Archive for October, 2009
Cost of Ownership for New Generation of Smartphones
Here is a comparison between the offerings of the new generation of smartphones. Motorola Droid is the latest buzz in the smartphone market and is based on Google’s Android platform. It has impressive 5MP camera, good battery life and is a better option compared to Mytouch, which is also based on Android.
But here’s why I still prefer iPhone:
1. Best touchscreen yet.
2. Thousands of applications, much more than the competition.
3. Syncs with iTunes, so managing my music and other data is as easy as can be.
4. Has Safari mobile web browser, which is still better than any other mobile browser on any other mobile platform.
5. Has Seamless UI experience. It is surprising that it has been more than two years since Apple released the iPhone and still there is no other smartphone maker that has managed to provide such seamless user interface. Palm pre may have a good interface, but the number of applications available is a deal-killer for me.
Google’s Android is a very good mobile OS, but phones just didn’t fly off the shelves because of poorly designed HTC hardware. With Motorola droid, I think they have a chance.
I just have one question. Why would I choose Droid if it costs the same as iPhone? Think Motorola, Think.
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Apple Welcomes windows 7 the only way it knows how, with a new commercial
Alright Apple, the commercial was funny, but lets get a few things straight:
- You are trying way too hard. This method of slamming Microsoft worked at one time…and that time was 5 years ago.
- The smug bastard you’ve hired to represent Apple, Justin Long, actually makes viewers sympathize with John Hodgeman (PC), and acts as a turn off for Apple as a company.
- The comparison isn’t in the same ballpark. Upgrading to Windows 7 is $200 or under. A new iMac is minimum $1000 and if you have any applications, you have to replace them.
Now that Microsoft has released an OS which looks cleaner and is comparable to a Mac, doesn’t bloat like Vista, has support for thousands of legacy applications, can run thousands of top rated games and can run on lower end hardware; Apple looks worried. With ads like these, I smell desperation.
Windows 7 : Ready, Set…Upgrade
Microsoft Releasing its latest operating system October 22, 09
It’s been 7 months since I’ve been using Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 7, and it works as Windows Vista should have in the first place. It’s a bit more snappier and stable than Windows Vista, but the best feature is the new task bar which almost doubles your productivity instantly.
Now, after 7 months of Beta programs, Microsoft will be releasing the OS on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Now the question is:
Who’ll Upgrade?
1. Netbook Users – Windows 7 runs decently on low end hardware and is much more secure and stable than XP, so it is a sure choice for Netbook users.
2. Enthusiasts – People who couldn’t wait for the Retail version of OS and risked their data to a Beta version of an operating system (hey..that’s me) will definitely upgrade to the new OS.
Who’ll Not Upgrade?
1. Enterprises – Enterprise users will not upgrade to Windows 7 anytime soon, as it takes time testing the drivers and checking for application compatiblity and stability. So, They’ll probably wait it out until Microsoft releases service pack 1 for windows 7.
2. Typical computer users with relatively new hardware which is capable of running Windows Vista, don’t need to upgrade to Windows 7, as the feature improvement from Vista to 7 is evolutionary, not revolutionary. It won’t drastically change the way stuff works currently in Windows Vista.
Who Doesn’t Need to Upgrade?
Many hardware vendors are offering their customers,who have purchased their laptop/pc around 2 months from the release date of Windows 7, a free upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. So check your bill date and confirm from your vendor before shelling out for an upgrade.
But Really..Should you Upgrade?
Yes and No. Yes, you should upgrade your OS from XP/Vista to Windows 7. No, you shouldn’t go for an upgrade, but a fresh install of Windows 7 and save yourself from dealing with all the crap that XP/Vista leave behind.
New Blog Go
Welcome to my new blog.
This is going to be my personal page from now on.
I’ll be updating it semi-frequently as real work takes up most of my time. But don’t worry, something of more substance will live here soon.
