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New low-cost MacBook rumored to take on Chromebooks in education
mattinoz said:Why Plastic?
Surely Apple have been doing enough materials research that could make something cheap because it is streamlined.
Why couldn't they make a single-board computer where the upward facing part of the board is a big touch panel that gets covered in a soft fabric that could be screen printed with a key layout. Downfacing all the computer parts and connections.For Apple to produce a low-cost laptop to their high standards, they will need to do two things:
1. Use their own existing lower-cost components, and things like the older generation chips.
2. Substitute cheaper components (e.g. a plastic body) for expensive ones.3. Make it funky with cool colours.Disclaimer: guesswork. 😉 -
Apple arguing iMessage isn't big enough to be EU gatekeeper service
laytech said:Can I just say, I want the choice for Apple to be my gate keeper be that iMessage or App Store or otherwise. Me, as the consumer, should have that choice. I don't need the EU to tell me otherwise. Choice, it should be decision. -
New low-cost MacBook rumored to take on Chromebooks in education
Plastic housings, funky colours, older generation processors, tried and tested components, priced exclusively for school children, not available to other consumers, application to control ‘remote desktops,’ etc etc. Apple have been there before, but they are uniquely positioned to start throwing their weight around in education again: they respect user privacy (crucial differentiator!) they have superior office apps, superior conference calling and messaging, Notes, Freeform, Books, etc etc., bring ‘em on!
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Apple arguing iMessage isn't big enough to be EU gatekeeper service
appleinsideruser said:Alex_V said:A lot of nonsense being expressed about the EU, by those who don’t know and don’t care. Here is basic info on the EU 'gatekeepers law':
https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-markets-act-ensuring-fair-and-open-digital-markets_en -
India delays iPad and Mac import limits until October 31
mayfly said:
Subversion of market forces by government regulation never works in the long term. It inevitably results in black and grey markets offering products either at lower prices, or due to shortages caused by regulations.Not in India. Still, all markets are regulated by governments.