- W T F?!?!!? This is the most ridiculous statement ever and I now clearly undestand the cognitive age of the OP.06-12-12 03:26 AMLike 11
- I don't have a problem with apple in particular for using cheap labour (not to say I don't have a problem with cheap labour), but the fact they ramp the price up to $2200 is shameless. For that level of profit, I wouldn't be surprised if they could pay Foxconn whatever is needed to bring standards up to scratch.
If you ask me, I'd rather get a top spec'd alienware desktop and still have enough for a tablet if I want portability.Last edited by samuelwhatshisface; 06-12-12 at 06:24 AM. Reason: Spelling mistake
MasterOfBinary and axeman1000 like this.06-12-12 06:23 AMLike 2 -
Typical thick skulled users....Why benefit from technology as a whole when I can pick one company and complain about all the others?06-12-12 06:48 AMLike 0 -
Does it come with a courtesy spit?MasterOfBinary likes this.06-12-12 07:44 AMLike 1 - The biggest thing for me yesterday is the integration between Apple devices. The Mac and iOS will operate together seamlessly (if you haven't seen the keynote you won't know what I mean). No other manufacturer is even in the same hemisphere in this regard. The
boost in productivity with iOS6 will be big. It's a combination of small features that bring usability to the entire platform/ecosystem, nothing big or glamorous, just simple common sense decisions.06-12-12 08:00 AMLike 3 - They wouldn't have $100 Billion in cash if they'd have taken your advice. I imagine they're satisfied with their decisions06-12-12 08:05 AMLike 0
- Honestly, if you wouldn't want things like native 3D maps with turn by turn navigation, chatting using the front facing camera over a 3G connection, voice control fully integrated with your car's voice control system, and the passbook concept on you BlackBerry then I don't know what to say.
Sure there are ways to get this stuff right now, but they all involve 3rd party applications or hacking the device. Apple is offering all of these features fully integrated into iOS 6. That is what's impressive.06-12-12 08:07 AMLike 0 - kbz1960Doesn't MatterThe biggest thing for me yesterday is the integration between Apple devices. The Mac and iOS will operate together seamlessly (if you haven't seen the keynote you won't know what I mean). No other manufacturer is even in the same hemisphere in this regard. The
boost in productivity with iOS6 will be big. It's a combination of small features that bring usability to the entire platform/ecosystem, nothing big or glamorous, just simple common sense decisions.06-12-12 08:07 AMLike 0 -
Others are TRYING. Its difficult for them because they don't manufacture the entire lineup, both hardware and software (regardless of whether you think that's good or bad). Microsoft have a chance to come closest and will, in time, with Windows, the xBox etc. Google and RIM don't really stand a chance in this regard in the short term. Google is far too fragmented for it's own good and has no control over hardware (or software in all honesty). RIM can't afford to lose focus on the simple things (phones) let alone go after an entire hardware ecosystem. Bridge was a good start though. Perhaps in time they'll grow.
I'm not saying that this integration is important to everyone but I think it is a glimpse of the future that we will all eventually take for granted.06-12-12 08:17 AMLike 0 -
- kbz1960Doesn't MatterOthers are TRYING. Its difficult for them because they don't manufacture the entire lineup, both hardware and software (regardless of whether you think that's good or bad). Microsoft have a chance to come closest and will, in time, with Windows, the xBox etc. Google and RIM don't really stand a chance in this regard in the short term. Google is far too fragmented for it's own good and has no control over hardware (or software in all honesty). RIM can't afford to lose focus on the simple things (phones) let alone go after an entire hardware ecosystem. Bridge was a good start though. Perhaps in time they'll grow.
I'm not saying that this integration is important to everyone but I think it is a glimpse of the future that we will all eventually take for granted.06-12-12 08:26 AMLike 0 -
Choices, we all have them. I was a PC user for years. Had one great computer and several crappy ones. What's the definition of "insanity"?Last edited by pri79269; 06-12-12 at 09:44 AM.
06-12-12 08:45 AMLike 0 - Apple is playing catchup to Android. They haven't added any features Android hasn't had for years. Lol.06-12-12 09:08 AMLike 0
- Apple is also pushing out iOS 6 to the 3GS a 3 year old phone. Over 80% of Apple products are on the latest OS. Less than 25% of all Android devices are on either 3.0 or 4.0.06-12-12 09:11 AMLike 0
- Who cares? I can guarantee the boys at Android & Windows Phone: Tablets, Apps, & ROMs @ xda-developers can get you on 3.0/4.0 even if you have a 2-3 year old Android.
Most consumers I know dont even know how to update their phone even if an update exists.
Your argument is invalid, next argument.06-12-12 09:15 AMLike 0 - Others are TRYING. Its difficult for them because they don't manufacture the entire lineup, both hardware and software (regardless of whether you think that's good or bad). Microsoft have a chance to come closest and will, in time, with Windows, the xBox etc. Google and RIM don't really stand a chance in this regard in the short term. Google is far too fragmented for it's own good and has no control over hardware (or software in all honesty). RIM can't afford to lose focus on the simple things (phones) let alone go after an entire hardware ecosystem. Bridge was a good start though. Perhaps in time they'll grow.
I'm not saying that this integration is important to everyone but I think it is a glimpse of the future that we will all eventually take for granted.
I never really understood nor appreciated why Apple insisted on that before reading the Steve Jobs biography (nor, to be honest did I really care) but now I do. I am not sure Microsoft will even come that close, even with xBox. They were complete opposites in terms of integration. Google - as you say doubtful - you can see how the fragmentation is backfiring big time on them with Android. RIM... I don't know... I don't think Bridge is enough (and can't Bridge be blocked if carriers don't like it?). Anyway, now particularly as a Blackberry owner, when I look at Apple products I see them completely differently.
I just mentioned this because your post triggered my thinking there.
xandermac likes this.06-12-12 09:20 AMLike 1 - Who cares? I can guarantee the boys at Android & Windows Phone: Tablets, Apps, & ROMs @ xda-developers can get you on 3.0/4.0 even if you have a 2-3 year old Android.
Most consumers I know dont even know how to update their phone even if an update exists.
Your argument is invalid, next argument.
The fact that over 80% of Apple devices are on the latest iOS shows that people do upgrade them.
LOL if that is seriously your argument, just LOL.Last edited by JohnEnglish; 06-12-12 at 09:27 AM.
06-12-12 09:23 AMLike 0 - Hmm yes, let me go to a thrid party website and ask random people on the interest to see if I can figure out how to upgrade my phone. OR I could just download the update that Apple has provided for my 3 year old device.
The fact that over 80% of Apple devices are on the latest iOS shows that people do upgrade them.
Compared to the HTC HD2 which is 3 years old and can run 4.0 at lightening speeds and guess what, it wasn't even designed for android.
Not to mention the steps on XDA to follow are easy and take a max of ten minutes.
Typical ignorant misinformed Apple iSheep.
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- Who cares? I can guarantee the boys at Android & Windows Phone: Tablets, Apps, & ROMs @ xda-developers can get you on 3.0/4.0 even if you have a 2-3 year old Android.
Most consumers I know dont even know how to update their phone even if an update exists.
Your argument is invalid, next argument.Chrisy and jivegirl14 like this.06-12-12 09:36 AMLike 2 - Do you honestly think the 3GS runs iOS 4/5/6 without being slow?
Compared to the HTC HD2 which is 3 years old and can run 4.0 at lightening speeds and guess what, it wasn't even designed for android.
Not to mention the steps on XDA to follow are easy and take a max of ten minutes.
Typical ignorant misinformed Apple iSheep.
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Is the 3GS slower with iOS 6? Probably, but it still has full factory support.
I don't even own any i products but I don't see how anyone can deny that Apple is doing it right and most companies still don't get it.
Maybe if you call me more names your arguments will be come true.06-12-12 09:36 AMLike 0 - You have some problems my friend. Peer pressured into spending $2000 to "feel good about yourself" doesn't sound so healthy.MasterOfBinary likes this.06-12-12 09:38 AMLike 1
- I have to say I was really blown away by Apple's "new" iOS6. Great new colour schemes, the fact that the new Settings Icon has rounded instead of sharp gear wheels, the clock hands are now rectangular instead of triangles, you no longer have to keep clicking down into menus to get to bluetooth settings. The new maps app is unreal too I'm especially looking forward to anyone with a 3GS and 4 model who will be using it especially as it has got no turn by turn navigation. These are really fantastic achievements by Apple and is going to show their huge profits and circa €40bn in the bank will be spent well with engineers and designers who are worth their weight in gold.
Keep it up guys!!!
- PS Before I get beaten to death I am being sarcasticLast edited by seanmccloskey; 06-12-12 at 09:42 AM.
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