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I know, right?
It's not an insult, and actually a 4-pin FW400 port is indeed called mini FW by quite a few people and companies.
Well, them not being Apple, and Apple being the one with the trademark of the name of the standardized spec, I believe I'll call it what it is supposed to be called.
Or maybe I'll buy an "iTouch".
Well, them not being Apple, and Apple being the one with the trademark of the name of the standardized spec, I believe I'll call it what it is supposed to be called.
Or maybe I'll buy an "iTouch".
Actually, I've corrected a good amount of people on the incorrect "iTouch" name.
And for some proof to satisfy you, here's a credible link that will back up my "Mini FW400" statement. Scroll down and look for the box that depicts the available ports on the laptop.
Oh! I see the confusion now.
I'm supposed to trust what Gateway says. Gateway. The people who used to put their computers in Holstein cow-inspired boxes before they were purchased and now exist only in name as a subsidiary.
I understand now. Situation: clarified.
A misnomer by the majority is never a fact.
It's never been meant to be called mini FW400
The article here although a Wiki never mentions it as mini FW.
It's always been 4 pin in all the manuals I've been reading.
It was just an example. CNET uses the term "Mini FW" all the time, and they are very legit.
This is like motherboard vs logicboard. They're the same thing.
2009? Fail.
No.
HDMI output, like I said, to a TV or other. Keyword: output.
The name is interchangeable.
I'll explain.
A Serial port is for connecting peripherals.
A Parallel port is for printers.
S-Video is for video out.
Your first.
Look at the iMac, the Mac Mini, and the Mac Pro. Then come back and make fun of my answers.
I'm confused as to how that is an answer to my point.
'Kay. DVI-HDMI and Mini DisplayPort-HDMI exist, as well as Mini DVI-HDMI.
Only because it has to be to fit your argument.
They all died in 1997. Or perhaps you haven't used USB. If you're still using ports with dozens of pins, you need to upgrade your peripherals.
What was that one post earlier? You're still using paper with guide holes? Probably.
Last time I checked, we were in the MacBook Pro, PowerBook forum.
You didn't make a point.
I'm glad you agree with me.
It's not mine, it's just fact.
Fine, if you want to narrow your argument to semantics, I will, too.
The 17" MacBook Pro was available for purchase and shipment in 2009 with a DVI port.
No, you just didn't read it. I was saying that the entire specification that made up the port was shoddy.
That adapters for your precious HDMI exist, yes. I do not agree that it has any purpose on a computer.
I'll believe you when you cite a source for "mini FireWire" from a company that owns the rights to the name FireWire.
Meaning Apple.
Wrong, he was saying Apple allows its computers to have connectivity with adapters and not have all those ports built directly into the logic/motherboard.
This also allows their computers to maintain an aesthetically pleasing exterior. See the difference for yourself.
versus
Wrong, he was saying Apple allows its computers to have connectivity with adapters and not have all those ports built directly into the logic/motherboard.
This also allows their computers to maintain an aesthetically pleasing exterior. See the difference for yourself.
versus
How is that fact that I'm glad he agrees with me wrong?
Oh look! I see Parallel, Serial, AND S-Video... huh.
like the os x/windows desktop icons..The 24" LED ACD is the most beautiful screen I've ever laid my eyes on!
me like. were can i find those?lol
*furrows brow*
I'm having difficulty understanding why you are not understanding my arguments... because you're pretending that I'm agreeing with you.
The point made with the comparison between the piece of trash computer on the top and the MacBook on the bottom is that, while one uses ports that were invented in the 70's, the other uses technology invented in this century, other than audio in/out.
Who's pretending?
Regardless of the date when the ports were made, they are still being built into current models.
Which (and now we come to the end) is the saddest thing about the computing industry today.
Troll?? Anyone else agree?
That computer was made in 2002.
My point was, Apple provides the same amount of connectivity through *optional* adapters, without clunking up the exterior like that Dell model.
And if one doesn't use the connection, they aren't stuck with ports and dust-catchers they'll never use.
Also, USB-Serial adapters exist if you really must have them.
Pretty sure they have USB-Parallel adapters too.
There's always the option for minidisplayport -> DVI & VGA and one with HDMI is coming shortly.
Also, Apple killed Serial ports on its entire line starting with the 1999 iMac. Replaced them with USB and lucked out by it catching on elsewhere and being pioneers for the entire computer industry... again...
That computer was made in 2002.
My point was, Apple provides the same amount of connectivity through *optional* adapters, without clunking up the exterior like that Dell model.
And if one doesn't use the connection, they aren't stuck with ports and dust-catchers they'll never use.
Also, USB-Serial adapters exist if you really must have them.
Pretty sure they have USB-Parallel adapters too.
There's always the option for minidisplayport -> DVI & VGA and one with HDMI is coming shortly.
Also, Apple killed Serial ports on its entire line starting with the 1999 iMac. Replaced them with USB and lucked out by it catching on elsewhere and being pioneers for the entire computer industry... again...
do you choose not to recognize that there are adapters to use those bulky ports?
i dont really see your argument
A well rounded ending for our debate. Also, please excuse the lame comment I made earlier (pun intended).
Wrong, he was saying Apple allows its computers to have connectivity with adapters and not have all those ports built directly into the logic/motherboard.
This also allows their computers to maintain an aesthetically pleasing exterior. See the difference for yourself.
versus
FAIL!
Post a picture of a current PC model next time. Skewing the images is an epic fail, just like the iMac vs. desktop clutter photo, you know, where the webcam breaks.
Most modern PCs have caught on to the Apple asthetics, and in some regards surpassed them, like in the Sony TT which has more ports, output options, internal HDD space, and customizable options (like Blu Ray) than the Macbook Air and still manages to be lighter and smaller.
Or just post a pick of any PC 17" compared to the 17" MBP past or present.