I was surprised at how low quality the photos taken by Glass are. Is that the planned camera for rollout?
It's for some reason the poster linked to the G+ mobile version.
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#112Why is the picture quality so bad?
Mobile version of G+
Check these: https://plus.google.com/photos/+Scobleizer/albums/5871408320...
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#113Earlier quoted context omitted.
It's an accessory to a phone. It uses bluetooth primarily, but additionally can use WiFi for network communication. It does not have 3g/4g nor require a SIM or contract. Think of it is a bluetooth headset that happens to have a camera and display, and additionally WiFi (for helping to upload those larger files).
Nobody in their right mind would hold a cell phone for most of the waking hours continously at their head. I wonder how problematic Bluetooth and WiFi are for your health.
I doubt the radiation will make it through your tin foil hat.
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#114How can you possibly say that you aren't willing to spend more than $200 dollars, but would wear it on your face every single day? People pay more than that for sunglasses which provide no functional utility above the $5 sunglasses.
I don't think you can just look at the price of Glass alone. AFAIK they rely on your phone to work so you also need an Android phone and data plan. I think Google should be selling Glass like a Android phone accessory rather than a product by itself. Also people are taking a risk by purchasing one. They have never used anything like it and don't know if it will actually benefit them.
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#115Earlier quoted context omitted.
But when you wear glasses you get to choose the design and look that fits your personality. It's also a fashion accessory. I love my glasses, but part of the reason I love them is because I have not (yet) met a single person with the same glasses as mine, and I've had them for 3 years now. I wouldn't feel so happy wearing something every other person wears.
If Glass is successful, what makes you think the technology won't one day be available as an add-on to just about any pair of glasses?
good point, or customizable like mobile phone covers (like the good ol' nokia days)
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#116Earlier quoted context omitted.
As far as G+ is concerned, I find Facebook much more useful than G+ for all intents and purposes (photos, groups, messaging, news, everything I find is either better or more useful on Facebook; more useful in the sense that my friends actually use it heh). YouTube has great content but the design has changed for the worse in my humble opinion. Maps is top notch. Really a modern day beauty. Calendar is pretty useful,…
Remember Drive = Docs + Online storage so you're essentially only comparing Dropbox to the latter. You're probably aware of this but with the rebranding of Docs to Drive I thought it was worth making this explicit.
With Dropbox, you are free to pick the editor. Not so with Drive. The 'Docs +' in fact adds a constraint.
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#117I find it interesting that social cues like flipping the glasses up while in the bathroom are becoming normal.
It seems like the perfect opportunity for theft.
People already keep their smartphones on table in busy bars, and maybe their wallet in a back pocket. This isn't any easier to steal than that, and has way less impact than having to freeze your credit cards for instance.
Much will depend on the price of the final Glass, but if it is down to around the price of designer sunglasses, I don't see a big threat.
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#118Earlier quoted context omitted.
Remember Drive = Docs + Online storage so you're essentially only comparing Dropbox to the latter. You're probably aware of this but with the rebranding of Docs to Drive I thought it was worth making this explicit.
With Dropbox, you are free to pick the editor. Not so with Drive. The 'Docs +' in fact adds a constraint.
I'm not clear how to get a Google Drive workflow using Dropbox and an app.
i.e:
1. A single canonical version of each document with a change history. 2. Simultaneous real-time editing by multiple users with conflict resolution.
Dropbox has pretty limited locking and conflict resolution even if you don't factor in live editing.
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#119Earlier quoted context omitted.
It seems like the perfect opportunity for theft.
People already keep their smartphones on table in busy bars, and maybe their wallet in a back pocket. This isn't any easier to steal than that, and has way less impact than having to freeze your credit cards for instance. Much will depend on the price of the final Glass, but if it is down to around the price of designer sunglasses, I don't see a big threat.
My thoughts exactly. Theft is bound to happen, but I don't think it will be any different than any other gadget.
Maybe we will see some sort of remove viewing apps that will allow us to view what the thief is looking at.
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#120To be honest his first observation felt absurd, so much that I dared not read further of the post.
Sometime ago I chanced upon one of his posts and it had the same mood - an attempt be voracious and fanatic about sth even though he would be actually sounding extortionately absurd.