http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/ Engadget Comments for Cellphone inventor says they've become 'too complicated,' rock-n-roll too loud http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 3:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/]]>Nov 6th 2009 6:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 7:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 9:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 9:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 12:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 1:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/
He was also implying that phones are becoming like "one phone to rule them all". Meaning they keep adding features that are supposed to reduce the redundancy in life but don't actually do it that well.

You can call someone but battery life becomes a problem in the day because the phone caters to other things, You have mp3 capabilities but not as good as an iPod etc... You can take pictures but they are nowhere as fast or as good as standalone cameras, you have internet browsing but it doesn't compare with a computer, etc.

Also, show the man respect. What have most of you done in your life that you can thumb your noses down at him? Thumbs down to engadget writers for misquoting the poor man.]]>Nov 6th 2009 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 4:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 3:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 3:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 4:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/
Yeah, eventually but at a later date. If he didnt invent it when he did Id be stuck here right now with a Nokia 5190 thinking its the shit.

Those were the days...]]>Nov 6th 2009 4:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/
“Whenever you create a universal device that does all things for all people, it does not do any things well,”

Far different from "smartphones are crap".

I understand this is a blog and you guys try to do this with humor, but you still need to be careful of putting words in others mouths.

THIS is what I mean by engadget could suffer a bit more journalistic quality.

Still, it got me to click a link, and that's what it's all about, no?



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Mmm...good point]]>Nov 6th 2009 4:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/
when there's no longer any growth left in convergence devices, some marketing/design genius is going to start the next "revolution" with a "simple" device.

since era worship always seems to always go back 2 decades, expect it to become fashionable in a few years to wear several electronic devices in fake leather cases of one's belt while playing 32-bit platform games on your wrist emulator.



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Exactly.

Mobile phones these days are quickly becoming Jack-of-all-trades, masters-of-none.

Think about it: A decent (but not great) camera, Acceptable (but not outstanding) web browser, Basic (but not very useful) GPS, Not bad (but not good) MP3 Player. Etc. etc.

I still carry my iPod around with me, because I want to listen to music in decent quality, without having to worry about special headphones if I want to make a phone call. I also carry around a Digital camera, because I want to take photos that can be blown up to a decent size without losing quality. I (usually) carry around a laptop, because I want to type out emails and homework, and browse the web, without having to worry about eyestrain and thumb-carpal-tunnel.

I still HAVE a pretty divergent phone (a G1), but nothing beats a dedicated device.]]>Nov 6th 2009 4:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 4:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 5:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/Nov 6th 2009 5:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/
Convergence isn't always a good thing:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/

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Ah, so THAT'S what Jon Rubinstein did with the iPod!
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Batteries SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!]]>Nov 6th 2009 7:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/06/cellphone-inventor-says-theyve-become-too-complicated-rock-n/a) Every device uses a different operating paradigm to others (consider Android - every phone has it's own UI!), so the minute you switch devices, you have to learn all over. And if we can leave being rude to them aside, people in their prime of life find it harder to re-learn any process. Consider your own relatives.
b) Performing even basic functions on most phones requires several steps and the only reason young people manage is because they learn the process out of pure desperate need to communicate. (Sending a text message from a Samsung used to be a multistep nightmare! It's taken them years to simplify the process.) Wait until you're 40+ and you'll find learning hard - your brain will be occupied with all the 'baggage' of life, just as one collects more physical stuff with age. But you'll be wiser. :)
c) The VCR is an example of how complex tech put people off. The VCR did not succeed because it allowed us to record TV programs, it succeeded because of the rental market. 1. Insert cassette. 2. Hit PLAY. 3. Watch! On the other hand, could you change the clock from a flashing 12:00 in order to use the machine to record a program? If so, you were in the minority. And the DVR was born.
d) Now, with regards to all in one devices, with the exception of the Pre, Dr. Cooper is correct here too. They do not yet tightly integrate the experience or offer the instantaneous ease of use of separate devices. Phone camera shutter releases are often tiny little buttons with little tactile feedback, and then, the shutter release is 3 or 4 times slower to activate than a stand alone camera. This makes 'Kodak' moments difficult to capture - such as Grand kids looking cute. Music players and radios are often burried in a layer of icons or folders. (The Sony Ericsson K800i - best phone ever made? - has a PLAY button hidden on the top left - something few probably notice, but it is very useful for starting the radio or music player. Only downside is the button is a bit small, but it makes a difference. These little things count!) Apple dealt nicely with this issue on the iPhone/iPod Touch by upgrading the OS such that double clicking the (only) button brings up a mini playback control. BACK - PLAY/PAUSE - NEXT. Next issue for them to tackle is the camera.


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