nicholas1987

Well, very few developers make different versions of their apps for different phones. The only one I can think of is Angry Birds (which "coincidentally" is when I started seeing tech blogs start using the term...). The reason that iphone got apps first, was due to ios having a larger user base than android, this is no longer the case, but developers take a while to catch up - I believe we're at a point where any smart developer will want IOS and Android versions released simultaneously.

People who push iPhones use the term fragmentation too freely, if you have a cheap android phone you may notice that you can't run some apps, yes. But if you go out and buy a decent phone, of a similar price point to an iPhone, you will be able to run 99.9% of apps. The difference being, that if you can't afford an iPhone priced handset, you can still get some form of an android phone. You're not priced out of the operating system.

When people say fragmentation, they mean the choice to buy a cheap phone, that may not run everything.

So... I work for a software company so I am pretty familiar with all this. I really like Android and iOS, they're different though and made for different people and purposes.

The thing about Android though is... Motorola HTC and Samsung are in the business of selling phones, not developing a software platform. So the problem is Moto slaps on Motoblur, HTC slaps on Sense, and Samsung just pumps out new models monthly. All of these phones end up not getting software updates when they first become available or not at all in some cases. Usually only the Android flagship models come with the most up to date software like Droid did, then Nexus 1, the Nexus S, etc etc.

It really depends who the user is. If you want to play emulated games and you are pretty tech savvy-- Android all the way, it has better GPS and a few other things. But... if you're not very tech savvy an iPhone is just plain easier for most people.

I wish I could afford to have both and I still really want a Nokia Maemo/Meego phone just for some quirky things not available on iOS or Android (but may be possible on WebOS but they only have two poorly designed phones so meh).

Also, I just want to add Android and iOS aren't really competing for the same groups. Android is murdering Symbian, Blackberry, and Windows, but it's not really affecting iOS adoption.

Here's another thing... the reason apps like Infinity Blade, Dead Space, Netflix etc etc come to iOS first is because the users are much much more likely to purchase apps, even if there are fewer users. It's the same logic that ads during Mad Men cost more than say ads during some CNN show, because the audience is more likely to be purchase the product.

I can link some stuff if needed but most of what I'm referring to comes from Asymco.com a software consultancy group led by mostly ex-Nokia people.

yo, i can't run some iOS apps on my 2nd gen ipod touch

what do you call that?

Planned obsolescence.

Your all bastards, I EDC a Black 99 GTI.

Meh... I'm stuck with a 99 Passat, low miles though is the only perk.

since a lot of EDC guys are into most utility out of minimal items, how many of you guys drive hatchbacks?

from what i remember/noticed, i know that wildstyle and zissou both drive VW hatchbacks (as do i).

i know thats not that many examples but im guessing/thinking there might be some correlation.

edit: not exactly minimalist more like minimal.

Hell yes, I drive a Passat station wagon!

Thank you very much, you are a gentleman and a scholar! +repped.

Multi-key keeps falling apart on me. Need to find better screws and glue that shit shut.

What knife is that anyone know?

Much appreciated.

delete please

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Alaskan Amber Ale

Blue Moon

Anchor Steam, my favorite.

I want some falafel and hummus...

I have:

-GNU Rider's Choice 2010/2011

-a few years old Drake bindings

-32 boots

-686 pants

-a super sick 686 down filled herringbone jacket

-a Burton softshell

-a Ride shell

-Burton gloves

-Electric goggles

I need new bindings, but they aren't broken and work fine so I don't really care to replace them right now.

I usually ride Kirkwood (have a season pass there) but Heavenly and Northstar are nice, but just a tad too overcrowded.

anyone have any idea what a secure way to carry my quark mini cr2 since the split ring it came with broke (and i almost lost it)?

=/ also i wish there was a way to attach my fisher bullet to my key hook like those sharpie mini's i dont like to pocket carry anything really

You can get new split rings for Berkeley point, but they have a $30 minimum order which makes it hard to put an order in http://www.berkeleypoint.com/

Other than that.. I guess you could try Home Depot, they sometimes carry small split rings.

I wouldn't buy used nail clippers that's pretty gross, doug.

Meh... throw some rubbing alcohol on it and it's brand new basically.

I'm also assuming someone wanting to get rid of them probably didn't use them much

Haha I was about to say that. Especially if the damn thing is under 20$ brand new.

Oh and if anyone would like to purchase a Spyderco T-Mag for 60$ shipped or would like to trade for it, let me know!

It was previously 35percent's lol...

They are discontinued...

Does anyone here want to sell their Gerber Utility Clippers? I'd like to take one off someone's hands who isn't using them. PM me if interested.

what are some good parkas that i should check out that are under $150? thanks!

I like this one for that price: http://www.alphajacketsonline.com/proddetail.php?prod=MJE39016C1

i had a dunderdon stadium parka

sold it

didn't get much wear because i sized it wrong (it was huuuuuge)

thing was a beast though

i wouldn't worry about the quality

Is that similar to the J25? I just ordered the j25 because it's cold as hell in SF right now. Might have bought it a little big but... I'll let you know when I get it next week.

Istanbul

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Copenhagen

Paris

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Berlin

Anyone know much about Dunderdon? Good quality?

WEEKDAY has some nice fall/winter parkases(sp?),

(available in blue, black, green (pictured)

(available in black and red)

(available in black and green)

(available in black and khaki)

(available in black and grey)

yeah.

Anyone know where I can buy Weekday in the US? I dont see any proxies on here for Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway... Anyone got any suggestions?

Does anyone know where I can find a charcoal/black or gray mid-length parka with side vent pockets and zips up? I do not want the cargo pockets or button up. I don't mind cotton or wool, but definitely not nylon/polyester. I would like it to look somewhat similar to this: http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men...m10059149.aspx

If no one knows of anywhere I can find this, how much would it cost approximately to have one custom-made?

Thanks for all your help, I searched through the posts but didn't find anything specifically what I was looking for.

The closest one's I found was the UC parka... but I wear XL-XXL I'm 6" 3 and 210

Does anyone know where I can find a charcoal/black or gray mid-length parka with side vent pockets and zips up? I do not want the cargo pockets or button up. I don't mind cotton or wool, but definitely not nylon/polyester. I would like it to look somewhat similar to this: http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/men/newin/item10059149.aspx

If no one knows of anywhere I can find this, how much would it cost approximately to have one custom-made?

Thanks for all your help, I searched through the posts but didn't find anything specifically what I was looking for.

Raising Arizona is great, Kick Ass is great, Lord of War is great.

But.... he makes tons of terrrrible movies: Gone in 60 seconds, Ghostrider, National Treasure where he figures out some Da Vinci code or sees the future...

Anyone ever heard anything about EP Martin watches?

http://epmartinusa.com/

LogMeIn is pretty badass. It's fairly expensive at $30 but it allows you to control your Windows PC or Mac via iPad or iPhone.

weed

my iPhone

my Macbook air