Random Passerby
Oct 25, 07:27 PM
I have a not-quite-offtopic question - I know you can exchange your computer for a new one within 14 days if you buy a MB now. (would you have to pay a restocking fee?)
What about if applecare is sending you a new MB to replace an old defective ibook? You didn't buy it, so you don't have a receipt. Could you exchange it for a C2D?
This isn't an entirely greed based query - after years of dealing with the logic board fiasco I'm nervous about getting a lemony macbook that randomly shuts down.
What about if applecare is sending you a new MB to replace an old defective ibook? You didn't buy it, so you don't have a receipt. Could you exchange it for a C2D?
This isn't an entirely greed based query - after years of dealing with the logic board fiasco I'm nervous about getting a lemony macbook that randomly shuts down.
shady28
May 1, 08:13 PM
Price difference isn't as much as people think on NEW Macs.
On used vs used, it's huge.
You can get spec'd HP xw8400s for 100-300 on eBay, while a similar MAcPro costs in the range of 1000 - 1500.
Like right now, mp dual core 5160 is selling for 250. Can step up to quads for about 500-600 with a xw8600.
http://stores.ebay.com/prowlerguy111/_i.html?_nkw=Xw8400&submit=Search&_sid=203222148
Mac resale is incredible.
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On used vs used, it's huge.
You can get spec'd HP xw8400s for 100-300 on eBay, while a similar MAcPro costs in the range of 1000 - 1500.
Like right now, mp dual core 5160 is selling for 250. Can step up to quads for about 500-600 with a xw8600.
http://stores.ebay.com/prowlerguy111/_i.html?_nkw=Xw8400&submit=Search&_sid=203222148
Mac resale is incredible.
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addicted44
Apr 21, 08:53 PM
You really think apple is going to let you store music that you didn't buy from them for free? My guess is all music purchased from iTunes can be streamed, and mobile me users can upload theirs.
Another post afflicted with apple content profits fallacy. The ONLY reason apple will restrict it to only new purchases is because of music company licensing restrictions. As the recent numbers revealed, apple makes a pittance on the iTunes store. At least the folks displaying this fallacy with apps have the fair argument that promoting app sales makes the iOS platform sticky. With the absolutely drm free music sold in the iTunes store, there is no advantge for apple to sell music.
This also ignores apple's history completely. One reason media companies hated apple was because they added cd ripping software straight in their flagship music player software. But not just that, they promoted the Mac by marketing its ability to easily rip music CDs.
Another post afflicted with apple content profits fallacy. The ONLY reason apple will restrict it to only new purchases is because of music company licensing restrictions. As the recent numbers revealed, apple makes a pittance on the iTunes store. At least the folks displaying this fallacy with apps have the fair argument that promoting app sales makes the iOS platform sticky. With the absolutely drm free music sold in the iTunes store, there is no advantge for apple to sell music.
This also ignores apple's history completely. One reason media companies hated apple was because they added cd ripping software straight in their flagship music player software. But not just that, they promoted the Mac by marketing its ability to easily rip music CDs.
KPOM
May 4, 10:30 AM
"Unsurprisingly, the machine was found to be significantly faster than the previous generation."
Yeah, because it's comparing the new i5 with the old i3. And even when it's compared with last years i5, that processor was 2.8ghz and the new one is 3.1ghz.
Look more closely. This year's Core i5 outperforms last year's Core i7 model, as well as the old 3.6GHz Core i5.
Yeah, because it's comparing the new i5 with the old i3. And even when it's compared with last years i5, that processor was 2.8ghz and the new one is 3.1ghz.
Look more closely. This year's Core i5 outperforms last year's Core i7 model, as well as the old 3.6GHz Core i5.
mcrain
Apr 12, 08:30 AM
And like Muslim women, nuns are often forced to wear their robes because they are forced to by their husband with rape and/or beating as possible punishment for non-compliance.
Are you talking about nuns, like in a convent? :confused: I thought they lived a life of chastity, and considered themselves married to God. I'm pretty sure God doesn't beat them or rape them, or otherwise punish them for non-compliance.
On a side note, can we impose a mandetory bikini rule anytime the temperature permits? Probably not; the list of exceptions would be huge, no pun intended.
Are you talking about nuns, like in a convent? :confused: I thought they lived a life of chastity, and considered themselves married to God. I'm pretty sure God doesn't beat them or rape them, or otherwise punish them for non-compliance.
On a side note, can we impose a mandetory bikini rule anytime the temperature permits? Probably not; the list of exceptions would be huge, no pun intended.
chimerical
Dec 7, 10:10 AM
What information is this app sending to AT&T? UID? Phone number? Coordinates?
Electro Funk
Jul 12, 06:54 PM
Apple is greedy, what's new.
They rather make $0 than to make less, because you know why? The person who end up not getting still has that desire to satisfy, the person who bought cheap? There goes the near future sale.
What :confused: :confused: :confused:
Name 1 corporation that is not greedy...
And non-profits are not allowed...;)
They rather make $0 than to make less, because you know why? The person who end up not getting still has that desire to satisfy, the person who bought cheap? There goes the near future sale.
What :confused: :confused: :confused:
Name 1 corporation that is not greedy...
And non-profits are not allowed...;)
Mac'nCheese
Apr 13, 10:06 AM
So what? They do it so we should do it?
That's 5 year old logic.
Could someone Please point out where in any of my posts I said we should do the same thing? I was simply pointing out that another poster who seemed to think that this kind of behavior didn't exsist in other countries wAs wrong.
That's 5 year old logic.
Could someone Please point out where in any of my posts I said we should do the same thing? I was simply pointing out that another poster who seemed to think that this kind of behavior didn't exsist in other countries wAs wrong.
OdduWon
Oct 19, 10:05 PM
well, to call this a zune killer may be over kill :D
salty10is
Apr 2, 06:22 PM
This macsales.com page (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3) will address your questions.
Nope, not a bit. Unless helping me realize that Crucial RAM is a much better deal than that site you keep pushing counts.
Nope, not a bit. Unless helping me realize that Crucial RAM is a much better deal than that site you keep pushing counts.
BigPrince
Jan 2, 06:37 PM
I got an envelope full of info and my credentials...it came within a week of registering.
OK, I called and only people that registered just for the exhibits only got anything in the mail. For people that registered for the conference, they have to pick them up in person. They need to bring the receipt and a form of identification.
OK, I called and only people that registered just for the exhibits only got anything in the mail. For people that registered for the conference, they have to pick them up in person. They need to bring the receipt and a form of identification.
Swarmlord
Oct 19, 07:24 PM
If they are fake, someone went through a lot of trouble to make some realistic images.
notjustjay
Apr 27, 10:17 AM
I figured they were talking about network traffic as well. Where would they get the road traffic information from users? I'd like to see a quality turn-by-turn navigation feature become a standard offering and improved traffic info would be a nice plus.
I didn't interpret it as network traffic. What would be the purpose of "a crowd sourced traffic service"? If the goal is to provide "an improved traffic service", how does that relate to network traffic? Tell Apple which hotspots are overloaded? With what end goal?
On the other hand, I don't know how Apple could be accurately collecting vehicle traffic data without pinpointing the location of your iPhone (e.g. on a local highway) so I guess there's room for interpretation.
As for turn-by-turn GPS, I just bought Navigon and I'm quite pleased with it so far.
I didn't interpret it as network traffic. What would be the purpose of "a crowd sourced traffic service"? If the goal is to provide "an improved traffic service", how does that relate to network traffic? Tell Apple which hotspots are overloaded? With what end goal?
On the other hand, I don't know how Apple could be accurately collecting vehicle traffic data without pinpointing the location of your iPhone (e.g. on a local highway) so I guess there's room for interpretation.
As for turn-by-turn GPS, I just bought Navigon and I'm quite pleased with it so far.
ezekielrage_99
Sep 5, 05:18 PM
I am seriously doubting if there is any iPhone, it is kind of getting stupid with these iPod next tuesday rumors.....
buffalo
Nov 2, 02:59 PM
enough of these darn iPhone rumors. I really need a new phone but don't want to wait until January / Spring. And since I have verizon, it probably won't work for either.
MacPhilosopher
Apr 5, 04:15 PM
Wow, notice at 45 seconds, the iPad glass has been shattered and the ipad is severely bent, but it's still working!
I'm impressed that Apple put this together so well that it was still working after being bent to a 45 degree angle. As for those whining about this, come on. Its good promo for the blenders, for Apple and it keeps us all in reality check. Things are just things.
The comment above in which you say "no wonder the economy is bad." Apple made hundreds of dollars just to have this guy blend it. How is that bad for the economy?
I'm impressed that Apple put this together so well that it was still working after being bent to a 45 degree angle. As for those whining about this, come on. Its good promo for the blenders, for Apple and it keeps us all in reality check. Things are just things.
The comment above in which you say "no wonder the economy is bad." Apple made hundreds of dollars just to have this guy blend it. How is that bad for the economy?
SuperJudge
Mar 20, 09:40 AM
Ah, ok... money seems to be the reason why you would think the Mini... but what if the OP could get a dual core 2.3 for like 250.00 on ebay w/the following:
Dual core 2.3 PowerPC G5
16GB of DDR2 PC2-4200 Memory
2x320GB SATA Hard drives
18x Superdrive
Fully loaded with Mac OS X 10.5.8
Original software/restore discs + manual + box.
Nvidia Geforce 6800
for like 250.00 - would that be a good deal for the OP? I think the Quads are also nice, but you have the risk of it possibly leaking later on.. though when I acquired my G5 Quad two years ago from a recycling company in NY for 1000.00 dollars(I was on a G4 MDD at this point), Apple confirmed that the G5 Quad I got had the "Better" quality grade LCS, and not the DELPHI which plaugued the Early 2005 dual 2.7 and dual 2.5 OF 2004.
I think the dual core 2.3 is a good deal at 250.00 - do you agree?
Wait, is such a system actually available for that price? I mean, the NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Ultra DDL I've got in my G5 goes for about that much by itself (for reasons I can't really fathom). If so, I might need to upgrade.
OP - As a computer tech who witnessed much wailing and gnashing of teeth as a result of PowerMac G5s, I can't really recommend them fully. However, I will state that I have been using a first-gen dual 2.0GHz G5 (the least reliable model) without incident as my primary home desktop for the better part of four years, it having replaced my faithful Gig-E G4. I'm pretty sure it's had some warranty work done, but since I've been using it, it's been fine. Just remember that anecdote is not the singular of data.
Dual core 2.3 PowerPC G5
16GB of DDR2 PC2-4200 Memory
2x320GB SATA Hard drives
18x Superdrive
Fully loaded with Mac OS X 10.5.8
Original software/restore discs + manual + box.
Nvidia Geforce 6800
for like 250.00 - would that be a good deal for the OP? I think the Quads are also nice, but you have the risk of it possibly leaking later on.. though when I acquired my G5 Quad two years ago from a recycling company in NY for 1000.00 dollars(I was on a G4 MDD at this point), Apple confirmed that the G5 Quad I got had the "Better" quality grade LCS, and not the DELPHI which plaugued the Early 2005 dual 2.7 and dual 2.5 OF 2004.
I think the dual core 2.3 is a good deal at 250.00 - do you agree?
Wait, is such a system actually available for that price? I mean, the NVIDIA Geforce 6800 Ultra DDL I've got in my G5 goes for about that much by itself (for reasons I can't really fathom). If so, I might need to upgrade.
OP - As a computer tech who witnessed much wailing and gnashing of teeth as a result of PowerMac G5s, I can't really recommend them fully. However, I will state that I have been using a first-gen dual 2.0GHz G5 (the least reliable model) without incident as my primary home desktop for the better part of four years, it having replaced my faithful Gig-E G4. I'm pretty sure it's had some warranty work done, but since I've been using it, it's been fine. Just remember that anecdote is not the singular of data.
Enigmatic
Jan 17, 06:24 PM
My latest desktop wallpaper
AidenShaw
May 4, 06:35 PM
� but if it's 'per port' then each port has two 10-Gbps channels� I can't see it getting clearer than that.
If the ports weren't independent, it would have to say 'Two 10-Gbps data channels between them' or 'Two 10-Gbps data channels but under full load they're 5-Gbps'
Apple's spec sheets have always been masterful at implying more than is actually available. The sheets will say "five USB 2.0 ports at 480 Mbps" without mentioning that all five are on one USB hub and the 480 Mbps is shared among the ports.
� Besides, you are aware that the iMac model in the teardown was the 21.5" with one TB port? There's every possibility that the 27" with two TB ports has two TB controllers. In fact I would say it's more of a likelihood than a possibility
Good point about the 21.5" teardown, but in fact I would say that I anticipate the 27" teardown photos.
If the ports weren't independent, it would have to say 'Two 10-Gbps data channels between them' or 'Two 10-Gbps data channels but under full load they're 5-Gbps'
Apple's spec sheets have always been masterful at implying more than is actually available. The sheets will say "five USB 2.0 ports at 480 Mbps" without mentioning that all five are on one USB hub and the 480 Mbps is shared among the ports.
� Besides, you are aware that the iMac model in the teardown was the 21.5" with one TB port? There's every possibility that the 27" with two TB ports has two TB controllers. In fact I would say it's more of a likelihood than a possibility
Good point about the 21.5" teardown, but in fact I would say that I anticipate the 27" teardown photos.
AaronEdwards
Apr 29, 10:15 AM
It was the number 1 selling phone in the world in 2010. In the US in the last quarter the iPhone was the #1 and #2 selling phone. I am not saying smartphone and I am not making a mistake. If you see a person who purchased a mobile phone in the last year, the chances are it is an iPhone.
You see more iPhones then you see of anything else because there are more iPhones then anything else.
According to the IDC results, Apple have a 2.8% market share, that means 1 in 36.
There aren't more iPhones than anything else.
You're making a lot mistakes.
You see more iPhones then you see of anything else because there are more iPhones then anything else.
According to the IDC results, Apple have a 2.8% market share, that means 1 in 36.
There aren't more iPhones than anything else.
You're making a lot mistakes.
whooleytoo
Oct 18, 02:07 PM
December's actually later than I was expecting. I was fully expecting a big release for the iPod's 5th birthday (later this month).
Digital Dude
Apr 17, 10:05 PM
Even for someone as vain and shallow as Steve Jobs, this has to be embarrassing.
kny3twalker
Apr 4, 11:38 AM
Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU iPhone OS 4_2_6 like Mac OS X; en-us) AppleWebKit/533.17.9 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/5.0.2 Mobile/8E200 Safari/6533.18.5)
Love my Android... Sorry Apple, but I can't afford the iPhone.
This doesn't make sense. Phone plans cost the same on a carrier for iPhone and android; therefore the only difference could be the cost of the phone.
In which case, if you are willing to buy an out of date android phone to get it for less, why not consider a year old iPhone which usually sells for half to three quarters off.
I believe most android phones at release are priced around $200 same as the iPhone.
Love my Android... Sorry Apple, but I can't afford the iPhone.
This doesn't make sense. Phone plans cost the same on a carrier for iPhone and android; therefore the only difference could be the cost of the phone.
In which case, if you are willing to buy an out of date android phone to get it for less, why not consider a year old iPhone which usually sells for half to three quarters off.
I believe most android phones at release are priced around $200 same as the iPhone.
MacSA
Dec 2, 08:21 AM
LOL the press are scrambling for any negative iPod related story these days.
