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 Originally Posted by RumoredNow
I've got to agree. I'm right there with you in that a lot of the deep tech goes past me and most consumers don't care to get educated on such in-depth matters.
However, I think I have done way more technical delving and modding on my webOS phones than I would have been able to on any other platform or would have felt comfortable doing. That is a huge part of what drew me to webOS: the fact that it is designed to be modified, that the premise underlying the OS is one of individual freedom and control...Likewise my PC, I haven't changed much and none of it very radical.
Oh me too. I've totally modded more then i would have done on other platforms. That said it wasn't really by choice. I needed the apps and tweaks in preware. And honestly i didn't do the user interface mods. not my style. But part of that is i've changed.
And it's interesting that you brought up PCs as it was the first thing i was thinking about. In fact I used to try to mod the U.I. a bit on windows xp to make it more monochrome and minimalistic, added launchers, icons, etc. But it kinda became a hassle and for my tastes it looked too busy. In fact it's part of why i don't like the look of WP7, the tiles and colors look too busy and bright to me. I won't do those things now. Now i simply don't care enough to change it. And i totally get that the modding thing is a strength as you say. Me, though, it's a plus but i also didn't buy it in order to personalize and modify it. I bought the phone specifically to replace my ipod & digital camera (that 3 devices in one idea) and to run the various apps. But many users buy devices for different reasons. it is what it is.
Originally Posted by CGK
Was WebOS ever in the public's mind - there was a short period when it became known well because of the firesale but otherwise I would argue not.
Well no but i didn't really want to say it. I mean yes, the day the Pre minus launched and in the weeks to follow when the tech world and even wall street was monitoring Palm generally, and Palm Pre sell through. I think after that I think it was really only "in the minds" of phone enthusiasts.
Originally Posted by etphoto
I agree that MOST consumers do not care abour the multitasking, but if its not that big of a deal why are the other OS starting to copy the ability to multitask?
I think simply because it's a useful feature and having it adds value. It's just that not having it is not a deal breaker. Sort of like ios adding a Navigation app. It's a benefit but the lack of it won't make most people leave. And specifically the manner in which an OS multitasks is not a deal breaker. For example, if you want your music player app to keep playing music while you use your email app, most phone users are happy if it happens but don't care much how it's accomplished. They want the task accomplished. They are less concerned that there are always two visible cards or windows open in the back ground. You can do that so i think the difference in how it's accomplished isn't important enough to switch phones. It could be better but it's good enough. But that doesn't mean it platforms aren't going to add features.
As a side note i do think its extremely telling about the slow pace of webos that even after all this time, like three years, multitasking is really it's marquee selling feature. Now they did try to sell touch to share, true. But it's really what people seem to cling too when they try to sell it to other people. Or a least that's the point i hear brought up here. But, by comparison, ios isn't still making commercials about copy and paste, folders on the desktop, or that drop down notification bar. They quickly move on to other stuff. I don't know what the hell Android sells as i've really only watched part of one of their press conferences and don't recall if they have commercials.
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