Linus is wrong - again

[nexus6]

Linus' latest video - for those of you registered with Vessel - https://www.vessel.com/videos/ZEff8J6Dm?tab=comments

 

Linus exclaims- "I can't believe no one has thought about this before" - in reference to the HTC 10 combining the earpiece with a front facing speaker.

 

The Google Nexus 6 did this, and also provided an identical speaker at the opposite end of the phone to provide true stereo.  This phone was released November 2014 and IMO a greatly underestimated phone, probably due to its large size.

 

Needed that off my chest.

[TetraSky]

Well you can't expect someone to know everything about everything.

[OnionRings]

Good for you.

[TheSuspect]

Alright.

[nexus6]

Just now, TetraSky said:

Well you can't expect someone to know everything about everything.

I don't.

 

I expect a professional to know his subject though.

 

Bear in mind, some of us pay for his service.

[FloRolf]

You actually made an account just for that? wow....

 

 

Oh and what does "combining the earpiece with a front facing Speaker" actually mean?

[nexus6]

Just now, FloRolf said:

You actually made an account just for that? wow....

 

 

Oh and what does "combining the earpiece with a front facing Speaker" actually mean?

It means exactly that....

[TetraSky]

Just now, nexus6 said:

I don't.

 

I expect a professional to know his subject though.

Wait, you think Linus is a professional? I am so, so sorry...

[nexus6]

Just now, TetraSky said:

Wait, you think Linus is a professional? I am so, so sorry...

Lol.

 

Well he certainly has a lot of influence in the tech world.  More so than most tech individuals.

 

My main point was to put across that I think the nexus 6 was an under appreciated phone.  It basically went unnoticed by LTT yet still maintains top end specs nearly 2 years later.  

[GirlFromYonder]

6 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

Linus' latest video - for those of you registered with Vessel - https://www.vessel.com/videos/ZEff8J6Dm?tab=comments

 

Linus exclaims- "I can't believe no one has thought about this before" - in reference to the HTC 10 combining the earpiece with a front facing speaker.

 

The Google Nexus 6 did this, and also provided an identical speaker at the opposite end of the phone to provide true stereo.  This phone was released November 2014 and IMO a greatly underestimated phone, probably due to its large size.

 

Needed that off my chest.

Also the whole moto line up

[nexus6]

Just now, DeezNoNos said:

Also the whole moto line up

Ah yes, the Nexus 6 was a Motorola product so this makes sense.  This adds substance to my point, a pretty major point to miss out on!

 

I do agree with him that it is an exceptional solution and provides pretty much as good as it gets when it comes to phone audio.  It annoys me he offers HTC the crown!

[ThinkWithPortals]

He's pretty damn knowledgeable about a lot of other stuff in tech world. He has to slip up somewhere.

[nexus6]

Just now, ThinkWithPortals said:

He's pretty damn knowledgeable about a lot of other stuff in tech world. He has to slip up somewhere.

Meh, he's a fairly meticulous person.  Also as pointed out by DeezNoNos, it wasn't just the Nexus 6, but the entire Moto line up - a pretty substantial brand which LTT has covered.

[SansVarnic]

13 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

I don't.

 

I expect a professional to know his subject though.

 

Bear in mind, some of us pay for his service.

Some mistakes do occur on occasion. Linus is human just like everyone.

Pointing out the mistake is OK but making a new posting just to point that out, is in the community not really accepted. 

Linus has a section here specific set aside for these remarks were you can point out mistakes and provide corrections to his videos.

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/forum/17-ltt-official/ 

 

Linus' video's are posted here so the community can comment and provide any feedback.

12 minutes ago, TetraSky said:

Wait, you think Linus is a professional? I am so, so sorry...

My thoughts...yeah.

[ThinkWithPortals]

Just now, nexus6 said:

Meh, he's a fairly meticulous person.  Also as pointed out by DeezNoNos, it wasn't just the Nexus 6, but the entire Moto line up - a pretty substantial brand which LTT has covered.

Yes, LTT did cover it - a fair while ago though. When you take into account the sheer amount of stuff he's covered since then, and the amount of stuff they've done, it's not unreasonable at all that he forgot.

[Murasaki]

Wearing socks and sandals doesn't make you professional in everything after all.

[nexus6]

3 hours ago, SansVarnic said:

Some mistakes do occur on occasion. Linus is human just like everyone.

Pointing out the mistake is OK but making a new posting just to point that out, is in the community not really accepted. 

Linus has a section here specific set aside for these remarks were you can point out mistakes and provide corrections to his videos.

 

https://linustechtips.com/main/forum/17-ltt-official/ 

 

Linus' video's are posted here so the community can comment and provide any feedback.

My thoughts...yeah.

Not sure why this is being interpreted as a personal attack on Linus.  It's an objective point and nothing more.  It promotes HTC in an unreasonable way IMO.

 

Thank you for making me aware of the area in which these can be addressed.  

 

For the record I would consider Linus a professional YouTuber (considering, you know, it is his profession...) dealing predominantly in tech.  Not sure why anyone else wouldn't.

 

3 hours ago, ThinkWithPortals said:

Yes, LTT did cover it - a fair while ago though. When you take into account the sheer amount of stuff he's covered since then, and the amount of stuff they've done, it's not unreasonable at all that he forgot.

Maybe I'm just majorly bias as I've been experiencing this form of audio integration for nearly two years, and it is an awesome idea.  Works wonderfully.

[FloRolf]

24 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

It means exactly that....

I don't get it?

 

Do the earphones have Speakers integrated?

[nexus6]

Just now, FloRolf said:

I don't get it?

 

Do the earphones have Speakers integrated?

No, so the piece on which you place your ear to listen to a phone call doubles as a loudspeaker.

[SansVarnic]

4 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

Not sure why this is being interpreted as a personal attack on Linus.  It's an objective point and nothing more.  It promotes HTC in an unreasonable way IMO.

 

Thank you for making me aware of the area in which these can be addressed.  

 

For the record I would consider Linus a professional YouTuber (considering, you know, it is his profession...) dealing predominantly in tech.  Not sure why anyone else wouldn't.

The interpretation comes from your wording of the title you used and in your original post.

My reply was not in regards to that interpretation but in general to give you direction were you should leave your input should you chose to do so. I do warn that with the common age group in this forum it is easy to receive such an interpretation and like wise replies.

 

Before I forget;

Welcome to the Forum  

[nexus6]

7 minutes ago, SansVarnic said:

The interpretation comes from your wording of the title you used and in your original post.

My reply was not in regards to that interpretation but in general to give you direction were you should leave your input should you chose to do so. I do warn that with the common age group in this forum it is easy to receive such an interpretation and like wise replies.

 

Before I forget;

Welcome to the Forum  

Ah - yes I take your point on the title - I would change it if I could.  It was more to point out that - yes, I did make an account to point out this discrepancy, but had noticed quite a few in the past, so figured why not become a member and share accurate information.

 

I believe, though, that the wording of my OP was leaning towards pointing out the benefits of Google's (Motorola's!) earlier product(s), but I can understand this is subjective and when read after the title not surprising it was potentially interpreted this way.

 

Anyway I do thank you for pointing me in the correct direction as I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise, and for the welcome.  I also love LTT's videos.  (Oh, and also, earpiece and front loudspeaker integration was thought of years ago :P)

[Remixt]

42 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

It means exactly that....

There is a better way to say that he was wrong without insulting his work. Anyone who knows Linus knows that he takes his job and fans very seriously. Mistakes happen, even in professional environments.

[der_Hendrikos]

53 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

The Google Nexus 6 did this, and also provided an identical speaker at the opposite end of the phone to provide true stereo.

To my knowledge, the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact do so as well, as does possibly the Z5 lineup.

[othertomperson]

56 minutes ago, nexus6 said:

Bear in mind, some of us pay for his service.

I think that's your first mistake. Supporting Vessel.

[nexus6]

2 hours ago, Remixt said:

There is a better way to say that he was wrong without insulting his work. Anyone who knows Linus knows that he takes his job and fans very seriously. Mistakes happen, even in professional environments.

Please point out at which point I insulted his work.  Thanks.

 

2 hours ago, othertomperson said:

I think that's your first mistake. Supporting Vessel.

I'm actually supporting LTT, they get a considerable cut.  This was LTT's motivation to provide 7 day exclusive videos to Vessel subscribers, as shared with their viewers candidly multiple times.  I think it is worth the small amount of money.

 

2 hours ago, der_Hendrikos said:

To my knowledge, the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact do so as well, as does possibly the Z5 lineup.

Interesting, thanks.  So both Sony and Motorola thought of this before HTC.