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Re: Moto 360

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Post by piyush_soni »

pavanky wrote: post #156
glomph wrote: post #147

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I find it hilarious that you name the exact model of laptop.

This is anecdotal evidence but I've noticed people using idevices mention the models rather than generic device names. I wonder why that is.

The post was an advertisement itself.

Re: Moto 360

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Post by JeremyNT »

nick_ok wrote: post #155
JeremyNT wrote: post #115

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I assumed that they used only large arms to make the device appear smaller. On a typically sized woman's arm, I suspect this thing would look quite hefty. The fact that it seems to be relatively large may unavoidably limit its appeal to smaller individuals of either gender.

Do you think that a smaller version might make the interface unusable? I wonder if they are keeping it that large because they cant get the insides smaller or because it would not be easy to use.

I suspect it's the smallest they can do while still meeting the technical requirements.

There is definitely a size below which usage would suffer too much for many people, but such a device doesn't need a very large UI, since most of its utility is in displaying small bits of information quickly, and extensive data input is performed better on a phone anyway.

Re: Moto 360

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Post by haldujai »

VLM wrote: post #197
wffurr wrote: post #101

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$4000 is insane for a piece of consumer electronics OR a watch. A watch that expensive is purely status-indicating jewelry. If all you want to do is tell the time quickly, a $10 quartz watch does the job just fine. I am sure Vertu or some other ridiculous company will sell you your insane diamond-encrusted titanium penis size signifier with a touch screen and Android Wear integration, but it won't be any more functio…

"A watch that expensive is purely status-indicating jewelry." For those of a certain extreme old age, say, over 30, one problem is not wearing a watch has been a display of wealth for some decades now. The signal is, "I don't wear a watch anymore, I pay an expensive cellphone contract instead". Last time I wore a watch was during the Clinton presidency. For elders like me, wearing a watch would indicate I'm too poor…

I can't tell if this is sarcasm or not..

Most over 30 who want to show off their wealth actually do wear a watch, an expensive one at that. I don't know where you get this bs notion that NOT wearing a watch is a sign of wealth. You don't have to be rich to afford a $50-80/mo. contract but you do for that $100,000 Vacheron.

Re: Moto 360

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Post by TimJRobinson »

tluyben2 wrote: post #216
w1ntermute wrote: post #167

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Apple is more a fashion company than a tech company. Those who buy and use its products are primarily concerned with advertising the fact that they use Apple products - conspicuous consumption. It's no different from how Gucci or Prada owners make sure to prominently display the brand of their handbag when they are in public. It's a simple form of signaling your identity, that you belong to a particular group. This i…

I'll say it again; please advice me what non-Apple laptop to buy which can compete with my 11 inch Air. I tried many and all are more expensive than my 'status fashion Air' and they all feel/work like crap compared. Wobbly/shaky and expensive. But tell me what is better for the same price, I'll get one tomorrow and let's see if what kind of fashion we are talking about.

I quite like my vaio z 13" though they've stopped selling them now I believe. Higher spec than the best airs, lighter too and feels great to work on http://youtu.be/OWkG6wVWGds

Re: Moto 360

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Post by thinkling »

awalton wrote: post #239
nivla wrote: post #82

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It requires pairing with a phone via Bluetooth(Low Energy). I don't think at this time it is economically feasible to have a phone with data service, touch screen and a juicy battery all in such a small foam factor.

Just really curious: Why does a watch need a touchscreen? What are you touching on your watch? Digital watches already have a wonderful UI: they're called "buttons", and they're located on the sides of the screen, so you can still see what you're doing while using the thing.

I recognize I'm in a minority here, but I'd love to see Graffiti [0], the old Palm OS glyph-based input method, come back on smart watches. I could write short text messages in-place on a watchface in Graffiti, or write two-letter shortcuts for different watch displays I want to switch to.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffiti_%28Palm_OS%29

Re: Moto 360

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Post by cwp »

Karunamon wrote: post #189
untog wrote: post #148

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Your wrists shouldn't be touching your laptop if you care about ergonomics.

You really don't have an option if you're on a macbook - the keyboard rests a good sixish inches behind the front of the machine.

He means that your wrists shouldn't be touching anything. They should be hovering a couple of centimetres above the flat area in front of the keyboard.
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