Samsung gives a damn (but not about customers) - They're butthurt about iPad2

[Pliablemoose]

http://store.micgadget.com/accessories/233-3-in-1-ipad-camera-connection-kit.html

 

[runawayprisoner]

All of iOS software is written for single core, and UI is designed to run one app at a time, with maybe light thread (audio) in background. So adding extra core is not going to do much if the OS doesn't have work for it. Android can do more tasks at once, so it may take advantage of multi-core more.

Both iOS and Android support multi-threading, which in turns means they should be able to support multi-core processing.

Android needed a kernel patch for SMT to be enabled, but it's not like Apple can't do the same for iPad 2.

For one thing, each iP*** device has had its own firmware. The iPad 2 likely has its own firmware as well, so it's fair to expect Apple to have put in multi-core support at the least.

 

[sswingle]

True. Widescreen is not ideal for non-movie viewing.

So that's why most people now have widescreen computer monitors?

 

[SunnyD]

So that's why most people now have widescreen computer monitors?

Actually, most people use widescreen monitors now because there's little other choice. 4:3 monitors aren't produced in as high volume anymore, meaning supply of them is lower causing the price to go up higher than an equivalent 16:9 monitor. If you had your choice of a 20" 4:3 monitor for $x or a 20" 16:9 monitor for $x-$50, which would you buy?

 

[JD50]

Actually, most people use widescreen monitors now because there's little other choice. 4:3 monitors aren't produced in as high volume anymore, meaning supply of them is lower causing the price to go up higher than an equivalent 16:9 monitor. If you had your choice of a 20" 4:3 monitor for $x or a 20" 16:9 monitor for $x-$50, which would you buy?

So why did they start producing more widescreen monitors?

 

[Bateluer]

So why did they start producing more widescreen monitors?

They're cheaper to produce, fewer pixels at the same size.

 

[theeedude]

Both iOS and Android support multi-threading, which in turns means they should be able to support multi-core processing.

Android needed a kernel patch for SMT to be enabled, but it's not like Apple can't do the same for iPad 2.

For one thing, each iP*** device has had its own firmware. The iPad 2 likely has its own firmware as well, so it's fair to expect Apple to have put in multi-core support at the least.

Supporting multithreading is not same as utilizing it.

 

[JD50]

They're cheaper to produce, fewer pixels at the same size.

You don't think demand played a role in that?

 

[runawayprisoner]

Supporting multithreading is not same as utilizing it.

Recommending developers to split threads and separating app threads and system threads is utilizing it.

And Android utilized it. Atrix runs 2.2.

 

[Narmer]

You don't think demand played a role in that?

No, "HD" played a role in that. Namely HDTV. Why do you think the most many of these monitors can do is 1080P when my 16:10 monitor can do so much more? It's all about marketing and false perceptions.

 

[finbarqs]

do you think apple is really the trend setter here in technology?

 

[vi edit]

do you think apple is really the trend setter here in technology?

In tech? No. In polished, top notch constructed devices that run an easy to use and (now) highly adopted OS? You betcha.

 

[Mopetar]

do you think apple is really the trend setter here in technology?

Probably not as much as they get credit for, but in fairness they do adopt some things early such as Intel's Light Peak. Occasionally they really drive new technology forward, but that's not always true, Blu-ray adoption, for example.

If anything they usually just polish the hell out of their experience and make things work well enough for almost everyone. For most people, Apple will provide the more hassle free experience. Perhaps you could credit them with more trend setting in that one area, but that's only one way of looking at things.

 

[vi edit]

Somebody with more knowledge than me can answer this question....but what makes the screens on the iphones so freaking good? Seriously....there's nothing else out there for razor sharpness. Is it advanced tech unique to Apple or just honing in on an existing tech? Whatever it is they have an edge there.

 

[TheStu]

Somebody with more knowledge than me can answer this question....but what makes the screens on the iphones so freaking good? Seriously....there's nothing else out there for razor sharpness. Is it advanced tech unique to Apple or just honing in on an existing tech? Whatever it is they have an edge there.

The TFT is laminated directly onto the glass, which removes layers of both air and material, it is incredibly high resolution, it is using IPS technology and it is LED backlit.

Those are your answers, they aren't doing anything proprietary, anyone else could do it too.

 

[Strk]

The TFT is laminated directly onto the glass, which removes layers of both air and material, it is incredibly high resolution, it is using IPS technology and it is LED backlit.

Those are your answers, they aren't doing anything proprietary, anyone else could do it too.

Of course the irony is LG makes the display, but a lot of LG's phones have been criticized for shitty displays.

 

[vi edit]

The TFT is laminated directly onto the glass, which removes layers of both air and material, it is incredibly high resolution, it is using IPS technology and it is LED backlit.

Those are your answers, they aren't doing anything proprietary, anyone else could do it too.

Thanks. So that really does support my argument that Apple just polishes their products better. I really am amazed at just how damn nice the screen is on my phone. Combine that with a touch screen second to no one....

 

[AstroManLuca]

SAMOLED displays are brighter and have more vivid colors than the iPhone screen, but I will say the iPhone 4's screen is extremely sharp thanks to its high pixel density. Also, (S)AMOLED screens have fewer sub-pixels than LCDs so they look a little less sharp.

 

[zerocool84]

SAMOLED displays are brighter and have more vivid colors than the iPhone screen, but I will say the iPhone 4's screen is extremely sharp thanks to its high pixel density. Also, (S)AMOLED screens have fewer sub-pixels than LCDs so they look a little less sharp.

S-AMOLED colors "pop" more but they are oversaturated but the iPhone 4's screen undersaturates just as much as the S-AMOLED oversaturates. You either want awesome pixel density or larger screen. Me, I prefer larger screen but if the rumored 4" iPhone screen comes, that'd be great and the best of both worlds.

 

[runawayprisoner]

SAMOLED displays are brighter and have more vivid colors than the iPhone screen, but I will say the iPhone 4's screen is extremely sharp thanks to its high pixel density. Also, (S)AMOLED screens have fewer sub-pixels than LCDs so they look a little less sharp.

The SAMOLED display on the Galaxy S line of phones is actually not brighter at max brightness. They are brighter at min brightness because the minimum is pushed higher.

Either way, dark gray (not completely black) colors still look very off on SAMOLED screens without any remedy. They can turn red, blue or green visibly depending on their level. They are never truly gray.

 

[theeedude]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/05/samsung-says-galaxy-tab-10-1-is-still-on-schedule-ipad-2-be-dar/

Looks like it's still coming on schedule. But it's good if Apple dissuaded most of these companies of their tablet pricing pipe dreams.

 

[elitejp]

Sorry to bring up a dead sub discussion but in reference to 720p and 1080p can anyone really see a big difference. And then are you going to be able to see the difference on a small tablet?

 

[poofyhairguy]

Sorry to bring up a dead sub discussion but in reference to 720p and 1080p can anyone really see a big difference. And then are you going to be able to see the difference on a small tablet?

No, but if can play 1080p mkvs over the HDMI port then it replaces my portable ION XBMC system.

 

[SunnyD]

The SAMOLED display on the Galaxy S line of phones is actually not brighter at max brightness. They are brighter at min brightness because the minimum is pushed higher.

Either way, dark gray (not completely black) colors still look very off on SAMOLED screens without any remedy. They can turn red, blue or green visibly depending on their level. They are never truly gray.

Really? On my vibrant, gray looks gray and black looks black to me.