I hate them but I will grant they are dependable. Worthless pieces of shit for getting anything done at work, but no matter how many times I drop mine on the pavement, hoping it will quit so I can try and get something else, it keeps working. Kind of like that old ugly car. You hate it and want to get something better when it finally dies, but it unfortunately keeps on running. If that is all they have to recommend them then their business will eventually die.
Well let's be fair, you have been compensated for using your personal info, you received access to services from Google as compensation. I have no love (or hate) for Google, but that transaction was fair, personal info for free services.
Are you f'in kidding me? Google has a good track record? Aside from the nightmare wifi trolling and data collection scandal that rocked the world and has them under investigation in multiple countries? Is that the good track record you're talking about?
I get your point, but history tells us otherwise. There are plenty of examples of people who make lots of money who choose an unethical path to make even more money.
"you could've made the covers and start the sales just by guesswork, and they would have matched well enough."
If that is true then WHY did these accessory makers get the leaked infio? Probably BECAUSE it is not as easy as you say. Despite how close the designs are, a case for iPad 1 would not work well for iPad 2, and vice-versa. All the facts prove your assertions wrong.
Why don't you quit trying to sound reasonable and just say you hate Apple? It's blatantly obvious you're working real hard to weave some logic where Apple is the bad guy and it sounds my ridiculous the harder you try. Whether Apple was involved or not, it IS reasonable for Apple to want to protect it's IP until APPLE decides to release info on new products. After all, only the entire mobile and computing market is copying every design decision they implement any more, so it's only reasonable to avoid leaking details of new products until the last possible minute. It delays the competition from starting their photocopiers as soon and keeps Apple leading the direction of those markets (I know that last statement has Android fanboys frothing at the mouth now).
"The anti-Apple crowd just aren't interested in facts or a reasoned debate"
- No truer words were ever spoken. The often portrayed opinion was the only reason people bought Apple was the look "cool". I think it's become fashionable to try and look "cool" by bashing Apple now. It seems we have a lot of status seeking folks that want to be with the "in crowd" by looking down on anyone who likes Apple products.
You're right, Google does not do the same. Apple keeps the tracking file on the phone, Google transmits it up to the Don't be Evil Googleplex several times an hour. It appears that Google could easily be WORSE.
Maybe he's not an Apple zealot, but rather someone who sees all the anti-Apple hysteria as a bit ridiculous. Pointing that out doesn't make him a zealot. Stereotypical behavior does not mean it is inaccurate. Most stereotypes have more than a grain of truth to them, which is why they originated in the first place. His commentary on the Apple haters, whether he is a zealot or not, is right on the mark. It's become a bit pathetic to see how predictable the comments are from those gnash their teeth at the mere mention of anything Apple.
Your little vulgarity at the end speaks volumes to what camp you belong in.
I think you misunderstand his post. Someone who researched a device and decided it didn't fit their needs is completely different than the blind hatred exhibited by status seeking pseudo intellectual tech geeks that seem to come out of the woodwork when the name Apple is mentioned. I think that is his complaint and it does have merit.
- your inability to understand what people like about Apple products doesn't exactly put you at the top of the intellectual gene pool. Your attempt to portray "others" as looking down on Apple customers shows your ignorance and bias. While there are lot of people who don't like or want Apple products, there are also others who DO. And, believe it or not Einstein, they arent' clueless. They see there is more to a product than spec lists and a count of how many USB ports a device has.
Look, if you can't understand something then at least do the world a favor and shut up about your ignorance. I just wish that for one moment you could realize how incredibly pathetic it appears to others as you parade your stupidity flag up and down the street.
Well, let's examine your post. First, Apple market share is growing. And its year over year growth has outpaced the PC industry for several years now. Apple is exploding compared to the PC market right now.
iPods definitely did help Apple, but they are simply a byproduct of Apple's way of doing business. iPod, iPhone, iPad, MBP, etc. Build great products and the customers should like them. I know this hurts your attempt to be cool with your Apple bashing, but Apple is doing well financially because Apple is building products that people want. Marketing may get some early sales, but it won't let you sustain sales of a crappy product. Apple is taking off because Apple is getting it right. About the only ignorance I see in all this is your misinformed opinion.
The problems comes when you have . . . . stupid government. THAT is the problem we should be concerned about. The iPhone location data should definitely be temporary instead of cumulative, and it should be encrypted and unaccessible by any other app, but stupid government is a far bigger issue. Stupid government means we have Michigan scumbags ready to steal phone data, it means we have retards in Washington that demand hearings about a topic they were informed of almost a year ago.
You obviously have some issue with Apple. Your ridiculous slant on this, like Apple is getting off scott free, indicates you've got some Apple hate issues to work through before you can make anything resembling an unbiased commentary on the issue. And you air of superiority aside, your comments above show you obviously didn't understand his points.
1. This was NEVER secret. All this information was known long ago. Hence this is just a huge PR stunt by the "researchers" and trumped up hysteria by media and bloggers (and now Senators).
2. It's a LOCAL cache. You are NOT being tracked. But hey, don't let facts get in the way of your anger and disinformation.
You obvious Apple bitterness aside, I actually disagree. Since the file stays on the phone and isn't transmitted to Apple then really what should be a minor issue has turned into ridiculous hyperbole and hit whore headlines simply BECAUSE it was Apple. This has been blown WAY out of proportion and it's a great way for sites to get tons of free hits, because Apple news means traffic.
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Apple LICENSED it from Xerox for Apple stock at the time. A fact often overlooked by those who don't know shit.
Not so much that Samsung is competing, but that Samsung is blatantly copying Apple.
I hate them but I will grant they are dependable. Worthless pieces of shit for getting anything done at work, but no matter how many times I drop mine on the pavement, hoping it will quit so I can try and get something else, it keeps working. Kind of like that old ugly car. You hate it and want to get something better when it finally dies, but it unfortunately keeps on running. If that is all they have to recommend them then their business will eventually die.
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SSSSSHHHHHHH! Don't ruin a good thing. It's legalized infidelity.
Well let's be fair, you have been compensated for using your personal info, you received access to services from Google as compensation. I have no love (or hate) for Google, but that transaction was fair, personal info for free services.
Are you f'in kidding me? Google has a good track record? Aside from the nightmare wifi trolling and data collection scandal that rocked the world and has them under investigation in multiple countries? Is that the good track record you're talking about?
Put down the kool-aid pal!
I get your point, but history tells us otherwise. There are plenty of examples of people who make lots of money who choose an unethical path to make even more money.
"you could've made the covers and start the sales just by guesswork, and they would have matched well enough."
If that is true then WHY did these accessory makers get the leaked infio? Probably BECAUSE it is not as easy as you say. Despite how close the designs are, a case for iPad 1 would not work well for iPad 2, and vice-versa. All the facts prove your assertions wrong.
Why don't you quit trying to sound reasonable and just say you hate Apple? It's blatantly obvious you're working real hard to weave some logic where Apple is the bad guy and it sounds my ridiculous the harder you try. Whether Apple was involved or not, it IS reasonable for Apple to want to protect it's IP until APPLE decides to release info on new products. After all, only the entire mobile and computing market is copying every design decision they implement any more, so it's only reasonable to avoid leaking details of new products until the last possible minute. It delays the competition from starting their photocopiers as soon and keeps Apple leading the direction of those markets (I know that last statement has Android fanboys frothing at the mouth now).
I don't agree. You're just trying to be cool by joining the anti-Apple fanboy herd with comments like this.
Why is it better?
Normally I can't stand posts who start with "ummm" or "hmmmm", but at least you redeemed yourself by pointing out geekoid's hyperbole and bullshit.
Leave him alone. He's trying to be cool by ripping on Apple. It's all the rage nowadays.
Yeah, except you don't know WTF you're talking about. The file is NOT sent back to Apple.
The information from the Android device does NOT stay on the device, it is transmitted up to Google several times an hour.
Hey, Cheney in 2012? That's not funny. In fact it borders on a terrorist threat.
"The anti-Apple crowd just aren't interested in facts or a reasoned debate"
- No truer words were ever spoken. The often portrayed opinion was the only reason people bought Apple was the look "cool". I think it's become fashionable to try and look "cool" by bashing Apple now. It seems we have a lot of status seeking folks that want to be with the "in crowd" by looking down on anyone who likes Apple products.
You're right, Google does not do the same. Apple keeps the tracking file on the phone, Google transmits it up to the Don't be Evil Googleplex several times an hour. It appears that Google could easily be WORSE.
Maybe he's not an Apple zealot, but rather someone who sees all the anti-Apple hysteria as a bit ridiculous. Pointing that out doesn't make him a zealot. Stereotypical behavior does not mean it is inaccurate. Most stereotypes have more than a grain of truth to them, which is why they originated in the first place. His commentary on the Apple haters, whether he is a zealot or not, is right on the mark. It's become a bit pathetic to see how predictable the comments are from those gnash their teeth at the mere mention of anything Apple.
Your little vulgarity at the end speaks volumes to what camp you belong in.
I think you misunderstand his post. Someone who researched a device and decided it didn't fit their needs is completely different than the blind hatred exhibited by status seeking pseudo intellectual tech geeks that seem to come out of the woodwork when the name Apple is mentioned. I think that is his complaint and it does have merit.
ok, here's a big hint
- your inability to understand what people like about Apple products doesn't exactly put you at the top of the intellectual gene pool. Your attempt to portray "others" as looking down on Apple customers shows your ignorance and bias. While there are lot of people who don't like or want Apple products, there are also others who DO. And, believe it or not Einstein, they arent' clueless. They see there is more to a product than spec lists and a count of how many USB ports a device has.
Look, if you can't understand something then at least do the world a favor and shut up about your ignorance. I just wish that for one moment you could realize how incredibly pathetic it appears to others as you parade your stupidity flag up and down the street.
Well, let's examine your post. First, Apple market share is growing. And its year over year growth has outpaced the PC industry for several years now. Apple is exploding compared to the PC market right now.
iPods definitely did help Apple, but they are simply a byproduct of Apple's way of doing business. iPod, iPhone, iPad, MBP, etc. Build great products and the customers should like them. I know this hurts your attempt to be cool with your Apple bashing, but Apple is doing well financially because Apple is building products that people want. Marketing may get some early sales, but it won't let you sustain sales of a crappy product. Apple is taking off because Apple is getting it right. About the only ignorance I see in all this is your misinformed opinion.
The problems comes when you have . . . . stupid government. THAT is the problem we should be concerned about. The iPhone location data should definitely be temporary instead of cumulative, and it should be encrypted and unaccessible by any other app, but stupid government is a far bigger issue. Stupid government means we have Michigan scumbags ready to steal phone data, it means we have retards in Washington that demand hearings about a topic they were informed of almost a year ago.
You obviously have some issue with Apple. Your ridiculous slant on this, like Apple is getting off scott free, indicates you've got some Apple hate issues to work through before you can make anything resembling an unbiased commentary on the issue. And you air of superiority aside, your comments above show you obviously didn't understand his points.
1. This was NEVER secret. All this information was known long ago. Hence this is just a huge PR stunt by the "researchers" and trumped up hysteria by media and bloggers (and now Senators).
2. It's a LOCAL cache. You are NOT being tracked. But hey, don't let facts get in the way of your anger and disinformation.
You obvious Apple bitterness aside, I actually disagree. Since the file stays on the phone and isn't transmitted to Apple then really what should be a minor issue has turned into ridiculous hyperbole and hit whore headlines simply BECAUSE it was Apple. This has been blown WAY out of proportion and it's a great way for sites to get tons of free hits, because Apple news means traffic.