Manual transmission or automatic transmission?
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That made me smile, thanks! :-D I drive a manual too, but the wife is, let's say... still learning. Sometimes I wonder if she'd have picked up driving an automatic quicker :sigh:
Cheers, विक्रम "We have already been through this, I am not going to repeat myself." - fat_boy, in a global warming thread :doh:
Are you in India? If so, automatics would certainly be more convenient, especially in metro areas with bad Indian traffic.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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From my point of view manual transmission is more like an android phone. What do you think?
I do not fear of failure. I fear of giving up out of frustration.
It's open to development, is easily hacked and is often found in low quality hardware? You've lost me...
cheers Chris Maunder
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That's a helicopter! You are really in the wrong seat!
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
Finally somebody noticed that. :-) A parking brake with a throttle grip! And it's on the left side of the seat! :-)
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From my point of view manual transmission is more like an android phone. What do you think?
I do not fear of failure. I fear of giving up out of frustration.
Just like the answer to most questions on here, it all depends. Manual transmission is like Assembly language. You have the power and control, but it is more work. That being said, want go off road? Manual. Towing? Manual. My last two Chrysler products have what they called 'AutoStick'. Basically I can manually change the gears if I want to or I can just put it in drive and go. Haven't towed anything or gone off road with 'Autostick' so I can't tell if it is the same or different from a manual.
Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than master of one.
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From my point of view manual transmission is more like an android phone. What do you think?
I do not fear of failure. I fear of giving up out of frustration.
As a youngster I would not have contemplated driving an automatic. Now, who can be bothered? I just want to get from A to B as quickly and comfortably as possible.
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From my point of view manual transmission is more like an android phone. What do you think?
I do not fear of failure. I fear of giving up out of frustration.
It sounds like you are creating an analogy between Android phones and iPhones that parallels a comparison between manual and automatic transmissions.
**<caveat>**I have an Android phone.**</caveat>**Android, like a manual transmission, gives you greater choice in how to operate the phone/device. For the performance-minded and those that like to customize their experience, Android would be preferred. iPhone OTOH, simply works. It does the job and stays out of your way, just like an automatic transmission.Software Zen:
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He probably means manual is like an Android (closer to the metal) while the automatic is like an iOS phone (easier to use, hides underlying design from the end user).
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
Nish, you're so smart. :-D
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Nish, you're so smart. :-D
That sounds suspiciously like an underhanded compliment. :rolleyes:
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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It's open to development, is easily hacked and is often found in low quality hardware? You've lost me...
cheers Chris Maunder
I don't think the Android is any more hackable than an iPhone. iPhone users may swear otherwise, but people who've used both feel they are pretty much the same when it comes to stability, security, etc.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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It sounds like you are creating an analogy between Android phones and iPhones that parallels a comparison between manual and automatic transmissions.
**<caveat>**I have an Android phone.**</caveat>**Android, like a manual transmission, gives you greater choice in how to operate the phone/device. For the performance-minded and those that like to customize their experience, Android would be preferred. iPhone OTOH, simply works. It does the job and stays out of your way, just like an automatic transmission.Software Zen:
delete this;Hey Gary, What's your phone model? I am considering a switch to Android. Also, what cell phone provider are you with? Thank you.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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I don't think the Android is any more hackable than an iPhone. iPhone users may swear otherwise, but people who've used both feel they are pretty much the same when it comes to stability, security, etc.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
Well - Android allows you to install pretty much anything you want. iOS doesn't (unless you are using it in development mode). That's a fair discrepancy.
cheers Chris Maunder
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Hey Gary, What's your phone model? I am considering a switch to Android. Also, what cell phone provider are you with? Thank you.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
I've got a Samsung S5 which is pretty old. They're up to an S8 model now, I believe. My provider is Verizon, because their coverage is the best here in Ohio, plus my employer gets me a 15% discount on my plan. Also noteworthy is that Verizon does a good job of supporting older phones. I'm still getting system updates periodically for the S5.
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Well - Android allows you to install pretty much anything you want. iOS doesn't (unless you are using it in development mode). That's a fair discrepancy.
cheers Chris Maunder
That's a fair point. I was more thinking of a non-technical person buying an Android/iPhone.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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I've got a Samsung S5 which is pretty old. They're up to an S8 model now, I believe. My provider is Verizon, because their coverage is the best here in Ohio, plus my employer gets me a 15% discount on my plan. Also noteworthy is that Verizon does a good job of supporting older phones. I'm still getting system updates periodically for the S5.
Software Zen:
delete this;Thanks Gary.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
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From my point of view manual transmission is more like an android phone. What do you think?
I do not fear of failure. I fear of giving up out of frustration.
I'm a lazy bastard so I own an automatic but I love driving and miss the control a manual gearbox give you. Changing to sports mode and manually selecting a gear just isn't the same.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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That's a helicopter! You are really in the wrong seat!
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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@John-Simmons-outlaw-programmer : I know you are a big Mustang guy, do you drive a stick-shift or an automatic? If the latter does it have those optional paddle shifters?
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
Manual. However, the new 10-speed automatics coming out have proven to be as good, if not better, than a manual on road courses. The down side is that automatic transmission raises the cost of the car by at least a few thousand dollars, so they're more expensive than their manual trans counterparts. Paddle shifters are gay.
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Thanks Gary.
Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com
Please note that I'm not a serious phone user. I use it to make calls (imagine that), text and a couple sorts of IM, and Facebook. No games, music, video, etc. Given that, I'm easy to please in the phone market and I'm not terribly discriminating. About my only criteria when I bought the S5 was I wanted Android and I needed a phone that was at least water-resistant, since I carry it when I bike and occasionally when I run.
Software Zen:
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If you are not going to decide when to change gears you might as well take the train. :-D (Actually - on a semi serious note - having to change gears does help keep the brain engaged which is a helpful thing for a driver)
Duncan Edwards Jones wrote:
(Actually - on a semi serious note - having to change gears does help keep the brain engaged which is a helpful thing for a driver)
I've been driving a manual long enough that, at any time, if you ask me what gear I'm in I may not consciously know -- I'm in whatever gear is required for the situation. I have to put my hand on the shifter to figure it out. With enough practice, manuals things become automatic. :laugh:
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Duncan Edwards Jones wrote:
(Actually - on a semi serious note - having to change gears does help keep the brain engaged which is a helpful thing for a driver)
I've been driving a manual long enough that, at any time, if you ask me what gear I'm in I may not consciously know -- I'm in whatever gear is required for the situation. I have to put my hand on the shifter to figure it out. With enough practice, manuals things become automatic. :laugh:
I used to drive a Series IIA Land Rover - if you had that in the wrong gear your ears would bleed :laugh: