I dunno... you'd be surprised just how much the internet relies on flash these days. Having no flash support sucks, but they can always add it in later. Maybe they'll have silverlight support, though? That would be great, if more things used silverlight.
Considering the HD's focus on TV compatibility, it makes you wonder if MS and their partners don't want HULU and the like running through the HD on your TV?
Quix, the problem with the way you try to keep the community fair is that engadget comments are individuals. Just because some schmoe hurt your feelings about apple's lack of flash support doesn't mean the rest of us need your criticism. Simmer down.
To be fair and balanced I will say that not having Flash is a let down. It sucks that the iPhone/Touch doesn't have it and that the Zune HD doesn't have it (yet).
On the other hand, I enjoy Flash on my WinMo device just fine. Skyfire FTW!
@TJ Good thing facebook loads up fine since IT HAS NO FLASH in the ui or anywhere really. Do people even know wtf flash is? Is all of the hubub about flash from people who have no freaking idea what it is or does? Other than suck obviously.
Naw, this is definitely a letdown if true. I was hoping to stream hulu on this thing and hook it up to an hdtv. Silverlight for netflix would be nice too.
The phone has 256MB of RAM and a 1GHz processor, which do the job reasonably well, though the Anna interface will likely leave something to be desired for many smartphone users.
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No flash is a GOOD thing: no stupid Ads.
It just needs Ad Block Plus :D
I dunno... you'd be surprised just how much the internet relies on flash these days. Having no flash support sucks, but they can always add it in later. Maybe they'll have silverlight support, though? That would be great, if more things used silverlight.
@Quix
Your persecution complex is showing.
NO FLASH!? WHAT THE HECK DO THEY THINK THEY'RE DOING?
On Flash: If you read the CNET article, it says there's no Flash for audio or video, but that pages like Facebook load just fine.
In other words, flash navigation elements, etc. should work fine, but you're not going to be hitting up Youtube.
Considering the HD's focus on TV compatibility, it makes you wonder if MS and their partners don't want HULU and the like running through the HD on your TV?
Quix, the problem with the way you try to keep the community fair is that engadget comments are individuals. Just because some schmoe hurt your feelings about apple's lack of flash support doesn't mean the rest of us need your criticism. Simmer down.
To be fair and balanced I will say that not having Flash is a let down. It sucks that the iPhone/Touch doesn't have it and that the Zune HD doesn't have it (yet).
On the other hand, I enjoy Flash on my WinMo device just fine. Skyfire FTW!
@TJ Good thing facebook loads up fine since IT HAS NO FLASH in the ui or anywhere really. Do people even know wtf flash is? Is all of the hubub about flash from people who have no freaking idea what it is or does? Other than suck obviously.
Naw, this is definitely a letdown if true. I was hoping to stream hulu on this thing and hook it up to an hdtv. Silverlight for netflix would be nice too.
You can always turn off flash. But having the option is good for occasional use.
Whoa whoa whoa.... all this means is no flash.... yet. There might be flash later on.
@Tsing Tao
Facebook does have flash on the home page where you register for a new account.
i dunno why they left it out, i would think the Tegra chip in there would be able to hand it, with its graphical power.