Posts by ahmlco

The language they used was 8 pins for signaling. Technically, ground isn't signaling.

Quote: Originally Posted by JeffDM  If you're going to post with an axe to grind, at least get your precedence right. When Apple supported USB and Firewire, at most, they included two different cables in the box, one...

Quote: Originally Posted by sirdir  I can't imagine Apple is dropping audio/video etc. support over the connector. All existing accessories would be obsolete. Not a big deal if it's a dock for $50 but I wouldn't like to...

As I wrote earlier in the day, I think Apple will use "smart" cables that support USB 3.0 today, and have the potential to support ThunderBolt in the future, much like today's wired TB cables and gear will be supported by tomorrow's...

My thoughts on the new reversible, USB 3.0 compatible, not quite-yet Thunderbolt, non-MagSafe cable... http://www.isights.org/2012/09/inside-the-iphone-5-smart-cable.html

It's the $10 a month app store gift card that interests me. Is Amazon subsidizing Android app development for the Kindle FIre?   http://www.isights.org/2012/09/amazon-new-fire-under-android-developers.html

Quote: Originally Posted by davestall    Its so you will buy all new accessories.  The dozens of existing docks will block the new headphone jack; so you just go buy all new docs or a bunch of flimsy...

Quote: Originally Posted by brianld  Why oh why are they moving the headphone jack to the bottom of the device??  Am I the only person who thinks this is odd?  Honestly can't see the reasoning for that one....

Quote: Originally Posted by Constable Odo  I want to see Apple continue to build upon its economies of scale so that it can produce the best products for the lowest price and highest margins.    They...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil  But Apple hasn't historically been a niche company. They'll build a dart big enough to hit 70% of the dartboard, chuck it, and let it stick where it is. It either falls off or...