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Don't worry, I am sure that the giant glass cube is merely a cover for the RDF 2.0!! When The Steve stand directly under it his native RDF will be amplified to gigantic proportions this will have the added side effect of projecting a gigantic apple logo on the sky!!!!! I can already feel initial RDF getting stronger.
The GRAND MASTER of THE PRIORY OF THE CUBE will REVEAL ALL
It's affecting the weather. Isn't it supposed to be cool and rainy this weekend in the big APPLE, in preparation for the arrival of the steve in his black turtleneck.
Actually, I'd vastly prefer a Mac laptop with integrated Intel graphics and 2 buttons (actually, 1 MightyMouse-like button pad) than a laptop with dedicated graphics and 1 button. But really, as long as I'm asking, I'd like both.
And a G5 PowerBook with integrated iPhone dock and FireWire 1600 ports.
I finger press on the touch pad gets you left click, 2 finger press on the touchpad gets you right click. That to me is better than 2 buttons, it's quite so I don't have to hear any click and the book stays smooth.
I finger press on the touch pad gets you left click, 2 finger press on the touchpad gets you right click. That to me is better than 2 buttons, it's quite so I don't have to hear any click and the book stays smooth.
That should probably be good enough for you too.
I just tried it, it does work, but it is about a second or two slower than a real second button, and takes three taps to finish the job of opening the contextual menu and selecting an item, vs. one click. If you have to do it hundreds of times a day, then it adds up. A tap on the touch pad for me doesn't sound a whole lot quieter than on the button. Maybe that's academic for me, I only use the finger wagger only when I have to, like when I don't have a regular mouse handy.
Having a big event does nothing to solve any of those problems. If anything, it just makes it worse. People who would have bought the product will do so anyway. By releasing the product when ready, and remember, I'm talking about when ready, not your assumption, then that would be best.
Having a big event helps the product launch by building anticipation. There's likely also a mild advantage to having some predictability when things launch (near big events) where folks kinda know when is a good vs bad time to buy something (ie right before a big event = bad).
Besides, some of these launch "events" simply means waiting for the closest Tuesday.
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Apple's lack of product has nothing to do with production. At least, it doesn't most of the time. Apple has been accused, over the years, of being too timid with their forecasting, and deliberately producing less than they should have, from the fear that sales won't be as good as they should be. then there are shortages.
While shortages are bad because it leads to some lost sales it does promote the image that the product is in demand. Far better than the alternative which is to make far more than likely, see a huge glut in the channel and have everyone say the launch failed even if sales weren't numerically bad.
Then you get to write off inventory which I'm sure financial folks really love.
I haven't seen this around anywhere on these boards, but don't skewer me if I'm overlapping someone's post:
Do we know who's manufacturing the MacBooks? Because ASUS just released a 13.3" computer with webcam and Core Duo processors, and IIRC, aren't they Asustek (which manufactures some Apple products) as well? Specs are impressive w/ non-IG, but priced at $1900, which we know won't be anywhere near the price of the new MBs. That said, is ASUS' design similar to Apple's?
[B]Having a big event helps the product launch by building anticipation. There's likely also a mild advantage to having some predictability when things launch (near big events) where folks kinda know when is a good vs bad time to buy something (ie right before a big event = bad).
Besides, some of these launch "events" simply means waiting for the closest Tuesday.
If Apple's sales depend upon events to build anticipation, then Apple is in big trouble. Apple's products should speak for themselves. no event is going to sell a bland, or poorly conceived product ? like the Cube.
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While shortages are bad because it leads to some lost sales it does promote the image that the product is in demand. Far better than the alternative which is to make far more than likely, see a huge glut in the channel and have everyone say the launch failed even if sales weren't numerically bad.
I see a few people say that. But, it's never been shown to be true. If fact, MS's mis-prediction, and component shortages have been universally criticised. It hasn't helped anything. what it has done, is the same thing that happens to Apple every time they do it. Those wanting to buy the product are angered. Some decide not to buy it at all.
Quote:
Then you get to write off inventory which I'm sure financial folks really love.
Do we know who's manufacturing the MacBooks? Because ASUS just released a 13.3" computer with webcam and Core Duo processors, and IIRC, aren't they Asustek (which manufactures some Apple products) as well? Specs are impressive w/ non-IG, but priced at $1900, which we know won't be anywhere near the price of the new MBs. That said, is ASUS' design similar to Apple's?
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tower tower tower tower, etc....
PFFFT. Your lack of saying "tower" at least 20 times shows your passion for a new MacPro Tower doesn't run that deep....!!
Originally posted by sunilraman
Originally posted by Trendannoyer
18th of MAY!!!
thats my Birthday!!
wheres my fruggin INVITE!
Rod
Happy Birthday mate (in advance) !!!! w000t!!!
cheers for the beers
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Don't worry, I am sure that the giant glass cube is merely a cover for the RDF 2.0!! When The Steve stand directly under it his native RDF will be amplified to gigantic proportions this will have the added side effect of projecting a gigantic apple logo on the sky!!!!! I can already feel initial RDF getting stronger.
The GRAND MASTER of THE PRIORY OF THE CUBE will REVEAL ALL
Could be the MiniMaxMac
Originally posted by netdog
How about bringing back The Cube in honour of The NYC Cube? The fan-free little wonder was fantastic for recording music.
Could be the MiniMaxMac
"Mix a thousand songs in your pocket"*
*Pocket must be at least 6.5x6.5x6.5 inches in size and have built in mains.
Originally posted by backtomac
It's affecting the weather. Isn't it supposed to be cool and rainy this weekend in the big APPLE, in preparation for the arrival of the steve in his black turtleneck.
The weather will clear when STEVE arrives!!
They can't announce the MacBook on Thursday. I'm leaving for Arkansas.
Mr. Jobs must make it available on Tuesday. I don't care what they announce on Thursday.
Apple store/Schmapple store. Most of us don't live in Manhattan, so who cares? And isn't the glass cube just a cheap knockoff of the Louvre?
Originally posted by sunilraman
Originally posted by Bigc
tower tower tower tower, etc....
PFFFT. Your lack of saying "tower" at least 20 times shows your passion for a new MacPro Tower doesn't run that deep....!!
indeed
Originally posted by icibaqu
cheap? i guess so if you've got 9 million laying around
i have.
oh, no those are blades of grass.
Rod
Originally posted by fuyutsuki
"Mix a thousand songs in your pocket"*
*Pocket must be at least 6.5x6.5x6.5 inches in size and have built in mains.
The MacMargueritaMixer...
Originally posted by chocolatedude
Are we expecting the AwesomePod this Tuesday, too?
Don't expect anything, and you'll be pleasantly surprised if something does show up.
Originally posted by melgross
Don't expect anything, and you'll be pleasantly surprised if something does show up.
Too late...
Originally posted by Booga
Actually, I'd vastly prefer a Mac laptop with integrated Intel graphics and 2 buttons (actually, 1 MightyMouse-like button pad) than a laptop with dedicated graphics and 1 button. But really, as long as I'm asking, I'd like both.
And a G5 PowerBook with integrated iPhone dock and FireWire 1600 ports.
I finger press on the touch pad gets you left click, 2 finger press on the touchpad gets you right click. That to me is better than 2 buttons, it's quite so I don't have to hear any click and the book stays smooth.
That should probably be good enough for you too.
Originally posted by ecking
I finger press on the touch pad gets you left click, 2 finger press on the touchpad gets you right click. That to me is better than 2 buttons, it's quite so I don't have to hear any click and the book stays smooth.
That should probably be good enough for you too.
I just tried it, it does work, but it is about a second or two slower than a real second button, and takes three taps to finish the job of opening the contextual menu and selecting an item, vs. one click. If you have to do it hundreds of times a day, then it adds up. A tap on the touch pad for me doesn't sound a whole lot quieter than on the button. Maybe that's academic for me, I only use the finger wagger only when I have to, like when I don't have a regular mouse handy.
Originally posted by melgross
Having a big event does nothing to solve any of those problems. If anything, it just makes it worse. People who would have bought the product will do so anyway. By releasing the product when ready, and remember, I'm talking about when ready, not your assumption, then that would be best.
Having a big event helps the product launch by building anticipation. There's likely also a mild advantage to having some predictability when things launch (near big events) where folks kinda know when is a good vs bad time to buy something (ie right before a big event = bad).
Besides, some of these launch "events" simply means waiting for the closest Tuesday.
Apple's lack of product has nothing to do with production. At least, it doesn't most of the time. Apple has been accused, over the years, of being too timid with their forecasting, and deliberately producing less than they should have, from the fear that sales won't be as good as they should be. then there are shortages.
While shortages are bad because it leads to some lost sales it does promote the image that the product is in demand. Far better than the alternative which is to make far more than likely, see a huge glut in the channel and have everyone say the launch failed even if sales weren't numerically bad.
Then you get to write off inventory which I'm sure financial folks really love.
Vinea
Do we know who's manufacturing the MacBooks? Because ASUS just released a 13.3" computer with webcam and Core Duo processors, and IIRC, aren't they Asustek (which manufactures some Apple products) as well? Specs are impressive w/ non-IG, but priced at $1900, which we know won't be anywhere near the price of the new MBs. That said, is ASUS' design similar to Apple's?
Oh, and did I mention they come in two colors?
Edit: linkage
Originally posted by vinea
[B]Having a big event helps the product launch by building anticipation. There's likely also a mild advantage to having some predictability when things launch (near big events) where folks kinda know when is a good vs bad time to buy something (ie right before a big event = bad).
Besides, some of these launch "events" simply means waiting for the closest Tuesday.
If Apple's sales depend upon events to build anticipation, then Apple is in big trouble. Apple's products should speak for themselves. no event is going to sell a bland, or poorly conceived product ? like the Cube.
While shortages are bad because it leads to some lost sales it does promote the image that the product is in demand. Far better than the alternative which is to make far more than likely, see a huge glut in the channel and have everyone say the launch failed even if sales weren't numerically bad.
I see a few people say that. But, it's never been shown to be true. If fact, MS's mis-prediction, and component shortages have been universally criticised. It hasn't helped anything. what it has done, is the same thing that happens to Apple every time they do it. Those wanting to buy the product are angered. Some decide not to buy it at all.
Then you get to write off inventory which I'm sure financial folks really love.
Vinea
Cute!
Originally posted by Mr. Dirk
Do we know who's manufacturing the MacBooks? Because ASUS just released a 13.3" computer with webcam and Core Duo processors, and IIRC, aren't they Asustek (which manufactures some Apple products) as well? Specs are impressive w/ non-IG, but priced at $1900, which we know won't be anywhere near the price of the new MBs. That said, is ASUS' design similar to Apple's?
Asus are producing the MacBooks for Apple.