Bionic? Why bother.

[random190user44]

This was pointed out by someone else: The core linux kernel that Android uses DOES in fact already support multi threading AND dual cores.

As for the relative performance increase? 15-25% over a single core sounds reasonable. Then we tie in the fact that the TB uses DDR, while the Bionic uses DDR2 and that increase jumps to (a measly) 30-40%, in the best case scenario. Which is if the app or apps running are coded for multi threading.

Will the bionic already be outdated when it comes out? Sure, and so is the Thunderbolt. To each his own.

from the article I read a while ago :

Pay attention to the “Productivity scores” (which are represented by green bars). As you can see, even at 1.8GHz, myTouch 4G doesn’t stand a chance against the dual-core Tegra 2 processor which is running at 1GHz. (In fact, Tegra 2 devices are performing at a level greater than 2x improvement. This is because Tegra 2 is based on more recent ARM Cortex A9 design which by itself also raises the performance bar.)

I knew I wasn't making it up. Tegra 2 is running greater than 2x single core processors.

 

[Arkbird]

I really don't see why anyone cares if they're not planning on buying the phone. That's what's great about freedom, if you don't want a product, then don't buy it, after all it's only a phone....

Its not just a phone. If you want to put it that way, why not go with the motorola razr or lg chocolate?

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Because you can't buy them new???

And yes it really is just a phone. Sure it can do this and that but if you don't want then don't buy it. No need to try to compare and complain about two different phones, especially if one isn't out yet.

 

[tgyberg]

I would say that any device with a CPU, GPU and RAM is not just a phone. Can I get an amen?!

 

[templetonryecy]

Screen res alone was enough for me to return my Bolt and wait for something better. 800x480 on that big of a screen is simply not good enough. qHD is a big improvement, and when people compare the phones side by side, they will see this too. I'm upgrading from a D-Inc - the phone I get better look clearer than the one I already have. The Bolt really doesn't. The colors look good, but the icons, everything are just bigger versions of what I already see. The density sucks compared to iPhone or qHD.

O and dual core and HDMI are big factors for me also

 

[Cmdates2991]

Why bother even having a debate on which phone is better or why people should buy one phone over the other? Why not just just let people choose which phone appeals to them, they are both great devices from what I've seen.

As for me, I've always leaned more towards the Bionic.

 

[simpdogg]

I wouldn't return this phone if someone gave me a iphone and the bionic looks like a no go.

 

[random190user44]

I really don't see why anyone cares if they're not planning on buying the phone. That's what's great about freedom, if you don't want a product, then don't buy it, after all it's only a phone....

Its not just a phone. If you want to put it that way, why not go with the motorola razr or lg chocolate?

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Because you can't buy them new???

And yes it really is just a phone. Sure it can do this and that but if you don't want then don't buy it. No need to try to compare and complain about two different phones, especially if one isn't out yet.

I beg to differ. At this point it's the other way around, it's a computer with the ability to call people.

I would say that any device with a CPU, GPU and RAM is not just a phone. Can I get an amen?!

I agree.

 

[Brainiac v3]

I beg to differ. At this point it's the other way around, it's a computer with the ability to call people.

I'm gonna go ahead and give that an Amen........yep.......Amen.

 

[Crankintopwater69]

I just love this site,im with sprint rite now but if BIG RED ever gets it 2gether,i just mite jump ship to have an awesome phone,LTE,and this site.NOW back 2 the subject-DONE!!!!with bionic-IMO-Dont like the way the targa,nor dx2 look but like the way the bionic looked(past tense,its gone-lets move on people).So,verizon what cha got 4 me n the dual core,qhd,4.3?

 

[elvis_marmaduke]

Didn't wsj say it's just delayed to makeit improvements or changes or whatever

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[caboyzcoti]

Why bother even having a debate on which phone is better or why people should buy one phone over the other? Why not just just let people choose which phone appeals to them, they are both great devices from what I've seen.

As for me, I've always leaned more towards the Bionic.

I look at it more like a way to weigh the pros and cons of each phone out. I trolled this site since the d1 came out and when i got one for christmas i was immediately ready to install custom roms and do the works cause I educated myself. These ppl are just educating themselves before they spend hundreds of dollars on an investment in their lives. I also think the bionic sounds better, definitely cant have such a regular res on a great big screen. dual core is definitely an important thing to me too, and to be honest im glad to see moto taking more time on their next big device on vzw cause we could really see some nice improvements over the atrix and thats what im banking on.

 

[gsdreams]

Didn't wsj say it's just delayed to makeit improvements or changes or whatever

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As far as everyone is concerned and everything I have heard/read it is only delayed, not cancelled.

Personally I am waiting for the Bionic. I prefer a Motorola phone and this one has some definite advantages.

Also, I highly doubt motorola would release a dual-core phone without making sure the android kernel could handle it. Maybe they had to completely customize the kernel, but I suspect it has been done or is being done.

Plus it looks so much better than the droid x.

 

[dannar]

Well, if it's a better screen and dual core we're after, then I would put my money on Samsung's Galaxy S II phone...whenever it may grace Verizon's network. At least that phone seems like a meaningful upgrade from the Thunderbolt.

 

[patmw123]

Samsungs update capabilities are nauseating.

 

[gsdreams]

Personally I would prefer a motorola phone. And like the previous poster Samsung is extremely slow in rolling out updates. Motorola is preparing 2.3 and Samsung is just rolling out 2.2.

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