S_engineer
join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL | They'll get a share.....
I-Phones a decent phone. But its obtained fashion accessory status. How does Android compete with the catwalk? |
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SlickEnW
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join:2003-01-21
Seattle, WA
clubs: | Just as I expected
Say what you want about Apple, Steve, the iPhone, "Apple Tax" or whatever else, but with this and Apples 1 billionth app store download just happening, its proof that the iPhone is a very capable device and people understand its versatility. |
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Bit
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join:2009-02-19
00000 | As does Apple's earnings which are amazingly up over last year. |
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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| said by Bit  :As does Apple's earnings which are amazingly up over last year. Earnings are up, but Mac sales are down for the 1st time ever. Apple is soaring on iPhone sales right now, but if that slows down along with Mac sales they could be in trouble.
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El Quintron
Could you spare a consulting gig?
join:2008-04-28
Etobicoke, ON
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| Apple remains relevant
Say what you will about Apple, they make powerful technology that's easy to use.
A good looking phone that can do lots of stuff.
People can and will pay good money for that.
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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Avalon, NJ
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| said by El Quintron :Say what you will about Apple, they make powerful technology that's easy to use. A good looking phone that can do lots of stuff. People can and will pay good money for that. It works great for internet and texting. But as a regular voice cellphone, the people I know that have one say it is so-so.
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en102
Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA | reply to TKJunkMail
Re: Just as I expected
Mac laptops/computers are very expensive, compared to a PC / Linux computer.
Cheapest Apple laptop is ~$1000.
Typical PC based laptop is $500-$750 range, with netbooks down as cheap as $300. |
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Bit
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join:2009-02-19
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With $21B in the bank, things would have to be bad for a loooooong time before they're in any trouble. |
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Bit
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join:2009-02-19
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Or cheaper if you consider refurbs. I saw Mini 9's in the Dell refurb store earlier today for about $190 with the tiny 4GB SSD. |
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Count Zero
MD2Be
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join:2007-01-18
Warner Robins, GA
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said by TKJunkMail :said by Bit :As does Apple's earnings which are amazingly up over last year. Earnings are up, but Mac sales are down for the 1st time ever. Apple is soaring on iPhone sales right now, but if that slows down along with Mac sales they could be in trouble. Mac sales are down slightly, but their ASP is still high, that's why they'll weather this storm as well as (or better than) anyone else. And the iPhone is quite a versatile platform for those of us in the medical profession - the only reason I carry my old palm pilot around is for a single (yet important) program MData - but it appears an iPhone version is in the works so I may be putting the palm pilot up on eBay in the not too distant future and only carrying one PDA for everything from then on out. |
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nnaarrnn
join:2004-09-30
Nitro, WV
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Re: Apple remains relevant
I support about 60 iphones for various clients in corporate environments, and they all say that "it's awesome for everything, except being a phone." Most people that went from Blackberries or Windows Mobile to the Iphone say they feel like then went from a business tool to a toy. |
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jsz0
join:2008-01-23
Jewett City, CT
·Comcast
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Re: Just as I expected
In trouble how? Computers are making up an ever decreasing part of Apple's revenue even when they were selling more units than ever. Apple could cease selling computers entirely and still be a very profitable company. They were very wise to see that mobiles are the future. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
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said by TKJunkMail :said by Bit :As does Apple's earnings which are amazingly up over last year. Earnings are up, but Mac sales are down for the 1st time ever. Apple is soaring on iPhone sales right now, but if that slows down along with Mac sales they could be in trouble. And the new shuffle design with the controls integrated into the headphones won't help those sell either. I need a new shuffle and I'm going to look somewhere else because I HAVE to use different headphones.
I'd love to have a Mac, but I can't justify $1299+ when I can get a Dell for $899 or $999 that is just as (if not more) capable. |
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rmdir
join:2003-03-13
Chicago, IL | volume isn't everything
Chevy sells more Impalas than Mercedes sells S600's. Does this mean the Impala is better, just because people buy more of them? |
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delusion FTL
@comcast.net | reply to nnaarrnn
Re: Apple remains relevant
ditto in our industry as well. We moved dozens of users to iphones a bit ago, and after a week they all moved back to blackberry's. The 8900 and the Bold are corporate workhorses (storm not so much) |
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GilbertMark
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join:2001-05-02
Gilbert, AZ | reply to en102
Re: Just as I expected
I don't want the typical PC, which is piece of junk that will require replacement in a year or two, if it doesn't break down on its own before then.
You get what you pay for. You want dirt cheap? Have fun with that "computer" of yours. |
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Nerdtalker
Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
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join:2003-02-18
Tucson, AZ
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Re: They'll get a share.....
Android's hidden recipe for success still hasn't entirely been realized yet, but it will be soon.
iPhone OS is inherently locked to the (relatively expensive) exclusive apple hardware, and only that hardware. This will never change. What Android has going for it is that it will be the everyman's smartphone OS on a relatively modest budget.
Samsung, Motorola, just about every previous-era tier 1 cellular manufacturer, is working on either one or an entire line of Android based phones. The number of devices running this thing is going to balloon in a little bit, and google has the clout to make sure critical apps and functionality are always developed for Android first.
Value, not niche/fashion, will win at the end of the day.
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compton
join:2002-02-08
Brooklyn, NY
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Re: Apple remains relevant
said by nnaarrnn :I support about 60 iphones for various clients in corporate environments, and they all say that "it's awesome for everything, except being a phone." Most people that went from Blackberries or Windows Mobile to the Iphone say they feel like then went from a business tool to a toy.
That's surprising. I have Windows Mobile and it's sucks. Its best feature is tethering is made easy. |
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S_engineer
join:2007-05-16
Chicago, IL
·Comcast
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Re: Just as I expected
said by GilbertMark :I don't want the typical PC, which is piece of junk that will require replacement in a year or two, if it doesn't break down on its own before then. You get what you pay for. You want dirt cheap? Have fun with that "computer" of yours. I build my own state of the art systems for a fraction of what you pay for that Mac. Can you build your own Mac? |
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Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
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join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ
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Re: volume isn't everything
as a family car id say yes. cheaper, likely just as safe, the 3800 series II gets better economy then the V8 Merc.
people who buy an S600 are seeking status and luxury, people who buy an impala are seeking a car that doesnt cost too much but gets the job done well and is dependable.
i guess not too indifferent then the iPhone vs Blackberry. the iPhone is that Mercedes, its well made and really nice. but for the typical businessman they simply want a workhorse that gets them what they need.
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