Posts by tribalogical

Samsung: "In the first MONTH we SHIPPED 6 million units already, and we're cranking them out at a pace that we ESTIMATE will allow us to SHIP 10 million altogether…"   Apple: "We SOLD 5 million in the first WEEKEND, and we're...

It really does make a person wonder%u2026 It sometimes feels like "journalism" in this field has been reduced to a bunch of mercenary, pandering hacks who will say "whatever" if it involves paid PR dollars. I certainly don't pay...

Quote: Originally Posted by eji     Just because we don't share the same opinion doesn't mean I don't know what I'm talking about.     Yes, but in this case, the...

Quote: Originally Posted by eji  I'd like to see a USA-made iMac that isn't glued together and allows user access to basic components like the fans and HDD. Even if it meant adding another 1 or (gasp!) 2mm to its...

I also think the most likely candidate for this 'new version of an existing product' is the Mac Pro.    In every way it makes sense. Lower volume, lower cost to ship/build BTO units (which most Mac Pros are), and a slower...

Quote: Originally Posted by 512ke  I think it's great Apple is bringing manufacturing back to the USA.  Kudos.   I rip on Apple for a lack of new products and services when compared to Google and...

Quote: Originally Posted by lkrupp    But since it's Apple that makes it an abomination worth dragging the CEO in front some corrupt politicians so they can rail against the...

Quote: Originally Posted by KDarling    I was going by a report I grabbed last year which asked what people did with their old phones when they upgraded.   About half sold / gifted their...

Quote: Originally Posted by imt1  I wonder if they aren't counting Apps already installed on the phone, like Google Maps, Mail, etc. They just say installed Apps not purchased/downloaded apps, that is several billion...

Quote: Originally Posted by Teamracer  This will never change ?     Probably not anytime soon. Android is the new Windows when it comes to fragmentation and malware...