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The Post-PC thread
Masterpiece:
Cesium, I can definitely see why you're not trusting the "data in the cloud" idea, because I don't really do either. There is a quite nice alternative to it though: I host all my data on my home PC, and allow SkyDrive to access it, meaning that all my data are accessible from the cloud, but it still is physically located on one of my devices. I know there's always inherent security issues when you allow a web service access to your file system, but afaik that system is read-only and hasn't caused problems thus far. Having your own server would be a nice alternative, but I have no idea about hosting, so in my case that wouldn't work.
I wasn't really asking about power when I asked about the Cove Point design. It's just that, for me that design is the death of the laptop computer as we know it. Pulled of right, with sturdy hinges and a no compromise keyboard, I don't see how a laptop is any better, since the Cove Point convertibles do everything a laptop should do, but adds even better portability and more comfortable touch input. I've always felt touch input on a laptop is way too wobbly (as in, the screen always moves when you try to use touch.)
mtmerrick:
not talking specs, just design, yes, i'm with you 100%. the cove point style slider is like the laptop 2.0
Masterpiece:
and that's why I'm so in love with the Sony tablets. In my point of view, they're the only ones that pulled off that reference design properly. I mean, I've seen a similar Toshiba tablet convertible, but getting the keyboard to open was just a pain and I was afraid I was breaking the tablet, which is not a feeling you should get on a tablet, ever.
Last week I held an iPad Mini in my hands, and I have to say, the build quality on that thing is unsurpassed. Which makes me so pissed that it's basically impossible to perform basic work tasks on that device. Apple, get your shit together. iOS sucks so much right now...
edit: I saw an unacceptable grammar mistake and had to fix it. </grammar nazi>
mtmerrick:
apple build quality is nice, yeah, but i'm just not feeling their new designs. the ipad mini, new ipods, ect... i just don't like how they feel in the hand. (same wiht the 4/4s, actually).
anything they have that's brushed aluminum tough is AMAZING to hold though. shame the software is shit.
what i find hilarious is anyone who makes metal devices other than apple (hell even apple sometimes) can't get the antennas right for the life of them. aluminum chassis block so many/so much of the radio frequencies its just not effective. except for apple's voodoo. i have no idea what they do to make it work.
though frankly i'd rather have a (textured?) soft touch finish, like the xperia ZL, or older motorola devices. that is just wonderful.
also, glossy superslick plastic needs to be banned for all electronics. its a fingerprint, smudge, scratch, scuff, and dust magnet, and it just feels cheap.
i cannot think of a single example where glossy is nicer than matte.
bhtooefr:
Although, high quality laptops tend to have much better hinges, and don't wobble nearly as badly.
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