Posts by Flaneur

Tim Cook can't and shouldn't get more specific about the future. What he gives out about "the mother of all markets," momentum in China, Apple's dominance of the mobile PC space, the disciplined thinking behind screen size choices, all...

Quote:Originally Posted by paxman But you are not that naive. There is a whole sector within the marketing / advertising industry dedicated to social media . . . Yeah, I am that naive, since I don"t do Twitter or Facebook. Of...

Quote:Originally Posted by sflocal I understand that marketing is all about presenting an image to the public.  Nonetheless, when companies (like Samsung) are essentially paying people to literally lie about what they do or use,...

Quote:Originally Posted by Tallest Skil That's a little odd. It's certainly a different presentation than they've done before. Though if those are 3D models and not just flat paper cutouts, I want one. Gotta have something out for...

Quote:Originally Posted by Slurpy Yeah, God forbid someone push the envelope, right? There's not many companies on the planet with the ambition, the resources, and the will to do what Apple plans to do with their new campus. So, why...

Ming-Chi Kuo is from Taiwan, right? He may be better connected to sources than the average "analyst." One possible issue with the retina screens for the mini would involve the IGZO question. Seems likely that keeping down weight and...

Quote:Originally Posted by mstone The spaceship is real. Now eat your pudding. Yeah, yeah. I don't think you're getting it. Since you probably can't get acid where you are, you should eat your mushrooms. Medicine for those who lack...

Quote:Originally Posted by mstone The Jobs' garage was rectangular on day one.  I get what you and Soli are saying. I just don't like the design of the new campus. Making a statement with architecture, fashion, or other pretentious...

Quote:Originally Posted by mstone That project is such a waste of money. Sure, it will be beautiful once completed, but why round? It is just an office building. You could build it with straight walls for one thousandth the cost. I...

Quote:Originally Posted by ascii Advertising doesn't have a negative connotation for me, I was just making an identification. And such a brilliant one at that. /s