Hacker News new | ask | show | jobs
by zer0her0 5353 days ago
Anyone else wish they weren't working w/ Samsung, to me the phone just looks like a cheap 3GS knock off. I loved my N1, hell even the G1 was decent for it's time, this just looks so meh to me(here's to hoping the software is the WOW part)
2 comments
ajross 5353 days ago
Uh... it's a touch screen with a computer inside of it. What sort of "look" were you expecting? By that standard, how is the 4/4S not a "3GS" knockoff?

Seriously, smartphones all look the same today (modulo the occasional models with hardware keyboards). If you really believe otherwise, you're way too close to the industry.

link
mgcross 5353 days ago
If you're looking at a powered-off screen only, maybe all smartphones look the same. Do all laptops look the same? The design and construction of the bezel, sides and back of a smartphone contribute significantly to the user's experience. Design also serves to differentiate devices with very similar hardware and capabilities in a crowded market.

GP may have been referring to build quality/materials, but I could be wrong. HTC devices tend to use more metal and non-slip surfaces that feel solid, as opposed to Samsung's plastic. SGS2 vs HTC Amaze for instance.

I personally think Samsung phones _look_ better, but don't feel as robust as most HTC phones.

link
Tyrannosaurs 5353 days ago
Samsung are doing a great job of going toe to toe with Apple in a bunch of spaces - mobile, ultrathin laptops. I think they're a good potential partner.

But your wish will come true - the suspicion has got to be that it will be Motorola get's the next Nexus, and potentially picks up the brand name on an ongoing basis.

link