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Telling Fact From Fantasy In the World of Apple Rumors
Harry writes "In recent years, fact-based reporting about Apple and its products has been almost completely overwhelmed by gossip, predictions, and speculation — an amazing percentage of which is embarrassingly wrong. I've put together a guide to figuring out which scuttlebutt is almost certainly fiction, and which has a shot at jibing with reality."
I have to disagree. Some, like I, listen to the rumors to help drive their pruchasing decisions. For example, if I found out that Apple was going to release a faster Mini, or drop the price on the iMac, or release an 64GB iPhone; depending on my goals, I may wait to make a purchase to get that 64GB version or wait until so the 32GB price drops.
I have people all the time who are considering a new computer (or are considering making the switch) talk to me, and sometimes I can say "I've heard they are releasing a new model with a better screen, and better specs for the same price soon. If you can wait 2-3 months, you can get a faster box for your money" or "I saw a leaked picture of the new Macbooks which look really nice and/or have more ports. I'd hold off for a bit." In the case of those wierd iMac "flower" models (with the LCD on a stick) I had a friend who wanted one really bad, and I heard they were going to be discontinued for the newer model, and she was able to go out and get one before they would be hard to come by new.
All in all, I guess what really matters is how much your situation allows you to flexible to get the most for your money considering "rumors."
That being said, some rumors are a lot more useful than others. (e.g. Apple might be developing a phone vs. a tablet might be released at MacWorld next month).
Forgive my spelling from time to time. I'm often posting during short breaks.
Wait wait wait... he died again? This is the third time!
Posts not to be taken literally. Almost everything is sarcasm.