Of course Samsung did not consider Apple as their enemy. They considered Apple as their product design and development center.
I think someone at Samsung probably watched an iDevice press event and started wondering why the whole world didn't tune in every time they launched a product of their own. I think they are experimenting to see what makes Apple special. It's unfortunate that they are missing the mark...people don't love Apple products because of proprietary adapters; in fact, I really wish my iPod would accept microUSB. People love Apple products because they
make complicated technology easy to understand and use
uphold themselves to rigorous quality standards
and make some damn sexy product designs that are uniquely their own and in a lot of cases as close to perfect as possible
Honestly, I hope that Samsung ends up being wildly successful and becoming the second company to figure out that the way to become a company like Apple is to care more about your products than you do about money. Options are nice and I can't think of any large, multinational company other than Apple who routinely produces consumer electronics on par with Apple's. It'd be cool if I could, though.
Apple didn't get to where they are by imitating another company. They got there by working really, really hard at making compelling and fresh devices.
There are plenty of other Samsung v. Apple and Apple v. Samsung threads to hash out who did what. Take it outside this one? Tough not to be partners in some markets and competing in others in Tech. It's business.
Interesting how people choose to respond, both in the articles and the responses. But the responses are most fascinating.
Steve Jobs was a tremendous innovator, and also an inventer. He had patience to know when to release a product, and when to wait for another year or two. Hopefully that skill is not lost in a post-Jobs Apple.
He most certainly did make his mark on the universe, as much as any man can.
People grieve in many different ways, to call them a child for it is rude. The calls to buy a phone in tribute to Steve are short sighted too. In the long run it will not make any impact to Steve's legacy. But if that works for you, please feel free.
Personally, I think that it is the end of an era for personal computers. Apple is probably going to be changing as they lose input from the man who restored their focus on what made them great. Hopefully he instilled enough of his sense into Apple and its leaders to continue what he has done through leadership since his return.
Samsung is only doing what is right by posting their sympathies.
Having some limited experience with Korean culture I think Samsung's sentiment is probably genuine. In spite of the current state of affairs in US politics, there are still those out there who can respect and honor their opponents.
The two links are classic "hit pieces" which is to say they are deeply biased personal attacks on Apple disguised as news articles and blogs. They mean nothing. They prove nothing.
The whole discussion of "enemies" is stupid, but your attempt to paint Samsung as some kind of noble entity that was attacked by a belligerent Apple, is ludicrous.
The two users commenting in defense of Samsung ("whatsupx" and "845032") are both clearly Koreans (telltale konglish), and posting for their first time here. I know Korea well, and I know that Samsung is regarded by many as the best company to work for, and is even a source of national pride. For that matter, everything is a source of national pride in SK. They are more nationalistic than the USA, but Samsung is a genuine world leader, so don't you dare say anything bad about them. If you do, you are saying something bad about Korea, and Korea is perfect.
To you Koreans, Americans, Brits, Canadians, Australians, Japanese, all others - none of you are "the best". We are all part of the whole. To think of us as separate is no longer possible without being severely misinformed or delusional. As they say in Austin Powers, there aren't Countries anymore, just corporations (and people).
I do believe that the Samsung letter was genuine, but I also believe that it would be naive to ignore the PR implications. This is a calculated response that will probably make little tangible difference in the short term, or in the litigation with Apple, but will be useful in the future when Samsung is posturing itself in a good light.
How about growing up and acting like an adult long enough to appreciate a social courtesy for what it is instead of being a hateful jerk?
They can't and they won't. AAPL is on the way to $350 or less next week then below $300 after the funeral and they ewant to vent and rant as much as they can... before go back to a social security queue AGAIN.
I shorted AAPL, cash wired in and in a bank, and a trade-in shop get me one nice iPhone 4. My first iPhone in 2 years. I should be safe to sit back and watch the show.
By the way, where is DED. Has he gone looking for a new meal ticket?
The two users commenting in defense of Samsung ("whatsupx" and "845032") are both clearly Koreans (telltale konglish), and posting for their first time here. I know Korea well, and I know that Samsung is regarded by many as the best company to work for, and is even a source of national pride. For that matter, everything is a source of national pride in SK. They are more nationalistic than the USA, but Samsung is a genuine world leader, so don't you dare say anything bad about them. If you do, you are saying something bad about Korea, and Korea is perfect.
To you Koreans, Americans, Brits, Canadians, Australians, Japanese, all others - none of you are "the best". We are all part of the whole. To think of us as separate is no longer possible without being severely misinformed or delusional. As they say in Austin Powers, there aren't Countries anymore, just corporations (and people).
I do believe that the Samsung letter was genuine, but I also believe that it would be naive to ignore the PR implications. This is a calculated response that will probably make little tangible difference in the short term, or in the litigation with Apple, but will be useful in the future when Samsung is posturing itself in a good light.
Then why did you let Korens ruffle your feathers this much? You don't sound like someone proud and confident.
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Of course Samsung did not consider Apple as their enemy. They considered Apple as their product design and development center.
I think someone at Samsung probably watched an iDevice press event and started wondering why the whole world didn't tune in every time they launched a product of their own. I think they are experimenting to see what makes Apple special. It's unfortunate that they are missing the mark...people don't love Apple products because of proprietary adapters; in fact, I really wish my iPod would accept microUSB. People love Apple products because they
- make complicated technology easy to understand and use
- uphold themselves to rigorous quality standards
- and make some damn sexy product designs that are uniquely their own and in a lot of cases as close to perfect as possible
Honestly, I hope that Samsung ends up being wildly successful and becoming the second company to figure out that the way to become a company like Apple is to care more about your products than you do about money. Options are nice and I can't think of any large, multinational company other than Apple who routinely produces consumer electronics on par with Apple's. It'd be cool if I could, though.Apple didn't get to where they are by imitating another company. They got there by working really, really hard at making compelling and fresh devices.
This nothing more than PR
Samsung cant stand Apple and there success and that extends to Mr. Jobs
Samsung... go get bent.
You are the last company that should make a comment.
This one of the biggest blows I can think of to the tech industry.
No one out there with is vision or foresight.
Rest now sir you earned it.
Thank you Mr. Jobs
How about growing up and acting like an adult long enough to appreciate a social courtesy for what it is instead of being a hateful jerk?
Although this place sometimes fosters bickering, the time is wrong.
How about restraining ourselves when we see a disagreeable post?
How about giving a pass to opportunities to label someone a troll, immature or anything else unsavory?
How about giving all these negative activities a rest for a couple of days before a return to regular acrimonious programming?
This is one way for us to honor Steve Jobs.
This is one way for us to honor Steve Jobs.
Another is for all to buy a 4GSteve.
Nicely stated, Mr. Choi.
Steve Jobs was a tremendous innovator, and also an inventer. He had patience to know when to release a product, and when to wait for another year or two. Hopefully that skill is not lost in a post-Jobs Apple.
He most certainly did make his mark on the universe, as much as any man can.
People grieve in many different ways, to call them a child for it is rude. The calls to buy a phone in tribute to Steve are short sighted too. In the long run it will not make any impact to Steve's legacy. But if that works for you, please feel free.
Personally, I think that it is the end of an era for personal computers. Apple is probably going to be changing as they lose input from the man who restored their focus on what made them great. Hopefully he instilled enough of his sense into Apple and its leaders to continue what he has done through leadership since his return.
Samsung is only doing what is right by posting their sympathies.
Child
I would say idiot but that could get me warned and possibly banned so I'm just going to say smh -_-
Child. And sorry to burst your bubble but as great as Steve was his existence meant absolutely nothing to the universe...
Great man...still a man.
yea okay.
Thanks for contributing to the post. I'm sure your comments really gave thought and insight to those reading this
Don't you have another forum you can go quote everyone's posts and call them idiots and children? Because it's not only rude, but kind of annoying.
Thanks for contributing to the post. I'm sure your comments really gave thought and insight to those reading this
Don't you have another forum you can go quote everyone's posts and call them idiots and children? Because it's not only rude, but kind of annoying.
Once again, please show restrain. Thank you.
but before u criticise samsung blindly,
pls go and read up some more
for now, some of u just sound like biased and ignorant apple worshipper
cheers
I know some of u guys r great fan of apple
but before u criticise samsung blindly,
pls go and read up some more
for now, some of u just sound like biased and ignorant apple worshipper
cheers
Again, please show restrain. Nothing to be served by taking any shots today. Please.
I'm glad Samsung did this. They may hate each other in court, but I'm glad they respect everything this man has done.
Business can be like sports. Adversaries in the ring. Drinking, fishing buddies elsewhere. Or simply mutual respect.
Actually, Samsung was not considered Apple as their enemy.
Samsung want keep friendly relationship with Apple until Apple sued samsung.
Why Samsung Puts Up With Steve Jobs' Insults
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-s...insults-2011-3
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/perlow/its...everyone/17410
Ridiculous.
The two links are classic "hit pieces" which is to say they are deeply biased personal attacks on Apple disguised as news articles and blogs. They mean nothing. They prove nothing.
The whole discussion of "enemies" is stupid, but your attempt to paint Samsung as some kind of noble entity that was attacked by a belligerent Apple, is ludicrous.
To you Koreans, Americans, Brits, Canadians, Australians, Japanese, all others - none of you are "the best". We are all part of the whole. To think of us as separate is no longer possible without being severely misinformed or delusional. As they say in Austin Powers, there aren't Countries anymore, just corporations (and people).
I do believe that the Samsung letter was genuine, but I also believe that it would be naive to ignore the PR implications. This is a calculated response that will probably make little tangible difference in the short term, or in the litigation with Apple, but will be useful in the future when Samsung is posturing itself in a good light.
How about growing up and acting like an adult long enough to appreciate a social courtesy for what it is instead of being a hateful jerk?
They can't and they won't. AAPL is on the way to $350 or less next week then below $300 after the funeral and they ewant to vent and rant as much as they can... before go back to a social security queue AGAIN.
I shorted AAPL, cash wired in and in a bank, and a trade-in shop get me one nice iPhone 4. My first iPhone in 2 years. I should be safe to sit back and watch the show.
By the way, where is DED. Has he gone looking for a new meal ticket?
The two users commenting in defense of Samsung ("whatsupx" and "845032") are both clearly Koreans (telltale konglish), and posting for their first time here. I know Korea well, and I know that Samsung is regarded by many as the best company to work for, and is even a source of national pride. For that matter, everything is a source of national pride in SK. They are more nationalistic than the USA, but Samsung is a genuine world leader, so don't you dare say anything bad about them. If you do, you are saying something bad about Korea, and Korea is perfect.
To you Koreans, Americans, Brits, Canadians, Australians, Japanese, all others - none of you are "the best". We are all part of the whole. To think of us as separate is no longer possible without being severely misinformed or delusional. As they say in Austin Powers, there aren't Countries anymore, just corporations (and people).
I do believe that the Samsung letter was genuine, but I also believe that it would be naive to ignore the PR implications. This is a calculated response that will probably make little tangible difference in the short term, or in the litigation with Apple, but will be useful in the future when Samsung is posturing itself in a good light.
Then why did you let Korens ruffle your feathers this much? You don't sound like someone proud and confident.
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