This iCloud doesn't seem to be running Apple hardware:
unless those are very slim new Mac Pros. Perhaps an admission that Apple's presence in the cloud itself is at an end? With OS X Server now an addon, it seems destined to be used for things like home servers for which the Mini is ideal (when it gets updated).
Overall, some nice and long awaited features but I'm mostly not too fussy about cloud syncing. Transparent wireless local syncing is fine by me if it can do it via wifi-direct. Untethered updates and activation is great to hear. Now it just needs to be able to access large amounts of storage with a filesystem and it can make for a nice post-PC device.
iCloud service is free to start in order to get people hooked. Then bam...a year or two down the road it will no longer be free.
That's why they get paid millions and you have time to post on a message board during work hours Failure to think creatively.
It will not go from free to paid. The lock-in factor is FAR more valuable than any small amount of money that would earn them, plus as we all know (or I thought we did) you can't raise the price of anything digital.
So what happens to current MobileMe subscribers access to iDisk? I use it quite frequently. Also I currently host my iWeb site on MobileMe. Is that still going to be supported in iCloud? Hopefully email Aliases aren't going away as I use those daily. So many questions!
"We're going to move the digital hub, the center of your digital life, into the cloud."
You will be moving the center of my life? I believe you should better focus on removing the money from my pocket. The center of life can wait.
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"Isn't that awesome?"
A technology all kinds of googles, dropboxes and evernotes have been around with for last 5 years. Oh yes, it is.
Hold on. I've got a small bit of the center of my life for you to get started on... I have a very good friend, who sends me everything as PDF files. No secrets, no business, just usual bullshit.
I receive his PDF. See where I'm coming from?
Would love to instantly have that PDF with me on all my devices! Now!
Yes, then use the cash to buy someone that knows how to write sync code. ( Hello Mr. DropBox ).
I'm so tired of comments like this.
The *ONLY* reason DropBox is fast is because in most cases it doesn't actually have to sync or move data, it just gives you access to a file that's the same as the file you wanted to sync, not the actual file you wanted to sync. This is arguably a dangerous and poor practice overall for personal files.
So what happens to current MobileMe subscribers access to iDisk? I use it quite frequently. Also I currently host my iWeb site on MobileMe. Is that still going to be supported in iCloud? Hopefully email Aliases aren't going away as I use those daily. So many questions!
So what happens to current MobileMe subscribers access to iDisk? I use it quite frequently. Also I currently host my iWeb site on MobileMe. Is that still going to be supported in iCloud? Hopefully email Aliases aren't going away as I use those daily. So many questions!
I am REALLY worried about this as well. Are there any developers in here who have a beta of Lion who can confirm the "iDisk" still in Finder's "Go" menu?
I would like to know why those of us that just renewed our MobileMe's in the past 2-3 months did it...
Apple, I would love to get an Apple Gift card for the difference!
That is exactly what I am thinking!! I renewed mine in March, and now this happens... WTH?
Edit: Just read the KB article pointed out by titomcgee, and while they have extended it, that doesn't exactly help those of us who paid for a Family Pack, and now only to be getting a free version of it in 3 months (there-abouts). I am just wondering what they are going to do for those customers.
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Except it works on PCs...
kind of a moot point if the whole iOS 5 upgrade is about being "PC-less"
Beautiful!
unless those are very slim new Mac Pros. Perhaps an admission that Apple's presence in the cloud itself is at an end? With OS X Server now an addon, it seems destined to be used for things like home servers for which the Mini is ideal (when it gets updated).
Overall, some nice and long awaited features but I'm mostly not too fussy about cloud syncing. Transparent wireless local syncing is fine by me if it can do it via wifi-direct. Untethered updates and activation is great to hear. Now it just needs to be able to access large amounts of storage with a filesystem and it can make for a nice post-PC device.
Futurists and prognosticators chime in...
iCloud service is free to start in order to get people hooked. Then bam...a year or two down the road it will no longer be free.
That's why they get paid millions and you have time to post on a message board during work hours
It will not go from free to paid. The lock-in factor is FAR more valuable than any small amount of money that would earn them, plus as we all know (or I thought we did) you can't raise the price of anything digital.
So that copy of MobileMe I didn't activate that I got with my 1st-gen iPad on launch day...
...is now just a relic of a bygone age, then?
I have an extra MM I bought for a Soccer site -- still in original box -- save as collector's item -- along with PC/jr chiclet kb.
Except it works on PCs...
And how would you plan to use it without buying an IPhone, iPad, or iPod touch?
Anyway, how long will you be using a PC once you have your IPhone and iPad?
I wonder if iCloud is a new set of code or just the same junky MobileMe code inside iCloud.
Either way, it's backup, backup. backup, before letting Apple anywhere near my data.
If they've really got a good way of pushing data around then I'll be very happy and would consider an iPad or Air to add to the collection.
Futurists and prognosticators chime in...
iCloud service is free to start in order to get people hooked. Then bam...a year or two down the road it will no longer be free.
I suspect that, over time, Apple will add additional capacities and services -- and charge for those as warranted,
Realize, of course, that Apple is in business for their benefit -- not ours.
It will not go from free to paid.
"We're going to move the digital hub, the center of your digital life, into the cloud."
You will be moving the center of my life? I believe you should better focus on removing the money from my pocket. The center of life can wait.
"Isn't that awesome?"
A technology all kinds of googles, dropboxes and evernotes have been around with for last 5 years. Oh yes, it is.
Hold on. I've got a small bit of the center of my life for you to get started on... I have a very good friend, who sends me everything as PDF files. No secrets, no business, just usual bullshit.
I receive his PDF. See where I'm coming from?
Would love to instantly have that PDF with me on all my devices! Now!
My family of three has (under 1 iTunes account):
2 - iMacs
1 - Mac Mini
1 - MacBook Pro
3 - iPhone 4s
2 - Apple TVs
1 - iPad
3 - iPod Touch (one for each Car)
13 Devices. Am I doing this wrong somehow?
I just renewed MobileMe and now it's free? Mother@#$%^*S
Looks like Apple is taking care of people until June 30 next year:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4597
Yes, then use the cash to buy someone that knows how to write sync code. ( Hello Mr. DropBox ).
I'm so tired of comments like this.
The *ONLY* reason DropBox is fast is because in most cases it doesn't actually have to sync or move data, it just gives you access to a file that's the same as the file you wanted to sync, not the actual file you wanted to sync. This is arguably a dangerous and poor practice overall for personal files.
I would expect this to be mentioned on the iCloud page on apple.com - but it isn't.
Anyone got any ideas?
So what happens to current MobileMe subscribers access to iDisk? I use it quite frequently. Also I currently host my iWeb site on MobileMe. Is that still going to be supported in iCloud? Hopefully email Aliases aren't going away as I use those daily. So many questions!
exactly my questions too....
hope iweb isn`t going away too
So what happens to current MobileMe subscribers access to iDisk? I use it quite frequently. Also I currently host my iWeb site on MobileMe. Is that still going to be supported in iCloud? Hopefully email Aliases aren't going away as I use those daily. So many questions!
I am REALLY worried about this as well. Are there any developers in here who have a beta of Lion who can confirm the "iDisk" still in Finder's "Go" menu?
Meh...
I would like to know why those of us that just renewed our MobileMe's in the past 2-3 months did it...
Apple, I would love to get an Apple Gift card for the difference!
That is exactly what I am thinking!! I renewed mine in March, and now this happens... WTH?
Edit: Just read the KB article pointed out by titomcgee, and while they have extended it, that doesn't exactly help those of us who paid for a Family Pack, and now only to be getting a free version of it in 3 months (there-abouts). I am just wondering what they are going to do for those customers.
Just read this when sync'd