You're right. I must have been thinking of something else. I don't think it has multi-touch, though, so that reduces the types of gestures you can use, and I still think that makes a difference. What Google should do is basically copy what Apple are doing in such a way that won't get them sued (or, a way to win the lawsuit). As much as I still prefer the iPhone over anything else at the moment, there really needs to be some good competition to make sure that Apple is kept in line. If it's good enough, even I might switch back.
But it is intuitive, because next time you get an app that has something to do with photos, and it lets you view them fullscreen, chances are that it will respond the same way to the pinch gesture. That's intuitive to me. Using your very strict definition of intuitive, the nipple is the only intuitive interface, so we should never, ever use the word intuitive in computing (unless you design a nipple interface).
I think it has more to do with using an old touchscreen. You know, the ones with a stylus. Apple are winning a lot of people on their new touchscreen alone, because it really is much better than a traditional touchscreen for most people, especially when you take into account their gesture system and tight integration into the system.
And because of that, didn't know that the internet was made into what it is by people in it for non-commercial reasons. The commercialised internet came about because of the success of the non-commercial internet, not the other way around. Wikipedia isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and if it does, another non-commercial site will come along and replace it, and thanks to Wikipedia's openness, will probably have most of the same data there from the get-go, rather than having to recreate it all again because of commercial licensing issues.
In order for the test to work (correct me if I'm wrong), the only factor that they would have been told is that they were voting for a politician in an experiment. When people have nothing else to make a decision on, they will generally try to pick something, no matter how superficial it may seem.
But when voting for someone in the real world, more factors come into play and this test doesn't say anything about how much of an influence this trait plays, which is just as important as the experiment itself if you want to find out what it means in real elections.
I like to build RC helis. I have a few plans for some scratch built ones. Perhaps you have no idea just how hard it is to find the right match by looking through catalogs of parts, let alone trying to find the right part in a scrapyard. Given that this is a kinetic sculpture, such a high match may not be required, but then again, this guy might have a pretty good idea of what he wants. And as for gears, they are not as simple as they seem depending on the application. You only need to be out by fractions on a few specs for them to not work as intended.
I don't even know where to start with this one. It's like the poster has been sitting at his computer just waiting for an opportunity to shoe-horn his ideology into an article.
You also think it's a coincidence that many people who find that OS X looks better also find that it's more user friendly? I'd agree with you if there were other systems out there that were as polished as Macs are when it comes to usability.
Overpriced to you, perhaps, but that's because people have different values. Macs are on the pricier side, but I wouldn't say they were overpriced, because you get what you pay for. I went into one of Sony's stores the other day. I had a look at some of their laptops, and the thinner ones were so flimsy that you could twist the displays quite far just gently using your index fingers. Not something I'd feel I could safely put in my bag without any protection. If you want to talk about brand tax, look no further than Sony.
I laugh more when I walk into a computer store and look at all the plastic PC laptops. Nothing wrong with being cheap and functional, of course, but some of those laptops try too hard with silly designs because they have no eye for detail.
Well, I generally do agree with you. But on the other hand, humans travel all around the world just to shove probes up animal's butts. If in fact aliens are coming here and they also probe animals, I doubt the animals would be able to tell the difference:)
Apple is also fond of pointing out that Macs are not PCs.
You do know the difference between marketing, right? They are in the same industry as Dell, HP, Sony, and everyone else who makes personal computers. Whether they are a monopoly or not is really quite subjective.
You might have a better point if people didn't regularly replace their computers. If Apple ever goes to crap, it won't be suddenly and there will be plenty of time to switch back to Windows next time you get a new computer. The most important thing is the data, not the system. And in my experience, Apple has less lock-in that Microsoft when it comes to your data. Besides, even though there are more choices in the PC world, I haven't found any of them to be as good as Apple. When there are, I may consider switching back if I think Apple has gone too far.
When "expensive" only means a few extra dollars on a product that costs 100s to 1000s, it's more only a case of "good enough" vs. "better". Apple still won't ditch it for a long time. Perhaps they will restrict it to there "Pro" line, but if you think it's going to get ditched for USB, you are mistaken and don't understand the FireWire specs or market. USB still isn't good enough for some things compared to what FireWire offers. Yeah, it's a niche, but that doesn't mean it's irrelevant.
USB2 is a bit terrible compare to FireWire 800 in the real world. I find it noticeably faster in general use. Hog the CPU and attach more than one drive and the difference is even more noticeable. Have you done any real world tests or has your experience with FireWire been restricted to looking at the specs?
If you do get a FireWire drive, make sure it also has USB -- many (perhaps even most) FireWire enclosures have both. Then you get to enjoy FireWire and also have compatibility.
Also, the FireWire that comes on many PCs is often only the 4 pin connector that has no powered bus, meaning 2.5" drive enclosures require the power adapter, which doesn't help its popularity in the PC world. And then there are the other features that you don't find in the PC FireWire world, such as being able to turn you computer into an external drive by rebooting in Target Disk Mode (very handy), and even running IP over it. This is why so many users are pissed-off about the Macbook losing FireWire -- it does so much more on a Mac than either USB or FireWire does in the PC world.
Apple aren't killing off FireWire, they just not including it in some of their range. And as annoying as that is, it's not the same thing. Technologizer is a moron, end of story.
I just don't see it at all -- you seem to be dumping a small group of people in along with many other people who have a legit gripe about this issue. Basically, your allegations are completely baseless. You are either a troll or just very confused, since you are seeing things that aren't really there.
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You mean they rip out the jet engines and reduce the performance?
And how is wanting to buy a fighter jet with working guns not just stroking your ego?
You're right. I must have been thinking of something else. I don't think it has multi-touch, though, so that reduces the types of gestures you can use, and I still think that makes a difference. What Google should do is basically copy what Apple are doing in such a way that won't get them sued (or, a way to win the lawsuit). As much as I still prefer the iPhone over anything else at the moment, there really needs to be some good competition to make sure that Apple is kept in line. If it's good enough, even I might switch back.
Really? I could have sworn that it just started a month or two ago. After all, it is summer!
But it is intuitive, because next time you get an app that has something to do with photos, and it lets you view them fullscreen, chances are that it will respond the same way to the pinch gesture. That's intuitive to me. Using your very strict definition of intuitive, the nipple is the only intuitive interface, so we should never, ever use the word intuitive in computing (unless you design a nipple interface).
I think it has more to do with using an old touchscreen. You know, the ones with a stylus. Apple are winning a lot of people on their new touchscreen alone, because it really is much better than a traditional touchscreen for most people, especially when you take into account their gesture system and tight integration into the system.
And because of that, didn't know that the internet was made into what it is by people in it for non-commercial reasons. The commercialised internet came about because of the success of the non-commercial internet, not the other way around. Wikipedia isn't going anywhere anytime soon, and if it does, another non-commercial site will come along and replace it, and thanks to Wikipedia's openness, will probably have most of the same data there from the get-go, rather than having to recreate it all again because of commercial licensing issues.
In order for the test to work (correct me if I'm wrong), the only factor that they would have been told is that they were voting for a politician in an experiment. When people have nothing else to make a decision on, they will generally try to pick something, no matter how superficial it may seem.
But when voting for someone in the real world, more factors come into play and this test doesn't say anything about how much of an influence this trait plays, which is just as important as the experiment itself if you want to find out what it means in real elections.
I like to build RC helis. I have a few plans for some scratch built ones. Perhaps you have no idea just how hard it is to find the right match by looking through catalogs of parts, let alone trying to find the right part in a scrapyard. Given that this is a kinetic sculpture, such a high match may not be required, but then again, this guy might have a pretty good idea of what he wants. And as for gears, they are not as simple as they seem depending on the application. You only need to be out by fractions on a few specs for them to not work as intended.
I don't even know where to start with this one. It's like the poster has been sitting at his computer just waiting for an opportunity to shoe-horn his ideology into an article.
I take it you're one of those people who think that usability means "stupid people can use it"?
You also think it's a coincidence that many people who find that OS X looks better also find that it's more user friendly? I'd agree with you if there were other systems out there that were as polished as Macs are when it comes to usability.
Overpriced to you, perhaps, but that's because people have different values. Macs are on the pricier side, but I wouldn't say they were overpriced, because you get what you pay for. I went into one of Sony's stores the other day. I had a look at some of their laptops, and the thinner ones were so flimsy that you could twist the displays quite far just gently using your index fingers. Not something I'd feel I could safely put in my bag without any protection. If you want to talk about brand tax, look no further than Sony.
I laugh more when I walk into a computer store and look at all the plastic PC laptops. Nothing wrong with being cheap and functional, of course, but some of those laptops try too hard with silly designs because they have no eye for detail.
Well, I generally do agree with you. But on the other hand, humans travel all around the world just to shove probes up animal's butts. If in fact aliens are coming here and they also probe animals, I doubt the animals would be able to tell the difference :)
Yeah, because materials and technology never advance enough to make old ideas more feasible, right?
Apple is also fond of pointing out that Macs are not PCs.
You do know the difference between marketing, right? They are in the same industry as Dell, HP, Sony, and everyone else who makes personal computers. Whether they are a monopoly or not is really quite subjective.
You might have a better point if people didn't regularly replace their computers. If Apple ever goes to crap, it won't be suddenly and there will be plenty of time to switch back to Windows next time you get a new computer. The most important thing is the data, not the system. And in my experience, Apple has less lock-in that Microsoft when it comes to your data. Besides, even though there are more choices in the PC world, I haven't found any of them to be as good as Apple. When there are, I may consider switching back if I think Apple has gone too far.
When "expensive" only means a few extra dollars on a product that costs 100s to 1000s, it's more only a case of "good enough" vs. "better". Apple still won't ditch it for a long time. Perhaps they will restrict it to there "Pro" line, but if you think it's going to get ditched for USB, you are mistaken and don't understand the FireWire specs or market. USB still isn't good enough for some things compared to what FireWire offers. Yeah, it's a niche, but that doesn't mean it's irrelevant.
Already gone last time I checked. And the new trackpads also have the option for a 2nd button.
USB2 is a bit terrible compare to FireWire 800 in the real world. I find it noticeably faster in general use. Hog the CPU and attach more than one drive and the difference is even more noticeable. Have you done any real world tests or has your experience with FireWire been restricted to looking at the specs?
If you do get a FireWire drive, make sure it also has USB -- many (perhaps even most) FireWire enclosures have both. Then you get to enjoy FireWire and also have compatibility.
Also, the FireWire that comes on many PCs is often only the 4 pin connector that has no powered bus, meaning 2.5" drive enclosures require the power adapter, which doesn't help its popularity in the PC world. And then there are the other features that you don't find in the PC FireWire world, such as being able to turn you computer into an external drive by rebooting in Target Disk Mode (very handy), and even running IP over it. This is why so many users are pissed-off about the Macbook losing FireWire -- it does so much more on a Mac than either USB or FireWire does in the PC world.
Apple aren't killing off FireWire, they just not including it in some of their range. And as annoying as that is, it's not the same thing. Technologizer is a moron, end of story.
I just don't see it at all -- you seem to be dumping a small group of people in along with many other people who have a legit gripe about this issue. Basically, your allegations are completely baseless. You are either a troll or just very confused, since you are seeing things that aren't really there.
Anyone feeling a bit pissed-off should kindly let Apple know.
Well, it's no surprise that a Dell user has never used FireWire, but many Apple users do.