melgross

linkman said:

melgross said:

It seems like a nice little sub. But high end? Really? This doesn’t come close to a high end sub. Physics being what it is requires large drivers moving a fair distance to give really good low frequency bass. This isn’t that. It’s fine for small rooms if high levels of low frequencies aren’t needed.

Agreed. For ~$600 you should get at least a 12" subwoofer, preferably a SVS or HSU.

dewme said:

antiprotest said:

dewme said:

It’s refreshing to see an AppleInsider writer who isn’t afraid to strongly present an argument that the majority may not agree with. And no, I’m not implying that other AppleInsider journalists are all towing the same party line either. I’m saying that they all have a voice and as a reader it’s still up to me to consider others’ perspectives to form my own opinion.  It’s also fine in this commentary forum for me to present my opinion, which is exactly what the author of this article has done and what most of the commenters have also done. It’s a good and healthy thing, as long as it doesn’t degrade to ad hominem negativity.

For the record, I hate the camera bumps. It seems ridiculous that a device designed for reading content on a screen can’t lay flat on a hard surface. It’s like having one 26” wheel on a car that has three other 19” wheel or one leg of a sofa 6” taller than the other legs. Being level is a naturally appealing attribute for utilitarian and functional tools. Wobbly stuff feels cheap and malformed, or in gentler terms, wonky. 

But it's not an argument. It's just a rant with no evidence and no consideration for the contrary. That's not refreshing at all. 

When I right click on the word "argument" in Safari and select Look Up "argument" it returns:

" an exchange of diverging and opposite views, typically a heated or angry one "

This article fits the definition to a T.  It's always refreshing to me to hear somebody state an opinion with an explanation of why they are taking that stance, especially if it's coming from their own personal thought process and not a regurgitation of someone else's opinion. It reinvigorates my belief that there are still people out there who can think for themselves.

Whether I agree with their opinion is all on me.  In this particular case, the author's argument is not convincing to me because I don't believe that any individual really knows what "people" think. There's no problem with dissenting with the author, but I'm not going to denigrate the author or suggest that he should rewrite the article to match my opinion, your opinion, or any other individual's opinion. I think the majority or comments in this thread did exactly what I would do, which is to pick apart the premise of the argument itself.

avon b7 said:

It is very unlikely that Apple will ever get past Qualcomm or Huawei technologically.

Both companies (and others) have far weight in terms of patents, engineering capacity and compatibility with ICT infrastructure. 

Most of Apple's modem talent came through the acquisition of Intel's division, which was struggling to deliver and seemingly still is. 

Apple is doing far more in the wireless space in terms of research now but I can't see them challenging those who are designing, manufacturing and deploying the systems all phones will have to connect to. 

sroussey2 said:

It’s worrying that Apple stopped putting the most advanced available Qualcomm modems in their newest handsets. I suppose then the comparisons will be easier. But we have to get less sophisticated and less power efficient modems now so Apple can save face later.