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sere83 · 10-31-2007

as this brief article indicates: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multitouch
multitouch was in development for many years prior to it's incorporation in the iphone. I believe other companies have however developed other similar multiple input touch screen systems. I suspect it would be very difficult for meizu to copy this aspect of the iphones interface due to it's complex nature, lengthy development and high cost. I doubt they have the expertise tbh, If they cannot even fix a few glitches in the m6's firmware, there is NO way they could create their own multi-touchesque interface. In terms of the m8 as a cheaper and better iphone alternative, I don't think this was ever mentioned by meizu as their intention, people juist presumed this was the case. While multitouch does add to the user experience it is only one small feature. Meizu's m8 (if it ever gets released) is supposed to trump the iphone in a number of other (arguably more important) departments. Notably: screen res, processor speed, addition of USB OTG, unlocked for use on any carrier, price, audio and video format support, size and in other areas too. The debate is subjective however as it will come down to individual opinion, plus the m8 is not out yet and will not be for a VERY long time.

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sere83 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 455	as this brief article indicates: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multitouch multitouch was in development for many years prior to it's incorporation in the iphone. I believe other companies have however developed other similar multiple input touch screen systems. I suspect it would be very difficult for meizu to copy this aspect of the iphones interface due to it's complex nature, lengthy development and high cost. I doubt they have the expertise tbh, If they cannot even fix a few glitches in the m6's firmware, there is NO way they could create their own multi-touchesque interface. In terms of the m8 as a cheaper and better iphone alternative, I don't think this was ever mentioned by meizu as their intention, people juist presumed this was the case. While multitouch does add to the user experience it is only one small feature. Meizu's m8 (if it ever gets released) is supposed to trump the iphone in a number of other (arguably more important) departments. Notably: screen res, processor speed, addition of USB OTG, unlocked for use on any carrier, price, audio and video format support, size and in other areas too. The debate is subjective however as it will come down to individual opinion, plus the m8 is not out yet and will not be for a VERY long time. Last edited by sere83 : 10-31-2007 at 02:46 PM.