webOS post mortem

[andrewhime]

I came dangerously close yesterday in the T-Mobile store to walking out with a Nexus 4. Still waiting to see what Google announces in May or for the rumors to get stronger before I make a decision, but I'm ready to act

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[adbjupe]

You made me look up inductive charging on Wikipedia. I've always been suspecting that inductive charging is more a convenience than an energy saving measure. Which the Wikipedia article now confirms.
All those measly cheapo phone chargers waste a lot of energy, since their electromagnetic properties are sub-par. They get the job done, but they are not efficient. Inductive charging makes things worse, since it is supposed to work over a larger distance (still only an inch or two) and wastes even more electromagnetic "power" in the process.

[andrewhime]

I agree they are less efficient overall, but there is something to be said for slapping down a phone and it charging. I have a Touchstone on my nightstand and one at work. Nexus 4 has inductive charging and I will likely get it.

The Touchstone is a very well-designed device, however...

http://www.webosnation.com/touchstone-awesome-what-s-next

It draws 0 watts when no phone is present.

[andrewhime]

You might remember me saying "Your phones will have this some day, maybe." while we waited for a table.

[rileywells5754]

It pains me to say it but I've known it (and admitted as much) for at least about 6 months probably