Talk:Pandora

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I added the full spec list from the bluwiki page with minor updates and changes. I did not update any of the existing links, though. This really needs to get done. Chip 02:22, 15 April 2008 (CEST)

Thanks for doing this - I did mean to move the information across at some point but I've been busy. When I get a Pandora board it is fairly likely I'll start to throw some more information on here and we can slowly remove the links to 'prove' various aspects of the design as it becomes more final. Orkie 19:48, 15 April 2008 (CEST)

OpenGL ES Demonstrated link updated. AeroSigma 13:47, 7 July 2008 (PST)

Sorry about that

I accidentally added the 'we need help' header thinking it was the Spanish page. All fixed.
Nat1192 03:00, 1 October 2008 (CEST)

Size Comparisons

Several threads on the forums have linked to pictures and videos comparing real Pandoras to other gadgets. I suggest we add some of these with permission. (The SizEasy is nice, but leaves a lot to imagination...)

This thread:: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54034-pandora-size-comparison-pictures/

--Ollonk 22:05, 21 June 2010 (MEST)

Very nice. I missed that topic. I think the size comparisons should actually go on their own page (with a link on this page).

Edit: I made a page for it Size Comparisons

--Cheese 23:21, 21 June 2010 (MEST)

Expanding History

Someone who was there to experience the whole process, from when it was first announced, to when it started shipping, should expand this section. Or at least post some notes here for me or whoever feels up to doing it. --Cheese 07:25, 26 June 2010 (MEST) Created a page for this.--Tsh 19:51, 26 June 2010 (MEST)

mp3 playing time - 100hrs or 20?

Concerning this edit, I realize that 100 hrs may be unrealistic, but where does the "20 hrs" figure even come from? Was it just pulled out of a hat? Esn 20:24, 6 September 2010 (MEST)

Yes, looks like it was a rather odd guess. Currently, I measure 17 hours Power_modes. Claiming that it is impossible to ever get anywhere near to 2 or 3 times that just shows a poor understanding of where the power management is at the moment. --Tsh 03:11, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

After starting exaile with a fully charged battery and playing music for a few minutes, when I opened the lid again the battery meter told me I had 19.5 hours left. I didn't leave it on to see if it really lasted that long. --Nyan 10:07, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

The whole point of the '100' hours, and the quote from the forum is that with good power management, and if the DSP can be used to play music (with minimal support from the main CPU), some tasks can be optimised - it is not a reflection of the current state.--Tsh 10:14, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

Yeah, well, Craig is overly optimistic about a lot of things. --Nyan 10:20, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

Improving readability/accuracy

A few things to discuss:

• Input: "Directional pad will be a D-pad." We probably don't want to keep that sentence as is. The "will" part is pointless, and making it current would give "Directional pad is a D-pad", which would be clumsy at best. Any idea ?
• Connectivity: "802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included" What's the point of having wifi, usb host, and USB OTG on the same line ? Also, OTG is already mentionned on the third line.

--British 14:15, 29 September 2010 (MEST)

These errors are due to carelessness on my part from when I changed the wording to be past tense after the Pandora started shipping. Also, I don't agree with changing "Mass" to "Weight". Weight is a measurement of force the acts on an object. Grams is a measurement of an objects mass. --Cheese 06:25, 4 October 2010 (MEST)

I know what you mean, but I suspect the point of the Pandora wiki is not to allow people to 'correctly' understand physical concepts. Now take just about *any* package sold in your mall or whatnot, and read it... how many times do you see 'mass' instead of the commonly used 'weight' (just like the link on that line) ? Let's be realistic. --British 11:34, 4 October 2010 (MEST)

Point taken, most things use "weight". Although I think anyone looking at this page can make sense of the information given regardless of what it's labelled, so it doesn't really matter. I just like to be as correct or accurate as I can rather than following colloquial convention. --Cheese 20:38, 4 October 2010 (MEST)