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"Don't pretend to make the world a better place, because you can't."
Couldn't have said it better, plus my mantra, stop making more people!
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OMG, really?
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Not only that, Americans have a lot of education issues and when reality shows and what the Jenners and Kardashians etc.etc. do is more important than education you know what 's wrong .
Just watch once : "Are you smarter than a fifth grader "and the amount of non knowledge is frightening.
And, these people vote! And, want to tell China how they should treat their people.
Throwing out some carrots here
In many states most minimum wage jobs are in the hands of latinos and illegals. In my area, I rarely see Americans climbing a tree fro $ 9.00 an hour to prune apple trees, bending to collect fallen fruit or preparing the land for the next crop.
Yep, hardly differences. So few differences they had to hire extra people to make sure absolutely nothing changes.
There's clearly something different enough that the manufacturers are having to change the way they build it.
I know my way, been living in other countries for over 12 years in the last 19 years (most of them poorer countries), I believe what I see and hear instead of pointing to links.
That's terrible. But according to that site nearly everything I own that isn't a US-made hand me down from the 50's-70's or made by local craftsmen for various fairs and shows was made under appalling conditions. Samsung uses child labor according to that link. If I want to try and be a responsible consumer I'm going to have to live Amish style. It's not just technology, even cookware is made under abusive conditions.
My car was made in Tennessee by workers who at the time were well treated and it shows. My car is amazing at nearly 25 years running. Our workers can be amazing when trained properly and respected. I wish we could make everything in countries with proper labor protection laws. I know what it's like to work under bad conditions but my "bad conditions" pale in comparison to child labor conditions in China and other cheap labor countries.
This is appalling and depressing. I wish there were an easy answer.
We read them, but ALL of the info, including responses and follow ups.
We also don't cherry pick only the parts which fit our viewpoint.
Before you actually think I am a capitalist and money only person, I am a socialist and always have been.
I am FOR workers, as that is what my family was. Blue collar all the way.
I think it is good to have chinalaborwatch, as I am sure that communist regimes take a lot of liberties and make sure they live well, but people don't. Nothing new there.
The poster gave you plenty of examples of how much money is made in other parts of the world.
Again: Do not apply USA standards to other cultures or countries.
Yep, hardly differences. So few differences they had to hire extra people to make sure absolutely nothing changes.
There's clearly something different enough that the manufacturers are having to change the way they build it.
This is a good point, I'm wondering if Apple have done this on purpose, released a number of different rumours and test models that have been allowed to "leak" in order to push people in a different direction and then bang show us a surprise that we didn't see coming. I could be wrong but it's just a thought.
That's what I say back home in Indonesia, I live/lived there for years, on Java island, it is 3 times bigger than where I come from originally, 17 million people here, java is 3 times bigger as I said before but has more than 120 million people on that ilsand alone, there are just no jobs for all these people, the pie is just to small to have a decent serving for all.
Wondering if they are changing the iPhone product drastically, Update the current design to the 7 while close in looks different enough and shock us all with a one more thing moment and introduce a pro line of iPhones that is completely different and of course more money but different. No headphone jack stereo speakers a super camera upgrade better cpu ram all of it.
By having two completely different lines like macs before it the consumer gets more choice the lineup can be simplified instead of numbers it could be just iPhone and iPhone pro like macs.
By having two completely different lines like macs before it the consumer gets more choice the lineup can be simplified instead of numbers it could be just iPhone and iPhone pro like macs.
You think?? I still maintain that the 6 is the worst form factor iPhone ever, too big, too wide, too slippy, too ugly. Ironically for me, the thinness is the only thing I like (and the main thing others dislike) but quite a few don't like the design even if they do prefer the bigger screen options.
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This is Apple we are talking about here.
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You think?? I still maintain that the 6 is the worst form factor iPhone ever, too big, too wide, too slippy, too ugly. Ironically for me, the thinness is the only thing I like (and the main thing others dislike) but quite a few don't like the design even if they do prefer the bigger screen options.
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This. I would much prefer the 5S design. Those hard edges made sure it stayed in my hand. The 6S Plus is too slippery that I HAVE to use a case.
Yes, and that is worldwide. Not everybody can have a job.
And, that doesn't even take into account those who don't want to work or are not capable to do even the simplest tasks.
I used to be in Export Marketing and from a desk it is so easy to make judgements and say this is the way this and that should be , etc.
Then you travel (I like you, did plenty) and see the world and it's all not so easy.
A few years back my previous company top bosses were upset with Indonesia when they dared to sell Refreshing Towelettes by the piece, while the German pack was a minimum of 5 with a printed folding carton.
The local Indonesian retailer was a guy with a bicycle and he had display cases on his bike. Selling Wrigley's chewing gum by one stick and whatever else, but all onesies.
We then let them produce locally to save them money and they couldn't even run the factory until night (when people were sleeping) as there wasn't enough electricity to run the machines during the day.
That's the stuff nobody in USA realizes. Some countries don't even have enough fresh water etc., and we complain about protruding lenses and antenna lines. LOL.
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You would be "embarrassed" if the factory that you did NOT run, but assembled yours (and EVERY other company's) gadgets... had an instance of 17 suicides from a one million plus work force, over a period of five years; making it statistically lower than the national average? You'd be embarrassed that, even though that is true, they went to great lengths to prevent it by things that are tangible... like the nets installed by Foxconn- to things less tangible, like the local spiritual advisors sent there by Apple to counsel those that may be battling with depression, anxiety, loneliness, or addiction?
Hmmmm....
You pick weird things to be embarrassed by.
I'd be saddened by the deaths (I actually am) & I'd be relieved by the efforts to quell such issues (I actually am here as well).
Really? I did a comparison using your website for Zhengzhou to where I live, and it's about 600% more expensive for rent where I live in comparison. So, very approximately, $580*600% = 3480 * 12 = $41,760/yr, not a bad salary when comparing cost of living. Yes, the hours are atrocious and the work is horrifyingly boring, but the pay doesn't seem bad to me at all...
If that's true, it may be enough for me to upgrade from the 6s to the 7 plus. Water and dust proof, dual lens camera, smart connector, and longer battery life. And although I'm not a fan of huge phones, maybe I'll give it a try.
Your examples are farfetched and comical.
There are more things to worry about/important for life than protruding camera lenses and antenna bands.
Again, those with a case have no case.
Everybody else is free to buy the perfect products Android is offering.
Problem solved.
iPhone 7SSE PRO, with a name like that $175 premium!
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Is there a rumour that the battery life will go up, as in a noticeable amount?
Exactly!!
And a cover will hide those huge honking bezels. I am a honking bezel man myself. Sexy!
Maybe the USA pulls all Chinese manufacturing and they get no wages. How about that?
Then they can starve... Is that what you want to see happen
I'm waiting for the iPhone SUPER ULTRA MEGA RIDICULOUSLY UTTERLY UNAPOLOGETICALLY THIN Edition iPhone, you know, the one that is so thin its cuts like a Samurai sword. Go 1mm, or go home.
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Nevermind I want the "S" version, so it's .5mm thin instead.
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Nevermind I want the "S" version, so it's .5mm thin instead.
Nothing. Ramp up is early in order to get the product out earlier. 6s sales are dying.
Nothing. Ramp up is early in order to get the product out earlier. 6s sales are dying.
This is what I don't understand. The 6S Plus (and 6S) was WAYYY better than the 6 IMO. It's perfect. I guess people just wanted bigger screens.
You think?? I still maintain that the 6 is the worst form factor iPhone ever, too big, too wide, too slippy, too ugly. Ironically for me, the thinness is the only thing I like (and the main thing others dislike) but quite a few don't like the design even if they do prefer the bigger screen options.
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It's funny... I completely forgot to be specific that I like the smaller form factor of the SE. Not *quite* enough to invest time and money replacing the 6s I have. But if I damage the 6s badly, it will be replaced with the SE. I just plain like that look & feel. And so do many others based on SE sales.
And thanks for the compliment. I've been watching their matches since the beginning of the year. Pretty amazing, all out guts, stuff. It's the greatest sports story since the Miracle on Ice.
Think they'll release it sooner than usually?Nothing. Ramp up is early in order to get the product out earlier. 6s sales are dying.