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Apple CEO Tim Cook Pokes Fun at Windows PCs in Commencement Address at MIT
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Taxes don't work... the people that are paying them do all the work 
Cheating is cheating, it's intent. You can legally cheat in sport....still cheating. Cheating is not about legal or illegal. You can cheat on your partner.....legally you are fine....
Pure greed is when you publically support and preach social and moral issues and yet your company avoids taxes that would help fund those initiatives. Usually something the rich talk about to make themselves feel better about each other and yet pay less % in taxes than everyone else cause they have access to lawyers so find loopholes for them, and the concept of paying thier share is so foreign to them.
Feel free to have a conversation with someone on average salary about the loopholes they use.....they will give you blank looks, as the vast majority of the population complies to paying thier taxes with the intent of the law.
Not sure about greed but you've definitely defined hypocrisy. But you're never a hypocrite, right?
I was shocked that there wasn't an emoji in sight! I was surprised (for the first time in many years) to see them going back to discreet graphics cards. It's a step in the right direction, hopefully whatever replaces the Mac Pro won't be a pile of fail. I can't see the iMac Pro changing the minds of pros all by itself. We don't like all in ones. I also think they missed the point a bit. They seemed to be focusing on extreme power....which isn't really all the pros want. A top end i7, GTX 1080ti, 64/128GB RAM, and fast storage would be a nice entry level pro Mac for like the $1,899-$2499 range. $5k+ misses the mark. Tim just doesn't understand his customers....that's what it all comes down to. Steve understood the pro market a lot better. Most graphics houses aren't going to shell out $5k for a single desktop. It's nuts.
To answer your question....it was not as disappointing as I expected....but I think I enjoyed it more thinking it would just be an emoji festival and seeing some good change. Though I not yet convinced of Apples recommitment to the pros.
Cook needs to shut up. I can buy a $1000 Windows PC with a GPU that isn't a joke.
[doublepost=1497126868][/doublepost]Yikes! This guy is leading Apple? Sounds more like a campaign speech. Poor Apple :<
Apple CEO Tim Cook today delivered the 2017 commencement address at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cook first reflected on his inability to figure out what the purpose of his life is, while poking fun at Windows PCs in the process. For context, Cook briefly worked at former PC maker Compaq in early 1998 prior to joining Apple.Cook's search eventually led him to Apple in 1998, when the company was flirting with bankruptcy and struggling to survive.
Tim Cook appears around 7:00 mark
Working with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, Cook said he eventually learned "life's biggest and most important question" being "how can I serve humanity?"Cook concluded his speech by saying he's "optimistic" in the next generation's own journey to serve humanity.Cook toured the MIT campus on Thursday. "So impressed by MIT students and faculty who are finding new ways to tackle the world's biggest challenges," he tweeted. "Thanks for sharing your work!"
Article Link: Apple CEO Tim Cook Pokes Fun at Windows PCs in Commencement Address at MIT
Apple already charges what it would cost if they made their products in the U.S. or are you so blindly ignorant of the fact since they are being produced by the company you worship?
As for the homophobic crap try reading my post again and use some reading comprehension this time
Not again. Sigh. How many times do I have to post on this forum that I was making the usual disgruntled taxpayer poke at the government? It's not meant to be taken seriously as a dissertation on taxation and economics. Doesn't anyone read through a thread anymore? It was a snark.
Now that there is funny. Thanks for the laugh.
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I'm not frustrated. I don't know any owners of Apple products that are frustrated. The only place I see this so called frustration is on these negative "tech" web sites.
Apple makes great products that millions of people enjoy using - they consistently get the best marks in consumer satisfaction and customer service.
I enjoy all of my Apple products and have made a little money as an Apple stockholder. Timmy is not going to get fired for leading the company into more financial success year after year.
Don't believe everything you read. "everybody's....." is almost always wrong.
I was was actually shocked how Much hardware was announced. I didn't see that coming. I think the iPads were the main focus with iOS 11. The specifications were fairly impressive as well.
I liked the iMac Pro. I think it will offer a separation for those who need the extra power and the space gray looks sharp. I look forward to seeing what the Mac Pro will offer in the future.
Overall, I thought it was decent keynote. The amount of hardware announced was somewhere around $34,000 with the upgrades and specifications.
I think it will be interesting to see where Apple leads in the Pro category. I do think it's important to remember that core demographic as you mentioned and they have a place for their work needs as well.
The purpose of your life? Tim's vision is clearly different than mine.... Let me make it easy for you!
Just wonder the purpose of the universe, including the laws of physics, chemistry and biology for allowing you to exist on this insignificant planet. Hereafter, just follow the steps...
Step 1: Go ahead and study physics/theoretical physics (which includes astrophysics and particle physics)
Step 2: If step 1 didn't work for you, then go study biology/biotechnology (which includes advanced mathematics and chemistry)
Step 3: Buy Apple products to make your work easier
Just wonder the purpose of the universe, including the laws of physics, chemistry and biology for allowing you to exist on this insignificant planet. Hereafter, just follow the steps...
Step 1: Go ahead and study physics/theoretical physics (which includes astrophysics and particle physics)
Step 2: If step 1 didn't work for you, then go study biology/biotechnology (which includes advanced mathematics and chemistry)
Step 3: Buy Apple products to make your work easier
I'd be lying if I said no. Human nature
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Ha ha ha most don't even read the main story ...... just the heading.
You know the format by now. Read the headline . Apologists jump straight in complaining about the people who will complain.....irony.... and another thread kicks on....
context is irrelevant these days .
It's funny how the iPad only gets more useful the more they make it like a Mac. It's good they finally realized that a giant iPhone isn't good enough to get real work done.
Clearly you haven't touched a Windows machine OR a Samsung phone, and certainly not anytime recently if likely ever. You take all those. Good for you.
And I'm sure he'll take whatever he has and you'll both be content and you'll both be right.
Unless it happens to be an older iPhone or iPad updated to an Os that it cannot run like the wind....which you cannot turn back....and u get forced to update. Aka iPhone 4, iPad 2 of mine....lagg city
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