Apple has licensed the sock technology to clone makers. Analysts disagree on whether this move will increase Apple's sock marketshare or whether it will only cannibalize Apple's high-end iPod sock sales. The beleaguered Cupertino company would not offer comment.
Still, it's going to be hard to break into the executive-length sock market. Without a presence there, their marketshare is going to continue to erode until it's totally irrelevant. At some point, shoe makers will simply stop developing for these socks. Gold Toe is the 800 lb. gorilla there.
PS: those poor bastards in Cupertino who blocked these pages don't know what they're missing.
for a bit of publicity Steve Jobs will appear on stage with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and they will all be wearing the Sock you know ahem where ahem.
A Windows sock? Just imagine the viruses, worms, pop-ups (trojan horses?), malwear and adwear your feet would suffer. Not to mention the re-boots! I'd like to see them try though, just for the legal problems they'd encounter, Explorer socks are already popular in Australia. They're great on Safari - then again, isn't anything great on Safari? I guess a Windows sock would be harmless enough, just that they shouldn't be used in mission critical applications (walking and especially running). I can just imagine a remote method invocation whilst running.
Apple cheaps out of providing a printed manual for these things too. I hope they at least post an article on the support site on how we're supposed to carry these things.
for a bit of publicity Steve Jobs will appear on stage with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and they will all be wearing the Sock you know ahem where ahem.
As a response to this Christmas season's "must have" item -- Apple Computer's (AAPL) popular 'iSocks' colorful knit cases for the ubiquitous iPod and iPod Mini -- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) introduces 'iGloves' for use with compatible Portable Media Center (PMC) devices. Billed by Microsoft as "way better than those closed-system socks", the iGloves feature five storage compartments for items like headphones, extra batteries and "everything else you need on the go", and come in five dazzling colors: Windows Blue, XP Green, Office Yellow, Explorer Silver and Gates' Gold.
As part of the launch of these new accessories, Microsoft will be advertising the iGloves during the Superbowl, in a pair of ads featuring Michael Jackson and his sister Janet, respectively. The Michael Jackson ad will feature the "King of Pop" sporting a silver iGlove that matches a silver glove worn on his left hand, while he performs the "moonwalk". In a bold move, the Janet Jackson ad will feature last year's surprise Superbowl star covering one otherwise naked breast with a gold glove on her left hand, while holding a matching gold iGlove in her right. CBS declined to comment.
"Personally, I don't like the iGloves. They're for fairies and queers", quoted one observer, reported to be a Republican Senator and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "But supporting businesses like Microsoft is important to the US economy, so I've drafted a $3 billion spending bill calling for a national subsidy on the iGlove."
Microsoft stock gained 4% on news of the announcement. Apple stock remains unchanged. "This will definitely close the history books on Apple Computer", reported John C. Dvorak, veteran PC columnist. "There is no way the failed company can climb out of this one. It's time for Apple to throw in the towel and admit defeat."
Steve Jobs was unavailable for comment.
I don't know if I like the Dvorak or Republican Senator quote more. Either way, accurate.
My sources report that Apple is in the final stages of testing a prototype of a new device. Apparently it's some sort of dock that connects directly to the Sock. The internal codename for the product is "sandals".
Comments
Originally posted by iDunno
My mate reckons he can knit a sock, and it will be just as powerful as the iPod sock... but for half the price. I told him he was dreaming!
Did he configure his home made socks to be of the same quality components of Apple socks? Or is he using a model with integrated logo?
APPLEIS TEH DOOOMED!
Originally posted by Gene Clean
Man, we need a headless sock.
Toeless, man, toeless.
Still, it's going to be hard to break into the executive-length sock market. Without a presence there, their marketshare is going to continue to erode until it's totally irrelevant. At some point, shoe makers will simply stop developing for these socks. Gold Toe is the 800 lb. gorilla there.
PS: those poor bastards in Cupertino who blocked these pages don't know what they're missing.
[I got a million of 'em, folks. And, yes, they're all this bad.]
Originally posted by BuonRotto
Hopefully, Apple will release more of these Toe Jam Packs in the coming months.
[I got a million of 'em, folks. And, yes, they're all this bad.]
Does this mean whoever owns Sega's remnants will sue over their "Toe Jam & Earl" copyright?
Originally posted by iDunno
for a bit of publicity Steve Jobs will appear on stage with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and they will all be wearing the Sock you know ahem where ahem.
i don't get it
Can you guess what next for APPLE in small clothing drawer?
THINK: woll, warm, wide weave. Here is clue!!!!
Big things coming here here!!!!!!!
Why didn't Kormac predict this??? He must of lost his FOOTING with his insider sources.
Originally posted by geobe
everyone STOP, WE HAVE A SERIOUS PROBLEM!!!!!!
Why didn't Kormac predict this??? He must of lost his FOOTING with his insider sources.
Maybe Kormac's making plastics for the nylon Rev B version?
Originally posted by tonton
Breaking News!
As a response to this Christmas season's "must have" item -- Apple Computer's (AAPL) popular 'iSocks' colorful knit cases for the ubiquitous iPod and iPod Mini -- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) introduces 'iGloves' for use with compatible Portable Media Center (PMC) devices. Billed by Microsoft as "way better than those closed-system socks", the iGloves feature five storage compartments for items like headphones, extra batteries and "everything else you need on the go", and come in five dazzling colors: Windows Blue, XP Green, Office Yellow, Explorer Silver and Gates' Gold.
As part of the launch of these new accessories, Microsoft will be advertising the iGloves during the Superbowl, in a pair of ads featuring Michael Jackson and his sister Janet, respectively. The Michael Jackson ad will feature the "King of Pop" sporting a silver iGlove that matches a silver glove worn on his left hand, while he performs the "moonwalk". In a bold move, the Janet Jackson ad will feature last year's surprise Superbowl star covering one otherwise naked breast with a gold glove on her left hand, while holding a matching gold iGlove in her right. CBS declined to comment.
"Personally, I don't like the iGloves. They're for fairies and queers", quoted one observer, reported to be a Republican Senator and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. "But supporting businesses like Microsoft is important to the US economy, so I've drafted a $3 billion spending bill calling for a national subsidy on the iGlove."
Microsoft stock gained 4% on news of the announcement. Apple stock remains unchanged. "This will definitely close the history books on Apple Computer", reported John C. Dvorak, veteran PC columnist. "There is no way the failed company can climb out of this one. It's time for Apple to throw in the towel and admit defeat."
Steve Jobs was unavailable for comment.
I don't know if I like the Dvorak or Republican Senator quote more. Either way, accurate.
Think iManties
They hold a lot more than just music and photos.
Temporary Insanity's going to be way cool this year.