partyBoy
Mar 15, 02:56 AM
Tweaked it alittle...
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee187/colombian_pride69/Geektool%20themes/Screenshot2011-03-15at.png
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TheStrudel
May 1, 02:03 PM
Also note that most owners of the company - i.e. most owners of apple stock - are institutions - and they use PCs! The owners of the company use mostly pc's not macs. Sure the management uses macs, but not the OWNERS of the company.
The owners are more concerned with the profits.
Ok I will relax now. thanks guys.
samantha
What would that have to do with the group of people who buy Mac Pros? They're not business people. They're primarily photographers and video people.
"What the shareholders use" is possibly the most irrelevant point raised in this thread.
Also, as has been pointed out, the iMacs are not that overpriced; especially given the cost of 27" IPS displays.
That said, people have always assumed cinema displays to be more overpriced than they actually were, if only because they weren't making like-for-like comparisons. It's less true now that LCD prices have been adjusted downwards after the price-fixing scandal, but a Dell 27" IPS display is still pretty expensive.
I'm not saying that doesn't have high prices - they do - but very frequently, people are not making a like-for-like comparison. Most notably in screens. I don't know of any iPad competitors that use IPS displays, and make no mistake: IPS displays are more expensive than the competition. Most people also don't care about display technology, but it matters to people in the photo/video field.
The owners are more concerned with the profits.
Ok I will relax now. thanks guys.
samantha
What would that have to do with the group of people who buy Mac Pros? They're not business people. They're primarily photographers and video people.
"What the shareholders use" is possibly the most irrelevant point raised in this thread.
Also, as has been pointed out, the iMacs are not that overpriced; especially given the cost of 27" IPS displays.
That said, people have always assumed cinema displays to be more overpriced than they actually were, if only because they weren't making like-for-like comparisons. It's less true now that LCD prices have been adjusted downwards after the price-fixing scandal, but a Dell 27" IPS display is still pretty expensive.
I'm not saying that doesn't have high prices - they do - but very frequently, people are not making a like-for-like comparison. Most notably in screens. I don't know of any iPad competitors that use IPS displays, and make no mistake: IPS displays are more expensive than the competition. Most people also don't care about display technology, but it matters to people in the photo/video field.
ZLMarshall
Sep 12, 11:25 AM
the Apple online store is also closed...
At least this means we're almost DEFINATELY seeing new hardware... though that's not new. Are all the international stores down? (Might be a hint of whether Apple's got this deal worked out for many countries?)
At least this means we're almost DEFINATELY seeing new hardware... though that's not new. Are all the international stores down? (Might be a hint of whether Apple's got this deal worked out for many countries?)
Mustafa
Nov 17, 02:50 AM
Always had problems with scheduled backups to iDisk not taking place overnight.
This morning -- perfect!
Hope it's not just a one-off coincidence.
Sadly, it was. Back to scheduled backup failures.
This morning -- perfect!
Hope it's not just a one-off coincidence.
Sadly, it was. Back to scheduled backup failures.
Statik
Aug 20, 10:38 AM
It's leftover from Prohibition. Heck, the state didn't even officially legalize alcohol again until the 50s.
Prohibition? Thank Gawd there are no leftovers from that up here.
*Grabs favorite 9.5% brew and hugs Canadian flag*
Prohibition? Thank Gawd there are no leftovers from that up here.
*Grabs favorite 9.5% brew and hugs Canadian flag*
mlmathews
Apr 4, 10:08 PM
As much as I want to believe, loop insight has a much better record for these things.
I'm pretty sure Loop Insight's sources only said no hardware at WWDC. The fall timeline is speculation and rumors from elsewhere.
I'm pretty sure Loop Insight's sources only said no hardware at WWDC. The fall timeline is speculation and rumors from elsewhere.
Peterkro
Mar 24, 07:30 AM
And more importantly, the very fact that even the Yakuza operate off a very strict honor code means American levels of criminal violence are just unheard of in Japan. And you wonder why--and this is true!--that Japanese sometimes call teenage delinquents "Yankees" (I kid you not!).
The Yakuza were first in and supplied large amounts of aid to the worst affected areas.
The Yakuza were first in and supplied large amounts of aid to the worst affected areas.
Raska
Apr 26, 01:34 PM
OH, I see what you're saying now. Yeah, the frame is always whiter than the glass, at least after a while, since they change colors after a while. My frame, front panel, home button, and back panel are all different shades of white. Were all the same when I first got them. I'm assuming that the real white i4 will be the same way.
I think he's saying the white point of the screen itself is not as white as the surrounding bezel. Which I"m sure is true. However, the same could be said about the black point compared to a black bezel.
I think he's saying the white point of the screen itself is not as white as the surrounding bezel. Which I"m sure is true. However, the same could be said about the black point compared to a black bezel.
QuantumLo0p
Jul 30, 12:38 PM
The smaller microbreweries are better than the big ones. I'll take Boulevard or Schlafly (or Spotted Cow when I can get my hands on it, which isn't often enough) over Budweiser or Coors any day, and I'd take toilet water over Natty Light.
I assume you are enjoying a New Glarus Spotted Cow while visiting Wisconsin. It is difficult to find outside their border because they don't distribute out of Wisconsin. I like Spotted Cow but New Glarus also offers some other quite tasty brews as well.
I had my first New Glarus brew when I started doing annual trisp to Road America to see the AMA Superbike races. However, I now live near the Sconi border and it's an easy trip to get it.
I always drink, what I consider good beer IMO, but when micro is not available and I have to drink a macro beer, I usually go for a Grain Belt Primo.
I assume you are enjoying a New Glarus Spotted Cow while visiting Wisconsin. It is difficult to find outside their border because they don't distribute out of Wisconsin. I like Spotted Cow but New Glarus also offers some other quite tasty brews as well.
I had my first New Glarus brew when I started doing annual trisp to Road America to see the AMA Superbike races. However, I now live near the Sconi border and it's an easy trip to get it.
I always drink, what I consider good beer IMO, but when micro is not available and I have to drink a macro beer, I usually go for a Grain Belt Primo.
PeterQVenkman
Apr 18, 01:22 AM
I can't believe there are people out there dumb enough to buy one of these when a new iPhone is, by all indications, probably less than 5 months away.
Unless you need one in the 5 months before the new one comes out...
Unless you need one in the 5 months before the new one comes out...
balamw
Oct 18, 03:50 PM
the code name for the "widescreen ipod" is the ipod dash
That's Incredible. it must be fast. :p
B
That's Incredible. it must be fast. :p
B
caccamolle
Sep 5, 07:40 PM
about *********G TIME
and of course this will just be another rumor and years go by and I don't have a decent cell phone!
and of course this will just be another rumor and years go by and I don't have a decent cell phone!
Seasought
Dec 2, 09:45 AM
The wearer may not realize that the sensor is normally on (it can be switched off), and that another person or monitoring system could track their location from as far as 60 feet away.
I don't recall the university name, but there was a map system that would allow students to voluntarily list themselves, live at all times, as to where they were on the campus map. I realize this is totally unrelated, but I think it would be interesting to see a similar technology merge in with Google Earth, or some other blog community that is grouped by state or friends list.
I also realize that many find the idea of being tracked 24/7 frightening, but I'm certain there are those that love the idea of being able to see where friends are in real time in say, another country. It's very Big Brother (1984), but used in the private sector I think it might be pretty cool.
I don't recall the university name, but there was a map system that would allow students to voluntarily list themselves, live at all times, as to where they were on the campus map. I realize this is totally unrelated, but I think it would be interesting to see a similar technology merge in with Google Earth, or some other blog community that is grouped by state or friends list.
I also realize that many find the idea of being tracked 24/7 frightening, but I'm certain there are those that love the idea of being able to see where friends are in real time in say, another country. It's very Big Brother (1984), but used in the private sector I think it might be pretty cool.
Lacero
Sep 9, 05:07 PM
The new face of OSX Tiger. Apple should hire him.
addicted44
Apr 21, 11:20 PM
+1
Good call... it is really humorous to read a lot of the comments, and the best part is the speculation gets more intense with every page. Haha... just funny.
I am really curious to see what Apple has up its sleeves though, (some of their ideas have tanked), but they don't have a huge reputation for disappointment...
Ironically, there is a rumor (one more!) that specifically debunks all the "sky is falling" speculation here.
Not that I give much credence to any of thi (with the ipad, i learnt that it is best to assume no one really knows what they are talking about when speculating about apple), but I put a little more value in the words of wsj journalists than ms rumors commenters.
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20110421/one-difference-between-apples-music-locker-and-amazons-label-deals/
Good call... it is really humorous to read a lot of the comments, and the best part is the speculation gets more intense with every page. Haha... just funny.
I am really curious to see what Apple has up its sleeves though, (some of their ideas have tanked), but they don't have a huge reputation for disappointment...
Ironically, there is a rumor (one more!) that specifically debunks all the "sky is falling" speculation here.
Not that I give much credence to any of thi (with the ipad, i learnt that it is best to assume no one really knows what they are talking about when speculating about apple), but I put a little more value in the words of wsj journalists than ms rumors commenters.
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20110421/one-difference-between-apples-music-locker-and-amazons-label-deals/
BJB Productions
Apr 4, 10:57 AM
But you can afford a 2011 Macbook Pro AND an iPad2 :confused:
That sounds a little funny coming from a guy with a brand new high end mbp and iPad 2 in his sig....
There's a story behind that. Got the MBP for free.
had both, decided to pay for the iphone instead of having work pay for the droid.
too much fragmentation and too many issues.
True, I do dislike the fragmentation issues.
Don't know why not; you can go down to Walmart* and get one for as little as $49.99. Probably still be better than your current Android phone--unless you paid more than $200 for your Android.
Yeah, sure the iPhone itself is cheap, but I can't pay $75+ for the data and phone plan a month. I've got a 25 a month plan which includes 300 anytime minutes, unlimited texting, 3g unlimited data, and unlimited tethering.
That sounds a little funny coming from a guy with a brand new high end mbp and iPad 2 in his sig....
There's a story behind that. Got the MBP for free.
had both, decided to pay for the iphone instead of having work pay for the droid.
too much fragmentation and too many issues.
True, I do dislike the fragmentation issues.
Don't know why not; you can go down to Walmart* and get one for as little as $49.99. Probably still be better than your current Android phone--unless you paid more than $200 for your Android.
Yeah, sure the iPhone itself is cheap, but I can't pay $75+ for the data and phone plan a month. I've got a 25 a month plan which includes 300 anytime minutes, unlimited texting, 3g unlimited data, and unlimited tethering.
suneohair
Mar 28, 02:26 PM
It's a rather big of, though. Sure there seemed to be a lot of reports early on... but the system has been out for over a year now, and the hardware being sold now isn't the same as it was at launch.
Personally, I haven't heard much about system failures beyond the launch systems. It's unlikely more of launch systems failed then didn't. I have a launch system myself, and the majority of 360 owners have not had problems.
I would disagree, nearly half of the people in my friends list have been through at least 2 boxes, some as many as 4 and 5.
A lot of them I met online, and so it is mixed throughout the country. These things have issues.
Besides it is frickin loud and hot. The drive is loud and screws up discs randomly. There have been quite a few red ring of death posts and articles around the net even within the last few months. The problems are still there.
Personally, I haven't heard much about system failures beyond the launch systems. It's unlikely more of launch systems failed then didn't. I have a launch system myself, and the majority of 360 owners have not had problems.
I would disagree, nearly half of the people in my friends list have been through at least 2 boxes, some as many as 4 and 5.
A lot of them I met online, and so it is mixed throughout the country. These things have issues.
Besides it is frickin loud and hot. The drive is loud and screws up discs randomly. There have been quite a few red ring of death posts and articles around the net even within the last few months. The problems are still there.
JackSYi
Jul 11, 04:26 PM
I believe the iPods are devices used so heavily, plastic coating should never be used, instead use all metal enclosures (just like the minis).
basesloaded190
May 4, 09:29 AM
Still no word on SATA III for some or all of the busses? It shouldn't be hard to figure out, listed in System Profiler.
Pretty sure OWC noted that they only found it to be SATA II.
Pretty sure OWC noted that they only found it to be SATA II.
duvalle
Nov 15, 05:07 PM
Can you post a link with the standard "remove battery" and do a "P-Ram-Reset" routine.
I dont have a link.
But this is what apple support told me on the phone:
1. Remove Battery
2. Hit the start button for about 10 sec
3. Put Battery back in
4. Press keys: (ALT) (Apple) (R) (P) at the same time and start the mac while pressing the keys. (Command, Option, P, and R)
5. The macbook will start up and makes a PEEP then shuts off
6. Keep the keys pressed
7. The macbook will start up and make PEEEP again
8. Do this 4 times
9. After 4 PEEEPS stop pressing the keys
10. The macbook will start normaly
Maybe some english pro can put this in better words ...
Hope you get the point.
:cool:
Would be great to have a way to downgrade the efi update. but apple says there is no way. but i dont understand that. why not???
anyway .. i just minimize PhotoBooth in the tray ...
i bet there is another way ... maybe someone knows?
I dont have a link.
But this is what apple support told me on the phone:
1. Remove Battery
2. Hit the start button for about 10 sec
3. Put Battery back in
4. Press keys: (ALT) (Apple) (R) (P) at the same time and start the mac while pressing the keys. (Command, Option, P, and R)
5. The macbook will start up and makes a PEEP then shuts off
6. Keep the keys pressed
7. The macbook will start up and make PEEEP again
8. Do this 4 times
9. After 4 PEEEPS stop pressing the keys
10. The macbook will start normaly
Maybe some english pro can put this in better words ...
Hope you get the point.
:cool:
Would be great to have a way to downgrade the efi update. but apple says there is no way. but i dont understand that. why not???
anyway .. i just minimize PhotoBooth in the tray ...
i bet there is another way ... maybe someone knows?
skythefly13
Apr 4, 11:44 PM
A new iPhone update for the summer??? WHAAAAAT?! :rolleyes:
geenosr
Dec 7, 11:35 PM
I just downloaded and reported 3 issues I had today...I have a feeling I'll submit 3-4 of these a day :(
I'll give to them though...they have taken on more data/traffic then any other carrier. iPhone users...use their phone more, use data way more, download music, apps, gps etc etc...I don't blame them for having network issues under the strain.
I assume that any carrier would/will.
I've had AT&T for 12 years (back when it was Cellular One) and I never had the problems I'm having now...until the iPhone came out. Alas...I do love my iPhone though...and I forgive it for dropping calls and all the other unwanted stuff it does!
I agree with what you said, and as far as my personal situation---I have great coverage in my area (Atlanta suburb). I also know that two of the largest cities in the US, San Fran and New York have problems which are probably tied to over taxing the ATT cell infrastructure, and I sympathize with your headaches and frustrating service. As far as the ATT app, I applaud this initiative to bridge the perceived gap between customer service and the ATT users. Yes, they may be slammed with information about problem areas, but it appears that they are trying to help correct the problems that are out there. Only time will tell if they are serious about addressing the areas of need, and I have to think that this would be suicide if it was just an attempt to placate customers instead of really solving the problems that exist.
I have been a longtime customer in the line of acquisitions, Bellsouth, Cingular and now ATT, and I really have nothing but great things to say about my service, and of course the iPhone is my greatest and most favorite thing I have ever owned. I don't think the suits at ATT are dumb, and they have to know that for them to stay in the cell service game, they have to improve their customer service satisfaction ratings. I have confidence they will fix the problems as best as they can, and will rise again to be the wireless company that will rival number 1 VZ, if not surpass them. I really get tired of reading all the hate mail, and yes, the vocal majority who complain about things are probably a smaller percentage of customers than customers who are happy about their cell plans. If you're unhappy you are much more likely to complain about things than satisfied customers who don't feel the burning need to say that they are happy and content. That's just human nature, and we had a saying in management when I worked in retail that went like this....a dissatisfied and unhappy customer will tell 7-10 friends and acquaintances how mad they are, and customers who are happy with their product or service might tell 1-2 people. Obviously to stay in business, mgt needs to handle complaints with great concern, because those customers can hurt your business faster than the happy ones can help you grow. My last thoughts are this. If I was having trouble with my iPhone service, I would follow this story closely and see if ATT shows real action based on the information that comes in via the app. I think they will, because the repercussions of this not being fruitful with solutions can really inflame the base of iPhone users to shout louder and legitimize their beef with ATT. I also have to think that Apple is watching this situation closely and will go a long way with either keeping the exclusive agreement alive or hastening it's end. One way or another, something will happen, and because ATT has committed to partner this contract with Apple and it has made a lot of money for them, I think good things will come out of this and I hope they close the gap between them and VZ. Competition is always the best solution for all customers, and we will all moan if ATT diminishes and VZ becomes the only real player here.
For all the VZ lovers out there that are sick of ATT, read some recent articles about the business tactics that VZ has done to their customers and from what I've seen, they look a lot like the MS philosophies that we have all come to hate. I'm referring to bullying their users with draconian penalties and huge early termination fees. Not everything is rosy in VZ land, and I think that a lot of the forum posts are falling for "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence". Be careful what you ask for.......I'm pulling for competition between both companies.
(and no, I don't work for ATT......really!)
I'll give to them though...they have taken on more data/traffic then any other carrier. iPhone users...use their phone more, use data way more, download music, apps, gps etc etc...I don't blame them for having network issues under the strain.
I assume that any carrier would/will.
I've had AT&T for 12 years (back when it was Cellular One) and I never had the problems I'm having now...until the iPhone came out. Alas...I do love my iPhone though...and I forgive it for dropping calls and all the other unwanted stuff it does!
I agree with what you said, and as far as my personal situation---I have great coverage in my area (Atlanta suburb). I also know that two of the largest cities in the US, San Fran and New York have problems which are probably tied to over taxing the ATT cell infrastructure, and I sympathize with your headaches and frustrating service. As far as the ATT app, I applaud this initiative to bridge the perceived gap between customer service and the ATT users. Yes, they may be slammed with information about problem areas, but it appears that they are trying to help correct the problems that are out there. Only time will tell if they are serious about addressing the areas of need, and I have to think that this would be suicide if it was just an attempt to placate customers instead of really solving the problems that exist.
I have been a longtime customer in the line of acquisitions, Bellsouth, Cingular and now ATT, and I really have nothing but great things to say about my service, and of course the iPhone is my greatest and most favorite thing I have ever owned. I don't think the suits at ATT are dumb, and they have to know that for them to stay in the cell service game, they have to improve their customer service satisfaction ratings. I have confidence they will fix the problems as best as they can, and will rise again to be the wireless company that will rival number 1 VZ, if not surpass them. I really get tired of reading all the hate mail, and yes, the vocal majority who complain about things are probably a smaller percentage of customers than customers who are happy about their cell plans. If you're unhappy you are much more likely to complain about things than satisfied customers who don't feel the burning need to say that they are happy and content. That's just human nature, and we had a saying in management when I worked in retail that went like this....a dissatisfied and unhappy customer will tell 7-10 friends and acquaintances how mad they are, and customers who are happy with their product or service might tell 1-2 people. Obviously to stay in business, mgt needs to handle complaints with great concern, because those customers can hurt your business faster than the happy ones can help you grow. My last thoughts are this. If I was having trouble with my iPhone service, I would follow this story closely and see if ATT shows real action based on the information that comes in via the app. I think they will, because the repercussions of this not being fruitful with solutions can really inflame the base of iPhone users to shout louder and legitimize their beef with ATT. I also have to think that Apple is watching this situation closely and will go a long way with either keeping the exclusive agreement alive or hastening it's end. One way or another, something will happen, and because ATT has committed to partner this contract with Apple and it has made a lot of money for them, I think good things will come out of this and I hope they close the gap between them and VZ. Competition is always the best solution for all customers, and we will all moan if ATT diminishes and VZ becomes the only real player here.
For all the VZ lovers out there that are sick of ATT, read some recent articles about the business tactics that VZ has done to their customers and from what I've seen, they look a lot like the MS philosophies that we have all come to hate. I'm referring to bullying their users with draconian penalties and huge early termination fees. Not everything is rosy in VZ land, and I think that a lot of the forum posts are falling for "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence". Be careful what you ask for.......I'm pulling for competition between both companies.
(and no, I don't work for ATT......really!)
SuperCachetes
Apr 6, 09:40 PM
...everyone opposing the not-Mosque at not-Ground Zero is wrong, no matter what their religion is.
That post is not-bad. :)
That post is not-bad. :)
patrixl
Apr 28, 04:29 PM
What company wimax router do you use and what's the monthly fee?
I'm on UQ Wimax with an NEC A t e r m W M 3 5 0 0 R router. It's a POS really, I keep losing my wifi connection when I have my laptop AND my Android phone(s) connected. But it's so inconsistent, sometimes hours go by before I get an issue, sometimes it happens within minutes.
I only keep it cuz it's fairly stable with just my MBA connected, and because of the amazing 8 hours of battery.
This was plan with no contract, and flat fee for unlimited (actually really unlimited, this is Japan!) data. �4490/month. With contract is �500 cheaper or something, maybe �1000. Can't remember. Device itself was �5100, and activation was another �2-3000.
Patrix.
I'm on UQ Wimax with an NEC A t e r m W M 3 5 0 0 R router. It's a POS really, I keep losing my wifi connection when I have my laptop AND my Android phone(s) connected. But it's so inconsistent, sometimes hours go by before I get an issue, sometimes it happens within minutes.
I only keep it cuz it's fairly stable with just my MBA connected, and because of the amazing 8 hours of battery.
This was plan with no contract, and flat fee for unlimited (actually really unlimited, this is Japan!) data. �4490/month. With contract is �500 cheaper or something, maybe �1000. Can't remember. Device itself was �5100, and activation was another �2-3000.
Patrix.