I do not understand why the media is comparing OS X 10.4 with the next version of Microsoft's consumer OS. Would you compare the 2005 Honda Accord with a 2006 or 2007 Toyota Camary? By the time Microsoft releases the next version of Windows, Apple would have released another version of OS X.
I see this offer as an innovative marketing mechanism aimed at increasing customer retention and rewarding their current list of loyal customers.
Loyal customers already do most of their shopping @ amazon, so this offer will just be a way to save on shipping costs. The biggest impact is on customers that make a significant number of their purchases online, but not exclusively at Amazon. An offer like this might be enough to push them over the edge to become Amazon exclusive shoppers.
"Me, I'd prefer not to spend $500 for a machine whose specs are met by the three year old laptop I'm using right now."
You have a 1.25 GHz G4 on your 3 year old laptop?
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This sounds like a class action lawsuit in the making. Any lawyers out there willing to make a case for it?
The last I heard, pirating is illegal. If you are not happy about the maximum jail terms, then don't pirate. I do not understand what the issue is.
I do not understand why the media is comparing OS X 10.4 with the next version of Microsoft's consumer OS. Would you compare the 2005 Honda Accord with a 2006 or 2007 Toyota Camary? By the time Microsoft releases the next version of Windows, Apple would have released another version of OS X.
This is something cool: Use your Bluetooth headset as an input and output device, enabling hands-free audio conferences in iChat AV and more.
I am surprised you saw the iMac before it was announced to the public.
This article points out that most of the Torrent sites are shying away from hosting a copy of Tiger in fear of lawsuits from Apple.
Did the Apple Rep. comment on the release date? Did he confirm that version was the release version?
It would be the best joke on Microsoft if Apple costumed TIGER as Longhorn.
Did you ever critize President Clinton? From your definition of "LEFT," that means that you are part of the Left Wing too!
"Most of the time when someone on the left starts getting a lot of publicity like that, it is really part of a media campaign to sell a book."
Richard Clark is a registered republician.
You forget option "6": none of the above.
Question: How was my commentary blank and expressionless (deadpan)?
USPS is no where close to the service and reliability of FedEx and UPS.
Have you ever used the USPS package tracking system? It is not timely at all! It usually does not get updated until i have my package in hand.
I see this offer as an innovative marketing mechanism aimed at increasing customer retention and rewarding their current list of loyal customers.
Loyal customers already do most of their shopping @ amazon, so this offer will just be a way to save on shipping costs. The biggest impact is on customers that make a significant number of their purchases online, but not exclusively at Amazon. An offer like this might be enough to push them over the edge to become Amazon exclusive shoppers.
Install iTunes on your PIII laptops and spend $129 on the AirPort Express.
He left the $500 Mac Mini out of the equation because it would be a one time cost as a server.
"Me, I'd prefer not to spend $500 for a machine whose specs are met by the three year old laptop I'm using right now." You have a 1.25 GHz G4 on your 3 year old laptop?
Lets talk about Macs as a Home Theater PC