In fact people make a big deal about apple being biggest client to Samsung, which is actually about 3-6%. However, as far as cost of an iDevice goes, Apple pays much bigger portion of it to Samsung. Definitely more than 3-6% per device...
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In fact people make a big deal about apple being biggest client to Samsung, which is actually about 3-6%. However, as far as cost of an iDevice goes, Apple pays much bigger portion of it to Samsung. Definitely more than 3-6% per device...
Exactly.
They do a great job of communicating their lack of competitiveness and their unimaginative, half-baked attempts to keep pace all on their own. I just discuss what's already obvious.
Still waiting on competition that is actually *viable*, and that can actually out-Apple Apple. Because if you can't, you're dong it wrong.
What will it take? SIMPLE: another visionary company, that is more afraid of stagnation than risk, that takes pride in a supremely well-implemented vertical business model. Done.
So far, none on the horizon whatsoever.
That's interesting: sharp could design the thing but they couldnt manufacture it.. I wonder if that basically means that the ip is owned by sharp and licensed to manufactures like samsung in a limited basis... If so, then we probably won't be seeing any retina galaxy tabs for a long time......
Asus Transformer Prime is way much better than any iPad out there.
1920x1200 display, 18hrs battery and QWERTY keyboard.. oh and USB ports.
And now you can get practically the same software for it too, like Adobes stuff.
And you can even dual-boot it with Ubuntu Linux. Way more useful machine than iPad.
i wouldn't quite go that far and say it's much better. It's certainly comparable but to call it way better is far fetched.
If your argument for better is due to attachments and non-ecosystem based addons then i would have to disagree with you 100%
That's just it. You have an absolute inability to discern any achievements made by other companies. For you, if Apple didn't make it, it's instantly dismissed. No matter the subject, the implications, or the innovations, you just pass it by. Hell, Samsung could come out with a tablet that produces baked fish and loaves of bread out of thin air at the touch of a button, and all you'd do is parrot old catchphrases and...
"...yawn. Wake me up when someone besides Apple gets it. They're doing it wrong. Lipstick on a pig. Apple just works".
...blar.
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Competition is one story, but business is another one. I don't like Samsung's method or ads or propaganda for their Galaxy line, it's just so desperate, mindless, and always in-rush to get on with the competition.
But no doubt they're the king of LCD or OLED technology on earth, the rest is just pawns, except maybe Panasonic who also specialized on plasma display. But that's another story.
With that said, I'm curious .. because Sharp's display quality is not really that good, what does that mean? Did Apple actually use Sharp on some of the iPad? Doesn't that means we'll hava panel lottery with some of the first batches? If so, that wouldn't be fair, and YOU really should consider cancel your order if that's the case.
Competition is one story, but business is another one. I don't like Samsung's method or ads or propaganda for their Galaxy line, it's just so desperate, mindless, and always in-rush to get on with the competition.
But no doubt they're the king of LCD or OLED technology on earth, the rest is just pawns, except maybe Panasonic who also specialized on plasma display. But that's another story.
With that said, I'm curious .. because Sharp's display quality is not really that good, what does that mean? Did Apple actually use Sharp on some of the iPad? Doesn't that means we'll hava panel lottery with some of the first batches? If so, that wouldn't be fair, and YOU really should consider cancel your order if that's the case.
Given that the largest part of Samsung's revenue comes from its position as a parts supplier, it would be corporate suicide to mess with a highly visible client. Yes, it would hurt Apple immensely, but in the long run, it would hurt Samsung more, because it would make other current and future component clients nervous.
You've just shown why it isn't even in the same league. You still don't get it.
If ASUS keps thinking like you, they'll never make a substantial impact in the tablet . . . er . . iPad Market.
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Like what? the "achievements" that were at CES this year? Lol
I had major issues with backlight bleeding on 4 different iPad 2s and went through a nightmare with Apple about it. They eventually gave me a free TimeCapsule which was awesome. But as cool as that was, I BETTER NOT have backlight or any screen issues with this new iPad and the retina display or I am going to be SEVERELY upset!!!
This is what I'm talking about. Do something different from Apple, something potentially better, and it's not "innovative" to you. Oh no. Instead, they "don't get it". Do exactly the same, and suddenly it's not "innovative" enough. They're just copycat companies. Circular arguments all up ins.
If it isn't Apple, there is no winning with you. You are completely devoid of subjectivity,
What? There was plenty of interesting stuff at this last CES. They just didn't have some overly enthusiastic old guy up on stage saying neat and magical over and over again, so you'd know when you're supposed to like something or not.
I'd take an LG HDTV over a Samsung any day. Who wants active 3D with expensive glasses and batteries to replace? LG has the idea with passive 3D and now I see Samsung is copying that idea. LG will also be first with a large screen OLED in the 55" range. Just because Samsung is a larger company then LG it doesn't mean they out innovate them.
It's funny how some people around here can hate on Samsung when it comes to some of their products and want to see Samsung go down, yet say Samsung is the only way to go when you buy TVs or displays. That doesn't make sense to me. There are different divisions, but it is all the same company. You buy a Samsung TV and I can promise some of the profit finds it's way back to the mobile division.
Well Apple hasn't actually "manufactured" anything for years. They are just a design company at this point so they have to rely on everyone else for components and Foxconn for assembly. It is surprising they wouldn't shop around for other suppliers however because they are only adding profit to Samsung. The money in turn is used against them in legal battles. Basically they are helping Samsung in legal battles against themselves. It might be different divisions, but the profit goes to the same parent company.
Sometimes I do. It'll happen. There's just too many of them on MR these days. And most of them are AppleInsider's (and other Apple sites') banned members.
or it could be the other way. I have found that AppleInsider and some other Apple sites are run by complete Apple Fanboys who will ban pretty much anyone who does not complete worship Apple. MR I find to mods and board themselves to be much more open and willing to not have the blind worship of Apple.
I beg to differ. While many posters do offer reasonable criticism of Apple and the products, others offer thinly-veiled negativity in the guise of objectivity, and there are those who simply troll without much consequences. Almost in any other specific-theme forum, a poster who hangs around just to post negative opinions on the said topic will be considered problematic yet you seem to suggest that is fine.
Saw an interesting question on another tech site today. Went something like this:
If Samsung makes the CPU, memory and display, and Google provides some major basic services like GMail, YouTube and Maps...
... does that mean the iPad3 is really a Samsung-Google tablet, running iOS ?
If Samsung makes the CPU, memory and display, and Google provides some major basic services like GMail, YouTube and Maps...
... does that mean the iPad3 is really a Samsung-Google tablet, running iOS ?
I had major issues with backlight bleeding on 4 different iPad 2s and went through a nightmare with Apple about it. They eventually gave me a free TimeCapsule which was awesome. But as cool as that was, I BETTER NOT have backlight or any screen issues with this new iPad and the retina display or I am going to be SEVERELY upset!!!
ipad2 screen backlight bleeding issue was caused by lg screens. pretty well known.
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Your assumption is wrong so your entire argument is off. Apple doesn't provide largest part of samsung's revenue. Apple is largest customer of Samsung. But it only means Apple buying parts from samsung contributes to about 3-6% of Samsung group's total revenue (the group including electronics, lcd, ship yard etc).
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Saw an interesting question on another tech site today. Went something like this:
If Samsung makes the CPU, memory and display, and Google provides some major basic services like GMail, YouTube and Maps...
... does that mean the iPad3 is really a Samsung-Google tablet, running iOS ?
Ahaha. that is so true. I know very few people who use @me.com email address. Most, I mean MOST use gmail. And they certainly utilize more of youtube and Maps...