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Very good point. Let's split the difference; Google has made something significantly cheaper than it was before, (which is a good thing), and moved it to an ad
by jwhitlark 17y ago
Very good point. Let's split the difference; Google has made something significantly cheaper than it was before, (which is a good thing), and moved it to an advertising model, (which is a mixed blessing).
- gaius 17y agoWe only have enough data for your point 2 - certainly an Android handset costs more than a typical GPS unit. Even if you get the handset "free" from the telco it's really paid for through your contract.
- jwhitlark 17y agoMmmm. I wasn't referring to the hardware. I meant that they had made it cheaper to gather, process, store, and use location information. A guess, but considering how good they are at some aspects of efficiency, a reasonable one. And while a Android handset costs more than a GPS unit, by combining it with other functions, you open up the potential for synergy, (Ugh. Why did the MBAs have to go an ruin so many good words), between applications.
- JCThoughtscream 17y agoBut is the Android costlier than a GPS unit plus phone plus whatever equivalences you have as apps on it?