Posts by penchanted

I remember Richard Branson saying some kind words about Steve after his death. It occurred to me at the time that Steve and Apple might be getting input from him. He's another of those individuals who has figured out how to bypass the...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljocampo I was thinking sports too, was the key to the front door, as @penchanted suggest. If Apple could get MLB, NFL, ESPN, and world soccer, they wouldn't even need Hollywood. When Hollywood sees the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Constable Odo I honestly don't see how Apple can do this if the content providers are against it. This is the reason why all other attempts failed. Apple is wealthy, but is it wealthy enough to bend all of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Alfiejr the only way Apple is going to break these guys' stranglehold over content is ... buy an independent distribution net. like buy DISH, and even better, Echo Star's global satellites too. the key choke...

Quote: Originally Posted by mstone There are no in app purchases in iBooks. The accusation, if true, is pretty low. Let's say I wrote a book on how to build a DIY computer and linked to Amazon for items of a computer parts list used...

I believe that regardless of the legal findings of the Chinese judicial system, this case will be settled politically (and may have already been). The Chinese cannot afford to have thousands of employees idled just so that Proview gets...

Quote: Originally Posted by SolipsismX Samsung appears to be quite profitable. A couple other vendors seem to be just above the red but not much. In fact, the profits from vendors using Android is so weighted in Samsungs favour that...

I have just two questions. Are any of the Android handset makers or Android developers making any real money? How many of these Android handset manufacturers will be onboard once Google ties up tightly to Motorola. I don't think...

I'll say it once again. It's time Apple tell Foxconn to get the Brazilian facility up to capacity ASAP and that Foxconn needs to scout alternative,non-Chinese locations for manufacturing. The threat of moving production from China will...

The short-term answer to this is to have Foxconn announce that they are evaluating sites in other countries for potential new factories. The long-term answer is to have them carry through on that process and add manufacturing capacity...