Posts by addicted44

I don't see it happening. The only reason Apple might extend exclusivity is if that's the only way it can convince companies to subsidize the iphone. The problem for AT&T is that Apple has realized (and I am surprised they...

Quote: Originally Posted by guinness What's so great about the App Store? Seriously, most of the apps suck. The actual UI is great, but it's hampered by a lack of RAM, a bit of a sluggish OS, and it could stand to have better battery...

Quote: Originally Posted by walshbj I love the suggestion that a UNIX-based system isn't powerful enough for the tech-savvy guy. Actually, the "UNIX-based" terminology does not apply anymore. Mac OS X Leopard is...

Quote: Originally Posted by guinness Even Apple's half-truth Mac vs PC ads or MS' "are they real people or actors buying PCs" ads talked about the competition. There are things in both companies ads I can agree/disagree with,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Feynman Yup. Who do you think this ad benefited: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz78v4euRd0 One hint, not Apple! The difference is that Pentium was the established player in the market at the time, so...

I think the iTouch platform might just eliminate all competition in the consumer space with the hardware extensions. Its truly a mobile PC now with the ability to add other devices to it (kinda like how computers can have printers,...

What most people are forgetting regarding the shuffle is who uses it. I bet the LARGEST usage group is during exercise, or in public transport, etc. You don't want to be fiddling in your pockets, when you can put your hand near your...

Quote: Originally Posted by Chimera Forgive me Kaspar, but do you trust that? At the risk of appearing paranoid, which I'm not generally, if the capability is there it tends to be exploited. Occam's razor of governments/capitalists...

The rental vs. purchase discussion is a non-discussion once you realize that a majority of people don't keep listening to new stuff. They listen to the same music over and over again. That is the normal music listening pattern. The...

Quote: Originally Posted by sapporobaby Not sure what you are getting at? I am not a political appointee if that is what you mean. I am just the rank and file salt mine worker. Finland is most definitely an exception, if iPhones are...