groovebuster
Aug 1, 01:52 AM
Can you imagine if You Car stero no longer had CD player slots, but Say a new Credit Card size flash drive with 8 GBs... that'd be nice...
Yes, I can... and that would be awesome! It's nice that you can connect your iPod to the car stereo (if it has a line-in), but just another expensive gadget you need to carry around all the time and overall very expensive. Since years I am waiting for a car stereo that is capable of using SD or CF cards. MP3 playback from CDs is already no issue anymore since years. When the next logical step is finally coming?
To me the whole Disc format in every way is a pain...
Yup,... it is yesterday's technology on steroids...
groovebuster
Yes, I can... and that would be awesome! It's nice that you can connect your iPod to the car stereo (if it has a line-in), but just another expensive gadget you need to carry around all the time and overall very expensive. Since years I am waiting for a car stereo that is capable of using SD or CF cards. MP3 playback from CDs is already no issue anymore since years. When the next logical step is finally coming?
To me the whole Disc format in every way is a pain...
Yup,... it is yesterday's technology on steroids...
groovebuster
doctor-don
Nov 24, 09:12 AM
TJ Maxx isn't selling them at a loss. TJ Maxx however is diluting the perceived value of the iPad. That's something all manufacturers -- not just Apple -- look to protect.
It's exactly why Amazon forces you to put some things in your cart to see the price. Amazon can't advertise a product below Price X, according to their agreement with the manufacturer. If they did, Amazon would be diluting the perceived market value of the product, which would force other resellers to follow suit. This forces the market price lower, and then resellers start putting pressure on the manufacturer to lower THEIR price (to resellers) so the retailers/resellers can maintain healthier margins.
It turns into a race towards the bottom, where a product gets commoditized. Manufacturers try to avoid that at all costs, because they only have a few products where they can sell at a high-margin or premium, for so long, before competition creates a pressure to drive the price down.
Yes, it's a loss leader item.
From tech.fortune.cnn.com-
Piper Jaffray's (PJC) Andrew Murphy has heard that T.J. Maxx's total supply of iPads is about 80 units, which could have been purchased as a loss leader anywhere -- including Apple's own stores -- for $40,000, and then re-sold for $32,000.
"It's obviously irritating to Apple that they're getting used this way," says PJC's Gene Munster. "But for $8,000, it's a brilliant marketing strategy."
And they may have bought them from Target where they seemed to be in good supply yesterday (as well as other days I have visited different Target stores) since most of the 64GB iPads are gone. The economy is doing well when the most expensive (non-3g) iPad is selling out; but it could be they didn't have that many at the start (due to the perceived poor economy).
It's exactly why Amazon forces you to put some things in your cart to see the price. Amazon can't advertise a product below Price X, according to their agreement with the manufacturer. If they did, Amazon would be diluting the perceived market value of the product, which would force other resellers to follow suit. This forces the market price lower, and then resellers start putting pressure on the manufacturer to lower THEIR price (to resellers) so the retailers/resellers can maintain healthier margins.
It turns into a race towards the bottom, where a product gets commoditized. Manufacturers try to avoid that at all costs, because they only have a few products where they can sell at a high-margin or premium, for so long, before competition creates a pressure to drive the price down.
Yes, it's a loss leader item.
From tech.fortune.cnn.com-
Piper Jaffray's (PJC) Andrew Murphy has heard that T.J. Maxx's total supply of iPads is about 80 units, which could have been purchased as a loss leader anywhere -- including Apple's own stores -- for $40,000, and then re-sold for $32,000.
"It's obviously irritating to Apple that they're getting used this way," says PJC's Gene Munster. "But for $8,000, it's a brilliant marketing strategy."
And they may have bought them from Target where they seemed to be in good supply yesterday (as well as other days I have visited different Target stores) since most of the 64GB iPads are gone. The economy is doing well when the most expensive (non-3g) iPad is selling out; but it could be they didn't have that many at the start (due to the perceived poor economy).
scotty96LSC
Feb 2, 06:50 PM
this is awesome, what's the modification... luv the icon and bottom info display...
Running geek tool to display computer and itunes info. Whole thread on that here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=628023&highlight=geektool)
Running geek tool to display computer and itunes info. Whole thread on that here (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=628023&highlight=geektool)
ajohnson253
Apr 13, 02:22 PM
i don't mind. More time to enjoy the 4 :)
+1
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MacBandit
Nov 6, 02:05 PM
i just installed it and then i read this which scares me...
anyone else have this problem?
I've had it installed on our 15Al 1.25 Powerbook since we got it last December. No issues.
Apple replaced a bunch of touchpads on the 15Al so I suspect it wasn't just the program that caused the issue.
anyone else have this problem?
I've had it installed on our 15Al 1.25 Powerbook since we got it last December. No issues.
Apple replaced a bunch of touchpads on the 15Al so I suspect it wasn't just the program that caused the issue.
d4rkc4sm
Apr 27, 04:05 PM
Yeah, it's such a yawn and stupid that you bothered to click on it and reply. :confused:
ok its nice to read the transcript, but these accusations that apple is is tracking users is stupid and retarted
ok its nice to read the transcript, but these accusations that apple is is tracking users is stupid and retarted
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Laird Knox
Apr 6, 04:52 PM
I thought a petabyte was when a priest has lunch with the alter boy.
mikeschmeee
Apr 19, 01:04 AM
^^
Sweet! Thanks! But how is one able to embed a YouTube video on here rather then posting a link?
Here are a few photos I took. I have a bunch more I'm just still editing/uploading so I'll post them up really soon.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5632451772_e4d6d62883.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632451772/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5631847273_01cd0a116f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631847273/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5632424836_6af4c5793b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632424836/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5632384600_a75252c7cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632384600/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5632380166_1b358731c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632380166/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5631791275_b0e32f63b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631791275/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5632370226_73e632e5d8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632370226/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5631881883_4dc73e77d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631881883/)
SevenInchScrew, I highly recommend an S2000. Great little cars. One can look really good with some tasteful mods or even bone stock it still looks good but I'd lower it a tad for a cleaner look. Either that or 5th Gen Prelude :p
Sweet! Thanks! But how is one able to embed a YouTube video on here rather then posting a link?
Here are a few photos I took. I have a bunch more I'm just still editing/uploading so I'll post them up really soon.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5632451772_e4d6d62883.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632451772/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5631847273_01cd0a116f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631847273/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5184/5632424836_6af4c5793b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632424836/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5307/5632384600_a75252c7cc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632384600/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5304/5632380166_1b358731c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632380166/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5631791275_b0e32f63b7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631791275/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5632370226_73e632e5d8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5632370226/)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5631881883_4dc73e77d5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeschmeee/5631881883/)
SevenInchScrew, I highly recommend an S2000. Great little cars. One can look really good with some tasteful mods or even bone stock it still looks good but I'd lower it a tad for a cleaner look. Either that or 5th Gen Prelude :p
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djepsilon
Apr 27, 01:16 PM
How about keeping on topic. This thread isn't about Sony. Start a thread elsewhere if you want to discuss it.
Thanks
I'm simply stating the point that I don't understand how people can keep debating this "issue" when there are CLEARLY more important things to talk about. I think because Apple is so successful they get picked on by the media and other Company's seem to get a free pass.
...And just because I have "newbie" next to my name doesn't mean I don't know how forums work buddy.
Thanks
I'm simply stating the point that I don't understand how people can keep debating this "issue" when there are CLEARLY more important things to talk about. I think because Apple is so successful they get picked on by the media and other Company's seem to get a free pass.
...And just because I have "newbie" next to my name doesn't mean I don't know how forums work buddy.
TuffLuffJimmy
May 1, 05:26 AM
Why would you use any @isp for a professional email address??
For $10/year you should have name@domain.com
Apple and MobileMe are not ISPs. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.
For $10/year you should have name@domain.com
Apple and MobileMe are not ISPs. ISP stands for Internet Service Provider.
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fivetoadsloth
Jan 14, 07:09 PM
Nice find,
A stream can also be found at iPhonealley, http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4751120#post4751120
http://www.iphonealley.com/news/macworld-2008-keynote-live-video-stream
A stream can also be found at iPhonealley, http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=4751120#post4751120
http://www.iphonealley.com/news/macworld-2008-keynote-live-video-stream
Xenc
May 2, 04:43 PM
Good cause! At first glance I thought this was a story about iPad related injuries.
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jessica.
Jun 1, 02:17 PM
Oh man that's funny.
The shirt at shirt.woot.com tributes this as well.
The shirt at shirt.woot.com tributes this as well.
G4scott
Nov 29, 01:09 PM
My biggest issue with this is when I buy the movie, I expect to be able to watch it on whatever I want, i.e. my HDTV, PowerBook, iPod, or, even in the near future, mobile device, as long as I own the device it's being played on.
When movie industries get the idea that limiting the devices you can play the movie on makes people want to buy the movie even less, then I might consider buying movies online. Until then, I'll stick with DVDs...
When movie industries get the idea that limiting the devices you can play the movie on makes people want to buy the movie even less, then I might consider buying movies online. Until then, I'll stick with DVDs...
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AznTakumi
Apr 4, 02:18 AM
I have a ipad 1 32gb and I am on iOS 3.2.2
I am wondering if I upgrade to iOS 4.3.1, will this slow down the device?
I am wondering if I upgrade to iOS 4.3.1, will this slow down the device?
TuffLuffJimmy
Apr 25, 02:41 AM
Does "I have no desire for a smartphone" go under "already have other phone" or under "undecided/other"?
If you already have another phone then "already have other phone" would be the logical choice. But really no one here cares whether or not if you don't want a smart phone.
If you already have another phone then "already have other phone" would be the logical choice. But really no one here cares whether or not if you don't want a smart phone.
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scott.n
Apr 15, 08:14 PM
I've been keeping an eye on the refurbished displays section of the Apple Store and was surprised to see the 2nd item in the attached screenshot this evening.
I wonder where Apple found these. This is model M9179LL/A, discontinued in 2006 according to Mactracker.
I wonder where Apple found these. This is model M9179LL/A, discontinued in 2006 according to Mactracker.
Eduardo1971
Apr 13, 10:51 AM
Actually, I hate to start a flamewar...As for my iPhone 4, it already seems a bit dated and laggy (takes 10 seconds to open Camera, laggy keyboard when searching in Maps, choppy animations in games). I think this is a software problem though. If Apple came out with a much more efficient and smoother iOS 5 (that made my iPhone 4 feel like a new phone), I would be perfectly satisfied.
What!? I've had my iPhone 4 for seven whole days and I have not had this happen on my phone. Camera takes about 2-3 seconds to open on my phone-I do not have keyboard lag under maps and I have seen some amazing graphics (and no 'choppiness') with some of the games on my phone ('Death Rally' anyone?).
You might be having some problems with your phone-I haven't come across similar threads with your reported problems. I don't see this as a symptom of the iPhone 4 as being "a bit dated".
What!? I've had my iPhone 4 for seven whole days and I have not had this happen on my phone. Camera takes about 2-3 seconds to open on my phone-I do not have keyboard lag under maps and I have seen some amazing graphics (and no 'choppiness') with some of the games on my phone ('Death Rally' anyone?).
You might be having some problems with your phone-I haven't come across similar threads with your reported problems. I don't see this as a symptom of the iPhone 4 as being "a bit dated".
blackcrayon
Apr 7, 08:53 AM
They are... but the JB people hate it because it breaks their JB if they upgrade.
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But the updates aren't automatically applied, so why should it matter? If the update didn't come out at all that would be a better scenario? :rolleyes:
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But the updates aren't automatically applied, so why should it matter? If the update didn't come out at all that would be a better scenario? :rolleyes:
jake4ever
Apr 5, 08:23 PM
If I hold a business licence is it ok to offer repair services on craigslist? I am not certified by Apple to do so. Can I get in any legal trouble for this or is it simply that Apple will no longer warranty the product?
Yes. You can't get in any legal trouble, but it will void warranty.
Yes. You can't get in any legal trouble, but it will void warranty.
Renfred93
Feb 9, 11:28 AM
none?
alust2013
Feb 8, 11:48 PM
When was the last time you turned it fully off and back on? That's often the fix for them slowing down.
mikeschmeee
May 6, 12:14 PM
^
Slantnose is my all time favorite Porsche. I'm trying to find one to purchase one day :p
Slantnose is my all time favorite Porsche. I'm trying to find one to purchase one day :p
Macky-Mac
May 4, 12:17 PM
I saw a guest, Matthew Alexander, on the Ed [Schultz] Show talk about the ineffectiveness of enhanced interrogation (torture).
Here's a link to the video. Skip ahead to 7:15 minutes in to see the interview.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42889969#42889969
Please take a few minutes to view it and let me know what you think.
interesting, he notes that the department of defense compiled stats that show that mistreatment of muslim prisoners was the #1 most effective recruiting tool for al Qaeda
Here's a link to the video. Skip ahead to 7:15 minutes in to see the interview.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/42889969#42889969
Please take a few minutes to view it and let me know what you think.
interesting, he notes that the department of defense compiled stats that show that mistreatment of muslim prisoners was the #1 most effective recruiting tool for al Qaeda
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