What would make me happy would simply be a Shuffle with a "next playlist" button or toggle (no screen please).
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sartinsauce said:
Yup. I just re-addressed that MVNO rumor again here on Macrumors yesterday. Another part of that rumor is that besides hopping on Cingular's network, that the Apple Stores themselves were going to be transmission/reception spots used to expand signal strength and service.
As far as not knowing about the the success of smartphones "globally", basically we [the U.S.] suck.
We're so far behind the mobile phone technology and features that are being used in other countries [especially Asia] that we would be considered "third world" in that aspect.
brepublican said:
Wow. Talk about murdering the spelling of sarcasm. Geez!
😉
maya said:
Actually, it's all about profit in the end. The margin is fairly irrelevant. In business it's been referred to as "The Taco Bell Theory" since the very late '80's/early 90's, or what we more often nowadays call "volume sales".
Why? All the other fast food chains thought that lowering their prices would be insane and result in lower profits, just like what you have stated.
Taco Bell went out on a limb and decided to introduce a value/99 cent menu with the belief that if they dropped the initial cost of an item, that they would actually end up selling more items. They were right.
That's why practically ever major fast food chain now has a value menu. They sold a higher volume by reducing their initial profit margin, resulting in more profit in the end.
AtHomeBoy_2000 said:
With iSight being included in all of Apple's new notebooks and the iMac, I doubt very much that they would exclude it from their phone debut.
I'm thinkin' Apple MacPhone @ $299 [unlikely] or most likely $349 - $399 [Treo & Blackberry pricing].
cycocelica
macrumors 68000
If that is indeed what it is, I will be very disappointed. Anything besides that will probably be great.Chappers said:
brepublican said:
"Down" with the MacBook? "Down"?!
Wow. You are/ British, aren't you? 🙂
Just kidding. Welcome, my "friend from across the pond."
MrCrowbar said:
I should kill you for this. I want those 30 seconds of my life back.
😉
mac_hine82 said:
Well, if we think about "fun", I could foresee Ballmer making a special presentation of his monkey dance in Apple's HQ while the iPod Boombox Michael Jackson Edition is being announced, whaddya guys think? 😉
MacQuest said:
That wasn't funny at all. I suppose that Justice resolutions don't mean a thing anymore... right?
Back on topic, Appleinsider points out that this event might be focused more on iPod complements and products than on Mac computers... Sadly, this sounds likely, as the iPod almost received no time during MacWorld Expo.
If it is a PDA, I'll be mad!!! I just bought a brandnew ¥300 ($2.50) PAA-Personal Analog Assistant. 😛
I'd really like a PDA that is an 30 or 60GB iPod as well. I don't want to be carrying around my iPod and PDA. Plus my colorless 4G iPod could use an update.
For those rumors of it being a smartphone, would it only be available in the US? Or would it eventually make it overseas? If so, by time it reached Japan I would probably be in the market for a new mobile.
I'd really like a PDA that is an 30 or 60GB iPod as well. I don't want to be carrying around my iPod and PDA. Plus my colorless 4G iPod could use an update.
For those rumors of it being a smartphone, would it only be available in the US? Or would it eventually make it overseas? If so, by time it reached Japan I would probably be in the market for a new mobile.
steve_hill4
macrumors 68000
Don't know, I know someone currently in their sandwich year at Intel. I know about NDAs and such, but he seemed genuinely surprised when I mentioned ViiV as a possibility for a Mac Mini/DVR device. He stated that it wasn't going to be an Apple thing. If it was a red herring, he is one hell of an actor.MacQuest said:
steve_hill4
macrumors 68000
Oh that comment was Bad. I'm sure some would find this a Thriller, but to the rest of us, that guy is merely History. 😉MacQuest said:
gauchogolfer
macrumors 603
MacMosher said:
I'd love to come by and see the estate some time 😎
BTW: manor= big house, manner= method
your= possession, you're = you are
Sorry for the grammar snipe, but after 21 pages I couldn't take it any more 🙂
Based on my apple experience so far I feel I KNOW what is coming on 28th...
Bought iPod in July last year (20gb colour -just after they merged the b&w & photo lines). Replace a few weeks later by video iPod.
Bought iMac G5 Rev C in November (just after update). Replaced a few weeks later by Core Duo.
Early Feb..... bought..... iPod Shuffle (for wife)......
Of course would be dissapointed with that. Lets hope for something much more exciting!
Bought iPod in July last year (20gb colour -just after they merged the b&w & photo lines). Replace a few weeks later by video iPod.
Bought iMac G5 Rev C in November (just after update). Replaced a few weeks later by Core Duo.
Early Feb..... bought..... iPod Shuffle (for wife)......
Of course would be dissapointed with that. Lets hope for something much more exciting!
sartinsauce said:
I don't know much about patents except for the fact that alot of things are released "patent pending".
A lot of products probably are in "patent pending" status, even if it doesn't openly state it. I think that would be enough to keep any potential thieved from producing a similar product, knowing that if/when the patent is granted that they would be in some serious trouble and owe a lot of money.
Just my opinion.
MacMosher said:
gauchogolfer said:
MacMosher! YOU 'TARD!!!
You just got schooled on English grammar by someone from "Juan-les-Pins", [thank gawd for copy/paste] France!
Nothing against France or it's citizens "gauchogolfer". I'm just pointing out the irony.
I'm looking forward to the new and fun Apple products this Tuesday. 🙂
liketom
macrumors 601
MacQuest said:
Who ??
i was just looking at the Wine & Gastronomy section on the Hungary.com website before i posted so thats why 😀
http://www.hungary.com/servlet/page...rtal30&_schema=PORTAL30&p_menuitem=4815931064
Well if it's iPod accessories there's nothing I need that I don't already have so I hope Apple won't be doing that.
Perhaps a BT Mighty Mouse is on the way? I'd like to have that. Perhaps some new software, not sure exactly what but I'm all for Apple developing new apps.
Perhaps a BT Mighty Mouse is on the way? I'd like to have that. Perhaps some new software, not sure exactly what but I'm all for Apple developing new apps.
I just hope nobody here is ever charged with a raping accusation - even if the court determines your innocence, you might still be a rapist for all your life, because, you know, who does still care for what the judges have to say? We all make our own justice, and say who is guilty and who is not, right? 😕
Anyway, I don't happen to fancy MJ more than some of you seem to do: I just fancy justice and pressumption of innocence.
That said, I wish there would be new iBooks... but it seems that it is more likely that Apple will announce them on April 1st, and keep this event iPod oriented.
Anyway, I don't happen to fancy MJ more than some of you seem to do: I just fancy justice and pressumption of innocence.
That said, I wish there would be new iBooks... but it seems that it is more likely that Apple will announce them on April 1st, and keep this event iPod oriented.
live coverage feb 28
there's a message at http://www.AppleNews.info
that they will have Live Coverage
there's a message at http://www.AppleNews.info
that they will have Live Coverage