Comments on: iPhone's downsized wide screen
The Apple iPhone uses an odd 1.5:1 aspect ratio that's 15 percent narrower than the standard 1.78:1 HDTV aspect ratio.
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it works pretty good. Also i read (on cnet) about how the imac didn't have as many graphic options. true, but only for the lowest end model, which is 100 dollars less than before, and is now dual core. It just seems that theres alot of articles like this.
Because the information that CNET reported is, for the most part, patently [i]true[/i]. The screen as shown [b]IS[/b] 1.5:1. Hard to get around that fact, isn't it?
The thing one can nit about is CNET claim that the aspect ratio is inherently proprietary. For the aspect ratio being 'proprietary'...well, that's only true if Apple is the ONLY one who chooses to use the 1.5:1 ratio. Considering that it's Apple we're talking about, I suspect content providers will FLOCK to provide media at 1.5:1 when the iPhone goes live. It can be said that 1.5:1 is certainly [i]non-standard[/i] with what's in place now, but with Apple's star power (plus, who knows what the 6G iPod will bring to the table?), a non-conforming (to current standards) screen ratio will likely not be an odd duck for very long.
it works pretty good. Also i read (on cnet) about how the imac didn't have as many graphic options. true, but only for the lowest end model, which is 100 dollars less than before, and is now dual core. It just seems that theres alot of articles like this.
Because the information that CNET reported is, for the most part, patently [i]true[/i]. The screen as shown [b]IS[/b] 1.5:1. Hard to get around that fact, isn't it?
The thing one can nit about is CNET claim that the aspect ratio is inherently proprietary. For the aspect ratio being 'proprietary'...well, that's only true if Apple is the ONLY one who chooses to use the 1.5:1 ratio. Considering that it's Apple we're talking about, I suspect content providers will FLOCK to provide media at 1.5:1 when the iPhone goes live. It can be said that 1.5:1 is certainly [i]non-standard[/i] with what's in place now, but with Apple's star power (plus, who knows what the 6G iPod will bring to the table?), a non-conforming (to current standards) screen ratio will likely not be an odd duck for very long.
The opinion of the people was more lobbying than anything else, your article the same,
what motivate you to make such comment, you get paid in ZUNE dollars, or RZR dollars,
piece of crap that's what it is, you did better in a past at judging objectively
The opinion of the people was more lobbying than anything else, your article the same,
what motivate you to make such comment, you get paid in ZUNE dollars, or RZR dollars,
piece of crap that's what it is, you did better in a past at judging objectively
320x240" iTunes movies being only 640x480 resolution.
Top-of-line wannabe needs to be meeting top-of-the-line expectations. Not
living up to the common sense of the very basic standard of 16:9 is baffling -
and a good insight to that reality distortion field we've all heard about (but
admittedly can enjoy getting charged up by).
The key is to make the style work with the standard. A longer palmtop isn't
gonna sway me away. Scratching my head on this one. Price?
Truth be told, I'm more disappointed it's only gonna be available for one
carrier for awhile - and that that main menu is already too busy - being
overloadingly familiar just like all the other contenders out there.
320x240" iTunes movies being only 640x480 resolution.
Top-of-line wannabe needs to be meeting top-of-the-line expectations. Not
living up to the common sense of the very basic standard of 16:9 is baffling -
and a good insight to that reality distortion field we've all heard about (but
admittedly can enjoy getting charged up by).
The key is to make the style work with the standard. A longer palmtop isn't
gonna sway me away. Scratching my head on this one. Price?
Truth be told, I'm more disappointed it's only gonna be available for one
carrier for awhile - and that that main menu is already too busy - being
overloadingly familiar just like all the other contenders out there.
takes on a bias against the iPod for something that was officially addressed, and
is in no way plausibly corrected. This isn't "actually a negative" because it's not a
negative at all. It's the practicality of a device that touts, but is not solely about
mobile video.
everyone else. But this article was bull, i mean who the HELL CARES THAT THE
SCREEN IS A LITTLE BIT LESS WIDE than the ones on itunes??!??!? WHY DOES THAT
EVEN MATTER!?!?!?! ITS A PHONE THAT HAS WIDESCREEN better than any phone
or music device out there. IS this even news!?!?! GOsh this is just like the bs
articles made when the wii suddenly started killing some skin cells and hands.
takes on a bias against the iPod for something that was officially addressed, and
is in no way plausibly corrected. This isn't "actually a negative" because it's not a
negative at all. It's the practicality of a device that touts, but is not solely about
mobile video.
everyone else. But this article was bull, i mean who the HELL CARES THAT THE
SCREEN IS A LITTLE BIT LESS WIDE than the ones on itunes??!??!? WHY DOES THAT
EVEN MATTER!?!?!?! ITS A PHONE THAT HAS WIDESCREEN better than any phone
or music device out there. IS this even news!?!?! GOsh this is just like the bs
articles made when the wii suddenly started killing some skin cells and hands.
When it comes to Apple, CNET and it's programs definitely have a bias against
Apple. Witness several reviews by ex editors and current and you'll see for
yourself. Such flagrant bias says more about the character of the reporter and
the website.
Cnet want to build that kind of reputation let them, it will be there demise.
When it comes to Apple, CNET and it's programs definitely have a bias against
Apple. Witness several reviews by ex editors and current and you'll see for
yourself. Such flagrant bias says more about the character of the reporter and
the website.
Cnet want to build that kind of reputation let them, it will be there demise.
The 1:5:1 aspect ratio is obviously by design. In order to provide the best experience for both standard aspect and wide-screen videos, somebody at Apple split the difference between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
I suggest that Crave/CNET editors do the same kinda math and revise this article reviewing the aspect ratio's strengths along with the described weaknesses.
The 1:5:1 aspect ratio is obviously by design. In order to provide the best experience for both standard aspect and wide-screen videos, somebody at Apple split the difference between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.
I suggest that Crave/CNET editors do the same kinda math and revise this article reviewing the aspect ratio's strengths along with the described weaknesses.
Have any of you touched it?
Held it?
..tested if it's comfortable to you?
..if the features that you salivating over are as intuitive? ...or work the same way that Jobs' special super-duper demo version with the extra "no fail and make me look like an idiot up here on-stage" tech inside it?
I didn't think so.
Ad 101: Nothing can move a product like customers' personal experiences. ...and since none of us have experienced anything other than some hot air, some pre-scripted, pre-canned dog and pony show tricks, and a couple of billionaires (who are looking to add to their bottom line) saying how "great" this trinket is. Then questions will tend to come off sounding critical.
Since I wasn't going to hear anything remotely neutral (let alone negative) from the presentation, I welcome all questions.
Lasty, See this thing for what it is, a good strong evolution of the iPod that can pass for a (mediocre) PDA with some phone dialing software (similar to what you get when you buy an aftermarket Fax Modem card) added to the mix in much the same way as Dash or a Q is a PDA with phone bits.
I had a couple of true PDA/phones (Kyocera 6035, and the ASUS P505) back in the day...
Been there. Done that. The T shirts weren't nearly as chic as this iphone's but they were sturdy, feature-rich, and did the work as well as the play.
Have any of you touched it?
Held it?
..tested if it's comfortable to you?
..if the features that you salivating over are as intuitive? ...or work the same way that Jobs' special super-duper demo version with the extra "no fail and make me look like an idiot up here on-stage" tech inside it?
I didn't think so.
Ad 101: Nothing can move a product like customers' personal experiences. ...and since none of us have experienced anything other than some hot air, some pre-scripted, pre-canned dog and pony show tricks, and a couple of billionaires (who are looking to add to their bottom line) saying how "great" this trinket is. Then questions will tend to come off sounding critical.
Since I wasn't going to hear anything remotely neutral (let alone negative) from the presentation, I welcome all questions.
Lasty, See this thing for what it is, a good strong evolution of the iPod that can pass for a (mediocre) PDA with some phone dialing software (similar to what you get when you buy an aftermarket Fax Modem card) added to the mix in much the same way as Dash or a Q is a PDA with phone bits.
I had a couple of true PDA/phones (Kyocera 6035, and the ASUS P505) back in the day...
Been there. Done that. The T shirts weren't nearly as chic as this iphone's but they were sturdy, feature-rich, and did the work as well as the play.
Apple staff. During the demo of the widescreen video iPod feature, I
remember them showing how a movie or video clip could switch between full
widescreen and the "letterbox" view (clipped from the top and bottom of the
screen). All you had to do to switch between the two was tap twice on the
screen. No big deal, you could view it which ever way you preferred.
Wasn't anybody from the CNET staff there also to view the demos? One of the
CNET offices is only a few blocks from the Moscone Center where the
MacWorld Expo was held.
- Saw MacWorld Demo
- by 62Sparkplug January 16, 2007 8:00 PM PST
- I was at the MacWorld Expo and saw a demo of the iPhone that was given by
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Showing 2 of 3 pages (82 Comments)Apple staff. During the demo of the widescreen video iPod feature, I
remember them showing how a movie or video clip could switch between full
widescreen and the "letterbox" view (clipped from the top and bottom of the
screen). All you had to do to switch between the two was tap twice on the
screen. No big deal, you could view it which ever way you preferred.
Wasn't anybody from the CNET staff there also to view the demos? One of the
CNET offices is only a few blocks from the Moscone Center where the
MacWorld Expo was held.