The Apple Car
So I was just thinking about Apple's ability to put so much thought into their design, while still retaining great functionality (im my opinion-some people think they sacrifice function, not me) and i began to wonder what a car designed by Apple would look like.
If there are any graphic designers out there who want to tackle to challenge of making a mock-up, I'd love to see what you can come up with. Or just written ideas would be cool too.
If there are any graphic designers out there who want to tackle to challenge of making a mock-up, I'd love to see what you can come up with. Or just written ideas would be cool too.
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So I was just thinking about Apple's ability to put so much thought into their design, while still retaining great functionality (im my opinion-some people think they sacrifice function, not me) and i began to wonder what a car designed by Apple would look like.
If there are any graphic designers out there who want to tackle to challenge of making a mock-up, I'd love to see what you can come up with. Or just written ideas would be cool too.
I think Macs are to computers, what AUDIs are for cars. Bit on the expensive side, design details are minimalistic or stilled, but same time very elegant. Over all very thought out products.
Or, if not a nostril, how about an Apple designed apple?
I think Macs are to computers, what AUDIs are for cars. Bit on the expensive side, design details are minimalistic or stilled, but same time very elegant. Over all very thought out products.
Also unreliable.
the apple nose would have one nostril
i don't think macs are live audi's because audis are like vw's with nicer interiors. macs are like mercedes, pushing the envelope, nicer to drive, and allowing others to use their tech that they innovated in the future (well maybe not so much that one with all the patents).
the apple nose would have one nostril
Nope. Apple = Audi.
From what I hear, the parking lot there is loaded with 'em.
I think Macs are to computers, what AUDIs are for cars.
Really? I've got a 2000 Audi and a 2003 Powerbook G4. My audi had a catalytic converter that went bad, an O2 sensor that has been replaced twice, panel lights that have gone bad, and a torque converter that was causing me to fail emissions tests. These are all issues that are pretty standard on a 2000 A6, yet no recalls, and certainly no support. With that kind of reliability and service, sounds more like a DELL!
On the other hand, my PB is still going strong! Just had to replace the MatSHITa burner, and that was covered under Applecare.
Really? I've got a 2000 Audi and a 2003 Powerbook G4. My audi had a catalytic converter that went bad, an O2 sensor that has been replaced twice, panel lights that have gone bad, and a torque converter that was causing me to fail emissions tests. These are all issues that are pretty standard on a 2000 A6, yet no recalls, and certainly no support. With that kind of reliability and service, sounds more like a DELL!
On the other hand, my PB is still going strong! Just had to replace the MatSHITa burner, and that was covered under Applecare.
The newer Audis are rockin'.
The newer Audis are rockin'.
Yeah, they are beautiful, but owners will be rockin' all the way to the Audi service department when they hit 24 months old. GOT WARRANTY?
The newer Audis are rockin'.
I think Macs are to computers, what AUDIs are for cars. Bit on the expensive side, design details are minimalistic or stilled, but same time very elegant. Over all very thought out products.
Perhaps, but Audis are over-engineered and over-weight. Plus, there's nothing about an Audi that makes it innately superior to its competitors, such as is the case with Mac OS . . .maybe in 1983 when they had quattro and no one else did, but that's irrelevant now.
If there were a car that were a blast to drive, but also had the unique ability to drive itself if the user wanted, then that would be the Apple Car. Supposedly, most automotive "firsts" so far as driver-related technologies have, over the years, all shown up on MB S-classes. And so the S-Class gets my vote.
Nope. Apple = Audi.
From what I hear, the parking lot there is loaded with 'em.
Sounds pretty much like generic Silicon Valley. Audis are quite common here -- a stupifying amount of 3-series and 5-series BMWs as well. Other cars I've seen here that I almost never saw elsewhere:
Many, many Honda S2000s
Highest density of Lotuses in the USA, perhaps anywhere.
Lots of Toyota Priuses for the eco-sheep (VW biodiesel is much better)
Lots of Porsche Caymans
Tesla Roadster (I've seen one, but that's special enough)
In response to the guy who said "Ferrari or Lambo," VW owns Audi who owns Lambo as well as Bugatti.
Perhaps, but Audis are over-engineered and over-weight. Plus, there's nothing about an Audi that makes it innately superior to its competitors, such as is the case with Mac OS . . .maybe in 1983 when they had quattro and no one else did, but that's irrelevant now.
If there were a car that were a blast to drive, but also had the unique ability to drive itself if the user wanted, then that would be the Apple Car. Supposedly, most automotive "firsts" so far as driver-related technologies have, over the years, all shown up on MB S-classes. And so the S-Class gets my vote.
I second that first point. There's almost no innovation in the auto industry. Nobody pushing the envelope to provide reliability and a new experience that changes the way people do automotive travel.
But no way is the Mercedes-Benz closest to being the 'Apple car'. They are beautiful cars, but lots of issues. Firstly, you have the worst tradeoff in the industry for Horsepower/dollar. Secondly, the reliabilty is among the worse in the industry (UK index of 145+ compared to 120+ for Audi, 60+ for BMW, and 40+ for Toyota, lower being more reliable). Macs are expensive, but you get performance and reliability. The Apple Car has to have at least that in addition to the styling.
Lexus's recent body enhancements, in addition to the new self-park feature and relative affordability, would give the new LS series my vote for the 'Apple Car Award'. Ironic that Lexus' Mark Levinson Audio doesn't offer an ipod integration option ...
Apple could have a big impact here.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/18/e...navi-for-benz/
I hope it's true, because that would be a huge plus for Mercedes. (and me)
But no way is the Mercedes-Benz closest to being the 'Apple car'.
There is no Apple Car. The comparison just doesn't work. I picked one attribute of the S-class, which is that it seems to always be first when it comes to the development of usability-centric technologies.