amco24

Just a follow up to my previous comment...

After looking at the SDK and other literature briefly, one of the most unique and interesting aspects of android is this:

"Android does not differentiate between the phone's basic and third-party applications -- even the dialer or home screen can be replaced."

This is sssuuuupppppeeeerrrrr unique among phone OS. This level of access and application replacement is what is necessary to truly customize or reskin a phone. I dont know of any other OS that offers this (although I am not an expert). Very interesting.

The important thing with android is not that it is somehow lightyears ahead of the iPhone or WinMo, but rather the accessibility and openness of the platform. This is the major advantage. The fact that it has a feature set similar to the other major OS offerings is great. It means you can do similar app development without the barriers (apple) or cost (ms). And it should be very appealing to the HW manufacturers and Mobile Carriers because it may allow them to skip a hefty licensing fee.

This OS may not end up being that 'shiny' for the end-consumer, but it has some real appeal for the industry.

I think PC requirements like this are helping to speed the demise of PC gaming...

Although the PC still offers the best visuals and (arguably) control set, the sheer cost of trying to keep up with the latest and greatest PC game is mind blowing. Not to mention that after making the investment its not going to be enough to run the next kick-ass game that comes out a year later.

Consoles are so much cheaper and more accessible. You may sacrifice rrreeeaaallllyyyy top end graphics, but you get long product life paired with good graphics and enough money left over to pay rent.

I am sure Crysis will be pretty, but this almost seems like irresponsible development...

Choo-Choo Train!

I am not a fanboy, far from it, but honestly.... If it looks good (which Halo3 does) and it plays well (which it does) and its fun (which it is), What does it matter what resolution its running at. Unless you are sitting extremely close to your TV you cant notice things like this anyway.

Just play the damn game.

BoBo Jenkins takes teh phatest pics!