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mojo updated 2 products

mojo — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:08:38 -0400

1. updated Apple iPad - September 23, 2010 at 5:08 am

new pro/con: On-screen keyboard too large to comfortably type on
agreed: "iPad apps are 2x the cost compared to their iPhone versions"
agreed: "draws too much power to be charged via many powered USB hubs, PC/Mac USB ports"
agreed: "on-screen keyboard doesn't compare to a real keyboard, such as those found on a netbook (also: less screen real estate as you type)"
agreed: "poor battery life if used for an ebook reader compared to the competition"
agreed: "aesthetic closely resembles an oversized iPhone with a large bezel "
agreed: "4:3 aspect ratio screen is poor for watching widescreen movies"
agreed: "requires being "tethered" to a computer, similar to iPhone/iPod"
agreed: "Unable to install competitive and better software even if developed"
agreed: "requires being "tethered" to a computer, similar to iPhone/iPod"
agreed: "no integrated SD/SDHC card reader"
agreed: "no replaceable battery"
agreed: "no camera"
new pro/con: Curved back prevents it from laying flat on a desk
agreed: "no Adobe Flash support"
agreed: "as book reader it's not a real e-ink technology device"
agreed: "No third-party applications (binding to Appstore)"
new pro/con: Heavy, not ideal for being held
agreed: "requires being "tethered" to a computer, similar to iPhone/iPod"
agreed: "no HDMI output (not even via extra adapter)"
agreed: "no integrated USB port"
agreed: "cannot run full O/S applications, such as those found on laptops/netbooks"
agreed: "adding 3G to any model costs $130"
agreed: "no multitasking functionality"
disagreed: "instant-on, no booting time at all"
disagreed: "slim and lightweight"

2. updated Apple iPhone 4 - September 23, 2010 at 5:05 am

disagreed: "amazing touch"
disagreed: "Rear Camera"
disagreed: "Rear camera"
disagreed: "Facetime"
disagreed: "Amazing apps"
disagreed: "Available in 16gb and 32gb"
disagreed: "Apple A4 processor "
disagreed: "Very simple"
disagreed: "Retina display"
disagreed: "easy jailbreak"
disagreed: "Facetime is now available on the new iPod touch and compatible with iPhone 4!"
disagreed: "jailbreak is legal!"
disagreed: "Does not have a cheap looking and ugly desing"
disagreed: "Amazing design"
disagreed: "Amazing 5.0 megapixel camera"
agreed: "Not memory expandables with microSD/microSDHC like allo others cellphone"
disagreed: "In most countries and in the EU, Apple allows you to purchase the phone unlocked. If you do you research, your phone can be unlocked. My iPhone 4 is unlocked from the Apple Store!"

mojo updated Apple iPhone 4

mojo — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:23:46 -0400

August 26, 2010 at 8:23 pm

disagreed: "includes iOS (iPhone OS 4) - OS can run up to 7 core OS services in the background (Apple's approximation of multi-tasking)"
agreed: "Consumer Reports can't recommend the iPhone because of the confirmation of the antenna signal strength defect"
disagreed: "Improved screen with much higher resolution (960 x 640px, IPS panel - highest pixel density of any phone)"

mojo updated Apple iPhone 4

mojo — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:53:00 -0400

August 20, 2010 at 1:53 pm

new pro/con: Apps can only be installed from the App Store, not from other sources (e.g. web, flash memory card)
new pro/con: Most apps don't multitask, e.g. cannot flick between browsing web and note taking app
disagreed: "FaceTime for video calls is planned to become an open standard sometime in the future (restricted to iPhone4 at present)"
agreed: "easy jailbreak"
new pro/con: Does not support VOIP
disagreed: "quality feel over the 3GS"
agreed: "jailbreak is legal!"
new pro/con: Requires extremely bloated and restrictive iTunes software to sync with PC
disagreed: "free cases and bumpers to those who purchase the phone before September 30th - eliminate reception problems related to the external antenna issue"
new pro/con: Requires an ugly rubber bumper to work properly (signal issues)
new pro/con: Major OS updates are not free
new pro/con: Incompatible with older Apple compatible products such as previous generation iPod speakers
new pro/con: 3 time slower than equivalent Android phone when browsing
new pro/con: Non-standard Apple dock connector instead of USB
new pro/con: No teathering
new pro/con: Apple blocks many useful apps from the App Store
new pro/con: 90% of available apps are fart noises, cracked screens and other useless rubbish
disagreed: "200000 Third party apps available and counting!"
disagreed: "slick industrial design looks a lot nicer than the previous generation phones - aesthetically similar to the iPad, iMac and Macbook Pro lines"
disagreed: "faster processor (Apple/Samsung/Intrinsity A4)"
disagreed: "Improved rear camera with larger lens"
disagreed: "capable of full video chat via Apple's new FaceTime service (WiFi only for 2010)"
disagreed: "faster processor (Apple/Samsung/Intrinsity A4)"
disagreed: "a worthy update - much nicer than the 3G to 3GS upgrade"
agreed: "faster processor (Apple/Samsung/Intrinsity A4)"
new pro/con: All users will experience signal loss when holding the phone normally and in the way Apple depicts it in advertising
agreed: "Meeting the bar, not exceeding it."
agreed: "rear-camera should've been upgraded to more than 5 megapixel"
agreed: "3.5" screen (small compared to other smartphones)"
agreed: "doesn't do Adobe Flash (Google shows it can be done nicely on Android)"
agreed: "not a true multitasking environment"
agreed: "not a full aluminum body a la HTC Legend, Apple's PC lineup"
agreed: "bluetooth v2.1 when most new phone now uses v3.0"
agreed: "no removable media / expandable memory (comparable phones have micro SD)"
agreed: "does not support latest 4G network capabilities"
agreed: "no legal way to unlock the phone / buy the phone unlocked (cannot use on other GSM carriers by swapping in local SIM card to avoid expensive roaming charges)"
agreed: "now uses a micro-SIM instead of the standard SIM card for the previous generation devices"
agreed: "video calls are iPhone4-to-iPhone4 and WiFi-only"
agreed: "left-handed users may experience signal issues (flawed antenna design)"
agreed: "still tied to Apple's restrictive app store and its wacky policies"

mojo updated Microsoft Windows 7

mojo — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:48:07 -0400

July 19, 2009 at 5:48 pm

new pro/con: Better support for widescreen monitors
new pro/con: Aero visual style improved over Vista
new pro/con: Runs well on lower end hardware such as netbooks
agreed: "Multi-Touch support (inc. Gestures & Multitouch keyboard)"
agreed: "Runs on Netbooks (where Vista doesn't)"
agreed: "More secure than XP & Vista"
disagreed: "Advanced troubleshooting architecture diagnoses and fix problems linked back to up to date help"
agreed: "Better supported 64-bit architecture"
agreed: "Able to change UAC security (rather than ON / OFF in Vista)"
agreed: "Revamped taskbar that can combine running programs and hide labels - 3 options how it is done"
agreed: "Improved memory management takes up less RAM than Vista "
agreed: "Allows you to turn off fundamental Windows features such as Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer "
disagreed: "Still have to install programs "
disagreed: "Random Program Shut-downs. No reason given from error messages"