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It's bullshit because daring fireball - like always - is employing deceitful marketing tactics (yes, I'm implying intent) to make claims that simply are not tru
by natmaster 16y ago
It's bullshit because daring fireball - like always - is employing deceitful marketing tactics (yes, I'm implying intent) to make claims that simply are not true (going beyond subjective statements).
Take the front facing camera. HTC Evo? I don't even know what that is! I have ALREADY made video calls with other skype users using my Nokia N900. Not only that, I sometimes do it over 3G, if I'm out of range of a wifi. Oh yeah, and it's all integrated into the normal phone experience - I don't have to launch a separate app just to make calls (how does that integrate with contacts?) Apple was not first. They restrict video calling to wifi and only through the apps they approve. They did it WRONG.
Do I sound harsh? Yes, probably. I think this is the only way for "daring" fireball to stop writing bullshit.
- brisance 16y agoI'm not familiar with the Nokia N900. Does it do HD (720p) video calls? Do both parties need to setup a Skype or GTalk account to have video calls?
- natmaster 16y ago720p would be impressive over 3G. No, it is not that awesome. :P Yes, you can't make video calls to your friends microwave oven - they'll need to use whatever protocol you are using. And yes, the N900 supports gtalk as well (although I haven't tried video chat with it myself).