The Official Off-topic Thread 7

> > Stckr. Convince me why I should get a Windows phone over an iPhone.
> >
> >
> > I need a new phone at some point. Sooner rather than later. But I’ve grown used to iPhone. Convince me.
>
> High-quality phones for way cheaper than iPhones. If you buy a Nokia Lumia, the highest-quality cameras ever placed on phones (41MP camera on the Lumia 1020). Integrated free Microsoft Office. Clean, efficient UI design that differentiates itself nicely from Android and iOS with the use of Live Tiles. The most stable and smooth-performing OS on the market. Features like Data Sense, Wifi Sense, FM radio and offline maps (you can still get turn-by-turn live directions using GPS and downloaded maps without cell signal). Excellent integration with Windows 8 apps and settings(that one might not matter if you don’t use W8).
> And, of course, Cortana. The authentic Jen Taylor-voiced Cortana.
>
> There are other appealing aspects to Windows Phone, but those are some of the first ones that come to mind.

What makes it so high quality? What constitutes “high quality” for you vs iPhones?

I don’t use MS office.(I currently have no need and have had much higher priorities on my “to buy” list)

How are Live Tiles that much more amazing from the simplicity that is the iPhone OS? I can’t speak for Androids. I know Droids can be notoriously -bleep-y to configure if you are not super tech suave.

How is it the most stable OS on the market? How is the iPhone OS not stable? Why not the many Droid OSs? They all seem to work equally fine from what I understand. How is a Windows phone better than all the other options?

What the heck is “Data sense”? Wifi sense…? Why should I care about either of those?

I don’t use radio. Ever.

Offline maps would be mildly useful but almost 100% moot because 4G/3G access 24/7.

I do not have Windows 8 on my laptop. I will not have Windows 8 for a long time.

“Cortana” isn’t enough to sell me on a Windows phone.

I’m a hard customer. You’re REALLY going to have to convince me.

> > > Stckr. Convince me why I should get a Windows phone over an iPhone.
> > >
> > >
> > > I need a new phone at some point. Sooner rather than later. But I’ve grown used to iPhone. Convince me.
> >
> > High-quality phones for way cheaper than iPhones. If you buy a Nokia Lumia, the highest-quality cameras ever placed on phones (41MP camera on the Lumia 1020). Integrated free Microsoft Office. Clean, efficient UI design that differentiates itself nicely from Android and iOS with the use of Live Tiles. The most stable and smooth-performing OS on the market. Features like Data Sense, Wifi Sense, FM radio and offline maps (you can still get turn-by-turn live directions using GPS and downloaded maps without cell signal). Excellent integration with Windows 8 apps and settings(that one might not matter if you don’t use W8).
> > And, of course, Cortana. The authentic Jen Taylor-voiced Cortana.
> >
> > There are other appealing aspects to Windows Phone, but those are some of the first ones that come to mind.
>
> What makes it so high quality? What constitutes “high quality” for you vs iPhones?
>
> I don’t use MS office.(I currently have no need and have had much higher priorities on my “to buy” list)
>
> How are Live Tiles that much more amazing from the simplicity that is the iPhone OS? I can’t speak for Androids. I know Droids can be notoriously -bleep-y to configure if you are not super tech suave.
>
> How is it the most stable OS on the market? How is the iPhone OS not stable? Why not the many Droid OSs? They all seem to work equally fine from what I understand. How is a Windows phone better than all the other options?
>
> What the heck is “Data sense”? Wifi sense…? Why should I care about either of those?
>
> I don’t use radio. Ever.
>
> Offline maps would be mildly useful but almost 100% moot because 4G/3G access 24/7.
>
> I do not have Windows 8 on my laptop. I will not have Windows 8 for a long time.
>
> “Cortana” isn’t enough to sell me on a Windows phone.
>
>
> I’m a hard customer. You’re REALLY going to have to convince me.

I would stick with the iPhone plus the iPhone 6 mite be out in 3/4 weeks.

iPhone 6 will be crazy expensive. If I’m going to pay that much for a new phone I am going to wait for the iPhone 6 S model to be released. Bear in mind that I have an iPhone 4.

If I can be convinced to get something else, then woot. If not, I’ll wait for the S. But my 4 is degrading quickly.

I can see a lot of potential use from this gif during the Halo 5 beta, on this forum that is.

> iPhone 6 will be crazy expensive. If I’m going to pay that much for a new phone I am going to wait for the iPhone 6 S model to be released. Bear in mind that I have an iPhone 4.
>
> If I can be convinced to get something else, then woot. If not, I’ll wait for the S. But my 4 is degrading quickly.

Hopefully the 6 will be the same price 5s

WHOEVER INTRODUCED ME TO AMAZON NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED, I KEEP BUYING STUFF I DON’T NEED!!!1111ONE11!!!1111ONE11!!!1

> Chief: …that’s cold. … … Slowpour

Frankie is next ! lol

Morning OT!

Morning candy hows things.

> Morning candy hows things.

Good, You ?

Found this https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-at-pax-prime-schedule

> Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel
> Halo and the Journey of The Master Chief
> 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> Benaroya Hall
>
> Join the Halo Developers from 343 Industries for an in-depth look into Halo: The Master Chief Collection and other upcoming Halo projects and releases. Come celebrate The Master Chief and the future of the franchise as we take you on the next steps of your Halo journey.
>
> Panelists:
> Frank O’Connor [Franchise Director, 343 Industries], Dan Ayoub [Executive Producer, 343 Industries], Max Hoberman [President, Certain Affinity & Original Multiplayer and Online Design Lead, Halo 2], Kiki Wolfkill [Partner Executive Producer, 343 Industries], <mark>Paul Lipson [Senior Audio Director, 343 Industries</mark>]

So Maybe something bout the new soundtracks ? :smiley:

Need your help OT.

What is a good game on the Xbone that has a large multiplayer base?

(Except BF4, TITANFALL and FIFA 14)

> Need your help OT.
>
> What is a good game on the Xbone that has a large multiplayer base?
>
> (Except BF4, TITANFALL and FIFA 14)

UUUuummm if you wait a week or so… Destiny ?

> WHOEVER INTRODUCED ME TO AMAZON NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED, I KEEP BUYING STUFF I DON’T NEED!!!1111ONE11!!!1111ONE11!!!1

And who’s fault is that?

> > WHOEVER INTRODUCED ME TO AMAZON NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED, I KEEP BUYING STUFF I DON’T NEED!!!1111ONE11!!!1111ONE11!!!1
>
> And who’s fault is that?

yeah, Why would you buy stuff you don’t need ? Free Shipping ? get Prime.

> > WHOEVER INTRODUCED ME TO AMAZON NEEDS TO BE ARRESTED, I KEEP BUYING STUFF I DON’T NEED!!!1111ONE11!!!1111ONE11!!!1
>
> And who’s fault is that?

It’s your fault, you had many times to stop me you lunatic.

> Found this https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-at-pax-prime-schedule
>
>
>
> > Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel
> > Halo and the Journey of The Master Chief
> > 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> > Benaroya Hall
> >
> > Join the Halo Developers from 343 Industries for an in-depth look into Halo: The Master Chief Collection and other upcoming Halo projects and releases. Come celebrate The Master Chief and the future of the franchise as we take you on the next steps of your Halo journey.
> >
> > Panelists:
> > Frank O’Connor [Franchise Director, 343 Industries], Dan Ayoub [Executive Producer, 343 Industries], Max Hoberman [President, Certain Affinity & Original Multiplayer and Online Design Lead, Halo 2], Kiki Wolfkill [Partner Executive Producer, 343 Industries], <mark>Paul Lipson [Senior Audio Director, 343 Industries]</mark>
>
> So Maybe something bout the new soundtracks ? :smiley:

A new audio director!! Thank God :slight_smile:

> > Morning candy hows things.
>
> Good, You ?
>
> Found this https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-at-pax-prime-schedule
>
>
>
> > Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel
> > Halo and the Journey of The Master Chief
> > 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> > Benaroya Hall
> >
> > Join the Halo Developers from 343 Industries for an in-depth look into Halo: The Master Chief Collection and other upcoming Halo projects and releases. Come celebrate The Master Chief and the future of the franchise as we take you on the next steps of your Halo journey.
> >
> > Panelists:
> > Frank O’Connor [Franchise Director, 343 Industries], Dan Ayoub [Executive Producer, 343 Industries], Max Hoberman [President, Certain Affinity & Original Multiplayer and Online Design Lead, Halo 2], Kiki Wolfkill [Partner Executive Producer, 343 Industries], <mark>Paul Lipson [Senior Audio Director, 343 Industries</mark>]
>
> So Maybe something bout the new soundtracks ? :smiley:

Tired playing xbox all night.well PAX not to far away.

> > Found this https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-at-pax-prime-schedule
> >
> >
> >
> > > Halo: The Master Chief Collection Panel
> > > Halo and the Journey of The Master Chief
> > > 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> > > Benaroya Hall
> > >
> > > Join the Halo Developers from 343 Industries for an in-depth look into Halo: The Master Chief Collection and other upcoming Halo projects and releases. Come celebrate The Master Chief and the future of the franchise as we take you on the next steps of your Halo journey.
> > >
> > > Panelists:
> > > Frank O’Connor [Franchise Director, 343 Industries], Dan Ayoub [Executive Producer, 343 Industries], Max Hoberman [President, Certain Affinity & Original Multiplayer and Online Design Lead, Halo 2], Kiki Wolfkill [Partner Executive Producer, 343 Industries], <mark>Paul Lipson [Senior Audio Director, 343 Industries]</mark>
> >
> > So Maybe something bout the new soundtracks ? :smiley:
>
> A new audio director!! Thank God :slight_smile:

? He’s been with 343 since Halo CEA… He is the audio director for side Project like Legends, Anniversary and other material I believe. He’s not confirmed to be the one for Halo 5

> ? He’s been with 343 since Halo CEA… He is the audio director for side Project like Legends, Anniversary and other material I believe. He’s not confirmed to be the one for Halo 5

Oh… :frowning: I thought the words “senior Audio Director” would imply that he replaced the old one working on Halo4. So much for the excitement.

> Chief: …that’s cold. … … Slowpour

Oh, and look at that… the video ends at 1:17 minutes.

That is planned. That had to be planned. RIGHT…?

> > ? He’s been with 343 since Halo CEA… He is the audio director for side Project like Legends, Anniversary and other material I believe. He’s not confirmed to be the one for Halo 5
>
> Oh… :frowning: I thought the words “senior Audio Director” would imply that he replaced the old one working on Halo4. So much for the excitement.

He very well could be, But It’s not known yet