Man. I bought rmbp 15 in US. I have saved 500 EUROS. 500 ****** EUROS. Can you imagine ? i could have also bought an additional iphone for that.
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Tim Cook: 'Android is Like Europe', Many Different Things Under One Name
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Man. I bought rmbp 15 in US. I have saved 500 EUROS. 500 ****** EUROS. Can you imagine ? i could have also bought an additional iphone for that.
I'm amazed that it's February and we haven't seen any iPhone hardware leaks yet. Maybe the new iPhone will be like the nMP and surprise us all. When did we start seeing leaks of iPhone 5 hardware?
Because the US isn't alone on their continent either
But they seem constantly forget it. Including the fact there's a second American continent, the South one.
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Americans tend to forget that they come from Europe (probably poor knowledge of history). Their ancestors left Europe in search for better life, though what they have know isn't exactly better and most certainly far below European average. In this view, we should offer compassion and understanding to many Americans, who not only live in complete ignorance, but are also able to connect the wealth of one corporation to their personal success, not to mention national greatness.
Besides, I think Apple is under momentum of past right now and the cracks are already showing. Tim Cook may be a good manager, but his children (playboy Ive especially) went out of control since Adolf Jobs passed away. This should be something of increased interest to him.
Americans tend to forget that they come from Europe (probably poor knowledge of history). Their ancestors left Europe in search for better life, though what they have know isn't exactly better and most certainly far below European average. In this view, we should offer compassion and understanding to many Americans, who not only live in complete ignorance, but are also able to connect the wealth of one corporation to their personal success, not to mention national greatness.
Besides, I think Apple is under momentum of past right now and the cracks are already showing. Tim Cook may be a good manager, but his children (playboy Ive especially) went out of control since Adolf Jobs passed away. This should be something of increased interest to him.
Removing the VAT yields 777 USD for the 16 GB 5s
Regarding Cook, as a famous European with US roots would have put it, not his finest hour.
No, please read what I actually said. He's talking about the tendency of Americans to talk about 'Europe' as if it were one country. He's not saying Americans invented the word.
Exactly, that is the going price for the base 5s.
700 euros which includes 23% VAT.
Most people love Apple products but difficult to compare value with, let's say, a Nexus 5.
I did only read the first 2 pages... but does it come down to comparing Apples to Oranges while the Bananas feel offended about this?
A see some people blowing this up into something it's not.
He made a statement, maybe it wasn't worded correctly, but it certainly wasn't offensive to Europeans. I am not offended, and why would I be.
I believe he was eluding to the fact that most Americans think of Europe as one thing, rather than a union made up of countless states. It just wasn't worded that way.
Some people need to calm down, seriously.
He made a statement, maybe it wasn't worded correctly, but it certainly wasn't offensive to Europeans. I am not offended, and why would I be.
I believe he was eluding to the fact that most Americans think of Europe as one thing, rather than a union made up of countless states. It just wasn't worded that way.
Some people need to calm down, seriously.
I'm not so sure I'd say us Americans are worse off than our EU counterparts. How do you figure that? Those of us who work and contribute to society are doing quite well. We own property, decent houses, cars, toys, pretty much whatever we want. What does Europe have over us? "Free" health care? Great, except it's not free. Europeans are used to handing over most of their paycheck for the good of the community. No thanks. I can take care of myself.
I don't see many people leaving Mexico trying to get into Europe. I also don't see too many Americans trying to leave here and get into Europe. It's always the other way around. I wonder why that is? Maybe because the USA is still the best place to be if you are ambitious and willing to work hard and make something of yourself. Sorry but those are the facts.
I agree as european (though i am from central part of europe). But remember. A lot and by lot i mean hilariously a lot of jobs are being sent offshore from US and that is the biggest problem for your country. It is almost the same in europe but some jobs have to stay in the maternal countries because indians don't speak french / german / italian etc.
Yes, America is a great place to be if you're smug and succrssful. Now try losing your job and health insurance. See how much you like it now.
P.S. probabky can't afford to run that car you rely on anymore. Shame there's no public transport, huh?
It is totally accurate. You don't think about yourself as european. You don't want to be associated with romanians, bulgarians, slovak or russian people. You think abour yourself AS A BRITISH PERSON.
That's different in US.
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Making big headlines?? I seriously doubt that.
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Because the US is a COUNTRY, made up of states. Europe is not. Thats what I was referring to.
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And i was referring to that Europe does not want to be A COUNTRY and THAT IS why it always will be A CRAP...PLAYGROUND FULL OF KIDS FIGHTING ABOUT THEIR COLORFUL CASTLES.
About that Russia part are u kidding me ?
EU has an additional level of legislation and government.
The discussion here is ignoring the EU provincial level.
Anything that gives people an opportunity to rip on Tim Cook seems en vogue on Apple sites these days. There's obviously a reason Mac Rumors chose to highlight this portion of Cook's interview. And put it up late Friday where it most likely will be the first thing people see here all weekend. By Monday morning this thread will probably have 500+ comments.
Yes and NO. Russia is not in EU but Western Russia including its capital city Moscow is in Europe. post Soviet Eastern and Central countries are still under some russian influence.