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• Quote: Originally Posted by SpamSandwich  The story linked that supposedly proves carrier "unhappiness" contains a fact-free assertion by an analyst. Here's the quote:     Walter Piecyk's opinion isn't the basis for proo…

  in Tim Cook downplays carrier concerns over high iPhone subsidy costs Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by logandigges  He wasn't a jerk he always got what he wanted, no matter the consequences.    ... he wasn't a jerk, from some peoples point of view !! and i would say most people would view him as a…

  in Wired cover story highlights Steve Jobs' effect on tech leaders Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• hm good move, i do suspect this will lead to some AMD biz at Apple, if it is true that APU's would have made it into the MBA except for inability to supply Apple, that is.   I suspect if that is the case that Apple may partner with AMD (Apple …

  in Apple hires high-level AMD engineer as part of effort to build new, energy-sipping mobile chips Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum  http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/07/14/inside_os_x_108_mountain_lion_gm_airplay_mirroring.html   Inside OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion GM: AirPlay Mirroring     We are in…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum  First, I understand the implications of your sig... believe me I've been there & go back to visit quite often.   But I don't quite know how to understand and respond to your post.…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum    Oh, I can't thing of a single thing... Except:   giving a preso in the board room, classroom, etc. several persons taking turns showing their solution to a class pr…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Tallest Skil  An iPad using AirPlay. ... And what uses does a fairly low powered device have streaming images to multiple monitors?   it is less practical than using a desktop + streaming or a desk…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Old news....

  in Hack allows free access to in-app iOS purchases [u] Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Cilago    Except...       Couldn't tablets drive large and multiple displays? Especially with AirPlay like technology?     Isn't it kinda broken on the desktop as is and ripe …

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Cilago  - Display real estate - File management - Multiple simultaneous activities - Text input - Streaming speed (power) Well, excluding your last two points, which tablets can indeed m…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum    Do you believe this represents the needs of the typical user?  Business user?   We haven't done any MS Office work for 4-5 years.  iWork is more than adequate on our Macs and iP…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• so, I am and was talking with my friend, i have a summary of what we were saying.     -it was a brutal in beginning, made himself use ipad 2 as main device to consume device -when he did it they lacked some tech like online (aka remote sim…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Dick Applebaum    Tabs?  Do you mean browser tabs or apps?     On my iPad Safari there 10 tabs displayed across the top... the last tab (if necessary) opens a drop down scrollable list of other r…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Pendergast    As mentioned, Jobs' analogy of cars and trucks makes the most sense.    Traditional PCs = pickups Tablets/Smartphones = sedans   I suppose laptops, who although predate …

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by krabbelen  The idea behind the name "personal computer" might have been to denote that one person sat at it, at a desk, to operate it, if not to own it. But they haven't really reached penetration levels of …

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Rogifan  Oh and here's another Lenovo lt that the Apple haters swear up and down looks nothing like a Mac. Why is it so hard for people to admit that a lot of PC laptops/Ultrabooks take their design cu…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by mjtomlin    This is where your line of thinking is off... It has nothing to do with 90% of productivity... If the iPad can replace 95% of what most people use computers for, then it'll sell. A vast major…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by Roozda  Turner calls the newly-designed operating system a "game changer."   Like the Zune was a game-changer????   But he does have a point. I mean, Apple have been wrong on most of their ot…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by SolipsismX  Quote: MS wins in volume on "traditional PC's"... Are traditional PCs not the same all purpose PCs? If so, then why obfuscate your point? if not, what's the difference? Seems to m…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
• Quote: Originally Posted by GadgetCanada  If Apple got serious and produced a real Office Suite comparable to MS Office (iWork doesn't count) but lean, mean and full of features, Microsoft would be screwed. If I was a Microsoft inv…

  in Microsoft says Apple's 'post-PC' view is wrong, claims it's a 'PC+' era Comment by nicolbolas July 2012
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