Will Apple Keep the Lead?

[iChan]

I actually the longevity issues regarding OLED no longer exist.

 

[sosumi]

Originally posted by alset
This isn't Steve trolling --- this is getting the facts straight. Anyone who is passionate about Apple and the vital role Steve has played in it's development will likely enjoy learning the bad along with the good. To be clear: I love my parents, but that doesn't mean I can't see their shortcomings. I love what Steve does, but that doesn't mean I turn a blind eye to his failings. Recognizing these aspects of a person's personality grants deeper appreciation of the highlights.

Dan [/B]

Thanks for keeping this thread decent. I totally agree with you. "The second coming of Steve Jobs" is absolutly the best book I ever read about Steve Jobs. "Pirates Of Sillicon Valley" didn't say very much though, but can maybe be a good introduction.

 

[Dstreelm]

Re: Re: Re: OLEDs

Originally posted by iChan
I read somewhere that Apple could use a B&W OLED screen that lasts as long as the current screen... just to test out the technology for future versions.

current colour OLED's last around the same amount of time as the iPod's battery life expectancy. So i propose, if the cell phone industry is going to be leaping on OLED's this year as predicted, then Apple can probably get these screens at a lower cost than what they are now...

regardless of life expectancy, which is said to be about one or two years, (just like the ipod battery) maybe Apple can replace the screen as well as the battery with Apple care.

why would they do that?? its just asking for a nother lawsuit like the people whining about the ipod or the ibook. seriously, what is wrong with this country, people would rasther sue than just get the problem fixed for $100.

apple wont use oleds until they think that they are a superior product, and they arent yet

 

[jayscheuerle]

Frankly, I think Apple's turnaround has more to do with Jonathan Ives designs than Steve's contributions. The best thing Steve has done is to let great designs actually make it to marketplace without too many compromises.

 

[jayscheuerle]

Pixar and Disney

Pixar needed Disney to market and distribute their films before they had a reputation behind them. This was a great leap of faith on Disney's part and both companies have benefited because of the association. At this point, Pixar has a far better recent track record than Disney does and no longer needs Disney's name attached, but they may still benefit from Disney's marketing ability. From what I understand, Pixar is aching to break free once they complete their end of the contract.

 

[Awimoway]

Originally posted by jayscheuerle
Frankly, I think Apple's turnaround has more to do with Jonathan Ives designs than Steve's contributions. The best thing Steve has done is to let great designs actually make it to marketplace without too many compromises.

That's a nice point. I hate the concept of the concept car. They always (well, not always) look so awesome, yet all we ever get is some lame trickle-down of "elements" from the concept car in lame watered-down versions. Let the artistry show through! Jobs does this at Apple and it turns a lot of heads.

 

[splashman]

Re: Pixar and Disney

Originally posted by jayscheuerle
Pixar needed Disney to market and distribute their films before they had a reputation behind them. This was a great leap of faith on Disney's part and both companies have benefited because of the association.

"Great leap of faith"? While I constantly denigrate what Disney has become, their bean counters are not morons. They recognized a good thing and saw money to be made. If Disney hadn't, somebody else would have.

From what I understand, Pixar is aching to break free once they complete their end of the contract.

I think you're the only one who understands that. While it's well-known that Pixar is unhappy about the existing contract, Pixar execs have been quoted many times saying they would like to stay with Disney, if they can reach agreement on the percentages, and I believe them. Disney enjoys a unique position in the market, and Pixar recognizes that.

Seems to me that if Pixar wanted to break free, they wouldn't be continuing their heated and lengthy negotiations with Disney. Pixar needs somebody to market and distribute their films -- they have said repeatedly that they will focus on what they do best (make films) and leave the rest to somebody else.

One thing is for certain: whether Pixar re-signs with Disney or finds a new partner, they will get a much better deal this time around.