flipperfeet
Oct 25, 10:11 AM
Damn. Exactly what I was going to say... down to the letter. So I shall repeat with different words to those listening:
Apple makes pennies on the iTMusicS (the story might be different for shows and games). Some people want to own an iPod, but don't want to pay iTS store prices or use their $0.99/song, end of story, model. Solution: buy mp3, d/l mp3 illegally, buy FairPlay elsewhere. With exception of Real Harmony, the last option has not existed.
Where Apple makes the money is iPod sales. HUGE money. However, Apple can't promote the three aforementioned options outright, not when it has the largest FairPlay (and altogether) legal music d/l store on the 'net. So the only thing they can do is not dissuade people from using the other options... forcefully, at least. All I remember Apple saying about Real Harmony was "they're hackers with questionable methods," or something like that.
As Mr. Green said, the only risk I would see is if others tried to make a FairPlay compatible "mp3" player. I wouldn't see it going places unless sync'd with iTunes or a different phenominal jukebox. Thus, Apple likely writes that possibility off as someone else "pulling a Zune."
hehe. We don't even know how the zune will do in reality but we love to pick on it here. I must be on a Mac Forum. :p
-Clive
Wow! "Does not make more than a few pennies." I do not think either of you appreciate the power of small numbers, when multiplied by millions of transactions and time. Soap companies have understood this for several hundred years, clearly Apple understands it as well. The individual unit profit on iPods is clearly higher, but each iPod sold acts as a multiplier of where the real money is made. What a dream to earn just one half of one cent of every iTunes purchase. If globally they sell a million songs a day, I'd receive $5k a day or $1,825,000 a year.
Apple makes pennies on the iTMusicS (the story might be different for shows and games). Some people want to own an iPod, but don't want to pay iTS store prices or use their $0.99/song, end of story, model. Solution: buy mp3, d/l mp3 illegally, buy FairPlay elsewhere. With exception of Real Harmony, the last option has not existed.
Where Apple makes the money is iPod sales. HUGE money. However, Apple can't promote the three aforementioned options outright, not when it has the largest FairPlay (and altogether) legal music d/l store on the 'net. So the only thing they can do is not dissuade people from using the other options... forcefully, at least. All I remember Apple saying about Real Harmony was "they're hackers with questionable methods," or something like that.
As Mr. Green said, the only risk I would see is if others tried to make a FairPlay compatible "mp3" player. I wouldn't see it going places unless sync'd with iTunes or a different phenominal jukebox. Thus, Apple likely writes that possibility off as someone else "pulling a Zune."
hehe. We don't even know how the zune will do in reality but we love to pick on it here. I must be on a Mac Forum. :p
-Clive
Wow! "Does not make more than a few pennies." I do not think either of you appreciate the power of small numbers, when multiplied by millions of transactions and time. Soap companies have understood this for several hundred years, clearly Apple understands it as well. The individual unit profit on iPods is clearly higher, but each iPod sold acts as a multiplier of where the real money is made. What a dream to earn just one half of one cent of every iTunes purchase. If globally they sell a million songs a day, I'd receive $5k a day or $1,825,000 a year.
stubeeef
May 27, 11:28 AM
Someone needs to convince a game developer to port the code over as a game disk.
Rather than spend $200 on the HD linux kit you could spend ~$40 on the disk and a memory card, and just pop it in and fold.
That is a great idea.
Rather than spend $200 on the HD linux kit you could spend ~$40 on the disk and a memory card, and just pop it in and fold.
That is a great idea.
minifridge1138
Apr 17, 11:42 AM
I'm not an expert on flashing cards (I was thinking about it, but wimped out and bought an Apple card), but I haven't heard much about people flashing NVidia cards. Something about the amount of memory and the size of the firmware....
It should be possible, I just haven't read about it happening.
I'm intrigued by the ebay link you sent. If you decide to try it, make sure to post the results.
However, for the $250 it costs you could buy a 5770 from Apple that you KNOW will work.
Also, and i'm just throwing this out there, Lion is coming out soon. People with advance copies have reported that the new OS will recognize PC-based ATI cards right out of the box. No need to flash or pay the apple tax.
It should be possible, I just haven't read about it happening.
I'm intrigued by the ebay link you sent. If you decide to try it, make sure to post the results.
However, for the $250 it costs you could buy a 5770 from Apple that you KNOW will work.
Also, and i'm just throwing this out there, Lion is coming out soon. People with advance copies have reported that the new OS will recognize PC-based ATI cards right out of the box. No need to flash or pay the apple tax.
SuperCompu2
Jun 18, 12:16 AM
I think you might want to add the optical drive to the iMac G4 specs. :)
manueld
May 4, 06:41 PM
Those are done with a background image:
http://komotion.com/wp-content/themes/komotion/styles/blue/button_sprite.png
The mouseover effect is using javascript to change the opacity of the image -- it makes it slightly more transparent (80% transparent), which gives the "lightening" effect. Nice little effect!
Just keep in mind as well that the transparency trick doesn't work in IE so make sure you have a fall back in those instances.
http://komotion.com/wp-content/themes/komotion/styles/blue/button_sprite.png
The mouseover effect is using javascript to change the opacity of the image -- it makes it slightly more transparent (80% transparent), which gives the "lightening" effect. Nice little effect!
Just keep in mind as well that the transparency trick doesn't work in IE so make sure you have a fall back in those instances.
Virgil-TB2
Jan 21, 02:33 PM
If they had them, and consequently added probably $100 or more to the price of the display, would you actually commit to buying one... today?...Totally agree.
While they will probably update them eventually, the only thing they could really add today are things that the market for the thing doesn't actually need or want. Sure it would be nice if they were thinner, they are already thicker at the edges than the current aluminium iMac. But it's certainly not a show stopper that they are.
I predict the update will happen in conjunction with some real and necessary improvement in the design. Either by adding multi-touch (with associated arm-rests ;) ), or because they will be made more environment friendly perhaps.
I do think they could be a bit cheaper than they currently are. The minimum ACD worth getting is the 23" which is still basically a thousand dollars after taxes even if you get a refurbished one at the educational price.
While they will probably update them eventually, the only thing they could really add today are things that the market for the thing doesn't actually need or want. Sure it would be nice if they were thinner, they are already thicker at the edges than the current aluminium iMac. But it's certainly not a show stopper that they are.
I predict the update will happen in conjunction with some real and necessary improvement in the design. Either by adding multi-touch (with associated arm-rests ;) ), or because they will be made more environment friendly perhaps.
I do think they could be a bit cheaper than they currently are. The minimum ACD worth getting is the 23" which is still basically a thousand dollars after taxes even if you get a refurbished one at the educational price.
fel10
Nov 17, 10:41 PM
This thread is depressing
phungy
Mar 19, 01:32 PM
If you don't want to deal with eBay, how come they are listed on eBay?
JollyJoeJoe
Apr 15, 07:44 AM
Thanks for all the advice nanofrog!
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With the MaxConnect BackPlane Attachment for Mac Pro [2010] Systems (SZ-MACPRO10-MS06) I can't make it out too well from the picture but it appears there's a small adapter attached onto the back of the hard drive ports correct?
doucy2
Dec 17, 10:08 PM
yea i also agree top side no more than $450
if you wanted to sell it, and some laptop extras and that will help its value (like an extra battery and a case or such)
i have the exact same laptop (im on it right now)
its one of the best built
if you wanted to sell it, and some laptop extras and that will help its value (like an extra battery and a case or such)
i have the exact same laptop (im on it right now)
its one of the best built
jav6454
Oct 26, 03:13 PM
I want to know why Verizon isn't getting all these early? Oh well.
dethmaShine
Apr 18, 10:27 AM
Just asking a fair question:
How many redesigns are possible?
How many redesigns are possible?
stlblufan
Apr 27, 01:37 PM
I don't think he is fake. He has a facebook page and twitter. He is saying he is releasing it tomorrow. Guess we will see tomorrow.
Ironically, his Facebook profile says that he is a "fictional character"
Ironically, his Facebook profile says that he is a "fictional character"
Applejuiced
May 1, 11:35 PM
I heard they found him using findmyiphone:D
DeaconGraves
May 4, 04:24 PM
A) You shouldn't base everything on the benchmarks.
B) Look at it this way. The base 27" is still the same cost as it was last week. But now you have a performance increase. I can understand being a little down that the performance wasn't as high as you expected, but unless you lost money by waiting, it's still a win.
B) Look at it this way. The base 27" is still the same cost as it was last week. But now you have a performance increase. I can understand being a little down that the performance wasn't as high as you expected, but unless you lost money by waiting, it's still a win.
Powerbook G5
Mar 9, 09:09 PM
I am not seeing it, I'd check to see if your browser's text settings are set to bold or italicize text somehow.
SnowLeopard2008
Apr 23, 03:24 PM
5K are refurbs. Ive had 4 5Ks now and they have been pretty bad. The first 2 digits of the serial start with 5K.
Yes, Apple will replace it, trust me. I have gotten mine replaced 3 times for yellow tint on the screen. Call the Apple store first, and talk to them.
Just go in there and tell them that it gets worse while watching movies, or in low light rooms, and they will def replace it.
Edit-I'm not saying to lie, but from my experiences with light bleeding, they DO get worse in low light rooms or when the phone gets hotter from watching videos, ect.
Yea, I do notice it getting worse under low light conditions. I'll call them ask beforehand though. Thanks for the help!
Yes, Apple will replace it, trust me. I have gotten mine replaced 3 times for yellow tint on the screen. Call the Apple store first, and talk to them.
Just go in there and tell them that it gets worse while watching movies, or in low light rooms, and they will def replace it.
Edit-I'm not saying to lie, but from my experiences with light bleeding, they DO get worse in low light rooms or when the phone gets hotter from watching videos, ect.
Yea, I do notice it getting worse under low light conditions. I'll call them ask beforehand though. Thanks for the help!
AykDaddy
Apr 13, 03:00 AM
u make it sound so easy, the iPhone 4 can't be unlocked with the latest baseband yet
exactly, thats how it works here in germany. u either buy it unlocked but not subsidized without a plan or u get it locked for like 1 euro and once your contract expires after 2 years u get it unlocked for free OR u pay 100 euro to get it unlocked right away which is still cheaper considering the iPhone itself was only 1 euro.
That is NOT how it works in Germany!!
If you got your iPhone 4 for 1 Euro you are paying 89,96 Euro MONTHLY, which equals about 130 US-Dollars ----> :eek:
See this link:
http://www.t-mobile.de/iphone/tarife/0,18383,22271-_,00.html
And after you got your iPhone 4 you can NOT unlock it for 99 Euros, T-Mobile Germany specifically excludes the iPhone 4 from this offer. All other T-Mobile Phones you can unlock, not the iPhone 4. ---> :mad:
exactly, thats how it works here in germany. u either buy it unlocked but not subsidized without a plan or u get it locked for like 1 euro and once your contract expires after 2 years u get it unlocked for free OR u pay 100 euro to get it unlocked right away which is still cheaper considering the iPhone itself was only 1 euro.
That is NOT how it works in Germany!!
If you got your iPhone 4 for 1 Euro you are paying 89,96 Euro MONTHLY, which equals about 130 US-Dollars ----> :eek:
See this link:
http://www.t-mobile.de/iphone/tarife/0,18383,22271-_,00.html
And after you got your iPhone 4 you can NOT unlock it for 99 Euros, T-Mobile Germany specifically excludes the iPhone 4 from this offer. All other T-Mobile Phones you can unlock, not the iPhone 4. ---> :mad:
maya
Sep 22, 07:15 PM
A PowerBook G5 might never see the light of day, that was one of Apple/Steve Jobs reasons for the Intel switch.
the PPC G5 has a lot of promise, however it also has a lot of heat that goes with the power. And right now there is no way for it to fit in the notebook shell and having decent battery life.
I do not see a PBG5, the life span would be too short and pointless and the effort not even worth it. Intel based PowerBooks will be on the horizon. :)
the PPC G5 has a lot of promise, however it also has a lot of heat that goes with the power. And right now there is no way for it to fit in the notebook shell and having decent battery life.
I do not see a PBG5, the life span would be too short and pointless and the effort not even worth it. Intel based PowerBooks will be on the horizon. :)
quiroga
Dec 29, 01:12 AM
both .9.6b4 and b6
debk
Apr 16, 11:57 AM
I don't have time warner to test it. Try it and let us know.
I have it working on Time Warner. Slow on 3G but it works
I have it working on Time Warner. Slow on 3G but it works
goMac
Apr 21, 09:56 PM
You need more RAM. Much more. Paired.
battlekid
Aug 30, 04:30 PM
------I meant the apple inear ones. The default ones are total crap, i agree :D
I'm liking my :apple: in-ears! :cool:
I'm liking my :apple: in-ears! :cool:
nonameowns
Mar 14, 09:51 PM
zune dead.
next, win7 mobile.
m$ need to innovate something if ever want to be ahead of apple.
next, win7 mobile.
m$ need to innovate something if ever want to be ahead of apple.
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