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  • Goldman Sachs CEO testing Apple Card, foresees great interest in product at launch

    sandorsandor
    22july2013 said:
    Not only will millions of people acquire this card, but it will be the card that they actually use. This is not a secondary card; it's a primary. I don't know if the other card companies are publicly traded, but it might be a good time to sell their stock short.

    Citigroup
    JPMorganChase
    American Express
    Capital One

    (thats in order of card holder numbers)


    Truthfully, Goldman is waaaaay late to the game & had to team with someone like Apple in order to gain any amount of traction in the market.

    My Chase card has been EMV chip for almost a 8 years, NFC for 2 years. 
    My Citi card has been chip for a decade.

    The US is just incredibly slow to adoption - Visa & Mastercard have been rolling out biometric cards for 1-2 years in the rest of the world. Just like EMV chip having a decade head start in Europe over the US. 
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  • Man jailed for not unlocking iPhone adds fuel to device search warrant debate

    sandorsandor
    sflocal said:
    tokyojimu said:
    And all for something that’s perfectly legal in many states. 
    Well... it didn't help his persona for carrying a loaded pistol in his car.  Seriously.  Sure, I get that THC/Pot is legal in many states now, but considering this guy's track record for getting himself in trouble with the law he should have learned something by now.
    Did you see how there was no handgun charge, so that means the firearm was legal.

    The charge was having a handgun while committing a felony (possession of marijuana)
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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

    sandorsandor
    karmadave said:
    Looks impressive, however there are a few drawbacks.

    1. Single CPU only. Most professional workstations offer a dual CPU option.
    2. AMD graphics only. Curious as to whether nor not nVidia GPU's will even work in this machine.
    3. Limited storage bays. Two (2) SSD's seems quite limited compared to most professional workstations.
    4. Price. $6K seems a bit over-priced for an 8-core workstation with minimal RAM, SSD, and Graphics.

    Overall, this is a niche product and likely not a huge money maker for Apple. That said, I am glad they are re-engaging with professional video and audio producers who've been waiting years for Apple to (re)introduce a truly modular professional workstation...
    HP charges US$5400 for a 3.5 ghz 8-core Xeon upgrade on the Z workstations.

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  • Apple debuts new $5999 Mac Pro with up to 28-core Xeon processors

    sandorsandor
    tyancy said:
    SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS? Exactly how many pros could afford such a thing? This is not the 1980s with the Mac FX. 90% of professional Mac owners can only spend $3K or $4K...

    Cite your sources?

    Have you priced out a Z8 workstation?

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  • Boosted debuts iPhone-connected, 24mph Rev scooter

    sandorsandor
    As speeds grow, it is going to be interesting to watch what happens.

    Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation has already laid out what is required:

    A motorized scooter is a 2-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or an electric motor and does not have a seat or saddle for the driver. These vehicles are not exempt from titling and registration requirements as set forth by PennDOT and would be required to pass equipment standards and inspection requirements.However, these vehicles do not comply with the equipment standards and inspection requirements for motor vehicles, and cannot be titled or registered within the commonwealth. In addition, these vehicles cannot be operated on Pennsylvania roadways or sidewalks.



    Same as a moped - gotta get it registered & plated. But PA is saying they do not meet equipment standards & inspection requirement so cannot be titled, registered or operated on roadways or sidewalks in the Commonwealth.



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