Posts by Hugo CHAV

Seems like it "has't got"s are down to 2+Gb of Ram and GB Ethernet, but I'm not sure thats really that important, for allot of applications other than desktop PC it's processor is overpowered.

Whilst it seems reasonable that a version that will support faster bus USB3, GB Ethernet is in the pipeline, its now pulling 2+A at 5v now, so your likely looking at a 15 Watt device that is not going to last long on small batteries

I think a more mature line up would include lower power, lower profile units (which seems to be the plan) for IOT and low power robotics and control, and likely sell a lot of units, vs a higher power unit which starts to compete, once you add a screen and peripherals with budget pc and similar commercial devices.

To me the family aspect of it becomes more important, we know there are similar fruit inspired products that trump the RPi on features and performance, if Raspberry want to grow the commercial aspects low power, low cost, low footprint, customisable is the way to go, rather than (or as well) as micro PC.

From what I understand from the Element 14 Launch that is pretty much what they are doing.

Best BB ever

Its not like they have not got good product, my current BB, a Bold i think , recently obsoleted by latest version , Is a better phone and messaging device than pretty much anything i have used since the legendary Nokia 3210, stripped back to what we use smartphones for its better than an iPhone or Android clone, what its rubbish at is internet and Apps, which after you have had your initial fun with stay in the box anyway, they use to much battery and away from home where they would be most use, cost too much because of high cost of roaming, leaving you with an inferior product.

But like many superior products in the past fashion and good enough functionality will do for it, poor old RIM. http://www.theregister.co.uk/Design/graphics/icons/comment/fail_32.png

Europe

Anything that disrupts the carrier stranglehold on roaming charges is OK by me.

A smartphone is not a smartphone without services, as soon as you step across the border my extremely expensive smartphone dies, you don't even have an option to upgrade or select another network.

Figuring out the labyrinth of plans and charges you need to use it any place is just crazy, and if you do want to communicate organise it in advance don't go at short notice and expect to sort something out when you get there.The mobile phone suppliers/carriers deliver appalling service and value in this regards.

So if Apple can figure out a way to drill some sense into this section of the market, good luck to them.

I guess the USA is different in this respect,

Shakleton

I think there are still some Shakleton's kicking around

Trident

I agree with Lewis on this, we should just bite the bullet and cough up.

Technology wise we should do what the yanks do if they will transfer the technology, Attempts to build something cheaper locally will cost much more.