Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r18612587 en Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:13:44 EDT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:13:44 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18618015 RadioDoc : For some people, it is a religion and they behave like it's jihad.

(great post, by the way...)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18618015 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:12:52 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18615613 Desdinova : But why put religion in the same company as such fanatics? iPhone: Let the fanbois jihad begin!! "He does not have an iPhone!! Kill the infidel!!" *makes loud ululating noise, roars across the Peet's waving a latte and an Apple branded scimitar* :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18615613 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:50:31 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18615063 phattieg :
said by dvd536 See Profile :

Would this device cost $600 if it DIDN'T have an apple logo on it? of course not.
The $600 is a MARKET PRICE. The parts and assembly only cost Apple $200 to make it, and thats with any size memory, whether you get the 6 or 8 gig one. I am glad people are going nutz over it. I just got an idea, and now know that even though the IDEA only costs $50 to produce, I can sell it for $125. Thanks, America, for buying an overpriced "entertainment" piece...
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1. Buy the iPhone from Apple and put in your favorite carrier's SIM in it for BASIC phone functionality (that's make and receive calls, smartphone users).

2. For all other functionality (Ipod, Web, etc) activate it in iTunes.

Problem solved, everyone's happy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18614121 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:59:09 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18614086 Hackintosh : Look at the Treo's 755p device price, its more then the iPhone, just because theres no apple doesn't mean its not $$$$]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18614086 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:49:58 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613678 chris :
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said by chris See Profile :

Not to mention, the stores can't even activate the phone. It has to be done through iTunes, at home. Talk about losing control of your subscriber...
It can also be done in-store at an AT&T store or Apple store.
A buddy of mine works for them and he told me that they can't. He said a customer actually came in with his laptop but the stores do not have access to iTunes (the internet is filtered through Dallas or something)

Not sure how they would be able to activate otherwise...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613678 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:37:53 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613431 biggbrother :
said by chris See Profile :

Not to mention, the stores can't even activate the phone. It has to be done through iTunes, at home. Talk about losing control of your subscriber...
It can also be done in-store at an AT&T store or Apple store.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613431 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:47:45 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613376 Rob :
said by chris See Profile :

said by Rob See Profile :

said by dvd536 See Profile :

Would this device cost $600 if it DIDN'T have an apple logo on it? of course not.
It isn't even the price tag. It's the fact that they went exclusively with AT&T.
They actually didn't want that. Apple shopped this thing around to everyone and everyone but ATT turned it down. Why? Because Apple controls the customer and makes the final decisions on repairs/replacements.

The wireless company (in this case ATT) can't even do a swap. No matter what the situation, the customer has to let the phone be shipped back to Apple where they make the decision on whether to replace/repair/deny. That can be a huge black eye in the customer service/retention department.

Not to mention, the stores can't even activate the phone. It has to be done through iTunes, at home. Talk about losing control of your subscriber...
Oh, thanks for that. So just shows that Apple is even worse than Microsoft! :p
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said by Rob See Profile :

said by dvd536 See Profile :

Would this device cost $600 if it DIDN'T have an apple logo on it? of course not.
It isn't even the price tag. It's the fact that they went exclusively with AT&T.
They actually didn't want that. Apple shopped this thing around to everyone and everyone but ATT turned it down. Why? Because Apple controls the customer and makes the final decisions on repairs/replacements.

The wireless company (in this case ATT) can't even do a swap. No matter what the situation, the customer has to let the phone be shipped back to Apple where they make the decision on whether to replace/repair/deny. That can be a huge black eye in the customer service/retention department.

Not to mention, the stores can't even activate the phone. It has to be done through iTunes, at home. Talk about losing control of your subscriber...]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613343 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:31:04 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613003 Healbot :
said by highhatsize See Profile :

Apple has never given any hint that it cares about its consumers. Near as I can see, the cachet of being a "MacAddict" is that you worship at a superior o.s. and identify with the temple of genius. God, however, has never acknowledged his worshipers.
wow, did you just compare buying Apple products to religion?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18613003 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:31:24 EDT Re: This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18612780 Rob :
said by dvd536 See Profile :

Would this device cost $600 if it DIDN'T have an apple logo on it? of course not.
It isn't even the price tag. It's the fact that they went exclusively with AT&T.
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said by Rob See Profile :

said by Timt49 See Profile :

said by Rob See Profile :

In the end, it's about $$$.
of course it's about $$$$ silly, look around u, EVERYTHING is about money, and don't expect it to get any better:))
But..but..but.. it's Apple! They are the holy grail. They care about no money, but about their people!
Would this device cost $600 if it DIDN'T have an apple logo on it? of course not.
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said by Timt49 See Profile :

said by Rob See Profile :

In the end, it's about $$$.
of course it's about $$$$ silly, look around u, EVERYTHING is about money, and don't expect it to get any better:))
But..but..but.. it's Apple! They are the holy grail. They care about no money, but about their people!
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said by Rob See Profile :

In the end, it's about $$$.
of course it's about $$$$ silly, look around u, EVERYTHING is about money, and don't expect it to get any better:))]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18612509 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 11:52:56 EDT This just shows that Apple is more like Microsoft than.. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18612191 Rob : If Microsoft pulled this crap, people would be all over Microsoft's case saying that this was typical of them, blah blah. Just goes to show that Apple is more like Microsoft than many of us give credit for. In the end, it's about $$$.
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