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Steve Jobs to computer industry: “Hahahahahahaha!"

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Desides, Oct 20, 2010.

  1. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    So, there was a Stevenote today.

    There’s an App Store coming to OS X. Just like the iTunes Store and the App Store on iDevices, this will sell applications that run on OS X. Also offers direct updates and the 70/30 revenue split just like the iTunes App Store.

    Next! A sneak preview of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Lion imports some iOS features like the ability to run in full screen, auto saving when you close or move away from the app, and auto resuming when you re-open the app. There’s also Mission Control.

    Next! MacBook Air revisions. 13.3’’ model, 11.6’’ model. Starts at $999. No traditional hard drive, it’s all onboard flash storage just like the iPad.

    Next! Facetime is coming to OS X today. You can now video chat with iPhone 4 owners while sitting at your computer. Skype? What’s that?

    Next! iLife ’11. Just in case you ever wanted to compose a fart symphony.

    Just give Steve your money now. Don’t resist.
     
  2. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    Win! I love it. Facetime on the MBP... Cool. Those MAcbook Airs are gonna be too sexy. Did they release pics??
     
  3. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Yep. Those are shots from the Stevenote. Expect the sexy direct feed photos when Apple.com finishes updating.
     
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  4. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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  5. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    I love how Apple combines marketing. They’re showing the App Store running on a new MacBook Air.
     
  6. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    My only complaint about the MBA is the power. Seems very under powered. I know you make sacrifices for size. But that thing is weaker than my year + old MBP.
     
  7. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    It’s an ultraportable. They aren’t going to put a Core i5 in there. Just be glad they didn’t use an Atom.
     
  8. RickyBobby

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    sound like a big android. I ****ing hate apple bc of their poor customer service. Its always a pain in the *** to get something done with them, unless you r buying something.
     
  9. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    You’re describing an alternate universe Apple. They lead the industry in customer support quality. There’s something like a 15 point difference between Apple and the nearest competitor in customer satisfaction, which I think is HP, but don’t quote me on that.

    Also, the Android comparison… uh, what?
     
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    Desides Well-Known Member

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  11. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    So cool... we just got the new computers in at the Apple Store I work at. Tempted to upgrade from my black macbook.
     
  12. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Might as well wait for Sandy Bridge, IMO.
     
  13. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    probably will as my computer runs just fine
     
  14. Lab3003

    Lab3003 Golden era

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    Something about it...personally I'm disappointed. I'm ready to move on to OS 11. I could've predicted the changes. I'm underwhelmed.


    MBA...wow. That's impressive to get that kind of power inside something that portable. There's almost no reason right now to buy a crap baby computer netbook. They're next to useless for the battery life you get. I'm glad Apple is getting into that market and its form factor.
     
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  15. Lab3003

    Lab3003 Golden era

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    Something I forgot...Windows Phone 7 is out...and I'm personally not willing to switch away from my iPhone to those phones. Not under any circumstances. They forgot to add multitasking/fast app switching...christ. Underwhelming.
     
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  16. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Easy there. They showed a glimpse of Lion, not the entire feature set.

    The iPad is Apple’s netbook destroyer. The MBA is for the thin and light market.
     
  17. mor911

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    Yeah the "Windows" brand is almost a hex in my book at this point
     
  18. Lab3003

    Lab3003 Golden era

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    I would've bought the iPad if it had a keyboard and USB outlets for external storage on the spot...essentially the 11" MBA. Instead I got the 13" MBP.
     
  19. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Microsoft will always be 4 years behind. Steve Ballmer is a salesman, not a tech visionary.

    You were definitely not in the market for the iPad, then. But glad you’re enjoying the MBP anyway.
     
  20. Fin D

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    I convinced my dad to get an iPad.

    No exaggeration, he's so computer illiterate, he honestly didn't know what a space bar was for.

    I have him taking baby steps with it, and he is absolutely in love with it and he hasn't even opened the App store yet.

    I wanted him to get it because of his lack of knowledge and the intuitive nature of it. Just thought I'd share.
     
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  21. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    Oh boy. All stuff I'll never be able to afford and never get a chance to use. Can't wait
     
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  22. Lab3003

    Lab3003 Golden era

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    The Eight Technologies That Steve Jobs Killed Yesterday | Cult of Mac - http://goo.gl/tCdk
     
  23. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Just wait until the second generation iPad with Facetime comes out. He’ll be blown away by that. :lol:

    Hah, a link to a Mac site shortened with Google’s address shortener. :lol:

    I think they’re being a bit premature. Those technologies aren’t collectively dead, but are definitely in the ICU. Optical media for app distribution in particular, thanks to the combo of the App Store and the new flash drive installer.
     
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  24. texasPHINSfan

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    They need to allow for Flash already.

    Many major websites use Flash (for example any auto manufacturer, for starters). When I'm just on my couch watching tv and browsing the internet, my iPad can't view many websites like my netbook can due to things like this. That is kind of irritating, if I'm being honest. I'm also not a fan of the iPad registering on many websites as a cell/mobile device, so it defaults to mobile versions of some websites.

    I don't know what the deal is why Apple can't just get on board with Flash though (I know what they say is the reason, but I think it's weak). The rest of the world uses it and it's pretty much a standard.
     
  25. RickyBobby

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    Droid vs. iphone...who wins
     
  26. texasPHINSfan

    texasPHINSfan New Member

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    You're asking that of Apple fans in an Apple thread. :lol:
     
  27. mor911

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    Droid easily because it's open source
     
  28. Dol-Fan Dupree

    Dol-Fan Dupree Tank? Who is Tank? I am Guy Incognito.

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    I just got an android phone. It is so much fun.
     
  29. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    wish these products werent so expensive...i'd be all over Apple products :(
     
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  30. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    In terms of sales figures, iPhone. Easily.

    You get what you pay for.
     
  31. Fin D

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    ...and its got electrolytes. Its what plants crave.
     
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  32. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    yup but for a guy who just surfs the web dishing out over $1200 is a bit much
     
  33. Fin D

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    If that's all you do with it, then get a 3G iPad. Drop your current internet service and pay a $20 a month data plan.


    EDIT: Its actually $14.99 for the 250MB plan and $29.99 for the unlimited one.
     
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  34. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    yeah ive been tempted too but im going to wait for the 2G.
     
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  35. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Good plan. Probably best to expect it around late January.

    If browsing the web is really all you do, then the iPad is perfect.
     

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