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I got 5.25" in my analysis: http://virtualpants.com/post/76472417936/leaked-iphone-has-a...

virtualpantson The future of TV is here: Cut the cord, save money, and better TV

"His math assumes he wouldn't have internet access if he wasn't doing apple-TV and all that"

I included internet costs both with cable and without cable. I'm cutting the cord, not becoming a hermit! :)

virtualpantson Will a larger iPhone cannibalize the iPad?

Reports were released today that Apple may finally be poised to launch an iPhone with a display of 5" or more. Do you think they have delayed this release due to a fear of decreasing iPad sales? If a 5" or larger iPhone is released, do you think it will affect iPad sales? Personally, I find little use for an iPad when I'm using a phone with a 5-6" display.

virtualpantson A short review of the new 13" Retina MacBook Pro

Amazingly, it's getting very close to MBA territory in size, price, and battery life. How long until they converge into one machine?

virtualpantson It's a software free-for-all: Apple puts pressure on MS and Surface

What's the difference?

virtualpantson It's a software free-for-all: Apple puts pressure on MS and Surface

Can Microsoft shift strategies fast enough to combat free software from Apple and Google? It'll be tough, but they have enough market share that they might have plenty of time.

virtualpantson S is for small. iPhone 5s blasted in reviews for small display.

Does Apple realize the risk of keeping a 4" display on its flagship product for another year? People are jumping ship, and fast, to larger screen devices.

virtualpantson The innovation of color: Is the iPhone 5C a big deal?

People compare the colors of the 5C to the iMac or iPod mini, but the difference is that people already put colored cases on their iPhones all the time. Provides little incentive to upgrade from a current iPhone. Plus, people will just put a (different?) color case on the 5C anyway!

virtualpantson There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch: Microsoft's search for a new customer

Who is going to pay for Microsoft's software in the future? PC manufacturers probably won't. Advertisers probably won't. Looks like subsidizing it through Microsoft hardware sales is the best bet.

virtualpantson More app love for Glass than Windows 8

Agreed. The browser is good enough for most of these services on Windows 8. However, the ideal experience would be a touch-optimized "metro" app in additional to the browser. 500 users vs. 60 million! Where are the priorities?

virtualpantson More app love for Glass than Windows 8

Facebook is the biggest surprise. They seem very friendly with Microsoft.

virtualpantson A theory on the difference between iPhone and Android users

I love Android. But I'm always uncertain about downloading apps, especially. I've had apps totally freeze up and blow through my battery while waiting in an airport. It sucks traveling with no smartphone. Never happens on the iPhone.

The simplicity and stability of iOS gives even the most novice users a high level of confidence about computing.