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Kobo Vox to beat our beloved NookColor?

This just in.
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Looks promising. Any thoughts?
Engadget link here.

I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.

alunral said:
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
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Bezels are a good thing on an eReader... Ever actually read on your tablet?

Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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^ This. It sounds VERY similar, but it's taken almost a year this to come out, and the NC is already fairly established (same thing with the Kindle Fire). It's the way of things. At least when you're ready to put the Nook into retirement, there should be a strong upgrade to go to.

It's a rooted Nook, which is a step up from the Fire....

Kobo Vox and an Easy Nook Color 2 Upgrade
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.

RageAgain said:
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
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That sounds pretty good... of course with a slight bump in cpu and memory...a killer GPU is probably too much to ask for an ereader More seriously though, better speakers would be nice too and/or pen input.

Adobe reportedly will announce the end of Flash Player for mobile devices

Even though Adobe just mentioned it was planning to invest further in HTML5 after restructuring, a rumor from ZDNet suggests the changes could go even further by dropping development for Flash Player on mobiles entirely. According to an email reportedly received by the company's partners, its future work on Flash for cellphones and tablets will focus on enabling developers to "package apps with Adobe AIR for all the major app stores."
After years of battling with Apple and Steve Jobs over the place of Flash on mobiles it appears the company is ready to lay down its sword, with existing platforms like Android receiving only security updates going forward. If the rumors are true, we'll probably hear an official announcement later today, along with a few huge belly laughs from the folks in Cupertino.
Source: Engadget
What do you guys think? I think it's about time, and they should concentrate on HTML5 and not live in the past. But i rarely use flash on my device so i can't really care any less, but how about you?

Flash is still gonna work......
I'm kinda "meh" over this..... was bound to happen sooner or later.

Yes it will still work and we will still get security updates, but the development is over. And like you i'm like "meeh", the world must go on, and clearly HTML5 is the next thing (like we've already known for a while).

Flash runs pretty badly on my phone, so I don't really care that much.

I was waiting for the link below seeing as it's OT but
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/adobe-reportedly-will-announce-the-end-of-flash-player-for-mobil/

BPHusker said:
Flash runs pretty badly on my phone, so I don't really care that much.
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Same, especially when the browser isn't that great either.

Flash is running just "fine" on my DHD, but i never use it since i tend to have a computer nearby at all times.

Flash runs awesome on my epic, but as long as it still works, i don't care that its stopping development

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Flash runs epic on my epic, but as long as it still works, i don't care that its stopping development
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But I have to say it runs great on my galaxy as well,

Can someone tell me if this is going to affect flash-support in future Android versions like Android 4 ICS? Do you know if Flash 11.1, the final version of Flash for Android will be Android ICS compatible / optimized?

Using flash with opera mobile plays the videos smooth.
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Can someone tell me if this is going to affect flash-support in future Android versions like Android 4 ICS? Do you know if Flash 11.1, the final version of Flash for Android will be Android ICS compatible / optimized?
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Flash for mobile devices is done, finito,ferdig, valmis, 完成, terminado. It won't be released on ICS or any future versions. it's the same with WP7 and other mobile devices. The one you have now is the last (you will still get security updates), so CHERISH it! Watch some porn with it!

F U, Adobe. I use flash a lot
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Flash for mobile devices is done, finito,ferdig, valmis, 完成, terminado. It won't be released on ICS or any future versions. it's the same with WP7 and other mobile devices. The one you have now is the last (you will still get security updates), so CHERISH it! Watch some porn with it!
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I cant just take adobe 10.3 off the market and put it on my ice cream sammich device when i get one?

I have no idea, but it might only be compatible with Android 2.2 - 2.3 and not 4.0. Time will tell i guess! Don't hold your breath though.

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I have no idea, but it might only be compatible with Android 2.2 - 2.3 and not 4.0. Time will tell i guess! Don't hold your breath though.
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Well all more reason to hold on to your old devices !!!

Hell no As i mentioned earlier, i'm not a big flash user, so i don't really care.

Flash is one of the few things I agree with Stevie Jobs about.

Key Lime Pie?

Do you guy think that our little phone will be able to handle the new OS?

I donno. Most people doubted it running 4.2 and now it runs better than even 4.0! I hope to have a new phone by that time, anyway.
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There has been a lot of talk that KLP will need a quad core processor, but who knows how it will turn out, only time will tell for sure.
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Everyone will have an s3 by then T-Mobile is already in talk about offering the s3 for 0 down with qualifying credit with its new financing program in last months sales meeting I can buy an refurbish s3 for around 149.00 but I'm sure the price will drop by then. For this phone I'm sure someone will figure it out but if not the s3 will be at an decent price.

Walmart 79.99 with 2 year contract
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If I get another phone I would go big hopefully note 3 is out by then.

I'm on the no contract plan so I just have to pay $55 a month, but my next device will probably be a Nexus...

*pops up out of nowhere*
First of all, KLP is probably 6 months away at least. There's been numerous sources and *ahem* confirmations (still not 100%, but enough evidence to be believed) that the next Android version to be released at I/O next week will indeed be 4.3 Jelly Bean.
Secondly, as long as camcory, smartguy, Tim, and the other geniuses are still around here, then yes, I do see the Exhibit running the next update. May take a while for various drivers (wifi, bt, gps, and camera come to mind), but I bet they'll be hard at work to get things going. It's the typical ongoing cycle non-Nexus phones always have to deal with. Speaking of which....
*goes back into hiding in my hole*

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*goes back into hiding in my hole*
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Can't wait to join your hole! No homo.

shakatu said:
Can't wait to join your hole! No homo.
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on another note, can't wait to watch the keynote tomorrow!!!

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on another note, can't wait to watch the keynote tomorrow!!!
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'Bout darn time you pop out of that hole there Flames of Blood!

klp would be nice but like others i will more than likely have a different phone by then, but will keep this as a back up phone, all n all its been netter than my girls galaxy blaze

There was just a story on VR-Zone (June-12-2013) and they said that Google is optimizing KLP to run better on devices with 512MiB, and it's coming out in October. I'm sure i'll still have this phone by then, so hopefully somebody will be able to get it working.

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There was just a story on VR-Zone (June-12-2013) and they said that Google is optimizing KLP to run better on devices with 512MiB, and it's coming out in October. I'm sure i'll still have this phone by then, so hopefully somebody will be able to get it working.
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Thats awesome news, but hopefully we'll still have the devs for it.. We are slowing losing them; first jocola, now camcory...

MIUI for our beloved N4: finally?

Hey MIUI fanatics out there!
Last night, I stumbled on this post on G+:
https://plus.google.com/103335486449456213484/posts/DHeDAbUeVsQ
The guy clearly runs a full blown android 4.2.2 MIUI rom on his GNex, which is pretty exciting, cuz a port to our device shouldn't be that difficult at this point. Or is it...?
Well, thought I had to share this. Let's keep our fingers crossed...
Regards.
n4.

Not a big fan but its nice to have options
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Good but i rather stick with stock android look
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MIUI on any device is like running a port of a port on a port of a port that was ported from a port that only works right 68% of the time. No thanks.

(Sarcasm caution)
What is miui..?
I've seen it mentioned since the nexus s days, never run it on a phone.

Not my thing..

Lol okay obviously I'm the only one who's excited
n4.

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I'm interested in MIUI, MIUI is pretty but I probably won't run it for long before I switch back, maybe 3 weeks max.

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how about 'you funny'

Bah, i m also looking forward to it!
People here usualy poo-poo MIUI, although they will claim anywhere else that Android=choice... Don't worry too much about this logic issue

OP, if you look at the MIUI forums, they have launched beta builds for Gnex and believe me there are a lot of bugs now. Once, it passes onto stable, someone or I might port it for mako.

Miui is always lagging way far behind Google on Android versions. And the version that they are on is usually very bug ridden. I like it but I hate dealing with major bugs, little bugs don't bother me to much.
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Well, I ve tried V5 on the i9000, and it s simply so slow it cannot be used.
I also tried on the i9300, and it is quite nice over there, so there's hope.
But I agree, it is not as fast as a nice aosp/cm 10.1/AOKP ^^.
I like how different it looks, and weither I ll use it for a long time or not, well, let's see!
I d give a spin to iOS if it were ported, just for the sake of running it on the N4, ahha

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Bah, i m also looking forward to it!
People here usualy poo-poo MIUI, although they will claim anywhere else that Android=choice... Don't worry too much about this logic issue
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You should look into the reason they are poo-pooed....they are a china development house and do alot of shady things. But you seem to have the logic part down so you'll not need to Google or anything.

I cannot wait to try MIUI on my Nexus 4. I been waiting for it since I bought my phone.
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You should look into the reason they are poo-pooed....they are a china development house and do alot of shady things. But you seem to have the logic part down so you'll not need to Google or anything.
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Yeah, i know what they say, with the spying and the stealing and the burning of houses...
Anyway..I understand what you mean, didn t want to start a thing here. I just like it, no matter the valid reasons ^^
When talking about logic, I was refering to people saying , 'it looks too much like iPhone, blah'... Which isn t the point I think

Can't wait to run it although I always end up switching to vanilla like 2 days later haha
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MIUI IMO is UG to the LY!

Looking forward trying it!

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So as of right now this is CM-only, correct, not a free-standing app? Looks cool, I like the idea of having a 'cloud' backup of apps and not having to take up space on my phone.

Could be very popular.... If it wasn't limited to CM. Just a suggestion. ?
Many senior members seem to stay away from CM. ?

This is a nexus forum after all. Not to say we're AOSP fanboys or anything, but most of us are AOSP fanboys.

I am really like the concept. :good:

I'm another one who will pass (no pun intended) as long as it's CM only. Never had anything but issues with CM.
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I'm another one who will pass (no pun intended) as long as it's CM only. Never had anything but issues with CM.
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That's because like PA they always push out "milestones" which are betas. Hardly ever a real stable release. But that's just my opinion.

It works pretty well. Amazing concept that was executed fine.

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So as of right now this is CM-only, correct, not a free-standing app? Looks cool, I like the idea of having a 'cloud' backup of apps and not having to take up space on my phone.
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That's not how it works.... It lets you, say you were playing a game, you paused in the middle of the race, and sent it to your tablet, it would pick up at that exact point, still paused even, you have to have the app on both devices, it takes the data and the apps current state, sends it to the clout and to your other device verrry quickly and easily too (source: i was in alpha)

How does it handle resources on the SD card? For example, a game that has a 1GB download of additional resources that get stored on your Data partition in some folder?