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Rayz2016 said: chrisdress said: so it is suicide. He obviously premeditated that he wanted to do it at Apple hq...so whatever was his issue(s), it is clear he believed Apple was responsible. Yes, clearly. And all the people who thr…
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Shades of John Sculley.
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I really really like the new plastic phones that were just announced... oh, wait...
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Quote: Originally Posted by Flaneur Thanks for posting this. Engelbart was maybe THE most important founder of the augmented-intelligence slant on computer development, as opposed to the artificial-intelligence slant. This according to John Mar…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil You say that as though they’re actually making a car. If Apple actually is making a car then I can hardly wait until we start discussing version naming. Har!
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Quote: Originally Posted by rebe1 And how does this relate to the thread? Damn, man, we'd have to erase 70% of the comments if being relative to the thread was a requirement for posting.
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Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram LOL. Really? Because Nokia had created some 'communicator' thingy that was a pathetic little product that no one used? Who else, by when, had made it 'become a handheld computer'? Please enlighten u…
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Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram The plot surely thickens..... ... and (from CNet) :-) "1968 - Jobs calls Bill Hewlett, the co-founder and co-namesake of Hewlett-Packard, looking for spare parts to build a frequency counter.…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mac_128 Perhaps some see it that way. The ones with diamond encrusted watches surely consider it more than a "fashion statement". That said, let's say the ?Watch falls squarely (no pun intended) into the latter. If…
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Quote: Originally Posted by Hogan Ha! And your respect is so worth having? I'm sure the device has "potential" as you call it and future iterations will get better but right now most observers have correctly called it a secondary screen for …
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mac_128 Highly unlikely. That means if Apple changes the design from year to year, they will have to manufacture twice as many internals. And where do you draw the line? Will Apple continue to make and sell upgrades …
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Quote: Originally Posted by lkrupp As long as he is not per suing ad hominem attacks there’s not much the moderators can do. Trolls need a home too you know. Best thing to do is block and ignore. Without negative feedback trolls almost always…
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Quote: Originally Posted by sog35 Read the article to below to see what Apple is trying to do selling a $17k watch. makes total sense. Remember these rich people don't care about practicality. That the watch will be obsolete in 3 years is …
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Quote: Originally Posted by sog35 You are basing your statement on the old watch industry. Welcome to a new era. I'm basing it on the jewellery industry... which is one of the oldest in the world.
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If Apple wants to really gain traction in the watch/smartwatch category they will have to have more than one design. A watch isn't just a piece of tech... it's a fashion statement. Not everyone will want what the next person is wearing. You can ha…
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Quote: Originally Posted by anantksundaram Swatch is one of the highest-end watchmakers out there. Swatch also makes a ton of $60-$70 watches.
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Quote: Originally Posted by SolipsismY Yeah, when the prices came out yesterday I thought of it but did have to get to it. I look forward to an in-depth exposé on this pheromonen. I like JLG could do well with this topic. At least if you buy…
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Quote: Originally Posted by SolipsismY PS: This really hasn't been discussed, but it's amazing that $349 can get you the same functionality as $17K with a very similiar if not exact build quality across the range. There is a huge range in cars …
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Quote: Originally Posted by winstein2010 Thanks to your own government in your respective country. Crude oil is cheaper because of strong dollar. Crude might be cheaper, still, but gas prices are going back up.
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Quote: Originally Posted by wood1208 I show article on Phandroid about you can buy 5 android watches for one very high end apple watch. Well, here is my answer. Yes, I can buy 5 of either toyota corolla or GM somthing, Honda civic, Ford someth…