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Tim Cook at Sun Valley Conference, 'Looking Forward' to Meetings with Media Executives
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Those are not sunglasses, they are regular glasses with Transitions lenses. They change color in the sun. Very good for events like this one where he's likely going in and out of buildings all day.
Point is: Apple is one of the big players now when it comes to devices linking to the customers. Netflix and other services get more and more popular. My TV plays more Netflix than Cable TV - which comes with my internet bundle. If the traditional stations try to block the change, they will be left behind by the streaming services. Every dollar can only be spent once. If I get Netflix for $7.99/month, why would I have cable (if it wouldn't be bundled)? If I would get my 50MBit/s without the basic cable, I would not have cable. The only thing missing is news and live shows. Wait - I take that back: A lot of news stations have newsfeeds online for free. So, there is no live shows. Wait, there is ESPN on my XBOX360. So, there is still something missing: Live soaps, maybe? Dunno. Nothing I would pay over $100/month for though - like many sports fans have to pay to see their sports channels live.
I just think that the future is On-Demand. The sooner the big wigs realize this, the better.
I just think that the future is On-Demand. The sooner the big wigs realize this, the better.
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nobody clenches fists like that while walking... Tim must have a few 'Buds' in there.. LUNCH BREAK!!!
Dear reading comprehension challenged person. If you'd actually read what I wrote, you'll note that I explicitly stated I wasn't labeling you, I said my opinion was you sounded like a douche (and you're doing a wonderful job reinforcing that opinion).
In any case, thanks for reminding me why I don't usually comment on these threads. While most can appreciate an offhanded humorous comment there's always someone who takes it seriously and says things like they might take lessons in not being shallow. That would be a judgement, BTW.
Considering I have 14 up-votes on my comment, I'm certainly not alone.
Also, if the only options are 720p and 1080p, then I'm not using it either. I have a monthly cap of 30GB, 720p would go through it too quickly. I absolutely need 480p!
And I'm not alone in this situation. Even Netflix Canada added a "low bitrate" option because of those ridiculously low caps.
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DirecTV has a lot of on-demand already. I'm assuming the cables must have similar? I like DirecTV because of the sports extras they provide - special channels during the majors for golf and tennis. And I always seem to stumble across something on a channel I don't normally watch. So I don't know if I'd be ready to go full on-demand or ala cart. But I don't see Apple getting into the cable or satellite business so they'll let the content providers sort it out and throw up apps on iOS and Apple TV.
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You are likely the exception and not the norm and frankly it isn't Apple's issue to deal with that your ISP is run by cheap wankers that put such an unreasonably low cap on usage.
That said, they could keep the 480p option in the mix just like it is now when you buy the HD. Let you have your pick of both/all 3 sizes for all materials (including Extras) according to your preference. And at a more reasonable price like the length related ones I mentioned earlier. Then you could set your account for right now to only get the 480p (you'd still be paying that price on my scheme for basically everything) and then later if things improve you go for the next up. Just like I could set mine to stream 1080p to my Apple TV, get 720p for my iPad (looks just as good and saves a little space) and 480p on my little brothers iPod touch for his cartoons and such. And the issue of paying now for SD cause it's all that is avail and then having to pay again to get the better is solved cause it's all part of the same package.
your comment also brings up something else I wish they would add. Buying without immediate download. sometimes I want to get something because it's on sale but I don't want to bog up my system downloading it. So let me buy, have it appear in my listings as 'in the cloud' and either I can stream it or download it as I wish. Not unlike how iTunes match shows but for movies and tv shows as well. even books and apps that I bought could appear in my library. and if I have home sharing on have that appear on my devices in the common list as well. then they just need to redo the annoyance of the movies/music/tv tabs on the Apple TV UI going to the stores while my stuff is shoved under 'computer' and I'll be thrilled.
Don't recall Tim ever saying they weren't interested in making money off content, just that it's not a big money maker. yes for the most part the media is treated a little like a loss leader to push hardware sales but if there was a way to do that and increase sales to a way that the content would make them a bit of profit they aren't going to turn it down.
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Look how bill gates dresses and keeps his hair, same with the ikea guy.
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You can't really force ISPs to do very much, outside of federal law anyway.
True. And how much do you pay extra to have this service? Just thinking. Also, is it really "on demand" meaning, can you pause it anytime (other than buffering on HD)? I understand it is quite similar. The difference I see is the costs associated with it. With Mac/PC, you can watch TV episodes with limited commercials on Hulu. My PC is connected via HDMI to my TV and I can just watch the episodes on-demand there - for free. For movies, I have Netflix (That is where my XBOX comes into play).
PS: Yay! 500th post - I got my "a".....
I'm still trying to figure out what I've judged you on, or how my original tongue in cheek comment that millionaires dress sloppily has a thing to do with me judging people. But enjoy your world, it sounds like a fascinating place.
I am unfortunately the norm, up here in Canada. A lot of people have monthly caps under 50GB and that's the combined total of download+upload. We also have even less choices for ISPs than people in the USA.
- http://gigaom.com/broadband/netflix-bandwidth-caps-canada/
- http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2011/01/canada-gets-first-bitter-dose-of-metered-internet-billing/
- http://www.zeropaid.com/news/92005/canadian-isps-start-rolling-out-bandwidth-caps-higher-fees/
Some ISPs even have the nerve to charge "insurance" for people who go over their monthly cap.
Search for "ISP Canada monthly cap", there's dozens of similar articles.
So if Apple wants us to use their services, they better understand the situation we have up here.
Yes, my world is a fascinating place because it contains things like logical consistency, realistic appraisal of the exterior world, including making honest valid judgments. My world is not the tongue in cheek world that you live in. Not a world where I try to weasel my way out of past statements.
Since it's so hard for you to remember the recent past very well, here is your original post.
FIG: "You'd think multimillionaires could find clothes that fit better".
(Sounds judgmental to me, but now you say it was all tongue in cheek. How convenient)
(Here is my reply to your original post.)
MacDav: Of course they could, they could have their entire wardrobe hand made by the finest tailors. Obviously, it's not important to them. They are past the adolescent idea that "Clothes make the Man". You might take a lesson here in how not to be shallow.
(Your reply)
Fig: Wow...judgemental much?
(My reply)
MacDav: We all make thousands of judgements throughout each day. If we didn't, we might run through a red light and kill ourselves and others. Making sound judgements is necessary in life. There is a difference between judging and condemning. I am not condemning you. I am only suggesting there is room for improvement. This is true for all of us. I am giving you a helpful nudge in the right direction. Most people don't like to be nudged. I do it anyway, because it's the loving thing to do.
As the tread continues I start to get facetious, because I realized you are not capable of an intellectually honest discussion. (Yes, this is a judgment). I won't post anymore of our exchange. Feel free to do so if you want. The point is that you, yes you, are a very judgmental person. As can be seen in your very first post. Later, You say it's not right to judge someone you don't know well. Then you say I sound like a douche. I'd say that is pretty judgmental, since you don't know me at all. What it comes down to is...You are a Hypocrite and a judgmental one at that. You can try to spin this anyway you want from here on, because I will not be making any more replies. It's a waste of time. You'll say anything to avoid taking responsibility for your past statements.
Whatever floats your boat dude.
I made what most took as a tongue in cheek comment or was at worst being a bit sarcastic, you then decided I'm shallow because of it but any observation I make of you from that comment is unfair of me because I don't know you. And I'm now a judgemental hypocrite and incapable of intellectually honest conversation. I quite enjoy the standards you so evenly apply to your discussions.
It's always fun to argue with people who are never wrong, enjoyed it. C'est la vie.
What is it with this silly mantra? Apple is in the business of selling. If nobody buys, they absolutely need to alter their products. You're talking about an entire country that runs different from ours. If Apple wants to sell stuff there, they damn well need to fit in.
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It was obviously this. Don't worry about it.
If you don't mind I have a question that What is the reason of holding your shoes over the mack book pro?Thanks
