[opendtv] Re: Bert should be happy!
- From: Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:55:15 -0400
At 8:12 PM -0500 9/13/12, Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
I would think the wider (taller in this case) screen would be
especially useful in tablets, not so much phones. Because so many
people watch TV or movies using tablets.
Perhaps.
The issue is that the device is going to be used for many apps. Wider
is not always better, especially for documents displayed on a small
screen. Remember, the modern devices are just electronic windows to
the world.
Now here's the important point. Apple claims they did this to allow
for a new row of icons or whatever. But the real truth is, they had
been outclassed by the Samsung Galaxy phones. Ain't that a kick in
the pants. The Galaxy phones have a huge screen.
Actually, Apple stated that they kept the width of the phone the same
for ease of use and one hand operation. Many iPhone users have become
proficient at typing with their thumbs. Ironically, there have been a
few reviews that were critical of the new size as it may be more
difficult to reach the top row of icons with one hand operation.
And there is the issue of overall size as it relates to pockets -
some of the competitive phones, like the Samsun Galaxy S3 are pushing
the limits in terms of pocket size and general ease of use. The good
news here is that the marketplace is providing choices. Apple is
sticking to their guns - and IP - having staked out this particular
form factor.
I wonder if Samsung will sue for, what do they call it, "trade
dress" infringement, or whatever that nonsense is?
Many commentaries have noted that Apple has stayed true to its
original trade dress, suggesting that they believe this is the best
form factor and that they will continue to defend it.
As for this nonsense...
Why is it perfectly legitimate for fashion designed to protect their
trade dress? Luxury purses, watches, bracelets, et al, are fiercely
protected against rip off clones. Clearly Apple upset the smartphone
cart when they introduced the iPhone. Most pundits were highly
critical of several key features:
1. No physical keypad/board - lack of tactile feedback
2. No removable battery
3. No Flash support
Yet within two years everyone was making iPhone look alikes...
If you really want to talk about nonsense, lets talk about FRAND
licensing of industry standards. The main defense again Apple's
dress and utility patents has been to sue for ludicrous royalties on
FRAND patents for wireless standards - the FRAND license fees are
typically included in the cost of the radio chips used in these
phones - yet Samsung, HTC and Motorola are suing for "additional"
royalties for IP that is already covered by the FRAND license for the
standard.
Talk about double dipping!
Regards
Craig
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