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1 week ago
in When are iTunes and the iPhone going to grow up? on atmaspheric endeavors
To answer the question in the title... Probably about the same time that Apple introduce the iPhone with LTE support.
Though Apple's policy of one iTunes library per iPhone doesn't really stand in the way of what I personally need to do, I would really like to multiple user accounts on the iPhone and Time Capsule backup support. Surely it's technically possible?
Though Apple's policy of one iTunes library per iPhone doesn't really stand in the way of what I personally need to do, I would really like to multiple user accounts on the iPhone and Time Capsule backup support. Surely it's technically possible?
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Jonathan
it would be really nice to add media from a second or third location. My work machine is authorized as well as my netbook yet my main sync system is a macbookpro at home. If I want to get a movie while traveling or add some tunes at the office... I can't.
1 week ago
in The iphone’s closed but no one seems to mind on atmaspheric endeavors
Good point regarding arbitrary differences.
... Perhaps the point I was trying to make was too broad (and too vague!). I always think of that excellent TED speech-can't remember who gave it-the speaker gave an excellent illustration which I think applies perfectly to the current state of technology. He said, "Without the glass bowl, the goldfish would die." In effect, the restrictions of the goldfish bowl create a safe environment in which they can thrive. The goldfish bowl is a closed system that works well. I don't think we will ever witness a completely open computing system that will work well for 90% of the population. It goes against human nature, and against the very essence of the laws that govern growth.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me ramble on... Interesting post.
... Perhaps the point I was trying to make was too broad (and too vague!). I always think of that excellent TED speech-can't remember who gave it-the speaker gave an excellent illustration which I think applies perfectly to the current state of technology. He said, "Without the glass bowl, the goldfish would die." In effect, the restrictions of the goldfish bowl create a safe environment in which they can thrive. The goldfish bowl is a closed system that works well. I don't think we will ever witness a completely open computing system that will work well for 90% of the population. It goes against human nature, and against the very essence of the laws that govern growth.
Anyway, thanks for listening to me ramble on... Interesting post.
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Jonathan
James, love the metaphor - well played!
1 week ago
in The iphone’s closed but no one seems to mind on atmaspheric endeavors
I might say that the Palm Pre is closed to me because I can't use it to paint a natural looking water colour for the front cover of a magazine. Or I might say that the N97 is closed because it doesn't allow me to focus the camera before shooting video.
I guess every device has its restrictions. If they're not imposed by the carrier or the manufacturer, then they might be 'imposed' by poor industrial design, incomplete services, poor component choice or just good old user ignorance! ^_^
Clearly this 'openness' debate is going to run and run. Meanwhile, people will increasing pick the iPhone over every other device because Apple are allowing them to do things that they never thought possible (see above). I count myself as a first class geek with honours, but if Nokia, HTC, LG, Samsung and Sony Ericsson think I'm going to waste my evenings trying figure out their half-baked offerings they can think again. I pay good money for the device because I expect it to be a refined product *before* I get to use it.
I guess every device has its restrictions. If they're not imposed by the carrier or the manufacturer, then they might be 'imposed' by poor industrial design, incomplete services, poor component choice or just good old user ignorance! ^_^
Clearly this 'openness' debate is going to run and run. Meanwhile, people will increasing pick the iPhone over every other device because Apple are allowing them to do things that they never thought possible (see above). I count myself as a first class geek with honours, but if Nokia, HTC, LG, Samsung and Sony Ericsson think I'm going to waste my evenings trying figure out their half-baked offerings they can think again. I pay good money for the device because I expect it to be a refined product *before* I get to use it.
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Jonathan
I get your point, but don't agree with your examples. The Pre "problem" can and will probably be solved with an app. The N97 lack of autofocus is clearly a technical issue as there has not been an autofocus video phone since the N93. At least my guess is that it's technical ... or perhaps just something that the sense on demand was not high enough. I honestly don't know but don't think this makes it closed.
I accept the tax as noted here ... it's the arbitrary differences that Apple's apps get over 3rd party as well as the limits on who gets to use 3G vs having to use Wifi that I am calling out.
I accept the tax as noted here ... it's the arbitrary differences that Apple's apps get over 3rd party as well as the limits on who gets to use 3G vs having to use Wifi that I am calling out.
4 months ago
in Nokia N86. Did you say 8 megapixels? on Mobile Industry Review
Would really like to see some video capture samples from this beauty.... Any ideas?
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Ben Smith
No video, but this is probably the first N86-captured image on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danlane/3287434150...
Note the exif says N85 (as did the handset branding) - we got mixed messages about this, but I think they decided to swap from N85 8MP to N86 8MP shortly before launch - we saw pre-production samples.
See: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_smith_uk/32894... and http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_smith_uk/32894...
Note the exif says N85 (as did the handset branding) - we got mixed messages about this, but I think they decided to swap from N85 8MP to N86 8MP shortly before launch - we saw pre-production samples.
See: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_smith_uk/32894... and http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_smith_uk/32894...
4 months ago
in talking with tnkgrl episode 5 on Nokia Daily News
"Where is our camera phone Nokia?" here, here. Where indeed! I'll tell you where. Stuck in 2006. The N93 ruled all!
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matthew bennett
James,
I enjoyed your article on the Samsung i8910. Maybe that'll jumpstart Nokia's competitiveness again!
On a positive note, I found all the missing camera options on the N79 and N85. You've gotta choose Options > Customize Toolbar, and all the expected options are there. Hiding White Balance, c'mon Nokia!
I enjoyed your article on the Samsung i8910. Maybe that'll jumpstart Nokia's competitiveness again!
On a positive note, I found all the missing camera options on the N79 and N85. You've gotta choose Options > Customize Toolbar, and all the expected options are there. Hiding White Balance, c'mon Nokia!
5 months ago
in From the WTF are you thinking dept … on atmaspheric endeavors
That really is just crazy! Surely it won't hold?
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6 months ago
in Give Me a 720p Nokia Phone - Successor To Nokia N93 on The Nokia Blog
@matthew bennett, I sometimes capture the content from my Canon HV10 at 960 pixels wide, it's not full HD but it does speed up the editing quite nicely.
As an aside, I also noticed the editing HDV 720p is way, way quicker than editing MP4 720 (H,264 or otherwise).
As an aside, I also noticed the editing HDV 720p is way, way quicker than editing MP4 720 (H,264 or otherwise).
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matthew bennett
@James Burland,
That's good to know. I need to take a closer look at the codecs that each of these cameras use. The AVCHD from the HMX-10 takes "real-time" to import videos into iMovie08, as in 30 minutes to import a 30 minute video. Too slow.
Comparing rendering SD in iMovie vs the N95, the N95 renders twice as fast. I'd LOVE to be able to edit HD video on the device, even if it's just cut and merge. Hopefully we get HD from a phone sometime in '09! Do want!
That's good to know. I need to take a closer look at the codecs that each of these cameras use. The AVCHD from the HMX-10 takes "real-time" to import videos into iMovie08, as in 30 minutes to import a 30 minute video. Too slow.
Comparing rendering SD in iMovie vs the N95, the N95 renders twice as fast. I'd LOVE to be able to edit HD video on the device, even if it's just cut and merge. Hopefully we get HD from a phone sometime in '09! Do want!
6 months ago
in Give Me a 720p Nokia Phone - Successor To Nokia N93 on The Nokia Blog
Welcome aboard the 'New 93' train Mark!
I'm just writing a massive post myself to conclude my 'Road to HD' series. I've been shooting in nothing but HD throughout 2008, going back to SD (especially Nokia SD!) is painful for the most part. As you mentioned, Nokia's lack of a N93 successor is now even more pronounced since YouTube went HD.
Below is a clip filmed on my Canon HV10, a camera that which will just about go into my coat pocket! ^_^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMqL_MgoJd4
I'm just writing a massive post myself to conclude my 'Road to HD' series. I've been shooting in nothing but HD throughout 2008, going back to SD (especially Nokia SD!) is painful for the most part. As you mentioned, Nokia's lack of a N93 successor is now even more pronounced since YouTube went HD.
Below is a clip filmed on my Canon HV10, a camera that which will just about go into my coat pocket! ^_^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMqL_MgoJd4
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Zylam Marex
@James Burland, wow i just saw your video, amazing quality and did't take to long to loud either on a 1mb connection. Thanks can't wait for phones to start implementing such quality
6 months ago
in How to fix N-Series on Nokia Daily News
Good points, well made.
As an aside, YouTube is a good free HD hosting service.
As an aside, YouTube is a good free HD hosting service.
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matthew bennett
True, YouTube does offer HD hosting. YouTube's big-video uploader doesn't have a status bar on my Mac. : ( Vimeo is ok also, but they have a 500MB/week limit. It's also still tough to upload bigger files over DSL, and worse over 3G!
We're getting there, though.
We're getting there, though.
