Chip NoVaMac
Jan 13, 05:38 PM
Not at all - it's a well-established truism that Americans prefer sedans over hatchbacks and wagons, they prefer large, torquey engines (usually V6 or V8), and they prefer lots of car for cheap as opposed to a smaller, higher-quality car.
Though cars are being kept longer these days than in the past, Americans tend to dispose of their cars at a greater rate than, say, in Europe. So it makes sense that cheaper build quality is more viable when the car is not expected to last forever.
Will be interesting to see if VW survives the Americanization of their car line. One of the tings I saw last year was that they are going to make their new cars feel more like what Americans are used to driving. And that is a shame - since one of the few joys I had with my POC '99 New Beetle was how fun it was to drive. So much for fahrvergn�gen - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrvergn�gen
Though cars are being kept longer these days than in the past, Americans tend to dispose of their cars at a greater rate than, say, in Europe. So it makes sense that cheaper build quality is more viable when the car is not expected to last forever.
Will be interesting to see if VW survives the Americanization of their car line. One of the tings I saw last year was that they are going to make their new cars feel more like what Americans are used to driving. And that is a shame - since one of the few joys I had with my POC '99 New Beetle was how fun it was to drive. So much for fahrvergn�gen - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fahrvergn�gen
66217
Jan 11, 02:27 PM
I don't understand the people that say they are extremely dissapointed with no Leopard or Mac mention. Or the people that say that they fear Apple is forgeting the Mac.
Come on, just 7 months ago they realesed Intel MaBook Pro's, then the Macbook (that is selling like crazy), and all the other Intel Macs. They announce Leopard, they give some pretty good demo's about it. So, what do you expect? All this takes time.
And about giving more attention to other products, just accept it, Mac's have been getting more popular, but they are reaching a limit. A limit that even if you don't like, there it is. And the limit is Windows presence. If Apple wants to break this limit they have to start making their prducts (all of them) more popular.
The iPod makes a lot of PC user swith to a Mac (I include myself here). The iPhone is the same (would be, I hope), Apple TV is the same as the iPhone, these are products that tempt PC users to switch.
Roco,:)
Come on, just 7 months ago they realesed Intel MaBook Pro's, then the Macbook (that is selling like crazy), and all the other Intel Macs. They announce Leopard, they give some pretty good demo's about it. So, what do you expect? All this takes time.
And about giving more attention to other products, just accept it, Mac's have been getting more popular, but they are reaching a limit. A limit that even if you don't like, there it is. And the limit is Windows presence. If Apple wants to break this limit they have to start making their prducts (all of them) more popular.
The iPod makes a lot of PC user swith to a Mac (I include myself here). The iPhone is the same (would be, I hope), Apple TV is the same as the iPhone, these are products that tempt PC users to switch.
Roco,:)
kuebby
Mar 10, 11:47 PM
Yeah, I saw this earlier, hopefully this means a stable release will be coming soon. There's actually some stuff in 4.3 I'd like, so it'd be nice to not have to wait 2 or 3 months.
I'm not complaining though, I'll be patient. I'm not doing the work so I won't whine about something I'm getting for free.
I'm not complaining though, I'll be patient. I'm not doing the work so I won't whine about something I'm getting for free.
sarchie
Mar 4, 09:17 AM
HELP!
I back up all my images onto a WD Elements external harddrive. I have had no issues until yesterday. I pluged in the hd to my macpro and no blue light and could not find it on my computer. Any ideas?
I back up all my images onto a WD Elements external harddrive. I have had no issues until yesterday. I pluged in the hd to my macpro and no blue light and could not find it on my computer. Any ideas?
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AndyMoore
Feb 5, 03:37 PM
Found my new desktop :)
bozzykid
Mar 25, 04:39 PM
They should buy one of those dedicated GPS/Maps companies like Garmin or TomTom and integrate their software into iOS5. Microsoft will be doing it soon with OVI and i suspect Google will be doing something similar with their new vector based version of Google MAPS.
It will be a shame for apple to be left out of this game.
TomTom or Garmin wouldn't help Apple that much. Garmin and TomTom both license either Teleatlas or Navteq for road data and they don't have access to much else since most of their devices are "offline" devices. Google has used Google Maps to build up a lot of data (they currently provide their own traffic on Google maps by curating all the data from mobile GMaps users, etc). A lot of people are missing out on the fact that "maps" that people expect today is a lot more than just road data. Getting access to road data is not that complicated for Apple to obtain. The rest is very complicated. Currently Google is the leader in this and there really isn't a close second (although Bing is doing some innovative things in this area).
It will be a shame for apple to be left out of this game.
TomTom or Garmin wouldn't help Apple that much. Garmin and TomTom both license either Teleatlas or Navteq for road data and they don't have access to much else since most of their devices are "offline" devices. Google has used Google Maps to build up a lot of data (they currently provide their own traffic on Google maps by curating all the data from mobile GMaps users, etc). A lot of people are missing out on the fact that "maps" that people expect today is a lot more than just road data. Getting access to road data is not that complicated for Apple to obtain. The rest is very complicated. Currently Google is the leader in this and there really isn't a close second (although Bing is doing some innovative things in this area).
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Scottsdale
Apr 28, 07:51 PM
Patents only mean something if they're completely defended from copycats. I believe both companies are 100% correct in bringing legal action if they believe their patents have been violated without fair compensation.
As an AAPL shareholder, I am glad Apple is challenging all over with their patent portfolio, as it provides more intangible value to the company, its future products, and of course the stock values.
I hope Apple wins in all battles, and we should be behind them for seeking damages not ridicule them as I see on these forums so often.
As an AAPL shareholder, I am glad Apple is challenging all over with their patent portfolio, as it provides more intangible value to the company, its future products, and of course the stock values.
I hope Apple wins in all battles, and we should be behind them for seeking damages not ridicule them as I see on these forums so often.
metooplease
Oct 31, 10:15 AM
what? 2 gigabyte shuffle? WTF! COOL!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
just kidding... sorry, i couldn't resist. but probably you should write "2. Gen iPod Shuffle..."
just kidding... sorry, i couldn't resist. but probably you should write "2. Gen iPod Shuffle..."
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Swampdonkey
Apr 24, 11:44 AM
Hi, I am using pic-in-pic full screen dissolves in an iMovie project. The problem is that when I attempt to detach and scrap audio in the 'superimposed' clip (ie. the 'top' one), it appears to do so, but then the audio comes through when I play the project back. There must be a very simple reason for this. Surely...
ghostlyorb
Nov 22, 06:05 PM
It's coming out the same day as the white iPhone ;)
So that means never?? ;)
So that means never?? ;)
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Mr. Anderson
Feb 23, 11:07 PM
Hate to close this thread and its a pain to split and send all the off topic stuff to the wasteland.....so, unless you have something to say on the subject of our new mods, maybe save it for another thread.
Thanks,
D
Thanks,
D
partyBoy
Oct 2, 08:36 PM
I can never get these attachments to work ... :o
What city is that ?
What city is that ?
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Tom B.
Nov 1, 01:41 PM
My clip feels just fine.
Cool, I was hoping that the shuffle with a weak clip was an isolated incident. :)
Cool, I was hoping that the shuffle with a weak clip was an isolated incident. :)
8CoreWhore
May 5, 03:48 AM
Try updating the bootcamp drivers...
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leowyatt
Apr 17, 05:59 AM
http://i52.tinypic.com/23huhzb.png
http://i55.tinypic.com/10omaoo.jpg
Do you have originals for either of those please? :)
Here is mine at the moment
http://i55.tinypic.com/10omaoo.jpg
Do you have originals for either of those please? :)
Here is mine at the moment
showtime
Jul 4, 08:09 AM
Still looking. If anyone has anything let me know. Thanks.
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CyberEv88
Jul 10, 03:04 AM
So there are threads for every other LA store, but is anyone going to be at the Beverly Center? I will be.
ma5ter5
Mar 23, 09:35 AM
Is it just me or does his right eye look odd? Is it a fake eye?
kinda has that terminator look to it.
kinda has that terminator look to it.
mariahlullaby
Sep 26, 08:07 PM
If he's still living under your roof, you have ALL the say. If you don't feel he should be doing it, then it's YOUR choice. Yes, he's 18, but if he's still dependent on you it's your rules, not his. Now, there's nothing to say that he will follow them, but he should abide by your wishes. Personally, I think this is the wrong path for any person at age 18 to be going down, but I'm not the norm (I still plan on waiting until marriage; not because of what my parents think or my church thinks but what I think).
Keep in mind this is coming from someone who will be turning 18 in two months.
Keep in mind this is coming from someone who will be turning 18 in two months.
srxtr
Apr 13, 10:32 AM
After last year's iPhone 4 leak incident I think :apple: is just being extra careful this year not to leak any details whatsoever on the iPhone 5.
And then BOOM. iPhone 5 announcement @ WWDC!!
PS: For those who are threatening to move to a non-iPhone phone, remember this is all speculation and rumor. I know how horrible it can be, I had a 3G until I got my iPhone 4, but I waited patiently for 4 to come out and it was well worth it.
And then BOOM. iPhone 5 announcement @ WWDC!!
PS: For those who are threatening to move to a non-iPhone phone, remember this is all speculation and rumor. I know how horrible it can be, I had a 3G until I got my iPhone 4, but I waited patiently for 4 to come out and it was well worth it.
canucksfan88
Apr 13, 11:55 AM
blahh im still using my 3G...its nearing the end of its life though
Lykos1986
Dec 7, 11:38 AM
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=263028&d=1291674609
May I have the original?
May I have the original?
OSMac
Apr 8, 07:40 AM
Tempest ok for .99
opticalserenity
Jul 10, 11:49 PM
I'll be at the Perimeter Mall store around 0700, who else? :apple::apple: