The specs for the memory are...GASP! on the spec sheet. 333mhz DDR PC2700. Sounds pretty bog standard to me.
Where do you put the screwdriver? In the end of the screw. I don't know...I haven't seen one yet. These ship on, what? The 22nd? By the 25th, there will be dozens of web sites that have dissected these things. It's just. not. that. hard.
Want somebody else to install your RAM for you? Take it to the Apple Store.
It's really amazing to me how people complain about how not upgradeable Macs are, and then they can't be bothered to even open the case. Whatever.
OEM RAM is expensive? What a staggering revelation. Stop the presses.
I think the fact that the only thing the haters can REALLY complain about is that 1GB of factory RAM is expensive demonstrates how ridiculously good this computer is.
Come on...you're posting on/. You're a geek, right? Live on the wild side...get a screwdriver and install your own memory stick. I bet you can do it. Somebody will post a comic book with instructions inside of 48 hours of ship date.
Oh! my! GOD! They FORCED you to buy a mouse! Those BRUTES!
They forced you to buy a mouse because their customers screamed when there was no mouse. Do you really, really think that the price would have been that much lower if they had NOT put a mouse in the damn box? Get real.
You didn't want to buy a Mac. Never mind that, now, today, SEVEN YEARS AFTER YOUR TANTRUM, you can build to order on Apple's web site. Fine. Nobody cares. Please don't buy one of these.
They're unbundling the mouse on their cheapest Mac. They're still included with iMacs and powermacs. Those brutes.
Who are you to decide who's a "sheep", and who bought an iPod because it was the product best suited to their needs?
You're free to be irritated all you want. Somehow, I don't think Steve is going to stay up late at night worrying about it. I know for damn sure I won't.
Whatever man. I just don't get the prejudice. You talked like Texas had somehow done something to offend you, whereas actually it's just beneath your lofty attentions.
Don't worry...I don't think they'll miss you too much. In my experience, the best way to make friends in Texas is to be friendly and courteous. The best way to have a bad time in Texas is to act like a know-it-all from out of town.
Gosh, that's pretty much true anywhere on the planet. Imagine.
"Besides which, I didn't say all Texans are "unthinking Republicans", just that it seems to be chock-full of them."
According to the most recent election, Texas hardly has a disproportionate share.
"a dell for more features"...if you don't count the kick ass software bundle. Or the lack of spyware infections. Wait...those are almost like bundled software...
"and probablly won't play the next round of games. So it has less value to a lot of people."
Right...and your cheap-ass Dell is gonna play a SMOKIN' game of DOOM 5.
"And no spreadsheet software? a lot of people need that for work."
Maybe you've heard of MS Office...?
"If this thing pans out as a decent piece of hardware(no cracks or heating issues) I may get one of these for my entertainment center."
I'll believe it when I see it. You could always find a reason to not buy one.
If Apple's OS doesn't appeal to you, don't buy it. If you're happy with your Dell, go that route.
Apple just destroyed all the economic objections to Mac ownership. They just. Don't. Exist. Anymore.
Some people wouldn't buy a Mac if it came with a free steveJob. (that's a blowjob from Steve Jobs) The rest of us are delighted with this new piece of hardware.
Yeah, they only shipped a new affordable computer, a new affordable MP3 player, a new affordable word processor and presentation package, and new versions of their DVD authoring software and their music organization software and their photo organization software and their superb entry-level movie editing software.
You are a power user. I am a power user. My grandmother isn't.
The right mouse button is a useful feature for advanced users. That's why Apple has supported them IN THE OS since 1996, and Kensington supplied excellent functionality in their multi-button mouse driver back to 1994 (or earlier...that's when I bought one).
Look, when the PlayStation came out, developers had to make their games playable on the d-pad, since the DualShock gamepad wasn't available at ship time. The developers were forced to design to the least common denominator. However, most games that benefit from the analog control scheme had it built in...as an option.
I'm not saying that d-pads are better than analog control. I'm saying that forcing developers to cater to inexperienced (OK, ignorant) computer users is a good design decision, and a good business decision.
All the rest of us can plug in whatever mice we like. : )
(Oh yeah, and if you like keyboard shortcuts, check out keyquencer. This is the macro setup God uses.)
Video out comes from the little dongle that Apple will sell you for $20. S-Video or RCA...you pick. Want component? You can probably use the DVI instead...
You know how I use my iPod most of the time? I plug in my cans. I push the "play" button through the little case I keep it in. I listen to the music.
Now, I like having a screen, and on-the-go playlists and everything....but I can also completely understand how some users (joggers?) would Just Not Care about having a screen.
How many people use their CD players with only the remote sticking out of their bag? Hell...how many CD players display the track name? (Yeah, my MP3 CD player does. Well, did. Until I sent it to Africa.)
Oh the HUMANITY! Oh, the tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth! They include a free hair shirt, and a lifetime supply of sackcloth and ashes in the box!
Whatever. You're just looking for reasons not to buy it. I hope you just accept your irrational hatred of Apple, and just move on. You'll be OK.
You weren't going to buy one anyway. Come on, admit it.
Of course, the fact that there's a switch on the back that clearly shows how to change to sequential mode isn't going to change anything. You're going to find something else about the iPod shuffle to hate.
If it makes you feel better, hey...knock yourself out.
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I understand the advantages of contextual menus.
I can teach people the difference between left and right.
Do you understand that they are very, very infrequently designed well? Check your systray for the most obvious examples.
Programming a user interface where you don't need context menus has been done. By Apple. For 20 years. It works great.
Contextual menus are like caviar. Some people like 'em, nobody needs 'em.
The specs for the memory are...GASP! on the spec sheet. 333mhz DDR PC2700. Sounds pretty bog standard to me.
Where do you put the screwdriver? In the end of the screw. I don't know...I haven't seen one yet. These ship on, what? The 22nd? By the 25th, there will be dozens of web sites that have dissected these things. It's just. not. that. hard.
Want somebody else to install your RAM for you? Take it to the Apple Store.
It's really amazing to me how people complain about how not upgradeable Macs are, and then they can't be bothered to even open the case. Whatever.
Who needs a hug? You do. C'mere, big guy.
There's a difference between hating and mocking. I was mocking you.
Steve has never, ever, ever, come to my house and taken away choices from me. Didn't. Ever. Happen.
You say you didn't drink the Kool-Aid...cool. Now put away the Hater-Aid.
OEM RAM is expensive? What a staggering revelation. Stop the presses.
/. You're a geek, right? Live on the wild side...get a screwdriver and install your own memory stick. I bet you can do it. Somebody will post a comic book with instructions inside of 48 hours of ship date.
I think the fact that the only thing the haters can REALLY complain about is that 1GB of factory RAM is expensive demonstrates how ridiculously good this computer is.
Come on...you're posting on
Or (better idea!)...feel free to not buy one.
"As for tantrum, no, I didn't abuse anyone, or call them childish names in CAPITAL LETTERS"
I didn't abuse you. I lampooned you. You're being silly, and I pointed that out.
"My point was that it was going to be quite a bit more expensive for me to buy a hard disk I would never use."
No, your point is that you still want to bitch about the one button mouse, even though it hasn't been an issue since 1991.
"I don't know why you take this so personally. Go flame on some evangelism site."
I'm not the one who posted my E! True Hollywood Story about how Apple tried to MAKE me buy a hard disk! Almost EIGHT YEARS AGO! *wrist to forehead*
Please, please, please, DON'T buy a Mac. Treasure your disdain for all products Apple. You're obviously the superior lifeform. Good for you. Go away.
*doffs lime green goofy hat*
*bows floridly*
Right. I remember that. From eight years ago. I think that iMac came with, like, some free fire. And a wheel.
Jesus, people. How many iterations of a product do you need?
Connecticut gave you George W. Bush. And, of course, every single person in that state is responsible for his actions. So is the dirt in the state.
I'm not a Texan. I grew up in Chicago. And you're a dick.
Oh! my! GOD! They FORCED you to buy a mouse! Those BRUTES!
They forced you to buy a mouse because their customers screamed when there was no mouse. Do you really, really think that the price would have been that much lower if they had NOT put a mouse in the damn box? Get real.
You didn't want to buy a Mac. Never mind that, now, today, SEVEN YEARS AFTER YOUR TANTRUM, you can build to order on Apple's web site. Fine. Nobody cares. Please don't buy one of these.
They're unbundling the mouse on their cheapest Mac. They're still included with iMacs and powermacs. Those brutes.
Yes. Like I said. Possible. Much harder.
Wouldn't it be nice if the OS weren't set up to REQUIRE that?
He DOES worry about what his customers think. He DOESN'T worry about the people who find fault with everything Apple ships.
Who are you to decide who's a "sheep", and who bought an iPod because it was the product best suited to their needs?
You're free to be irritated all you want. Somehow, I don't think Steve is going to stay up late at night worrying about it. I know for damn sure I won't.
Whatever man. I just don't get the prejudice. You talked like Texas had somehow done something to offend you, whereas actually it's just beneath your lofty attentions.
Don't worry...I don't think they'll miss you too much. In my experience, the best way to make friends in Texas is to be friendly and courteous. The best way to have a bad time in Texas is to act like a know-it-all from out of town.
Gosh, that's pretty much true anywhere on the planet. Imagine.
"Besides which, I didn't say all Texans are "unthinking Republicans", just that it seems to be chock-full of them."
According to the most recent election, Texas hardly has a disproportionate share.
"a dell for more features"...if you don't count the kick ass software bundle. Or the lack of spyware infections. Wait...those are almost like bundled software...
"and probablly won't play the next round of games.
So it has less value to a lot of people."
Right...and your cheap-ass Dell is gonna play a SMOKIN' game of DOOM 5.
"And no spreadsheet software? a lot of people need that for work."
Maybe you've heard of MS Office...?
"If this thing pans out as a decent piece of hardware(no cracks or heating issues) I may get one of these for my entertainment center."
I'll believe it when I see it. You could always find a reason to not buy one.
"But at least once a day it's essential for me to look at the lcd when I want to hear a specific album or song"
So don't buy one.
"I'm also kind of irked about how this is suddenly a 'feature'"
It's called marketing. What should they do...apologize?
". Many other flash players have had small or no lcds but were considered to be shit because of it. "
So consider the shuffle "shit". I'm pretty sure Steve won't lose any sleep.
"But now that Apple has one with no lcd, it's an innovative design feature."
No. Now that Apple is making one, Apple is marketing it as a feature. What did you expect?
It doesn't suit my needs. That doesn't mean it's not a good product at a good price.
For what it's worth, all the new Dell Optiplexes we bought here at work have USB keyboards.
And no PS2 ports.
If Apple's OS doesn't appeal to you, don't buy it. If you're happy with your Dell, go that route.
Apple just destroyed all the economic objections to Mac ownership. They just. Don't. Exist. Anymore.
Some people wouldn't buy a Mac if it came with a free steveJob. (that's a blowjob from Steve Jobs) The rest of us are delighted with this new piece of hardware.
Yeah, they only shipped a new affordable computer, a new affordable MP3 player, a new affordable word processor and presentation package, and new versions of their DVD authoring software and their music organization software and their photo organization software and their superb entry-level movie editing software.
Lazy fucks. Where's my spreadsheet?
You are a power user. I am a power user. My grandmother isn't.
The right mouse button is a useful feature for advanced users. That's why Apple has supported them IN THE OS since 1996, and Kensington supplied excellent functionality in their multi-button mouse driver back to 1994 (or earlier...that's when I bought one).
Look, when the PlayStation came out, developers had to make their games playable on the d-pad, since the DualShock gamepad wasn't available at ship time. The developers were forced to design to the least common denominator. However, most games that benefit from the analog control scheme had it built in...as an option.
I'm not saying that d-pads are better than analog control. I'm saying that forcing developers to cater to inexperienced (OK, ignorant) computer users is a good design decision, and a good business decision.
All the rest of us can plug in whatever mice we like. : )
(Oh yeah, and if you like keyboard shortcuts, check out keyquencer. This is the macro setup God uses.)
Video out comes from the little dongle that Apple will sell you for $20. S-Video or RCA...you pick. Want component? You can probably use the DVI instead...
This is one hell of a cool computer.
You know how I use my iPod most of the time? I plug in my cans. I push the "play" button through the little case I keep it in. I listen to the music.
Now, I like having a screen, and on-the-go playlists and everything....but I can also completely understand how some users (joggers?) would Just Not Care about having a screen.
How many people use their CD players with only the remote sticking out of their bag? Hell...how many CD players display the track name? (Yeah, my MP3 CD player does. Well, did. Until I sent it to Africa.)
DAMMIT! The new Mac mini is....JUST A COMPUTER!
Oh the HUMANITY! Oh, the tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth! They include a free hair shirt, and a lifetime supply of sackcloth and ashes in the box!
Whatever. You're just looking for reasons not to buy it. I hope you just accept your irrational hatred of Apple, and just move on. You'll be OK.
You weren't going to buy one anyway. Come on, admit it.
Of course, the fact that there's a switch on the back that clearly shows how to change to sequential mode isn't going to change anything. You're going to find something else about the iPod shuffle to hate.
If it makes you feel better, hey...knock yourself out.
Guess what. Your MuVo still works.
You bought a piece of computer hardware, and somebody released one that's betterfastercheaper the next week. Get used to it.
Stupid Apple! Didn't release a flash MP3 player!
Stupid Apple! Released a flash MP3 player after I bought something else!
They simply can't win, can they?