The Most Over-Hyped Features
Jan 14, 2011, 5:17 PM by Philip Berne
Do you really need a 4G, Full HD recording, NFC-capable super-phone? Some of the best features you're hearing about are over-hyped. Find out what's worth skipping.
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Reading through criticism about Apple's new iPhone 4 for Verizon Wireless, I was struck by some common, recurring themes. The biggest criticism leveled against the new iPhone seemed to be the lack of 4G LTE networking support. Apple and Verizon addressed this issue in their joint press conference, saying that they wanted to deliver a product sooner, based on customer demand, and the 4G technology available today is not sized to fit the thin, stylish frame of the iPhone 4.
Still, on our Phone Scoop forums and elsewhere, users bemoan the lack of 4G in the upcoming iPhone. This got me thinking about all of the technology that potential buyers crave, even when they probably shouldn't. There are tons of new features appearing on flagship devices that seem to be key selling points, but in practical use these new features usually don't come close to living up to the hype.
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Is this guy kidding?
sounds like you are a TROLL
You've gotta be kidding...
And the line about current 4G technology not being able to fit in the iPhone housing has to be total bullshit. It's hard to believe a company so "innovative and cutting edge" couldn't manage to fit an antenna into their phone.
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illogical said:...
And the line about current 4G technology not being able to fit in the iPhone housing has to be total bull****. It's hard to believe a company so "innovative and cutting edge" couldn't manage to fit an antenna into t
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Dual Core.
However, just because you have two cores, doesn't mean it's twice as fast as a single core of the same clock speed.
I completely agree with this statement!
SOOOOOO many people worry about having the "latest and greatest" that they end up with phones that they hate, or that they feel are overrated. It's because they worried about what was flashy and sounded good coming from a sales rep or advertisements instead of thinking about what they REALLY need and do on their phones.
Thanks for giving people another view on the "hype"
Tool, Toy, or Ego Boost?
As for Tool, Toy, or Ego Boost - on...
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Customizability!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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So in other words....
Actually, there are millions of cell phone users who don't need advanced features.... And they're on Jitterbug, Consumer Cellular and Tracfone 🤣
4G isn't true 4G but also is not overhyped
https://skitch.com/doctorparadox/rjxn2/forum-search- ... »
Anywho -- there are certainly many things being hyped and over-hyped by carriers and phone manufacturers alike but the idea that 4G might not be objectively better than 3G I find to be untrue in real-world experience. I may not have 4G coverage absolutely everywhere on my Sprint Overdrive, but to my sheer delight I find I do in most of the use cases I apply it to and when I do, it is fa...
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How stupid. Not you, the phone. I hate the iphone. I'm not a droid snob, in fact I gave the iphone a really big chance. It let me down on so many levels. It wo...
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hype 4g for nothing.
My #1 "feature"
How much did Apple pay you to write that?
JoshuaATverizon said:...
The release of the Iphone is what prompted this 4g bashing. Apple better get them phones out fast.Its their fault Verizon is doin away with Annual upgrades anyways. 4G (needed or not) is the way of the growin
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JoshuaATverizon said:...
The release of the Iphone is what prompted this 4g bashing. Apple better get them phones out fast.Its their fault Verizon is doin away with Annual upgrades anyways. 4G (needed or not) is the way of the growin
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Hyundai's first hybrid, 2011
That being said, this whole discussion about no 4G in the VZW iPhone reminds me of an add I saw in Motor Trend the other day. It read something like this:
Why is it 2011 and we're just now releasing our first hybrid?
Answer: they weren't ready to sacrifice power for fuel economy. They waited until they could make a hybrid they were willing to put their logo on.
Enough said.
~ miss chris
Swype Keyboard
Google, my friend, Google...
Skype Video Over 3G
Qik and Fring are significantly worse (not even worth mentioning as a legitimate competitor) , but Skype Video was legitimately good and useful.
bluecoyote said:...
I used Skype on my iPhone 4 over 3G and found the quality to be terrific, even with only 3 bars of AT&T service.
Qik and Fring are significantly worse (not even worth mentioning as a legitimate competitor) , bu
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Camera Pixels / HD Recording & 4G
I have the Droid X now. I use it at 5MP not the highest of 8MP (hoping that if capable of more that using less well help). I also use an app called Vignette to give more options that matter. Like white balance, ISO metering, etc. I'd rather have a low MP camera that takes good pictures than 12MP camera that took poor quality pictures.
Same with HD Recording. I keep my X set to D1 or 640X480 or 480p vs the HD 720p which doesn't look that good anyway.
As for the rest like 4G. My Droid X does what I want fine. I don't need the speeds that 4G offers nor the added costs. I use m...
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HD Video
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Tango isn't bad
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I disagree
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