I think binary metal is exactly right. They will undoubtably run this in the higher-end market for awhile and then introduce something lower-end to get the rest of us later. Seems like the Apple marketing strategy.
The one thing that makes me irritated is the backseat Simcity has taken in Spore and The Sims' halo. What, if anything, happens with it now? Neither is a replacement and no competitor has been able to match the scale and simulation.
So what's the point of it, when I could just stick with my current Windows XP-based PC and not worry about Mac OS X altogether? Does OS X really offer any applications that would entice me to purchase a new Mac and put up with the tedium of Boot Camp? I doubt it.
1.) I think there are many OSX only programs which "entice" users to a mac. Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Logic to start.
2.) I have both a PC and a mac. I would put up with the tedium of re-booting until v2(or 3 or whatever) arrives just to clear some space on my desk. I use the PC probably once a week. I'd love to consolidate them.
3.) Two people around me have bought macs since the weekend because of this. I don't think they are the only ones. I've never heard people talk about anything mac-related as much as this.
I really want them to stay around. I've bought two TIVOs for my apartment, which I pay 18.95/mo for BOTH. I've also bought four for others, who really love them. It is the easiest, most satisfying way I've found to watch TV.
I guess I don't feel as annoyed by monthly subscriptions. I have Netflix, Tivo, Gamefly (saves me TONS of money on games) and all the utilities, but I know what is coming and can cut when and where I want to when things get tight. I never paid, nor will I pay, a monthly music subscription
My issues came last month when I tried to find a wireless adapter for my mother-in-law's Tivo when not a single ont on their compatability list was available on the market. I was told to buy Tivo's new (69.99!) adapter which was out of stock till the end of March. Apparently the wireless drivers tak up tons of space in the drive, absorbing useful recording space. Whatever. I just wanted it to be easier than it was.
In my experience, TIVO's GUI is slowing down a lot over time, too. I want it to speed up again. Pushing a button has an irritating half-second delay now that has come with system updates in the past year. This doesn't mean I'm leaving them, it just means I'll once in awhile be a little annoyed.
All things considered, they are doing a good (not great) job of keeping me happy.
P.S. Regarding an earlier post, there has been NO change in the past three years on how they let people view commercials. You can still zip right past them(in bursts of by speeding it up), yet see the ones you want to if you care to stop.
Yes, but all you have to do with an Epson is remove the color cartridge and replace it, as the timing is in the software, not the cartridge. Your printing will then depend on how much color is ACUTALLY left in the color cartridge, and not affect the black one.
The HP problem is more sinister because it disables the cartridge itself.
On the other hand, yesterday some"very well-informed Apple Employee" at J and R said he'd never heard of 10.3 (Panther) being previewed at the WWDC and released in the Fall. It's been all over the web and on the Apple front page since March 21st when they changed the date of the conference.
Some design is all about tighter parameters. Legos are more black-and-white than clay or play-doh. Achieving results takes a bit of thought, like his mapping out of the different floors.
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I realize there is a bias. Just saying.
Agreed. Steer clear and convince your friends to do the same.
I think binary metal is exactly right. They will undoubtably run this in the higher-end market for awhile and then introduce something lower-end to get the rest of us later. Seems like the Apple marketing strategy.
The one thing that makes me irritated is the backseat Simcity has taken in Spore and The Sims' halo. What, if anything, happens with it now? Neither is a replacement and no competitor has been able to match the scale and simulation.
So what's the point of it, when I could just stick with my current Windows XP-based PC and not worry about Mac OS X altogether? Does OS X really offer any applications that would entice me to purchase a new Mac and put up with the tedium of Boot Camp? I doubt it.
1.) I think there are many OSX only programs which "entice" users to a mac. Garageband, Final Cut Pro, Logic to start.
2.) I have both a PC and a mac. I would put up with the tedium of re-booting until v2(or 3 or whatever) arrives just to clear some space on my desk. I use the PC probably once a week. I'd love to consolidate them.
3.) Two people around me have bought macs since the weekend because of this. I don't think they are the only ones. I've never heard people talk about anything mac-related as much as this.
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Why is the NYT publishing this as an article when it is so clearly just publicity for two barely-known artists?
This makes me never want to buy another newspaper or piece of music again.
I really want them to stay around. I've bought two TIVOs for my apartment, which I pay 18.95/mo for BOTH. I've also bought four for others, who really love them. It is the easiest, most satisfying way I've found to watch TV. I guess I don't feel as annoyed by monthly subscriptions. I have Netflix, Tivo, Gamefly (saves me TONS of money on games) and all the utilities, but I know what is coming and can cut when and where I want to when things get tight. I never paid, nor will I pay, a monthly music subscription My issues came last month when I tried to find a wireless adapter for my mother-in-law's Tivo when not a single ont on their compatability list was available on the market. I was told to buy Tivo's new (69.99!) adapter which was out of stock till the end of March. Apparently the wireless drivers tak up tons of space in the drive, absorbing useful recording space. Whatever. I just wanted it to be easier than it was. In my experience, TIVO's GUI is slowing down a lot over time, too. I want it to speed up again. Pushing a button has an irritating half-second delay now that has come with system updates in the past year. This doesn't mean I'm leaving them, it just means I'll once in awhile be a little annoyed. All things considered, they are doing a good (not great) job of keeping me happy. P.S. Regarding an earlier post, there has been NO change in the past three years on how they let people view commercials. You can still zip right past them(in bursts of by speeding it up), yet see the ones you want to if you care to stop.
I can begin working on my army of Centaurs! I'll capture Manhattan...then the world. MUUUHOOOHAAAAHAAA!
Get a PS2. SSX Tricky Gran Turismo 3 GTA: Vice City You won't leave your house with these three. I promise.
Yes, but all you have to do with an Epson is remove the color cartridge and replace it, as the timing is in the software, not the cartridge. Your printing will then depend on how much color is ACUTALLY left in the color cartridge, and not affect the black one.
The HP problem is more sinister because it disables the cartridge itself.
On the other hand, yesterday some"very well-informed Apple Employee" at J and R said he'd never heard of 10.3 (Panther) being previewed at the WWDC and released in the Fall. It's been all over the web and on the Apple front page since March 21st when they changed the date of the conference.
Where is it reported that the main consumers for Apple's "overpriced and underpowered" product line are mainly women and gays?
And how do you think it would affect the purchase of Universal Music?
Some design is all about tighter parameters. Legos are more black-and-white than clay or play-doh. Achieving results takes a bit of thought, like his mapping out of the different floors.