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Am I the only one who thinks building the same chip on three different processes like this sounds absurd? Apple's chips are custom built, this means they have to have people layout the transistors etc. Sure the tools help with the...
Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Getz    Again, why should Apple cut prices? Not one person I know who purchased an Apple product (including myself) has ever said 'I bought it anyway even though it was...
Quote: Those that purchase contract free phones do what for data? Either buy pay as you go, or sign up with a carrier.    You people drive me crazy with your Microsoft thinking....
Quote: Originally Posted by WontonParmesan  Dude, every time apple releases a new device the previous devices become very cheap while maintaing it's long life & quality. It's already done. It is a poor strategy for...
Quote: Originally Posted by allenbf    Besides, have you seen the size of some of the Android Phablets? Ain't nobody who carries that going to be RUNNING anywhere... ;-) Anyone who's running with their...
I think people aren't really listening to the real message of this story.  It looks like NYC wants to help stop the stealing of apple devices, however they need help from apple owners.  A big part of the blame is likely the...
Quote: Originally Posted by coolfactor  $40 for a cable is painful, but if the pricing is part of Apple's tactic to ensure that only quality, well-designed products make it to market, then I applaud them. I know I was...
Quote: Originally Posted by jragosta  You can take notes as easily on an ipad as on a notebook - and you don't have clicking keys to distract the people around you. As for the rest, some schools are better than...
Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil    In order: for notes, willpower, does it really well, Nope; lockdown browser, shut off local Wi-Fi, and wouldn't the older ones be most likely to be the actual...
am I the only one who wonders why a university would do this?  I personally love having my iPad, but see next to NO value having it in a lecture hall.  I'm a computer engineer, and have sat through more than my share of...
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