Attention to detail? McLaren automobiles are notorious for poor quality and mediocre resale value. This is well-documented.
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McLaren Confirms Talks With Apple, But They 'Never Matured to Definitive Proposition'
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Attention to detail? McLaren automobiles are notorious for poor quality and mediocre resale value. This is well-documented.
Windows 10 is not bad at all. Especially when talking about viruses and other stuff. The only Windows machines I would buy are the MS made ones like the surface though.
We have reached a weird point where all big players have good quality hardware to go w the software.
I wonder if, like with the sapphire company in Texas, Apple told McLaren to "put your big boy pants on and just sign the contract"? Is Apple destructive to companies these days? I love Apple products, but seems Apple product pricing is getting a little out of hand.
Gotta agree, Ive (or whoever is in charge of Industrial Design right now) is forgetting the essentials, such as honest design (The new MacBook Pro speakers anyone?) and the obsession with form over function and unergonomic products is not my cup of tea.
If Apple takes over McLaren, will McLaren be renamed MacLaren?
If they make a Formula 1 car, they can call it the MacLaren Pro.
If they make a street-legal car for consumers, they can call it the iMacLaren.
If they make a small roadster, they can call it the MacLaren Mini.
If they make a Formula 1 car, they can call it the MacLaren Pro.
If they make a street-legal car for consumers, they can call it the iMacLaren.
If they make a small roadster, they can call it the MacLaren Mini.
Maybe Tim Cook is so stupid that he'll sell macOS to Microsoft.
I hardly consider the two of them sitting down and chatting as confirming they were in discussions of a take over or large investment Mac Rumors.....
I said hello to the till lady today in the supermarket... translated by MacRumors... I proposed to the till lady today...
I said hello to the till lady today in the supermarket... translated by MacRumors... I proposed to the till lady today...
Citation?
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Um, no. On the other hand, if you were spotted coming out of the till lady's apartment, people might talk.
It always makes me laugh (in derision) whenever I read anything about Apple developing a car or even underlying technology.
Given the lack of attention or interest to developing their existing (basic and still ridiculously limited) interface known as CarPlay these past few years, it's a joke to imagine there's anything remotely feasible brewing in Timmy's magical "pipeline".
Given the lack of attention or interest to developing their existing (basic and still ridiculously limited) interface known as CarPlay these past few years, it's a joke to imagine there's anything remotely feasible brewing in Timmy's magical "pipeline".
McLarenLife.com is a great place to check.
In terms of resale, you can get used 12C/650S for significantly less than MSRP. It's common to get huge discounts on new 650S. The 675LT was supposed to be limited edition, but McLaren made too many. Now they barely sell for MSRP.
http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/prepare-your-bank-account-because-the-mclaren-mp4-12c-i-1767992860
Ferraris and Porsches don't depreciate at the same level as McLarens.
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The two happiest days of a McLaren owner...
The day they buy the car....and the day they cut their losses.
"We removed the brake pedal"
BUT WHY!?
"Courage"
BUT WHY!?
"Courage"
The last thing I want to hear is Jony.
Yes, very sad. I think Apple needs a safe space in which to cry and regroup. This despite being the most valuable company in the world; their leading product, the iPhone, selling as fast as they can make them with latest estimates that nearly a quarter of a billion people will buy it; their latest product, the Macbook Pro, already having set records for sales and selling as fast as they can make them; having $10 billion net income in the last quarter alone; conversions from Android setting an all time record; service revenue setting an all time record and now the equivalent of its own Fortune 100 company, Apple Pay growing at an exponential rate, up 500%; just set the record for the most revenue in a year by any company in the world. Estimated to have sold more smart watches than the entire rest of the industry lifetime sales combined and having now reached 104% of the entire cell phone industry's profits, we weep for Apple.
Maybe if they could just, as you state, innovate like Google did with the Pixel. Of course they would have to give up a waterproof phone, have a greatly reduced processor power and speed, no duo lens camera, etc., etc. but good point.
Great observation- It's indeed a very sad time for Apple.
There's so many things flawed with this post it's quite incredible. Yeah everyone wants a Pixel and not the iPhone 7.
Probably Jony's wet dream to buy McLaren.
However, under Tim Cook's leadership Apple is much more likely to buy the Prius from Toyota.
However, under Tim Cook's leadership Apple is much more likely to buy the Prius from Toyota.
I think your emotions are clouding facts and logic. Apple's iPhone sales are projected to go up next year. Businesses go in cycles and iPad definitely peaked early.
As for Google innovating with the Pixel, it's simply a rebranding of Nexus, but at a much higher price point to help Google increase revenues to offset slowing ad sales. In fact, you'll find tons of reddit comments about how it's just a money grab and a ripoff because it's priced the same as iPhone but lacks many of its innovations... A10/M9 chip, secure enclave, dual lens camera, original design including never before done 7 step aluminum finish to create the jet black finish, 3D Touch, wide color gamut display, Taptic Engine, etc. The Pixel doesn't even include stereo speakers or water-resistant design. Even the Nexus had stereo speakers.
If you stop grading Apple on a curve and stop reading the negative comments on these boards, I think you'll find that Apple is still the gold standard and the innovation leader in the spaces in which they compete. Just because innovations like the W1 chip and AirPods aren't the next iPhone, doesn't make them any less innovative... in fact, I'd argue it's far more innovative than anything introduced with the Pixel and will be far more desirable... if it ever ships.
Since you run a successful multi-billion dollar company you should definitely give them some direction.
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You'll be here all week I'm sure.
Apple: We would like to partner with you.
McLaren: Sure what do you have in mind. Any ideas.
Apple: First things first, your cars are too fat. We would like to make it slim also they are way too powerful. People don't need so much power. We know what people need.
McLaren: I think you know where the door is. Don't let it hit you on the way out.
McLaren: Sure what do you have in mind. Any ideas.
Apple: First things first, your cars are too fat. We would like to make it slim also they are way too powerful. People don't need so much power. We know what people need.
McLaren: I think you know where the door is. Don't let it hit you on the way out.
