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6 months ago
in louisgray.com: 10 Predictions for 2009 In the World of Tech on louisgray.com
I think the G1 is a great first pass. Think about the fact that they had only 4 months to get the phone out the door, while at the same time finishing the operating system. I think the G1 is a great handset if you take that into consideration. Motorola is ONLY making Android based handsets, HTC is working on three more Android handsets, LG is making a handset, Lenovo has a handet in production and so on. Don't worry - you will soon see an array of handsets that meet the needs of kids, adults, virtual keyboard fans, real keyboard fans, business users, gamers and so on. I am so pumped about Android's opportunity I can hardly stand it - can you tell?
I love the iPhone - but Apple can support only so much innovation. How silly would it be for Apple to release 20 different iPhone versions? I don't think they have the ability or the desire to meet the needs all all users. The fact that Android is open means everyone can innovate - some phones will suck, but many others will rock.
I love the iPhone - but Apple can support only so much innovation. How silly would it be for Apple to release 20 different iPhone versions? I don't think they have the ability or the desire to meet the needs all all users. The fact that Android is open means everyone can innovate - some phones will suck, but many others will rock.
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Artem Russakovskii
Samsung is also making a phone due in Q2 of 2009. I agree with you on the Android. 2009 will be its year (and even more so afterward).
Albert Willis
This is the same approach that Microsoft uses with Windows Mobile—license the operating system and let the device guys "innovate." It sounds great in theory, but in practice, it doesn't work so well. Because of the hardware differences between devices, it becomes more difficult to deliver a consistent user experience for Google and its developers. If your game needs an accelerometer but brand X Android device doesn't have one, what are you supposed to do?
Apple won't make 20 different versions of any device and certainly not the iPhone. However, they will create 3 or 4 versions that address 80% of the market, which is working really well for them right now.
For the record, I think Android will gain traction at the expense of Windows Mobile more so than Apple, especially as Android matures.
I love the iPhone - but Apple can support only so much innovation. How silly would it be for Apple to release 20 different iPhone versions? I don't think they have the ability or the desire to meet the needs all all users. The fact that Android is open means everyone can innovate - some phones will suck, but many others will rock.
This is the same approach that Microsoft uses with Windows Mobile—license the operating system and let the device guys "innovate." It sounds great in theory, but in practice, it doesn't work so well. Because of the hardware differences between devices, it becomes more difficult to deliver a consistent user experience for Google and its developers. If your game needs an accelerometer but brand X Android device doesn't have one, what are you supposed to do?
Apple won't make 20 different versions of any device and certainly not the iPhone. However, they will create 3 or 4 versions that address 80% of the market, which is working really well for them right now.
For the record, I think Android will gain traction at the expense of Windows Mobile more so than Apple, especially as Android matures.
6 months ago
in There's Plenty Of Oxygen In The Air on A VC
I agree with your post, but to be sure it isn't a time for 'idea-stage' startups to raise millions. esterday I had a chance to listen to elevator pitches from more than 60 companies at Rice University’s Rice Alliance event. Lots of interesting concepts and ideas. Many of these entrepreneurs are looking for $1,000,000+ to take their ideas from prototype to production. Twelve months ago it was VERY reasonable for many of these entrepreneurs to assume they would be able to secure angel or venture capital for their startups. The sad truth is that for 97% of these companies there is simply no chance they will be able to raise anywhere near the amount of money they ‘need’ given the realities of THIS market.
For most of these entrepreneurs the ‘notion’ that they ’should’ be able to raise the money necessary to build their companies is holding them back. They are ‘waiting’ to move to the next stage until they get the cash they think they need. My advice to entrepeneurs (in this market) is to start building their businesses on the assumption that outside capital is NOT available. Partner with other companies, find paying customers, find employees willing to work on the side for a cut of the business - anything that will enable the business to survive.
It is not 1999 - not even close. Stop acting like it. The key term in 2009 (for most of us, me included) is BOOTSTRAP! You CAN lift yourself up without money from Benchmark, trust me.
For most of these entrepreneurs the ‘notion’ that they ’should’ be able to raise the money necessary to build their companies is holding them back. They are ‘waiting’ to move to the next stage until they get the cash they think they need. My advice to entrepeneurs (in this market) is to start building their businesses on the assumption that outside capital is NOT available. Partner with other companies, find paying customers, find employees willing to work on the side for a cut of the business - anything that will enable the business to survive.
It is not 1999 - not even close. Stop acting like it. The key term in 2009 (for most of us, me included) is BOOTSTRAP! You CAN lift yourself up without money from Benchmark, trust me.
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fredwilson
Yes, I totally agree with you when it comes to web services.
The lessons of ycombinator, techstars, and other programs like that is that you can go from idea to commercial launch in three months with less than 25k of investment capital
Asking investors to commit 1mm to an idea is a non starter in this or any other enviroment
The lessons of ycombinator, techstars, and other programs like that is that you can go from idea to commercial launch in three months with less than 25k of investment capital
Asking investors to commit 1mm to an idea is a non starter in this or any other enviroment
9 months ago
in Big in Japan wins the Android Challenge, raises money and has big plans for Google Android development on VentureBeat
Get a life Sean...
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streetstylz
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Patent #6,651,053 — Interactive system for investigating products on a network
An interactive search system for use with a global computer network, e.g., the Internet, using a search identifying barcode to rapidly and effectively obtain a supply of related information for presentation to a user. A computer, either landline based or mobile, may be used to input a UPC code, taken from a package or advertisement or prestored in the computer, to an implementing server on the network. The server contains a database of product and manufacturer identifying UPC codes and uses the input UPC code and the database to identify the manufacturer and is programmed to then perform a search of the network to locate sites relating to or operated by the manufacturer. Also, the server may search the network on a product basis to locate other sites containing the UPC under search. Using “parsing” technology, the server “pulls out” the product description, transmits it to and places it in a random access memory (RAM) or storage of the computer, and proceeds to perform further searching relying on the product description to uncover relevant information. Accordingly, using a single input, a collection of product-related and manufacturer information is quickly assembled in the computer available for a user’s consideration all at once at any time.
Patent #6,651,053 — Interactive system for investigating products on a network
An interactive search system for use with a global computer network, e.g., the Internet, using a search identifying barcode to rapidly and effectively obtain a supply of related information for presentation to a user. A computer, either landline based or mobile, may be used to input a UPC code, taken from a package or advertisement or prestored in the computer, to an implementing server on the network. The server contains a database of product and manufacturer identifying UPC codes and uses the input UPC code and the database to identify the manufacturer and is programmed to then perform a search of the network to locate sites relating to or operated by the manufacturer. Also, the server may search the network on a product basis to locate other sites containing the UPC under search. Using “parsing” technology, the server “pulls out” the product description, transmits it to and places it in a random access memory (RAM) or storage of the computer, and proceeds to perform further searching relying on the product description to uncover relevant information. Accordingly, using a single input, a collection of product-related and manufacturer information is quickly assembled in the computer available for a user’s consideration all at once at any time.
9 months ago
in Big in Japan wins the Android Challenge, raises money and has big plans for Google Android development on VentureBeat
Thanks for the article, we are really excited about Android and the opportunity it may bring developers like us!
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streetstylz
I wonder if the creators of ShopSavvy know that they are in violation of NeoMedia's patents?
http://neom.com/13.html
http://neom.com/13.html
1 year ago
in Apple giving out boxes that can’t be opened until June 10th, could hold 3G iPhone on Unwired View
So we couldn't resist opening ours. Check out the photos:
http://www.texasstartupblog.com/2008/06/06/raid...
http://www.texasstartupblog.com/2008/06/06/raid...
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Lawrence
LOL! Thats awesome..
