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• Quote: Originally Posted by jinglesthula Let's see. Have we seen interfaces that had a grid of icons positioned above a horizontal row of commonly used ones before? The desktop comes to mind. The only reason the phone looks different is t…

  in Android fans accuse Apple of copying Samsung first Comment by [greg] April 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by sprockkets Funny. I think you spend more time on Android sites than you do apple. I really think deep down inside DED, you love android. Funny, you seem to post comments on every DED article... often the first to do…

  in Android fans accuse Apple of copying Samsung first Comment by [greg] April 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by mstone I only watch Netflix, I mean try to watch Netflix. So many stalls and rebufferings that it is basically unwatchable. I'm very suspicious of my cable company. I think they may be intentionally screwing with my co…

  in Apple woos data center guru away from rival Microsoft Comment by [greg] April 2011
• very exciting... can't wait to try this out at an apple store. i may just have to upgrade!

  in Apple releases Mac OS X 10 Lion Developer Preview 2 to developers Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by antic4 Why Dont you ever give an idea of what tax people in the USA pay. I know it's generally different in each state but it gives the impression that a US citizen pays much less and everyone else gets ripped off. …

  in US buyers get lowest price for Apple's iPad 2, Demark most expensive Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by SixPenceRicher Huh? Over the past 12 years, did he forget that he had this patent and, suddenly, have an epiphany? No -- my guess is a patent-trolling lawyer found this patent, decided he could make a half-case aga…

  in 'Automated browsing tool' patent holder sues Apple over iTunes, Apple TV Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Am I the only one who noticed Senator Schumer signed twice, and Udall not at all? I'm assuming that's a mistake on AI's part... Incidentally I think it's a perfectly reasonable request. Apple should comply.

  in Senators call for takedown of iPhone apps that locate DUI checkpoints Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by cameronj I'm Mr. Libertarian, and yes, politicians tend to be idiots about economic decisions. But they're in this market already, so they might as well try to move motivations toward where they help the market rather…

  in AT&T to acquire TMobile for S39 billion Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Sad. I love the Times, but this is too rich for my blood. Why suddenly charge $15/month for something that's currently free? That seems crazy. Hopefully when nobody in Canada buys this, they'll rethink their pricing strategy.

  in New York Times to start charging $15 for iPhone, iPad subscriptions by June Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Freshmaker Agreed. Given their druthers, Apple would undoubtedly prefer to receive cash payments, as the transaction costs are much lower. Don't forget that roughly between 2% and 3% of the CC sale goes to the proces…

  in Apple rethinks inventory management for iPad 2 Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by AppleInsider Last year, Apple was forced to delay the international launch of the iPad 2 by a month. oops

  in Sellout of latest iPad 2 shipment raises questions about Apple's international launch Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by AppleInsider The iPad 2 is still scheduled to go on sale March 25 in ... Canada ... Mexico ... With stores sold out, and online purchases delayed by 4-5 weeks, I wonder how many Americans will be crossing the border…

  in Apple delays launch of iPad 2 in Japan in wake of earthquake disaster Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Vandelay Industries Yes Apple, work hard cracking the whip that makes the slaves pump these out faster. Apple you are not "working hard", your supply contractors are, ergo the common Chinese worker. Taking a month t…

  in Overwhelming iPad 2 demand continues, Apple's online orders now ship in 4-5 weeks Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Remember all those people saying those waiting in line were stupid, and if they'd just been patient and waited a week or two, they'd be able to waltz right in and pick one up? Well... looks like they were wrong. This thing is red-hot.

  in Overwhelming iPad 2 demand continues, Apple's online orders now ship in 4-5 weeks Comment by [greg] March 2011
• i'll not comment on the musings of an ignoramus... very glad to see this -- anything that makes it easier for people to help is a very good thing, as i see it. it would be great if donations could be made on an i-device... my thoughts are wit…

  in Apple accepts iTunes donations, AT&T offers free calls to Japan in wake of disaster Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by drobforever No reason to dump Samsung from Apple's point of view, rather make them use up their capacity on Apple product so that they won't be able to produce lot's of galaxy tabs at low cost. I keep hearing people…

  in Inside Apple's iPad 2 A5: fast LPDDR2 RAM, costs 66% more than Tegra 2 Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by AppleInsider A more popular use for the iPad 2 is using apps and playing games, which 17 percent said they intend to do. 17% plan to use apps??? What the hell else are they going to do? Am I missing something here?

  in Apple attracts 70% new buyers with iPad 2 launch - survey Comment by [greg] March 2011
• Quote: Originally Posted by Wurm5150 If fanboys include young people, moms, dads, kids, whites, blacks, hispanics, asians, grandmas, grandpas, hot chicks, fat chicks, bald dudes, old peeps in cains and walkers, punk rockers, emo kids, heavy metal…

  in iPad 2 sells out in many locations after stoking hours-long lines Comment by [greg] March 2011