Posts by Pendergast

Quote: Originally Posted by Gwydion And they already have paid the developer fee for the privilege of having an app in the App Store. So Apple deserves a cut from Lufthansa if I buy a ticket from Safari Mobile? It is a storefront,...

Quote: Originally Posted by John.B Hulu content is the only Old Unlimited Streaming + 1 DVD out at-a-time (Unlimited): $9.99 + tax New Unlimited Streaming + 1 DVD out at-a-time (Unlimited): $15.98 + tax Ignoring any small...

Quote: Originally Posted by tylerk36 I have been using Lion since it has been a developer release. I find that Lion is much better than Snow Leo. I am now using the Retail version of Lion and I have to say that I am very pleased and...

Quote: Originally Posted by digitalclips For those few PPC apps I need now and then that require Snow Leopard I found a simple solution. I have SL Server running in VMWare in Lion. Tip: For those wondering how to see their user...

Quote: Originally Posted by RBR Though I am disappointed that there is not a Core i7 offering in the non-server model, I suppose the Core i5 with a discreet graphics card will do well enough. It would have been very nice indeed to have...

What is the consensus opinion on the HDD vs SSD? Is it worth the extra $600? Looking to get an i7 with discreet graphics for a home media setup, i.e. Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, and the Boxee app. That said, is the i7 even necessary if...

Quote: Originally Posted by neiltc13 Had a look at the Lion features list and I'm struggling to find one that is making me want to upgrade. What features do you guys think are worth paying to get? Mostly excited for the server...

Quote: Originally Posted by cloudgazer The problem Apple will have there is that there is an existing Smart Case product which has a tradmark. Presumably this means the samsung knockoff won't be able to be marketed in the US anyway -...

I am more interested in how the courts and ITC view the 5 new patents Apple included in the suit, as I am guessing they include the recently-granted Multi-touch patents. Since it would be risky for Apple to press it, I think it would...

Quote: Originally Posted by poke The patent system is messed up. But the case of Apple shows that it's not just patent trolls using patents to extract money that's the problem, it's also the ins and outs of using patents to protect...