You see, this is what you don't understand, money cannot buy everything.
Ask yourself, if Spotify and other online music would exist at all today if iTunes did not exist first?
Then ask yourself if iTunes would have existed if it wasn't for Iovine for example.
Seriously think about where Jobs, Iovine, and Dr. Dre came from and then try to understand how they each are very successful people in their own rights.
Successful people in their own rights, and two separate companies for the same reasons..
First of all%u2026 I am not a religious nut and I own a pair of beats headphones, but it kind of bothers me that beats headphones have a 666 on the hinges -- two hexagon shape bolts and the b of beats slightly twisted. Also when you see these headphones promoted the have 3 pairs that display 666. I am hoping that this is just a coincidence or doesn't have any dark intentions. Again%u2026 I hope, but I fear something much sinister is going on. I am looking forward for comments.
You don't let fear rule your decision making process, do you? If there is a personal God he/she is beyond rudimentary numbers.
I'm not aware of anyone in Google's upper ranks being artists but they were able to create a decent Spotify competitor without having to acqui-hire celebrities to do it. Personally I don't see what the big deal is about music. Yeah I think Apple needs to be competitive in streaming music but I don't think it's their #1 issue.
I would argue that Schmidt is quite a con artist, but I won't.
Apple needs nobody to create something like Spotify, the technology is not a problem (actually getting a curated service like iTunes Radio right might be more challenging than an a la carte one) and licenses can be negotiated.
The comparison with Google does not work, as Google does everything, sees what sticks, and kills it if not. With the exception of Ping this is really not what Apple does. They want to best existing services, a me too product like Google Music All Access is not what they aim for. And going by the lack of enthusiast reactions to iTunes Radio, I really don't think they delivered something that is up to their own standards there – it is a nice muzak generator, but nobody says "this is something only Apple could have done", because it is not. Bringing iTunes into, and defining the next decade involves more than copying Spotify. It requires insight into where the industry is headed to foresee their moves and make them offers they can't resist. Jobs, through his connections to the movie industry, did have enormous insight into the content market. Cook can't have that, nobody at Apple does.
I'm not aware of anyone in Google's upper ranks being artists but they were able to create a decent Spotify competitor without having to acqui-hire celebrities to do it. Personally I don't see what the big deal is about music. Yeah I think Apple needs to be competitive in streaming music but I don't think it's their #1 issue.
I agree with this. Since the music labels don't want to play ball with Apple, what would be wrong with Apple providing a first class music framework which any of Pandora, Spotify, or Rdio could tie into?
I only just realized that $3.2Bn is exactly what Google acquired Nest for.
If I had 3.2Bn to spend on either Beats or Nest, my choice would be beyond obvious.
Mine too.
Neither is worth $3B.
In either case, buy a smaller talented company with smarts for 1/50th price. Make them new millionaires (not billionaires) and help them to use their expertise with Apple's to build exactly what Apple wants and needs.
First of all%u2026 I am not a religious nut and I own a pair of beats headphones, but it kind of bothers me that beats headphones have a 666 on the hinges -- two hexagon shape bolts and the b of beats slightly twisted. Also when you see these headphones promoted the have 3 pairs that display 666. I am hoping that this is just a coincidence or doesn't have any dark intentions. Again%u2026 I hope, but I fear something much sinister is going on. I am looking forward for comments.
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You see, this is what you don't understand, money cannot buy everything.
Ask yourself, if Spotify and other online music would exist at all today if iTunes did not exist first?
Then ask yourself if iTunes would have existed if it wasn't for Iovine for example.
Seriously think about where Jobs, Iovine, and Dr. Dre came from and then try to understand how they each are very successful people in their own rights.
Successful people in their own rights, and two separate companies for the same reasons..
Steve Jobs did a public presentation with Madonna as well. In fact I remember a special edition Madonna iPod. Maybe Apple should hire her too?
They already did- she'll be introduced when they'll unveil the iPad Maxi.
So where is Tim Cook in this scenario?
I think he’s Melkor.
You don't let fear rule your decision making process, do you? If there is a personal God he/she is beyond rudimentary numbers.
The photos on all these Dr Dre and Iovine stories should have them looking more and more sad as the negotiations drag on
I'm not aware of anyone in Google's upper ranks being artists but they were able to create a decent Spotify competitor without having to acqui-hire celebrities to do it. Personally I don't see what the big deal is about music. Yeah I think Apple needs to be competitive in streaming music but I don't think it's their #1 issue.
I would argue that Schmidt is quite a con artist, but I won't.
Apple needs nobody to create something like Spotify, the technology is not a problem (actually getting a curated service like iTunes Radio right might be more challenging than an a la carte one) and licenses can be negotiated.
The comparison with Google does not work, as Google does everything, sees what sticks, and kills it if not. With the exception of Ping this is really not what Apple does. They want to best existing services, a me too product like Google Music All Access is not what they aim for. And going by the lack of enthusiast reactions to iTunes Radio, I really don't think they delivered something that is up to their own standards there – it is a nice muzak generator, but nobody says "this is something only Apple could have done", because it is not. Bringing iTunes into, and defining the next decade involves more than copying Spotify. It requires insight into where the industry is headed to foresee their moves and make them offers they can't resist. Jobs, through his connections to the movie industry, did have enormous insight into the content market. Cook can't have that, nobody at Apple does.
Nest had a history with Apple, and Tim Cook hinted that it was expensive.
Some Nest Employees are ex-Apple employees.
Completely different ball game.
I agree with this. Since the music labels don't want to play ball with Apple, what would be wrong with Apple providing a first class music framework which any of Pandora, Spotify, or Rdio could tie into?
I only just realized that $3.2Bn is exactly what Google acquired Nest for.
If I had 3.2Bn to spend on either Beats or Nest, my choice would be beyond obvious.
Everybody's offering their opinion on this baloney rumor, and I have one too.
I think that Apple should punish Beats and kill the whole deal, if there ever was any deal to begin with.
I only just realized that $3.2Bn is exactly what Google acquired Nest for.
If I had 3.2Bn to spend on either Beats or Nest, my choice would be beyond obvious.
Mine too.
Neither is worth $3B.
In either case, buy a smaller talented company with smarts for 1/50th price. Make them new millionaires (not billionaires) and help them to use their expertise with Apple's to build exactly what Apple wants and needs.
I say the deal dies before WWDC
Jeez.. doesn't anyone have a sense of humor around here?
It's a joke that gets recycled for the past 20+ years. Sadly, some people will kick in their religious fervor and hence my comment.
I do. The other one was simply failing Hugomongously.
Nope. Only a button; play and resume.
Beats me.
Beats, smeats. Until Apple states their intent for this acquisition (if its true) theres no Logic to this deal.
In the news tonight: Apple is still buying Beats, and Generalissimo Franco is still dead.
First of all%u2026 I am not a religious nut and I own a pair of beats headphones, but it kind of bothers me that beats headphones have a 666 on the hinges -- two hexagon shape bolts and the b of beats slightly twisted. Also when you see these headphones promoted the have 3 pairs that display 666. I am hoping that this is just a coincidence or doesn't have any dark intentions. Again%u2026 I hope, but I fear something much sinister is going on. I am looking forward for comments.
You're looking at it upside down - it's 999.