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  • Quote: Also, what is wrong with fashion? Nothing. But paying too much for a mediocre product just to be part of the fashion cult is silly. I understand that no one likes to be exposed for falling into the marketing trap, and that explains th…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: Originally posted by Big Bad Voodoo Hmmm... $500 bucks for CS2/Bridge that actually runs on a PB, or $400 + another $3k (I'm being generous), to run Aperture? Gee, that's a tough call. NOT! I'll take function over elegance, and some might …
    in Apple introduces Aperture Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: And Gene, you're right. The iPod IS a culture, and the only way to get in that culture is to buy into it, which means money for Apple and a great experience for the end user. I'm just trying to figure out who loses in this situation Let m…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: im not talking about renting it. I'm talking about a better previewing system. Basically if I go to a record store, I can listen to the WHOLE album before I buy it. But at all the online stores, its 30 seconds. Record companies are paranoid …
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: I could see Apple implementing a yearly subscription service (say. $20 a year) that would let iTunes users preview songs in their entirety 2-3 times each. RENTING music you can only play 2-3 times??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Priceless ir…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: Originally posted by Gene Clean That's it, right? A marketer has hit the target so well, now he's getting millions in cash. He has made you believe that Apple is a culture. Once you believe its a culture, you're totally hooked and about th…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: ANd the reason the iPod is great is because its married to iTunes. THat's a GOOD thing. Sure, if you like to be ripped off.
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: The iPod is a GREAT digital music player, whether or not you buy a single song from iTunes. If we're going to knock the iPod, let's knock it on its own merits or lack thereof. But the problem is that it's so married to iTunes that you can…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Thanks for the data on the market share. As i said, i wasn't sure about it. I think that .mp3 players are not the only digital music players, so maybe that's what In-Stat is referring to. Anyway, it was a side note. Quote: Yah, if you apprecia…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: The idea of renting music is THE worst idea of the century Let's say i pay $4.99 a month till the day i die. Assume i live another 50 years. That's $3000. Does it matter if i rent it or not? No. I get to listen to it till the day i d…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: Well, the instead of "mediocre" he ought to say "feature challenged" I suppose. I am really really quarreling with his assertion of mediocrity (though I don't personally agree)...I'm only saying that...well...most of the market doesn't appea…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: Apple with iPod is actually in much the same position as MS was in the 80's with DOS domination. Chew on that awhile, it changes the outlook substantially. So basically what i'm reading here by the last few posters is that you're PROUD th…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: Originally posted by Rmh1572 I believe Apple makes more money from not opening FairPlay to other companies. I think that is obviously their reason for what they do. I too would like to see Apple allow other players to play Fairplay files…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Quote: 1. Most other music sources don't work with Mac (me), that's alienation too. You can thank Apple for that one. Quote: I don't care, because I'm an Apple fanatic Which is why you're willing to spend far more money for an inferior pr…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Get the 20". You'll regret it forever if you don't.
    in Which to get 17" or 20" iMac Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • No, what's stupid is alienating a huge chunk of the population by refusing to be compatible with other music sources, etc. Apple never seems to learn this lesson. They shot themselves in the foot (in the head would be a closer description) doing t…
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • Wow, that was an interesting misinterpretation of what they wrote.
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • They make a good point, and it's a lot cheaper to avoid iTunes.
    in Microsoft's reasoning Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • It's so hilarious to read people talking about Apple threatening Adobe's PS market.
    in Apple introduces Aperture Comment by tidelwav October 2005
  • The anti-virus program is probably lying to make it seem like they are "protecting" you.
    in Which antivirus Comment by tidelwav October 2005