley http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/23/t-mobile-engineering-firm-hiring-for-4g-lte-network-radio-frequency-engineering-company-hiring-for-t-mobiles-lte-network-will-we-see-t-mobile-lte-by-2013/#comment-210410 RWFarley Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:23:55 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81887#comment-210410 While LTE has the potential to provide 4G speeds, the services that will be offered will still be significantly below the 4G spec. HSPA= as 3.5G and LTE(currently discussed) as 3.75G would be more appropriate. While LTE has the potential to provide 4G speeds, the services that will be offered will still be significantly below the 4G spec.

HSPA= as 3.5G and LTE(currently discussed) as 3.75G would be more appropriate.

]]> Comment on Original Google Android Phone Looked Nothing Like the iPhone [New Evidence in Oracle-Google Trial Reveals First Android Prototype Looked Like a BlackBerry, iPhone Was Not Announced At the Time] by Chris Smith http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/25/original-google-android-phone-looked-nothing-like-the-iphone-new-evidence-in-oracle-google-trial-reveals-first-android-prototype-looked-like-a-blackberry-iphone-was-not-announced-at-the-time/#comment-210352 Chris Smith Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:42:56 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81990#comment-210352 Yes I do, in fact I never claimed Apple invented the touchscreen phone. What I did say was that Apple "was the first company that managed to turn such a product into a best-selling device." What touchscreen phone prior to the iPhone was able to do what the iPhone did for the mobile business? Yes I do, in fact I never claimed Apple invented the touchscreen phone. What I did say was that Apple “was the first company that managed to turn such a product into a best-selling device.” What touchscreen phone prior to the iPhone was able to do what the iPhone did for the mobile business?

]]> Comment on Original Google Android Phone Looked Nothing Like the iPhone [New Evidence in Oracle-Google Trial Reveals First Android Prototype Looked Like a BlackBerry, iPhone Was Not Announced At the Time] by mobileguy http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/25/original-google-android-phone-looked-nothing-like-the-iphone-new-evidence-in-oracle-google-trial-reveals-first-android-prototype-looked-like-a-blackberry-iphone-was-not-announced-at-the-time/#comment-210297 mobileguy Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:07:20 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81990#comment-210297 Hey, Did you know that there has been touch screen phones for years. iPhone didn't introduce the touch screen smartphone, what they brougth was a simplified interface, app store and a proper mobile business model. Hey,
Did you know that there has been touch screen phones for years.
iPhone didn’t introduce the touch screen smartphone, what they brougth was a simplified interface, app store and a proper mobile business model.

]]> Comment on New iPhone May Use Thinner In-Cell Touch Panels, Say Reports [New Reports Emerge Suggesting The Thinner iPhone May Be Possible With In-Cell Touch Panels] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/20/new-iphone-may-use-thinner-in-cell-touch-panels-say-reports-new-reports-emerge-suggesting-the-thinner-iphone-may-be-possible-with-in-cell-touch-panels/#comment-209768 Steve Anderson Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:18:19 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81796#comment-209768 I wouldn't say thinner was always better, myself, but you make a very good case for it, CWulf. I wouldn’t say thinner was always better, myself, but you make a very good case for it, CWulf.

]]> Comment on Shared Family Data Plans Coming From Verizon [Verizon CEO Confirms You Can Share Data Plans This Summer, Exec Was Light On Details] by anthony peluso http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/20/shared-family-data-plans-coming-from-verizon-verizon-ceo-confirms-you-can-share-data-plans-this-summer-exec-was-light-on-details/#comment-209754 anthony peluso Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:59:03 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81769#comment-209754 i have no idea what the big deal is for a family share data plan. sprint has had one for some time now. as you know it $30 for the plan and $10 for every other phone and its all unlimited. 3 of my kids have this so i know. why is verizon takeing so long to roll one out. is sprint smarted then verizon, I DONT THINK SO!!! i just dont understand verizon at leats match sprint. or better yet beat them, i know its too late for ideas, but think of something and as time goes on try to beat them. i hope this doesnt fall on def ears. have the higher ups stop worring about the money they can make and listen to the people. i said what was on my mind. as far as getting a message back. again i say I DONT THINK SO> i have no idea what the big deal is for a family share data plan. sprint has had one for some time now. as you know it $30 for the plan and $10 for every other phone and its all unlimited. 3 of my kids have this so i know. why is verizon takeing so long to roll one out. is sprint smarted then verizon, I DONT THINK SO!!! i just dont understand verizon at leats match sprint. or better yet beat them, i know its too late for ideas, but think of something and as time goes on try to beat them. i hope this doesnt fall on def ears. have the higher ups stop worring about the money they can make and listen to the people. i said what was on my mind. as far as getting a message back. again i say I DONT THINK SO>

]]> Comment on Next iPhone May Pack Liquidmetal Over Glass Backing [Reports Emerge Suggesting That The Next iPhone Will Bear A Mix Of Metals Instead Of A Glass Back, But The Reports May Be Flawed Out The Gate] by CWulf http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/18/next-iphone-may-pack-liquidmetal-over-glass-backing-reports-emerge-suggesting-that-the-next-iphone-will-bear-a-mix-of-metals-instead-of-a-glass-back-but-the-reports-may-be-flawed-out-the-gate/#comment-209750 CWulf Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:33:24 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81689#comment-209750 Absolutely bullet-proof: thinner, scratch resistant (or unscratchable) and waterproof as well; why not? Absolutely bullet-proof: thinner, scratch resistant (or unscratchable) and waterproof as well; why not?

]]> Comment on New iPhone May Use Thinner In-Cell Touch Panels, Say Reports [New Reports Emerge Suggesting The Thinner iPhone May Be Possible With In-Cell Touch Panels] by CWulf http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/20/new-iphone-may-use-thinner-in-cell-touch-panels-say-reports-new-reports-emerge-suggesting-the-thinner-iphone-may-be-possible-with-in-cell-touch-panels/#comment-209747 CWulf Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:22:22 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81796#comment-209747 Dreaming thinner is better: gives one better reach navigating the screen, fits in the palm for surer hold. Dreaming thinner is better: gives one better reach navigating the screen, fits in the palm for surer hold.

]]> Comment on Amazon Begins Shipping The Kindle Touch In Europe A Bit Ahead Of Schedule [Amazon Now Shipping The Kindle Touch To Those In Germany & The UK, Release Comes Roughly A Week Ahead Of The Previously Announced Date] by Hkk http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/20/amazon-begins-shipping-the-kindle-touch-in-europe-a-bit-ahead-of-schedule-amazon-now-shipping-the-kindle-touch-to-those-in-germany-the-uk-release-comes-roughly-a-week-ahead-of-the-previously-annou/#comment-209100 Hkk Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:25:08 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81772#comment-209100 My preordered kindle touch from amazon.it has shipped My preordered kindle touch from amazon.it has shipped

]]> Comment on New iPhone 5/6 to Slow iPhone 4S Demand According to Analyst [Canaccord Genuity Believes iPhone Sales Will Decline As Fans Wait For Next-gen iOS Smartphone] by Jay http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/19/new-iphone-56-to-slow-iphone-4s-demand-according-to-analyst-canaccord-genuity-believes-iphone-sales-will-decline-as-fans-wait-for-next-gen-ios-smartphone/#comment-209066 Jay Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:33:25 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81754#comment-209066 I was waiting for iPhone 5/6 when the 4S came out! So yes, I'm still waiting for the refresh design. I was waiting for iPhone 5/6 when the 4S came out! So yes, I’m still waiting for the refresh design.

]]> Comment on Bethesda Teases Announcement For Tomorrow [Bethesda Shares A Single Image Via Twitter, Teases That More Details Are Coming Tomorrow] by pcuevas http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/16/bethesda-teases-announcement-for-tomorrow-bethesda-shares-a-single-image-via-twitter-teases-that-more-details-are-coming-tomorrow/#comment-208595 pcuevas Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:27:56 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81595#comment-208595 The man is looking at an outline of a person (follow his Eyes) The man is looking at an outline of a person (follow his Eyes)

]]> Comment on Electronic Arts Announces Crysis 3 [Crysis 3 Slated For Spring 2013 Release, Crytek Details Story & Pre-Order Bonuses] by Brittany http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/16/electronic-arts-announces-crysis-3-crysis-3-slated-for-spring-2013-release-crytek-details-story-pre-order-bonuses/#comment-208435 Brittany Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:08:47 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81598#comment-208435 I cannot wait to play this! I cannot wait to play this!

]]> Comment on Pokemon Black & White 2 Feature New Main Characters [Pokemon Black & White 2 Will Give Players New Areas To Explore In Unova, Set Two Years After Original Black & White] by Anon http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/12/pokemon-black-white-2-features-new-main-characters-pokemon-black-white-2-will-give-players-new-areas-to-explore-in-unova-set-two-years-after-original-black-white/#comment-207915 Anon Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:52:07 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81477#comment-207915 Those box arts aren't official. They're fan made. Those box arts aren’t official. They’re fan made.

]]> Comment on New iPad Production Dropping, Some Question Demand [Issues Of iPad Production Falling Off Seem Related To Supply Issues, But Is There A Question Of Demand?] by Kron http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/11/new-ipad-production-dropping-some-question-demand-issues-of-ipad-production-falling-off-seem-related-to-supply-issues-but-is-there-a-question-of-demand/#comment-207462 Kron Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:50:55 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81397#comment-207462 Who wants or needs one if you've already been fleeced by Apple on original and iPad 2 being released just over 6 months ago? Not that I'm that stupid to buy one in the first place. But I've got two Android Tablets with far more features and my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter and thinner for every day use screen viewing w/ far greater readability in sun light no less! But in spite of these facts, I find myself using my far more versatile netbook or ultrabook far more. Once upon a time I thought I couldn't live w/o a Tablet PC. But there is only so much you can do w/ a capacitive touch keyboard that you only barely have to touch (if at all) to put words up. Accidental touches are completely unavoidable and why I find myself using voice input more convenient and dependable than the touch interface anyway. But as far as iPad 3 goes ....er not new iPad goes, we're talking about Samsung only getting a supplemental order for HD Screens on fabrication lines due to be upgraded as part of Samsung's $42 Billion in CAPEX spending this year. Which will leave Apple hoping Sharp's and LG's SHA problems get solved. While they helped give Samsung Record profits for the last quarter! haha... Apparently Samsung is the only Screen supplier in the World that is able to actually produce these old technology (SHA patented in 1995) LCD screens using their own patented production methods! haha... and with the Apple vs Samsung Wars, Apple has finally bit the hand that feeds it, one too many times!!! :D lol... Who wants or needs one if you’ve already been fleeced by Apple on original and iPad 2 being released just over 6 months ago? Not that I’m that stupid to buy one in the first place. But I’ve got two Android Tablets with far more features and my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is lighter and thinner for every day use screen viewing w/ far greater readability in sun light no less!

But in spite of these facts, I find myself using my far more versatile netbook or ultrabook far more. Once upon a time I thought I couldn’t live w/o a Tablet PC. But there is only so much you can do w/ a capacitive touch keyboard that you only barely have to touch (if at all) to put words up. Accidental touches are completely unavoidable and why I find myself using voice input more convenient and dependable than the touch interface anyway.

But as far as iPad 3 goes ….er not new iPad goes, we’re talking about Samsung only getting a supplemental order for HD Screens on fabrication lines due to be upgraded as part of Samsung’s $42 Billion in CAPEX spending this year. Which will leave Apple hoping Sharp’s and LG’s SHA problems get solved. While they helped give Samsung Record profits for the last quarter! haha…

Apparently Samsung is the only Screen supplier in the World that is able to actually produce these old technology (SHA patented in 1995) LCD screens using their own patented production methods! haha… and with the Apple vs Samsung Wars, Apple has finally bit the hand that feeds it, one too many times!!! :D lol…

]]> Comment on Verizon Wireless Announces A $30 Upgrade Fee, Set To Begin On April 22nd [Verizon Will Soon Be Charging Existing Customers A $30 Upgrade Fee To Help Them Continue Providing Service & Support] by toooooot http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/11/verizon-wireless-announces-a-30-upgrade-fee-set-to-begin-on-april-22nd-verizon-will-soon-be-charging-existing-customers-a-30-upgrade-fee-to-help-them-continue-providing-service-support/#comment-207454 toooooot Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:31:03 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81384#comment-207454 I am so happy with verizon, so happy, So happy...I wanna switch to sprint. I am so happy with verizon, so happy, So happy…I wanna switch to sprint.

]]> Comment on HTC to Drop Beats Headphones as Profits Plummet [HTC Reportedly Decided Not to Offer Beats Headphones with Android Smartphones Purchases Following Poor Q1 Financial Performance] by FanDroid http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/08/htc-to-drop-beats-headphones-as-profits-plummet-htc-reportedly-decided-not-to-offer-beats-headphones-with-android-smartphones-purchases-following-poor-q1-financial-performance/#comment-207088 FanDroid Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:42:50 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81247#comment-207088 The one year I finally might buy an HTC, they take out the headphones. Bummer. The one year I finally might buy an HTC, they take out the headphones. Bummer.

]]> Comment on Google’s Project Glass Gets Unveiled [Google's Project Glass Gets Shown Off This Week At Google Offices, Posits A Kind Of Augmented Reality Visor] by Andrew Tingle http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/04/googles-project-glass-gets-unveiled-googles-project-glass-gets-shown-off-this-week-at-google-offices-posits-a-kind-of-augmented-reality-visor/#comment-206675 Andrew Tingle Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:28:50 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81100#comment-206675 Mmmm .... I expect you'll be getting ads pop up in your vision....trust me. Mmmm …. I expect you’ll be getting ads pop up in your vision….trust me.

]]> Comment on Google’s Project Glass Gets Unveiled [Google's Project Glass Gets Shown Off This Week At Google Offices, Posits A Kind Of Augmented Reality Visor] by Android Phone http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/04/googles-project-glass-gets-unveiled-googles-project-glass-gets-shown-off-this-week-at-google-offices-posits-a-kind-of-augmented-reality-visor/#comment-206671 Android Phone Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:33:01 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81100#comment-206671 I don't know what to say after watching this video. Google is entering into everything. If this comes true imagine how productive we became and how cool our life would be. If Google releases this I would be the first man who bought this. Cool man. I don’t know what to say after watching this video. Google is entering into everything. If this comes true imagine how productive we became and how cool our life would be. If Google releases this I would be the first man who bought this. Cool man.

]]> Comment on iPhone Users All About Wi-Fi, Say Reports [iPhone Users Focus More On Wi-Fi Than 3G Or 4G, But Where The 3G & 4G Is Going May Surprise You] by Steve Anderson http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/03/iphone-users-all-about-wi-fi-say-reports-iphone-users-focus-more-on-wi-fi-than-3g-or-4g-but-where-the-3g-4g-is-going-may-surprise-you/#comment-206571 Steve Anderson Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:56:22 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81046#comment-206571 It's a fair possibility, Rob, certainly one of many. It’s a fair possibility, Rob, certainly one of many.

]]> Comment on iPhone Users All About Wi-Fi, Say Reports [iPhone Users Focus More On Wi-Fi Than 3G Or 4G, But Where The 3G & 4G Is Going May Surprise You] by Rob-L http://nexus404.com/Blog/2012/04/03/iphone-users-all-about-wi-fi-say-reports-iphone-users-focus-more-on-wi-fi-than-3g-or-4g-but-where-the-3g-4g-is-going-may-surprise-you/#comment-206570 Rob-L Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:28:11 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=81046#comment-206570 I think it's a speed issue. Most Android users are probably able to take advantage of 4G speeds where iPhone users cannot. It will interesting to see if this changes once LTE iPhones come on the market. I think it’s a speed issue. Most Android users are probably able to take advantage of 4G speeds where iPhone users cannot. It will interesting to see if this changes once LTE iPhones come on the market.

]]> Comment on Is Skyrim The Best RPG Ever Made? [With Skyrim Mania In Full Swing, We Ask If The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Is The Best RPG, Period?] by Carlo http://nexus404.com/Blog/2011/11/16/is-skyrim-the-best-rpg-ever-made-with-skyrim-mania-in-full-swing-we-ask-if-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-is-the-best-rpg-ever-made/#comment-206467 Carlo Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:50:52 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=74529#comment-206467 Skyrim...best rpg ever? Cmon, I have to agree with some of the guys above. Characterization of characters, even main characters is poor, your chance to act on the story /the world based on your actions is 0. A serious gamer (PC gamer) wouldn't even consider Skyrim in a challenge against a true masterpiece like Baldur's Gate. It's not a matter of personal taste, it's a matter of quality. Quality of dialogs, story, setting, characters. Much more demanding to the player, in terms of thinking, much more hard to achieve for the developers. Sadly, much less profitable...frankly, I don't even know why I'm writing this...it's just that RPGs over the last years had became so trivial from an intellectual point of view, hence, for an intellectual guy like me (I mean I like to use my brain, not that I'm smarter than someone else...) they have become so boring... Skyrim…best rpg ever? Cmon, I have to agree with some of the guys above. Characterization of characters, even main characters is poor, your chance to act on the story /the world based on your actions is 0. A serious gamer (PC gamer) wouldn’t even consider Skyrim in a challenge against a true masterpiece like Baldur’s Gate. It’s not a matter of personal taste, it’s a matter of quality. Quality of dialogs, story, setting, characters. Much more demanding to the player, in terms of thinking, much more hard to achieve for the developers. Sadly, much less profitable…frankly, I don’t even know why I’m writing this…it’s just that RPGs over the last years had became so trivial from an intellectual point of view, hence, for an intellectual guy like me (I mean I like to use my brain, not that I’m smarter than someone else…) they have become so boring…

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